Combat in TBH: Task Bar Hero runs on its own, but the three heroes you pick still decide how far you push and how fast you farm. Six classes are in play right now: Knight, Ranger, Sorcerer, Priest, Hunter, and Slayer. Three are free from the start, and the rest sit behind DLC.
TBH: Task Bar Hero class tier list
S-tier classes work in almost any formation. A-tier classes are strong but want a specific partner to shine. B-tier picks lean hard on gear and the rest of your team to keep up.
| Tier | Class | Role | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Knight | All-rounder tank/DPS | Free (base) |
| S | Hunter | Elemental ranged AoE | Paid DLC |
| A | Priest | Healer and attack buffer | Free DLC |
| A | Sorcerer | AoE caster | Free (base) |
| A | Slayer | Melee single/multi-target | Paid DLC |
| B | Ranger | Ranged DPS | Free (base) |
S-tier: Knight and Hunter
The Knight is the easiest class to recommend and the best free option. It deals solid damage, holds up defensively, and carries you deep into a run. You can take it full tank or build a hybrid that mixes defense and attack, which makes it forgiving for new players. Skill points early on go well into shield charge.
The Hunter costs money, but it earns its slot. Its crossbow bolts apply elemental status effects, and the ice shot can freeze bosses outright. The bolts also clear groups thanks to AoE damage. Stack attack on the Hunter and pair it with classes that buff its output to push its ceiling higher.
A-tier: Priest, Sorcerer, and Slayer
The Priest is free DLC and one of the most useful support units in the game. Its first skill heals the party, and it can also buff allied attack damage, which many players value more than the heal. Put some defense on the Priest so it survives harder fights. It pairs cleanly with the Knight and Hunter. Notably, the Priest is tanky enough that it can stand in as a borderline frontline, which is why some players run it in place of a dedicated tank.
The Sorcerer is the default mage and the free caster. Its kit is built around AoE damage. It feels a step behind the Hunter in raw power, but it still clears waves well. Raise its ability power as high as you can and keep it behind a tank, since its health pool is thin.
The Slayer is solid but situational. Its melee attacks hit single or multiple targets, and its damage ramps when it kills monsters. The problem is overlap: the Knight covers most of what the Slayer does, and the Slayer is locked behind paid DLC. It is a fine pick if you want the playstyle, not a must-buy.
B-tier: Ranger
The Ranger is the budget ranged option if you do not want to pay for the Hunter. It has the highest base attack speed in the game, and stacking attack speed turns it into a rapid-fire clearer. The catch is that its abilities take some getting used to, and its AoE has limited range that caps the payoff. It rewards good gear heavily. A high-rarity bow can roughly half-again its damage, so an Arcana drop can swing it from average to excellent.
Best party comps right now
Because combat is automated, the value of a comp comes down to sustain plus damage and how fast you farm gold and loot. A few pairings stand out in the current build.
| Party | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Knight + Hunter + Priest | Frontline durability, elemental AoE, and a heal plus attack buff. The most well-rounded setup. |
| Ranger + Priest + flex | Ranger clears mobs fast with attack speed; Priest's buff lifts its damage. Strong gold farm. |
| Priest + Sorcerer | Buffed AoE clear with a survivable support standing in as a soft tank. |
Gear can override tier placement. A Knight with better drops can out-damage a higher-base hero, and a lucky high-rarity weapon transforms a B-tier pick. Treat the rankings as a starting point and adjust around what loot you actually find.
How to unlock the DLC classes
Three of the six classes are free in the base game: Knight, Ranger, and Sorcerer. The Priest is a free DLC, while the Hunter and Slayer are paid. The Hunter runs $4.99 and the Slayer $4.99, both currently 20 percent off to $3.99 each through June 10. You can grab them on their store listings, including the Hunter class page and the Slayer class page.
DLC characters cannot be selected during initial character creation, so you deploy them after the fact.
Step 1: Buy the DLC, then fully exit TBH: Task Bar Hero.
Step 2: Relaunch the game and open the Hero Menu, then go to the Formation tab.
Step 3: Select the class you bought, click Deploy, and choose a slot.
If the class still does not appear, the fix is almost always a Steam toggle. Open your Steam Library, right-click TBH: Task Bar Hero, choose Properties, and under the DLC tab confirm the box for that DLC is checked, then relaunch. If it is already checked, uncheck and re-check it and reboot the game. As a last resort, use Verify integrity of game files under Installed Files. You will know it worked when the class shows up in the Formation tab and can be deployed to a slot.
Right now the safest core is Knight and Hunter with a Priest behind them, and the free Sorcerer gives non-paying players a real AoE option. The meta is young, classes are still being tuned, and a single high-rarity weapon can shuffle the order, so keep an eye on patch notes and rebuild around your best drops as you go.