2026-06-15
Task Bar Hero DLC Class Buying Guide: Priest, Hunter, and Slayer
Task Bar Hero has a mix of starter heroes, a free DLC class, and paid class options. The safest way to think about DLC is by party problem, not by hype.
Current patch note: v1.00.23 fixed incorrect DLC access, while v1.01.00 materially strengthened Hunter and Slayer. Hunter now reaches Explosive Bolt and Shock Bolt sooner, Shock Bolt scales much harder, and base Movement Speed is 850. Slayer reaches Crushing Blow and Ground Slam sooner, has stronger HP passives, and moves at 900 base speed. Judge paid classes from the current balance, not launch-week rankings.
Class Decision Table
| Class | Access | Best For | Check Before Choosing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priest | Free DLC | Sustain, longer pushes, safer idle runs | Add it before buying a paid class if survival is the wall. |
| Hunter | Paid class | Boss pressure, post-v1.01.00 Shock Bolt or Explosive Bolt routes | Better when your team already survives long enough. |
| Slayer | Paid class | Faster melee burst, lifesteal, 85% Armor-cap access | Still needs gear and sustain support. |
If a DLC Class Does Not Appear
Use this check before changing your build plan:
| Step | Check |
|---|---|
| 1 | Update Task Bar Hero to the current client. |
| 2 | Confirm the class or DLC is owned in Steam. |
| 3 | Relaunch the game after purchase. |
| 4 | If ownership looks wrong after reconnecting, verify the install and check the current official update state. |
Do not use old screenshots or temporary access bugs as proof that a paid class should be available on a fresh account.
Start With Priest
Priest is the easiest first DLC recommendation because it is free and solves a common early problem: your team dies before damage matters. A healer or support layer can make Knight, Ranger, and Sorcerer setups feel much more stable.
If you have not claimed Priest yet, do that before judging whether Hunter or Slayer is necessary.
Hunter vs Slayer
| If Your Problem Is | Consider |
|---|---|
| Boss survives too long | Hunter |
| You need safer ranged pressure | Hunter |
| You want aggressive melee burst | Slayer |
| You already have strong sustain | Slayer becomes easier to support |
| Your frontline collapses instantly | Neither paid class fixes that alone |
What v1.01.00 Changes
Hunter is the cleaner paid test when one boss survives or ranged pressure is missing. Compare an Explosive Bolt burst route with the newly faster and harder-hitting Shock Bolt instead of copying a pre-patch skill list.
Slayer is more attractive than at launch because movement, HP passives, Crushing Blow, Ground Slam, and the melee Armor ceiling improved. It is still not a shortcut around weak sustain. The July 30 hotfix also removed infinite Axe Spin with Multistrike Enhancement, so do not buy or build Slayer around that fixed interaction.
Paid Class Buying Rule
Do not buy a class only because it is ranked highly. Buy it when the role matches a problem you can name:
- "I need controlled boss damage."
- "I want a melee burst path and can support it."
- "My current build has enough sustain but lacks focused damage."
If the problem is unclear, improve runes, gear, and Cube basics first.
Related Pages
Compare Heroes, Tier List, Builds, and the best party build article before buying paid classes.
Next reads
Continue with the beginner route, update notes, or the full guide archive when you want a different angle.