Might and Magic IX: character classes

Mercenary promotion; stealth killer with hidden-strike skills.

Fighter promotion; noble warrior with limited magic (no Dark). Promotes to Paladin or Ranger.

Healer promotion; proficient in Elemental and Spirit Magic.

Starting Path of Might class; front-line weapon combatant, no magic. Promotes to Mercenary or Crusader.

Mercenary promotion; ultimate warrior, unmatched weapon skill, single-blow kills.

Initiate promotion; devoted to curing, expert in Light, Dark and Spirit Magic. Promotes to Druid or Priest.

Starting Path of Magic class; poor fighter who can learn all schools of magic. Promotes to Scholar or Healer.

Scholar promotion (dark path); exceptional in Elemental and Dark Magic.

Scholar promotion; ultimate spellcaster, specialties Elemental and Light Magic.

Fighter promotion; professional warrior who forgoes magic for greater skill in arms and armour. Promotes to Assassin or Gladiator.

Crusader promotion; defender of mankind, expert in Light and Spirit Magic.

Healer promotion; excels in Light and Spirit Magic.

Crusader promotion; champion of nature, expert in Elemental and Spirit Magic.

Initiate promotion; studious caster, expert in Elemental, Light and Dark Magic. Promotes to Mage or Lich.