Hello, Adventurers.

This is The MMORPG, Black Desert.

These are the updates made to Black Desert on October 1, 2019.

※ Please read below for details.

Event

• • ● Black Desert’s Week 2!

  You have a chance to obtain ‘Fortune/Rarity Pouches’ by defeating monsters, gathering, and fishing during the event period!

  
  Event Period

  - October 1, 2019 (Tue) after maintenance - October 16, 2019 (Wed) before maintenance

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  • ● The Trainers Festival Begins

   Event 1. The Perfect Time for Training!

  Mount/Training EXP gain will be increased as shown below during the event period! 

  
  Event Period

  - October 1, 2019 (Tue) after maintenance - October 16 (Wed) before maintenance

  
  

   Event 2.  Get Additional Rewards for Imperial Horse Delivery

  ① Train your horse to level 15 or higher. 

  ② Get additional courser training items for imperial horse delivery during the event period. 

  
  Event Period

  - October 1, 2019 (Tue) after maintenance - October 16, 2019 (Wed) before maintenance

  
  Bonus! Breeding Chance Increase!

  - Increased the chance to acquire a better foal by breeding horses during the event period.

  
  

  Event Period

  - October 1, 2019 (Tue) after maintenance - October 16, 2019 (Wed) before maintenance

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  • ● Guild Support Project!

   Event 1. New Adventurers, Gather at Guilds!

  
  Event Period

  - October 1, 2019 (Tue) after maintenance - October 30, 2019 (Wed) before maintenance 

  
  

   Event 2.  Today, Tomorrow! Guild Login Rewards 

  
  Event Period

  - October 1, 2019 (Tue) after maintenance - December 31, 2019 (Tue) at 23:5

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  • ● J's Gift!
  • J’s Gift will be sent to our Adventurers to show our gratitude for your continued support and love for Black Desert. 

  There are a number of new and returning Adventurers to Black Desert. However, we also have Adventurers that have continued to love and support Black Desert as well. 

  
  

  Today, we are sending those Adventurers special gifts as a token of our gratitude for their support. 

  
  

  We will strive to provide fun content and while keeping adventures enjoyable for all our Adventurers. Thank you.

  
  

  Highest Level Character in the Family	Reward
  Lv. 50 – 59	Advice of Valks (+70)
  Lv. 60 or higher	Advice of Valks (+101)

  - Adventurers that have logged in to Black Desert at least once after maintenance on September 18, 2019 (Wed) - before maintenance on October 1, 2019 (Tue) will be sent the gift shown above.

  - Adventurers that have received New and Returning Adventurer Login Rewards after maintenance on September 18, 2019 (Wed) - before maintenance on October 1, 2019 (Tue) will not be sent the gift mentioned above. 

  - The gift mentioned above can be collected until before maintenance on October 8, 2019 (Tue). Please be sure to collect your gift before it expires.

  
  
  • ● Fitness Season!
  • Event Period

• - October 1, 2019 (Tue) after maintenance - October 23, 2019 (Wed) before maintenance

   

• - Black Spirit quests that train Adventurers to increase their Health, Breath, Strength were added.

  Health
  Requirement	Quests	Rewards
  Health Lv. 5 or higher	[Event] Health is Wealth	Finto's Filling Juice x10, Contribution EXP 50
  Health Lv. 10 or higher, Completed “[Event] Health is Wealth”	[Event] Healthy Mind Healthy Body	Finto's Filling Juice x18, Contribution EXP 50
  Health Lv. 15 or higher, Completed “[Event] Healthy Mind Healthy Body”	[Event] Happiness Lies in Health	Finto's Filling Juice x25, Contribution EXP 50

  
  

  Breath
  Requirement	Quests	Rewards
  Breath Lv. 5 or higher	[Event] Lesson One, Breath	Finto's Sweet Juice x7, Contribution EXP 50
  Breath Lv. 10 or higher, Completed “[Event] Lesson One, Breath”	[Event] Secret to Proper Breathing	Finto's Sweet Juice x12, Contribution EXP 50
  Breath Lv. 15 or higher, Completed “[Event] Secret to Proper Breathing”	[Event] Breath Decides the Winner	Finto's Sweet Juice x27, Contribution EXP 50

  
  

  Strength
  Requirement	Quests	Rewards
  Strength Lv. 5 or higher	[Event] Strong First Impression	Finto's Fresh Juice x9, Contribution EXP 50
  Strength Lv. 10 or higher, Completed “[Event] Strong First Impression”	[Event] Confidence Comes from Strength	Finto's Fresh Juice x16, Contribution EXP 50
  Strength Lv. 15 or higher, Completed “[Event] Confidence Comes from Strength”	[Event] Practice Makes Perfect	Finto's Fresh Juice x35, Contribution EXP 50

  ※ These event quests can be completed once per family during the event period. You can find these quests in the Black Spirit’s Suggested tab and in the Quest List (O) window New Quest tab.

  
  

  

• New and Improvements

• | CONTENTS 

• ● Only equipment from the Arsha Gear Box can be used during the Arena of Arsha Championship. All trial character equipment that were obtained through the Battle Arena NPC Haz were removed and will not be available for purchase or use.

  • ● The guild skill Ample Storage Lv.9 - 16 were added. 

   - Lv. 9 -10 adds 2 slots each, Lv. 11 - 14 adds 3 slots each, Lv. 15 - 16 adds 4 slots each to the Guild Storage.

   - Lv. 9 -10 requires 5 Guild Points each, Lv. 12 - 15 requires 10 Guild Points each, Lv. 16 requires 15 Guild Points.

  ● Fall is officially here. Enjoy the autumn background in the Black Desert
  
  

  |  ITEM

  • ● Life Skill Mastery items that can be purchased from NPC vendors were removed from the Crafting Notes.
  • ● The function for Epheria Contract Renewals and Frigate Sailor Contract Renewals were combined.

  - Epheria Contract Renewals and Frigate Sailor Contract Renewals can be used to extend both the Epheria Sailor Contracts and Frigate Sailor Contracts.
  - The Item Description of Epheria Contract Renewals lists the acquisition method.

  • ● The "Heroes Hymn" is now obtainable by defeating world bosses.

  - World Bosses that drops the item: Kzarka, Nouver, Karanda, Kutum, Offin, Garmoth

  - This item contains a hymn written by an unknown poet for the brave heroes that protect our world. It recovers about 5,000 HP in 30 seconds and it is used immediately when the item is obtained.

  • ● Marni's Stones were changed to make them exchangeable through Wacky Toshi after Lv. 64.

  - You are able to collect samples after Lv. 62, but you will get significantly less Combat EXP from exchanging this stone.

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  |  MONSTER

  • ● Fixed the issue where non-targetable monsters would be summoned from the Dark Rift.
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  |  NPC, BACKGROUND, SOUND

  • ● The rowboat by the Outpost Supply Port was destroyed and carried away by the waves.
  • ● Fixed the stones in Lamo Valley that appeared abnormal.
  • ● Fixed the abnormal gatherables by the Mausoleum in Mediah.
  • ● Fixed the issue where you couldn't sell to Samantrina in Acher Guard Post.
  • ● Fixed the issue where if you would be guided to the 2nd floor of the Great Library of Calpheon when you use the function "Find NPC" to find Kaia Feresio.
  • ● Fixed the issue where if you would be guided to the wrong location when you use the function "Find NPC" for the General Goods Vendor in certain locations of Helms Post.
  • ● Fixed the issue where certain locations in Old Wisdom Tree would cause your frame rate to drop.
  
  
  

  |  QUEST & KNOWLEDGE

  • ● Fixed the issue where an iron structure was stuck between the stonewall when you needed to go down the well for the quest "The Place Where the Wind Blows" 
  • ● Fixed the issue where you could not accept the quest "Death of the Cows".
  • ● Fixed the issue where you did not gain energy after completing the Knowledge category for Ash Forest.
  • ● Fixed the issue where the navigation for the quest "Flowers in the Desert" would go over the sea, making it hard to reach the destination by auto-run.
  • ● New quests were added where Adventurers can receive pets that will stay as their loyal companions on their long journeys ahead.

  ● The following quests can be completed once per family. You can find the quests by going to Quest List > Suggested > "[ADV Support] Pet, a Loyal Companion".

   - [Pet] Bartali's Buster

   - [Pet] Kalis's Delphe

   - [Pet] Bareed's Junaid

  • ● Fixed the issue where you would be guided to the wrong location when you made certain choices with Nella Encarotia during the quest "Curiosity Becomes Fear".
  • ● Fixed the issue where the quest "Secret Duty" appeared to be available to Shai characters even though it cannot be accepted by Shai characters.
  • ● The quest icon for the quest "[Gathering Advancement Lv50] From the Hand of a Person" was changed to match the quest.
  • ● Fixed the issue where the rewards were not received as intended for completing the following quests.

   - Wanted: Hekaru

   - Wanted: Ocean Stalker

   - Looming Threats from the Ocean

   - Ocean Predators

   - A Treasure Swimming in the Ocean

   - Outlaws in the Ocean

   - Stay Sharp!

  • ● Fixed the issue where the quest "[Repeat] Sacrifice for Aal" could not be accepted again after completion.

  - This quest was automatically given up for Adventurers that already had it. Please accept the quest again then complete it to get the rewards.

  
  
  

  |  UI

  • ● Fixed the issue where the color would not be applied in the chat window when receiving a reward for the Black Spirit's Gift. 
  • ● Fixed the issue with the UI where the "Family Buff" UI would overlap with the HP UI when using the quick slot key to switch from a UI setting without the HP UI to a preset with the HP UI.
  • ● Fixed the issue where you could not leave the queue for Altar of Blood using the windows on the right of the screen when the window showing that your mount gear durability is low popped up as they overlapped each other.
  • ● Fixed the issue where the mount skill description would spill out of the Stable UI if it was too long.
  • ● "Guild Storage" will appear to the left of "Inventory" when opened.
  • ● Image for the item "Giant Grouper" was changed.
  • ● The UI with HP/Durability and Stamina/Power/Life Span for mounts were improved.
  • ● Fixed the issue where the window showing that your mount gear durability is low would overlap with the button for navigation and the texts would overlap each other when moused over.
  • ● The Storage window was changed to close when you click on a tab on the Guild window.
  • ● You can mouse over the window showing that your equipped gear durability is low to see the description.
  • ● The description and navigation button that used to be displayed on the window showing that your mount (horse, wagon, ship) gear durability is low will now be displayed on the UI that displays the durability of the gear parts.
  • ● With the support of Market Managers from each city, you can have larger capacity on the Central Market depending on your Family Fame.

    - For every 1 Family Fame 0.2 VT will increase.(1402FAmily Fame = +280,4 VT)

  • ● Control Ship can now be used with UI HotKey.
  • ● Fixed the issue where the Bartali Sailboat was being displayed as the Epheria Sailboat on the UI that displayed the type of mount the character has in the Exit Game screen and the Character Selection screen.
  • ● The function to see the Inventory of different characters was added.

  - Inventory of characters that are not logged in can be seen in the Exit Game screen using the Inventory button.

  • ● A save function was added to World Map (M) which allows you to go to the same location again at a later time.

   - Click on the Save button after setting a destination in the World Map (M) by right clicking. Up to 3 locations can be saved with this function.

   - The saved locations can be used again or deleted with the menu button at the bottom of the World Map.

   - Multiple destination routes created with Alt+Right Click can be saved as well.

   - This save function saves on your PC. You will not be able to recall the same location if you login from a different PC.

  • ● Fixed the issue where the square alphabets were being displayed instead of "Skill List" on the Stable's Mount Information window in the World Map (M). 
  • ● Fixed a typo in the item descriptions of Loggia Trainer's Clothes and Izaro Trainer's Clothes.
  • ● Fixed the issue where a message appears saying you needed to connect nodes for Imperial Fishing when it was unnecessary.
  • ● The location of the button "Set Auto-run Path" in the World Map (M) was changed.
  
  
  

   

  Changes and Fixes

  • ● [Kunoichi] Fixed the issue where Ghost Greeting did not activate when you pressed LMB after Ninjutsu: Shadow Explosion.
  • ● Fixed the issue where the lighting looked abnormal around the Magoria Pirate Ship.
  • ● Fixed the issue where grass appeared to be floating in thin air at certain locations in Loopy Tree Forest.
  • ● Fixed the issue where grass appeared to be floating in thin air at certain locations in Calpheon Castle Site.
  • ● [Musa] Fixed the issue where the character would stop moving when Ultimate: Rising Storm is used after a Blind Thrust forward when the character did not learn the skill Ultimate: Rising Storm.
  • ● Fixed the issue where the dyes were not being applied to the pearl outfits if the same part of the regular equipment was dyed.
  • ● [Kunoichi] Fixed the motion of returning to idle stance after using the skill Tendon Cutter to look more natural.
  • ● [Witch, Wizard] The following information for the skills Summon : Keeper Gorr, Keeper Tett, Keeper Arne, Keeper Marg was moved to the skill commands. 

   - If there is no summoned creature, press F to summon Gorr/Arne."

  • ● Fixed the navigation from Dimanthor, the stable keeper at the western side of Calpheon City, to Bipache in the Abandoned Land.
  • ● The navigation to Chapel 2-1, 1F in Calpheon was fixed to go on a more natural route.
  • ● Fixed the issue where you could not auto-path to Jamey Drucker, the Black Spirit's Training NPC in the northern part of Calpheon City.
  • ● The ranking information for Valtarra Altar of Training was fixed to look normal.
  • ● [Shai] Fixed the issue where the talent skill "Do it Better!" couldn't be cancelled in the middle of the performance.
  • ● [Ninja] Fixed the issue where certain parts of the Petroglyph Outfit looked abnormal.
  
  

  We hope you enjoy your time in Black Desert,

  Thank you.