When comparing Guild Wars 2 vs Black Desert Online, the Slant community recommends Guild Wars 2 for most people. In the question“What are the best fantasy MMORPGs for PC?” Guild Wars 2 is ranked 1st while Black Desert Online is ranked 8th. The most important reason people chose Guild Wars 2 is:
There is no monthly recurring fee, and the original GW2 is now completely free. The expansion pack, Heart of Thorns is available for [purchase](http://buy.guildwars2.com/store/gw2/en_US/html/pbPage.heartofthorns) though.
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Pros
Pro Original GW2 is now free
There is no monthly recurring fee, and the original GW2 is now completely free. The expansion pack, Heart of Thorns is available for purchase though.
Pro Deep story, customized per character
Depending on your race, your profession, and a few other choices you make when you create a character, you will have a unique story arc that unfolds with you as you level up.
Pro Graphics are outstanding
Every moment of play is very good. Vista points can be stunningly beautiful.
Pro Pretty Graphics
One of the best looking mmos by far
Pro Fun combat
Combat in this game is very satisfying as it is an aimed third person combat, rather than the traditional hotkey MMO.
Cons
Con Awkward leveling
First 50 levels are very boring.
Con Gender locked classes
Some classes are gender locked.
Con Pay once to play (NA/EU) but free to play in (Asia)
Unlike the Korean version of the game, this game has to be bought in order to play. However, there are still many free to play elements in the game, which restricts player freedom. Such as the energy system which restricts continuous production in crafting. There are also other restriction such as blocking trade with another player.