Class Changes

● Changed so the Standby Expression applied via the Customization UI will display properly when your character is idle.

● Fixed the issue where debuff durations were shorter if struck by attacks that applied debuffs while playing a musical instrument.

Awakening
● Changed so the falling motion does not display after using Flow: Dragon Flight or Flow: Markthanan's Wings from a high place with your trion.
- Changed so that it affects the surroundings when trying to land from a high place.
- Fixed Flow: Dragon Flight skill description accordingly.
 

● Flow: Dragon Flight
- Changed so that your character lands a bit slower when the skill is used continuously.

● Black Spirit: Tectonic Slam
- Fixed the issue where using Tectonic Slam via Quick Slot in Hexeblood would activate the skill even when it was locked after having learned Core: Tectonic Slam.

● Changed "Dark Rift" spawning point from Titium Valley to in front of the Sand Grain Bazaar hill.
- This change will be applied to the next Dark Rift that spawns in Titium Valley if one has already spawned before the update.

● Changed the loading image for Arena of Solare.

● Added the party queue feature for Arena of Solare's Practice Mode.            
- You can now queue up for Practice Mode in a party of 2 or 3 members.            
- Only the party leader can queue up to find a match for all party members.            
- Any party member can cancel the queue.            
- All party members must be on the same server to queue up for a match.            
* Your party cannot queue up for a match if any of your party members are restricted from queuing.            
- If any party member changes servers, moves to Character Selection, switches characters, or disconnects while in queue, your party will be removed from the queue.            
- You cannot change the party leader, invite new party members, or kick them while in queue.            
            
● Changed how the MVP and ACE are determined once a match ends.            
* Removed the condition of the MVP/ACE being determined by dealing a certain amount of damage.            
* The MVP/ACE will now also factor in number of kills and debuffs as well as total damage dealt.

* The debuff count is calculated according to hits that actually apply the debuff by both characters and their summons.

* A debuff used on an opponent with Super Armor or Forward Guard will not be factored into the count.
- The Adventurer whose Family achieves rank 1 in the Solare Incarnate (V) tier will now receive an exclusive badge:

Rank 1 Solare Incarnate (V) tier badge	Solare Incarnate (V) tier badge (2401+ points)

● Changed the linebreaks in the item descriptions of Balacs Lunchbox, Special Eilton Specialty Meal, and Mesima Chicken Soup regarding their effects.

● Changed the Max Purchase Limit and Selling Limit of Cream, Cheese, Butter items from the Central Market.
- Order and Max Purchase Limit: x500 → x1,000
- Max Purchase Limit when selling orders are more than 3,000: x3,000
- Max Selling Limit: x20,000

● Improved so the [Honor] outfit items can be equipped while moving or on a mount.

Quest & Knowledge

● Changes for the quest requirement for "Herald's Journal Volume 2" and "[Timed Quest] How Quick Can You Fish?" are as follows:

Before	After
Catch Sea Eel x2 in 10 min	Catch blue-grade fish x2 in 10 min

● Improvements applied to the Season Pass are as follows:
- Improved so "How to Get a Powerful Accessory 2." can also be achieved by completing any of the "[Daily] Old Moon Guild Subjugation Request" quests regardless of monster zone.
- [Season] Old Moon Guild Special Monster Mission is now unavailable with the above changes.
* If the quest has already been received and is in progress, it can be completed normally.
- Fixed the issue where the completed Season Pass names would be displayed awkwardly within the recently completed quest list in the End Game (ESC) window.`

● Improved so that if the quest item has been deleted while proceeding with the quest "King's Key," you can receive the item again and continue with the quest.
- If you deleted the item "Mysterious Empty Frame," you can reobtain it by talking to the Black Spirit while proceeding with "[King's Key] Francesca Seric."
- If you deleted the item "Lightstone of Darkness Fragment," you can reobtain it by talking to the Black Spirit while proceeding with "[King's Key] My Queen."

● Fixed the issue where Eileen and the torch appeared awkwardly when you talked to her after accepting "[Balenos] Richie Rescue."

● Fixed the issue where you couldn't hand over the quest item to complete "[Godr-Ayed Weapon] In the Fallen God's Name: Storm Devoured Godr-Ayed Greatsword."

 

NPC, Background, Sound

● Improved the dialogue and knowledge for Rao at the Blood Wolf Settlement.
● Fixed the issue where you could not cross the bridge near the Sherekhan Iron Mine when on wagons.

System

Improvements on the Auto-run feature showcased through Global Lab will be applied. 
Previously, players were guided in the safest route possible to ensure no significant threats occurred on their adventure, and this sometimes meant the long way around was taken. To minimize these aspects, players will now be taken to a more efficient route. The issue of obstacles not being detected, and players simply being guided in a straight line, has also been improved.

● Improved the Auto-run feature for characters and when riding mounts on land.
- Improved so you take a more efficient route upon using the Navigate feature.

Before	After

● Fixed the issue where mount icons would occasionally not be displayed upon disabling Combat Focus Mode via Hotkeys.

● Changed so Marniwave will be turned ON/OFF depending on the "Auto-play upon Mounting" settings in the unfortunate case where your mount died.
- Auto-play upon Mounting ON: Marniwave stops playing when your mount dies.
- Auto-play upon Mounting OFF: Marniwave keeps playing even if your mount dies.

Web

● Fixed the issue of the some letters being cut off from the launcher announcement list.
● Added a looped video to the Black Desert website.
● Changed the order of linking accounts.
● Improved some UI of the website's log-in page.
● Changed the Razer Gold Wallet gift card banner on the Payment - Acoin page.  

Translation

● Changed and unified the following terms in German:
- Preisgekrönter Fang → Außergewöhnlicher Fang

● Changed and unified the following terms in Spanish:
- Cornelia N/Cornelia (renovado/a) → Cornelia (renovado/a)

● Changed and unified the following terms in Spanish:
- Árbol del Rayo de Bronte → Árbol del Relámpago de Bronte
- Violación → Infracción

Modified or Changed

● [Ranger] Fixed the issue where the Ryfina outfit appeared abnormal upon making customization changes.
● [Witch] Fixed the issue where the pants portion of the Shell Belle Outfit (Shucked) appeared abnormal when moving while crouched or in certain combat stances.
● [Shai] Fixed the issue where equipping the Conch Cherub Outfit with the Bear Hug Underwear appeared awkward.
● Fixed the issue where the interior of Calpheon North Gate 4, 1F appeared awkwardly.
● Fixed the typo in the [Daily] Old Moon Guild's Young Black Rust Hunter quest description.
● Fixed the issue where certain NPC names of Eilton and Papua Crinea Island appeared awkwardly.
● Changed the quest icon for 'Blood Wolf's Oath' to a more natural icon.
● Fixed the issue where the create character button would be available to click even when the premium character slot was full.
● Fixed the issue where the Season Pass icon wouldn't display the shining effect even when you had completed an objective.
● Fixed the issue where the Ship Upgrade Tree would display Korean text for Gamepad UI mode.
● Fixed the issue of not being able to enter the Old Moon Grand Prix.
● Fixed the issue of the effects displaying awkwardly on the screen when you're short of materials during enhancement.
● Fixed the issue of the HP bar showing during the Serpen summoning cutscene in Sycrakea.
● Fixed the issue of the text displaying awkwardly when trying to send a guild invite through Friends.
● Fixed the issue of the Tier 5 Pet button not working for Gamepad UI mode.            
● Fixed the issue of "[Event] Stella's Spirit Stone" effects applying abnormally in certain situations.            
● Fixed the issue of your character being taken through an abnormal path when following another character during Looped Auto-Path.            
● Fixed the issue of the character being stuck when jumping twice while mounted on Diné near the boundaries of Marni's Realm.
● Fixed the issue where the looped auto-path route would continuously shorten while Navigation Path Setting: Land was set to "Smooth."

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 ones. Check them out below!

 

♣ For Progression-minded Adventurers:

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"!
Artifacts and Lightstones	Artifacts and Lightstones were added! They will greatly aid you in your adventures!
Ornette and Odore's Spirit Essence Improvements	The fabled infinite potions of Ornett and Odore now have newly-added extra steps and weekly quests to hasten the process.
Guaranteed PEN (V) Boss Gear Questline	Speak to Jetina to begin a reforming questline to obtain your very own set of PEN (V) boss gear, guaranteed!
PEN (V) Accessory Questline	Complete daily quests to gather materials to complete your very own accessory at the highest enhancement grade possible.

★ For Combat-focused Adventurers:

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.

♥ For Amusement-seeking Adventurers:

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.

 

Happy adventuring!