Gunner theme in BDO is scattered throughout multiple characters with Corsair being the closest to using an actual firearm. But not close enough :3
Enjoying some parts of both - Berserker hand cannon and Corsair steam harpoon finesse I could not help but notice none of these classes act like what I imagine a gunner would behave.
Mechanically, closest to my desired range class theme was always Archer - his acrobatic movement and impressive animations were very pleasing.
Sadly I can only pretend a crossbow is a gun for as long as I don't need to switch to bow style. On top of that, Archer is a "weird one" with no proper succession and his recent changes made me stop using him completely despite being one of my favorite alt grinders.

Can we have a REAL GUNNNER in BDO then? I think YES!
I Imagine a GUNNER / GUNBLADE male operating best on a mid range, swiftly shifting between stabs and slashes to rapid shots. No need for grab or Q block in his succesion, Gunblader can impose his will and create opportunities instead of relying purely on opponents' mistakes.

I see theme and lore of such character as a soldier, mercenary, hunter or an outcast.

For an awakening I imagined dual SWORDS as thematically rhyming with dual wielding short blades.

Wide swings and fierce stabs would complement his explosive basic kit perfectly.

I dedicate this concept to all the wonderful games which introduced gunner classes into fantasy setting.

Hoping PA decides to mix dual pistols into BDO one day, somewhere between a flame whip, hammer and nunchucks  :3

Cheers!

EDIT:
Cleaned up the main concept a bit, maybe not even the final form :3

Celebrating GUNNER announcement with a quick doodle!

What a time to be excited for BDO future! <3

Love the bayonette design on the gun. I think it'd be awesome if that's implemented in the official class :)

Thank you!

I toyed with both gunblade and bladegun  concepts, would not mind the awakening having long blades with firepower included but "clean" version of fantasy variation on rapiers seems just as good.

Happy New Year everyone!

The best year in BDO history so far because every day brings us closer to official Gunner reveal. Yay!

Here are slightly cleaned up gunblades + bonus, more crude model with longer barrel and more composed blade.

Hope you like it, I feel like posting more stuff very soon ;3

Amazing artwork tho i'm not sold on the hats. Perhaps a lil bit more steampunk? 

Rough take on Awakening soldier-esque style with not much details on bladeguns.

As long as the blades are... well.. long? I mean, maintaining reach is crucial even when firepower is being sacrificed for more personal approach.

Ooh, I feel it already, slash, slash, swift dodge, pow, pow and more ka-pow!  *o*

Two quick drawings, variation of fencer costume and soldier toying with assymetry of bladeguns.