[Update] May 11, 2022 (Wed) Update Details

Updates May 11, 2022, 07:00 (UTC+3) May 11, 2022 (Wed) Update Details

Hello, Adventurers.

Here are the updates made to Black Desert on May 11, 2022.

(Patch size: approx. 860.52 MB)
- Please note that the update for Steam may be larger than the size listed above.

※ Please read below for details.

1. EVENT
2. Artifact Inventory Preset
3. World Boss Improvements
4. NEW & IMPROVEMENTS
5. CHANGES & FIXES
6. Recent Major Updates

Event

Event 1. A Step Closer to a PEN (V) Accessory

Event Period

- May 11, 2022 (Wed) after maintenance - May 25, 2022 (Wed) before maintenance

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Event 2. Scouring the Dark Rifts

Event Period

- May 11, 2022 (Wed) after maintenance - May 25, 2022 (Wed) before maintenance

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Event 3. A Week of Playtime Challenges

Event Period

- May 12, 2022 (Thu) 00:00 - May 18, 2022 (Wed) 23:59

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MAJOR UPDATES - Artifact Inventory Preset

We have added the Artifact Preset function to make it easier for Adventurers to use artifacts.

After the release of the Artifact Inventory, we worked hard to get the preset function out as quickly as possible.

You can now create presets be selecting the "Edit Preset" button in the Artifact Inventory. Then you can select the "Equip" button of a preset to equip and manage your artifacts.
Especially since the Artifact Inventory is shared within your Family, this function makes it convenient for you to manage artifacts across multiple characters.

We hope you will enjoy and take advantage of the new Artifact Present function.

● Added the Artifact Preset function.
- You can equip and manage designated artifacts using the preset function.
- Select the "Edit Preset" button in the Artifact Inventory to save an artifact preset.
- You can save up to 10 presets.
- You can change the names of the presets when you edit a preset.
- You can see what kind of lightstone combination effect you will get with the artifacts via the "View Effects" button.
- You can equip the preset artifacts by selecting the "Equip" button.
※ When you equip artifacts in a preset, then the artifacts you already had equipped will automatically be moved to your Artifact Inventory.
※ You must have at least 2 slots available in your Inventory to equip artifact presets.
- The icon of artifacts that are not currently in your Artifact Inventory will be marked red.

● Improved the game pad mode UI to be able to use the Artifact Inventory and artifact presets.

MAJOR UPDATES - World Boss Improvements

We have adjusted the difficulty of the stronger world bosses such as Stormbringer Karanda, Nightmarish Kzarka, Bloodstorm Nouver, and Thundercloud Kutum.

We've reduced the damage of certain difficult-to-avoid and one-hit-kill attacks (regardless of being at appropriate DP levels), and slightly increased the damage of certain attacks that were previously negligible to avoid. We also worked on improving the visibility of the range and patterns of boss attacks so that Adventurers would be able to better react to and avoid them.

We also drastically reduced the amount of time Bloodstorm Nouver spends in flight and made Thundercloud Kutum's debuff to now be purified by 1 Adventurer instead of the previous 3, thus rewarding our Adventurers for properly managing these boss mechanics. Regarding boss rewards, we are still undergoing much discussion as we look over our data. We ask that you also share your feedback and opinions with us as well.

Stormbringer Karanda

● Adjusted some of the attack patterns and difficulty of Stormbringer Karanda.
- Reduced damage on some of the attacks.
- Improved the hit area markers to display earlier.
- Changed the attacks that did not display a hit area marker but were telegraphed by the boss' motion to display markers.
- Improved the visibility of some of the hit area markers.
- Reduced the strength of the attack that pushes Adventurers away.

Nightmarish Kzarka

● Adjusted some of the attack patterns and difficulty of Nightmarish Kzarka.
- Reduced damage on some of the attacks.
- Improved the hit area markers to display earlier.
- Changed the attacks that did not display a hit area marker but were telegraphed by the boss' motion to display markers.
- Reduced the strength of the attack that pulled Adventurers in.
- Removed the rocks that fell immediately after Adventurers were pulled in.
- Changed Remnants of Kzarka so that characters can move through them.

Bloodstorm Nouver

● Adjusted some of the attack patterns and difficulty of Bloodstorm Nouver.
- Reduced the frequency of attacks where he would take flight and becomes invincible.
- Changed the aerial attacks so he would land sooner.
- Reduced damage on some of the attacks.
- Adjusted the hit area of certain attacks.
- Changed the sand tornados that pulled in Adventurers to disappear when certain attack patterns begin.

Thundercloud Kutum

● Adjusted some of the attack patterns and difficulty of Thundercloud Kutum.
- Adjusted the speed and damage of certain attacks.
- Adjusted the hit area of certain attacks.
- Improved the visibility of some of the hit area markers.

● Changed the "Purify" buff that used to be obtained when 3 Adventurers that purified the clouds gathered together to be obtainable by themselves.
※ Buff Effects: Significantly increases Extra AP Against Monsters, Movement Speed, Attack Speed, and Casting Speed

NEW & IMPROVEMENTS

ALL CLASSES

● Improved the issue where the camera would rotate awkwardly when switching directions while walking.

● Prime: Earth Arrow - Fixed the issue where holding RMB wouldn't apply the effects of Prime: Elemental Flow.

● Fixed the issue where motions of certain body parts would appear abnormal when in idle stance with your Guardian.

Today's update adjusted the damage ratios applied when Drakania damages/is damaged by other classes. These adjustments were made to revert her numbers from unintended figures. As these changes impact her PvP gameplay, we apologize for not checking these numbers more closely, and we will strive to prevent such a miscalculation from occurring once again. We will continue to inspect these numbers even after today's reversion, and will make further adjustments where deemed necessary. Thank you.

● When attacking as the Drakania class, the ratio of damage dealt to opposing classes are as follows.
- Increased PvP damage against Guardian by 3.24%.
- Reduced PvP damage against Drakania by 3.24%.

Warrior	Hashashin	Sage	Ranger	Guardian	Sorceress	Nova	Corsair
100.66%	97.41%	100.66%	100.66%	105.53% → 108.77%	100.66%	92.54%	97.41%
Lahn	Berserker	Tamer	Shai	Striker	Musa	Maehwa	Mystic
100.66%	95.78%	100.66%	97.41%	100.66%	100.66%	100.66%	95.78%
Valkyrie	Kunoichi	Ninja	Dark Knight	Wizard	Archer	Wizard	Drakania
92.54%	100.66%	100.66%	100.66%	100.66%	100.66%	100.66%	108.77% → 105.53%

● When being struck by other classes, the ratio of damage dealt to the Drakania class has been reverted from 100% to the following.

Warrior	Hashashin	Sage	Ranger	Guardian	Sorceress	Nova	Corsair
100% → 105.53%	100% → 105.53%	100% → 105.53%	100% → 99.03%	100% → 108.77%	100% → 105.53%	100% → 105.53%	100% → 108.77%
Lahn	Berserker	Tamer	Shai	Striker	Musa	Maehwa	Mystic
100% → 108.77%	100% → 108.77%	100% → 108.77%	100% → 46.27%	100% → 105.53%	100% → 108.77%	100% → 108.77%	100% → 105.53%
Valkyrie	Kunoichi	Ninja	Dark Knight	Wizard	Archer	Wizard	Drakania
100% → 105.53%	100% → 105.53%	100% → 105.53%	100% → 94.16%	100% → 97.41%	100% → 105.53%	100% → 97.41%	100% → 105.53%

※ The PvP damage ratios of all classes can be found in the [Adventurer's Guide] - [Class Damage Ratios].
● Fixed the issue where you weren't able to hear footsteps while auto-navigating.

ITEM

● Improved the usage of items to be displayed first before how to obtain the items for improved item descriptions of existing items.

Before	After

● Changed Lafi Bedmountain's Upgraded Compass and Archaeologist's Map to no longer be sold in shops.
● Changed the following class release accessories from being character-bound to Family-bound.
- [Corsair] Ocean's Plume, [Sage] Eyes of the Wise, [Nova] Echidna Tiara, [Nova] Echidna Earring, [Event] Umba, and [Event] Peek-a-Boo Black Spirit Cube Earring
● Improved the description on the alert window displayed when using Honorable Adventurer's Certificate to be more detailed.

MONSTER

● Changed the location of Dark Rifts that appear at the Orc Camp and the Bloody Monastery.
- The Dark Rift that appeared at the Orc Camp was moved to Alejandro Farm.
- The Dark Rift that appeared at the Bloody Monastery was moved to Southern Mountain Range.
- Any Dark Rift left open in their previous location before the update will remain there until you defeat the respective boss. Once defeated, these Dark Rifts will appear in the new locations the next time they reopen.

● The Fairies of Light imprisoned by the Red Orcs in Elvia Realm Orc Camp have begun to shine more brightly.
- Red Orcs caught in the "Zone of Light" and "Light Burst" created by the Fairies of Light will be weakened for longer periods of time.

QUEST & KNOWLEDGE

● Changed unskippable cutscenes to now be skippable from the second time you proceed through the Mountain of Eternal Winter main questline.
- You can now skip cutscenes you couldn't previously skip when proceeding with the main questline with another character upon completing the following additional quests after completing the main questline once.
- Cutscenes can be skipped after completing [Everfrost] Journey's End, which you can accept from the Black Spirit after completing Mountain of Eternal Winter: [Everfrost] Beyond the Doors of Alyaelli.
● Improved the alignment and visibility of the list of Suggested and Recurring quests on the Quests (O) window.

To make it easier for novice Adventurers to contribute to guild fishing missions, we determined it necessary to adjust the difficulty levels by changing the objectives to certain grades of fish.

● Improved the objectives for Fishing quests as follows:

Quest	Before	After
Irresistible Lure	Catch Grunt x1	Catch yellow-grade fish
Crio and Sandfish	Catch Sandfish x1	Catch green-grade fish
Sit, Cast and Fish!	Catch Sea Eel x1	Catch blue-grade fish

● Improved the guild missions for Fishing as follows:

접기

Size	Objective	Rewards
Small Guild	Catch green-grade fish x25	17,000,000 Silver 10,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x1 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1
Small Guild	Catch blue-grade fish x8	17,000,000 Silver 10,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x1 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1
Small Guild	Catch yellow-grade fish x3	17,000,000 Silver 10,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x1 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1
Medium Guild	Catch green-grade fish x38	26,000,000 Silver 20,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x2 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1
Medium Guild	Catch blue-grade fish x13	26,000,000 Silver 20,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x2 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1
Medium Guild	Catch yellow-grade fish x4	26,000,000 Silver 20,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x2 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1
Large Guild	Catch green-grade fish x50	37,000,000 Silver 30,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1
Large Guild	Catch blue-grade fish x17	37,000,000 Silver 30,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1
Large Guild	Catch yellow-grade fish x6	37,000,000 Silver 30,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1
Extra Large Guild	Catch green-grade fish x63	50,000,000 Silver 35,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1
Extra Large Guild	Catch blue-grade fish x21	50,000,000 Silver 35,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1
Extra Large Guild	Catch yellow-grade fish x7	50,000,000 Silver 35,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1
Small Guild	Catch Mudskipper x20	31,000,000 Silver 15,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x1 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1
Medium Guild	Catch Mackerel x10 and Swordfish x10	42,000,000 Silver 25,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x2 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1
Large Guild	Catch Swellfish x10 and Herring x10	53,000,000 Silver 35,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1
Extra Large Guild	Catch Smokey Chromis x10 and Porgy x10	64,000,000 Silver 70,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 Blueprint: Drill x4 Khan Summon Scroll Piece x1

● Increased the Contribution EXP of 51 quests in Mountain of Eternal Winter.

접기

Quest	Before	After
Lamila’s Concern	100	250
Music Over Trading	200	250
Before Getting Approval	100	250
Head-to-head	100	250
Overcoming Deepened Misunderstanding	100	250
Eyes Full of Doubt	100	250
This Isn’t the Time	100	250
A Serendian at the Derelict Trade Post	100	250
There Must Be Something	100	250
What Does It Look Like?	100	250
Why So Glum, Toddro?	100	250
Then, I’m a Cool Guy!	100	250
Foreigners in the Citron Orchard	100	250
I'm the Problem Solver	100	250
Special Goods at the Citron Orchard	100	300
Clean Water Is All You Need	100	300
Drink the Citron Tea	100	300
I'm Isolated	100	250
About Various Mushroom Dishes I	100	250
Secret Recipe Book	100	250
Eilton’s Sommelier	100	250
Challenge! Eilton Meal	200	250
What’s Not in Her Jewelry Box	100	250
Violet Blue Resplendent Jade	100	300
Why Horses Run Wild	100	250
Operation Kasramu I	100	250
Operation Kasramu II	100	500
Sergeant Gantulga	100	250
Soya's at the Age to Get Married	100	250
Steal Laksi's Heart	100	250
Thick Fog	80	250
Ordering Service	250	350
How Much Do You Know About Hawks?	150	250
Delivering the Finished Perch	150	250
Wife Gone Sulky	150	250
Grasp at Straws	150	250
A Day as a Worker at the Stable	150	250
Straw Delivery!	150	250
It’s Nothing!	150	250
Biyamba’s Concern	150	250
A Gift for the Wife	150	250
Something Sour	150	250
My Husband Likes Citron Tea	150	250
A Second Gift for the Wife	150	250
Just Like That Day	150	250
Lamp About to Go Out	100	250
Delivering Materials for Repair Work	100	250
Camp Balacs’ Master Chef	100	250
Atui Balacs' Interest	100	250
Warm Up Your Belly	200	250
Heart in a Cup	200	250

● Increased the Contribution EXP of 30 quests in O'dyllita.

접기

Quest	Before	After
Secret Deal	300	400
Basics of Transaction: Give and Take.	300	400
Task 1: Illegal Hunting	300	450
Task 2: [Crossroad] Indiscriminate Attack - Combat	300	500
Task 2: [Crossroad] Smuggler's Thrill - Life	300	500
Task 3: Last Gift	500	400
Request for Rescue	300	400
Find My Contract	300	400
Feelings Change Like the Wind	300	400
Unable to Escape	300	400
[Crossroad] Trust Azelin.	300	400
[Crossroad] Don't trust Azelin.	300	400
Tragedy of Turos	300	400
Complex Truth	300	400
Facta Non Verba	300	400
Annoying Turos	300	500
Vencheloa and Fallen Ones	300	500
Strange Bond	300	400
Ones Seized in Evil Aura	150	450
Corrupting Ones	150	400
Ahib Turned into a Tree	150	400
To Thornwood Forest	300	400
Crystal of Evil	150	400
Fastidious Opencilla	150	400
Sephir's Intention	150	400
Material Supply	300	450
Vencheloa's Research	150	400
Danger Drawing Near	300	400
[Essence of Tunta] Celphie's Special Alchemy	300	500
[Essence of Tunta] Verti's Assistant	300	500

UI

● Changed the Artifact/Lightstone tabs in the Artifact Inventory to now be displayed as icons instead of text.
● Adjusted the size of the description box in the Lightstone Infusion window.

Translation

● Changed the following terms in English:
- Awakening Boss Summon Box to Awakened Boss Summon Scroll Box.
- Rear Support Neutralizing to Neutralized the Rear Guard.
- Move forward as you sweep to Move Forward while Sweeping.
- Discuss while reading a book to Discuss while Reading.
- Laugh while reading book to Laugh while Reading.

CHANGES & FIXES

● [Nova] Fixed the issue where camera movement while previewing outfits in the Pearl Shop appeared awkward.
● Fixed the description for the [Dark Knight] Rosa Cassius Classic Set.
● Fixed the issue where you couldn't adjust Guardian's hair type #20.
● Fixed the issue where certain regions' background didn't match what was displayed on the minimap.
● Fixed the issue where the Stuffed Snowfield Ili Pika's tail appeared transparent.
● Fixed the issue where Snowfield Ili Pika would spawn within certain objects/terrain and would become un-Butcher-able.
● Fixed the issue where the emoticon icons and "Send" button would overlap when chatting via the Friend List (N).
● Fixed the awkward placement of the gear durability alert for gamepad UI mode.
● Added text to the [Returning Event] Extraordinary Fish I quest that it can be completed by drying a Mudskipper, Sandfish, Rock Hind, Mackerel, Trout, Beltfish, Sandeel, Sea Eel, or Herring.
● Added text to the "The Final Destination - Mountain of Eternal Winter" quest mentioning the risk of catching Frostbite in the Everfrost region.
● Fixed the issue where you couldn't obtain the "Flaming Fist" title.
● Fixed the issue where you couldn't use the Transport function at the stables in Black Lake Encampment, Mountain of Eternal Winter.
● Fixed the issue where certain NPCs in the Western Guard Camp appeared abnormal.
● Fixed the issue where the background music would stop playing after you logged in with your character.
● Fixed the issue where you could only craft the Silver Embroidered Farmer's Clothes at the Costume Mills in Grána and Duvencrune.
● Fixed the quest acceptance conditions and details for the "[Elvia] Kzarka: Barrier of Infestation" questline..
● Added windows to certain windowless buildings in the Balenos loading screens.
● Fixed the description and colors for the "[Season] For the Future" quest.
● Fixed the issue where the quest icon for the "[Adventure Log] Wager for the Magic Tome" quest appeared abnormal.
● Fixed the issue where a quest you couldn't complete appeared under [ADV Support] [Lv. 60] Family-fitting Inventory in the Quests (O) window after completing the "[Shakatu's Gift] Bag of the Stars" quest.
● Fixed the issue where you could use Item Copy on Tachros' and Stella's Spirit Stones.
- Tachros' and Stella's Spirit Stones that were copied before have been reverted.
● Fixed the issue where the number of inventory slots remaining would overlap with the "View Mount Inventory" button in storage.
● Fixed the issue where the quest icon for the following Florechestra instrument quests appeared abnormal.
- [Weekly] Dewdrop of Fire's Pride
● Fixed the issue where the Pet Exchange UI appeared abnormal after exchanging a pet once for gamepad UI mode.
● Fixed the issue where the Interior Points for the Blue Maned Lion's Manor were displayed abnormally.
● Fixed the issue where the "[Everfrost] Foxrule" quest objectives were displayed abnormally.
● Fixed the issue where reopening the Dye window after dyeing your mount, wagon, or campsite would cause your game client to crash.
● Fixed awkward portions of the Season Pass UI.
● Fixed the issue where certain parts of the desert appeared abnormal on the minimap.

Recent Major Updates

To help newer or returning Adventurers keep up with the latest updates, we’ve compiled a list of some of our recent major updates.

♣ For Progression-focused Adventurers:

	Progression Pass for New Adventurers Want to earn rewards while learning about the world of Black Desert? Explore the vast world of Black Desert one step at a time with the Progression Pass!
	Narchillan Equipment Equipment for new Adventurers that will help you on your journey!
	Enhancement Quality of Life Revamps! No more tedious prep for enhancements! You can now use Black Stones to directly increase enhancement chance.
	Guaranteed PEN (V) Boss Gear Questline Complete the “Old Moon Guild’s New Deal” questline to earn Boss gear with the HIGHEST level of enhancement: PEN (V)!
	Guaranteed PEN (V) Accessory Questline Obtain an accessory with the HIGHEST level of enhancement through a questline that you can complete once per Family!

★ For Combat-focused Adventurers:

	New Red Battlefield - Valencia City A new battlefield was added to Red Battlefield PvP content. Strategize with your team to contest capture points in this all-new battlefield mode in the heart of Valencia City!
	Valencia Montser Loot Revamped Junk loot of monster zones in the Valencia region have been revamped to be more profitable!
	New Way of Obtaining Ornette’s and Odore’s Spirit Essence New sub-materials for Ornette’s and Odore’s Spirit Essence have been added to the game
	Increased Caphras Stone Drop Rates Boost your progression with increased Caphras Stone drop rates in various monster zones!
	Elvia Realm Hadum spreads her dark influence into Serendia. Fight the fearsome and powerful monsters of Serendia’s Elvia Relam!