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Ulukita, the Exalted Land


[h2]Discover the secrets of the new[/h2]
Ulukita Update

[h3]Available on November 29[/h3]

[h3]New Main Story: Continue the Tale of Bareeds III[/h3]
[h3]New Monster Zone: Darkseeker's Retreat[/h3]
[h3]New Items: Ator's Shoes, Kabua's Artifact & More![/h3]


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[h3]New Main Story[/h3]


Reunite in Ulukita with [color]Bareeds III, the tragic prince of Mediah...[/color]

The story continues nearly seven years since the first encounter with the Mediahn prince in 2016.

Embrace the new winds arising in Ulukita.
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[h3]A recap of the [color]four major characters...[/color]
Soon to be reunited in your adventure![/h3]

▲ Bareeds III
▲ Neruda Shen
▲ Sarma Anin
▲ Sirare


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Hey listen! Let the melodies of Altinova recall your memories.
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[h3]The Last Prince of Mediah
[color]Bareeds III[/color][/h3]



Originally posted by #bc0c0c
[color]The Three Days of Darkness[/color] – a calamity brought upon Mediah by Illezra.

For three days, the people in Mediah trembled in fear, consumed by madness, as pitch-black darkness covered the lands, blotting out both sun and moon.

And, alone in the dark, [color]Mediah Castle was lit ablaze.[/color]

Weak and incompetent, the monarchy easily crumbled, while Bareeds III barely escaped with his life, becoming the sole survivor of his royal bloodline.

From Neruda Shen, the self-appointed premier who claimed to be speaking on the young prince’s behalf,
to the Mediahn masses, whose favor he had long lost due to the oppressive rule of the Aksulp royal family, Bareeds III realized he was not safe and soon embarked to seek asylum in Valencia.

However, during that very journey, an incident occurs...


[h3]Mediah Merchants Union Chairman
[color]Neruda Shen [/color][/h3]



Originally posted by #bc0c0c
[color]The war between Calpheon and Valencia in the past[/color], and the continent of Mediah in between.

In place of the rather passive Mediahn monarchy at the time, the Mediah Merchants Union foresaw the flow of events and took matters in their own hands.

They gathered blacksmiths to support the Calpheon Alliance with resources, and successfully secured trading rights of the Black Crystals, whose value Calpheon didn’t fully realize.

They used part of the profits amassed from Calpheon to provide aid to Valencia, thereby also securing trade rights with the latter nation, who also would provide protection in return.

By single-handedly monopolizing the supply of goods in the region, they accumulated vast wealth, and with it, [color]the Mediah Merchants Union built Altinova.[/color]

Later, Neruda Shen would be voted in as chairman of the union with overwhelming support.
The Mediah Merchants Union soon became renamed as the Shen Merchant Guild.

With all of Mediah completely under his thumb, and now premier, Neruda Shen’s gaze lays upon the untouched lands of Ulukita...


[h3]Captain of the Shroud Knights
[color]Sarma Anin[/color][/h3]



Originally posted by #bc0c0c
The Shroud Knights, [color]an order of knights who answer solely to the Mediahn royal family. [/color]

Yet during the Three Days of Darkness, the order failed to protect the royal family.
The Shroud Knights were left with nothing and brought dishonor to their name.

Their purpose lost, their body and soul in disarray, the remnants scattered throughout Mediah.

Sarma Anin rose from the lowly ranks of a foot soldier to Captain of the Shroud Knights, solely due to her exceptional combat prowess.

[color]Having risked her life to rescue the Mediahn prince before,[/color] she continues to serve as loyal retainer to Bareeds III even to this day.

But now, she requests an investigation into the incident which occurs during the prince’s exile...


[h3]Prophet of Altinova
[color]Sirare[/color][/h3]



Originally posted by #bc0c0c
[color]One of the sons of the famed prophet family of Mediah, Sirare.[/color]

"The dark shadow is returning with the witch of darkness.."

His prophecies had never missed their mark, so when he foretold the coming of a threat equal in scale to the Three Days of Darkness to befall upon Mediah, all of Altinova was shaken to its core.

[color]Having stood by the side of Bareeds III as his childhood friend[/color], Sirare played a crucial role in aiding Bareeds III's exile, alongside Sarma Anin.

Now, Sirare has a new prophecy to unfold to the Adventurer...


[h3][color]Reunited at last[/color]
The divide widens between [color]Bareeds III and Neruda Shen[/color]
Long-buried secrets of Mediah uncovered

A land where new history shall be written...
[color]Ulukita awaits you[/color], Adventurer.[/h3]

[h3]New Monster Zone: Darkseeker's Retreat[/h3]
[h3]Recommended AP 310[/h3]
[h3]Recommended DP 420[/h3]


[color]Darkseekers' Retreat[/color] is the newest addition to Ulukita; this monster zone contains various item drops that will help Adventurers, such as yourself, grow even stronger.

There are two mechanics to look out for, the first being the [color]Eternal Darkseeker[/color]. This event has a chance to spawn after killing the different monsters within the Darkseeker’s Retreat. Large amounts of [color]Followers[/color] will then start to spawn and attack you after killing the [color]Eternal Darkseeker[/color]. Do not panic too much, as these monsters have reduced HP compared to their counterparts.

For the next event, after defeating the different [color]Darkseekers[/color], you will have a chance to spawn the [color]Blazing Embers[/color]. After destroying it, the [color]Sealed Artifact[/color] will activate. For approximately five minutes, the activated Artifact will disorientate your enemies at certain intervals. However, [color]Followers[/color] will not be affected by the Sealed Relic. Defeating a [color]Blazing Ember[/color] will drop you a guaranteed [color]Embers of Resonance![/color]

On that note, let’s take a look at the different loot that can be obtained from this monster zone!
[h3]New Items[/h3]


Enhancement Level
Ator’s Shoes
(Evasion)
Ator's Shoes
(Damage Reduction)
+0
  • DP: 87
  • Evasion: 48 (+96)
  • Damage Reduction: 39 (+19)
  • DP: 89
  • Evasion: 48 (+51)
  • Damage Reduction: 41 (+46)
Desperate Ator's Shoes
  • DP: 90
  • Evasion: 50 (+97)
  • Damage Reduction: 40 (+21)
  • DP: 92
  • Evasion: 50 (+52)
  • Damage Reduction: 42 (+48)
Distorted Ator's Shoes
  • DP: 93
  • Evasion: 51 (+98)
  • Damage Reduction: 42 (+22)
  • DP: 95
  • Evasion: 51 (+53)
  • Damage Reduction: 44 (+49)
Silent Ator's Shoes
  • DP: 96
  • Evasion: 53 (+100)
  • Damage Reduction: 43 (+24)
  • DP: 98
  • Evasion: 53 (+55)
  • Damage Reduction: 45 (+51)
Wailing Ator's Shoes
  • DP: 99
  • Evasion: 55 (+102)
  • Damage Reduction: 44 (+26)
  • DP: 101
  • Evasion: 55 (+57)
  • Damage Reduction: 46 (+53)
Obliterating Ator's Shoes
  • DP: 102
  • Evasion: 57 (+104)
  • Damage Reduction: 45 (+28)
  • DP: 104
  • Evasion: 57 (+59)
  • Damage Reduction: 47 (+55)


How to craft:
  • Flame of Resonance x1
  • PEN: Urugon's Shoes/Muskan's Shoes + 10 Caphras Level OR
  • PEN: Blackstar Shoes

* Flame of Resonance (or 100 Embers of Resonance) can be obtained as drop from the the Darkseekers' Retreat monster zone or it can be purchased from the Central Market.


Kabua Artifact
Obtained by defeating monsters in the Darkseeker’s Retreat
  • Extra AP Against Monsters +7
  • Monster Damage Reduction +20
  • Max HP +100
  • Max Stamina +75


Kabua's Fragment
Crafting Method: Manufacture (L)
  • Kabua's Fragment x100
  • Magical Lightstone Crystals x1,000


Ator's Powerstone (Alchmey Stone)
Obtained upon completing the Main Story of Ulukita
  • All AP +7
  • All Accuracy +9
  • Ignores All Resistance +4%
  • Attack Speed +4%
  • Casting Speed +4%

[Autumn Sale] Packages and Bundles Deals

[h3]Autumn is in full swing! Don’t miss the chance to enjoy Black Desert on a huge sale![/h3]

[h3]Sales Period[/h3]
November 21, 2023 (Tue) 10:00 AM – November 28, 2023 (Tue) 10:00 AM (PST)
November 21, 2023 (Tue) 19:00 – November 28, 2023 (Tue) 19:00 (CET)
November 21, 2023 (Tue) 13:00 – November 28, 2023 (Tue) 13:00 (EST)
November 21, 2023 (Tue) 18:00 – November 28, 2023 (Tue) 18:00 (UTC/GMT+8)


[h2]Black Desert[/h2]

[h3]Black Desert[/h3]NA/EU: 90% ↓ $9.99$0.99
TR/ASIA: 70% ↓ $5.99$1.79


[h2]Bundles[/h2]

[h3]Traveler to Explorer DLC                  [/h3]
NA/EU: 50% ↓ $29.99$14.99
TR/ASIA: 50% ↓ $24.99$12.49

[h3]Explorer to Conqueror DLC                  [/h3]
NA/EU: 50% ↓ $49.99$24.99
TR/ASIA: 50% ↓ $29.99$14.99

[h3]Traveler to Conqueror DLC                  [/h3]
NA/EU: 50% ↓ $79.99$39.99
TR/ASIA: 50% ↓ $54.99$27.49


For more information about the promotions, please visit the [Steam Store] page.

Thank you.

Steam Awards 2023 - Nominate Black Desert for the Labor of Love Category!



Adventurers,
We've been on an incredible journey together, battling bosses, conquering challenges, and making unforgettable memories. It's wholly thanks to the passion and dedication of our community that the Black Desert team can continue doing what we love.

And, as we approach the 9th anniversary of the game's very first release in Korea back in 2014, we humbly ask for the community's support in nominating Black Desert for the Steam Awards under the Labor of Love category.

If you share this love for Black Desert, you can nominate us for this category by clicking the Steam Awards banner above.

Thank you.

Events at a Glance 🌿⋆。˚

[h2]A Thousand Hearts Flutter at the Calpheon Ball![/h2]
Nov 16, 2023 (Thu) 00:00 (UTC) - Dec 6, 2023 (Wed) before maintenance


[h3]1000 Vell's Hearts, Inverted Heart of Garmoths, and Girin's Tears?![/h3]

[h3]Join us at the [color]Calpheon Ball[/color] and snatch up some luck every day![/h3]

[h3][ How to Participate ][/h3]

[1] Play for 30 min to 120 min every day and obtain [color]Daring Calpheon Seals[/color]!
[2] Use the Daring Calpheon Seals to [color]enter an instant raffle to obtain items[/color]!
[3] For those who do not win items, you will receive [color]Inspiring Calpheon Coins (100% chance!)[/color]
[4] Inspiring Calpheon Coins can be exchanged for various rewards such as [color]J's Hammer of Loyalty.[/color]


NAEU SEA MENA

[hr][/hr][h2]Tag your characters and gain EXP! [color]Copy and share your items![/color][/h2]
Nov 15, 2023 (Wed) after maintenance - Dec 6, 2023 (Wed) before maintenance

Try out your main character’s gears on a different class!

Only ONE Marni’s Unstable Fuel (10,000,000 Silver) required!


NAEU SEA MENA

[hr][/hr][h2]Craft Your Own Peridot Forest Path Wagon![/h2]
Nov 15, 2023 (Wed) after maintenance – Nov 29, 2023 (Wed) before maintenance

[color]Peridot Forest Path Wagon was improved with the Nov 15, 2023 (Wed) maintenance![/color]

Faster turn speed!
Smoother turns in narrow spaces!
Improved the durability and maximum power of exclusive parts!!


Prepare to build your own Peridot Forest Path Wagon during the event period!

[Wagon] Capricious Merindora
[Wagon] Flondor Goose Spirit

Complete the quests from Merindora in Grana and receive double Merindora's Element [color]required for crafting Peridot Forest Path Wagon![/color]



▲ Peridot Forest Path Wagon (with gear equipped)

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[hr][/hr][h2]Path of the Life Enthusiast! [color]Cooking[/color][/h2]
Nov 15, 2023 (Wed) after maintenance - Nov 29, 2023 (Wed) before maintenance

[h3][1]
[color]Obtain the Supreme Cooking Utensil[/color] through Challenge (Y) by logging in![/h3]

* Can be obtained only once per Family during the event period.

[h3][2]
[color]David Finto’s[/color] Festival Prep[/h3]

Assist the David Finto, who is preparing for a perfect festival - in return, he will offer Milk, which is used in cooking!

Beer x100


Accept [Event] [Daily] Finto's Festival Support and hand them over to David Finto to obtain the following!

Milk x500

* The quest can be completed once a day per Family.
* The quest does not count towards the completion of Rulupee’s Adventure Log.

[h3][3]
[color]Dalishain's[/color] Research[/h3]

During the event period, talk to Dalishain through the “[Event Buff] Heard you completed a new cooking research!” converstaion and exchange 5 energy to obtain an cooking buff!!

Located in major cities
[h3]Dalishain[/h3]
[h3][Event] Dalishain's Elixir[/h3]
Duration: 5 hours
  • Cooking Mastery +25
  • Cooking Time –5 sec

* The [Event] Dalishain's Elixir buff is applied immediately upon acquisition.
* If a new buff is obtained while the [Event] Dalishain's Elixir buff is applied, the duration does not stack.

[h3][4]
Who doesn’t love milk? Get [color]more milk[/color] during the event period![/h3]

Cow-milking Minigame
You can get more milk!

* Interact (R) with a Dairy Cow to attempt the milking minigame (consumes 10 Energy).



NAEU SEA MENA

[hr][/hr][h2]Path of the Life Enthusiast! [color]Farming[/color][/h2]
Nov 15, 2023 (Wed) after maintenance - Nov 29, 2023 (Wed) before maintenance

100%

Farming EXP


NAEU SEA MENA

[hr][/hr][h2]Path of the Life Enthusiast! [color]Alchemy[/color][/h2]
Nov 8, 2023 (Wed) after maintenance - Nov 22, 2023 (Wed) before maintenance

[h3]Obtain the [color]Supreme Alchemy Tool[/color] through Challenges (Y) by logging in![/h3]
Supreme Alchemy Tool

* Available only once per Family during the event.

NAEU SEA MENA

[hr][/hr][h2]What secrets have been whimsically Shai-ed away?[/h2]
Nov 8, 2023 (Wed) after maintenance – Nov 22, 2023 (Wed) before maintenance

Apparently, the Whimsical Shai randomly found by gatherers is rumored to have hidden gifts at Finto Farm, so shall we send in a worker to uncover her secret?

[1] Speak to Martina Finto at Finto Farm to activate the [color]Finto Farm Warehouse[/color] node!
[2] Send in a worker to the Finto Farm - [color]Finto Farm Warehouse[/color] node!
[3] The worker will send back a [color][Event] Petrichor Pouch[/color] in regular intervals!
[4] Open the [color][Event] Petrichor Pouch[/color] to obtain ✧alchemy material✧!


NAEU SEA MENA

[hr][/hr][h2]Alustin the Alchemist’s Hidden Alchemy![/h2]
Nov 8, 2023 (Wed) after maintenance - Nov 22, 2023 (Wed) before maintenance

[h3]Obtain [color]'[Event] Special Alchemy Tools'[/color] by [color]defeating monsters and performing alchemy[/color], and then bring them to Alustin![/h3]
[Event] Special Alchemy Tools


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[hr][/hr][h2]Mole-tiple moles during the event![/h2]
Nov 8, 2023 (Wed) after maintenance - Nov 22, 2023 (Wed) before maintenance

[h3]It's time to farm for [color]whack-a-mole!
During the event period, mole-tiple moles will spawn![/color][/h3]

NAEU SEA MENA

[hr][/hr][h2]Extra Atoraxxion Weekly Quest Reward!![/h2]
November 9, 2023 (Thu) 00:00 (UTC) - November 22, 2023 before maintenance

[h3]Extra [color]Vahmalkea[/color] Weekly Quest Reward![/h3]
Vahmalkea: Desert Chest
Vahmalkea: Hystrah Chest
Vahmalkea: Aakmah Chest
Atoraxxion: Rift Chest


[h3]Extra [color]Sycrakea[/color] Weekly Quest Reward![/h3]
Sycrakea: Abyssal Chest
Sycrakea: Astran Chest
Sycrakea: Prottia Chest
Atoraxxion: Rift Chest


[h3]Extra [color]Yolunakea[/color] Weekly Quest Reward![/h3]
Yolunakea: Scalding Chest
Yolunakea: Talibahar Chest
Yolunakea: Salunia Chest
Atoraxxion: Rift Chest


NAEU SEA MENA

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[h2]Path of the Life Enthusiast! [color]Gathering[/color][/h2]
Nov 1, 2023 (Wed) after maintenance - Nov 29, 2023 (Wed) before maintenance

50%

Life EXP (excl. Trading)


NAEU SEA MENA

Calpheon Ball 2023


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Calpheon Ball 2023

[h3]In gratitude to adventurers who have always enjoyed this great journey,
we present the Calpheon Ball to conclude 2023!

The chronicles of Black Desert and adventurers continue.[/h3]

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[h3]A heartwarming end to 2023, together with adventurers
who have shared precious moments with Black Desert!

The [color]Calpheon Ball 2023[/color] will be live streamed through the [color]official channels[/color].
Join us for this event prepared especially for our adventurers![/h3]

[color][Live][/color] Dec 16, 2023 (Sat) 07:00 CET / 06:00 UTC / 01:00 EST
Dec 15, 2023 (Fri) 22:00 PST


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