How to Use the Class Change vs New Character Cost Calculator
When you've lost interest in the class you've been playing, you're often stuck deciding between changing your existing character's class or leveling a brand new one from scratch. This calculator takes the class change ticket cost, the respec cost for new gear and skills afterward, and your estimated cost to level a new character to your target level, then instantly compares the two and shows you which one is cheaper, along with the savings.
The total cost of a class change is ticket cost + respec cost. The ticket itself might look cheap, but once you add in re-gearing for the new class and rebuilding your skill tree, the total can end up bigger than expected - so don't skip the respec cost when filling this in.
Looking at raw cost alone, a new character might come out cheaper, but changing class lets you keep account-bound currency, achievements, reputation, and social connections intact - intangible value that a fresh character starts without. Leveling a new character, meanwhile, is worth the extra cost and time if you specifically want the experience of starting over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Add up everything you'd need to re-gear for the new class, plus any cost to reset skill points and retalent your build.
Sum up expected spending on leveling boosts, early gear purchases, and skill acquisition to get from level 0 to your target level. If you're playing free-to-play, you can substitute the opportunity cost of your time instead.
When the cost gap is small, changing class is usually the better call since it lets you keep account-bound currency, achievements, and connections. Starting a new character makes more sense if you specifically want the experience of leveling from scratch.