Mystic or Dark Knight

[Knifu Waifu]

Hey y’all,
I am a new player to Black desert online. I created my first character to be a maewha ( b/c apparently they are op in pvp) and am hoping to level her up to 50 or awakening before starting a new character. But, playing as maewha, I learned something about my self— I play tank style. I am not bad at playing maewha, but assassin class is definitely not my forte. I was recommended to play either as a mystic or dark knight. I am interested in mystic because of the aggressive in-your-face play-style and because I am a martial artist so I appreciate the hand combat. I was also recommended dark knight because of the high defense and attack and because they look so cool. Right now I am leaning toward mystic. I was wondering, what is it like playing as either class. Which one would fit an aggressive in-your-face and spastic play-style? Thanks!

[Linglingen]

I don't have a lot of experience, but I have leveled up Mystic and DK to 50+. I'd have to say that once I tried Mystic, I don't think there's any way going back now. Can't you just try out both until lvl 20-ish? Mystic recommended either way! :)

[Ame]

I prefer mystic. Simply because I can´t see myself burning out grinding levels with her anytime soon. She has a few skills in her arsenal, but you don´t have to use them all to be effective grinding. It´s very relaxing and I can do other stuff next to it. She also regains a bit of health during battle.

My guild mates often joke about "but you are a mystic, just rush in and BAM!" whenever some dude starts killing mobs in a spot I´ve been in for 1+ hours. So I assume mystic owns in pvp too. Never tried.

P.S. after lv56 awakening quests mystic has different skills. They look water-based and sadly most of the air acrobatics that were so fun are gone.

[Zachism]

They are not comparable, but the DK is awesome I't my main.

[ET3RNAL☃]

Mystic will melt dk in pvp. DK is probably the worst match up for classes like striker and mystic, since they're able to beat magic users. Tho enjoyment is subjective. Tho mystic literally broken (idk if shes been nerfed yet) so shes insane at every role (decent at vsing other classes. I chose DK as my main because shes fun to play with, the name is pretty dope, and I like the playstyle

[FLACIDIUS]

even though the dark knight has been nerfed, that doesn't mean that she isn't suitable for pvp. she is more of a glass cannon and also decent in nodewars, only those who REALLY and TRULY know how to play dark knight can win most pvp fights, to be more specific level 60 DK'S and above are the people who have the experience and knowledge and also kick ass 90% of the time, another way of thinking it as "weak early game, and strong as hell late game" so I wouldn't recommend this class to beginners who want to pvp, and if you still choose this class then you will have a hard time pvping between 50-56 unless you are somehow talented and really know DK'S every move, damage given, dealt and know when to evade, block, and attack.
Dark knight is still a class you cannot underestimate and can outplay you if you overestimate her. another thing is that mystic will 300% be nerfed in the future because of how strong it is so y'all play mystic as much as you can because soon she is gonna get nerfed.
I am a level 57 dark knight and can handle myself in pvp fights even against mystics because i know the mechanism and how it works

[ET3RNAL☃]

I agree, but im just saying on average Mystic is upper hand in pvp (usually early game). Yes ofc veteran Dks will be able to handle their own. I didn't want to go into detail cause I was lazy.

In general choose whats fun
Remember to choose carefully, cause if u spend a lot of time and money (if u want) you'll regret changing classes if u don't or hate playing the class in later game