So, what's the best DPS Class?

[󠀡󠀡aynhse]

I don't normally play dps but since there is only 1 main tank class I figured that I should prob just play a dps then. So, which DPS class pulls the most damage per second?

[Zebraham Clintwood]

i strongly suspect that - as it happens with most mmorpgs - the meta will change over time through balance updates and other changes and tweaks to mechanics so i usually just pick a class i really enjoy after trying a few of them and then see how i can get the most out of that class. if you really want to get the best possible dps numbers, then i'd level one of each to max and then prepare to swap and hop to whatever is the current flavor of the month.

[Railgun]

The game isn't out yet, we don't know :P
I suspect that Mage is bad though as in most MMOs this time around. (I guess I heard in BDO Mage is good, but that's the exception)

[⚔SLiver⚔]

Guardian - (Tank)
Berserker - (AOE Fighter)
Paladin - (Healer / Tank)
Ranger - (Distance DPS)
Assassin - (Stealth Critical)
Mage - (Distance AOE DPS)
Mystic - (Healer / Distance AOE DPS)

Although Assassin & Mystic will NOT be available at Early Release. They 'should be' available
sometime around the time of Full Release is the 'suspected thought'. But no indefinite time line yet on those two. The reasoning behind them lagging behind though is due to the Combat Re-Work going on & those two being different styles & such from the other Classes.

[Spotikiss]

it comes down to ping type of fights ur looking at mage most likely ur burst heavy hitters most mages lack DOT type skills.sin most likely top choice melee dps, over zerker

another thing will depend on the skills u can reset ur skills for different fights maybe all classes will be close enough besides healers an supports/tanks

[DueyBear]

At least on JP, Mage and Berserker do the most damage against groups, but Ranger does the most damage against single targets. All three of these also have significant CC, but Mage probably has the best.

[Silver_Paradox]

Berserker - (DD AOE / Off Tank)
I think if you normally play tank but want to try something more DD heavy you'll find Berserker fits the bill. Risks a lot of death due to the requirement to stay at low HP for higher damage.

Ranger - Range DD (mostly single target)
If you want high single target damage then Ranger is your pick.

Mage - Range DD (mostly AOE)
If you want lasting damage in a large group of mobs then mage is likely to be able to hold AOE damage without the risk of maintaining low HP like the Berserker.

[Hirukaru]

Originally posted by SLiverMulti:

Guardian - (Tank)
Berserker - (AOE Fighter)
Paladin - (Healer / Tank)
Ranger - (Distance DPS)
Assassin - (Stealth Critical)
Mage - (Distance AOE DPS)
Mystic - (Healer / Distance AOE DPS)

Although Assassin & Mystic will NOT be available at Early Release. They 'should be' available
sometime around the time of Full Release is the 'suspected thought'. But no indefinite time line yet on those two. The reasoning behind them lagging behind though is due to the Combat Re-Work going on & those two being different styles & such from the other Classes.

Sin and Mystic are due in big update in August
every month a small update
every 3 months a big update that is the expected update time as far as I heard.

[HairballHacker]

Originally posted by zinnia:

I don't normally play dps but since there is only 1 main tank class I figured that I should prob just play a dps then. So, which DPS class pulls the most damage per second?

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