Greetings Adventurers,

Good news for those quests completist and overachievers! With this week's update, Rulupee's Travel Log will be expanded, but this time won't be easy... you will have to complete 9,999 to get the new reward!

On the other hand, to celebrate Easter, the Combat EXP and Skill EXP bonuses for the Fever Times will be increased as well as the chance to get special items! So do not miss this special occasion as it will happen only during 2 weekends!

As usual, other fixes and changes can be found reading the rest of the patch notes, enjoy!



New Events:

• Spring Fever event will start.
  
  [Part 1] Special Challenges (Y) for Easter
  • During the event period, simply play to get awesome items including the Blessed Message Scroll!
    
  • Event period: Apr. 18th 00:00 UTC - Apr. 24 23:59 UTC
    
    • Play 1 hour to get: [Event] High-Quality Food Box x1
      
    • Play 2 hours to get: Cron Stone x10
      
    • Play 3 hours to get: Blessed Message Scroll (100 min) x1
      
      • Blessed Message Scroll gives Combat +200% and Skill EXP +30% for 100 min.
  [Part 2]: Double Fever Time
  • During this special event period, enjoy double the Combat and Skill EXP boosts offered from the Weekend Fever Time event!
    
  • Combat EXP +200%, Skill EXP +40%, and increased chance of obtaining Ancient Relic Crystal Shard, Sharp Black Crystal Shard, Hard Black Crystal Shard will be given.
    
  • Event period:
    
    [EU]
    • 1st Round: April 19th 14:00 UTC/16:00 CEST - April 22nd 02:00 UTC/04:00 CEST (Total 60 hrs.)
      
    • 2nd Round: April 26th 14:00 UTC/16:00 CEST - April 29th 02:00 UTC /04:00 CEST (Total 60 hrs.)
      [NA]
      
    • 1st Round: April 19th 22:00 UTC/15:00 PDT/18:00 EDT - April 22nd 10:00 UTC/03:00 PDT/06:00 EDT (Total 60 hrs.)
      
    • 2nd Round: April 26th 22:00 UTC / 15:00 PDT / 18:00 EDT - April 29th 10:00 UTC / 03:00 PDT / 06:00 EDT (Total 60 hrs.)
  • Find out how you can get up to 580% Combat EXP boost through these fiery events < Here >!

• Rookie and Returning Attendance Reward have been refreshed.
  
  • Event period: Apr. 18th 00:00 UTC - May. 29th 23:59 UTC

Ongoing Events:

• [Community Event] Create your own Easter Egg!: April 12th - May 3rd.
  
  • Create your Easter Egg into your character! Match the color of your character's outfit/costume, or just design an egg that looks like your in-game character and post a picture via our official forum post!

• The period for the NPC's spawning for the Glimmering Old Moon event has been extended. You can exchange TRI or higher grade Faint Old Moon Belt/Necklace items during the period below.
  
  • Period: April 17, 09:00 UTC - April 24, 08:59 UTC
    
    • NPC: Piper (Faint Old Moon Belt)
      
    • NPC: Rudd (Faint Old Moon Necklace)
      
    • NPC: Lunei

• The Egg Hunt: April 10th (after maintenance) - April 24th (before maintenance)

Reward Distribution:

• [Community Event] Bake a Cake for the Black Spirit! Winners have been announced < Here >!.

Content:

• A new Rulupee's Travel Log entry has been added. It is about her travel to Drieghan.
  
  • You can read all about brave Rulupee's travels in ESC Menu > Adventure Log > Rulupee's Travel Log.
    
  • Every time a quest is completed (except for Daily and Recurring Quests), it will count towards the goal of completing a certain number of quests. The goal for this new entry of Rulupee's Travel Log is completing 9,999 quests.
    
  • Once you complete the goal, you will not only get the reward mentioned on the travel log, but also one from the Black Spirit.

• If you are on vacation from your Guild, you can now be attacked by members of Guilds that your own Guild is at war with. However, as before, you cannot attack them.
  
  
• You now only apply for vacation from your Guild when you are in a safe zone.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Dark Rift monster would get ready to appear even when there were no Lv. 56 or higher characters within the Family when creating a Trial Character. (Will be updated with 4/24 maintenance)

• Central Market Mobile Web will soon be available.
  
  • You will be able to access Central Market from your mobile device anytime, anywhere!
    
  • The exact launch will be released shortly, please click <Here> for a sneak peek!

• Added Web Central Market images due to the Pearl Outfit Boxes being divided into 4 different types.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Manage Warehouse window would not refresh while recovering lost items at the Central Market.
  
  
• When you are trading with other players, the price limitations will now be determined based on the Central Market set prices.
  
  
• When you are making personal trades with other players, a notification will now be displayed if you register an item priced above the price limitations.
  
  
• Added a cautionary note on the personal trading window about the price limitations.

System:

• Savage Rift rewards, Red Battlefield rewards, and attendance rewards will now be distributed through the Black Spirit's Safe.
  
  
• The Maid/Butler will no longer have a cooldown when it is registered for the first time.

Game World:

NPC:

• Fixed the issue where you were able to hand over certain Trade Items to the NPC's below.
  
  • Maonil
    
  • Gerold
    
  • Kunka
    
  • Sidimin
    
  • Isaria
    
  • Izaak
    
  • Andes
    
  • Bilao
    
  • Ninehart
    
  • Sion
    
  • Sagotts
    
  • Riotina
    
  • Seltin

• Fixed a typo in the quest completion dialogue for Barhan Nesser during the Urgent Message quest.
  
  
• Removed a rock which was unnaturally placed at a certain Shakatu area.

• The speed at which you descend when pressing the S key while gliding on an Arduanatt has been increased.
  
  
• Adjusted the location where some of the wild horses at Mediah Northern Highlands and Rumbling Land appear, to prevent them from getting stuck in rocks or trees.
  
  
• The speed at which camels move in the desert when using the skill Quick Steps has been increased by 40%.
  
  
• The speed at which miniature elephants run by using 'Shift' key without having learned the skill Quick Run and without having equipped a Saddle has been increased by 65%.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Drift skill intermittently could not be used by a horse when used after Instant Accel or S: Instant Accel.

All Classes:

• Added information about accuracy in the skill description of the following skills. Please note that when it comes to skills with Grapple effect, accuracy is referring to hit damage accuracy and not the accuracy of the grapple effect itself.
  
  • Warrior: Take Down
    
  • Ranger: Spirit's Shackles, Flow: Rooting
    
  • Sorceress: Flow of Darkness, Blade of Darkness, Nightmare, Black Spirit: Cartian's Protection
    
  • Berserker: Flow: Shooting Mobility, Rooting
    
  • Tamer: Stretch Kick, Soaring Kick, Cloud Stomping
    
  • Musa: Blooming, Counter Assassination
    
  • Maehwa: Blooming, Sticky Snowflake
    
  • Valkyrie: Punishment, Wave of Light
    
  • Witch: Mana Absorption, Toxic Flood, Flow: Voltaic Tett, Flow: Rage Tett, Flow: Gorr Launch, Flow: Gorr Roll
    
  • Wizard: Mana Absorption, Lava Field, Flow: Fire Breath Marg, Flow: Fire Fist Marg, Flow: Arne’s Stream, Flow: Arne’s Guidance
    
  • Ninja: Flash Bondage
    
  • Kunoichi: Ninjutsu: Sinew Cut, Assassin's Trail, Delighted Blast
    
  • Dark Knight: Luscious Snare
    
  • Striker: Massive Suppression, Hell Break, Echo Spirit, Flow: Bite Off
    
  • Lahn: Soul Raid
    
  • Archer: Righteous Fire, Black Spirit: Radiant Explosion

• You can no longer jump when you are carrying trade items and over 125% of your weight limit.

By Class:

Warrior:

• Fixed the issue where hit effects were not displayed when performing a jump attack while sprinting in Awakening mode.

Sorceress:

• Information about the skill Flow: Cry of Darkness has been moved from the skill description of Blade of Darkness to that of Flow: Cry of Darkness.

Tamer:

• Fixed the issue where the graphical text "IMMUNE" did not appear when using the skill Soaring Kick.

Witch:

• You can now attack characters below you with the skills Fissure Wave and Black Spirit: Fissure Wave.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where using the skill Teleport triggered a message and abnormal movements.
  
  
• Added additional information about what the skill Magic Lighthouse does in the skill description.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Tritch Aad Sphera could not be dyed in Remastered mode.

Wizard:

• Fixed the issue where using the skill Teleport triggered a message and abnormal movements.
  
  
• Added additional information about what the skill Magic Lighthouse does in the skill description.

Lahn:

• Fixed the graphical issue with Lahn's hair during customization.

Archer:

• Fixed the issue where the skill Glissade was intermittently not dealing 1 Hit Damage or 2 Hit Damage.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the armpit and thigh area would appear graphically broken when wearing the Sailor's Clothes.

• Fixed the issue where Dark Knight, Striker, and Mystic would get an outfit not suitable for their class when opening a Bloody Outfit Box.
  
  
• Added new Box of the Dead items from which you can obtain Cron Stones when defeating monsters summoned from the Dark Rift.
  
  • Item list:
    
    • Box of the Desperate Dead
      
    • Box of the Distorted Dead
      
    • Box of the Silent Dead

• The Box of the Dead items you already obtained before the April 17 maintenance will be changed to Box of the Spirit items. The contents of these items will be same as before (excluding Cron Stones)
  
  
  
• You can now sell the [Event] A Fateful Choice item to NPC's for 10,000 Silver.
  
  
• Fixed a typo for the item descriptions for [Conquest] Sturdy Octagonal Fort.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Exchange Info for the Robe Piece item (which can be obtained from the Sausan Garrison region) descriptions would not be displayed properly.
  
  
• The name of the following items have been changed.
  
  • Japonesque Ceramic Teacup → Zen Ceramic Teacup
    
  • Japonesque Cherry Blossom Lantern → Zen Cherry Blossom Lantern
    
  • Japonesque Wall Lamp → Zen Wall Lamp
    
  • Japonesque Ceramic Tableware → Zen Ceramic Tableware
    
  • Japonesque Dining Table → Zen Dining Table
    
  • Japonesque Carp Wall Scroll → Zen Carp Wall Scroll

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

• Moved the Dark Rift graphical effects upwards, so that the effects will not interfere with combat.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Ruins Guard Tower (from the Dark Rift) did not summon ancient weapons.
  
  
• Improved character animation when inflicting damage to the Ruins Guard Tower which appear through quests and the Dark Rift.
  
  
• Added an effect which shows you the actual Dark Rift when a monster appears from it.
  
  • The Dark Rift effect does not affect actual combat.

• When the Faraway NPC Detail option has been selected, monsters in cities (e.g. the protesters in Calpheon City) will appear as black silhouettes while loading.
  
  
• When you break open the Red Orc Prison, the soldiers will now break free and fight together with you against the enemies.

Quest:

• Fixed the issue where Awakening quests that could not be accepted were being recommended.
  
  
• Added a quest which guides you on how to obtain the Miniature Elephant.
  
  • Adventurers who are Lv. 55 or higher can receive The Adorable and Trusty Porter, Miniature Elephant quest from Bochlo at Sand Grain Bazaar.

• Added guide about the Desert Trade buff at the following NPC's.
  
  • Sand Grain Bazaar: Atui Balacs
    
  • Pilgrim's Sanctum: Sharing: Samaya
    *These were added to enhance accessibility to the Desert content.

• Fixed the issue where the Black Spirit's appearance would not change after completing a certain quest.
  
  
• Fixed a typo in the "Fishing Trip, Huh." quest.
  
  
• The options you have to choose between during the quest The Recovery of Aal's Light can no longer be selected by pressing the R key.

Knowledge:

• Fixed the issue where the Gain Knowledge button would be displayed during dialogues for certain quests even after the knowledge was already obtained.

• The default color of empty Quick Slots have been changed to be clear. However, when you are dragging an item from your Inventory, the empty Quick Slots will become colored again.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where opening the Challenge window crashed the client.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the chat highlight/bold feature did not work when using the @charactername command in the chat window.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the maid/butler icon and character switch icon would occasionally overlap when registering a maid after creating a Family for the first time.
  
  
• Improved the GM Announcement feature.
  
  • You can now view multiple announcements within a single view.

• There is now a cancel button while you are attempting to automatically reconnect to the game. You can quit the game while reconnecting by pressing this cancel button.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the game client would shut down when you repeatedly click on the Red Battlefield Revival button after dying in the Red Battlefield.
  
  
• Improvements were made so that certain UI does not take up memory.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the mount information would overlap within the Mount Information window.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the sizes and placements of the item icons within the Trade Info window would be abnormal.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the sizes or placements for the reward icons within the Challenge tab of the My Info and Quest Summary window would be abnormal.
  
  
• The arrow which is displayed while talking to the Overseer will no longer cover the dialogue during the Excavation Site quest.
  
  
• The text for the effects which are displayed for Caphras Enhancements will now be displayed properly.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the placement for the dye information would be abnormal in item descriptions.
  
  
• Fixed the effect and direction of the arrow which marks the dialogue button when talking to NPC's during the tutorial.
  
  
• Revised the system messages for the Sell tab at the Central Market to be more simple.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the scroll button would look unnatural when you placed the mouse cursor on the Wharf scrollbar.

• You can now properly use 1 Elephant per 1 Elephant Nursery built during Node/Conquest War.

• We are aware of the issue where Fishing is unavailable in the following areas:
  
  • Lake in Valencia
    
  • Lake in Marni Cave Path
    
  • Lake in Shakatu

• We are aware of the issue where Central Market Mobile Web is displaying 2 cancel buttons (X icon) for mobile devices with Android OS. The cancel button will work as intended, and this issue will be resolved next week. We apologize for the inconvenience.

• (*Content will be released shortly) We are aware of the issue where Central Market Mobile Web is displaying 2 cancel buttons (X icon) for mobile devices with Android OS. The cancel button will work as intended, and this issue will be resolved next week. We apologize for the inconvenience.
  
  
• We are aware of the issue where soldier monsters who escaped from Red Orc Prison are behaving abnormally near the Orc Camp area.

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

Dear Players,

We will perform our weekly maintenance as follows:

• Global 8:00 UTC ~ 12:00 UTC
  
• Central (EU) 10:00 CEST ~ 14:00 CEST
  
• West Coast (NA) 1:00 PDT ~ 5:00 PDT
  
• East Coast (NA) 4:00 EDT ~ 8:00 EDT

• More chapters will be added to Rulupee's Travel Log.
  
• Special Challenges (Y) for Easter will be added.
  
• Mobile web version of Central Market will become available.
  
• Rookie and Returning Attendance will be refreshed.
  
• Double Fever Time with additional Combat and Skill EXP boost will be prepared.

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


Best regards,
BDO Team

Greetings Adventurers,

Easter has arrived to the world of Black Desert Online, collect all eggcentric eggs to trade in for special rewards!
Keep reading this week's patch notes to know all details about the new event and the new additions in full detail!



New Events:

• The Egg Hunt event has begun.
  
  • Event Period: April 10th (after maintenance) - April 24th (before maintenance)
    
  • During the event period, complete quests, defeat monsters, gather, and fish to get eggcentric eggs!
    
  • Rewards that can be obtained through this event like [Event] Mystical Golden Egg will give you the chance to win one of Kzarka's Sealed Weapon Box, Nouver's Sealed Sub-weapon Box, Ogre Ring, and much more!
    
  • Click < Here > to learn all about this eggciting event!

• Tulip season is here!
  
  • You can enjoy the tulips blooming up all over the world of Black Desert from April 10th (after maintenance) – May 8th (before maintenance).

Ongoing Events:

• Out of the Woods: Apr. 4 00:00 UTC - Apr. 10 23:59 UTC

• [Community Event] Bake a Cake for the Black Spirit!
  
  • Voting Period: Apr. 3 - Apr. 10
    
    • Vote for your favorite cake before the voting period ends now < Here >.
  • Winner announced: Apr. 11th

Ended Events:

• Glimmering Old Moon
  
  • Event items (Old Moon Letters, Remnants, Moonlight Shards, Faint Old Moon Accessories) and unclaimed Old Moon Challenges will be removed on April 17th maintenance.

• Blooming Blossoms

Reward Distribution:

• Event rewards for the True or False have been distributed with this (4/10) regular maintenance. Please claim your reward items via in-game mailbox (B) and/or check your Title rewards directly from My Information window (P).

Content:

• As announced previously, Shadow Arena will close in its current state to go back into development with this maintenance.
  
  • We want to show our appreciation for your continuous support and affection for Shadow Arena since launch by offering [Event] Blessing of Kamasylve (20 Days) via in-game mailbox (B). Please claim the item enclosed inside within 7 days.
    
  • Accordingly, the UI button to enter Shadow Arena on ESC menu and as a pop-up notification banner on bottom right corner have been removed.

• Fixed the issue of friendly fire incurring damage within the offense side of Conquest War.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the button to participate in a Node War was not working properly for War Heroes who are in a Guild Alliance.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where Dark Rift monsters would not appear when you approached the rifts while gliding above a certain altitude on an Arduanatt.

System:

• Fixed the issue where the game would intermittently shut down when claiming Silver that enters your Inventory (I).

Game World:

• Fixed the issue where the character would collide into an invisible wall when entering Cohen Farm from Epheria through the Irrigation System.

NPC:

• Fixed the titles of the NPCs around the excavation site near the Ancient Stone Chamber.
  
  
• Edited the dialog for the Town Soldier NPC at Duvencrune to be more natural.
  
  
• Edited the dialog for the Brellin Farm NPC to be more natural.

• The following changes have been made for Dream Horses Arduanatt and Diné.
  
  • Arduanatt
    
    • Characters will now move more naturally during the skills Wings of Wind and Wings of Freedom.
      
    • You can now use Wings of Wind and Wings of Freedom during the descent after using the skill Leap.
      
    • You can now press the S key to quickly descend during Wings of Wind or Wings of Freedom.
  • Diné
    
    • You can now use the skill Charge faster after using Earth of Life or Earth of Protection.
      
    • You can now use the Earth of Life while the horse is moving, or using the skills Sprint or Instant Accel.

• Fixed the issue where the fall damage reduction buff was not applied properly to Arduanatt after you landed it by pressing the S key after it performed the skills Wings of Wind and Wings of Freedom.
  
  
• When you register a mount at the Stable while you do not have any mounts called, the mount you registered will now immediately be called.
  
  
• The Turn and Brake for the Galley, Epheria Sailboat/Frigate has been increased like the below. (Therefore the Ship License descriptions have also been changed).
  
  • Galley
    
    • Turn 100% -> 110%
      
    • Brake 100% -> 110%
  • Epheria Sailboat
    
    • Turn 100% -> 110%
      
    • Brake 100% -> 110%
  • Epheria Frigate
    
    • Turn 110% -> 120%
      
    • Brake 110% -> 120%
  • It will now be easier to turn when using the Ram, Smooth-Turn, and AbruptTurn skills while on the Galley, Epheria Sailboat/Frigate.
    
  • The higher the Turn of the ship, the more you will feel this change.

All Classes:

• When you first login with a character, the character will now appear facing towards your screen.

By Class:

Warrior:

• Fixed the issue where the basic attack (W + LMB) after a basic jump attack (W + SPACE to jump forward, then LMB during the jump) was not dealing the correct amount of damage in Awakening Weapon mode.
  
  
• Improved the animation for sprinting in Main Weapon mode.

Ranger:

• Fixed the graphical issue with the abdomen that occurred when a Ranger goes into the combat stance without any defense gear or outfit/costume on.

Sorceress:

• Fixed the issue where the stomach area would appear graphically unnatural when standing or sitting while wearing the basic outfit.

Berserker:

• Fixed the issue where the character would appear graphically broken in combat and non-combat stance when equipped with the Zereth Armor. (Fixed the issue where the legs, left arm and hand areas would appear graphically broken).

Valkyrie:

• Fixed the graphical issue that occurred when wearing Purnado Shoes with the Fallen Garzar Outfit.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where there would be a graphical overlapping issue when equipping the Purnado Shoes and Enslar outfit.

Maehwa:

• Fixed the graphical issue with the fox mask decoration of the Spring Blossom Outfit that occurred in combat stance.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the stomach area would appear graphically unnatural when standing or sitting while wearing the basic outfit.

Mystic:

• Fixed the issue where Bheg's Gloves would appear on the hands when equipped with the Noel outfit.

Lahn:

• Fixed the issue where the Kibelius Divinus Outfit would appear black in the character selection window when running the game in Remastered mode.

• The list of items that you could get from a Golden Treasure Chest has been changed to the following.
  
  • Gold Bar 10,000G, Sharp Alchemy Stone of Destruction, Sharp Alchemy Stone of Protection, Tungrad Necklace, Tungrad Earring, Nouver's Sealed Sub-weapon Box, Dandelion Weapon Box, Ogre Ring, Ring of Crescent Guardian, Black Magic Crystal - Harphia, Magic Crystal of Infinity - Experience, Caphras Stone, Memory Fragment, Sharp Black Crystal Shard, Cron Stone, Black Stone (Weapon), Black Stone (Armor), Hard Black Crystal Shard, Golden Coelacanth

• Fixed the issue where you were able to make different furniture overlap as you placed them in certain situations in Housing mode.
  
  
• Added a Challenge which allows you to receive the "+15 Liverto Weapon Box" as a reward when reaching Lv. 55.
  
  • This is available once per Family and if your character is over Lv.55, you will have already completed the Challenge (Y) upon logging in and you can claim the completion reward.

• Central Market was the first step to create a free market economy where you as the adventurer create your own market without much restriction. We wanted to ensure convenience and accessibility to bring more joy to the art of trading.
  
  • However, after the Central Market update, the price gap between equipment which were not upgraded and equipment which were upgraded to ultimate gradually increased due to the amount of equipment upgraded to blue grade rarely being sold or purchased.
    
  • Therefore due to profit margins being made by the use of these characteristics of the Central Market, we implemented the following changes.

1. Equipment upgraded to blue grade have been removed. from the Central Market.
-The previous upgraded blue equipment have been changed to the yellow grade (ultimate) equipment.

2. Equipment upgraded to yellow grade can no longer be bought or sold at the Central Market.
-All blue grade equipment which were registered at the Central Market (or placed on orders or purchased) will be redistributed back through the mail.
- Yellow grade equipment can be registered after the reform stone has been extracted and downgraded back to green from the Blacksmith or Arms Dealer NPC.
- For extraction, you need 1 Restoration Stone which is sold for 1,000 Silver from the Blacksmith or Arms Dealer NPC. Extraction will result in the following: the equipment prior to being upgraded and an Ultimate Weapon/Armor Reform Stone.

3. With grades 1, 2, and 3 Reform Stones, you will have a chance to upgrade to yellow grade (ultimate) equipment.

4. When Crafting from the Workshop, you can obtain the original crafting equipment and have a chance to obtain yellow grade (ultimate) equipment.

5. Added a visual and sound effect which is displayed when upgrade has succeeded or failed.

6. When attempting an upgrade, the upgrade value for the equipment you are attempting to upgrade will be displayed.

*We are also investigating if there are any ways this system is being abused.

**We resolved the issue where adventurers who have completed all the series of The Uncharted Sea, History of Margoria quest series prior to its revamp on April 3 could not complete the Discovered and Undiscovered quest.

• The crystals below can now be obtained from the outfits described below. Therefore, the item descriptions have been updated:
  
  • Ancient Spirit's Crystal - Swiftness: Garnier Troupe Garb
    
  • Ancient Spirit's Crystal - Valor: Delphe Knights Armor

• Fixed the issue where it would appear as if you are duplicating items when using the Central Market.
  
  
• You can now dye Fiery sub-weapon gear.
  
  
• You can no longer store bound items to the Central Market Warehouse.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Striker and Archer characters could not equip the below clothes using the Equipment Tailoring Coupon even when reaching the required Sailing Level.
  
  • Apprentice Sailor's Clothes (Costume)
    
  • Skilled Sailor's Clothes (Costume)
    
  • Professional Sailor's Clothes (Costume)

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

• The following monster names have changed, as well as any reference to them in quests, knowledge entries, etc.
  
  
  
• The Ahib Griffon from the Dark Rift will now return to its place if it strays too far away from the Dark Rift while performing its midair chasing motions.
  
  
• The conditions for the initial availability of the Dark Rift has changed like the following:
  
  • Before: Needed to have at least 1 character within the Family which completed the Awakening quest.
    
  • Now: Need to have at least 1 character within the Family which reached Lv. 56.

• The Moghulis from the Dark Rift will now use a skill based attack even when the adventurer is nearby.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Mad Screaming Orc Warrior would stand up awkwardly when attacked by an attack which should lift and knock it down.
  
  
• The location where the boss is spawned for the [Boss] Black Spirit and the Giant Imp quest has been changed from Velia Beach to Altar of Agris.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where Red Nose boss monster would not have a weapon.

Quest:

• Changed the text for the the quest Lucky Well.
  
  
• Changed the icon for the quest Support from the Church.
  
  
• The color of the highlighted text in the following quests has been changed.
  
  • The Confession I
    
  • The Confession II
    
  • Rising Black Energy
    
  • Down in the Deep

• The button "Lost Weapon of Basteer" in the Black Spirit window will now only appear to adventurers who are Lv. 45 or below.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the following daily quests in the Quest window (O)>Recommended>[Lv.46] Departure! Path to Hunting would appear even when they were completed.
  
  • [Daily] Easy Game
    
  • [Daily] Hunter's Honor
    
  • [Daily] The Reckless One

• Fixed the issue where you could keep handing in items to NPCs for the following quests even after the quests were completed.
  
  • [Gathering] Strong Timber
    
  • [Processing] The Beauty of Planks
    
  • [Processing] Glossy Plywood
    
  • [Gathering] Ow, My Stomach

• Changed the quest objective icon for the quest Warmish Life (?).
  
  
• Changed the quest objective icon for the quest With an Elixir's Power.
  
  
• Fixed the recipe for Steamed Seafood in the quest summary of [Cooking Lv23] Stamina Food of the Sea.
  
  
• Fixed the recipe for Seafood Pasta in the quest summary of [Cooking Lv26] I Can Never Forget!
  
  
• The conditions for completing the Trading with the Shen Merchant Guild #2 quest has been changed.
  
  • Before: Craft the Apprentice's Alchemy Box using Imperial Alchemy
    
  • Now: Hand over Clear Liquid Reagent
    
  • Before: Earn silver by delivering the Apprentice's Alchemy Box to the
  • Imperial Delivery Manager
    
  • Now: Hand over Pure Powder Reagent

• The auto-navigate feature will now take you to the destination to complete The Isolated Supply Route quest (which is an existing main quest).
  
  
• Adventurers who are going through the renewed quests can now accept the [ADV] Beginning of the New Journey quest which is provided by Rulupee of the Inn in Altinova.
  
  • However, since this is a Family quest, characters who have already completed the quest cannot accept the quest.

• We resolved the issue where adventurers who have completed all the series of The Uncharted Sea, History of Margoria quest series prior to its revamp on April 3 could not complete the Discovered and Undiscovered quest.
  
  • Therefore adventurers who were affected have forfeited the quest mentioned above, yet were given the First Time in Margoria quest from the Black Spirit so that the series of Margoria quests can be completed.
    
  • Adventurers who have completed all of the series of Margoria quests prior to April 3 have already received the rewards for the Discovered and Undiscovered quest, therefore will now receive additional quest rewards from the First Time in Margoria quest.
    
  • The quest completion conditions for the Discovered and Undiscovered quest has changed from "Restore Old Treasure from Blacksmith Bindo" to "Talk to Blacksmith Bindo". Once you complete the quest conditions, you can restore the Old Treasure from Bindo.
    
  • Added a list of items which can be restored based on quantity of the Old Treasure item. The list can be viewed on the item description.
    
  • Added the First Time in Margoria quest to the quest Recommended tab.
    
  • Added a warning message on the quest completion text for Treasure of the Ancient Shrine I-VI.

• The conditions for receiving the Welcome to Altinova! quest has changed like the following:
  
  • Reach Lv. 52 or higher -> Reach Lv. 52 and complete the Bridle of Destiny quest.

• Certain Gain Knowledge buttons will no longer be displayed after they have been obtained.
  
  
• Added gender conditions for accepting the [Repeat] Bad Hair Day and [Repeat] Violence is not the Answer quests.
  
  
• The "[Daily] To Become Karlstein" quest which was displayed at the bottom of the Suggested tab's "Karlstein Outfit Crafting: The One Who Follows the Path of Vetor", has been moved to the Recurring tab.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where quests which cannot be accepted due to the quest renewals were being displayed on the Recommended quest list within the Quest window.

Knowledge:

• Changed the text of the knowledge entry "The Weakness of Azunak's Guardian Snake."
  
  
• You can now also get the knowledge for Valencian Mission from Ganin Arth at Ancient Ruins Excavation Site.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where an unattainable knowledge entry related to a “Merchant for Returning Adventurers” was being referred to.

• A notification icon for the Dark Rift will now appear when you reach Lv. 56.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the guide which is intended to only show up when you first discover a mount was appearing in irrelevant situations.
  
  
• Added a background color to the Quick Slots to make them more visible.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the border colors (rewards, knowledge, EXP, etc.) would change within the Quest window .
  
  
• Improvements were made so that certain UI does not take up memory.
  
  
• Mount skills will now appear in the skill guide when boarding a mount.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the skill guide would not appear when getting off from a mount.
  
  
• When you come out of the Stable after finding your first mount, a guide text will now appear on the mount icon at the top left of the screen.
  
  
• You can now select Tier 1 Nodes through the Node War Information tab's Tax Grade section from the World Map.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the icon tooltip would disappear when joining a party.
  
  
• The "Slots" and "View as List" buttons within the Central Market's Sell tab will reflect the latest view you selected.
  
  
• You can now view the tax benefits of Tier 1 Nodes (Easy/Medium/Hard) through the Node Tax Info. window from Node Management NPC's.
  
  
• When you have items which do not stack together with items which are stackable when Processing, the same items will not have the "Processing" button anymore.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Node Manager names would bleed out of the Node Information window in the World Map (M).
  
  
• The detection area of the scrollbar has been expanded for all of the UI's in the game.
  
  
• When using Party Assembly and Return of an Archaeologist, the icon on the top right side of the screen will now disappear after the time limit expires.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Upgrade sound effect would play even when using the Upgrade Now feature.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Attendance Rewards window would occasionally look abnormal.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where certain items would occasionally not appear when searching items at the Central Market.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where NPC interaction buttons would occasionally not work.

• Fixed the issue where Mael Costa at Costa Farm would not lend you the Small Fence.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where you were able to turn abnormally quickly using the controller pad while riding a ship.

Updated 11/04/2019

• We are aware of the issue where NPC Lunei from the Glimmering Old Moon event has despawned ahead of schedule.
  
  • NPC Lunei will be available again from April 17th after maintenance - April 24th before maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience we may have caused you. Please make your exchange in this period if you haven't done so.

Updated 12/04/2019:

• We are aware of the issue where Fishing is not possible in areas of Lake Valencia. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Updated 16/04/2019:

• We are aware of the issue where monsters that are killed while moving fast (e.g. charging or chasing) are dropping their loot in unexpected places, making them hard to loot.

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

Dear Players,

We will perform our weekly maintenance as follows:

• Global 8:00 UTC ~ 12:00 UTC
  
• Central (EU) 10:00 CEST ~ 14:00 CEST
  
• West Coast (NA) 1:00 PDT ~ 5:00 PDT
  
• East Coast (NA) 4:00 EDT ~ 8:00 EDT

• The Egg Hunt event will begin.
  
• Tulips will bloom in the world of Black Desert.
  
• Shadow Arena will close.
  
• Mobile web version of Central Market will become available.
  This has been postponed until next week maintenance.

• Glimmering Old Moon
  
• Blooming Blossoms

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


Best regards,
BDO Team.

Greetings Adventurers,

This January, Black Desert Online set out on a new challenge by introducing Shadow Arena which has been widely acclaimed and is currently in its Spring season.

We had originally planned to provide continuous updates to Shadow Arena to keep it fresh and fun, but over time we had to consider how to balance making improvements to it, whilst working on fresh content. We felt that the focus on new updates was deviating from our original direction, partially due to the time being dedicated towards this mode. In addition, the recent rise of 3rd party software added to our concerns, making us further contemplate on its place within the scope of Black Desert Online.

As a result, we have decided that partial improvements on Shadow Arena would not be enough to keep it running as a regular feature. So after much consideration and discussion, we have ultimately decided to close Shadow Arena in its current state with the April 10th maintenance.

We recognise this may not be good news for those of you who have enjoyed Shadow Arena since its launch. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience we may have caused due to the relatively short notice we have provided, however, we are preparing a compensation package and we will share the details on this with a future announcement.

The Black Desert Online development team is currently focusing on not only introducing new content such as Star’s End, additional Adventure Log updates, and much more but also on improving the existing content already in the game.

We are committed to ensuring the best possible experience and creating new and exciting content for all the adventurers of Black Desert Online.

Thank you.


- BDO Team

Greetings Adventurers,

Treant Spirits are known to be playful entities that surround the forests of Calpheon, however, one strayed Treant Spirit has been spotted recently seeking for Adventurers' help in Calpheon City. Something horrible is happening in the forests and he needs your help to restore peace again. By helping this little fellow, Adventurers' will be able to earn special axes, so what are you waiting for? The forests are waiting to be saved from the corruption!

As usual, new changes and various fixed will be applied to the game, so keep reading to know all details! Peace!



New Events:

• Out of the Woods
  
  • Event Period: April 4th 00:00 UTC - April 10th 23:59 UTC
    
  • Accept and complete quests from <Event> Treant Spirit for a chance to get your very own Gold Spirit Axe or Silver Spirit Axe!
    
  • Find out in detail how you can help the Treant Spirit < Here >

• The Loyal Attendance Rewards have been reset.
  
  • Event Period: April 4th 00:00 UTC – May 8th 23:59 UTC

Ongoing Events:

• Glimmering Old Moon: Mar. 14 00:00 UTC - Apr. 10 23:59 UTC
  
  • [Please Note!] Event NPC Piper will spawn 1 additional week. His spawn period is as follows:
    
    • Before: Mar. 27 after maintenance - Apr. 3 before maintenance
      
    • After: Mar. 27 after maintenance - Apr. 10 before maintenance

• Blooming Blossoms: Mar. 21 00:00 UTC - Apr. 10 before maintenance
  
  
• True or False: Mar. 28th 00:00 UTC – Apr. 3rd 23:59 UTC

Ended Events:

• [Community Event] Bake a Cake for the Black Spirit!: Mar. 20 - Apr. 3

Reward Distribution:

• Added the "Hall of Famer" title which is given out as rewards for the 3rd Anniversary in NA/EU.

Content:

• The Uncharted Sea, History of Margoria quest series has been revamped.
  
  • The quest location will now be easier to find.
    
  • After you complete what used to be the final quest in the series (Completed Map, Toward the Ancient Shrine), you will now be able to receive the quest The Discovered and Undiscovered from NPC Katio at Nada Island.
    
  • Katio Pirates NPCs on Nada Island have been given names.

• The Uncharted Sea, History of Margoria quest series has been revamped.
  
  • Once you complete the Completed Map, Toward the Ancient Shrine quest and Treasure of the Ancient Shrine I-VI quests, you can receive the additional The Discovered and Undiscovered quest through NPC Katio at Nada Island.

• The following quest locations have changed to be located at places which are easier to navigate to
  
  • Sagotts NPC: Underwater Cave Exploration
    
  • Batermann NPC: It's a Done Deal
    
  • Yiscule NPC: Dream Crushed by Cox Pirates

• The auto-navigate for the destination for the Lema Borne and Lancelot Bartali quest (which can be accepted from Dichzy Borne) has been improved.
  
  
• Increased the Max Durability of the Fort, Command Post, Field HQ, and Annexes used for Node/Conquest War by 20%. (Siege Defense Towers are not included).
  
  • Increased the Max Durability of Flame Tower and Hwacha by 20%.
    Increased the Max Durability of Enhanced Flame Tower and Big Hwacha by 30%.
    
  • Increased the Max Durability of Wooden Fences by 10%.
    
  • Increased the Max Durability of Wooden Fence Gates by 20%.
    
  • Increased the Max Durability of Barricades and Iron Barricades by 20%.
    
  • Increased the Max Durability of Medium Siege Tower Workshop/Large Siege Tower Workshop, Indomitable Flag Factory, and Indomitable Flag by 20%.
    
  • Increased the Max Durability of Ballista Siege Weapon by 200%.
    
  • Amount of damage dealt by Flame Tower, Hwacha, Enhanced Flame Tower, and Big Hwacha on adventurers has been increased by 20%.
    
  • Amount of damage dealt by Flame Tower and Enhanced Flame Tower on horses or elephants has been increased by 10%.
    
  • Amount of damage dealt by Hwacha or Big Hwacha on horses or elephants has been increased by 20%.
    
  • Amount of damage dealt by horses on Siege Defense Towers has been increased by 50%.
    
  • Amount of damage dealt by horses on Cannons has been increased by 30%.
    
  • Amount of damage dealt by horses on Medium Siege Tower/Large Siege Tower has been increased by 50%.
    
  • Amount of damage dealt by Cannons on adventurers has been increased by 50%.
    
  • Amount of damage dealt by Cannons on Siege Defense Towers has been increased by 50%.
    
  • Amount of damage dealt by Cannons on horses has been increased by 100%.
    
  • Amount of damage dealt by elephants on adventurers has been increased by 20%.
    
  • Amount of damage dealt by elephants on Siege Defense Towers has been increased by 30%.
    
  • Amount of damage dealt by elephants on horses has been increased by 100%.
    
  • Amount of damage dealt by elephants on Medium Siege Tower/Large Siege Tower has been increased by 20%.
    
  • Amount of damage dealt by Ballistas on Node/Conquest War annexes has been increased by 30%.
    
  • Amount of damage dealt by Ballistas on Gates has been increased by 20%.

System:

• Although Summer Time in Europe affects the UTC time for the following contents, please note that the times will not appear to have changed for CET/CEST. For example, Node Wars used to start at 20:00 CET, and now starts at 20:00 CEST.
  
  • Node/Conquest Wars
    
  • Tribute Wagon
    
  • World Boss spawns
    
    • Please refer to our official Forum post for boss spawn schedule < Here >.

• The default value for the Blur Effect has been changed from 50 to 10 (Settings → Display → Camera Graphics).
  
  
• Game was optimized to stabilize memory usage.

Game World:

• The auto-navigate feature for Nada Island has been improved to work more smoothly.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where frames would drop in certain areas of the Sulfur Mine.
  
  
• The chance of the voice of the Fairy being played has been decreased.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where you could not move to the Exploration Point of the Ancient Goblin Altar due to a rock blocking the route.

NPC:

• The location for the 2 NPCs who appear in the "What's Wrong With That Guy?" quest have been relocated to the collapsed bridge area of the Watchtower.

• The use of mouse movements will not be available while boarding the Galley, Epheria Sailboat, Epheria Frigate, and Old Bartali Sailboat.

All Classes:

• Improved the way characters change directions when using auto-navigation.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where certain skill icons in the Skill Guide that appears when you are in a combat area did not appear.
  
  
• The key you press to leave the Stamina replenishing state when you are swimming (which you enter by pressing Q in water) has been changed.
  
  • Before: Q
    
  • Now: Q, directional keys

• Improved server optimization.
  
  • When in a space where many characters are concentrated, the actions of the surrounding characters may be reflected with a delay.

• Several adjustments have been made to the character balance in Shadow Arena.

By Class:

Ranger:

• Fixed the issue where the shoulder area would look awkward when equipping the Atanis Armor.

Sorceress:

• Changed the number of dye slots for Treant Camouflage.

Berserker:

• Fixed the issue where damage from the skill Flow: Final Strike was not applied in PvP after Ultimate: Fierce Strike was learned.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Damage Reduction effect for the skill Ultimate: Fierce Strike was not applied in PvP.
  
  
• Fixed the skill description for Absolute: Fierce Strike.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the legs would look unnatural in combat and non-combat stance when equipped with the Zereth Armor.

Valkyrie:

• Fixed the issue where the legs would look unnatural when equipped with both the Arrendo outfit and Purnado Shoes.

Witch:

• Fixed the graphical issue with the staff remaining visible in non-combat stance.

Wizard:

• Fixed the graphical issue with the staff remaining visible in non-combat stance.

Musa:

• Fixed the issue where some of the hit damage for the skill Divider V was not applied during PvP when used with Tiger Blade.

Maehwa:

• Fixed the issue where some of the hit damage for the skill Divider V was not applied during PvP when used with Tiger Blade.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the extra hit damage from the skill Maehwa: Decapitation V was not applied during PvP.

Kunoichi:

• Fixed the issue where the arm area would look awkward when equipping the Puff Mini outfit.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the lower area of the character would look awkward when equipped with the Pila Fe Outlaw and Karlstein Outfit.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the back side of the cape would look unnatural when changing from regular/combat stance after selecting the Karlstein outfit from the Pearl Shop (F3).
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the character's shoulder area of the cape would appear graphically broken when looking backwards after switching from normal/combat stance while the Karlstein outfit has been selected from the Pearl Shop.

Dark Knight:

• The Smoky Haze skill can now be viewed on the main skill guide list.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the arm area would look awkward when equipped with both the Vespena Armor and Kibelius Vediant.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where damage from the Absolute: Kriegsmesser Training was not applied during PvP when used with Vedir’s Dogma.

Lahn:

• Fixed the issue where jump attack damage was not applied during PvP in Crimson Glaive stance.

Archer:

• Fixed the issue where the main weapon appearance would change when equipping the Canape sub-weapon.

• The Golden Pig’s Blessing buff that can be received by mail has been changed into an item. You can use the item when needed, from your inventory.
  
  • The Golden Pig’s Blessing item can be used within 7 days of receipt.

• The following items can now be sold to NPC Shops.
  
  • Fiery Nouver Ra'ghon
    
  • Fiery Kutum Ra'ghon

• Revised certain descriptions of the Adventurer's Tome.
  
  
• Removed the shop prices in the descriptions for the following items:
  
  • Cron Stone Bundle: 10
    
  • Hard Black Crystal Shard Bundle: 3
    
  • Sharp Black Crystal Shard Bundle: 3
    
  • Black Stone Bundle

• Changed the item icon for the Old Treasure item which you can obtain through the Treasure of the Ancient Shrine I-VI quests during The Uncharted Sea, History of Margoria quest series.
  
  
• Improved the descriptions about item Processing to be more straightforward.
  
  
• Revised descriptions for certain items related to crops.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where some of the item descriptions had incorrect descriptions.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where you were able to use types of Potions which were not for your class.
  
  
• For details on newly added Pearl Shop Update, please click < Here >!

• The attacks made by Red Nose (summoned through the [Boss] Red Nose: Engulfed in Darkness quest) has been improved to be more natural.
  
  
• When the boss monster disappears after being summoned through the Dark Portal after a certain period of time, a guide will now appear and explain that you can attempt the combat again by forfeiting the quest and then by interacting with the Dark Portal again.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Ogre's waist area would appear graphically broken when viewed from behind.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the grass growing on the surface of the Tree Spirit pet would move around unnaturally.

Quest:

• [Lv. 55 the Great Ocean] The Uncharted Sea, History of Margoria quest series have been revamped.
  
  • Once you complete the Completed Map, Toward the Ancient Shrine quest and Treasure of the Ancient Shrine I-VI quests, you can receive the additional The Discovered and Undiscovered quest through NPC Katio at Nada Island.
    
  • Improvements have been made to allow you to navigate to the quest locations more easily.
    
  • The NPC's of the Katio Pirates of Nada Island now have individual names.
    
  • To reflect the revamped quests, the knowledge entries related to the quest series have been changed.
    
    • Lema Borne the Great Explorer
      
    • Reluctantly Helping Katio I
      
    • Reluctantly Helping Katio II
      
    • Reluctantly Helping Katio III
  • The following quest locations have changed to be located at places which are easier to navigate to:
    
    • Sagotts NPC: Underwater Cave Exploration
      
    • Batermann NPC: It's a Done Deal
      
    • Yiscule NPC: Dream Crushed by Cox Pirates
  • The auto-navigate for the destination for the Lema Borne and Lancelot Bartali quest (which can be accepted from Dichzy Borne) has been improved.

• The quests Seal of the Secret Guards and Entrusted Seal of the Secret Guards have been added. You can complete one of these quests to get a special horse emblem.
  
  • Seal of the Secret Guards
    
    • You can accept the quest from NPC Martha Kiyen after you complete the quest The Qualities of a God and accept the Calpheon main quest Another Way Through.
  • Entrusted Seal of the Secret Guards
    
    • You can accept the quest from NPC Bevel, the Stable Keeper of Trent, after you have completed the quest The Qualities of a God or [Boss] The Witch of Horrors, if you have not accepted or completed the Seal of the Secret Guards.
  • You cannot do both Seal of the Secret Guards and Entrusted Seal of the Secret Guards.
    
  • The horse emblem you will get for completing either quest is for a Tier 5 male horse. The horse has already learned Sprint and Instant Accel, and both skills are already at 100%.
    
  • You can read more about the above quests under the "Suggested" tab in the Quests window (O).

• The choose-able reward for the main quest Onward to New Horizons has been removed.
  
  
• The main quest A Loyal Companion has been replaced with Embarking on an Adventure.
  
  
• You will now get the Footprint of the Wind buff after accepting the quest The Gateway to Heidel.
  
  
• Fixed a typo within the quest information window for Magic Horn Bow Exchange I.
  
  
• Revised the quest completion dialog for the Black Spirit's Gift (Adventurer's Tome) quest.
  
  
• The auto-navigate for "An Eye for an Eye, a Tooth for a Tooth!" quest will now guide you through the shortest route towards NPC Sara.
  
  
• There are no longer any conditions for using the Value Pack (1 Day), which is a reward for the [Special Gift] Travelling Light I quest.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the [Special Gift] Travelling Light II quest would appear in duplicates for certain adventurers.
  
  • (Even if duplicates appear, only one of the quests can be completed. However, the duplicates were removed due to the confusion it may cause.)

Knowledge:

• Fixed the issue where the button for obtaining knowledge for "A Talk with Elion" would be displayed even when you had the knowledge.

• Fixed the issue where the descriptions for the "All" and "By Category" buttons at the Central Market were incorrect.
  
  
• Added an icon which is displayed for new adventurers and returning adventurers.
  
  • When you bring the mouse cursor over the their icons, the period available for logging into the Olvia servers will be displayed.
    
  • The icons are located where the Value Pack icons appear.

• The font for the 'Sailing' button in the Rankings section has been changed.
  
  
• The Black Spirit Emojis window has been revamped.
  
  
• When crafting from the World Map (M), the material descriptions which appear when you bring the mouse cursor over the material items will no longer bleed out of the description window.
  
  
• Improved the alignment for the required level and points which appear in the description window of unlearned skills (which appear when you bring your mouse cursor over unlearned skills).
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the spaces between the quest widgets were not natural.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Guild Emblem and Family Name would overlap in the Monster Rank window.
  
  
• The image for the Fishing minigame has been improved to look more natural.
  
  
• The descriptions for Fishing will no longer bleed out of the description window.
  
  
• Improved the design for the Black Spirit's Safe menu.
  
  • You can now view rewards according to their categories such as Family Fame Funds and Shadow Arena Ranking rewards.

• The chat window has been improved to scroll down more smoothly.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where going to the Pearl Shop through the “Find in Pearl Shop” feature would not properly show the list of items as you scroll through the list of items.
  
  
• When you go to the Pearl Shop through the “Find in Pearl Shop” feature, bundled items will now also be displayed.
  
  
• The effect which appears when you bring the mouse cursor over the empty spaces in the Inventory (I) will now appear at the right location.
  
  
• Improved the Adventure Journal menu from the ESC menu.
  
  • It will now display the conditions for accepting Adventure Journal quests which you have not yet accepted.

• When the Orders and Items Listed text overlap with the price display at the Central Market, only the quantity will be displayed.
  
  
• Added an icon which displays main quests on the quest button within the NPC conversation windows.
  
  
• Improved the alignment of the Usage icon in the Workshop menu in the World Map (M).
  
  
• To provide a smoother gaming experience, certain UI will no longer take up memory.
  
  • We plan to implement this feature for all UI in the future.

• Black Spirit icon will now be displayed on the equipment enhancement window when enhancing TRI (III) or TET (IV) equipment.
  
  • When you click on the Black Spirit icon, the Black Spirit will make a random comment.

• Fixed the issue where descriptions would occasionally disappear when bringing the mouse cursor over the notification icon on the top left side of the screen.
  
  
• Due to the level restrictions being removed from the skill guide widget, the skill guide will be displayed when you experience combat with the first Gray Fox you encounter.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where certain guide text would not be displayed on the quest widget when going through the tutorial.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the notification icons on the bottom right side and minimap would appear even when they were disabled from the Edit UI menu.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Change Character Order button would not work for certain characters in the Character Selection window.
  
  • *Characters which could not be switched before will be moved to the bottom of the character selection window.

• Fixed the issue where the default settings for the Mount icon UI was disabled when creating a character from a new Family.
  
  • You can now enable or disable the newly added Family buff and Function buttons from the Edit UI menu as well.

• Improved the effects which appear when you receive rewards for Bartali's Adventure Journal.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the game would occasionally crash when you download your information from the ESC menu's Setting Archive.
  
  
• Added a "Reward Log" feature for the Black Spirit's Safe which allows you to see where you obtained the rewards from and the amount of rewards you received (you can view up to 100 records).
  
  • Items inside the Black Spirit's Safe can be stored for up to 2 weeks.

• Fixed the issue where the Barrier Tower's HP would not be displayed at Savage Rift.
  
  
• When you close a chat window which you opened through the "Separate Chat Window" tab, you will no longer see the Add Chat Window button which appeared on the original chat window.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Find NPC feature in the World Map (M) would scroll unnaturally.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where you would go to the incorrect location when using the Storage per Territory (Balenos) searching feature in Find NPC.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the tooltip on the top right was incorrectly displayed when using the Lafi Bedmountain's Upgraded Compass.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Guild History UI would occasionally not be displayed.

• The 2 titles [Edana’s Third Descendant] and [Hall of Famer] will now be available. They will see it highlighted under My Information > Title section but they first need to restart their client.

• We are aware of an issue where the scrollbar will not scroll all the way down in the game settings in certain situations. This will be fixed in next week’s maintenance.
  
  
• We are aware of an issue where adventurers who have completed all the series of The Uncharted Sea, History of Margoria quests prior to when it was revamped on April 3rd and adventurers who have completed parts of the Treasure of the Ancient Shrine I - IV cannot complete the Discovered and Undiscovered quest.
  
  
• We are aware of an issue where the “@(character name)” chat feature is not working properly (it is not changing the chat color and it is not making the font bold).

Updated 04/04/2019:

• We are ware of the issue where if the Red Nose boss spawned from you is killed by another adventurer during the quest [Boss] Red Nose: Engulfed in Darkness, the quest cannot be completed. We will resolve this with next maintenance.

Updated 04/04/2019:

Background, NPC & Effect:

• Fixed the issue where graphical anomalies (such as abnormal objects) may appear in certain areas.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where you could physically go through certain cherry blossom trees and not collide with them

Updated 04/05/2019:

• We are aware of the issue where the enhancement level displayed in the purchase window at the Central Market is different from the equipment you purchase from the +12 or lower equipment (for when there are 2 or more enhancement levels in a single category of a group of equipment you are purchasing the equipment from).
  
  • If the item you want to purchase is registered at the Central Market, then you will be able to purchase the item at the enhancement level you selected, and you will pay the amount based on the price of the selected enhancement level.

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

Dear Players,

We will perform our weekly maintenance as follows:

• Global 8:00 UTC ~ 12:00 UTC
  
• Central (EU) 10:00 CEST ~ 14:00 CEST
  
• West Coast (NA) 1:00 PDT ~ 5:00 PDT
  
• East Coast (NA) 4:00 EDT ~ 8:00 EDT

• Out of the Woods event will begin.
  
• Loyal Attendance Rewards will be refreshed.
  
• The Uncharted Sea, History of Margoria quest series will be revamped.

• True or False

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


Best regards,
BDO Team.

Hello,

There is currently an issue with Kakaocash DLC purchases. We are aware and investigating the issue to resolve it as soon as possible.

This post will be updated as soon as the issue has been resolved.


Thank you

March 31, 2019 22:00 UTC

• The issue purchasing Kakao Cash should now be resolved. Thank you for your patience

Dear Adventurers,

This announcement is regarding the recent banwave that took place during the maintenance on March 27th, 2019. After the banwave was implemented, we found that some players have been wrongfully banned. The bans on the affected accounts have now been overturned.

We would like to offer our deepest apologies for making a critical mistake on our part.
We are taking this issue very seriously and are committed to taking measures to prevent such a mistake in the future. We will also reassess our ban process and procedures to ensure it will not happen again.

We are truly sorry that this occurred and would like to offer a sincere token of apology by compensating those who were wrongly affected by the banwave. The compensation will be sent out individually and we hope that your trust can be regained in due time. We ask for your patience as distributing the compensation may take a little bit more time.

Once again, we are deeply sorry for this mistake and ask for your kind understanding.

- The BDO Team

Greetings Adventurers,

Rumours are spreading like wildfire in the world of Black Desert Online this week. Is Santo Manzi as tough as he seems or does he sleep with a stuffed bear at night? Nothing seems as it is... that is why with this week’s patch note we would like to introduce the new event "True or False". Every day, players will have to track down a rumor, and depending on the answer, special prizes will be awarded to those who chose the least popular option, so beware and do not get yourself fooled!



New Events:

• True of False event will begin.
  
  • Event Period: Mar. 28th (00:00 UTC) – Apr. 3rd (23:59 UTC)
    
  • During the event period, obtain one [Event] A Fateful Choice a day via the Challenges tab (Y). Then use [Event] A Fateful Choice to go to NPC Dosogan Nia who will lead you to other NPCs where you will have to make a choice between 2 answers! The answer choice you make, if it is the choice selected by ‘lesser’ number of other adventurers, will become the Lie and you will get to win prizes!
    
  • Click < Here > to learn more about the deceitful lies!
    
  • Check the daily results to see if your choice won < Here >!
    
    • Updated 00:30 of the next day for results.

Ongoing Events:

• Glimmering Old Moon: Mar. 14 00:00 UTC - Apr. 10 23:59 UTC
  
  
• Blooming Blossoms: Mar. 21 00:00 UTC - Apr. 10 before maintenance
  
  
• [Community Event] Bake a Cake for the Black Spirit!: Mar. 20 - Apr. 3

Ended Events:

• Black Spirit’s Adventure 1
  
  
• Cron Collector

Reward Distribution:

• ‘Hall of Famer’ titles
  
  • Unfortunately the Hall of Famer titles for Hall of Fame will not be distributed until Apr. 3rd maintenance. We apologize for the delay once again.

Content:

• Auto-navigation around Hope Pier, Valencia has been improved.
  
  
• You can no longer use the Devour function on items that are transfused with crystals, or has Caphras stats.
  
  • Such items will be faded out when you open the Devour window, and warning messages have been added.

• Fixed the issue where promoted workers could not be registered on the Worker Exchange immediately.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Guild Bonus would occasionally not be distributed.

System:

• Fixed the issue where the auto-navigate feature would not work for certain island areas.
  
  
• Changed the Black Spirit tutorial guide dialog to be more natural.
  
  
• Changed the appearance for the Black Spirit's 2nd awakening.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Fever Time was not properly applied for the NA servers.

• Shadow Arena Rankings for both Solo/Party play has been reset.
  
  • Once the first match of Shadow Arena has been played after the maintenance, all rankings will reset.
    
  • You can view the previous season’s rankings through the Shadow Arena Rankings window on the top right menu.

• Fixed the issue where the skill descriptions for the Kunoichi's Flash Slash skill was not normal in the Shadow Arena's View Skill Details feature.
  
  
• Kunoichi's Flash Slash skill description when pressing the Alt key in Shadow Arena will now mention Stiffness.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Shadow Arena survival time points would not be counted towards the points.

• Improved the search feature at the Central Market (you can now search single characters).

Game World:

• The names of the titles below have been revised to match the actual Life Skill level at which you obtain the titles:
  
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the cliff near the Crescent Shrine area would look unnatural.
  
  
• Removed bushes which were awkwardly placed near the starting point of the main quest.
  
  
• Removed bushes from the walls of certain areas in Valencia.
  
  
• Added a shorter path that leads you back up to Cron Castle when falling from the castle.

NPC:

• Orwen has disappeared from the Kamasylve Temple in Mediah.

All Classes:

• Improved the animation for the movements characters make when they try not to fall.
  
  
• Improved the hit effects which are displayed when successfully landing hits with the following skills/attacks.
  
  • Witch: bare hand attacks without gear equipped
    
  • Wizard: bare hand attacks without gear equipped
    
  • Dark Knight: Unveiled Dagger, Twilight Dash
    
  • Ninja: Sura ChaoSpree
    
  • Tamer: bare hand attacks without gear equipped
    
  • Berserker: bare hand attacks without gear equipped

• Fixed the issue where the character could not be switched when attempting to change characters while not equipped with any weapons.
  
  
• When multiple adventurers are crowded together in confined spaces, the direction at which the other adventurers are facing will be reflected slowly from the player’s perspective. This is to help with optimization of the servers.
  
  • This means that the server will run more smoothly when multiple players are crowded together, but the actual directions each adventurer is facing will be synchronized slowly.

By Class:

Warrior:

• The damage activated when switching to main weapon mode from awakening weapon mode by pressing the W/A/S/D+C key will now reflect the damage from the currently obtained Slash skill.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the camera effect would be too intense when using the Slash skill while on a mount.

Ranger:

• Fixed the issue where the sound for the Descending Current skill would play when using the Evasive Shot skill immediately after casting the Flow: Crossing Wind and Descending Current skill.
  
  
• The speed of the arrows fired during the following skills has been increased. The amount of time after which you can swap gears after using these skills has also been changed.
  
  • Descending Current I, II, III, IV and V, as well as Ultimate: Descending Current.

• Made the hit effects for the skill Tearing Arrow the same when used while mounted and not mounted.
  
  
• The graphic effects of the skill Dagger of Protection should no longer follow the movements of your character.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the back side of the head would move when customizing the eyes.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the character's motion would look awkward when standing still after using the Evasive Explosion Shot III and Absolute: Evasive Explosion Shot 2 times consecutively.
  
  
• Improved the hit effect of Tearing Arrow to be more dynamic.

Sorceress:

• Fixed the issue where the hit sound would not play when casting Dream of Doom I - III while on a mount.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the hair would look unnatural in character customization.
  
  
• The damage activated when switching to main weapon mode from awakening weapon mode by pressing the W/A/S/D+C key will now reflect the damage from the currently obtained Dark Split skill.

Berserker:

• Fixed the issue where the damage would not be applied when attacking as you switch to main weapon mode by pressing the W/A/S/D+C key while attacking in awakening weapon mode (when you have obtained the Elastic Force X skill).

Tamer:

• You can now board a mount while sprinting.
  
  
• Attacking while switching to main weapon mode (by pressing W/S+C key while attacking in awakening weapon mode) will now result in the same attack as when attacking as the character changes directions.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where damage would not be applied when attacking as you switch to main weapon mode by pressing A/D+C key while attacking in awakening weapon mode.

Witch:

• Instead of Magical Shield and Healing Aura, Fireball and Lightning Chain will appear in the Skill Guide that appears when you are in a combat area.
  
  
• The proper amount of hits will now be applied for the Toxic Flood and Lava Field skills.

Wizard:

• Instead of Magical Shield and Healing Aura, Fireball and Lightning Chain will appear in the Skill Guide that appears when you are in a combat area.
  
  
• The proper amount of hits will now be applied for the Toxic Flood and Lava Field skills.

Musa:

• Fixed the issue where you could not move or use skills momentarily after the ending motion of switching to awakening weapon mode by pressing W/A/S/D+C key from main weapon mode.
  
  
• The following skill name has been changed.
  
  • Before: Musa’s Spirit
    
  • Now: Musa’s Resolve

Maehwa:

• Fixed the graphical issue with the Kerispear that occurred when wearing the Peach Blossom Outfit.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where you could not move or use skills momentarily after the ending motion of switching to awakening weapon mode by pressing W/A/S/D+C key from main weapon mode.

Ninja:

• The damage activated when switching to main weapon mode from awakening weapon mode by pressing the W/A/S/D+C key will now reflect the damage from the currently obtained Wind Slash skill.

Kunoichi:

• The damage activated when switching to main weapon mode from awakening weapon mode by pressing the W/A/S/D+C key will now reflect the damage from the currently obtained Wind Slash skill.

Striker:

• Fixed the graphical issue with the head that occurred when wearing Garnier Troupe Garb (Costume).

Mystic:

• Fixed the issue where the only 5 hits were applied for the Combo Damage of Soul Basher III and Absolute: Soul Basher when used with Martial Spirit Shards.

• The total amount of Caphras Stones required for a level 0 - 20 Caphras Enhancement on PEN (V) weapons (main weapon/sub-weapon/awakening weapon) has been reduced by 25%.
  
  • Though the amount of Caphras Stones required has decreased, the Caphras stats effects will be the same as before.
    
  • The number of upgrade enhancement levels are the same as before (20), and the amount required for each level has been adjusted due to the reduced maximum amount.
    
  • If you had already invested enough Caphras Stones to reach level 20 in the new system, you can find the extra Caphras Stones in your in-game mail. They are sent out during this, March 27 maintenance.

• Fixed a typo in the description for the button for using the Elion's Tear item, which is displayed when you die.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Fairy voice would not play.
  
  
• Added a sound effect which plays when Devour is successful.
  
  
• Added a popup window which describes the Devour feature.
  
  
• The tooltip for the Fat Catfishman Summon Scroll item (which can be obtained through the [Boss] The Mastermind of the Catfishmen quest), will no longer have the description which mentions interacting with the Dark Portal. Instead, it will now mention that you can use the item by moving to a certain location.
  
  • Also, the item's expiration period has been removed.

• Fixed the issue where certain contents (shoes and gloves) of the [Musa] Blue Tiger Classic Set would not be displayed in the description which appears after you open the item.
  
  
• The Dark Spirit's Greed will no longer be exchanged when pressing the R button at Odelphin NPC in Drieghan.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the number of Hwachas and Flame Towers you can build for the [Conquest] Sturdy Octagonal Fort would not match the descriptions.
  
  
• The following item name has been changed.
  
  • Before: The Forgotten Secret Garden of Cron
    
  • Now: Scroll of Cron Remembrance

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

• Removed the warning display for the Ahib Griffon boss monster which appears from the Dark Rift.
  
  
• The Ancient Puturum boss monster from the Dark Rift will display a warning message before it deals a powerful attack.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where you were able to obtain the Harpy Plume trade item when defeating Harpy at Karanda Ridge.
  
  
• Increased the normal attack range for Dastard Bheg.
  
  
• Certain monsters at Imp Cave will no longer initiate attacks. This is to allow you to engage in a conversation with Small Nose more easily.
  
  
• The Gray Boss Wolf has been added in front of the Ancient Stone Chamber, and it has been placed at an area which allows the scene to look more natural.
  
  
• The camera movement and attack range for boss monster Giath (which you encounter during a quest) have been improved to match the movements more naturally.
  
  
• In order to provide better combat experience, boss monsters you encounter in quests will now continue to be summoned for 5 minutes when in non-combat mode.

• The completion goals for Rulupee's Travel Log have been adjusted.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where the Frightening Witch Summon Scroll, a quest reward from the quest Tears of the Wind, was not working properly.
  
  • If you possess the Frightening Witch Summon Scroll but have not accepted the main quest [Boss] The Witch of Horrors, you can accept the quest [The Ritual Entity] from NPC Ribley to use the summon scroll.

• The quest acceptance condition for the quest Dying Abun has been changed.
  
  • Even if you have completed the quest Mediah Merchants Union Chairman, you will no longer be able to accept the quest Dying Abun.

• Removed the unnecessary warning descriptions from the quest summary for [Co-op] Story on Cron Castle.
  
  
• The quest locations for Troublemaker of the Mountain and Rare Gray Fur will now be displayed properly.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where characters who were going through the beginning stages of the renewed main quests could not accept the following sub quests.
  
  • Claus Can't Contain!
    
  • I Care About You
    
  • [Returning] Do you want to go to Velia?

• The number of Weasels, Foxes, and Wolves has increased for the areas relevant to the following sub quests.
  
  • Self-Sufficiency at Western Camp #1
    
  • Self-Sufficiency at Western Camp #2
    
  • Self-Sufficiency at Western Camp #3

• The Value Pack (1 Day) item for completing [Special Gift] Travelling Light I quest has been replaced during maintenance to you to complete the quest. Please check your in-game mailbox (B) if you had a Value Pack (1 Day) item which did not function properly to proceed and complete [Special Gift] Travelling Light I.

• Fixed the issue where the mount skill name and description would overlap or bleed out of the Mount Information window.
  
  
• Certain equipment icons have been fixed so that they look more natural in the UI.
  
  
• The sizes for the following Inventory UI have been adjusted:
  
  • Item icons & grade borders
    
  • Trade item expiration display
    
  • Time limit icons
    
  • Cooldown icons

• The Part for Explorer's Compass has been added to the list of items dropped in the Hystria Ruins region.
  
  
• Revised the description about the maximum enhancement value for PEN gear Caphras enhancements.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where a notification message for obtaining better gear would appear when obtaining Life Skill related accessories.
  
  
• Added a feature where the Black Spirit make a relevant comment when you accept the early main quests.
  
  
• Made an improvement so that effect (visual and sound) would appear when extracting Garmoth's Heart.
  
  
• You can now view the "Easy, Medium, and Hard" information for the Tier 1 Nodes from the Participation Region window which is displayed when building a Node War Fort.
  
  
• Revised the message which is displayed on the Dark Rift UI when the Dark Rift has not yet appeared.
  
  
• Fixed the issue where extraction would not properly work for the Caphras Stone extraction when using the Inventory's Auto Arrange feature after putting an equipment onto the Extraction window.

• Fixed the issue where certain effects would look unnatural when running the game below the "Low" graphic settings.
  
  
• We apologize for the NA weekend EXP boost not working during 3/22 - 3/25 as announced on our forum post. Weekend EXP boost for NA will work normally from this weekend.
  
  • As compensation, we have distributed the following items via in-game mailbox (B) for NA adventurers. Once again we apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
    
    • Extra Combat EXP Scroll x15
      
    • Extra Skill EXP Scroll x15
      
      • Please make sure to claim this within 1 week (until 4/3 23:59 UTC).

• We are aware of the issue where [Archer] Canape Crossbow cannot be dyed. This is expected to be fixed next week.
  
  
• We are aware of an issue where graphical anomalies (such as abnormal objects) may appear in certain areas.

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