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Greetings Black Desert players,Black Desert Online has been out for a while now and just like any other PVP focused MMO, there have been a large number of players asking, both in-game and in forums, about
which class is the best for PVP?
In this article, I will be presenting you a general
overview for each class when it comes to PVP.
For each class, we will be discussing about 3 things:
- Difficulty level
- Balance, how well they fare in the current meta
- Should I play <class' name>?
I will be referring to those 3 things with just the numbers from now on and in the exact same order. I am mentionning this so you won't be confused.
I am writing this article,
without taking gear in to account. The reason is simple, I know that gear and player's skill are what usually makes the difference, but I want to present an overall image of how balanced are the classes by themselves and how well they can compete in the current meta.
Before I move on to the classes,
Here are the two
PVP tier lists I made for the current meta (highest level PVP).
1v1 PVP| Tier | Class |
| S+ | Ranger |
| S | Sorceress |
| A+ | Valkyrie |
| A | Berserker |
| B | Warrior, Tamer |
| C | Wizard/Witch |
Group PVP| Tier | Class |
| S+ | Ranger |
| S | Wizard/Witch |
| A+ | Sorceress, Valkyrie |
| A | Berserker |
| B | Tamer, Warrior. |
Let’s start with my personal favorite and my main class in Black Desert,
Sorceress![]()
1 The Sorceress has a great damage output. Her kit includes both melee and ranged skills which allows her to adapt to any situation and she also has decent evasion skills, like teleportation in order to avoid attacks.
She has low defense, because she wears light armor and her playstyle relies mostly on dodging attacks, rather than mitigating them.
She is the most difficult class to learn and master in the game. You need quick reflexes and deep knowledge of her abilities in order to make her work and know what to do next. She has the largest number of combos, most of them are difficult to use.
2 I am not going to lie to you, as it is now,
the Sorceress is one of the best classes for PVP, both 1v1 and group PVP. Due to her having both ranged and melee skills, many people have trouble figuring out a solid strategy to counter her.
In 1v1, she has ultra high burst damage, good mobility and cc abilities.
In group PVP, she is strong as well, maybe not so much as it is in 1v1, but still her AOE skills are not to be taken lightly.
3 If you want a challenge, then pick her. Sorceress in one of the most rewarding classes in end-game PVP.
But be warned!
If you decide to main a sorceress,
you will either end up GODLIKE or God-awful!
Warrior![]()
1 The Warrior doesn’t have the greatest damage output in the game, even with decent gear his DPS is lacking compared to other classes and also, his evasion skills are mediocre compared to other classes. To compensate for that, he has high health, great defense, a variety of cc skills and can also block attacks with his shield, nullifying 100% of the incoming damage, which can result in a total comeback in an otherwise lost fight.
But in order for the Warrior to truly shine in high level PVP, he needs to master the art of stance switching. What I mean is that knowing when he needs to defend and when to lash out his combos is of great importance. That makes the
Warrior one of the hardest classesfor PVP, unlike the Sorceress though, his combos are fewer and much easier to learn.
2 As it is,
the Warriors are pretty much at the bottom of the PVP tier list. The reason for that is simple.
In 1v1, he is simply out-damaged by almost all classes, he may stand a fair chance against the melee classes though.
In group PVP, he also falls short, because while tanky, his survival depends a lot on the good use of his shield and when you have fifty people bursting you down in a siege then things turn grim for you.
He needs a buff, either to his DPS or his defense.3 Warrior is definitely a class recommended for beginners, but you should know that it will take you a lot of practice and frustrating defeats until you can be at least decent in high level PVP.
Ranger![]()
1 The
Ranger has INSANE DPS and
the best evasion skills in the game. Having said that, I should also mention that she is one of the squishiest classes. Her light armor offers her, even less defense than the Sorceress, which forces to rely completely on dodging attacks and if she was to get hit even once, it would be painful.
She has a good set of combos which are fairly easy to use and. Overall a very easy class.
2 Ranger is currently the most popular choice of class. Many people say that the
Ranger is completely broken!
In 1v1, a mediocre Ranger can kill most of the other classes fairly easily and a skilled Ranger can do the same without even sustaining damage and in less time.
In group PVP, she is equally powerful, being able to bombard with her arrows, enemies from afar and dash to safety when they gank up on her, is what makes the Ranger so good in the current meta.
She needs to be nerfed, before the game fills with Rangers.3 If you want to have an easy time, in both PVE and PVP, then Ranger is for you.
You can’t go wrong by picking a Ranger.Wizard/Witch
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1 Basically, the nukers and the supports of Black Desert. They feature impressive AOE damaging and cc skills and also great support and healing skill that can save their allies. However their long cooldown on their spells and the casting times are their downsides, because it leaves them open to enemies attacks. That combined with their poor defenses, makes them a class of
Average difficulty.2 Witches fall short in the current 1v1 meta for the reasons I’ve stated above. But in Group PVP, even a mediocre witch can turn the tide of battle, if not properly focused. Their AOE, burst damage is fantastic, also their healing capabilities and shields are a great boon to her allies.
Overall, they are quite decent and fairly well balanced.3 If you are going to focus on group PVP, then Wizard/Witch is a solid choice. If you are more 1v1 player, then you are probably better with some other class.
Berserker![]()
1 The Berserker has great defense, very high health pool, decent DPS and very good crowd control skills. But he is the slowest and the least mobile class in the game.
Overall though, he is the easiest class to learn in Black Desert.2 The Berserker isn’t for everyone in PVP. He is neither the worst nor the best class when it comes to DPS or tanking or crowd controlling.
In 1v1, he is easily out-damaged by the Ranger or Sorceress, out-lived by a Valkyrie, while he stands a good chance against the rest of the classes.
In group PVP, he is mostly a support class. He has to stay in the heat of the battle and make sure to stay alive in order to punish with hard CC, those foes that make mistakes. He relies a lot on his teammates for the damage, that’s why overall,
The berserker is mid-tier in the PVP list, maybe he needs a buff in his CC to be more viable.3 If you like spreading chaos and you are a fan of spin-to-win, then Berserker is what you need to play.
Easy, Reliable and fairly strong. Valkyrie![]()
1 Valkyrie can do what a Warrior can do better. However, she has poor mobility compared to him, but she compensates for that with some mid-ranged attacks and support-healing spells.
She is basically like a Paladin in WOW, able to dish out decent damage, support allies and tank. Not too hard to learn but you need to know your opponents well in order to time your attacks. So
overall, she is of average difficulty.2 In 1v1 situations, her tankiness and cc abilities are what make her excel, she can prove a formidable foe for any class and she is not to be underestimated.
In group PVP, she remains a valuable asset to her teammates, as she can either play as Bruiser, tank and damage in close combat or support and damage from range.
Overall, she is quite balanced and doesn’t need any changes.3 Valkyrie is a superb class, not too hard, not too easy and definitely rewarding. If you like a
decent all-rounder class then Valkyries should be your choice.
Tamer![]()
1 And of course, there can’t be any true MMO without a pet class.
The Tamer is fairly easy to use and learn. You have your skills, your pet’s skills and your combo skills between the first two. Decent damage and good evasion skills. However, she has low defense
2 The Tamer, unfortunately lack in PVP. She is in the same page as the Warrior, maybe even lower. The reason for that Is that her pet doesn’t scale with her gear, but her level and skill levels.
So, in 1v1 high-level PVP, when her pets gets one-shotted, she’s pretty much dead meat.
The same goes for her high-level group PVP.
She can still dish out a decent amount of damage if she is not focused in group PVP, but overall, she is lackluster.
Conclusion, her pet needs to scale with her gear and not with her level.3 I don’t have a good reason to recommend you playing a Tamer for high level PVP, since she’s pretty much worthless as it is. if you enjoy her playstyle and you don’t really care about her obvious weaknesses, then go for it.
What are your opinions about the current PVP balance?
