Black Desert - CM Servantes


Greetings Adventurers,

This week we are excited to release the Archer Rabam Skills. These powerful abilities will help our favorite defender of the realm destroy his enemies be they snakes or corrupt individuals. Alongside these skills are more tweaks and balances to the Archer class.

We are also starting up the Moonlit Memory event! Play during the event period and earn Moonlight Shards! As always, various fixes and changes are also on their way to make sure you check out the rest of the patch notes.

Thank you for your continued support, see you next week adventurers!


Event & System

New Events:
  • Moonlit Memory
    • Event Period: Jan. 10th 00:00 UTC ~ Jan. 23rd Before Maintenance
    • During the event period, complete a certain playtime and get [Event] Moonlight Shard (At max 2) via Challenges tab (Y).
    • Click < Here > to find out more about the event in detail.

Ongoing Events:
  • DIY Snowman: Jan. 2nd, 2019 (after maintenance) - Jan. 16th, 2019 (before maintenance)

  • Let it Snow: Dec. 27th, 2018 00:00 UTC - Jan. 16th, 2019 23:59 UTC

  • Winter-themed UI/Weather: Dec. 3rd, 2018 (after maintenance) - Jan. 16th, 2019 (before maintenance)

  • Archer Level-up event: Second level-up period: Dec. 19th, 2018 (after maintenance) - Jan. 16th, 2019 (before maintenance)

Ended Events:
  • Archer 1+1 Dual EXP Share event

  • Archer EXP Boost event

Attendance Rewards:
  • Loyal Attendance: Dec. 20th, 2018 00:00 UTC - Jan. 23rd, 2019 23:59 UTC

  • Rookie and Returning Attendance: Oct. 14th, 2018 00:00 UTC - Jan. 23rd, 2019 23:59 UTC

Content:
  • Archer Rabam Skills are now available.

  • Additional method for obtaining Yona’s Fragment has been added.

  • Fixed the issue where pet actions (such as Jump, Play, etc.) could not be acquired by pets which had a 100% chance of acquiring the actions.

System:
  • Fixed the issue where pinging the Node would ping locations other than the Node Manager location.

  • Gifting option in pearl Shop (F3) will be closed.

Game World, NPC & Effects

Game World:
  • Navigation has been improved within the Calpheon Shrine.

  • Fixed the issue where characters were able to pass through areas which were not intended to be passed through near Duvencrune.

NPC:
  • Fixed the issue where a black spot would appear on NPC Weenie when using the Remastered mode graphic settings.

  • NPC Illezra has been removed from the desert.

  • Guards in towns will now fight back with monsters that attack them.

  • NPC Seekhunt Volaire’s name has been changed to Siena Volaire.

Class Changes

Ranger:
  • Fixed the issue where the Noel outfit durability status would appear graphically broken.

  • Fixed the graphical issue where the neck area would appear awkward when customizing the face.

  • Fixed the issue where a black line was visible on the neck area when selecting the basic hair style.

  • Fixed the issue where the ear area would look awkward when equipping the Bern Helmet.

  • Fixed the issue where the backside of the neck would be visible through the scarf when customizing the character equipped with the Bern outfit.

Sorceress:
  • Fixed the issue where the animation would appear broken when returning back to a standby stance after using the Midnight Stinger skill.

Berserker:
  • Fixed the issue where the color for one side of the Cantusa Axe would look awkward when equipping the axe.

Tamer:
  • Fixed the issue where the chest area would look awkward when equipping the Lahr Arcien outfit together with underwear.

Witch:
  • Fixed the issue where there would be an exaggerated shade over the forehead when equipping the Snowflake Hat.

Maehwa:
  • Fixed the issue where the sound effect for the Forward Slash skill would play faster than the actual motion.

Ninja:
  • Fixed the issue where the character’s default portrait would not be displayed properly in the End Game window.

Kunoichi:
  • Fixed the issue where the character’s default portrait would not be displayed properly in the End Game window.

Dark Knight:
  • Fixed the graphical issue where the neck area would appear awkward when customizing the face.

  • Weapons will be hidden when setting up the cape for the Arethel outfit to be visible.

  • Fixed the issue where the Epheria underwear would be visible through the Arethel outfit when worn together.

Striker:
  • Fixed the graphical issue where the neck area would appear awkward when customizing the face.

Mystic:
  • Fixed the graphical issue where the neck area would appear awkward when customizing the face.

  • Fixed the issue where the hair would poke through the Coco outfit hat.

Lahn:
  • Fixed the graphical issue where the waist area would be unnatural when crouching down while equipped with the Snowflake outfit.

  • Fixed the graphical issue where the neck area would appear awkward when customizing the face.

Archer:
  • Rabam skills have been added.
    • The first Rabam skill can be acquired at Lv. 56, and the second Rabam skill can be acquired at Lv. 57.
    • You must acquire the preceding skills in order to acquire the Rabam skills.
      • Lv. 56 Rabam Skills

      • Lv. 57 Rabam Skills
  • The arrow effect for the Righteous Smite skill has been changed.
    • The MP/SP/WP reduction effect for successfully landing Righteous Fire hits has been changed to a movement speed reduction effect (movement speed reduced by 10% for 5 sec).
  • Fixed the issue where the Righteous Fire effect would not be applied when using Winged Strike while equipped with a Crossbow after learning the Righteous Fire skill.

  • The EP Recovery effect when using the skills below will now be applied to the additional hits added after learning Righteous Fire.
    • Winged Strike, Flow: Light's Trail
  • After landing 1 hit with Winged Strike, you can now switch to the Greatbow or Crossbow by pressing Q or C. However, the Greatbow stance will maintain for using the Winged Strike backwards.

  • After dealing the 1st hit with Winged Strike while using a crossbow, you can now deal the 2nd hit attack in the desired direction by maintaining the LMB.

  • Aiming has been improved for Winged Strike, Light’s Path, and Tactical Strike.

  • The Winged Strike skill will now be connected more naturally when used as a combo after the third hit for Glissade.

  • Fixed the issue where the amount of damage for the first hit for the Glissade skill would occasionally not be applied when used from slanted areas.

  • The combo for using Meteor Dive and Glide after using the Absolute: Earth Shatter skill has been improved to connect more smoothly.

  • You can now quickly combo skills after using the Meteor Dive, Zephyr Leap, and Ultimate: Zephyr Leap skills.

  • The character will now move back more quickly when using the Ultimate: Zephyr Leap skill while using the Awakening weapon.

  • While using the Main Weapon, the character can now use other skills more quickly as combos after using the Zephyr Leap and Ultimate: Zephyr Leap skills.

  • The skill combos for the skills below will connect more smoothly.
    • Radiant Explosion >> Full Bloom
    • Glide >> Spear of Sylvia
  • The height for the following skills has been adjusted so that the falling motions will be displayed after using these skills.
    • Zephyr Leap
    • Ultimate: Zephyr Leap
    • Glissade
  • Luthraghon’s Call will now combo more naturally when used after Full Bloom.

  • Fixed the issue where the Forward Guard effect would not be applied when connecting the Luthraghon's Call skill as a combo after using certain skills.
    • The Forward Guard effect only applies for Luthraghon's Call when the charge-up gauge is displayed.
  • The knockback effect (PvE) for the Full Bloom skill has been removed. Instead, the arrows shots will now deal a knockdown effect to monsters, too, on good hit.

  • You can now combo Glissade with Luthraghon's Call after the first Glissade hit.

  • You can now combo the Glissade skill after using Glide.

  • Glissade can now be used while using a Crossbow.

  • You can now combo other skills more quickly after the third Glissade hit.

  • The speed for casting the Flow: Light's Trail skill when used while it is not on cooldown has been increased.

  • The speed of the first hit for the Light's Path skill has been increased.

  • The damage for the Flow: Light's Trail skill during cooldown has been decreased.

  • A command has been added for the Flow: Light’s Trail skill.
    • LMB after the 2nd hit of Glissade, LMB/RMB/F after using Luthraghon’s Call.
  • A DP reduction effect has been added for successfully landing hits for the Absolute: Volant Kick skill.

  • Adjusted the amount of resources required to use the following skills:


  • The speed of the motions preceding the Piercing Light skill has been increased.

  • Damage reduction effect for the Piercing Light skill has been changed like the following:
    • (Before)
      During PvP, if more than 2 targets are hit, the damage dealt will decrease by 5% per hit. When attacking more than 8 targets, only 70% of damage will be dealt.
    • (After)
      During PvP, if more than 2 targets are hit, the damage dealt will decrease by 10% per hit. When attacking more than 8 targets, only 50% of damage will be dealt.
  • Damage has been increased for Piercing Light as follows:

  • Spear of Sylvia’s stun effect has been replaced with a bound effect.

  • The “All DP -10 for 2 sec upon using skill” effect for the Spear of Sylvia has been removed.

  • The Critical Hit Rate of Spear of Sylvia depending on levels has been changed as follows:

  • When Evasion is locked, you will not be able to use the skill while in an Awakening state.

  • The character will now move forward while using the Gaping Darkness skill when it is used with the ↑ + RMB controls.

  • Fixed the issue where the skill sound effect would not play when using the Gaping Darkness skill while moving forward.

  • When Evasion is locked, the motions of rolling forward/backwards will no longer occur when in an Awakening state.

  • Fixed the issue where the movement would not be normal when using the auto-run key while moving.

  • Fixed the issue where the character would move abnormally when pressing RMB + a certain directional key while in a standby stance.

  • Awakening skills will now activate properly after getting off of a horse while it is running.

  • Fixed a typo in the tooltip for the Winged Strike skill.

  • The typo of the skill Spear of Sylvia has been corrected.

  • Fixed the typo in the tooltip for the Zephyr Leap skill.

  • Fixed the issue where the neck area would look awkward when equipping the Seahorse Diving Hat.

  • Fixed the issue where there would be a mark on the left side of the face when selecting the 2nd hairstyle.

  • Fixed the graphical issue where the Luanwulf outfit would appear broken.

  • Fixed the issue where the face would be visible outside of the helmet when equipping the Luanwulf helmet after selecting the 2nd and 3rd face in the character customization screen.

  • Fixed the issue where the weapon would not be visible when equipped with the Snowflake outfit.

  • Fixed the issue where the right arm of the Archer would not be visible when equipping Akum Gloves together with a Fishing Rod.

  • Fixed the graphical awkwardness on the arm area when having Karlstein outfit equipped in combat mode.

  • Fixed the issue where the content of ‘Combat EXP Available’ would not be visible when having Tagged an Archer of Lv. 60 or higher.

Item Changes
  • Added a method for obtaining Yona's Fragment.
    • Yona's Fragment can be obtained by heating an accessory obtainable from Valencia while you have the knowledge of [Ossa Dilla's Special Heating Method] in possession.
    • List of items which can be heated:
      • Ring of Crescent Guardian
      • Ring of Cadry Guardian
      • Serap's Necklace
      • Sicil's Necklace
      • Basilisk's Belt
      • Centaurus Belt
    • You can obtain the knowledge of [Ossa Dilla's Special Heating Method] through Arms Dealer Ossa Dilla of Valencia.
  • Added a feature in which you can mass produce Elixirs and Draughts through Simple Alchemy.

  • Added the ingredients needed for Simple Alchemy mass production to the list of items sold by all Material vendors.

  • The following Boss Summon Scrolls will no longer expire. Also, these scrolls will now be stackable in the Inventory (I).
    • Imp Captain Summon Scroll
    • Goblin Chief Summon Scroll
    • Altar Imp Captain Summon Scroll
    • Monastery Boss Summon Scroll
    • Dim Tree Spirit Summon Scroll
    • Frightening Witch Summon Scroll
    • Awakened Imp Captain Summon Scroll
    • Awakened Goblin Chief Summon Scroll
    • Awakened Altar Imp Captain Summon Scroll
    • Awakened Monastery Boss Summon Scroll
    • Awakened Dim Tree Spirit Summon Scroll
    • Awakened Frightening Witch Summon Scroll
    • Moghulis Summon Scroll
    • Agrakhan Summon Scroll
    • Ancient Puturum Summon Scroll
    • King of Navarn Steppe Summon Scroll
    • Gyfin Rhasia Raid Captain Summon Scroll
    • Awakened King of Navarn Steppe Summon Scroll
    • Awakened Gyfin Rhasia Raid Captain Summon Scroll
    • Manshaum Chief Summon Scroll
    • Forest Ronaros Guardian Summon Scroll
    • Awakened Manshaum Chief Summon Scroll
    • Awakened Forest Ronaros Guardian Summon Scroll
    • Blood Wolf Boss Summon Scroll
    • Fogan Chief Summon Scroll
    • Saunil Siege Captain Summon Scroll
    • Awakened Fogan Chief Summon Scroll
    • Awakened Saunil Siege Captain Summon Scroll
      • The name of the Manshaum Mutant Summon Scroll item has been changed to Manshaum Chief Summon Scroll.
  • Fixed the issue where the Archer character could not equip the Katan Greatbow.

  • Added a description about the bleeding effect for [Combat] Trina Matchlock.

  • The prices for the High-Quality Wine purchasable from the NPC shops have been adjusted.

  • The durability of equipable Pearl mount items will no longer be consumed.

  • The item descriptions for the following Awakened Summon Scroll Piece items have been revised.
    • Awakened Red Nose Summon Scroll Piece
    • Awakened Giath Summon Scroll Piece
    • Awakened Bheg Summon Scroll Piece
    • Awakened Muskan Summon Scroll Piece
    • Awakened Dim Tree Spirit Summon Scroll Piece
    • Awakened Hexe Marie Summon Scroll Piece
    • Awakened Titium Summon Scroll Piece
    • Awakened Saunil Siege Captain Summon Scroll Piece
    • Awakened Manshaum Chief Summon Scroll Piece
    • Awakened King of Navarn Steppe Summon Scroll Piece
    • Awakened Forest Ronaros Guardian Summon Scroll Piece
    • Awakened Gyfin Rhasia Raid Captain Summon Scroll Piece
  • Added a description about the usage of the [Event] Moonlight Shard in its item descriptions.

  • For details on newly added Pearl Shop Update, please click < Here >!

Monster Changes
  • Crescent monsters consumed by black energy have been added to the expanded Valencia Crescent Shrine area.
    • The monsters consumed by black energy will have a high chance to drop the Ring of Crescent Guardian and the Soiled Crescent Ring, but will not drop gear items.

Quests & Knowledge

Quest:
  • You can now obtain the ‘Confident’ social action through the new main quests.

  • Fixed the issue where the quest, “A Child's Curiosity”, could not be completed properly.

  • Navigation has been improved for the Retrieve the Sealing Stone quest.

  • Fixed the issue where the [Event] Frightful Piku quest would appear in the Suggested quests tab.

  • You can now accept the Black Spirit's Gift III (Tier 5 Horse) quest once you have completed the Looking for Adventurers quest.

Interface Changes
  • Fixed the issue where the description for the Add Guild button was awkward in the Guild Alliance window.

  • Fixed the issue where the text on Change Skill icon would bleed out of the All Worker List UI.

  • Fixed text overlapping issue of certain text on Garden UI.

  • The red warning effect which appears when your HP is low will now appear even when switching screens.

  • A warning text has been added to the message which appears when you collect wage or leave a guild.

  • The following tutorials from the top right of the World Map have been removed due to the tutorial renewals:
    • Black Spirit Tutorial
    • Item Sales Tutorial
    • Item Enhancement Tutorial
    • Extraction Tutorial
    • Stack Tutorial
  • Previously the route for the Navigation feature could not be changed from the World Map or minimap for characters below Lv. 11. However, now you will be unable to change the route only during the tutorial.

  • Fixed a typo in the pet list window.

  • The display for the Archer EXP 1+1 event will be removed.

  • When disbanding guilds, a message has been added to notify that wages uncollected by guild members will be removed.

  • Fixed the overlapping issue of the actual stats with the icon of the Skill Points in My Information widget.

  • The Black Spirit Tutorial icon located in the top-right corner of the World Map (M) has been removed with the updated Tutorial.

  • The Black Spirit Emojis will now be properly displayed to guild members in other channels.

  • The Black Spirit Emojis will now be properly displayed to adventurers who are in other channels for the Server Group chat.

  • The Black Spirit Emojis will now be properly displayed for the Arsha and World Chat when entered for the first time.

Resolved Issues
  • Fixed the issue where some English text was being displayed for the German, Spanish, and French versions of the game.

  • Fixed the issue where using the Reset Mount Growth would not properly reset certain EXP needed for mount growth.

Known Issues
  • We are aware of an issue where characters fall beneath the grounds of certain locations at Navarn Steppe.

  • We are aware of and currently working to fix an issue where the appearance for Pearl Horse Gear looks worn out when equipping a basic barding.

  • We are aware of the issue where [Event] Moonlight Shard item was not given out in full quantity during this maintenance. We will be sending out the missing [Event] Moonlight Shard x4 via in-game mailbox during next week's maintenance. We also apologize for the confusion where the wrong terminology of [Event] Moon Shard was used instead of [Event] Moonlight Shard in the event page and previous patch notes. We ask for your patience and understanding once again.


Reach us on the »forums« to share your feedback, opinions, and suggestions.

To read the patch notes in German, French or Spanish click the links below:
German Patch Notes
French Patch Notes
Spanish Patch Notes
Black Desert - CM Servantes


Dear Players,

We will perform our weekly maintenance as follows:

Date: Wednesday, January 9th 2019

Duration: 4 hours.
  • Global 9:00 UTC ~ 13:00 UTC
  • Central (EU) 10:00 CET ~ 14:00 CET
  • West Coast (NA) 1:00 PST ~ 5:00 PST
  • East Coast (NA) 4:00 EST ~ 8:00 EST

Reasons:
  • Archer Rabam Skills will be added.
  • Moonlit Memory event will start.

Ending Events:
  • Archer 1+1 Dual EXP Share event
  • Archer EXP Boost event

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to stay up to date.

We apologize for the inconvenience and we ask for your generous understanding.


Best regards,
BDO Team.
Black Desert - CM Servantes


Greetings Adventurers,

We hope you had a wonderful time during these holidays and we also hope you enjoyed the special New Year event that took place on January 1st! Do not worry if you missed the 1st part, the 2nd part of the New Year event is still ongoing where you can earn special rewards every day!

This week we are also launching a new event for those with frozen hands, do you want to build a snowman? We hope so! Because you will be able to earn special rewards by assembling event items after defeating monsters or by gathering. Come on, let's go and play!

And if you are tired of the cold weather, the holiday decorations and the carols, travel to Valencia and experience the new hunting quests which are available for skilled hunters.

Thank you for your continuous support and happy new year!


Event & System

New Events:
  • DIY Snowman event will begin.
    • Event period: January 2 After Maintenance - January 16 Before Maintenance
    • During the event period defeat monsters, fish, and gather to get event items which you can Manufacture into the [Event] Winter Snowman full of cool rewards!
    • Click < Here > to find out more!

Ongoing Events:
  • Let it Snow: Dec. 27th, 2018 00:00 UTC - Jan. 16th, 2019 23:59 UTC

  • New Year Events
    • Event 2: Happy New Year!: Jan. 1st 2019 00:00 UTC - Jan. 6th 2019 23:59 UTC
  • Archer Level-up event: Second level-up period: Dec. 19th, 2018 (after maintenance) - Jan. 16th, 2019 (before maintenance)

  • Archer 1+1 Dual EXP Share Event: Dec. 12th, 2018 (after maintenance) - Jan. 9th, 2019 (before maintenance)

  • Archer EXP Boost Event: Dec. 12th, 2018 (after maintenance) - Jan. 9th, 2019 (before maintenance)

  • Winter-themed UI/Weather: Dec. 3rd, 2018 (after maintenance) - Jan. 16th, 2019 (before maintenance)

Attendance Rewards:
  • Loyal Attendance: Dec. 20th, 2018 00:00 UTC - Jan. 23rd, 2019 23:59 UTC

  • Rookie and Returning Attendance: 10/14/2018 00:00 UTC - 1/23/2019 23:59 UTC

Ended Events:
  • Archer Level-up event: First level-up period

  • WinterFest

Game World, NPC & Effects

Game World:
  • Town Guards will now attack monsters when they are nearby.

Mounts
  • The wiki for the Stable will now appear when clicking on the [?] button within the Stable’s Horse Exchange window.

Class Changes

Warrior:
  • The spark effect that comes out while moving left or right and performing dash attacks has been changed in color from red to orange.

Maehwa:
  • Fixed the issue where the Absolute: Stub Arrow skill would not activate properly while the Carver skill was being used.

Archer:
  • Fixed the issue where the skill Arrow Explosion would automatically be activated upon pressing Hotkey to activate Bolt of Radiance after using Zephyr Leap or Ultimate: Zephyr Leap in Main Weapon mode.

  • Fixed the issue where the skill Black Spirit: Radiant Explosion would be activated abnormally after using Ultimate: Zephyr Leap in Glissade or Awakening Mode.

  • The falling motion will now come out from a greater height while using Zephyr Leap, Ultimate: Zephyr Leap, or Glissade.

  • Fixed the issue where EP recovery would not work properly while using the skill Ultimate: Zephyr Leap in Awakening Mode.

  • Fixed the issue where the Archer would go into an abnormal motion when boarding off a horse without having a Main Weapon equipped.

  • Fixed the issue where EP recovery would not work intermittently on the 2nd hit of the skill Greatbow Training.

  • Fixed the issue where the skill Breath of the Spirit would not be activated upon using the skill Greatbow Training consecutively while mounted.

  • The motion when using the skill Righteous Smite through Quick Slot has been changed.

  • Fixed the graphical issue where the pants of the [Archer] Noel Outfit would appear unnaturally when crouching then moving.

  • Fixed the issue where the skill description for the Spear of Sylvia was incorrect.

Item Changes
  • The following statement has been added to the Caphras Stone extraction window.
    • Caphras stats will be reset when you extract Caphras Stones.
  • Fixed the issue where Durability would not decrease intermittently if some of the Mount gear slots were not equipped.

  • Removed the Life Training level restrictions for the Capturing Rope item.

  • Text showing sale price of the item [Event] Rare Cron Box has been removed from the item’s tooltip.

  • [Event] 12 Black Spirit Emojis (30 Days) have been added to the Pearl Shop for a limited time. Click < Here > for the full details.
    • For details on newly added Pearl Shop Update, please click < Here >!

Monster Changes
  • Fixed the issue where the attacking effect of the Vedir that you face off against in the Archer’s Ascension quest chain would not be displayed.

Quests & Knowledge

Quest:
  • Added 5 Valencia hunting quests. Adventurers who are above Lv. 50 and have a Hunting level of Skilled 5 or higher can receive the 5 quests below through Rohu at the Areha Palm Forest.
    • License to Hunt
    • Hunting More Giant Lions!
    • Time to Feast on Meat!
    • [Daily] New Pride of Giant Lions
    • [Daily] Rohu's New Hobby
  • Fixed the issue where an object of Marni's Journal would appear floating in midair during the quest Marni's Journal.

  • It has been changed that the Black Spirit would be spawned after completing the quest [Crossroad] Each of Their Reasons.

  • Quest summary has been improved to explain quest completion target for the quest About Kamasylvia.

  • It has been fixed that only one conversation button would be displayed while progressing through the quest [Awakening] Artifacts of the Naga.

  • It has been improved that you will now walk through A Reconnaissance Spot which is the quest completion target of the quest The Childish Captain.

  • Navigation in the quest Trina's Supply System has been fixed to lead to the proper quest target.

  • Navigation in the Acher Western Camp has been fixed to lead to the proper destination.

  • It has been fixed the the quest Black Spirit's Gift #11 which gives Inventory slot as a completion reward can be accepted upon completing the quest Operation Breakthrough.

  • Navigation for the quest ‘The Childish Captain’ has been fixed to lead to the proper quest target.

Interface Changes
  • Fixed the issue where there was an empty space at the bottom of the character creation screen.

  • The red line will no longer be displayed on the gauge bar of nodes that have been invested in on node info UI.

  • Text under Status in reservation window of Arena of Arsha will now be aligned in the center.

  • Fixed the issue where putting the mouse over the check box in Quests window (o) would make it appear as if the check box was checked when it was not.

  • Fixed the awkward scrolling in the Appearance window under Select Appearance and Skill section of Exchange Pet window.

  • It has been changed that pressing close button or using Hotkey to close the Pearl Shop (F3) would also close the Buy window.

  • If the title text in the Status of Alliance Members tab is too long, it will now be abbreviated, and the tooltip will also come out when putting the mouse over the text.

  • If the text in the status of workers under Worker List window is too long, it will now be abbreviated, and the tooltip will also come out when putting the mouse over the text.

  • Fixed the issue where the text on Change Skill icon would bleed out of the All Worker List UI.

  • If the text in the Guild Skills Information is too long, it will now have line breaks on the sentences.

  • Fixed the issue where the tooltip would not be displayed in My Gardens window when a worker had work in progress.

  • Added a tutorial for using the Value Pack when going through the [Special Gift] Travelling Light II quest.

  • The pet Crow will now show the difference in its Tier on its icon.

  • The EXP icon on the Tag button has been changed to EXP ↑ icon for the Archer 1+1 Dual EXP Share Event.

  • When you mouse over the list of fence gardens in a Garden UI, you can now see descriptions (tooltip) of each garden.

Known Issues
  • We are aware that using emojis from the item [Event] 12 Black Spirit Emojis (30 Days) does not appear in Guild chatting for other Guild members in other servers. This will be resolved with Jan. 9th maintenance.

  • We are aware of the issue where the Black Spirit Emojis do not work as intended across different languages.

  • We are aware of the issue where [Event] Moonlight Shard x5 reward from Day 3 reward of the New Year event is missing. We apologize for the inconvenience. Players who have completed Day 3 Challenge will receive their missing [Event] Moonlight Shard x5 via in-game mailbox (B) on Jan. 9th maintenance. We ask for your patience and understanding.

  • We are aware of the issue where some English text is being displayed for the German, Spanish, and French versions of the game. This issue will be fixed during next week's maintenance.


Reach us on the »forums« to share your feedback, opinions, and suggestions.

To read the patch notes in German, French or Spanish click the links below:
German Patch Notes
French Patch Notes
Spanish Patch Notes
Black Desert - CM Servantes


Dear Players,

We will perform our weekly maintenance as follows:

Date: Wednesday, January 2nd 2019

Duration: 4 hours.
  • Global 9:00 UTC ~ 13:00 UTC
  • Central (EU) 10:00 CET ~ 14:00 CET
  • West Coast (NA) 1:00 PST ~ 5:00 PST
  • East Coast (NA) 4:00 EST ~ 8:00 EST

Reasons:
  • DIY Snowman event will begin.
  • New Valencia hunting quests have been added.

Ending Events:
  • Archer Level-up event: First level-up period
  • WinterFest

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to stay up to date.

We apologize for the inconvenience and we ask for your generous understanding.


Best regards,
BDO Team.
Black Desert - CM Servantes
Greetings, adventurers.

Currently our NA servers are experiencing another DDoS attack. Our team is currently investigating this issue and we will keep this thread updated about any news we have.

Thank you for your patience, and we apologize for the inconveniences caused.


Regards.


Details

04:07 PST / 07:07 EST / 12:07 UTC
  • DDos attack received on NA servers. We’ll keep you updated regularly.

04:07 PST / 07:07 EST / 12:07 UTC
  • DDoS attack has stopped, we will keep monitoring our servers in case this issue arises again.

[10:05 CET/18:05 UTC]
  • The DDoS attack stopped. We will keep monitoring our servers in case this issue arises again.
Black Desert - CM Richter
Greeting Adventurers

We have received reports of players experiencing server issues on our NA servers. Our team is currently investigating this issue and we will keep this thread updated about any news we have.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.


Regards.


Details

09:12 PST / 12:12 EST / 17:12 UTC
  • DDos spotted again. We'll continue to update

11:22 PST / 2:22 EST / 19:22 UTC
  • DDoS attacks have stopped. Thank you for your patience and understanding thus far.
Black Desert - CM Servantes
Greetings, adventurers.

We have received reports of players experiencing server issues on our NA servers. Our team is currently investigating this issue and we will keep this thread updated about any news we have.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.


Regards.


Details:

- 12/20

02:35 PST / 05:35 EST / 10:35 UTC
  • Another DDOS attack has been confirmed. Continual attacks will affect server stability. We will continue to update the situation.

04:20 PST / 07:20 EST / 12:20 UTC
  • DDoS attacks has stopped, but we will keep monitoring the servers in case of future attacks.

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- 12/19

08:28 EST / 16:28 UTC
  • DDOS attacks were initiated and started affecting NA servers.

09:22 PST / 12:22 EST / 17:22 UTC
  • DDos attacks still ongoing. Measure are being taken to cut off attack.

10:45 PST / 13:45 EST / 18:45 UTC
  • Currently DDOS attack has stopped. However further measures are being taken to stabilize the servers.

We will continue to actively monitor our systems and player reports for any potential resurfacing of disconnection issues.
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Item Changes
  • Improved the [Combat] Trina Matchlock and [Savage] Matchlock.
    • When equipped with the [Combat] Trina Matchlock or [Savage] Matchlock, you can now shoot even when you do not have the [Combat] Trina Lead Bullet or [Savage] Matchlock Ammo equipped as a Sub-weapon.
    • When equipped with the [Combat] Trina Matchlock or [Savage] Matchlock, the [Combat] Trina Lead Bullet or [Savage] Matchlock Ammo will no longer be equipped as a Sub-weapon.
    • The bleeding effect of the [Combat] Trina Lead Bullet has been changed to be an effect when using [Combat] Trina Matchlock.
      • For adventurers who had [Combat] Trina Matchlock and [Savage] Matchlock equipped in before the maintenance on 12/19, these have been removed and resent to mailbox (B). Please claim your [Combat] Trina Matchlock and [Savage] Matchlock again to enjoy these improved version of the matchlocks.
  • When gathering Oyster, the quantity you can obtain has been changed to the following:
    • 1 or 2 → 2 or 3
  • When gathering Coral, the quantity you can obtain has been changed to the following:
    • 1 → 1 or 2
  • Fixed the issue where the furniture would occasionally not appear in the Residence.

  • Crossbow, Greatbow, and Ra'ghon that can be registered to Marketplace can now be used as Growth items for Fairy.

  • The item obtained from opening [Event] Premium Outfit Box can now be registered at Marketplace to be sold at tax free.

  • The Clear Memory Piece item can be used regardless of the level limitations when going through the [To Level 50!] Breaking New Ground quest.

  • Improved the Black Spirit message for the A Memorial Service for the Fallen quest.

  • The Recently Successful Cooking window and Alchemy window will now centered when they open up.

  • Added the text below on the item descriptions for the Character Name Transfer Coupon:
    • The name will not be transferred if one of the characters is deleted before the transfer is complete.
  • Added a description about leveling up in the Character’s Tag Setting window.

  • Fixed the typo in the tooltip for Katan Greatbow.

  • Fixed the issue where the Katan Greatbow would not be sold from NPC’s.

  • Fixed the issue where the AP would not be applied when equipped with the Kaia Crossbow.

  • Fixed the typo for the Kaia Crossbow exchange button.

  • For details on newly added Pearl Shop Update, please click < Here >!

Monster Changes
  • AP has increased by about 25% and DP has decreased by about 20% for the following monsters at Cron Castle:
    • Rookie Soldier
    • Senior Soldier
    • Scout
    • Operation Chief
  • Some of the monsters at Cron Castle has been relocated.

  • The White Wolf Boss and King Brown Bear will now teleport near adventurers when they get stuck in certain areas while fighting.

  • Fixed the issue where the monsters below had abnormal HP.
    • Gyfin Rhasia Statue of Earth
    • Gehaku (summoned from Ancient Relic Crystal Summon Scroll)
    • Saunil Siege Captain
    • Magram (summoned from Pila Fe Scroll)
  • Changed some of the geographical features of the Crescent Shrine. You can now move along the path on the right side after entering through the north entrance of the Crescent Shrine.

  • Some of the attacks by Shadow of Gahaz will no longer cause debuff effects.

  • Changed the placement of the below monsters so that they do not distract defeating of other monsters.
    • Shadow of Gahaz
    • Desert Naga Chief Gatekeeper
    • Desert Fogan Chief Gatekeeper

Quests & Knowledge

Quest:
  • Players can view the new main quest cutscenes and talk to certain NPC’s when creating a new character, even if the player has already played the previous main quests with another character in the Family.

  • Even if you previously acquired Knowledge, all the quest steps of the current quest will have to be completed.

  • Inventory expansion items which were obtained through main quest rewards can now be obtained by completing the “Black Spirit’s Gift” quest.

  • You can obtain inventory expansion item rewards by summoning the Black Spirit, when you go through the previous main quests or through the renewed main quests.

  • The inventory expansion item which was included in the renewed main quests has been removed.

  • The amount of the inventory expansion items you can obtain per character is the same as before.

  • Value Pack (Day 1) which is the completion reward of the quest [Special Gift] Travelling Light I will now be allowed for use after the following quest [Special Gift] Travelling Light II is already accepted.
    • Value Pack (7 Days) has been sent out to the mailbox of relevant players who have used Value Pack (Day 1) item and could not complete [Special Gift] Travelling Light II to receive the completion reward.
    • The Value Pack (Day 1) needed to be used to complete [Special Gift] Travelling Light II will now have twinkling effect.
  • Upon completion of new main quest The Seasoned Veteran, the quest [Inventory Expansion] Adventure Essential Checklist will now be available through the Black Spirit.

  • Calpheon main quest The Right Way can now be accepted after having completed The Merchants of the Roundtable as a prerequisite quest.

  • Agerian Defense Gear has been added as an Optional Reward for the following quests.
    • Memorial Service for the Fallen People
    • Returning
    • Gateway to Heidel
    • Reinforcing the Quarry
  • Footprint of the Wind effect with a duration of 3 minutes has been added as a quest completion bonus for the following quests:
    • Another Way Through
    • A Disaster Foretold
  • 2 new events that require Ham Sandwich to complete has been added to Calpheon main quest chain.
    • A Snack Before the Journey I
    • A Snack Before the Journey II
  • Fixed the destination location of the quest Clearing the Area.

  • Fixed the issue where Navigation for the quest Infiltrating Cron Castle was leading in a devious route.

  • Fixed the issue where Navigation for the quest Infiltrating Cron Castle was being cut short in the middle.

  • Fixed the issue where quests from the main quest lines other than the quest line you selected would appear after finishing certain quests.

  • A description about Tent has been added as completion target for the quest The Lost Records of Cron.

  • Fixed the issue where Knowledge would not be obtained even after completing the quest Al Rhundi, the Mortal.
    • Any adventurer who can’t obtain this Knowledge can instead obtain the Knowledge from conversation with Hervano Tito.
  • Fixed the issue where Black Spirit’s guide did not come out for using the following items:
    • Al Rhundi Summon Scroll
    • Saunil Siege Captain Summon Scroll
  • The following conversation button icons have been changed to Knowledge-giving button icons.
    • [Knowledge] Tell me more about Red Nose
    • [Knowledge] Who is the Goblin Chief?
    • [Knowledge] What do you know about Bheg?
    • [Knowledge] Who is the Fogan Chief?
    • [Knowledge] Do we have more information about Al Rhundi?
    • [Knowledge] Al Rhundi, Engulfed in Madness
    • [Knowledge] Red Nose
    • [Knowledge] Giath
    • [Knowledge] Dastard Bheg
    • [Knowledge] Titium, the Fogan Chief
    • [Knowledge] Al Rhundi, the Head of the Rebels
  • Removed the crafting directions for the [Combat] Trina Lead Bullet item.
    • Changed the knowledge for [Combat] Trina Lead Bullet to the ‘Forgotten Bullet’.
    • The Deadliest Metal quest can no longer be done.
    • The [Savage] Matchlock Ammo can no longer be purchased from the Savage Rift shop.
  • Fixed the error of Chuck Laurie appearing in the quest summary for the An Epicurean Alligator quest (it should appear as Leo Laurie instead).

  • For Guild quests, Occupancy Missions have been removed and combined with General Missions.

  • Fixed the destination location of the Clearing the Area quest.

  • Added a description to the quest summary and dialog of the Annoying Jellyfish quest to explain that you must use the Practice Matchlock to defeat the monsters.

  • The Inventory expansion item which was obtainable as a Main Quest reward can now be obtained by completing the Black Spirit’s Gift quest.
    • When going through the previous main quest chains or through the renewed main quest chains, you can receive the Inventory expansion reward by summoning the Black Spirit.
    • The Inventory expansion item which was included in the renewed main quests has been removed.
    • The number of Inventory expansion items obtainable by each character will remain the same as before.
  • New Year’s event quests have been added.
    • [Event] Wish Lantern
    • [Event] Make a New Year's Wish
    • [Event] For a Better Tomorrow
      *These quests can be obtained through the Black Spirit after completing the [Boss] The Witch of Horrors quest or the Looking for Adventurers renewed quest.

Knowledge:
  • Even if you previously acquired Knowledge, all the quest steps of the current quest will have to be completed.

  • Removed the crafting directions for the [Combat] Trina Lead Bullet item.

  • Changed the knowledge for [Combat] Trina Lead Bullet to the ‘Forgotten Bullet’.

  • Changed the category for the Forgotten Bullet knowledge from Special Arms to the Adventure Journal or Southwestern Calpheon.

  • The knowledge for Forgotten Bullet can be obtained by talking to Dalian after completing the State-of-the-Art Firearm quest.

  • The Deadliest Metal quest can no longer be done.

  • The [Savage] Matchlock Ammo can no longer be purchased from the Savage Rift shop.

Interface Changes
  • Removed the Renown Score from My Information and equipment window.

  • Fixed the issue where the Archer class icon would not be displayed in the Clan list.

  • The EXP display will now be displayed to the Character Tag icon during the “Archer 1+1 Dual EXP Share Event” event.

  • Optimization work has been performed for the following UI icons:
    • Texture quality.
    • Pearl Shop banners.
    • Item and Skill Icons
  • Adjusted the size of the quest descriptions window which appears when you bring the mouse cursor over the quest widget to suit the font size.

  • Fixed the issue where the action icons of pets from the Pet Information window would not fit the spaces when there were more than 5 actions.

  • Fixed the issue where the top and bottom spaces for tooltips for certain Conversations would not be even.

  • The Guild descriptions will now close when you close the Guild window (G).

  • Fixed the alignment of the window title for the Guild rankings to appear more natural.

  • Fixed the issue where the ‘Total’ text would overlap with the pearl icon at the bottom of the Cart screen in the Pearl Shop (F3).

  • Readjusted the placement of the title text for the Processing window.

  • Fixed the issue where the horse information would overlap when registering a horse at the Horse Market.

  • Fixed the issue where the ‘Use Cron Stone’ button text would bleed out of the Enhancement window.

  • Fixed the issue where the descriptions for the Worker List window (from the My Gardens list) would bleed out of the window.

  • Improved the icon for selecting a random appearance when exchanging pets.

  • The Repeat Drawing Water check button will have a larger activation area (larger clicking area) when Water Scooping.

  • Improved the alignment of the text in the UI for Arena of Arsha.

  • Fixed the alignment for the text in the window when initially setting up the Family name to be centered.

  • Fixed the text for the unlearned knowledge descriptions so that the text would not bleed into the background.

  • Fixed the issue where the titles for the Challenges would overlap in the Challenge notification window every time you login for the first time.

  • Fixed the issue where the Black Spirit quest icon on the bottom right for the returning users would be abnormal.

  • The button options which appear in conversations with NPC’s will now change in length depending on the length of the text.

  • Readjusted the remaining time information and Collect Wage button in the Guild quest window.

  • Certain text which would remain when switching between screens during certain motions and situations will no longer remain.

  • The red indicator which appears when your HP is low will continue to appear even when switching screens.

  • When you bring the mouse cursor over the Time Limit or Deposit amount in the Guild Mission UI, relevant descriptions will now be displayed.

  • The Collect Wage window will now close when you close the Guild window.

  • The Awakening combo tutorial for all characters has been improved.

  • Fixed the issue where some of the text in the Quest UI would bleed out of the window.

  • The Rosar Crossbow will no longer appear in the list which shows the items that can be obtained from the Abandoned Iron Mine.

  • Fixed the typo in the message which appears when the Dark Knight levels up Health.

  • Fixed the issue where the Ingredient for Durability Repair window’s location would be different depending on the resolution.

  • Fixed the issue where some of the descriptions would bleed out of the text in the Red Battlefield, Savage Rift, and Militia screens.

  • When you adjust the Durability of outfits at the Pearl Shop, the Durability will now reset when you look at other products after you made Durability adjustments.

  • Fixed the issue where the check button placement was awkward for the NPC sound settings in the Sound Settings within the game settings window.

  • The characters will now change into combat stances when selecting Awakening weapons from the Dye window.

  • Fixed the issue where the Awakening weapons would not be displayed for some of the characters in the Dye window.

  • Fixed the issue where the location of the effect for the stats area when equipping a new equipment was awkward.

  • Fixed the issue where the horse EXP gauge was awkward in the Wagon Information window.

  • All classes will now be able to complete the tutorial’s basic combat training by pressing either the Tab key or mouse left button to switch combat stance.

  • During the tutorial which teaches how to combo Awakening skills for the Archer, a text was added which explains that you must be using a Greatbow when using the Full Bloom skill.

  • Added the text below on the item descriptions for the Character Name Transfer Coupon and for when you delete a character:
    • The name will not be transferred if one of the characters is deleted before the transfer is complete.
  • The Deposit Guild Funds window will now close when the Guild Contract opens up.

  • When changing the Guild Contract, the amount of changed Silver will properly be displayed on the Collect Daily Wage window.

  • The EXP for the Applied Skills list for pets taken out have been changed like the following:
    • +3% -> +5%
  • Fixed the issue where characters would be unable to do anything when they entered into instanced dungeons while the Black Spirit was being summoned.

  • Fixed the issue where the text would bleed out of the UI when you register a horse on the Horse Market and Breeding Market at the Stable.

  • Fixed the issue where the Recover Max Dur. UI would be placed awkwardly when opened from a Blacksmith NPC.

  • Fixed the issue where the text for the Buy and Sell buttons would bleed out of the box for the Residence Purchase Condition box.

  • Fixed the issue where some of the text would bleed out from the My Gardens list.

  • Fixed the issue where the text for the below UI would bleed out of the window.
    • Quick Hotkey
    • Social Action
    • Create Clan
    • Guild Auction House
    • Awakening
  • Added a description and image to the Character's Tag Setting UI for the 1+1 EXP event.

  • Fixed the issue where the text for the Lord menu would overlap.

  • Added the Archer to the Clan Member list.

  • Added Central Market related descriptions when you put your mouse cursor over items.

  • Fixed the issue where the Awakening tutorial’s UI placement would not be normal.

  • Fixed the issue where the UI for the Lv. 56 Awakening quest (which teaches how to combo skills) would remain even after you forfeited the quest.

  • Added a tutorial for using the Value Pack when going through the [Special Gift] Travelling Light II quest.

  • Fixed the issue where the wage amount would not match the amount listed in the contract in the Guild’s Collect Daily Wage screen.

Resolved Issues
  • Fixed where multiple Loyal attendance tabs appeared on Attendance Rewards window.

  • Fixed the issue where the camera effect was exaggerated during non-combat status, Awakening combat status, and Main Weapon combat status..

Known Issue:
  • We are aware of the issue which Cliff's Skill Add-On Guide (30 Days) and Amstrong's Skill Guide (30 Days) showing the wrong sale percentage.


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Black Desert - CM Servantes


Greetings Adventurers,

We hope you’re enjoying your new Archer because we have. We’ve been busy leveling, enhancing and doing what we can to make our Archer super buff. Now the next step is here! This week the Archer will ascend with his awakening skills, quest, and absolute skills! Now is the time to get your Archer ready for all those high-end grind spots and show the world what you’ve got.

To celebrate we are starting a bunch of events! So many that we can’t name them all here so make sure you read carefully because goodies beyond your wildest dreams await you!

This patch also contains a lot of changes that many of you have been requesting. So make sure you experience everything you can.

Finally, we wish to inform you that due to the holiday we will have no maintenance on the week of 12/26 because even the Black Spirit needs a break too! We wish to thank you for your continued support, and your passion for the game. Thanks for everything and happy holidays!


Event & System

New Events:
  • Winter Fest
    • Event period: 12/19/2018 After Maintenance ~ 12/26/2018 09:00 UTC
    • During this merry season, Grandpa Cron will ride his flying sled to drop fantastic items! In addition, don’t forget to help us build a big, beautiful Snowman altogether!
      • Click <Here> to find out more about this merry event!
  • Loyal Attendance Tab has been refreshed:
    • Event period: 12/20/2018 00:00 UTC ~ 1/23/2019 23:59 UTC

Events starting 12/26:
  • As there will be no regular maintenance on 12/26, the following events will start from 12/26 09:00 UTC. Please make sure to restart your client after 09:00 UTC to enjoy the new events prepared specially for this festive week!

  • Let it Snow!
    • Event period: 12/27/2018 00:00 UTC ~ 1/16/2019 Before Maintenance
    • Get buried under a mountain of Snowflakes! For every 30 minutes of playtime, receive Snowflakes to exchange for various rewards! (Up to 10 times per day).
  • Special holiday edition Patrigio will open up his winter shop for a limited time!
    • Patrigio will be offering special items wearing a special outfit for this holiday season from his shop during the limited times below:
      • NA: 12/24 21:00 PST ~ 12/25 23:59 PST
      • EU: 12/25 00:00 CET ~ 12/26 01:59 CET
    • The special items for sale include
      • [Event] Rare Cron Box (30 million Silver)
      • Cron Box (1 million Silver)
        • Randomly obtain 1 of the items below:
          • JIN Magic Crystal - Harphia
          • JIN Magic Crystal - Cobelinus
          • JIN Magic Crystal - Viper
          • JIN Magic Crystal - Hystria
          • JIN Magic Crystal - Carmae
          • JIN Magic Crystal - Addis
          • Sealed Book of Combat (7 Days)
          • Blessing of Kamasylve (7 Days)
          • Merv's Palette (7 Days)
          • Awakened Dim Tree Spirit Summon Scroll
          • Awakened King of Navarn Steppe Summon Scroll
          • Awakened Gyfin Rhasia Raid Captain Summon Scroll
          • Pure Forest Breath x2
          • Stonetail Fodder x2
          • Breezy Conch Seaweed x2
          • [Event] Cron Golden Bell
          • Sharp Black Crystal Shard
          • Hard Black Crystal Shard
      • Memory Fragment (500,000 Silver)
      • Archer’s Main Weapon, Sub-weapon, or Awakening Weapon (Please check each item for exact prices).
    • Patrigio will open his <Black Market> as usual before and after the special limited times above.
    • Archer's Main Weapon, Sub-weapon, and Awakening Weapon has been added to the list of items sold by Patrigio.
    • The special holiday edition shop will open up in the same locations as before in Velia, Heidel, Calpheon, Altinova, Valencia, Kamasylvia, and Duvencrune.
  • In-game blue-themed holiday decoration and background
    • Event period: 12/26 09:00 UTC ~ 1/2 Before Maintenance
  • Winter-themed BGM will be playing in large cities of Black Desert Online.
    • Event period: 12/19 After Maintenance ~ 1/16 Before Maintenance

Events starting 1/1:
  • Just for one day, on the first day of New Year’s! New Year’s special quests will be available!
    • Event Period: New Year’s day at 00:00 UTC - 23:59 UTC on Jan. 1, 2019.
    • New Year’s event quests have been added only for New Year’s Day.
      • [Event] Wish Lantern
      • [Event] Make a New Year's Wish
      • [Event] For a Better Tomorrow
      • These quests can be obtained through the Black Spirit after completing the [Boss] The Witch of Horrors quest or the Looking for Adventurers renewed quest.
  • Happy New Year!
    • We’ve prepared a special gift to wish you a happy 2019 with Black Desert Online!
    • Event Period: Jan. 1, 2019 00:00 UTC - Jan. 6, 2019 23:59 UTC
    • Play an hour a day and check your Challenges (Y) tab for 6 days starting on Jan. 1st to receive some amazing rewards!

Ongoing Events:
  • Archer Level-up Event Part 1: 12/12/2018 After Maintenance ~ 1/2/2019 Before Maintenance

  • Archer Level-up Event Part 2: 12/19/2018 After Maintenance ~ 1/16/2019 Before Maintenance
    • Reach Lv. 56, 57, and 58 during this period to claim the relevant rewards via Challenges tab. (You will be able to claim the rewards right after 12/19 maintenance if you had already reached these levels before the event period.)
  • Collect Archer’s Seal: 12/12/2018 After Maintenance ~ 1/9/2019 Before Maintenance

    Archer 1+1 Dual EXP Share Event: 12/12/2018 After Maintenance ~ 1/9/2019 Before Maintenance
    • When you receive the EXP through the 1+1 EXP event, you can exceed Lv. 50 even when you have not yet completed the [To Level 50!] Giant Catfishman Qoobe and [To Level 50!] Breaking New Ground quests.
    • Even if you do not want to level up beyond 49.999%, you might go over Lv. 50 regardless due to the EXP from the main character.
  • EXP Boost Event: 12/12/2018 After Maintenance ~ 1/9/2019 Before Maintenance

  • Gifting option and button will only be available until 1/9 regular maintenance.
    • Here are the updated specs. for the Gifting function on Pearl Shop that has returned for a limited time again:
      • Gifting of Pearl items will be allowed with friends you have added for at least 5 days.
      • For those who want to use Gifting with Guild members, both the giver and receiver must have been in the guild for at least 5 days.
      • Gifting will be allowed for characters of level 50 and above.
      • Gifting via searching Character Name will not be available.

Ended Events:
  • O Cron Tree

  • Customize & Win!

Reward Distribution:
  • Winners of the Customize & Win event for Archer customization will be announced via our official forums on 12/26/2018. Please don’t forget to check the announcement.

Content:
  • Added Archer Ascension quests.
    • Archer characters above Lv. 56 can accept the quests through the Black Spirit.
      • [Archer Ascension] Lost Purpose
      • [Archer] Searching for Answers
      • [Archer] Rising Smoke of Darkness
      • [Archer] Light that Pursues Darkness
      • [Archer] Light and Darkness Clashes
      • [Archer] Remnants of a Broken Arrow
      • [Archer] Encountering the Power of Light
      • [Archer] Purpose Regained
      • [Archer] The Watchers of Adùir - Battle
  • Added the new title, 'Darkness Shatterer'.
    • This title can be obtained after completing all Archer Ascension quests.
  • Absolute skills have been added to Archer class.

  • The Renown Score and bonus (AP +20, Damage Reduction) effect has been removed.
    • The AP for all summoned objects have been adjusted as well.
    • Adjusted the DP to account for the removal of the Renown Score bonus.
    • Monster balance readjustment in several monster zones has been made due to DP changes made in classes.
  • The function to extract Caphras Stone from TRI/TET/PEN level Equipment has been newly-added.
    • This function can be performed from Blacksmith of each town.
      At max 85% of the Caphras Stone used to enhance the equipment can be returned.
    • Enhancement level of the equipment will remain the same even if you extract Caphras Stone from it.
    • 1,000 Silver is consumed per Caphras Stone extraction.
  • Removed the mentioning of Node Wars in the text which appears when you install a Wooden Fence.

  • After making an Alliance, alliance members should be able to declare a war properly when occupying a Node or territory.

  • Whenever something you summoned attacks a target, the target’s HP will now be synchronized.

  • There will no longer be a summoning motion when a Summon Scroll has expired, or when an adventurer who is not the Leader clicks on the Summon Scroll.

  • Fixed the issue where characters would be stopped by obstacles when auto-navigating at Ancado Coast.
    • Auto-navigation for the [Daily] Lanka and Kamasylve quest will now work properly.
  • Guild Missions have been renewed.
    • You can receive individual rewards proportional to the contribution earned through the Guild Missions.
    • For individual rewards, you can obtain up to 1/2 of the Silver of the Guild funds set for Guild Mission rewards, and the Silver will be divided up to all the guild members if there are multiple guild members involved in the Guild Missions.
    • The amount of Silver calculated and the actual amount of Silver received may not match since decimal points are not counted.
    • Individual rewards are deducted from the Guild Funds.
    • You can receive the individual rewards through the Guild UI’s ‘Collect Wage’ button.
    • You can now receive Guild Missions without making any deposits.
    • You can now complete up to 10 Guild Missions per day.
    • Occupancy missions have all been removed. They will all be General Missions. Multiple guilds can accept the same Guild Missions as long as they are logged into the same server.
    • Since the Occupancy Missions have been replaced by the General Missions, the Guild Mission UI is now categorized by ‘Combat’, ‘Life,’ and ‘Trade’.
    • Guild Missions are refreshed at the same rate as before, but now there will be 16 missions displayed regardless of the type of mission, and the number of missions per category may vary.
    • Guild Missions cannot be progressed simultaneously across different servers.

System:
  • Characters who began the main quests before the main quest renewals will no longer be able to progress through the new main quests.

  • Fixed the issue where the notification for guild members successfully enhancing Awakening weapons would not be displayed to guild members.

  • Basic main weapons will now be shown in the character selection screen even when main weapons are not equipped.

  • Different music will play depending on the time of day.
    • The band music will not play when the band at Velia is not in view.
  • The AP for all summoned beings has been adjusted.

Game World, NPC & Effects

Game World:
  • The issue where characters would get stuck in winter-themed ornaments and structures located in Velia has been fixed.

  • Fixed the issue where there was an empty space between the rock at Corridor of Chaos.

  • Fixed the issue where some of the structures of Khalk Canyon looked unnatural.

  • Different music will play depending on the time of the day.

NPC:
  • Fixed the graphical issue where NPC Philance would appear darkened during the cut scene of Released Caphras's Seal.

Mounts
  • HP of ships such as Guild Galley, Epheria Sailboat, Epheria Frigate, etc. will now properly refresh whenever it takes a hit while you are on board.

Class Changes

All Classes:
  • Fixed the issue where the eye makeup would be applied to the lips during customization when running the game with DX9.

  • Added descriptions for skill which explain whether or not you can use the skill during its cooldown.

  • Fixed the issue where some of the lines connecting the skill icons in the Skills window (K) was not connected for certain characters.

  • When customizing characters, the ‘View’ feature will no longer activate when a character can make a pose.

  • Fixed the issue where there would be errors when a great amount of EXP was accumulated for the tagged character.

  • EXP will no longer increase when the character is dead.

Valkyrie:
  • Fixed the graphical issue where the forehead would appear outside of the [Valkyrie] Arrendo Helmet.

Witch:
  • Fixed the issue where the camera 1, 2, and 3 would not zoom in when selecting accessory parts with the Witch character in the Dye window.

Maehwa:
  • Fixed the graphical issue where the character’s face would appear darkened upon applying a certain hair customization.

  • The following text has been added to certain skill tooltips to show availability of the skills during cooldown.
    • Available during cooldown
    • Unavailable during cooldown

Ninja:
  • Fixed the issue where the Fatal Blow I through Fatal Blow IV skills would not be used properly when WP was below 25.

  • Fixed the issue where the Fox Claw I through Absolute: Fox Claw skills would not be used properly when WP was below 25.

  • Fixed the graphical awkwardness in the back part of the character that appeared when wearing Sicarios outfit of low durability.

Kunoichi:
  • Fixed the issue where the Fatal Blow I through Fatal Blow IV skills would not be used properly when WP was below 25.

  • Fixed the issue where the Fox Claw I through Absolute: Fox Claw skills would not be used properly when WP was below 25.

Mystic:
  • Fixed the issue where Mystic’s Vambrace would shake abnormally in certain situations.

Lahn:
  • Fixed the issue where the character would only recover MP once after hitting 2 times with the forward attack for the Moondance skill.

  • Fixed the graphical issue where the dyeing of the snowflake patterns on the bottom part of the Noel Outfit would appear unnatural.

Archer:
  • The following Absolute skills have been added.
    • Absolute: Spirit Arrow; Absolute: Piercing Cry; Absolute: Ra'ghon's Spirit; Absolute: Earth Kick; Absolute: Purging Shot; Absolute: Volant Kick; Absolute: Ascending Spirit; Absolute: Vine Cutter; Absolute: Gaping Darkness; Absolute: Shadow Hack; Flow: Verdure Clout I; Absolute: Meteor Dive; Absolute: Covering Fire; Absolute: Storm of Light; Absolute: Wrath of Nature; Absolute: Earth Shatter; Absolute: Bolt of Radiance; Absolute: Arrow Explosion.You can obtain an Absolute skill from the Main Weapon skill window when you reach a certain level.
  • The Black Spirit: Radiant Explosion skill will no longer activate while using a Main Weapon when the skill has been locked.

  • The message which appears when you enter the Corridor of Chaos dungeon for the Archer tutorial quest will appear more quickly.

  • Added a skill guide for the Archer.

  • Damage of the following skills has been increased.


  • Added Archer to the Attack Speed class in the My Information window (I).

  • Fixed the issue where the Archer would stand still in a non-combat stance when going from a non-combat stance while using a Greatbow to a non-combat stance while moving.

  • Added Archer to the list of classes which can open the [Event] Underwear Box.

  • Archer clothes can now be obtained from the [Event] Pavilla Costume Box.

  • The Archer character can now open the Edan’s Travel Wear Box.

  • When selecting the Archer, the buttons for the Main weapon and Awakening weapon clip will not be displayed.

  • Fixed the issue where the EP for all hits would recover for the Spirit Arrow jump attack even when landing only one successful hit.

  • Fixed the issue where an Archer using the Greatbow would occasionally not switch to a non-combat status when switching to a non-combat status while moving left.

  • Fixed the issue where the knockdown effect and down smash effect would not be applied when using Flow: Light's Trail while on a mount.

  • Fixed the issue where the Righteous Fire effect would appear when using Greatbow Training in stances other than standing still.

  • Fixed the issue where the top and cape would appear to overlap when wearing a Valks’ outfit and standing still.

  • Fixed the issue where the camera effect for Light's Path would remain when using the Gaping Darkness or Full Bloom skill after casting the Light's Path skill.

  • Fixed the issue where falling movement came out when jumping while transitioning into non-combat mode in Main Weapon mode.

  • Fixed the default jump attack effect when using crossbows.

  • Fixed the issue where the effect of equipping the [Event] Peach Flower Coronet on an Archer character would not show.

  • Fixed the issue where the falling motion would not appear when using the Glide skill.

  • Fixed the issue where the falling motion would not come out when the Archer went into a fall after performing the skills Meteor Dive or Piercing Cry.

  • Fixed the graphical issue where the Greatbow would disappear when moving after using the skill Exhale.

  • Fixed the issue where the arrow would appear to load abnormally when using the skill Glide to the left-and-right after having completed charging during Luthraghon's Call.

  • Increased the range of the Light's Path skill.

  • Skills descriptions of the following skills have been edited to be more accurate:
    • Flow: Light's Trail
    • Ravenous Talon
    • Piercing Cry
    • Spear of Sylvia
    • Earth Kick
  • Fixed the issue where the amount of EP consumed when using Earth Kick during cooldown would not match with the amount displayed in the skill descriptions.

  • Fixed the issue where EP would not be restored when using the Piercing Cry skill to the front.

  • Fixed the issue where Awakening Weapon skills would only be affected by the Main Weapon’s AP.

  • Fixed the issue where the Archer would show abnormal motions when using Instant Resurrection after dying while having no main weapon equipped.

  • Fixed the issue where the motion would be unnatural when auto-moving.

  • It has been changed so that a falling movement would come out when returning to normal stance after using the skill Zephyr Leap.

  • Fixed the issue where the appearance would not show the effect of equipping the items below on Archer.
    • [Savage] Matchlock
    • [Savage] Enhanced Matchlock
  • Fixed the issue where Rage Absorption was possible even when the Black Spirit's Rage was not at 100%.

  • Fixed the issue where using the Radiant Explosion skill while on a mount would not match what was displayed in the tooltip.

  • Fixed the issue where the AP increase effect would not be applied when using the Greatbow Training skill while on a mount.

  • Removed the wrong description regarding Accuracy in the item tooltip of Basteer Greatbow and Ultimate Basteer Greatbow.

  • Fixed the issue where AP would not increase when equipped with the Kaia Crossbow.

  • Fixed a typo in the Kaia Crossbow exchange button.

  • Fixed a typo in the Katan Greatbow tooltip.

  • The Katan Greatbow can now be sold to the NPC’s.

  • Fixed the issue where the Critical Hit Rate would be applied even during cooldown when using the Winged Strike skill frontwards while using a Crossbow.

  • Fixed the issue where the cooldown for the Radiant Explosion would not be applied when using the Black Spirit: Radiant Explosion skill while using a Crossbow.

  • The falling motion will be displayed when you move while using skills.

  • Fixed the issue where the forehead of the character would appear outside the Karki Hat when making the Standby expression or surprised expression.

Read Patch Notes' part 2 < Here >.
Black Desert - CM Servantes


Dear Players,

We will perform our weekly maintenance as follows:

Date: Wednesday, December 19th 2018

Duration: 5 hours.
  • Global 9:00 UTC ~ 14:00 UTC
  • Central (EU) 10:00 CET ~ 15:00 CET
  • West Coast (NA) 1:00 PST ~ 6:00 PST
  • East Coast (NA) 4:00 EST ~ 9:00 EST

Reasons:
  • Archer Ascension Quests will be available.
  • Absolute Skills for Archer will be added.
  • Renown Score will be removed.
  • Loyal attendance tab will be refreshed.
  • "Events starting 12/19 After Maintenance:
    • Winter Fest"
  • "Events Starting 12/26 09:00 UTC:
    • Piku is Back
    • Let it Snow!
    • More to be announced*"

Ending Events:
  • Customize & Win!
  • O Cron Tree

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