Subclasses

Characters in the game Elder Tale can be one of over 50 different subclasses (サブ職業 sabu shokugyou). While classes, one chosen, cannot be changed, subclasses do not have this restriction, making it possible for players to change their subclass provided that they are willing to lose experience points and start over. Experience points for subclasses are independent from those of the major classes and are relatively easy to acquire.

Subclasses can be divided into three types: Production, Role-Playing, and Titles.

Production Subclasses
Production Subclasses provided players with the ability to create and craft items. There are many players who prefer to craft items to aid their comrades instead of fighting monsters or exploring dungeons. Many guilds dedicate themselves to producing items and are important pillars of Elder Tale's economy.

After the Novasphere Pioneers update, items that were unavailable in the game prior to the update can be created by players with appropriate subclasses and with high enough levels.

Role-Playing Subclasses
Instead of creating and crafting items, players may choose role-playing subclasses. Some are known to give additional stats or other benefits, while others are primarily for entertainment value and are considered joke or gimmick subclasses.

Titles
Titles are a special type of subclass that can only be unlocked by players after completing a specific task or equipment. Some are considered legendary due to the limited amount of players who can acquire them and have already been acquired by famous players since the start of the game. They are known to grant abilities that will benefit players in and out of battle.