There are seven playable characters to play and players may switch characters between dungeons. Each character is leveled and equipped separately. Most equipment is character specific. Character choice is similar to class choice in most MMORPGs.
Elesis
Elesis is a Kanavan Knight and daughter of a Kanavan Tracker who never returned after he was dispatched to find KazeAze. Her reason for joining Grand Chase is to find her missing father who she loved. She uses powerful melee attacks. Easy to use combination attacks and average movement make this a good character choice for both beginners and experts. She is more notable for her ability to reflect arrows, which only one other advanced character, Arme, can do. Her alternate jobs are Spearman, Sword Master, and Savior.
Arme
Arme is a cheerful Mage from Serdin, the Kingdom of Magic. After hearing that KazeAze can dispatch powerful black magic, she joins Grand Chase in order to challenge her. She uses black magic as offense spell and white magic as defense spell. Most of her attacks are only effective as combos. She does have fast movement including a short-range teleport that is useful for getting behind her targets. Her alternate jobs are the Combat Alchemist, Warlock, and Battle Mage.
Lire
Lire is an Elf from Eryuell Island, a community famous for their combat skills, but they are naturally pacifistic and try to avoid becoming involved in Human conflicts. She is sent to join Grand Chase to prevent KazeAze's plan from happening, which threatens their island. She has the best jumping ability and a quick ranged attack, but her attack is difficult to aim for beginners. She is suitable for cancelling an enemy's combo or support from behind. Her alternate jobs are Crossbowman, Archranger, and Nova.
Lass
A mysterious young man who is possessed by KazeAze and is released from her grasp by Grand Chase. Upon recovery, his only memories are his name, and him being controlled by KazeAze. He joins the Grand Chase to atone for his sins caused by his hands under the control of KazeAze, which still lingers in his mind. Lass has the best mobility among all characters which allows swift and stealth attack, but is weak in terms of attack power and defense. His alternate jobs are Mercenary, Dark Assassin, and Striper. Lass is an extra character and must be unlocked by finishing a specific quest. Lass is available on all servers.
Ryan
A forest elf from Eryuell island living peacefully with animals, but after the war in Vermecia, most of the place has been destroyed and his beings are almost extinct. Hearing the calls of the nature, he trains with the spirit of his ancestors and joins Grand Chase to meet KazeAze and protect the forest with all his strength. Ryan is an extra character and must be unlocked by finishing a specific quest. Ryan is known for his ability to change into an animal and his brute force. Initially a Druid, his alternate jobs are Sentinel, Viken, and Xenocider. Currently available only to Korea, Taiwan, China, Brazil, and recently, USA servers.
Ronan
Ronan is the descendant of the Erudon Family, the legendary family of Spell Knights in Kanavan. He is sent on a secret mission by the queen of Kanavan to observe and assist the Grand Chase girls and attack KazeAze, but he is defeated and his soul is captured by KazeAze. After being released, he joins the Grand Chase. He uses knowledge of magic and his sword wielding attacks to quickly defeat foes. Ronan is an extra character and must be unlocked by finishing a specific quest. Ronan's alternate jobs are the Dragon Knight, Aegis Knight and Abyss Knight.
Amy
The seventh character of Grand Chase, she was recently released in the Korean server. She serves as a Dancer and a Temple Priestess on the continent of Xenia and also as an aid to the Grand Chase. She uses a pair of Chakram and combines dancing with fighting – she can switch modes between Fighter and Dancer. Amy's only alternate jobs are the Muse, Siren, and Sistina.
Jin
The eighth character of Grand Chase. He was released on the Korean Server Recently. He is a grappler and uses gloves/fists as weapons
Edit: Also Available now in The North amarican version, as Fighter and Shisa
In the korean version he has Asura who uses a Bo monk staff and The Emperor, who is his 4th job
