Ironsand Complete Classes Guide

Ironsand features four distinct combat classes, each with unique active abilities that define their role in the squad. This guide provides an in-depth look at every class, including abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and optimal strategies.

Engineer

Active Ability: Build automated turrets

The Engineer is the most versatile class in Ironsand. Turrets provide consistent damage output, area control, and enemy distraction, making the Engineer valuable in every encounter.

Strengths:

• Automated damage that does not require player attention
• Area denial and enemy distraction
• Consistent DPS even while repositioning
• Strong in both solo and co-op play

Weaknesses:

• Turrets can be destroyed by Titan attacks
• Placement requires tactical awareness
• Lower personal DPS compared to other classes

Best Weapons: Laser (sustained DPS), Plasma (versatile backup)

Recommended Builds: Turret Commander, Explosive Engineer

Medic

Active Ability: Heal the team

The Medic is the backbone of any squad. In a game where your team has limited attempts, keeping everyone alive is the highest priority.

Strengths:

• Active healing during combat
• Extended squad survivability
• Enables aggressive teammate positioning
• Essential for longer Titan encounters

Weaknesses:

• Lower personal damage output
• Must balance healing and dealing damage
• Vulnerable while healing

Best Weapons: Sniper (safe range), Plasma (versatile), Laser (sustained)

Recommended Builds: Combat Medic, Sniper Medic

Defender

Active Ability: Deploy energy shields

The Defender creates barriers that block incoming damage, providing safe zones for the entire squad.

Strengths:

• Creates safe zones for the team
• Excellent at holding positions
• Protects against Titan burst damage
• Strong with coordinated teams

Weaknesses:

• Shields have limited duration and health
• Requires team coordination to be effective
• Lower damage output than other classes

Best Weapons: Plasma (reliable behind shield), Shotgun (close-range burst)

Recommended Builds: Fortress, Aggressive Defender

Berserker

Active Ability: Enter a state of massive damage output

The Berserker is the glass cannon of Ironsand, dealing the highest burst damage in the game during their active ability window.

Strengths:

• Highest burst damage potential in the game
• Excellent for speed-running Titan encounters
• Strong synergy with damage-boosting builds
• Can turn the tide of battle in critical moments

Weaknesses:

• Vulnerable outside of burst windows
• Requires Medic support for maximum effectiveness
• High-risk playstyle

Best Weapons: Rocket launcher (maximum burst), Laser (sustained during mode)

Recommended Builds: Glass Cannon, Sustained Fury

Class Comparison Table

Feature	Engineer	Medic	Defender	Berserker
Role	DPS/Support	Healer	Tank	Burst DPS
Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium	Hard
Solo Viability	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
Team Value	High	Essential	High	High
Burst Damage	Low	Low	Low	Highest
Sustained DPS	High	Medium	Medium	Medium

For build recommendations for each class, visit our Best Builds Guide. For weapon rankings, check the Weapons Tier List.