Updates Jan 3, 2024, 07:00 (UTC+3)
January 3, 2024 (Wed) Update Details
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Hello, Adventurers.
Here are the updates made to Black Desert on January 3, 2024.
(Patch size: approx. 0.97 GB)
- Please note that the update for Steam may be larger than the size listed above.
※ Please read below for details.
Event
- Event 1. Blessings from Kamasylve!
- Event Period : Jan 3, 2024 (Wed) after maintenance - Jan 17, 2024 (Wed) before maintenance
- Event 2. Just One Guild Mission for the Guild Boss Raid
- Event Period : Jan 3, 2024 (Wed) after maintenance - Jan 17, 2024 (Wed) before maintenance
- Event 3. A Pouch of Fortune in the Dark Rift!?
- Event Period : Jan 3, 2024 (Wed) after maintenance - Jan 17, 2024 (Wed) before maintenance
NEW & IMPROVEMENTS
CLASS CHANGES
Succession
- Added a key command for Spin Counter.
| Before | After |
| SPACE during Counter | SPACE or SHIFT+S during Counter |
Main, Succession
- Fixed the issue where the skill description didn't mention Super Armor when performed with Tiger Blade drawn.
- (V) Removed "Increased attack area" text from details (was never applied).
Common
- Increased the attack duration, changing the possible max number of hits as follows.
| Before | After |
| Attack damage 1054/1502/2016% x2, max 7 hits | Attack damage 1054/1502/2016% x2, max 13 hits |
Awakening
- Fixed the issue where the summoned Gorr/Tett would attack first when using the skills while moving.
Awakening
- Matched the Super Armor effect mentioned in the details with the actual effect.
- Fixed the issue where the details were missing mention of the Accuracy Rate buff.
Main, Succession
- Changed so you can now combo into Flow: Black Blood Eruption while holding Q when using the skill.
- Changed the previous key command to holding SHIFT+Q to continue casting the skill.
- Fixed the issue where the details mentioned 7 hits instead of the actual 9.
Awakening
- Fixed the details to mention the Down Attack effect applied for Sari Flower's effect.
- Matched the combo speed with the normal version of the skill to Bloom Deluge and to Bloomburst.
Following our latest update, we've received a wealth of feedback about Scholar. Most notably, many Adventurers have voiced concerns about the attack area of certain skills. In response, we've made some adjustments. The attack area of one of the main skills, Flow: Golden Thunder, has been slightly increased, and Infinite Power and Hammerfall have been improved to apply a wider attack area forward. Furthermore, Rabam (Enhanced) skills for Scholar will be introduced through the Black Desert Global Lab on Jan 5.Main, Ascension
- Increased movement distance while using the skill.
- Accordingly, changed so that stamina does not recover while the skill is in use.
- Changed so that the character rotates along with the camera rotation until just before the attack while using the skill.
- Changed so that the Critical Hit Rate does not apply when using the skills during the cooldown.
- Improved to be able to combo into Flow: Repulsion with LMB after One Small Step, Hammerdown, and Hammer Rush.
- Changed so that the Core Fusion is activated by re-inputting the C key while using Hammer Spin.
- Increased activation speed.
- Fixed the issue where gravity cores could not be placed in shallow water.
- Changed the following skills to apply a wider attack area forward.
- Infinite Power
- Hammerfall
- When using Core Fusion with the Sledgehammer
- Increased attack area to match the skill's animation.
- Fixed the issue where the attack areas of attack 1 and 2 were applied differently from the skill's animation.
CONTENTS
Base Energy Increase (30 → 50)
We've increased the base Energy of a newly created Family ready to embark on an adventure from 30 to 50. (The maximum Energy of existing adventurers will also increase by 20.)In addition, the Energy costs to acquire knowledge in the ""Balenos"" region, where many adventurers begin their new journey, has generally decreased.
We hope that rookie adventurers, who have taken their first step into the world of Black Desert, will feel less burdened when spending Energy to acquire Knoiwledge, thus learning more about the world.
- Increased the base Energy for all adventurers: 30 → 50
- Now creating a new Family will see adventurers begin with 50 Energy. Existing adventurers will see their max Energy increased by 20.
- Reduced the Energy costs of acquiring Knowledge in Balenos.
| Energy Costs Before | Energy Costs After |
| 50 | 25 |
| 25 | 10 |
| 10 or lower | 3 |
※ These cost changes do not apply to instances of obtaining items to learn Knowledge, but rather cases such as interactions.
Atoraxxion Prerequisite Quest Now Optional
One of the inconveniences when teaming up with other adventurers on Season Servers was the prerequisite quest to enter Atoraxxion, especially for new adventurers. Now you can enter Atoraxxion without having completed the prerequisite quest.During development of entering Atoraxxion through its own unique UI instead of via the Ancient Stone Chamber, we felt this was a task that required priority, as well as a long overdue quality-of-life improvement. However, to prevent new adventurers from accidentally entering Atoraxxion via the Ancient Stone Chamber, we retained the minimum level requirement as before.
- Worn by time, a portion of the Ancient Stone Chamber has crumbled, revealing a hidden space.
- The "Talibre's Door - Sol Magia" located within the hidden space has activated its emergency protocol.
- Now you can interact with "Talibre's Door - Sol Magia" at Ancient Stone Chamber to enter Atoraxxion without having progressed through the Atoraxxion main questline.
- Progress through the Atoraxxion questline to remove the emergency protocol from "Talibre's Door - Sol Magia" and activate it normally, which will change it to shine radiantly.
- Only adventurers who have reached level 60 or above can set foot in Atoraxxion.
- Note that the button to move to Atoraxxion will not be displayed while a quest that requires interaction with "Talibre's Door - Sol Magia" in the Ancient Stone Chamber is on progress.
Aakman Temple, Hystria Ruins - Ancient Ruins Entrance
- Somewhere in the Great Desert of Valencia, where the Black Desert and the Red Desert meet, a massive sandstorm swept across the desert once.
- After it passed, a mysterious entrance revealed itself, leading to an unknown destination.
- Sameh, the manager of the Ibellab Oasis who discovered this, is cautioning adventurers crossing the desert that it is clearly the entrance to an ancient civilization's ruins.
- Since the entrance of Hystria Ruins was discovered, one exit leading to its entrance has been removed.
| Aakman Temple | Hystria Ruins |
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Aakman Temple, Hystria Ruins - Ancient Teleporter
- As the entrances to the Ancient Ruins were revealed, the "Ancient Teleporter" that used to appear and disappear like a mirage in the Great Desert of Valencia began to resonate with those entrances.
- Changed the Ancient Teleporter to Hystria Ruins and Aakman Temple so that it can be distinguished even without completing the Light of Hystria Ruins quest.
| Ancient Teleporter to Aakman Temple | Ancient Teleporter to Hystria Ruins |
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Processing Certificate
- Deleted the "Beginner/Skilled Certificate" requirement for processing knowledge such as Heating, Filtering, etc.
- Related knowledge, quest names, and contents have been changed accordingly.
| Original Quest Name | New Quest Name |
| [Processing] Learning Higher Processing Skills | [Processing] Practice Makes Perfect |
| [Processing] Materials for Skills | [Processing] Vatudun's Request |
- Added a one-time, once per Family quest for those already in possession of Beginner and Skilled knowledge.
- Having met the conditions, quests can be accepted from the Black Spirit (/) - Quest - Suggested Quests.
| Quest Name | Quest Condition | Quest Reward |
| [Life] Gift for the Processing Beginner |
[Has the following ""Beginner"" knowledge]
Shaking, Filtering, Grinding, Heating, Chopping, Drying |
Contribution EXP 300, Processing Skill EXP 2,000, Scorched Fragment x5, Leather Glaze x10, Gem Polisher x10, Plywood Hardener x10, Metal Solvent x10 |
| [Life] Gift for the Processing Skilled |
[Has the following ""Skilled"" knowledge]
Shaking, Filtering, Grinding, Heating, Chopping, Drying |
Contribution EXP 1,000, Processing Skill EXP 5,000, Scorched Fragment x10, Leather Glaze x50, Gem Polisher x50, Plywood Hardener x50, Metal Solvent x50 |
- Added a "Quit Season" function for adventurers who wish to quit the ongoing season without graduating.
- If you wish to start a new season, such as when returning after a long break, you can use the "Quit Season" function in the Season Pass.
- Important information will appear displaying points to be aware of when quitting the season, and you will be asked to acknowledge this.
- Quitting the season consumes 1 Season Character Ticket.
- Only Tuvala gear will be converted into normal gear when quitting the season and all other seasonal items will be deleted.
- Quitting the season removes access to the Season Server, Season Pass rewards, Season content, Season Challenges, and event progress/rewards.
- If you wish to start a new season, such as when returning after a long break, you can use the "Quit Season" function in the Season Pass.
ITEM
Choose Your TET (IV) Blackstar Weapon → Godr-Ayed Weapon
- Added the feature to exchange TET (IV) Blackstar weapons that cannot be registered on the Central Market into Godr-Ayed weapons.
- You can proceed with the questline via Merindora, the Eldest Spirit in Grána. Bring her the Scorching Sun Crystal and an un-registerable TET (IV) Blackstar weapon to exchange into a Godr-Ayed weapon.
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- The exchanged Godr-Ayed weapon also cannot be registered on the Central Market.
※ You can also exchange PEN (V) Godr-Ayed weapon ↔ PEN (V) Blackstar weapon, and the branded Family Name will remain intact after the exchange.
Beginner Black Stone Consolidation
- Consolidated both Beginner Black Stone (Weapon)/(Armor) into one uniform item, Beginner Black Stone.
- Beginner Black Stone (Weapon)/(Armor) obtained via Challenges or the Season Pass will now be given as Beginner Black Stone.
- Naru gear can now be enhanced using the Beginner Black Stone without distinction between (Weapon)/(Armor).
※ Beginner Black Stones that can be obtained via Heating (L) will now also be obtained as consolidated Beginner Black Stone.
* Beginner Black Stone (Armor) will be changed to Beginner Black Stone during the Jan 10, 2024 (Wed) maintenance.
Movement of Outfits from regular Inventory to Pearl Inventory
- Improved the storage of equipable outfit items by moving them from the regular Inventory to the Pearl Inventory.
- Equipable items that were stored in the regular Inventory have been moved to the Pearl Inventory.
※ After equipping an outfit item stored in the regular Inventory and then unequipping will move it to the Pearl Inventory.
MONSTER
Today’s patch brings changes to some Monster Zones.
We've adjusted the expected income from loot in the Crypt of Resting Thoughts, Olun's Valley, Ash Forest, and Gyfin Rhasia Temple (Underground). Unlike the previous system, the max AP soft cap for these Monster Zones has been set to 830 AP, making the zones more efficient for those with higher level equipment. However, as the max AP increases, the HP of monsters has been to prevent them from being defeated too quickly, and to compensate for this we've increased the number of junk items dropped.
Additionally, the expected income from some of the top Monster Zones has been adjusted, including [Dehkia] Olun's Valley, [Dehkia] Ash Forest, [Dehkia] Cyclops, and the City of the Dead.
Lastly, ""Accessory Combination Materials"" that were dropped in Monster Zones was removed during last week's update, and changes were made so that only complete accessories can be obtained. Note that the drop rate of Deboreka Accessories, Tungrad Accessories, and Dawn Earring in those Monster Zones with increased income has been adjusted. (As accessory materials are no longer available, the same probability of obtaining these materials has been applied to the complete items, with each respective item’s probability multiplier listed below.)
Monster Zone Income Increase
- Changed the following monster zones:
| Monster Zone | Changes |
| Crypt of Resting Thoughts |
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| Olun's Valley |
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| [Dehkia] Olun's Valley |
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| Ash Forest |
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| [Dehkia] Ash Forest |
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| Gyfin Rhasia Temple (Underground) |
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| City of the Dead |
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| Darkseekers' Retreat |
* Excluded the [Corrupt] Monsters that appear when an Eternal Darkseeker is defeated. They already provide the same increased EXP as mentioned above.
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| [Dehkia] Cyclops Land |
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Deboreka Belt
Improved Guild Boss Loot
Guild Boss Subjugation, where adventurers accompany their guild members in defeating bosses, will undergo some changes. Guild Boss Subjugation was initially designed as a fun gathering place where adventurers from the same guild could meet once a week, enjoy together, and share stories. However, with the recent increase in PvE income, it seems that the motivation to participate in Guild Boss Subjugation is insufficient, so we have adjusted the boss loot.
Also, Giant Mudster, Ferrid, and Puturum have been modified to allow for a more exciting combat experience. We have removed inconvenient mechanics, changed existing patterns, or added new ones to facilitate a more refreshing combat experience. We hope that these improvements to Guild Boss Subjugation will make it a fun gathering place for more adventurers in various guilds.
- Changed Guild Bosses as below:
| Guild Boss | Changes |
| Giant Mudster |
[Combat Changes]
- Increased max HP by 12%. - Changed some attack patterns. |
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[Loot Changes]
- Added obtainable items:
* Rebellious Spirit Crystal * Black Spirit Crystal, Awakened Spirit's Crystal, Valtarra Spirit's Crystal * Faint Magic Crystal Box, Mass of Pure Magic - Changed to guarantee the acquisition of Gold Bar 1,000G x1. - Changed the number of Gold Bar 100G obtainable to x15-20. - Changed the number of Gold Bar 10G obtainable to x20-30. - Changed the number of Marni's Unstable Fuel obtainable to x4-8. - Changed the maximum number of Black Stone (Weapons/Armor) obtainable to x30-60. |
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| Ferrid |
[Combat Changes]
- Increased max HP by 12%. - Changed some attack patterns. |
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[Loot Changes]
- Added obtainable items:
* Rebellious Spirit Crystal * Black Spirit Crystal, Awakened Spirit's Crystal, Valtarra Spirit's Crystal * Faint Magic Crystal Box, Mass of Pure Magic - Changed to guarantee the acquisition of Gold Bar 1,000G x1. - Changed the number of Gold Bar 100G obtainable to x15-20. - Changed the number of Gold Bar 10G obtainable to x20-30. - Changed the number of Marni's Unstable Fuel obtainable to x4-8. - Changed the maximum number of Black Stone (Weapons/Armor) obtainable to x30-60. |
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| Puturum |
[Combat Changes]
- Increased max HP by 12%.
- Increased damage by 25%. - Changed some attack patterns. - Removed the power tower mechanic. |
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[Loot Changes]
- Added obtainable items:
* Rebellious Spirit Crystal * Black Spirit Crystal, Awakened Spirit's Crystal, Valtarra Spirit's Crystal * Faint Magic Crystal Box, Mass of Pure Magic - Increased the probability of obtaining Belongings of an Ancient Guardian by x3. - Increased the probability of obtaining PRI (I) - DUO (II) accessories when opening Belongings of an Ancient Guardian by x3. - Increased the probability of obtaining Yona's Fragment by x2.5. - Increased the probability of obtaining Advice of Valks (+50/+40/30) by x1.35/x3.3/x1.9 respectively. - Changed to guarantee the acquisition of Gold Bar 1,000G x1. - Changed the number of Gold Bar 100G obtainable to 15-20. - Changed the number of Gold Bar 10G obtainable to 20-30. - Changed the number of Marni's Unstable Fuel obtainable to 4-8. - Changed the maximum number of Black Stone (Weapons/Armor) obtainable to 30-60. |
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| Khan | [Loot Changes] - Changed the probability of obtaining Khan's Concentrated Magic by x1.25. - Changed to guarantee the acquisition of Gold Bar 1,000G x1. - Changed the number of Gold Bar 100G obtainable to x15-20. - Added Gold Bar 10G as loot. |
QUEST & KNOWLEDGE
- Changed the daily quest NPC for the Darkseekers' Retreat.
| Before | After |
| Muzgar, Village Council Chairman Dematur | Kal Tahn, near the Darkseekers' Retreat Node |
NPC, BACKGROUND, SOUND
Muzgar Residence
- Following the instructions of Karim, the Chief of Muzgar, villagers have granted adventurers permission to purchase residences.
- Added the ability to purchase two houses located in Muzgar. (Required Contribution Point: 1)
| Muzgar 1 | Muzgar 2 |
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Ulukita Silver Buff
- Brunen from the Sezec Mercenary Camp has stopped giving advice to adventurers.
- Instead, Dematur from Muzgar has started to give advice instead.
- If you give a certain amount of Silver to Dematur, you can receive buffs that help in combat.
- The buffs do not stack with other town-specific NPC Silver buffs.
- Instead, Dematur from Muzgar has started to give advice instead.
| Type | Effect |
| Attack (120 min) | All AP +8, All Accuracy +8 |
| Defense (120 min) | All Damage Reduction +8, Max HP +150 |
| Experience (120 min) | Combat EXP +15%, Skill EXP +15% |
| Attack (300 min) | All AP +8, All Accuracy +8 |
| Defense (300 min) | All Damage Reduction +8, Max HP +150 |
| Experience (300 min) | Combat EXP +15%, Skill EXP +15% |
※ You can check the location of the nearest Silver Buff NPC by clicking the magnifying glass button on the left side of the minimap. (Find NPCs - Silver (Church))
- Changed the World Map icon for the Young Sea Monster Habitat where Young Nineshark, Young Candidum, and Young Black Rust dwell.
- Changed so that you can now repair equipment from Miles in the Old Moon Grand Prix.
UI
- Improved so that the gender of horse is displayed on the horse icon shown on the character selection and tag window when a character has a horse taken out.
- The gender of Dream Horses and Race Horses will not be displayed.
- Improved the notification that the preset has not been saved when closing the UI or checking another preset without saving the preset after equipping/un-equipping crystals.
- The UI may close without saving depending on the settings when your character is struck.
- The UI may close without saving depending on the settings when your character is struck.
- Removed the heavy weight notification that was displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
- The weight notification displayed on the left side of the minimap will remain the same as before.
- Improved the emphasis on the level in some items of the Season Pass.
- Added the feature to click on all enhancement chances of another adventurer's choice window during equipment enhancement.
- When you click on the list, the Advice of Valks you own will be displayed.
SYSTEM
- Added the feature to use Quick Hotkeys while matching in the Arena of Solare and Old Moon Grand Prix.
- However, the Tag Character function using Quick Hotkeys is not available.
TRANSLATION
- Changed and unified the following in Turkish:
- [Derin Köklü Eller] Yeowoo Geçidi'nde Hemşire Yardımı → [Derin Köklü Eller] Yeowoo Geçidi'nde Doğum Yapan Annelere Yardım
- Edan'ın Partisi → Edan'ın Ekibi
CHANGES & FIXES
- Fixed the unnatural behavior of monsters when they stop chasing and return in certain situations at the [Elvia] Orc Camp.
- Fixed the issue where the spawn location of some monsters in Marni's 2nd Lab was unnatural.
- Fixed the issue where the spawn location of some Bandit's Treasure Chests in Gahaz Bandits' Lair was unnatural.
- Fixed the issue where Agris Fever was consumed by 1 when defeating Basilisk Ambusher while Agris Fever was active.
- Fixed the issue where it was impossible to accept and complete quests from Red Battlefield Quartermaster Daz in [Red Battlefield] Garmoth's Nest.
- Fixed the issue where the UI closes when ending a conversation with an NPC while the Black Spirit's Adventure is in Sticker UI mode.
- Fixed the issue where the cooldown was sometimes not displayed in the skill command guide when using a skill with the weapon put away.
- Fixed the issue where the obtainable locations in the item description of some Carrack upgrade materials are incorrect.
- Fixed the issue where the description expansion button was not displayed upon the first use in the server change UI.
- Fixed the issue where the character could not move when setting game options while riding on a large ship cannon or mast.
- Fixed the issue where the wallpaper and floor installed in the following residence were not visible:
- Wallpaper and floor on the 1st floor of Calpheon Merchant Lane 3-5, wallpaper on the 2nd floor of Calpheon Merchant Lane 3-5.
- Fixed the issue where the effect was unnatural when some classes wore Wailing Dahn's Gloves.
- [Sorceress] Fixed the issue where some hair appeared unnatural when equipped with the Grandpa Cron's Helper Helmet.
- [Sorceress, Dark Knight] Fixed the issue where the hair length changed when equipped with the Grandpa Cron's Helper Helmet.
- Fixed the issue where Crafting Notes would not be displayed in the Adventurer's Guide via the button at the top of the town storage UI in the World Map (M).
- Changed the information displayed when viewing more detailed records of an Arena of Solare Custom Match.
- [Scholar] Fixed the issue where dyeing was unavailable for parts 6, 7, and 8 of [Honor] Hercules' Might Armor.
- Fixed the issue where the selected reward was not highlighted in certain situations when choosing a reward from the Season Special Gifts.
- Fixed the issue where certain sections in Altinova seemed unnatural due to the Christmas setting when completing quests in Ulukita.
Thank you.
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