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What begins the story’s plot is when the two nations discovered the hidden power of the mysterious black stones and the fact that Valencia has a vast Black Desert containing them - hence the game’s name. For players interested in deep-diving straight into the game’s lore, they may also want to consider indulging in the game’s spiritual aspect. After all, the game offers players the chance to pick Horoscopes for their characters - fluff stats that may improve a character’s relationship with NPCs to give them benefits. However, just which Horoscopes work best for fans?

12 Owl

Characteristics: Naive, Stereotypical

Serving as the symbolic representation of wisdom, the owl is one of the most popular animals in fantasy literature - especially those in relation to Greek Mythology. In turn, it’s such a surprise to see the Owl Horoscope become a part of the overall lore in the Black Desert Online MMO. What’s more interesting is how the Owl Horoscope is away from usual associations of wisdom and intelligence, and this time around associated with keywords such as Naive and Stereotypical.

Players who want to make a more “ordinary” character or new Black Desert Online characters may want to create someone with the Owl Horoscope. However, given the existence of more sophisticated Horoscopes, the Owl may not be an appealing choice in terms of visuals.

11 Camel

Characteristics: Docile, Enduring, Patient, Witty

When it comes to modern zodiac signs, fans of astrology would often either refer to classic Western Astrology with constellations being assigned to certain periods in months or Chinese Astrology where its zodiac animals are assigned not just per year but per element as well. Seeing as how the inclusion of various animals in the lore of Black Desert Online suggests the latter, it’s quite a surprise to see a Camel Horoscope be part of the game’s choices.

Characterized as Docile, Enduring, Patient, and Witty, it’s evident that Camels are the more reserved and timid of the bunch. They are reserved and may be introverted at heart, making them perfect for players who want to design characters that are child-like, innocent, or cute. While the Camel is a perfectly normal Horoscope, the existence of more “badass-sounding” names may sway the player.

10 Boat

Characteristics: Free, Optimistic, Relaxed, Wanderer

Given the historical fantasy premise of the Black Desert Online MMO, it makes sense for its world to contain both real-world and fantastical concepts. Due to the wide reach of the in-game auction house, it makes sense for lore lovers to speculate about the many methods products get transferred from one place to another. And for those with the Boat Horoscope, this may very well fit players and merchants with a penchant for sea travel.

Described as Free, Optimistic, Relaxed, and Wanderer, the Boat Horoscope fits Black Desert Online characters quite well that have an adventuring mindset. This is specifically thematically appropriate for Classes like the Corsair, who are designed to look like pirates.

9 Giant

Characteristics: Ambitious, Dreamer, Nimble, Observer

With regards to the lore hidden within Black Desert Online gameplay, it’s interesting to note that not only is there a Giant Horoscope, but that it’s often associated with keywords such as Ambitious, Dreamer, Nimble, and Observer. The Giant joins the Goblin when it comes to monster-related horoscope constellations, something that is uncommon in games that feature a similar system.

Players may want to consider grabbing the Giant Horoscope for their character especially for flavor, particularly with regard to their character’s appearance or chosen Class. A tall or large-enough character could be visually appropriate for the Giant Horoscope, as do Classes that may focus on PVP in Black Desert Online such as the Berserker, Dark Knight, Guardian, and Warrior.

8 Elephant

Characteristics: Committed, Crass, Honorable, Strong, Trustworthy

Whereas the Giant already exists to meet the stereotypical vision of the “hardcore fighter,” the Elephant Horscope indeed sounds like a more interesting constellation of choice by virtue of the term alone. After all, the Elephant isn’t exactly a prominent figure in mythology and symbolism, and it’s certainly interesting to have a character associated with the Horoscope.

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Bearing keywords such as Committed, Crass, Honorable, Strong, and Trustworthy, the Elephant Horoscope seems to be more associated with “stability” and being a “gentle giant.” Similar to the Giant, the Elephant works best with Classes such as the Berserker, Dark Knight, Guardian, and Warrior.

7 Key

Characteristics: Attentive, Determined, Relaxed, Scholar

Players of Black Desert Online MMO who want a unique spin on their in-game Horoscope may want to consider the Key Horoscope. Aside from being a rather unorthodox design choice due to the Key’s nature as an object, its associations with words such as Attentive, Determined, Relaxed, and Scholar give players an immediately-secretive air around their characters.

The Key Horoscope works well for players who want to give their characters a more mysterious outlook. This is especially for roleplayers in the MMO that want to engage with fellow players through characters they’ve established as eccentric, which is especially helpful for characters that are also spellcasters, as well as the Lahn of Black Desert Online.

6 Goblin

Characteristics: Adaptable, Intelligent, Linguist, Materialistic, Opinionated

Popular fantasy literature has created a trope where goblins are almost always associated with a love for material possessions and/or probably being annoying. In turn, it’s quite a surprise for lore with horoscopes such as the Black Desert Online MMO to actually have a Goblin Horoscope.

Associated with keywords such as Adaptable, Intelligent, Linguist, Materialistic, and Opinionated, the Goblin Horoscope seems appropriate for characters who want a humorous yet adventurous take on their characters. Classes associated with free-spiritedness include roles with multi-faceted skills in Black Desert Online like Archer, Kunoichi, Lahn, Ninja, and the Ranger.

5 Wagon

Characteristics: Ambitious, Calculating, Noble, Wealthy

Players who love Black Desert Online for its setting may have decided to pursue a career in being a seller instead, engaging in boosting their profits either through gathering materials and selling them or even through classic buy-and-sell in auction houses. Those who build characters specifically for this purpose may want to pursue the Wagon Horoscope, especially for keyword associations such as Wealthy and Calculating.

Moreover, players who have a headcanon for their characters may appreciate the symbolism of business and mercantilism associated with wagons, especially in ancient times. Those who want to pursue merchant characters or those who want to roleplay businessmen could easily do wonders with the Wagon Horoscope, and even Black Desert Online Classes such as the Dark Knight.

4 Sealingstone

Characteristics: Careful, Ephemeral, Quaint, Secretive

It’s not uncommon for MMOs like Black Desert Online to have deep lore such as its counterpart in World of Warcraft. And while the Horoscope system adds much-needed fluff for player characters, one may associate the concept with the likes of the Elder Scroll series. However, it’s equally as surprising for its version of a Horoscope system to include a Sealingstone category. Implied to be associated with powerful artifacts that seal dangerous magic, this Horoscope is associated with keywords like Careful, Ephemeral, Quaint, and Secretive.

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In turn, such a category is perfectly reserved for magic users - which in itself is comprised of a healthy roster of Classes in the greater Black Desert Online meta. Players who have spellcasters may consider assigning the Sealingstone to them, including Classes such as the Mystic, Sage, Sorceress, and even the Wizard and the Witch.

3 Shield

Characteristics: Deliberate, Disciplined, Rational

Players with a straightforward playstyle in MMOsreserved for tanks might appreciate how blunt the Shield could get. Characterized as being grounded and sturdy as its real-life counterpart, the Shield is as “melee” among all the Horoscopes in the game. Players who don’t want to think too hard about their Horoscope choice but want to make it impactful could greatly benefit from the Shield Horoscope due to its simplicity.

Moreover, the Shield Horoscope does make it much easier for players to associate their characters with hard-hitting combat styles, such as PVE in Black Desert Online dungeons. In turn, the Shield is fit for Classes such as the Warrior, Berserker, Dark Knight, and the Guardian.

2 Hammer

Characteristics: Brave, Combative, Conservative, Cooperative, Righteous

Among the Horoscopes for NPCs and players in Black Desert Online, it’s the Hammer that is perhaps the most indicative of a hard worker. Often associated with merchants and craftsmen, it makes sense for Hammers to be described as industrious as they are risk-takers, making them a rather ideal Horoscope for players who want to make a statement.

Not only that, but they seem to be one of the most common Horoscopes in the game. Players may note that stablemaster Lorenzo serves as one of the first NPCs they may be able to boost their intimacy with, and he is a Hammer sign. Establishing a relationship with him alone can grant players access to better stirrups and Black Desert Online horse armor, which can be helpful in their journey.

1 Dragon

Characteristics: Attentive, Exalted, Prestigious, Sensitive, Social

What better way to establish oneself as a savior in a game like Black Desert Online than to get perhaps one of the most mythical symbolisms in fantasy media? Compared to the rest of the Horoscopes, the Dragon easily sounds like the fanciest of all, especially considering it’s the only one that isn’t an animal or an object. Given the nature of the game as a martial arts title plus the savior-esque role of the player, assigning the Dragon Horoscope to a character can pave the way for an actual character “stat” to declare the player’s position as the main character.

Not only that, but players participating in roleplay servers could very well include their character’s Dragon Horoscope in their backstories, paving the way for storylines involving prophecies and similar concepts. In turn, such a Horoscope is perfect for Classes such as the Drakania, Musa, Maehwa, Nova, and the Valkyrie.

Black Desert Online was released on December 2014 and is available for the PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, iOS, and Android

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