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Introduction
This guide will serve as a walkthrough to help you pick your main class in Black Desert Online. If you’re like most gamers in this era, then you’re probably familiar with how daunting this choice can be. It can drastically alter your gameplay experience in the MMORPG genre. What’s more, you’re likely to spend dozens or hundreds of hours invested into your main. You want to find the perfect balance between your preferred aesthetics and playstyle.
Use this list as a starting block when making your decision. Make sure to ask your friends for help and do as much additional research as possible. The guide features six main sections for your reference:
- Metagame viability
- Weapons style and role
- Character aesthetics
- Consider pros and cons
- Enjoy yourself
- Don’t fret about regret
Metagame viability
The metagame refers to the highest level of competitive play possible at any point in time. Consider what type of player you are. Some gamers prefer a casual playthrough, while others want to climb as high in the competitive scene as possible. If you’re a casual gamer, you probably don’t need to spend much time researching BDO’s meta online. It’s possible to have a powerful character in any of the game’s classes. It depends on how much time you are willing to spending on the game.
If you are a more competitive gamer, then you should begin with the end in mind. You’ll need to spend a significant amount of time educating yourself on Class Discords or forums like Reddit. Certain character classes will naturally have a higher skill ceiling with the reward of more potential at higher levels of play. It’s also worth noting that this game’s meta is constantly shifting. Therefore, just because one character class is dominant right now, that won’t necessarily be the case in several months. Take all of these variables into account and predict where the meta is heading to narrow down your decision.
Weapon Style and Role
Black Desert Online has an immense array of weapons to choose from. You can focus on long swords, longbows, amulets, axes, staffs, or even gauntlets.
What type of character archetype do you typically gravitate toward in RPGs? Do you prefer to be a long-range zoner casting spells or get up close and personal? Weapon choice will be one of the most important decisions you have to make in this game, so make sure it fits your preferences.
When determining your role, it will depend on how you want to fit into a team. Would you rather play a support or offensive role? Is it more exciting to cast spells and do magic damage or focus on physical attacks and melee damage? There might be a unique ability, such as teleportation, that speaks to you. Only you will know for sure which path will provide you with the most fun and immersion.
Character Aesthetics
For each class, there is a multitude of individual outfits available. If you’re going to spend hours grinding and leveling up your character, then it stands to reason that you’ll want to enjoy looking at them. It’s worth considering that each character class has a prevailing aesthetic as well.
Perhaps you’re a fan of cosplay or graphic design. Given the diversity of themes available among all the different character classes, there’s almost certainly something that fits your style. Warrior classes tend to focus more on a heavily armored look, while mage classes tend to have flowing robes.
Consider Pros and Cons
When considering character stats, think carefully about your must-haves. Each character class has strengths and weaknesses in the interest of keeping the game balanced. Some potential pros can be easy leveling, high burst damage, and good mobility. Like the Dark knight. Cons include lacking a grab skill and low defensive stats, also called “squishiness.”
To gain an in-depth look into these particular attributes, consult class guides. They will also provide you with more vital information, such as character skill trees and matchup charts. If you have friends you’re planning on playing with, consider what character class will best compliment their team.
Enjoy Yourself
Trying to create the perfect character can distract us from the primary purpose of gaming, having fun. Don’t get too bogged down in the details of getting everything perfect. Part of the enjoyment of sandbox RPGs comes from experimentation. As you spend more time playing, you will have plenty of opportunities to modify your character. It’s also easy to reroll classes and to change your main using weapon exchange coupons.
No one character class excels in every aspect of the game. You will always have to sacrifice some stats when committing to one character build. Over time, you will develop a clearer sense of what specific niche you want to fill. Investing your time and energy into figuring this out should bring you the most satisfaction from your gameplay experience. In the worst-case scenario, you will always be able to switch to another class better suited to you later.
Don’t Fret About Regret
The abundance of choices provided in RPGs can lead to analysis paralysis. You’ll probably worry about not liking your character choice down the road. What will happen to all of the hours you’ve spent leveling them up? Will they be wasted? Fortunately, the answer is no. You will gain worthwhile experience even if you end up switching mains later on.
Accumulated items such as silver or gear will remain in your inventory. Additionally, you will have gained tremendous knowledge about fighting as or against your main’s character class. Remember that you don’t have anything to lose. As long as you enjoy the journey, then your time isn’t wasted. With weapon exchange coupons you also don’t have to sell your gear, just transfer it to the next character.
Conclusion
Well-made sandbox RPGs focus on immersion and freedom of choice. Therefore, there’s no one-size-fits-all method to picking your main class. Balance mechanics have ensured that each character class has the potential for greatness in this game. With the right amount of time and effort, you can learn the ropes. You will come to understand everything it takes to build a stellar character. Don’t stress too much, enjoy the process, and have a great time developing your main.