Elsword tiene 15 personajes jugables con 4 caminos cada uno — 60 clases únicas en total. Cada personaje se juega de forma fundamentalmente diferente.
| Character | Role | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Elsword | Swordsman | Melee combos |
| Aisha | Mage | Elemental magic |
| Rena | Ranger | Bow + kicks |
| Raven | Warrior | Blade + Nasod Arm |
| Eve | Nasod Queen | Summons, drones |
| Chung | Guardian | Cannon, burst |
| Ara | Martial Artist | Spear combos |
| Elesis | Knight | Sword + fire |
| Add | Tracer | Nasod Dynamos |
| Lu/Ciel | Demon Duo | Tag-team |
| Rose | Gunner | Dual pistols |
| Ain | God's Agent | Pendulum |
| Laby | Child | Mirror Nisha |
| Noah | Illusionist | Cards, mirrors |
| Lithia | Treasure Hunter | Curse magic |