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The best PvE classes for beginners in Black Desert Online (BDO) – Tier List 2026
This video provides a beginner-friendly tier list for PvE classes in Black Desert Online (BDO). It introduces classes that are easy to play and still achieve good results in PvE grinding. The focus is on classes that are effective even without complicated combos, in order to make it easier for new or returning players to get started.
1. Introduction to the PvE Tier List for Beginner-Friendly Classes
- ✅ This video is aimed at new or returning BDO players looking for an easy class for PvE grinding.
- ✅ The tier list is based on empirical data from grind sessions of various classes.
- ✅ The content creator asks for support by using the content creator code "Wacke" for in-game purchases.
00:00 - 02:22
1. Introduction to the PvE Tier List for Beginner-Friendly Classes
- ✅ This video is aimed at new or returning BDO players looking for an easy class for PvE grinding.
- ✅ The tier list is based on empirical data from grind sessions of various classes.
- ✅ The content creator asks for support by using the content creator code "Wacke" for in-game purchases.
02:23 - 05:56
2. Theoretical Basics: Succession vs. Awakening
- ✅ Succession: Focus on the mainhand weapon and absolute skills.
- ✅ Awakening: Mainly uses the awakening weapon, but can also use mainhand skills.
- ✅ From level 56, you can accept an awakening quest from the Black Spirit.
- ✅ There are classes that call themselves Askension classes, such as Shai, Wukong, Dead, Scolar or now the newest class Serafim, who have no distinction between Rebirth and Awakening.
05:57 - 07:22
3. Using Garmoth.com to Analyze Class Performance
- ✅ Garmoth.com provides an overview of the performance of different classes at different grind spots.
- ✅ The data is based on tracked grind sessions from players.
- ✅ The site shows which classes are particularly strong at certain spots.
07:23 - 09:16
4. Important Notes on Class Selection and Gear Progression
- ✅ Most characters are tracked on spots with 300 AP and up.
- ✅ The goal is to stay in the game for a long time and experience the normal gear progression.
- ✅ The tag system in the game allows you to "tag" one character with another and play both at the same time.
09:17 - 12:31
5. Recommended Beginner-Friendly Classes by Tier
- ✅ S-Tier: Awakening Guardian (very easy to play)
- ✅ A+-Tier: Witch Awakening, Wizard Awakening
- ✅ A-Tier: Berserker Succession, Drakania Awakening, Lahn Succession, Lahn Awakening
- ✅ B-Tier: Striker Awakening, Megu Succession, Wusa Succession
12:32 - 13:45
6. Additional Tips for Class Selection and Testing Options
- ✅ Preview videos in the character creation menu give a first impression.
- ✅ The "Trial" tab allows you to create test characters at level 60 and test them in the combat arena.