[Update] December 7, 2022 (Wed) Update Details

Updates Dec 7, 2022, 07:00 (UTC+3) December 7, 2022 (Wed) Update Details

Hello, Adventurers.

Here are the updates made to Black Desert on December 7, 2022.

(Patch size: approx. 901.51 MB)
- Please note that the update for Steam may be larger than the size listed above.

※ Please read below for details.

1. EVENT
2. Yolunakea Solo Mode
3. Guild-only Khan Expedition Region
4. NEW & IMPROVEMENTS
5. CHANGES & FIXES
6. Recent Major Updates

Event

Event 1. I’ll be there at the 2022 Calpheon Ball!

Event Period

- December 7, 2022 (Wed) after maintenance – January 4, 2022 (Wed) before maintenance

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Event 2. Calpheon Ball 2022.. 100% Item Drop Rate; let’s go!

Event Period

- December 7, 2022 (Wed) after maintenance – December 14 (Wed) before maintenance

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Event 3. Which choice will you make each day?

Event Period

- December 7, 2022 (Wed) after maintenance – December 14 (Wed) before maintenance!

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Event 4. What’s our gifts this month?

Event Period

- December 8, 2022 (Thu) 00:00 – January 11, 2022 (Wed) 23:59

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MAJOR UPDATES - Yolunakea Solo Mode

As a continuation of solo-able Atoraxxion dungeons, Yolunakea now joins Vahmalkea and Sycrakea as content Adventurers can enjoy the story of at their own pace via Solo mode.

We were happy to hear positive feedback from Adventurers on the Solo mode update for Vahmalkea and Sycrakea.
The Solo mode for Yolunakea is just like the other solo adventures, where the difficulty has been adjusted so that Adventurers can complete the main quest on their own, so we look forward to seeing your continuous love and support for Atoraxxion and its stories.

※ Please note that in areas where you must proceed via mount, you will be able to select the mount of your choice in [Solo] Yolunakea.

◆ Added a "Solo" mode so players have the option to proceed with Atoraxxion: Yolunakea's main quests alone rather than with a party of 5.
◇ You can begin your solo adventure by pressing the "Enter Solo Mode" button upon entering Atoraxxion via the Sol Magia at the Ancient Stone Chamber.
※ [Solo] Atoraxxion: Yolunakea has been designed so that you can complete the main quest alone, just like Vahmalkea and Sycrakea.

MAJOR UPDATES - Guild-only Khan Expedition Region

Teamwork within a Guild is vital to taking down Khan, the Guild Boss known as the ""Eye of the Great Ocean,"" so we have created Guild Expedition Regions where guild members can fully focus their attention on coordinating their assault.

You can freely enter and exit the Guild's Expedition Region, however the instance will only remain open for a limited time. So we suggest purchasing a Monsterbane Cannon or designate a ""Seaweed-purging troop” prior to its creation. Please note that after entering, you can summon the Guild Boss by pressing the Summon button via the Guild window.

◆ Added a Guild's Expedition Region for Guild Boss Khan.
◇ Changed so Guild Boss Khan can only be summoned in the Guild's Expedition Region.

◇ Guild Masters or Advisors can open the Guild Boss UI from "Oquilla's Eye" to enter and create the Guild's Expedition Region instance.
◇ A guild's Expedition Region instance will last for 1 hour.
- Other guild members near the Guild's Expedition Region can also enter the instance.
- Only allied guild members and War Heroes may enter a guild's Expedition Region instance.
- Once the Expedition Region instance expires, all characters within will be moved outside of the instance.

[How to Create the Instance]
- You must be a Guild Master or Guild Officer.
- You cannot be on a Node, Conquest, or Arsha server.

[Access Unavailable for the Following]
- You cannot enter if you have Forced PvP (Alt+C) active.
- You cannot enter if you have hit or killed another Adventurer with Forced PvP active.
* However, you can enter if negative Karma or are a Fugitive.
- You cannot enter if you are in a duel.
- If you are mounted.
- If your character is not idle.
- If you're not in a "normal" zone (e.g. Elvia Realm, etc.).

NEW & IMPROVEMENTS

| STRIKER
Awakening
Core: Infernal Destruction
◆ Fixed the issue of not being able to combo attack 1 with Savage Somersault after learning this skill.

| SAGE
Awakening
Core: Spear Bolt
◆ Fixed the issue where, prior to obtaining the core skill, combo transitions were slow for certain skills upon inflicting dash attack damage.

Cartian Spells
◆ Improved the method for summoning with Cartian Spells as follows:

Before		After
Monster will spawn when the party leader uses the summon scroll at a designated spot Only the party leader can obtain quest rewards. Party members can obtain rewards.		Summon and talk to the NPC Faded Ancient Relic at a designated spot via the UI. Register the number of summon scrolls according to the stage that the party leader desires. All party members have to register the same amount of summon scrolls. The party leader and all party members can obtain rewards. ※ Methods from "before" still available!

◇ You can still use the previous method of summoning a boss by using a summon scroll.
◇ Monsters that can be summoned through the "Faded Ancient Relic" NPC are divided into 5 stages. The recommended number of Cartian Spells per stage and AP are as follows:

Stage	Number of Scrolls	AP
1	1 per party member	At least 150 Co-op recommended
2	2 per party member	At least 190 Co-op recommended
3	3 per party member	At least 220 Co-op recommended
4	4 per party member	At least 240 Co-op recommended
5	5 per party member	At least 260 Co-op recommended

◇ Regardless of the number of party members, the boss's difficulty and rewards will differ according to the number of summon scrolls registered by an individual, so it is highly recommended to use the Cartian Spells together in a party.
- The higher the stage, the stronger the enemy that will appear, but also the greater rewards.
◇ With such improvements to the Cartian Spell, we've also added a low chance for [Drawn to the Ancient relic] monsters who bear special loot to spawn.
- Defeating these monsters will earn you additional rewards.

Manshaum Narc's Stone
◆ Improved Manshaum Narc's Stone as follows:

Monster & Monster Zone	Changes
Narc Brishka	[All Stages] - Removed debuff attacks that ignore Narc Brishka and Voraro defense icons. - Added Sturdy Forest Tread to the rewards for defeating the monster and completing the quest. [Stage 5] - Reduced Narc Brishka's HP by 35% - Reduced Narc Brishka's protective shield by 35% - Rainbow Gem Fruit, Breezy Conch Seaweed and Spirit Pouch of Ferocious Beast can be obtained in greater amounts
Manshaum Forest	- Manshaum Voodoo Doll's drop rate has been reduced by 42%.
Fadus Habitat	- Manshaum Voodoo Doll's drop rate has been increased by 2.3 times.

◆Added Sturdy Forest Tread to the rewards that can be obtained when defeating Narc Brishka summoned by using Manshaum Narc's Stone.

Sturdy Forest Tread (Processing (L) - Simple Alchemy)
Sturdy Whale Tendon Potion	Crafting Method #1	Sturdy Forest Tread x1 + Whale Tendon Potion x3
	Crafting Method #2	Sturdy Forest Tread x1 + Superior Whale Tendon Potion x1
Sturdy Whale Tendon Elixir	Crafting Method #1	Sturdy Forest Tread x2 + Whale Tendon Elixir x3
	Crafting Method #2	Sturdy Forest Tread x2 + Tough Whale Tendon Elixir x1

※ Sturdy Forest Tread, Sturdy Whale Tendon Potion and Sturdy Whale Tendon Elixir can be registered on the Central Market.

Great Marni's Stones
◆ The list below shows all improvements made to Marni's Great Stone. To spread Marni's great discovery, the rewards given by Wacky Toshi have been improved. The number of samples from killing monsters have also been reduced.

Item	Before	After
Great Marni's Stone (Bashim)	50,000	20,000
Great Marni's Stone (Cadry)	40,000	15,000
Great Marni's Stone (Desert Naga)	60,000	20,000
Great Marni's Stone (Desert Fogans)	60,000	20,000
Great Marni's Stone (Gahaz Bandits)	50,000	20,000
Great Marni's Stone (Crescent Shrine)	50,000	20,000
Great Marni's Stone (Basilisk)	40,000	10,000
Great Marni's Stone (Centaurus)	40,000	10,000
Great Marni's Stone (Roud Sulfur Mine)	40,000	20,000
Great Marni's Stone (Pila Ku)	50,000	20,000
Great Marni's Stone (Manshaum)	60,000	10,000
Great Marni's Stone (Fadus)	80,000	20,000
Great Marni's Stone (Polly's Forest)	50,000	20,000
Great Marni's Stone (Forest Ronaros)	40,000	10,000
Great Marni's Stone (Tshira Ruins)	60,000	20,000
Great Marni's Stone (Kagtum)	50,000	20,000
Great Marni's Stone (Sherekhan - Day)	50,000	15,000
Great Marni's Stone (Sycraia Upper Zone)	50,000	15,000
Great Marni's Stone (Protty Cave)	50,000	15,000

◇ Changed the name of the reward for handing over the monster samples in exchange for the Great Marni's Stone from "Marni's Supply Box" to "Great Marni's Supply Box."

Great Marni's Supply Box
Obtain one of the following items from PRI (I) to DUO (II) from Great Marni's Supply Box.

Tungrad Necklace
Tungrad Belt
Tungrad Earring
Tungrad Ring

Ogre Ring
Laytenn's Power Stone
Ring of Crescent Guardian
Basilisk's Belt

Eye of the Ruins Ring
Narc Ear Accessory
Valtarra Eclipsed Belt

※ To maintain precision in Marni's research, the "Great Marni's Stone" is not returned and is consumed when exchanged for the rewards.
◇ Added a total of 20 titles regarding Great Marni's Supply Box.

Obtainable Titles

Slayvior of Bashim
Slayvior of Cadry
Slayvior of Desert Naga
Slayvior of Desert Fogan
Slayvior of Gahaz

Slayvior of Argos
Slayvior of Basilisk
Slayvior of Taphtar
Slayvior of Roud Sulfur Mine
Slayvior of Pila Ku

Slayvior of Manshaum
Slayvior of Fadus
Slayvior of Polly's Forest
Slayvior of Forest Ronaros
Slayvior of Ruins

Slayvior of Blood Wolves
Slayvior of Sherekhan
Slayvior of Protties
Slayvior of Sycraia

◇ The 19 titles above can only be acquired through quests, acceptable once per Family, upon having collected all of the required monster samples for each "Great Marni's Stone."
- You can only accept the quest if the Combat quest filter is toggled on in the Quests (O) window.
- Marni's Stone that has gathered all monster samples will be consumed when getting the rewards.
◇ Obtain the "Great Marni's Assistant" title via Wacky Toshi after obtaining all 19 titles.

Token of Desert Trading
◆ Improved the Token of Desert Trading buff as follows:
◇ Changed so the Token of Desert Trading buff that can be obtained from Marzana at the "Ibellab Oasis" and Samaya at "Pilgrim's Sanctum: Sharing" refreshes.
◇ Added a description regarding buff effects ito the Token of Desert Trading buff description.
◇ Fixed the Token of Desert Trading buff text.

End of 2022 Autumn Season
◆ The 2022 Autumn Season has come to a close.
◇ All season characters that have not been converted will be automatically converted to normal characters during the Dec 7 (Wed) maintenance.
- Adventurers who have not completed either "[Season Server Graduation] At the Crossroad" or "[Season Server Graduation] Into the Big Wide World" will get Fughar's Letter of Encouragement and Gift Box Full of Memories in their Mail (B).
◇ All season quests that have not been completed have been deleted.
◇ Tuvala gear of the highest level per slot that haven't been converted will automatically be converted and the remaining gear will be deleted.
- Example) If you have both seasonal PEN (V) and PRI (I) Tuvala Helmets, the PEN (V) Tuvala Helmet will be converted to normal gear and the PRI (I) Tuvala Helmet will be removed.
◇ Season items (Time-filled Black Stone, Refined Magical Black Stone, Tuvala Ore, Tuvala Conversion Stone, unconverted Tuvala gear, etc.) have been deleted.
◇ With the end of the 2022 Autumn Season, the season servers have been changed into Rulupee servers.

ITEM

◆ Improved the description of how to craft the "Gem of Imbalance" crafted during O'dyllita main questline.

◆ Improved the descriptions for the following items:
◇ Great Marni's Supply Box
◇ Kyvelan Mission Statements
◇ Vaha's Power Stones

MONSTER

◆ Improved the following in Atoraxxion: Sycrakea.
◇ Improved the issue of not being able to hit "Syca's Avarice - Apocros" properly in certain situations.
◇ Improved the thread at Syca's Scale to not reset when exceeding the check limit.

QUEST & KNOWLEDGE

◆ Improved the issue of a quest that cannot be accepted from the Suggested tab displaying when doing the Simplified Quest with a season character.
◇ [Social Action] Confident
◇ [Social Action] Fighting Spirit
◆ Improved the issue of not being able to obtain Yeonhwa of Hwasun Valley knowledge when completing "[The Magnus] She Who Dwells in the Past" with the Maehwa class.
◇ Obtain this knowledge via the Black Spirit upon completing this main quest with Maehwa class and haven't learned this knowledge.

◆ Improved the quest acceptance conditions for the following Atoraxxion: Yolunakea quests.
◇ [Atoraxxion] Protokea
◇ [Atoraxxion] Architect
◇ [Atoraxxion] Doom After 49 Years
◇ [Atoraxxion] Culprit
◇ [Atoraxxion] Rux Maha Dehkia
◇ [Atoraxxion] Strange Life
◇ [Atoraxxion] Yolu's Spine

NPC, BACKGROUND, SOUND

◆ Fixed the issue where your character appeared abnormal in certain cutscenes of Atoraxxion: Yolunakea.

UI

◆ Improved so the UI does not close with ESC when opening crafting notes with the "Sticker UI" .
◆ Improved so the selected reward for Challenges can be claimed multiple times.
◆ Improved description related to Auto Frame Optimization in Settings to be more detailed.
◇ Performance Settings > Optimization > Auto Frame Optimization
◇ Display Settings > Display Quality > Auto Frame Optimization
◆ Improved the system error message displayed when failing to claim multiple enclosed items from in-game mail.

SYSTEM

◆ Fixed the issue of some compositions disappearing when saving compositions in the Music Album in certain situations.

WEB

◆ Improved so the Community page works better.

Translation

◆ Changed and unified the following terms in Turkish:
◇ Sonsuzluğun Sihirli Kristali - Hızlı Saldırı → Sonsuzluğun Sihirli Kristali - Hızlı Darbe

CHANGES & FIXES

◆ Fixed a surface that couldn't be passed without using Escape in Atoraxxion: Sycrakea.
◆ Fixed the issue of the character being stuck in an object while completing the thread located at Yolu's Nail in Atoraxxion: Yolunakea.
◆ Fixed the issue of Water Scooping not working properly when switching characters in certain situations.
◆ Fixed the issue of this NPC showing as a question mark on the minimap while in possession of the Oze Pass Node Manager knowledge.
◆ Fixed the issue of the effects not displaying properly when set to specific graphic options within the abyss during "[The Magnus] Only Thing That Matters".
◆ Fixed the following for [The Magnus] Golden Lion of Serendia:
◇ Fixed the issue of not being able to proceed in a specific part in the Abyss.
◇ Added text regarding how to reaccept a quest accepted within the abyss to the Quest Summary.
◆ Fixed the issue of monsters that couldn't be defeated showing as targets in the "[Balenos] Forest Wolves" cutscene.
◆ Fixed the issue of Conversation and Greet being unavailable with Toddro, the Eilton Fish Vendor.
◆ Fixed the issue of the Freezing debuff effects still remaining for another Skill Demo after having previously viewed a skill with the Freezing debuff via the Skill Demo.
◆ Fixed the issue of the unread mail notifier in the lower right portion of the screen not being up-to-date.
◆ Fixed the issue where you could accept Atoraxxion weekly quests in Solo mode.
◆ Fixed the issue of the below descriptions being displayed abnormally upon leaving an Alliance:
◇ Guild Boss summoning availability
◇ "Kind Gesture" reception
◆ Fixed the issue where the "Great Marni's Stone" icon would be displayed abnormally in certain situations.
◆ Fixed the issue where the "Find Guild Party/Platoon" feature displayed an abnormal number of members.
◆ Fixed the issue where certain crystal stats were displayed abnormally in the "Applied Crystal Effect" UI.
◆ Fixed the issue where the blue circle indicator would not be activated on the quest region within the World Map upon accepeting the quest.
◆ Fixed the issue where the Black Spirit would be summoned in certain situations for the "[Atoraxxion] Lekra Vuhuma" quest.
◆ Fixed the issue where the quests "[Support] An Adventurer on an Endless Journey" and "[Support] Home is Where the Passion Lies" would not complete.
◇ Manor residence points do not count towards the residence points required to complete the respective quest objectives.
◆ Fixed the issue of being able to reform Fiery sub-weapons into Earthshaking sub-weapons with the Heart of Kutum.
◆ Fixed the issue of the client abnormally closing when entering Atoraxxion.

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 up and coming Adventurers:

	Abyss One: The Magnus Proceed with the main questline within another world, The Magnus, and experience another side of Black Desert. Obtain PEN (V) Boss Defense Gear and quality of life (e.g. fast travel, region-free storage) updates!
	Find My Item Function Now where did I put that item? Fear no more! You can now search for any item in your possession via ESC - Character - Find My Item.
	Monster Zone UI Revamp Where's the best monster zone suited to my stats? Look no further than the Menu (ESC) - Adventure (F5) and click "Monster Zone Info"!
	Balenos Main Questline Renewal The Adventurer's first home, Balenos, has had its main questline renewed. With voice-acting and cutscenes, experience the renewed Balenos adventure today!
	Artifacts & Lightstones Artifacts and Lightstones were added. Customize your Character with Artifacts and Lightstones which can be obtained throughout your adventurers in the Black Desert world!
	You Shall Now Pass! Into the Mountain of Eternal Winter The Mountain of Eternal Winter has opened its gates to Adventurers. Take a new or favorite character through the main questline immediately. Adventure through a new region with newly added items and monster zones!
	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-oriented Adventurers!

	Elvia Guild Missions Guild Missions were added to Elvia Serendia and Calpheon! Complete these missions to help contribute to your guild's growth!
	Church Buff Improvements If you're craving that divine intervention of Attack & Defense Power and Experience buffs, no longer will you have to run to the nearest currency exchange for Gold Bars - the church now takes Silver for the buff exchange.
	Great Ocean Improvements & Easier Ship Upgrades Great Ocean loot and item drop rates have been improved, along with new traits added to these monster zones. Ship upgrades have been made easier, so Adventurers will have an easier time setting sail on the high seas.
	Arena of Solare Preseason 3v3 PvP matches with equalized gear! Show off your skills in the Arena of Solare!
	Elvia Calpheon The corruption of Hadum has reached Saunil Camp, Rhutum Outstation, Gehaku Plain, Hexe Sanctuary, and Quint Hill of Calpheon. You can obtain materials for the Godr-Ayed weapon and reforming alchemy stones from here.
	Marni's Realm - Private Monster Zones Your very own monster zone with no other Adventurers to duel! Subjugate monsters to your heart's content in Marni's Realm.
	Tier 5 Pets Alpha pets are finally here! Train Tier 4 pets to Tier 5 and appoint them as the alpha to increase the looting speed of all active pets.
	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!

♥ For Amusement-seeking Adventurers:

	Mythical Feather / Royal Fern Root Improvements The difficulty of the weekly Mythical Feather quests have been adjusted, and the amount of Royal Fern Roots awarded from daily quests have been increased.
	Marniwave Adventuring and rad tunes go hand-in-hand. Use the Marniwave to listen to a variety of music wherever you go.
	Fairy's Breath / Buried Trace Let'sGather from time to time and encounter Fairy's Breath and Buried Traces! Earn Sharp / Hard Black Crystal Fragments! Make sure you have a spare "Gold Key" on you to open the mystery chest that you dig up from buried traces!
	Screenshot Mode Renewal For capturing that in-game Kodak moment! We've improved the Screenshot Mode with several new features so you can capture the best side of your characters!
	Florchestra Contrabass / Marni's Instruments The Florchestra Contrabass is capable of producing a warmer tone of sound and Marni's Instruments boast a broader range of electrical sounds as well.
	Kakuo's Paw-doodle Request Decorate your residence with Paw-doodles sketched by Kakuo, the brilliant Otter artist.
	Liana's Tool Bag Pickaxe, Hoe, Butcher Knife, Fluid Collector, and other Gathering tools can be stored in this amazing tool bag and used with ease.
	Music Composition Improvements We've made improvements to the Compose/Score window for our musically-inclined Adventurers!
	Fwuzzy Alpaca Let's go on an adventure riding Shai's cute friend, the Alpaca! You can learn up to 7 types of skills that contain the dreams and love of the Alpaca.
	New Minigame Yar! A new card game that anyone can enjoy has been added! Play against NPCs and other Adventurers in the new minigame, Yar!