In addition to multiclassing freely among the six basic classes (Strong, Fast, Tough, Smart, Dedicated, and Charismatic), eventually a character will qualify to take levels in an advanced class. An advanced class represents a focus and a calling for the experienced adventurer. It provides a specialization and a range of power and ability to give a character that something extra to set them apart. The best characters combine levels of basic and advanced classes to their ultimate advantage, selecting the class at each level that will give them the class skills and talents they need to develop further. Although each advanced class naturally builds from a certain basic class, every advanced class is available to all characters who fulfill the prerequisites of the class, regardless of what basic classes they have gained levels in.

Advanced classes are like basic classes, except that they have requirements that must be met before you can attain 1st level in the class. A character who qualifies can choose an advanced class as an additional class as he or she gains levels, using the multiclassing rules. Some combination of base attack bonus, feats, and skill ranks determines whether a character is eligible to gain a level in an advanced class details on multiclassing, skill ranks, and advancing in level.

According to the rules for level advancement, you must choose your new class first. Then you gain new abilities or features, such as an increased base attack bonus or more skill points to spend. If those new abilities or features make you eligible for an advanced class, you can take your first level in that class the next time you attain a new level. For example, if you obtain the number of ranks you need in a particular skill upon reaching 4th level, then you can select the advanced class that has that prerequisite at 5th level. Or, if you obtain the required base attack bonus upon reaching 3rd level, you can select the advanced class with that prerequisite when you're ready to rise to 4th level.

Additionally, the GM may install in-game requirements, such as professional fees, special training, or membership in a specific group.

Advanced classes are designed so that characters can select them as early as 4th level with a little planning, though some characters may not be able to qualify for an advanced class until later in their heroic careers.

• Acrobat (Action)
• Ambassador (Social)
• Bionic Agent (Cyber)
• Biokineticist (Psi)
• Biowarrior (Psi)
• Bodyguard (Combat)
• Bughunter (Combat)
• Concord Administrator (Social)
• Gridrunner (Grid)
• Cyber Raver (Cyber)
• Cyberwarrior (Cyber)
• Daredevil (Action)
• Dogfighter (Combat)
• Dreadnought (Combat)
• ESPion (Psi)
• Psiguard (Psi)
• Engineer (Tech)
• Explorer (Action)
• Field Guide (Brains)
• Field Medic (Brains)
• Field Officer (Social)
• Field Scientist (Tech)
• Fixer (Social)
• Geneshifter (Mutant)
• Gladiator (Combat)
• Gunslinger (Combat)
• Hacker (Grid)
• Helix Warrior (Mutant)
• Implant Hack (Cyber)
• Infiltrator (Action)
• Investigator (Brains)
• Martial Artist (Combat)
• Mecha Jockey (Combat)
• Mindknight (Psi)
• Mindwalker (Psi)
• Mindwalker II (Psi)
• Negotiator (Social)
• Personality (Social)
• Psiguard (Psi)
• Rigger (Tech)
• Salvager (Tech)
• Shadowjack (Grid)
• Soldier (Combat)
• Space Monkey (Action)
• Speed Demon (Action)
• Survivalist (Action)
• Swindler (Social)
• Techie (Tech)
• Technosavant (Tech)
• Teke (Psi)
• Telepath (Psi)
• Thrasher (Action)
• Tracer (Brains/Social/Action)
• Xenophile (Brains)