What character is the strongest?

NLs have been in denial ever since Pirates were added to the game.

Most Nightlords still falsely believe they are at the top, true, but it's all a matter of how and where really. Corsairs looks much more dynamic and versatile in general, but some areas NLs still manage better.

Also people always forget the simple aspects of taste and preference. I find gaviota and the octopus summons ugly, I do not enjoy the design of the guns and I think the boat could have been made in a less corny way (cannon bathtub much).
On the other hand I do like the dark nature of a Nightlord and find the skills not so tamely looking. For me ninja always beat pirate, and that weight in about 300 times more than the simple damage issue.
Play Maple with your heart and not the e-penor