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Black Desert Online (BDO) Class Tier List

Spoiler alert: there's a lot.

Sandbox fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Go ahead and say that three times in a row. I bet you won’t be able to. Well, that’s Black Desert Online, or just Black Desert, for you. A Korean made, well received game that brings forth a lot of classes for you to choose from and level up. And you know what that means, right? Classes equal tier list. And well, here is the Black Desert Online (BDO) class tier list for you.

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BDO Class Tier List

S-Tier BDO Classes

TierClassDescription
SNinjaExcellent at 1v1 fights with great damage output and mobility. Can do great at farming as well.
SLahnGreat at 1v1 fights. Good attack speed and remarkable range, although the actions per minute can be a bit limiting.
SBerserkerRemarkable PvP class and great at crowd control. Fantastic at grinding.

A-Tier BDO Classes

TierClassDescription
AMusaGreat at mobility, but lacks armor points. A difficult class to master, it is fast, but lacks damage output.
ANovaPowerful class, master at grinding and farming.
AWarriorContrary to Musa, Warrior is very easy to master. Great DPS melee damage and quite a decent defense.
AMaeguGreat mobility and exceptional range that provides more than average damage.
AMysticSpeed and damage combination made a class. Exceptional and grinding and possesses a lot of sustain.
AGuardianReally similar to Mystic, speed and damage is what defines the Guardian.
AValkyrieSplendid at crowd control, but lacks abilities to allow good grinding.

B-Tier BDO Classes

TierClassDescription
BArcherGood class with decent PvE grinding and farming abilities. Good mobility and protection.
BStrikerGood mobility and damage and decent grinding capabilities.
BShaiGreat class for early game: damage and sustain and decent grinding abilities, along with a good range.
BWoosaAverage PvE class, with limited range but decent damage and mobility.
BCorsairA lot of mobility, but not enough damage. It can be countered with her decent range.
BHashashinRecent nerfs have rendered the Hashashin not worth of your time.
BSorceressGreat at grinding and looting, but nothing else can be said.
BDark KnightExcellent at PvP, but mediocre at PvE. Good damage, defense, and mobility.
BMaehwaThanks to its range and speed, Maehwa is great at grinding.

C-Tier BDO Classes

TierClassDescription
CSageRecently nerfed due to recent updates, Sage is decent at damage and mobility.
CWizardGreat range and AoE damage. Decent grinding abilities.
CWitchJust like the Wizard, great range and AoE damage.
CRangerWhile having great speed, Ranger’s mana management is abysmal.
CKunoichiGood for early-game content, but things go downhill as soon as you progress further.

D-Tier BDO Classes

TierClassDescription
DTamerGood at combos, but nothing else is worth mentioning.
DDrakaniaA decent amount of mobility, but is considered the weakest class in the game.

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There you go. Be sure to pick the top heroes on Black Desert Online. However, it is safe to say that, even if the heroes are on lower tiers, if you wish to use them, and you have been used to play those classes for years, then go ahead and pick that class. There are ways to get the best out of those classes from time to time, so just adapt your pick towards your play style.


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A musician with a heart of a gamer, Alejandro's life has always been accompanied by adventures on Nintendo platformers, countless hours of fantasy RPGs and several third-party FPSs. Currently, he is studying Game Design and Development, preparing for a long career in the video game industry.