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[h2]Harvest Sale – Up to 90% Off![/h2]
[h2]A Bountiful Start to Your Journey.[/h2]

[h3]Gear up this season with sales up to 90% off.[/h3]

Originally posted by author
Steam Sale Period:
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[h2]Package[/h2]

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

Welcome to Shakatu's Goldmine! Shakatu unveils GOLDEN Events!

[h2]Check out this week's new events![/h2]

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[The Month of Shakatu] Shakatu's Lost Gold Coins
  • Nov 6, 2025 (Thu) maintenance - Dec 3, 2025 (Wed) after maintenance


[h2]Collect [Event] Gold Coins of Unknown Design
via PvE/Gathering/Fishing![/h2]

  • Nov 6, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Dec 4, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance


[h3][⚔️PvE] Defeat any monster to loot [Event] Gold Coins of Unknown Design!
- Note: Defeat monsters closer to your level for a better drop rate![/h3]
[h3][🪓Gathering] Collect the gold coins via various Gathering activities.
- Note: This excludes water scooping, shoveling, and milking![/h3]
[h3][🎣Fishing] Reel up the gold coins from any fishable body of water.
- Note: You can fish them up via auto-fishing, regardless of auto-discard settings![/h3]


[h2]Log in Daily for Event] Gold Coin of Unknown Design x540 via Challenge (Y)
[/h2]
  • Nov 7, 2025 (Fri) 00:00 (UTC) - Dec 3, 2025 (Wed) 23:59 (UTC)



Play for 60 min

Play for 120 min


[Event] Gold Coin of Unknown Design x10


[Event] Gold Coin of Unknown Design x10
* Each Challenge (Y) can be completed daily once per Family.


[h2]Collect [Event] Gold Coins of Unknown Design
to Exchange via Shakatu for Rewards.[/h2]


Main Rewards


[Event] Thankful Premium Outfit Box


[Event] Choose Your Landscape Paint Box


Noble Stature Chest


[Event] Shakatu's Dazzling Box


Advice of Valks (+250)


[Event] Shakatu's Reward Box


Learn More!

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[h3]"I have curated a number of useful items—may they serve you well."[/h3]
[h3][color]From Cron Stones to Hammer Boxes[/color][/h3]
The Month of Shakatu Special


Unlock 21 days of special login rewards.


Originally posted by author

[h3]My thanks for agreeing to the trade, Adventurer.
For your sake, I shall unlock the Shakatu Merchants’ Storage.

For the next twenty-one days,
I will offer supplies to support your journey into the Demon Realm.

I have curated items to strengthen your gear—may they serve you well.[/h3]
  • Nov 7, 2025 (Fri) 00:00 (UTC) - Dec 10, 2025 (Wed) 23:59 (UTC)

Log in 21 days to get


Cron Stone x4,500


Choose Your Transcendent Hammer Box x2


[NEW] [Event] Shakatu's Dazzling Box x3


[Event] Dim Origin of Dark Hunger x10
Learn More!

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[h3]All Ongoing Events[/h3]

[October 30th] Upgrade with Imperfect Power!! New Events at a Glance!

[h2]Check out this week's new events![/h2]

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Haven’t reformed your accessories yet, Adventurer?
Now’s the time with Jewels of Imperfect Power!


  • Oct 30, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Nov 13, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance


[h2]Subjugate during the event period
and gather [color][Event] Jewels of Imperfect Power![/color][/h2]


[h3]* You can even obtain them in the all-new Edania region!
[/h3]

[h2]Exchange [color][Event] Jewels of Imperfect Power[/color]
via the Manage Currency UI for Cups or
[color]Shards of the Night[/color] to upgrade accessories![/h2]




Exchangeable Items

[Event] Jewel of Imperfect Power Required


Cup of a Lonely Cloud

200


Cup of Dwindling Starlight

200


Cup of Lone Tide

200


Cup of Tragic Nightfall

200


Cup of Earth's Sorrows

200


Shard of the Tearful Night

1


Shard of the Furious Night

1


Shard of the Drained Night

1
* You can continue to exchange Jewels even after the event ends!


[h3]Tip![/h3]
[h3]Perform Heating on one of the Cups
with 20 Essence of Dawn to craft
an exclusive cup for your Kharazad accessories!
[/h3]



[color][Max HP +300][/color]
Cup of Destined Dawn


[color][All AP +3, All Damage Reduction +6][/color]
Cup of Burgeoning Dusk


[color][Max HP +125, Critical Hit damage +3%][/color]
Cup of Callous Sun


[color][All AP +3, Max Stamina +100][/color]
Cup of Reticent Moonbeams


Learn More!

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Imperial Horse Delivery: Double Oblivion Flowers!
Saddle Up for Training!


  • Oct 30, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Nov 13, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance


[h2][color]Mount EXP & Training EXP[/color] Hot-Time!
[/h2]


Now’s the time for Training! Level up your mounts faster than ever!

[h3][color]50%[/color][/h3]
Mount EXP & Training EXP


[h2]Take on the [color][Event] [Daily] Liana’s Special Info quest
Tame a Wild Horse[/color] each day to earn [color][Event] Shining
Capture Seals![/color][/h2]

* [color]This quest can be completed once a day per Family[/color]




[h3]“Valentine's Apprentice” Liana,
found in each town[/h3]



Quest Reward


[Event] Shining Capture Seal


[h2]Complete imperial horse deliveries for
[color]double Flowers of Oblivion & [Event] Imperial
Training Delivery Invoices[/color][/h2]



Get double the Flowers of Oblivion

Tier 6: x10 → x20
Tier 7: x15 → x30
Tier 8: x20 → x40


Get double the Flowers of Oblivion
depending on the horse’s tier.


Tier 6 - x12
Tier 7 - x14
Tier 8 - x16
  • You cannot obtain Flowers of Oblivion or [Event] Imperial Training Delivery Invoices when delivering Dream Horses through Imperial Delivery.
  • You can still exchange the blue grade [Event] Imperial Training Delivery Invoices with the Stable Keeper in any town, just like before.


[h2]Exchange [color][Event] Imperial Training Delivery Invoices[/color]
or various items through the [color]Manage Currency
window.[/color][/h2]


Key Items


Horse Emblem: Imperial Steed


Horse Emblem: Tier 8 Golden Horse


Learn More!


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[h3]All Ongoing Events[/h3]

New Arena of Solare Season Starts Now!

A new season of Arena of Solare has begun!


Originally posted by author
[h3]A new Arena of Solare season is just around the corner.[/h3]
This time, we've revamped the scoring system to better differentiate ranks based on Arena points, introduced a new battlefield, and made balance changes to certain equipment.
On top of that, rewards for matches above the Shining Spear emblem have been upgraded, and a new victory pose feature has been added to make your wins feel even more rewarding. We hope you'll dive into the new Arena of Solare season and enjoy all the new updates.



New Season Period

Oct 23, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Nov 27, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance



Ranked Match

Mon-Fri:
[NA] 16:00 - 00:00 PDT
[EU] 17:00 - 01:00 CEST

Sat-Sun:
[NA] 12:00 - 00:00 PDT
[EU] 13:00 - 01:00 CEST



Practice Match

Mon-Fri:
[NA] 11:00 - 2:00 PDT
[EU] 12:00 - 3:00 CEST

Sat-Sun:
[NA] 11:00 - 2:00 PDT
[EU] 12:00 - 3:00 CEST


[h3]- Changed the scoring rules for Arena of Solare.[/h3]
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ◆ Adjusted the points gained or lost per win/loss in a match: 25 points → 20 points
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ◇ Changed the maximum and minimum points gained or lost per match according to the results: 35/15 points → 28/12 points

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ◆ Adjusted the points earned for a win during placement matches: 60 points → 36 points

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ◆ Changed the win streak bonus to be awarded at 2/4/8 consecutive wins instead of 3/4/11.
‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ◇ Adjusted the win streak bonus points to 2/5/8 points at each respective streak milestone.

[h3]- Changed the starting points according to last season's emblem.[/h3]

Previous Season Emblem

New Season Starting Score

Radiant Spear (2,101 to 2,400) to Solare Incarnate (2,401+)

Dawn Spear I (1,201)

Twilight Spear (1,801 to 2,100)

Skilled Soldier IV (1,101)

Shining Spear (1,501 to 1,800)

Skilled Soldier IV (1,101)

Dawn Spear (1,201 to 1,500)

Skilled Soldier I (801)

Skilled Soldier (801 to 1,200)

Apprentice Soldier IV (701)

Beginner Soldier to Apprentice Soldier (up to 800)

Apprentice Soldier IV (701)

No play record

Apprentice Soldier IV (701)


[h3]- Adjusted the available Magic Crystals and gear that can be equipped in the Arena of Solare.
[/h3]


Arena of Solare) Magic Crystals Added

Equipment Slot

Magic Crystal

Stats

Main Weapon


Secrua's Wave Crystal

Extra AP Against Adventurers +1
Max HP +250

Sub-weapon


Corrupted Light Crystal

All AP +2
Critical Hit Extra Damage +11%

Sub-weapon


Crystal of Sacred Darkness

All AP +3
Back, Down, and Air Attack Extra Damage +12%

Awakening Weapon


Glorious Crystal of Gallantry - Resolute

Extra AP Against Adventurers +2
All Accuracy +27
Max HP +250




Arena of Solare) Magic Crystals Changed

Equipment Slot

Magic Crystal

Stats

Main Weapon


Secrua's Flaming Crystal

(Adjusted) All Special Attack Extra Damage +7.5% → +5%
(Removed) All Damage Reduction -5
(Removed) All Evasion -8

Sub-weapon


Missing Captain's Crystal - Sail

(Adjusted) Max Stamina +150 → +200
(Added) Movement Speed +2.5%
(Removed) Max HP +350

Awakening Weapon


Pilgrim's Crystal: Providence

(Adjusted) Max HP +150 → +250
(Added) HP Recovery +50
(Removed) Max Stamina +250





Arena of Solare) Magic Crystals Removed

Equipment Slot

Magic Crystal

Stats

Main Weapon


Visionary Crystal of Elkarr

All Accuracy +30

Sub-weapon


Corrupted Magic Crystal

Critical Hit Damage +10%
All AP +2
All Damage Reduction -2

* 2 Crystal Set Effect
Critical Hit Damage +2%

Awakening & Sub-weapon


Ultimate Combined Magic Crystal - Macalod

All AP +3
Max Stamina +30
Combat EXP +3%

* 2 Crystal Set Effects
All AP +5
Max Stamina +100
All Accuracy +4

* 4 Crystal Set Effects
All AP +5
Max Stamina +100
All Accuracy +4
Combat EXP +5%

Awakening & Sub-weapon


Ultimate Combined Magic Crystal - Hoom

All Accuracy +2
All Damage Reduction +3
All Evasion +5
Max HP +75
All Resistance +1%

* 2 Crystal Set Effects
All Damage Reduction +5
Max HP +150
All Evasion +4

* 4 Crystal Set Effects
All Damage Reduction +5
Max HP +150
All Evasion +4
All Accuracy +3
All Resistance +3%



Arena of Solare) Gear Added

Equipment Slot

Accessory

Stats

Earring


Resolute Earring - Max HP

Max HP +250



Arena of Solare) Gear Removed

Equipment Slot

Accessory

Stats

Earring


Resolute Earring - Black Spirit's Rage

Displayed AP +15
Accuracy +10
Self-obtainable Black Spirit's Rage +10%



Arena of Solare) Gear Added

Equipment Slot

Accessory

Stats

Earring


Resolute Earring - Black Spirit's Rage Recovery

Displayed AP +12 → +15
Black Spirit's Rage Recovery per 10 sec: 0.5% → 0.3%

* Due to changes in Magic Crystals and gear, any previously set Arena of Solare Exclusive Gear has been reset.

[h3]- Added a feature that lets you perform a victory pose after winning an Arena of Solare match.
[/h3]"Set Victory Pose" is available next to "Set Gear" in the Arena of Solare UI.
Victory poses are displayed only after all rounds end with a final victory and do not trigger in case of a draw.
The following Social Actions cannot be selected as a victory pose:
  • Forward Sweep
  • Graduation!
  • Ride Board


Changed the battlefields with the start of the new season.
The new season will take place across four battlefields, including Olun's Valley, Kermelun Wilds, and Gyfin Rhasia Temple (Upper).


Olun's Valley

Kermelun Wilds

Gyfin Rhasia Temple (Upper)

Neftak Outpost


[h3]Increased the victory and defeat rewards for matches starting from Shining Spear Emblem (1,501 points).[/h3]
Match rewards below this emblem remain unchanged.


Match Result

Rewards (Before)

Rewards (After)

Victory

Exultant Solare Box (contains Gold Bar 1,000G x1)
Seal of Solare x50


Elated Solare Box (contains Gold Bar 1,000G x2)
Seal of Solare x50

Defeat

Rallying Solare Box (contains Gold Bar 100G x6)
Seal of Solare x30


Courageous Solare Box (contains Gold Bar 1,000G x1)
Seal of Solare x30

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New Ranked Match Victory Rewards!
Arena of Solare Challenges Available Now.


[h3]Seek out the newly added Challenges under “Challenge (Y) - Goal” in-game.[/h3]
All past ranked match victories since Aug 17, 2022 (Wed) count.


Preview the New Social Action - [Dance] Pikki Pikki!

Reward

Win 10 Ranked Matches

Cron Stone x500

Win 20 Ranked Matches

Cron Stone x700

Win 30 Ranked Matches

Cron Stone x1000

Win 50 Ranked Matches

Cron Stone x1500

Win 100 Ranked Matches

Cron Stone x2000

Win 150 Ranked Matches

Cron Stone x3000

Win 200 Ranked Matches

Cron Stone x4000

Win 300 Ranked Matches

Cron Stone x5000

Win 400 Ranked Matches

Cron Stone x7000

Win 500 Ranked Matches

Cron Stone x10000

Win 1000 Ranked Matches

Cron Stone x20000

Win 2000 Ranked Matches

Cron Stone x30000


Learn More about the Arena of Solare Update!

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[h2]Play Solare ranked matches and complete the [color]Solare Pass[/color].[/h2]
[color][Solare Pass][/color] Path to the Throne



[hr][/hr][h3]Solare Special Pass & Points Acquistion Period[/h3]
  • Oct 23, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Nov 27, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance

[h3]Solare Special Pass Reward Collection Period[/h3]
  • Oct 23, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Dec 4, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance
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[h2]New Arena of Solare Season
Brings Solare Special & Pass[/h2]

[h3]Take on ranked matches in the Arena of Solare and rack up Pass Points.
Every milestone delivers unique Solare Special rewards![/h3]


Ranked Win

Ranked Draw

Ranked Loss

5 points

3 points

2 points


[h2][color]Traces of Thunderbolt[/color] and Power Buffs
via Solare Special Rewards[/h2]


Click the Special Pass icon on the top right of your screen to open the Solare Special UI.


Purchase the Special Solare Pass from the Pearl Shop (F3)
to unlock unique titles, special dances exchangeable
via “[Solare] Seals of the Sun” for up to 14 additional rewards.


Solare Special Pass

Additional benefits
with the Solare Special Pass!

Solare Special Pass!
1,900 Pearls


[h3]Solare Special & Pass Rewards[/h3]

Pass Points

Base Rewards

Extra Reward

2


Item Collection Increase Scroll x5


[Solare] Seal of the Sun x2

5


[Event] Enhancement Help Kit II


[Event] Enhancement Help Kit V

10


Cron Stone x100


[Solare] Seal of the Sun x1

15


Choose Your Glorious Buff Box


Choose Your Glorious Buff Box

20


Black Spirit Essence x2


[Solare] Seal of the Sun x1

25


Cron Stone x100


Supreme Old Moon Box

30


Old Moon Fortune Scroll Box


[Solare] Seal of the Sun x1

35


Choose Your Glorious Buff Box


Choose Your Glorious Buff Box

40


Cron Stone x100


[Solare] Seal of the Sun x1

45


Memory Fragment x30


Choose Your Glorious Buff Box

50


Choose Your Combat/Life Scroll Box


[Solare] Seal of the Sun x1

55


Cron Stone x100


Advice of Valks (+150)

60


[Event] Enhancement Help Kit III


[Event] Choose Your Premium Outfit Box

70


Radiant Solare Special Box


Dazzling Solare Special Box


  • You can earn [Solare] Seals of the Sun on an ongoing basis through the regularly held Solare Special Pass.


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[h3]TIP[/h3]
The Arena of Solare Victory Pose feature has been added with the Oct 23 (Thu) update.

You can now choose from a variety of Social Actions, including Dances, to customize your own unique victory pose.

- For more information, please go to [Update Details - October 23, 2025].



Preview the New Social Action - [Dance] Pikki Pikki!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[Solare] Seal of the Sun Exchangeables > [Dance] Social Action Preview has more dances!

Learn More

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[New & Returning] Supporting Your Adventure Every Step of the Way!

[New & Returning] Supporting Your Adventure,
Every Step of the Way!


[h2]Grab special items to start your adventure,
whether you're new or returning.[/h2]

  • Oct 24, 2025 (Fri) 00:00 - Feb 25, 2026 (Wed) 23:59 (UTC)


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Originally posted by author
New Adventurer?

Adventurers logging in within 60 days (1440 hours) of creating a Family.

* New Adventurer benefits last 60 days after creating your secondary password.


Returning Adventurer?

Adventurers who haven’t logged in to the game for at least 30 days (720 hours) and haven’t used the Web Central Market (Black Desert+/official website) for at least 30 days
* Returning Adventurer benefits last for 30 days after logging in with the above conditions met.

※You can check the benefit periods for New and Returning Adventurers via the Black Spirit window at the top left of the screen.



[New Adventurers] Leveling Supplies




[New Adventurer – Week 1] Season Character Level Up Supplies!


[Day 1] [Event] New Adventure Box


[Day 2] Marsh's Artifact - Extra AP Against Monsters


[Day 3] Marsh's Artifact - Extra AP Against Monsters


[Day 4] Apparel 50% DC Coupon


[Day 5] Combat & Skill EXP 300% Scroll (60 min) x10


[Day 6] Contract: [Storage Maid] Fairy Irene

IMG
[Day 7] 8,000 Loyalties



[Event] New Adventure Box

Open to get all of the following


Inventory +16 Expansion Coupon


Elion's Blessing x5


[Event] [Pet] Kuku


Brady's Nutritious Feed x10


Item Collection Increase Scroll x10




[New Adventurer - Week 2] Time to Pump Those Numbers! Reach for DEC (X) Tuvala Gear.


[Day 8] 50% Discount Coupon

[Day 9] Radiant Fairy Wings (Aloof Laila)


[Day 10] Theiah's Orb x5


[Day 11] Ancient Magic Crystal of Crimson Flame - Power


[Day 12] Artisan's Memory x10


[Day 13] DEC (X) Tuvala Weapon Enhancement Kit


[Day 14] [Event] Supreme Old Moon Scroll x5



DEC (X) Tuvala Weapon Enhancement Kit

Open to get all of the following


Cron Stone x500


Valks' Cry x30


Memory Fragment x50




[New Adventurer - Week 3] Enhance Your Accessories & Defense Gear to DEC (X) And Head to New Monster Zones!


[Day 15] DEC (X) Tuvala Accessory Enhancement Kit


[Day 16] Value Pack (7 Days)
* Applied immediately upon acquisition


[Day 17] Elion's Tear x10


[Day 18] Cup Crafting Box


[Day 19] Function 20% Discount Coupon


[Day 20] DEC (X) Tuvala Def. Gear Enhancement Kit


[Day 21] [Pet] Haetae (Tier 3)



DEC (X) Tuvala Accessory Enhancement Kit

Open to get all of the following


Essence of Dawn x30


BON Dawn Crystal - All AP



Cup Crafting Box

Open to get all of the following


Shard of the Furious Night x20


Shard of the Drained Night x20


Shard of the Tearful Night x20


Heart of the Arid Forest x20


Magical Shard
x20



DEC (X) Tuvala Def. Gear Enhancement Kit

Open to get all of the following


Concentrated Magical Black Stone x100


Advice of Valks (+150)


Valks’ Cry x30


Memory Fragment x50


Cron Stone x500

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[Returning Adventurers] Leveling Supplies




[Returning Adventurer - Week 1] Return to Adventure with New Supplies!


[Day 1]
Value Pack (3 Days)
* Applied immediately upon acquisition


[Day 2] Item Collection Increase Scroll: Advanced x5


[Day 3] Secret Book of Florin x5


[Day 4] Combat & Skill EXP 300% Scroll (60 min) x5


[Day 5] 30% Discount Coupon


[Day 6] 3,000 Loyalties


[Day 7] [Event] Enhancement Help Kit V



[Returning Adventurer - Week 2] Take a Step Further to Become Stronger.


[Day 8] Apparel 50% DC Coupon


[Day 9] Advice of Valks (+80) x2


[Day 10] High-quality Perfume Box x3


[Day 11] [Event] Supreme Old Moon Scroll x5


[Day 12] Ellie's Magical Elixir


[Day 13] Cup Crafting Box


[Day 14] Advice of Valks (+100)


[Day 15] [Event] Dreaming of Adventures Box


Learn More!