The Hunter class is one of ten classes available to players in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis.

Basic information

For information about Hunter's weapons, see /Equipment. For information about its Class Skills, see /Skill Tree.

Hunters are a short-range melee class that can equip Swords, Wire Lances, and Partisans. Boasting the highest defensive stats of any class, as well as multiple defensive options, they can stay at the front line of an encounter without worrying about slowing their assault down.

As a Main Class

Hunter gameplay revolves around Hunter Arts Avenger and Hunter Arts Perfect Parry. While most other classes have to stop their attacks entirely and deal counterattacks through sidesteps and weapon action guards, Hunters are capable of guarding and counterattacking using their Photon Arts instead, allowing them to stay on their target.

As a Sub Class

Sub Class Hunter offers very little in the current state of the game that cannot be accomplished better through other Sub Classes, as the effectiveness of Hunter Physique and Flash Guard are greatly reduced and Iron Will cannot be used.

Strengths

Sword Arts Charge Avenger and Over Charge allow for relatively safe gameplay while learning encounters
Access to three weapons offers a wider range of options than most classes
Highest HP and Defense ensures you stay in the battle
Iron Will

Weaknesses

Sword Arts Charge Avenger and Over Charge can lead to bad habits and over-reliance on them for survival
Multi-weapon system and Skill Point restrictions means you often only use two of your three weapons, and one is often a Sword
While options are varied, attack range is mostly very narrow
Can struggle in PSE Bursts if not using Type 3 Calibur Streak
War Cry doesn't work

Misconceptions

Hunter is not a tank or paladin, and trying to play a full HP/Guard build will not work
Using War Cry off cooldown is often harmful, as in most gameplay situations it just makes a boss change targets for a few seconds, interrupting other players