Black Desert News

Your ever-reliable daily login rewards have taken a step further beyond!

Not only is there a PEN (V) Boss Gear Enhancement Help Kit on Day 29 with an Advice of Valks (+110) and TET (IV) Blackstar Enhancement Help Kit on Day 30 with an Advice of Valks (+120), there’s even a Character Weight & Inventory Exchange Coupon on Day 31!

Event Period
- April 21, 2022 (Thu) 00:00 (UTC) - May 25, 2022 (Wed) 23:59 (UTC)

Event Details
- Login Rewards can be viewed by going to the in-game [ESC] menu → [Login Reward]. The rewards are sent to your “Black Spirit’s Safe” once you log in.



* The Valks' Support Box is a time-limited item that will expire 15 days after being obtained.
* More information about the Character Weight & Inventory Exchange Coupon will be provided at a later date.

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Additional Notices
- Unreceived login rewards due to missed logins during the event period cannot be recovered.
- You must log in with a level 7 or higher character to receive login rewards.
- Login rewards can only be collected once per Family.
- You can collect a second login reward when you play for an hour (or more) on Saturday and Sunday. This only applies to Adventurers that have less than the maximum number of stamps available and have not collected all the login rewards during the event period.
- Pearl Abyss reserves the right to change or cancel the event depending on mitigating circumstances. If changes are made, they can be found on this event page.
- Event items may have restrictions (sale/trade) and/or different binding settings/expiration dates. Due to this reason, these items cannot be transferred or restored.
- For details such as whether the item is bound, please refer to the in-game item description.
- Items and/or rewards that were used normally cannot be recovered.
- Participating in the event using inappropriate methods may result in a cancellation/retrieval of your reward(s) and/or restriction from the game.
- For any questions or concerns regarding the event, please contact us via Support.
- Any content not mentioned on this page is subject to the [Black Desert Event Rules].

Greetings Adventurers,

Here are the latest update details for Black Desert Online on April 20, 2022 (Wed).

[h3]Items[/h3]

As Black Desert has been on our adventure together with our Adventurers for a long time, there has been numerous items added into the world of Black Desert through the weekly updates. Therefore, this made it difficult for new Adventurers that are starting out to figure out what the items were for and whether or not they should it them or use them. So, we will strive to improve the item descriptions so that it is easier for new Adventurers to decide if they want to keep, collect, or use them.

● Improved the item descriptions of 316 items. It will clearly state how they can be obtained and what they are used for.
- More items have their descriptions improved in future updates.

Black Stones, Memory Fragments, Hunter's Seals, Gold Bars, Node/Conquest War items, and many more items would naturally pile up in our Adventurer's Inventory and take up a significant amount of weight. However, this will be changed as 344 items had their weight reduced. We hope this will help our Adventurers take off on their adventures, lighter than before.

● Decreased the weights of Gold Bars, Seals, Black Stones, and other stackable items (a total of 344 items).


[h3]Quest & Knowledge[/h3]

We increased the contribution EXP rewards for the regular quests in Balenos and Serendia. The regular quests are optional in the world of Black Desert, however, we felt that new Adventurers starting out and taking the time to explore the world should have enough points to rent storage and activate production nodes.

[h3]Drakania[/h3]

● Added Lv. 56, 57, and 58 Skill Enhancements.

– Lv. 56

– Lv. 57

– Lv. 58

[h3]Item[/h3]

As announced during CalpheON Episode 2, the processing stones were combined. We searched for a way to combine these stones together as many of our Adventurers have requested this change. Now, Adventurers will be able to mass process a variety of items with a single processing stone. We are also currently working hard on developing the Life Inventory and Lightstone Inventory.

● Combined processing stones that were differentiated by types.
- As the processing stones were combined, Shaking, Grinding, Chopping, Drying, Filtering, and Heating can be mass processed with one processing stone.


● Due to the consolidation of these items, the pre-existing processing stones will no longer be sold by the vendors. Instead, you will be able to purchase the new Loggia Processing Stone and Techthon Processing Stone from the same NPC vendors you purchased the pre-existing processing stones from.
- Removed: Loggia Processing Stone - Lake, Vitality, Energy, Sun, Wind, Lava, and Techthon Processing Stone - Lake, Vitality, Energy, Sun, Wind, Lava
- Added: Loggia Processing Stone, Techthon Processing Stone

As the processing stones were consolidated, the pre-existing processing stones that you had can either be used as an item or sold to NPC vendors for Silver. The pre-existing processing stones in your possession have all been replaced with "Sealed" processing stones. If you would like to use the processing stone as an item, then you can equip it after using it with Simple Alchemy (L).
Otherwise, you can sell all the extra processing stones for Silver to NPC vendors at the highest price that they were being sold at on the Central Market across the world.

● The following changes were made to your pre-existing Manos, Techthon, Loggia Processing Stones you have in your possession:
- All of your Processing Stones were removed from your possession and Sealed Processing Stones with the same enhancement level were sent to your Mailbox. (e.g.: +13 Manos Processing Stone - Lake → Sealed +13 Manos Processing Stone)
- Sealed Processing Stones cannot be equipped. You can either sell them to vendors for silver or use Simple Alchemy (L) to make them into processing stones that can be equipped.

[h3]Mount[/h3]

● Made the following improvements to the Mount Information window.
- Improved to display the skills that are not yet learned by the mount.
- Improved to display which courser skills the mount has learned or has yet to learn when mousing over the horse icon.


[h3]> You can read the rest of details of the update here <[/h3]

Greetings Adventurers!

We know many of you have Black Desert sitting on your library after getting it from an event or an offer. You may be wondering if this is the game for you or what makes it so special, so we want to show you why you should start your adventure in the world of Black Desert TODAY!

[h2]Graphics[/h2]

Black Desert offers next generation graphics with spectacular sceneries, realistic environments and sophisticated details. You will fall in love with the quality of the graphics!

* Screenshots taken by our adventurers on Steam

Are you afraid your computer might not be able to handle these amazing graphics? Do not worry! We recently introduced an update of AMD FideilityFX Super Resolution that simplifies how the game's graphics are processed and increases the game's performance. This means better performance without having to lower your graphics!

[h3]➤ [Learn more about AMD FSR][/h3]

[h2]Open World[/h2]

Multitude of activities and adventures without loading screens. Do you feel like slaying evil monsters? Go ahead and explore the monster lairs around the world. Maybe fighting is not for you, and you prefer more relaxed activities? That's also possible! Black Desert offers other activities such as horse taming, sailing or even having your own residence. Thousands of players make this game a lively open world without limitations!

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[h3]➤ [Explore a brand new region covered by snow and ice][/h3]

[h2]Combat[/h2]

Non-Target & Fast-Paced Combat: This means no clicking targets like old games or having to wait your turn to attack. Experience an innovative combat system unlike any other MMORPG with 24 different classes!

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[h3]➤ [Discover 24 unique classes with different fighting styles][/h3]

[h2]Customization[/h2]

Be whoever you want to be! Experience insane levels of customization: From height, torso, face, and skin texture, to micro-level details, your imagination is the limit!

* Screenshots taken by 0ktober, Mirmulnir and Reverielle,

[h3]➤ [Browser customizations from other adventurers][/h3]

[h2]Constant Updates and Improvements[/h2]

Black Desert goes beyond the limit and offers events, new contents and improvements every single week. We want Black Desert to be the best MMORPG of the world!



[h3]➤ [Drakania is the newest Black Dersert class][/h3]

[h2]New Player Perks[/h2]



As a new player enjoy faster progression and leveling by creating a season character! Once the season is over your character will be converted to a normal character and you will be able to keep all your progress. It's easier than ever to start your adventure in Black Desert!

[h3]➤ [Drakania Season][/h3]

Also enjoy rewards and special items that will help you during your adventurers just by logging in the game every day! The more you log in, the better the rewards are!

[h3]➤ [New & Returning Login Rewards][/h3]

[h2]Looking for friends to play the game?[/h2]



Adventures are better with friends! Join our Discord server and enjoy different channels where you will be able to meet new adventurers or get your doubts solved!

[h3]»Join our Discord server here«[/h3]

Greetings Adventurers!

We know many of you just started your adventurers in the world of Black Desert. In order to help you in your journey and as appreciation for playing Black Desert you can obtain the FREE Gift Pack which includes the following items:

- [Event] Treasurable Memories Classic Box x1
- [Event] Blessing of Kamasylve (7 Days) x1
- Inventory +8 Expansion Coupon x1
- Combat & Skill EXP 300% Scroll (60 min) x5
- Advice of Valks (+60) x1

※ [Event] Treasurable Memories Classic Box: Open the box to obtain an outfit suitable for your class.
※ [Event] Blessing of Kamasylve (7 Days): Use this item to get Energy Recovery +2, Item Drop Rate +20% buffs for 7 days.
※ Inventory +8 Expansion Coupon: Use this item to expand the Inventory slots of your character by 8 additional slots. This will allow you to carry even more items.
※ Combat & Skill EXP 300% Scroll (60 min): Use this item to gain a Combat and Skill EXP +300% buff for 60 minutes.
※ Advice of Valks (+60): Use this item to increase your enhancement chance by +60. This increases the probably of your enhancement succeeding.

What are you waiting for? Get your FREE Gift Pack here!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1778800/NAEU_Black_Desert__FREE_Gift_Pack/

[h2]Wait we are not done yet! We have more freebies![/h2]

Redeem the following coupon codes from the event CalpheON Episode 2 to earn even more rewards:

Code: HOPE-TOSE-EYOU-SOON

(Redeemable until June 15, 2022 (Wed) 23:59)

Code: THX4-WATC-HING-EPI2

(Redeemable until June 15, 2022 (Wed) 23:59)

Code: GRAB-YOUR-JSHA-MMER

(Redeemable until May 24, 2022 (Tue) 23:59)

QUIZ-SHOW-GIFT-HERE

(Redeemable until June 15, 2022 (Wed) 23:59)

[h3]How to redeem these coupons?[/h3]
- Go the in-game Menu (ESC) → Adventurer Support (F11) → [Use Coupon] menu. Redeemed rewards will be sent to your in-game mailbox (B).
- Coupons can also be redeemed on the official website under [Coupons]

Greetings Adventurers,

Here are the latest update details for Black Desert Online on March 30, 2022 (Wed).

[h3]Background Music Revamp[/h3]
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The world of Black Desert is filled with diverse regions which also play unique background tracks that were composed to best fit the culture and atmosphere of each region. In an attempt to introduce more of our Adventurers to these delightful sounds, we revamped the entire background music system, and the specifics involving how each track is repeated and played in-game. We also plan on adding exclusive tracks to play when your character riding on horseback, so please look forward to more of such ear candy to be updated in the near future.

● Reworked the background music playback system to play music according to the individual styles of the five major regions in the continent.
- The playback system will now play several tracks in succession, instead of repeating the same track over and over again for the same region.
- Combat music will now fade while fighting normal monsters; in areas with constant combat, music that best suits the specific region will play.
* We plan to add horse riding music in a future update.

[h3]Drakania[/h3]

● Improved movements during auto-navigation to appear more natural.
● Improved HP bar/Family name and other UI features to no longer overlap with her character if her height was customized to max height.
● Markthanan's Flourish - Improved the camera effect to display more naturally.
● Dragon's Advance - Improved to combo more smoothly from moving forward or sprinting.
● Azure Onslaught - Changed to combo from jumping forward.
● Azure Onslaught - Changed the down slashing animation to occur faster.
● Azure Onslaught - Improved to combo more smoothly into other skill.
● Markthanan's Scale - Improved to now be cancellable by pressing the "Q" key once more.
● Prime: Markthanan's Scale - Improved to now be cancellable more quickly.
● Brimbolt Strike, Flow: Brimbolt Wave - Changed to now be comboed into Slayer Training's attack 2.
● Embers - Changed to now spin and deal the down slash animation more quickly.
● Omnislash, Skewer - Changed to now stab with the Slayer more quickly during the skill.
● Flow: Asphyxiate - Changed the preceding skill to Skewer I.
● Abyssal Fang - Improved to now activate the skill by spinning your character based on the direction the camera is facing.
● Markthanan's Dominion - Changed Azure Onslaught or Markthanan's Breath to have a higher priority to activate when pressing directional keys over this skill
● Dragon's Maw - Increased the activation speed of attack 2.
● Markthanan's Heart - Improved to now apply its effects to Black Spirit: Markthanan's Flourish and Black Spirit: Blazing Strike during the skill. The skill description has been changed accordingly.
● Improved the slowdown effect on hits for the following skills.
- Markthanan's Flourish, Brimbolt Strike, Flow: Brimbolt Wave, Markthanan's Scale, Dragonwalk, Azure Onslaught, Flow: Markthanan's Wings, Flow: Markthanan's Claws
● Markthanan's Dominion - Improved to now combo more smoothly into Dragonwalk and Brimbolt Raze.
● Brimbolt Raze - Improved to now recover ions not only for pulled target hits.
● Omnislash - Improved to now combo from Dragonwalk and Refraction with its attack 2.
● Azure Onslaught - Improved to combo more smoothly into Markthanan's Dominion.
● Blazing Strike - Improved to activate instantly when comboed from the following skills.
- Skewer, Flow: Markthanan's Claws, Flow: Markthanan's Wings, Omnislash attack 1, Markthanan's Flourish
● Flow: Asphyxiate - Improved to activate faster when used after Blazing Strike.
● Dragonwalk - Improved to combo more smoothly into Skewer.
● Markthanan's Flourish (I to Absolute) - Fixed the issue where the skill would activate once more when comboed into Flow: Markthanan's Wings or Refraction.
● Markthanan's Scale - Changed the part of the skill description about charging ions since the skill does not actually charge ions.
● Fixed the issue where abnormal movements would be displayed when holding Directional Keys + SPACE after jumping to the left or right in a non-combat stance.
● Embers - Fixed the issue where it wouldn't be activated while moving.
● Fixed the issue where your slayer would appear abnormal when sprinting after dismounting your horse.
● Markthanan's Flourish - Fixed the issue where Sprint attacks of Slayer Training would continue when the skill is locked or not learned.
● Fixed the issue where your character's movements would appear abnormal when mounting a fast horse in combat stance.
● Dragonwalk - Fixed the issue where the motion would appear abnormal when comboing into Skewer.
● Fixed the issue where your character's shard would appear abnormal when jumping over walls while sprinting.
● Prime: Dragonborn Constitution - Fixed the issue where the effect that removes the "Movement, Attack, Casting Speed decrease for nearby allies" effect wouldn't be applied.
● Markthanan's Heart - Fixed the issue where the effects wouldn't be applied under certain circumstances.
● Brimbolt Raze - Fixed the issue where all 10 targets would be pulled in after other skills, regardless of the skill level.
● Dragon's Maw IV - Fixed the issue where the attack 1 damage and effects wouldn't be applied when comboing with other skills.
● Abyssal Fang - Fixed the issue where comboing into Dragon's Maw wouldn't display visual effects.
● Fixed the issue where you couldn't use Processing with Shattered Dragon's Malice even when Heating 15 Dragon Scale Fossils with the effect of Ceaseless Vengeance.

[h3]Contents[/h3]

● Adjusted the amount of Parley consumed per Barter to be reduced by 0.1% per Barter Level from Master 11 to Guru 50.


[h3]Items[/h3]

As we mentioned during the CalpheON - Episode 2 Q&A session, we have adjusted the cooldown for all elixirs. You will now be able to drink a variety of elixirs in content such as party monster zones with shorter cooldown times. Please drink responsibly.

● Reduced the cooldown of Elixirs, Enhancers, and Damage Reducers from 10 sec to 1 sec.

[h3]UI[/h3]

● Added a function where upon successfully enhancing to [PEN (V) Naru gear], you'll be able to immediately convert it into [PRI (I) Tuvala gear] from the Enhancement window.


● Added a new colored icon for a Fence with crops that can be harvested (R) or undergo plant breeding (F5) when viewed on the World Map (M).


[h3]> You can read the rest of details of the update here <[/h3]