Traditional MMORPG's have a few common classes (Guardian , Mage, Healer, Warrior, Ranger) but Stargate Worlds has put a bit of a different spin on it, there will be no traditional healer class and everyone will have the ability to heal however some classes will heal better than others, also you will be able to specialize within you're own class (which will lead to better grouping).

Classes in SGW will be a bit more flexible that in other MMORPG's, as a new player you will be able to try out different abilities. Every class will have 3 ability trees which in the end will define you're play style , but no end game will need a certain class to complete that.

These are the classes for stargate worlds : Asgard, Goa'uld, Jaffa, Scientist, Soldier, Archaeologist and Commando, please take note that since the game still has a while till it is released these archetypes can change and maybe even more to be added.

In an interview, the developers revealed that the scientist and the archaeologist will also be skilled in non-combat related abilities such as solving puzzles to gain access to new technology and abilities. Each class will have its own starting zone.

The class sytem will allow players to create characters that are deep and robust, players will be able to select their abilities through there specialisation trees, each player will have three of these and will be able to mix and match from each one. You can get new skills as you level up by spending your points on learning them, you will also be get a "free" ability every 5 rounds.

As the with the asgards in the tv series you will be a master of technology and science, however the asgard are frail and will rely on drone technology to perform abilities, by using different kinds of drones the asgard will be able to attack, defend heal and analyse. And with their might battalion of space ships the asgard will eb able to call on orbital bombardments (commanding you're own ship is not expected to be available in the initial release). The asgard will not be allowed to be evil so they will be a faction related class.

The goa'uld will be a powerful class, how powerful is yet unknown (i.e. system lord), They will gain most of their powers from there servants, with the power to command different kinds of servants (human, jaffa) the goa'uld will be almost as versatile as the asgard. They will also have access to poisons which can melt whole armies, they will also specialize in ashrak technology meaning that they will be masters of a stealthy attack.

The Goa'uld may also be able to command there own battalion of ships (however it is yet unknow if they will have the same ability as the asgard), As a Goa'uld you will at some points (for a cost) be able to change host again the exact specific of this are as of yet unknown . The Goa'uld like the asgard will be a faction specific meaning (no good goa'uld), the Tok'ra will not be a playable race at this point...however this may change.

Just like in the TV series the jaffa will be strong warriors, using there superior tracking skills and excellent regenerative capabilities they will be able to continue fighting even when injured. With there handy staff weapons they will be able to have devastating effects in both ranged and melee attacks.