When Phoenix was launched, a Social Bonus was created which has since been improved and evolved to promote less-represented classes in group-leveling. Classes which are seldom played, and therefore underrepresented among the Phoenix population, have more of a bonus in groups. Conversely, classes which are frequently played and are considered well-represented among the population, have less of a bonus in groups.
Currently, these classes are divided into four (4) tiers which determine the social bonus for that class:
Currently, these classes are divided into four (4) tiers which determine the social bonus for that class:
| Tier 1 - 3% Bonus | Tier 2 - 9% Bonus | Tier 3 - 18% Bonus | Tier 4 - 27% Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necromancer / Wizard | Cabalist / Cleric / Infiltrator / Minstrel | Friar / Scout / Sorcerer / Theurgist | Armsman / Mercenary / Paladin / Reaver |
| Bonedancer / Spiritmaster | Healer / Hunter / Runemaster / Shadowblade / Shaman / Skald | Berserker / Thane / Savage | Warrior |
| Animist / Eldritch / Enchanter | Bard / Druid / Mentalist / Nightshade / Ranger | Blademaster / Warden | Champion / Hero / Valewalker |