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Updates Jun 26, 2024, 09:34 (UTC) Patch Notes - June 26, 2024

 

Greetings Adventurers,


Here are the latest update details for Black Desert Online on June 26, 2024 (Wed). Today’s patch contains 105 updates and is approximately 3.02 GB.



PEN (V) Blackstar Main/Awakening Weapon Reward

PEN (V) Blackstar Main/Awakening Weapon Reward
New Primordial grade weapons, "Sovereign", is set to make its debut in the Black Desert.

These new weapons will be released approximately five years after the Star's End in western Calpheon was first introduced.

 

Ahead of the Sovereign Weapon release, we have prepared an update to assist both veteran adventurers who have crafted PEN (V) Blackstar weapons and new adventurers just starting their journey.

 

With the newly added method, adventurers can select and obtain one PEN (V) Blackstar main or awakening weapon.

 

Veteran adventurers who have been crafting PEN (V) Blackstar weapons will be able to quickly craft the upcoming Sovereign weapons,
while new adventurers can use the obtained PEN (V) Blackstar weapon to challenge higher-level monster zones or content.

 

This serves as a form of support content, similar to guaranteed upgrades for PEN boss equipment or PEN boss defense gear from the Magnus, aiming to aid adventurers in their step-by-step growth.

 
  • Added a Challenge (Y) to receive a PEN (V) Blackstar main or awakening weapon.  
 
Challenge (Y) Requirement
▶  Reach Lv. 61 or higher with a character
▶ Complete one of the following quests with a character at Lv. 61 or higher
Condition (Select 1) Quest (O)
Complete main questline up to Mediah [Main] - [Reliving the Darkness]
▶ Apocalyptic Prophecy
Complete Mountain of Eternal Winter main questline [Main] - [Mountain of Eternal Winter] In Search of the Flame that Consumes Gods
▶ [Everfrost] Beyond the Doors of Alyaelli
Complete the Morning Light main questline [Main] - [LoML] Ruler of Taebaek
▶ [Koo Mihyun] Seungsan's Secret
Complete the Simplified main questline With a Season Character, from the NPC Fughar
▶ [Special Growth] Fughar's Memorandum - Chapter 11
  • Right-click the Choose Your PEN (V) Blackstar Weapon Box from your Inventory (I) to choose between a main or awakening weapon.
  • Opening the Choose Your PEN (V) Blackstar Weapon Box will give you a PEN (V) Blackstar of the the class that opened the box.

Notes
① There will be a text prompt to enter before you get to choose your main (Succession) or awakening (Awakening) weapon. 
Once you’ve entered the text and obtained your weapon, there’s no going back (recovery/exchange is not supported)
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② Opening the box will grant you a weapon suitable for your character’s class.  (ex : If a Ranger opens the main weapon box, you'll get a Blackstar Longbow)
Please make certain that you are opening the box with the correct class.
If you make a mistake, you can use a "Weapon Exchange Coupon" to change the weapon.
(You can get a "Weapon Exchange Coupon" by exchanging Seal of Journey obtained from the Season Pass.)

③ If you wish to obtain a weapon for the new class, Dosa, please open the box after the July 3, 2024 (Wed) update.
Unawakened Dosa cannot open the awakening weapon box (until his Awakening update.)

④ Can be equipped by "normal characters" only, not season characters and cannot be registered on the Central Market. 
Shai cannot open the awakening weapon box.
 GM Note "[PEN (V) Blackstar] A New Challenge Awaits"


Serendia and Calpheon Main Questline Revamp

Serendia and Calpheon Main Questline Revamp
Serendia and Calpheon Main Questline Revamp: The Jordine Saga
 
Adventurers, prepare yourselves for the renewed main quests of Serendia and Calpheon, now presented under the thrilling title, "The Jordine Saga."
 
From the moment you came to in Balenos, you encountered a fiery red-haired noblewoman, Jarette Domongatt of Serendia. Initially, she might have looked down on you, a disheveled adventurer just waking from slumber. However, as you solve the myriad problems plaguing Balenos, she recognized your prowess and formally invited you to join her in Serendia.
 
Embark on an epic journey with Jarette, navigating the intricate political landscape of the Black Desert continent. You will face conflicts driven by characters with diverse motives, all while unraveling the seeds of turmoil sprouting in Serendia and spreading to the neighboring Calpheon. As you traverse through countless pivotal choices, immerse yourself in the newly revamped main quests of Serendia and Calpheon, where your actions will shape the unfolding narrative.
 
We have fully voiced all dialogues in the main quests, incorporating feedback from adventurers to ensure that essential background knowledge is seamlessly integrated through detailed illustrations. The original cutscenes have been re-recorded with enhanced dialogue, sound effects, and background music, elevating the overall quality. Additionally, numerous brand-new cutscenes have been crafted, offering approximately an hour of cinematic content.
 
Furthermore, the "Serendia II" quest, previously teased at the Calpheon Ball under the working title "Kzarka Side Story," has been updated. Upon completing your journey from the Ancient Stone Chamber to Calpheon, you will receive a letter from "D," leading you to Glish. Here, you will investigate a series of mysterious disappearances involving women, gradually uncovering a grand truth. This story, pivotal to the lore of Black Desert, is brought to life with full voice acting, illustrations, and immersive cutscenes. Dive in and experience the unfolding tale firsthand.
 
  • Revamped the Serendia and Calpheon Main Questlines.
Jarette Domongatt, who forged a fateful bond with the adventurer in Balenos. As you embark on a grand adventure through the region of Serendia, the intricate web of political intrigue and the clashing ambitions of its denizens unfurl before you. The seeds of conflict sown in Serendia spread their tendrils towards Calpheon, drawing you ever deeper into the heart of the maelstrom. With each step, you find yourself at the crossroads of destiny, alongside characters who share in your journey. Embrace the epic saga of Serendia and Calpheon, and immerse yourself in the main questline which weaves this new tapestry of legend.
 


[Starting Quest] Adventure Awaits in Serendia!

Main Questline

  • Adventurers can accept the new revamped Serendia main questline via the Black Spirit (,) after completing the main adventure in Balenos.
Revamped Serendia Main Questline
[Serendia] Adventure Awaits in Serendia!
Quest NPC Acceptance Conditions
The Black Spirit (/) - Main Fulfill 1 of the following ▼
- Completed the (old) Balenos main questline
- Completed the revamped Balenos main questline
- Completed the Simplified main questline
* If you're already progressing through the old Serendia & Calpheon main questlines, you will need to complete Looking for Adventurers, the last quest in said questline to be able to accept the quest above.
* You can also proceed with the newly revamped Serendia/Calpheon main questline with a season character upon completing the Balenos main questline.
- If you've skipped over all of the main questlines of Balenos, Serendia, Calpheon, and Mediah by progressing through the Simplified questline, complete the [Special Growth] Fughar's Memorandum - Chapter 11 and talk to the Black Spirit (,) to access the revamped Serendia & Calpheon main questlines.
 
 


Illustrations & Cutscenes

  • The Serendia and Calpheon Main Questline also includes illustrated and dubbed cutscenes.
 

 
 
 


Serendia II

  • A mysterious letter has arrived for adventurers who completed the main questline in Calpheon.
  • Added the Serendia II quest along with the Jordine Saga.
* Characters who have progressed through the Jordine Saga can continue on with the Mediah main questline upon completing [Serendia II] Longing for Priola.
Serendia II Starting Quest Complete the Jordine Saga quest "[Calpheon] Epilogue III"
and talk to the Black Spirit (,) to accept "[Serendia II] Mysterious Letter" to proceed
 
 
How to Enjoy the Main Questline with Voice Dubbing
During the quest, try using the "Auto-skip lines in sync with audio (Tab)" feature located at the bottom right of the screen.
This will make the story progress in sync with the audio without keyboard controls.
 
We hope this adds to the immersion when questing through Serendia and Calpheon.
 

 
  • Improvements made so that characters who completed the old Balenos main questline can now proceed with the renewed Balenos main questline.
    • Those who completed the final quest Onward to New Horizons of the old Balenos main questline.
    • Those who completed the final quest Big Fish in a Small Pond of the old Balenos main questline.
 
  • Changes applied so that the knowledge and titles obtainable in the old Serendia and Calpheon main questlines can now be obtained in the newly revamped Jordine Saga, and some knowledge content has been revised.
 
  • Jarette Domongatt now appears in Heidel Castle.
    • To enhance immersion, Jarette Domongatt will be hidden at this location when undertaking the newly revamped Serendia and Calpheon main questlines.
    • Changes applied so that items rented/returned to Jordine Ducas in Heidel can now be exchanged with Jarette Domongatt in Heidel Castle.
  • Changes applied so that all quests and interactions with Elina Leight in the Calpheon Office are now directed to where Elina Leight is located during the Calpheon main questline.
 
 

New Additions and Improvements

Class Changes
  • Slightly improved upon the issue where some skills caused strong lag upon hits.
  • Fixed the following skill descriptions and command inputs to read more naturally.
    • [Wizard, Witch] Lightning Storm
    • [Drakania] Legacy
  • [Warrior] Deep Ground Slash - Fixed the issue where it was impossible to combo into Deep Ground Slash after Ground Slash (I to Absolute) or Prime: Ground Slash (I to IV) hits.
  • [Berserker] Devastation - Fixed the issue where add-on effects weren't applied on hits.
  • [Tamer] Prime: Void Lightning (II to III) - Fixed the issue where damage wasn't applied during cooldown.
  • [Tamer] Black Spirit: Moonlight Strike - Fixed the issue where add-on effects were being applied.
  • [Tamer] Allround Spinner - Fixed the issue where using the skill via skill slot would activate the Black Spirit's Rage version at 100% rage.
  • [Maehwa] Absolute: Red Moon - Fixed the issue where the Evasion Rate Increase buff and Movement Speed decrease debuff were not applied in Awakening.
  • [Maehwa] Carver: Typhoon - Fixed the issue where add-on effects weren't applied on hits.
  • [Valkyrie] Sharp Light (IV to Absolute) - Adjusted the hit detection to match the action.
  • [Wizard, Witch] Prime: Bolide of Destruction - Fixed the issue where the visual effects were reduced.
  • [Wizard] Cataclysm - Fixed the issue where the extra attack from Marg's effect wasn't applied.
  • [Wizard] Bolide of Destruction - Fixed the issue where the Skill Add-on effect was not applied on hits.
  • [Ninja] Prime: Shadow Slash - Fixed the issue where the Attack Speed Increase effect was being abnormally applied.
  • [Ninja] Prime: Shuriken Malice - Fixed the issue where the projectile's speed and area were reduced.
  • [Striker] Absolute: Heavy Fist - Removed mention of mounted attacks from the skill description.
  • [Striker] Discharge Energy - Fixed the issue where Martial Spirit was recovered without hits.
  • [Striker] Prime: Hidden Claw - Fixed the issue where Discharge Energy hits after comboing into Savage Fang would recover HP for two hits less.
  • [Striker] Wolf's Explosive Fangs - Fixed the issue where damage was not applied when using Wolf's Explosive Fangs as a combo in certain situations.
  • [Mystic] Prime: Sweeping Kick - Improved the description of Martial Spirit recovery.
  • [Mystic] Prime: Rage Hammer - Fixed the issue where Martial Spirit Shards were not consumed.
  • [Mystic] Prime: Wave Orb - Fixed the issue where Martial Spirit Shards were not used when comboing with certain skills.
  • [Mystic] Infinite Fortitude - Fixed the issue where the buff effect was not removed when canceling with Flash Step.
  • [Lahn] Deadly Dance - Fixed the issue where the Floating debuff wasn't applied on the last hit.
  • [Lahn] Absolute: Moondance - Fixed the issue where the description did not mention mounted attacks.
  • [Archer] Earth Shatter - Fixed the issue where MP was not recovered during the skill upon learning Sunfall.
  • [Hashashin] Fixed the issue where some description text for Succession: Arid Assault was incorrect.
  • [Nova] Succession: Rime Ice - Matched the damage with the actual effect in the description.
  • [Nova] Prime: Bitter Reign - Fixed the issue where add-on effects were only applied to first hits.
  • [Corsair] Prime: Mareca: Spiral Soak - Fixed the issue where some hits were not applied when comboing into other skills.
  • [Woosa] Prime: Stormfall - Fixed the issue where the Skill Add-on effect was not applied on attack 1.
  • [Maegu] Emberclaw Crush - Fixed the issue where only attack 2 was not activated when comboing after Foxflare Fleche.
 
 
Contents
  • Roshina, the Barterer on Hakoven Island, has started offering a hefty amount of Crow Coins for captains traveling from distant regions for trade.
    • Increased the minimum amount of Crow Coins obtainable when exchanging Tier 5 trade goods.
Hakoven Island Barter
(Tier 5 Sea Trade Goods → Crow Coin)
Before  After
1 - 600 Crow Coins 300 - 600 Crow Coins
 
  • Changed the amount of Tidal Black Stones obtained from defeating the guild boss Khan.
Boss Level Before After
0 0 - 100 according to a set probability 50 guaranteed
1 0 - 150 according to a set probability 60 guaranteed
2 0 - 150 according to a set probability 80 guaranteed
3 0 - 200 according to a set probability 100 guaranteed

 

Deboreka accessories are now part of the Dark Rift rewards.

 

Until now, you could only get Deboreka accessories from "Monster Zones." However, just like the recent update that introduced a slim chance to get them from "Node War" content, we want to give players who prefer a more relaxed playstyle a shot at these coveted items, even if the odds are very low.

 

* In the future, Atoraxxion will also be added as a way to obtain Deboreka accessories.

 

Dark Rift

  • Added a very low chance to obtain a Deboreka Accessory when opening the following loot boxes obtained when defeating Dark Rift Bosses.
    • Adjusted the probability of obtaining existing items with the addition of new items to the following loot boxes.
Opened Item Added Item

Box of the Desperate Dead
Box of the Distorted Dead
Box of the Silent Dead
Box of the Howling Dead
[Unenhanced Deboreka Accessory]
+0 Deboreka Earring
+0 Deboreka Necklace
+0 Deboreka Belt
+0 Deboreka Ring
* You cannot obtain the newly added items from loot boxes that have been acquired before this update. 
 
Item
  • Changed characters to no longer perform the cheering animation upon obtaining Specter's Energy and Awakening Weapon Box items. 
 
  • Changed the following basic gathering and fishing tools to no longer be like obtainable. 
    • White grade basic life tools can no longer be obtained via NPC shops, house crafting, and quest rewards. 
      • Compensation for these tools will be distributed as Silver during the June 26 (Wed) maintenance. 
White Grade Gathering & Fishing Tools
Lumbering Axe
Fluid Collector
Hoe
Butcher Knife
Tanning Knife
Pickaxe
Fishing Rod
Old Fishing Rod
Gathering Tool Box
 
  • Added a crafting recipe to the Crafting Notes for making the Deboreka Ring using the Limbo Star. 
 
Monster

City of the Dead 

  • Improved the Tehmelun Messengers so when you interrupt their spells, they are no longer knocked back but immediately drop in place upon defeat. 

Tungrad Ruins 

  • Improved the Tungrad Visionaries so that they no longer fly away but immediately drop in place upon defeat. 
 

 
Now, if you possess multiple "Forgotten Limbo Seals" and are forced to exit the trial, you can continue your ongoing trial by using the existing re-entry method. 
  • Changed the mechanics to prevent adventurers from using a Forgotten Limbo Seal to proceed with the Trial of Erethea if they possess a Weakened Limbo Seal. 
    • If you re-entered an ongoing "Trial of Erethea" and completed it, or do not possess a "Weakened Limbo Seal," you can now consume a "Forgotten Limbo Seal" to proceed with the trial. 
 
Quest & Knowledge
  • Decreased the number of kills and items required in the recurring weekly quests obtaining crafting materials for Ornette's and Odore's Spirit Essence. 
Quest Objectives Before Objectives After
[Weekly] Valtarra's Memory Clean up Navarn Steppe (x500)
Obtain Soft Ferri Feather (x500)
Clean up Navarn Steppe (x250)
Obtain Soft Ferri Feather (x250)
[Weekly] Tranquil Tinniolum Defeat Forest Ronaros (x3,500) Defeat Forest Ronaros (x1,000)
[Weekly] Narc's Solace Break the faith of the Manshaums (x4,000) Break the faith of the Manshaums (x1,000)
[Weekly] Katzvariak's Venom Clean up the Tshira Ruins (x4,000) Clean up the Tshira Ruins (x1,500)
[Weekly] Blood Wolf's Oath Defeat Kagtums (x4,000) Defeat Kagtums (x1,500)
[Weekly] Dragon's Fang Purify the Sherekhan Necropolis (x3,000) Purify the Sherekhan Necropolis (x1,000)
 
  • Removed some of the quest target markers that appear during the "Black Stone Sought By Barbarians" quest. 
 
Node & Conquest War
We've updated the rules for fort activation based on the number of guilds (or alliances) participating in Node Wars within each territory. Specifically, 15 minutes before the start of a Node War, if less than 50% of the registered guilds have pressed the participation button, their forts will not be activated. However, these guilds can still participate in the Node War as usual, even if they don't meet the activation criteria.

 

This change aims to prevent an excessive number of forts from being created compared to the total number of participants, ensuring smoother and more dynamic battles for all adventurers involved.

 

We appreciate the increased participation in Node Wars since the update and will continue to fine-tune the content as needed to ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience. Thank you for your continued support!

  • Added the following system rules to the total number of nodes activated based on the number of guilds (alliances) that applied to participate in the Node War territory group. 
Before Nodes will be activated according to the number of guilds (alliances) that apply for Node War in each territory.        
(If the number of guilds (alliances) applying in a territory is four or fewer, Node War will be held in one territory within that group, and two Node Forts will be activated.)
After Nodes will be activated according to the number of guilds (alliances) that apply for Node War in each territory.        
(If the number of guilds (alliances) applying in a territory is four or fewer, Node War will be held in one territory within that group, and two Node Forts will be activated.)        
         
OR        
If less than 50% of guild members have clicked the Apply for Node War button by the time the Territory where the Node War will take place is announced (15 minutes before the Node War starts)        
the guild can still participate in the Node War, but it will not affect the rules for Node Fort activation.
Balenos & Serendia Group (30 members): Node Fort activation rules are not affected if there are fewer than 15 members.
Mediah & Valencia Group (50 members): Node Fort activation rules are not affected if there are fewer than 25 members.
Calpheon & Kamasylvia Group (75 members): Node Fort activation rules are not affected if there are fewer than 37 members.
• If four or fewer guilds (alliances) apply to participate in a Node War territory group, the Node War will only take place in one territory, just as before. 

• Node War Fort Activation 
- The number of Node War forts activated is determined 15 minutes before the Node War starts, based on the number of participating guilds (alliances) in each territory group. 

(For example, if 8 guilds (alliances) join the Balenos Territory Node War 15 minutes before it starts, 4 Node War forts will be activated in the Balenos Territory.) 
 
• June 26 (Wed) Update Details 
- 15 minutes before the Node War starts,

If fewer than 50% of the maximum participants in a guild (alliance) click the "Participate" button, 
they will not be included in the calculation for the number of activated forts. 
(They will still be able to participate in the Node War.) 
 
For example, 
in the Calpheon Territory, if the maximum number of participants is 75 and fewer than 37 members click the "Participate" button 15 minutes before the Node War starts, it will not affect the number of activated forts.
 
 
  • Changed so you can no longer enter the Black Shrine on servers where a Node/Conquest War is in progress. 
 
UI
  • Added the following items to the list of obtainable items in the Monster Zone Info UI: 
    • Traitor's Graveyard: Kehelle's Artifact - Max Stamina 
 
  • Increased the maximum level for receiving navigation guidance from Lv. 20 to 30. 
  • Added colors to certain territories that were not previously distinguished when the territory resource information filter was activated on the World Map (M). 
  • Changed a loading image.          

Changes & Fixes

  • Fixed the issue where some UI elements would slightly shift after being moved and saved through the Edit UI feature. 
  • Fixed the issue where multiple "Hand over Remnants of the Rift" buttons appeared during the "[Crafting] Blackstar Armor" quest. 
  • Fixed the issue where the quest completion item could not be handed over if an identical item with an expired validity period was in the front slot of the inventory. 
  • Fixed the issue where the owned quantity was displayed abnormally in the exchange list when exchanging Shell Belle Armor. 
  • Fixed the issue where certain non-rechargeable alchemy stones were not shaded in the alchemy stone window. 
  • Fixed the names of certain boxes containing outfits: 
    • [Event] Coco Set → Coco Summer Box 
    • [Event] El Pento Set → El Pento Summer Box 
    • [Event] Mr. Mussels Outfit Box → Mr. Mussels Outfit Box 
    • [Event] Shell Belle Outfit Box → Shell Belle Outfit Box 
    • [Event] Shell Belle Outfit Box (Shucked) → Shell Belle Outfit Box (Shucked) 
    • [Event] Shell Belle Outfit Box (Wipeout) → Shell Belle Outfit Box (Wipeout) 
  • Changed the following item descriptions due to the aforementioned box name changes. 
    • [Event] Choose Your Coco or El Pento Box 
    • [Event] Terrmian Special Coin 
  • Fixed the following issues for gamepad UI mode. 
    • Changed so you can now switch Life Skill stances with the R stick. 
    • Fixed the issue where controls were unresponsive when logging into the game after opening and closing the settings menu from the start screen. 
    • Fixed the issue where the description Skill Changed Points wouldn't display. 
    • Fixed the issue where guild elephants could be claimed from the Elephant Nursery during Node/Conquest War without proper authorization. 
  • [Shai] Fixed the issue with abnormal dye areas in the Marine Romance outfit. 
  • [Corsair] Fixed the issue where the special idle animation for the Memento Mori outfit wouldn't play. 
  • Fixed the issue where you could attack during the Papua Crinea Thousand Year War without being disguised as a Papu/Otter with a Transformation Scroll. 
  • Fixed the issue where using CTRL+V in the Redeem Coupon Code UI would activate Emergency Escape. 
  • Fixed the issue where the fishing float appeared abnormal upon casting your first line after logging in. 
  • Fixed the issue where equipping a fishing float didn't change your appearance while wearing a sub-weapon outfit. 
  • Fixed the issue where the mouse controls tooltip for remote fort construction would remain while hovering your mouse over a node after applying the Node War filter in the World Map (M). 
  • Fixed the issue where Kaia Necklace and Chimera's Pupil Gem could be purchased from Armor Vendor Mandolf in Trent. 
  • Silver was sent to Central Market storage for Adventurers who had the items, based on their values. 
  • Fixed the issue where the Wins and Score were not updated in the War Hero Rankings when a War Hero won a Node War. 
  • Fixed the issue where the Indomitable Flag could be installed on a different Node War Server after it was collected. 
  • Fixed the issue where the purchase button for Silver or Loyalties items became deactivated after buying a Pearl item with a purchase limit. 
 
 

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