There are ten classes in BDO

Number of Classes[edit]

There are 10 playable classes in Black Desert Online.

Class Summary[edit]

Class Name Overview Role Difficulty
Berserker Berserkers wield monstrous double-axes as huge as the owners' bodies. Berserkers overwhelm enemies with their size and outrageous strength, and can annihilate the mere weaklings at once. Although their physique is seemed to moving slow but, improved skills will make such problem as a small thing. Melee DPS Easy
Maehwa Maehwas performs oriental-style martial arts, with blade and hom bow.Maewas are specialists of 1-on-l showdown, since their fast and sharp attack combo can burst enormous amount of damage at once. If the attack is properly concentrated on a single target, it will deliver the highest damage ratio to the victim. Melee DPS Normal
Musa Musas performs oriental-style martial arts, with blade and horn bow. Musas are specialists of 1-on-l showdown, since their fast and sharp attack combo can burst enormous amount of damage at once. If the attack is properly concentrated on a single target, it will deliver the highest damage ratio to the victim. Melee DPS Normal
Ranger Elven Rangers are the specialists of ranged archery attacks. Under the grace of the Sylphs, Rangers present swift movement in any situation of battle. Most of their skills are based on preventing enemy's attempt of melee approach. The Sylph's mystic power is the source of their ability. Ranged DPS Normal
Sorceress Sorceresses can effectively control the battlefield with their melee and ranged dark magics. They lure enemies with ranged magics, then lead the drawn victims into chaos and painful demise. Other races refer and fear these Sorcerers as "The Witches on the Battlefield". Close Ranged Caster Very Hard
Tamer Tamers can confront enemies at any ranges. With the support of Heiiang, the divine beast, Tamers can perform ruthless combination attack, or take the enemy down by herself borrowing divine force of the beast. The innocence of their heart will turn into fearsome force that sweeps any obstacles. Melee with Pet Easy
Valkyrie Valkyries are armed with sword, shield, and divine magic. Different from those of the Warriors, Valkyries melee actions are more smooth and have elegance. Furthermore, their divine magics are focused on healing and empowering allies, rather than harming foe. Front Line Tank Moderate
Warrior Human Warriors are skilled fighters with balanced abilities in both attack and defense. Using Sword and Shield as the main weapons, they are the best weapon-wielders among all races. While in battle, Warriors will show off their intrepidity with storm-like barrage of melee combat actions. Front Line Tank Moderate
Witch Witches are known for their prudence in battle. In return of casting time lag, they perform large-scaled magic attacks. Their thorough move will burn, freeze and shatter their enemies with the power of natural elements such as fire, water and wind, and finally drive foes into checkmate. Support Caster Easy
Wizard Wizards are known for their prudence in battle. In return of casting time lag, they perform large-scaled magic attacks. Their thorough move will burn, freeze and shatter their enemies with the power of natural elements such as fire, water and wind, and finally drive foes into checkmate. Support Caster Easy

Class Comparison Matrix[edit]

All BDO Classes[edit]

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