In Black Desert Online, a wide array of quests are available for you to experience, which will help guide you on your adventures and grant unique rewards you can use to advance your character’s progression.
Depending on your interests, you can filter the quests you see while exploring Black Desert. You can also use your Quest Journal to see quests suggested for you or any recurring quests, so you can focus on what matters to you. Completing quests also gives you a special form of experience, called Contribution Experience.
Much like leveling, as you gain enough Contribution Experience, you will get Contribution Points (CP). These can be invested into housing, crafting stations, pieces of armor or jewelry, and so much more! Once you are finished using whatever you invested the CP in, you can reclaim those points and use them for something else.
Quests can also grant you special types of Knowledge, or lead you to NPC’s who will provide you with Knowledge in exchange for some of your Energy. As you learn more about NPC’s, locations and items in Black Desert Online, both your Knowledge and Energy will grow. Energy allows you to do more than just gain Knowledge, however. It’s also the main resource for gathering crafting materials.
In Black Desert Online, a wide array of quests are available for you to experience, which will help guide you on your adventures and grant unique rewards you can use to advance your character’s progression.
Depending on your interests, you can filter the quests you see while exploring Black Desert. You can also use your Quest Journal to see quests suggested for you or any recurring quests, so you can focus on what matters to you. Completing quests also gives you a special form of experience, called Contribution Experience.
Much like leveling, as you gain enough Contribution Experience, you will get Contribution Points (CP). These can be invested into housing, crafting stations, pieces of armor or jewelry, and so much more! Once you are finished using whatever you invested the CP in, you can reclaim those points and use them for something else.
Quests can also grant you special types of Knowledge, or lead you to NPC’s who will provide you with Knowledge in exchange for some of your Energy. As you learn more about NPC’s, locations and items in Black Desert Online, both your Knowledge and Energy will grow. Energy allows you to do more than just gain Knowledge, however. It’s also the main resource for gathering crafting materials.
In Black Desert Online, the first creature you will encounter is a small ball of black smoke with glowing red eyes. Don’t be afraid, however, as this creature will help guide you as you progress through the world of Black Desert.
Say hello to the Black Spirit! Not only is the Black Spirit a constant companion who will be with you no matter what happens; he is also a main source of quests as you explore new areas, ancient artifacts, reach specific levels or accept quests from other NPC’s. As you complete his quests, the Black Spirit will grow, unlocking new features and abilities!
In Black Desert Online, the first creature you will encounter is a small ball of black smoke with glowing red eyes. Don’t be afraid, however, as this creature will help guide you as you progress through the world of Black Desert.
Say hello to the Black Spirit! Not only is the Black Spirit a constant companion who will be with you no matter what happens; he is also a main source of quests as you explore new areas, ancient artifacts, reach specific levels or accept quests from other NPC’s. As you complete his quests, the Black Spirit will grow, unlocking new features and abilities!
Black Desert Online has an expansive and immersive living world, waiting for you to explore and unlock its secrets. We’ll take a quick look at the regions you will be able to visit and some of the unique features of each region and its cities. Come with us to greet the wide world of Black Desert Online!
Capital: Velia Main City: Olvia Climate: Humid Subtropical
The beginning area of the game, Balenos is nestled north of Serendia along the coast. This peaceful region is famous for bountiful fishing near the capital, Velia, but the entire region is known for the very abundant resources such as horses, crops, and timber.
Capital: Heidel Main City: Glish Climate: Temperate
Serendia is home to many of the finest crafters in the world, most of whom live in Heidel City. In the past, there was great animosity between Calpheon and Serendia, but since the return of the King of Serendia, tensions have died down.
Capital: Calpheon Main Cities: Keplan, Trent, Epheria Port Climate: Humid Subtropical/Temperate
The Calpheon Region is the seat of the Republic of Calpheon, which is supported by its subjects, Serendia & Balenos. Situated in the far West, Calpheon is home to few natural resources, aside from lumber, but what it lacks in resources it more than makes up for in perilous dungeons.
Capital: Altinova Main City: Tarif Climate: Dry Grassland
Located between Serendia & Valencia, Mediah is a harsh, arid landscape serving as a gate to the Valencian Desert. With the recent spike in travel through the region, the capital, Altinova, is seeing a drastic rise in trade, breathing new life into the region.
Capital: Valencia City Main City: Shakatu, Arehaza Town, Muiquun, Sand Grain Bazaar Climate: Desert
Locked in a violent conflict with the Republic of Calpheon for as long as anyone can remember, Valencia is an expansive desert, sporting the pride of the nation, Valencia City. The original discoverers of Black Stones, the people of Valencia work ceaselessly to gather as many Black Stones as possible in the war effort against Calpheon.
Main City: Port Ratt Climate: Marine Region Specific Resources: King Starfish, Sea Anemone
Lost far across the sea, the Haso Kingdom calls Magoria their home. Though it is known to be the birthplace of the greatest martial artists, the rest of the region is shrouded in mystery. Adventurers have recently found their way to Port Ratt, however, in hopes of learning more about the region.
Black Desert Online has an expansive and immersive living world, waiting for you to explore and unlock its secrets. We’ll take a quick look at the regions you will be able to visit and some of the unique features of each region and its cities. Come with us to greet the wide world of Black Desert Online!
Capital: Velia Main City: Olvia Climate: Humid Subtropical
The beginning area of the game, Balenos is nestled north of Serendia along the coast. This peaceful region is famous for bountiful fishing near the capital, Velia, but the entire region is known for the very abundant resources such as horses, crops, and timber.
Capital: Heidel Main City: Glish Climate: Temperate
Serendia is home to many of the finest crafters in the world, most of whom live in Heidel City. In the past, there was great animosity between Calpheon and Serendia, but since the return of the King of Serendia, tensions have died down.
Capital: Calpheon Main Cities: Keplan, Trent, Epheria Port Climate: Humid Subtropical/Temperate
The Calpheon Region is the seat of the Republic of Calpheon, which is supported by its subjects, Serendia & Balenos. Situated in the far West, Calpheon is home to few natural resources, aside from lumber, but what it lacks in resources it more than makes up for in perilous dungeons.
Capital: Altinova Main City: Tarif Climate: Dry Grassland
Located between Serendia & Valencia, Mediah is a harsh, arid landscape serving as a gate to the Valencian Desert. With the recent spike in travel through the region, the capital, Altinova, is seeing a drastic rise in trade, breathing new life into the region.
Capital: Valencia City Main City: Shakatu, Arehaza Town, Muiquun, Sand Grain Bazaar Climate: Desert
Locked in a violent conflict with the Republic of Calpheon for as long as anyone can remember, Valencia is an expansive desert, sporting the pride of the nation, Valencia City. The original discoverers of Black Stones, the people of Valencia work ceaselessly to gather as many Black Stones as possible in the war effort against Calpheon.
Main City: Port Ratt Climate: Marine Region Specific Resources: King Starfish, Sea Anemone
Lost far across the sea, the Haso Kingdom calls Magoria their home. Though it is known to be the birthplace of the greatest martial artists, the rest of the region is shrouded in mystery. Adventurers have recently found their way to Port Ratt, however, in hopes of learning more about the region.
Before starting an adventure in Black Desert Online, you have to pick your class. This meaningful decision will shape your adventures so to help you choose your path, let us introduce you to the classes of Black Desert Online!
There are 13 unique, gender-locked classes with their own distinctive play styles. We will briefly explore the weapons and characteristics of each class and give you a peek at their unique combat styles below!
Attack enemies with your sword, utilize your shield to protect yourself and immobilize rivals, to finish them off with a deadly blow.
Main Weapon: Longsword Sub Weapon: Shield
A nimble huntress with superior marksmanship. Rangers keep enemies away with barrages of penetrating arrows, neutralizing them from afar.
Main Weapon: Longbow Sub Weapon: Dagger
A dexterous master of the black arts. Sorceresses can cast many different dark spells on enemies, to prevail from any range.
Main Weapon: Amulet Sub Weapon: Talisman
A destructive berserker with gigantic dual axes. Berserkers perform ground-shaking smashes, eradicating all surrounding enemies.
Main Weapon: Axe Sub Weapon: Ornamental Knot
Valkyries are blessed with sacred powers. They are adept at using both weapons and magic in combat and can also support allies with buffs and recovery spells.
Main Weapon: Longsword Sub Weapon: Shield
Witches burn, freeze and shatter enemies with the power of natural elements to vanquish their foes.
Main Weapon: Staff Sub Weapon: Dagger
Tamers can perform ruthless combination attacks or take enemies down on their own, by borrowing divine forces.
Main Weapon: Shortsword Sub Weapon: Trinket
A graceful combatant with a specialized skill set, the Maehwa can lock down any foe with a wide array of control skills.
Main Weapon: Blade Sub Weapon: Horn Bow
The Musa is a swordsman armed with an arsenal of powerful area of effect skills and blazing speed to devastate their foes in the blink of an eye while avoiding danger.
Main Weapon: Blade Sub Weapon: Horn Bow
The Ninja is an agile close-quarters combatant that can get up close to their opponents alarmingly fast to deliver precise deadly strikes.
Main Weapon: Shortsword Sub Weapon: Kunai/Shuriken
The Kunoichi specializes in deflecting attacks while waiting for an opening to flash into the fray and deliver devastating counterattacks.
Main Weapon: Shortsword Sub Weapon: Kunai/Shuriken
Wizards burn, freeze and shatter enemies with the power of natural elements to vanquish their foes.
Main Weapon: Staff Sub Weapon: Dagger
With strong foundation in dark magic, the Dark Knight performs heavy, fatal attacks using the majestic Kriegsmesser.
Main Weapon: Kriegsmesser Sub Weapon Ornamental Knot
Before starting an adventure in Black Desert Online, you have to pick your class. This meaningful decision will shape your adventures so to help you choose your path, let us introduce you to the classes of Black Desert Online!
There are 13 unique, gender-locked classes with their own distinctive play styles. We will briefly explore the weapons and characteristics of each class and give you a peek at their unique combat styles below!
Attack enemies with your sword, utilize your shield to protect yourself and immobilize rivals, to finish them off with a deadly blow.
Main Weapon: Longsword Sub Weapon: Shield
A nimble huntress with superior marksmanship. Rangers keep enemies away with barrages of penetrating arrows, neutralizing them from afar.
Main Weapon: Longbow Sub Weapon: Dagger
A dexterous master of the black arts. Sorceresses can cast many different dark spells on enemies, to prevail from any range.
Main Weapon: Amulet Sub Weapon: Talisman
A destructive berserker with gigantic dual axes. Berserkers perform ground-shaking smashes, eradicating all surrounding enemies.
Main Weapon: Axe Sub Weapon: Ornamental Knot
Valkyries are blessed with sacred powers. They are adept at using both weapons and magic in combat and can also support allies with buffs and recovery spells.
Main Weapon: Longsword Sub Weapon: Shield
Witches burn, freeze and shatter enemies with the power of natural elements to vanquish their foes.
Main Weapon: Staff Sub Weapon: Dagger
Tamers can perform ruthless combination attacks or take enemies down on their own, by borrowing divine forces.
Main Weapon: Shortsword Sub Weapon: Trinket
A graceful combatant with a specialized skill set, the Maehwa can lock down any foe with a wide array of control skills.
Main Weapon: Blade Sub Weapon: Horn Bow
The Musa is a swordsman armed with an arsenal of powerful area of effect skills and blazing speed to devastate their foes in the blink of an eye while avoiding danger.
Main Weapon: Blade Sub Weapon: Horn Bow
The Ninja is an agile close-quarters combatant that can get up close to their opponents alarmingly fast to deliver precise deadly strikes.
Main Weapon: Shortsword Sub Weapon: Kunai/Shuriken
The Kunoichi specializes in deflecting attacks while waiting for an opening to flash into the fray and deliver devastating counterattacks.
Main Weapon: Shortsword Sub Weapon: Kunai/Shuriken
Wizards burn, freeze and shatter enemies with the power of natural elements to vanquish their foes.
Main Weapon: Staff Sub Weapon: Dagger
With strong foundation in dark magic, the Dark Knight performs heavy, fatal attacks using the majestic Kriegsmesser.
Main Weapon: Kriegsmesser Sub Weapon Ornamental Knot
Kakao Games and PearlAbyss announced that the multiple award-winning MMORPG, Black Desert Online, will be made available on Steam to players in North America and Europe.
Pack your cloak, sharpen your weapons, and grab as many bags as you can carry, because it’s time to set off on an epic adventure! Black Desert Online is coming to Steam on May 24, bringing with it the deepest character customization system ever seen. Expect sweeping landscapes, ferocious monsters, and action-focused combat packed in an unforgettable experience that breathes new life into the MMO genre.
Choose from one of 13 unique classes and create your character using the incredibly precise customization tools before entering the bustling world of Black Desert Online. Will you become a slayer of massive beasts? A wealthy trader? A master horse tamer? In this enormous open world lies a journey that will amaze MMO veterans and newcomers alike.
Key Features
Beautifully designed open world that’s as expansive as it is alive
Heart- pounding skill-based combat
Unprecedented character customization with incredible detail
Crisp next-generation graphics
Extensive open-world PvP modes (Arena mode, guild vs guild, node wars, castle sieges, and more)
Engaging story with deep lore and epic quests
Unique farming system - grow and perfect your crops
Personalized stable - catch, tame, and breed wild horses
Deep crafting, housing, fishing, hunting, and alchemy systems
Intuitive action gameplay complete with gamepad support
Frequently updated with enormous free expansions
Stay tuned to the Steam Community Hub for information, celebratory events and more.
About Kakao Games Kakao Games is a leading online games publisher. Founded in 2015, Kakao Games is currently focused on publishing the critically acclaimed MMORPG Black Desert Online in North American and European markets.
Kakao Games and PearlAbyss announced that the multiple award-winning MMORPG, Black Desert Online, will be made available on Steam to players in North America and Europe.
Pack your cloak, sharpen your weapons, and grab as many bags as you can carry, because it’s time to set off on an epic adventure! Black Desert Online is coming to Steam on May 24, bringing with it the deepest character customization system ever seen. Expect sweeping landscapes, ferocious monsters, and action-focused combat packed in an unforgettable experience that breathes new life into the MMO genre.
Choose from one of 13 unique classes and create your character using the incredibly precise customization tools before entering the bustling world of Black Desert Online. Will you become a slayer of massive beasts? A wealthy trader? A master horse tamer? In this enormous open world lies a journey that will amaze MMO veterans and newcomers alike.
Key Features
Beautifully designed open world that’s as expansive as it is alive
Heart- pounding skill-based combat
Unprecedented character customization with incredible detail
Crisp next-generation graphics
Extensive open-world PvP modes (Arena mode, guild vs guild, node wars, castle sieges, and more)
Engaging story with deep lore and epic quests
Unique farming system - grow and perfect your crops
Personalized stable - catch, tame, and breed wild horses
Deep crafting, housing, fishing, hunting, and alchemy systems
Intuitive action gameplay complete with gamepad support
Frequently updated with enormous free expansions
Stay tuned to the Steam Community Hub for information, celebratory events and more.
About Kakao Games Kakao Games is a leading online games publisher. Founded in 2015, Kakao Games is currently focused on publishing the critically acclaimed MMORPG Black Desert Online in North American and European markets.