Hi, I've recently came back since the whole new source game doesn't work fiasco. I have about 3bil worth in funds, and a terrible bishop to leech kind of :/ I would rather not hp wash, at least a lot?? I'm currently somewhat leaning towards a Hero but, I'm not sure.
Welcome back! I would suggest making a Dark Knight or a Hero! Both classes do not need much funding to have good dps and cheapest to HP wash!
What I'd AVOID: Assassin's Bowmasters Pirates. (All heavily require washing for endgame) Your best bet is any Warrior, Mage, or a Bandit. Me being in the same situaton as you, I'd choose DK or Bandit. Corsairs solely rely on their Battleship and it gets kinda boring for me. (IMO) DK Require 100 washes by 155. Requires 30 INT approx each level starting at Lv. 40. Either throw some Base Int in there or wear some robes for a couple levels til your Zak Helm and you're golden. Bandit's are just fun in general. (Again, IMO)