Black desert is interesting as far as MMOs go, it is a game that is heavily geared towards casual and solo players.

The game is only really “Massively multiplayer” in that the world is full of other players who you will see but never really interact with.The majority of the game's content is meant to be played solo, outside of world bosses, guild activities, and the rare co-op dungeon. Most players will spend most of their time going it alone.

Why play solo?

 You may be asking “ Why should I play alone instead of with friends?  The short answer is you shouldn't. Play with whoever or however you find the most fun. That said, there are a few bonuses to playing solo. Aside from the game largely being designed to be played alone for the most part, Exp and loot is divided amongst party members. So, if you’re looking to level or gather materials the fastest way is to play solo.

Since most players will spend the majority of their time alone, let's go over the top five best classes for solo play.

1. Nova.

Nova

Coming in at the top of the list is Nova. Arguably one of if not the best class in the game thanks to her awakening. Nova players can choose to go all in on damage absorption with her succession path or go for raw damage with her awakening. The latter being the stronger of the two choices. Reasons to consider Nova:

• She is the best class in game according to the player base.
•  Has a split between High offense and defense depending on state. Making her not only efficient but highly adaptable.
•  Nova has very few weaknesses in her kit. The only real one being a relatively weak forward guard during some of her attacks in awakening.
• When awakened Nova both has the speed to quickly cover ground, and high damage to clear groups of enemies quickly.
• Nova has plenty of skills with at least some I-frames and a good evasion skill. Making her good at avoiding damage.

2. Maegu.

Maegu

Maegu is another contender for best class, she’s incredibly mobile and able to quickly zip from one group of enemies to another, she also has absolutely massive Area of effect attacks and high damage to clear those groups quickly. Reasons to consider the Maegu:

• Maegu is highly mobile with plenty of mobility skills available to players to get them in the position they want to be in.
• She has massive area of effect and high damage to evaporate large groups of enemies.
• Her clone skill is versatile and is great at grabbing enemies attention to gain some breathing room.
• She is easy to pick up, both for new players or ones that are returning. She is pretty straightforward, making her a good starting point for new players.

3. Berserker.

Berserker

Coming in third is the berserker, the only class on this list that has been in the game from the start. While he can be a little harder to use than the other entries, in the right hands he more than makes up for it with his high damage and ability to sustain himself in combat.  Reasons to Consider this class:

• Berserker has fast casting times.
•  He ha as a combination of ranged and melee attacks, making him able to continuously deal damage. Weather it is with his twin axes or his awakened hand cannon. 
• Berserker has self-sustain built into his kit so players can stay in the action longer. As well as great mobility thanks to his ability to launch himself with his canon.
• This class has good damage all around thanks to his cannon.
•  Berserker is another class that is pretty sturdy and able to take a lot of punishment thanks to his hgh health pool.

 4. Woosa.

Woosa

Woosa is a class that excels at pretty much any stage of the game, her succession has good area of effect attacks, and her awakening scales well later in the game. Making her one of the top grinders in PVE.  Reasons to consider the Woosa:

•  Woosa has plenty of attacks with larger attack radius to quickly clear enemies.
• Another class with incredibly high damage potential thanks to her combination or area and direct attacks.
• Has a good combination of ranged and melee attacks. Woosa is primarily a midrange class
• She does well in the late game thanks to her huge single target damage.
•  She has solid self-buffs baked into her core skill set. Along with plenty of skills with damage mitigation.

5.Guardian.

Guardian

Finally, is the guardian. While guardian opts for a slower pace of play, she is great at taking out groups of enemies with a single cast. Though, you won't be getting to them as fast as with other classes.  Reasons to choose this class.:

• She is highly effective at grinding thanks to her generous are attacks.
• Has massive area of effect attacks to clear large groups of enemies.
• Guardian can clear endgame spots fast thangs to her huge attack radius.
• Also does well in all stages of the game

     At the end of the day there is no definitive “Best class” for solo play, every class is viable at least somewhat. And some classes do better in certain spots or points in the game than others.  So choose whatever class appeals to you the most. And have fun.