In Black Desert Online, Trading does not refer to exchanging items with fellow players. Instead, this is a Life Skill that allows you to buy and sell items called Trade Packs to Trade NPC’s. You can also get trade items from Gathering, Fishing and Crafting, just to name a few.



Each Trade Pack has an origin, letting you know where it came from or was crafted. The farther from the place of origin you sell your Trade Pack, the more profit you gain. To access this bonus, however, you must connect the nodes between the Trade Pack’s Origin and your destination.



In addition to the Distance Bonus, the Market Price is also important to trade. Selling the same Trade Packs to one Trader will cause the Market Price to drop as demand decreases.

Occasionally, you will encounter Trade Events at specific towns. This increases the Market Price of items by 200%, so make sure to keep your eyes open!

In Black Desert Online, Trading does not refer to exchanging items with fellow players. Instead, this is a Life Skill that allows you to buy and sell items called Trade Packs to Trade NPC’s. You can also get trade items from Gathering, Fishing and Crafting, just to name a few.



Each Trade Pack has an origin, letting you know where it came from or was crafted. The farther from the place of origin you sell your Trade Pack, the more profit you gain. To access this bonus, however, you must connect the nodes between the Trade Pack’s Origin and your destination.



In addition to the Distance Bonus, the Market Price is also important to trade. Selling the same Trade Packs to one Trader will cause the Market Price to drop as demand decreases.

Occasionally, you will encounter Trade Events at specific towns. This increases the Market Price of items by 200%, so make sure to keep your eyes open!

Buffs and Stat boosts are an essential part of any Adventurer’s arsenal, but shelling out hard won Silver might make anyone wary of using the Marketplace to stock up. Cooking and Alchemy allow you to craft what you need, but where to start? 

To craft an item, you first need a recipe to follow. In Black Desert Online, you don’t have a recipe book that automatically adds new crafting items as you level. Cooperate with other players, or experiment on your own, to learn recipes for the items you want to craft.



Once you have your recipe prepared, you will need materials, and a crafting station to prepare them in. For Cooking, this is a Cooking Utensil, whereas Alchemy uses an Alchemy Tool. Just make sure that you only put in the exact number of materials from the recipe, or they will be destroyed!

Successfully completing a craft rewards you with bonus items that can be turned in for useful rewards, such as Silver and CP (Contribution Points), in addition to having a chance to produce higher quality versions of the crafted item. 

Buffs and Stat boosts are an essential part of any Adventurer’s arsenal, but shelling out hard won Silver might make anyone wary of using the Marketplace to stock up. Cooking and Alchemy allow you to craft what you need, but where to start? 

To craft an item, you first need a recipe to follow. In Black Desert Online, you don’t have a recipe book that automatically adds new crafting items as you level. Cooperate with other players, or experiment on your own, to learn recipes for the items you want to craft.



Once you have your recipe prepared, you will need materials, and a crafting station to prepare them in. For Cooking, this is a Cooking Utensil, whereas Alchemy uses an Alchemy Tool. Just make sure that you only put in the exact number of materials from the recipe, or they will be destroyed!

Successfully completing a craft rewards you with bonus items that can be turned in for useful rewards, such as Silver and CP (Contribution Points), in addition to having a chance to produce higher quality versions of the crafted item. 

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.

Are you ready to reap your rewards?

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.

Are you ready to reap your rewards?

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.