callings (Rift)  

Each player character in Rift will have a base archetype, or calling, which you choose during Character Creation.

In Rift players are one of the Ascended, a Telaran slain during the great Shade War and resurrected to combat the forces of Regulos. As an Ascended players have access to special powers, the greatest of which is "Soul Attunement", the ability to commune with and embrace the souls of Telara's ancient fallen heroes. Callings define which classes you have access to and their base mechanics, such as using energy, mana, or combo points.

There are four callings to choose from. You must chose one and cannot switch once chosen. You cannot gain a soul that is not part of your calling.

Basic Roles

Each Soul has an important role in game. The table below was created in collaboration with Trion's staff to show the main role of each Soul.

Calling	Class	DPS	HEAL	TANK	ENHANCE	PET	PVP	Combat Type
Mage	Archon							Ranged Crowd Control
	Chloromancer							Ranged Healing
	Dominator							Ranged Crowd Control
	Elementalist							Ranged DPS
	Necromancer							Ranged DPS
	Pyromancer							Ranged DPS
	Stormcaller							Ranged DPS
	Warlock							Ranged DPS
	Archmage							PvP
Rogue	Assassin							Melee DPS
	Bard							Buffs & DPS
	Bladedancer							Melee DPS
	Marksman							Ranged DPS
	Nightblade							Melee DPS
	Ranger							Melee & Ranged DPS
	Riftstalker							Melee Tanking
	Saboteur							Melee & Ranged DPS
	Infiltrator							PvP
Cleric	Cabalist							Ranged DPS
	Druid							Melee DPS
	Inquisitor							Ranged DPS
	Justicar							Melee Tanking
	Purifier							Ranged Heals
	Sentinel							Ranged Heals
	Shaman							Melee DPS
	Warden							Ranged Heals
	Templar							PvP
Warrior	Beastmaster							Melee DPS
	Champion							Melee DPS
	Paladin							Melee Tanking
	Paragon							Melee DPS
	Reaver							Melee Tanking
	Riftblade							Melee DPS
	Void Knight							Melee Tanking
	Warlord							Melee Tanking
	Vindicator							PvP

Information Sources

• Offical Game Forums
• Telarapedia

RIFT Wikibase™