With the crisp autumn wind comes the latest updates on Black Desert!
We've prepared a developer commentary to give you the latest updates, from Dosa Awakening to the behind the scenes of Sovereign Weapons! * A Q&A GM Note on Karazad accessories will be revealed at a later date.
[color=#FFDEAD]Awakening Dosa, the Master of Elemental Generation![/color]
[color=#FFDAB9]"The long journey's end... how lonely it is."[/color]
His wandering now concluded, Dosa takes up the enlightened blade and elemental orbs!
[color=#FFDEAD]Challenges with Advice of Valks (+100, 120, 150)[/color] to help you with future adventures will be introduced with the Dosa Awakening update on Oct 8, 2024 (Tue).
The Land of the Morning Light – Seoul arrived with the Sep 12, 2024 (Thu) update! Shall we take a look at the final checklist of things you will need before departure? 📚
[color=#AACC88]① Complete [Imoogi] Clues of the Truth[/color]
[Imoogi] Clues of the Truth is the final quest of Land of the Morning Light part 1. Go to Quests (O) → Main, and complete all [LoML] quests!
Complete [Imoogi] Clues of the Truth and obtain Ten Symbols of Longevity Screen furniture!
[color=#88AACC]②[/color] Proceed with the pre-quest [color=#88AACC][Seoul] A Friendly Face[/color]
The pre-quest is available after maintenance on Sep 5, 2024 (Thu)! It can be accepted after completing [Imoogi] Clues of the Truth from Black Spirit (/) → Main Quest (Q). [color=#FF8C00](* Available for characters Lv. 56 or higher!)[/color]
[color=#F08080]③ [NEW!] Get ready faster thanks to the following events, just for a certain period:[/color]
Sep 12, 2024 (Thu) after maintenance - Oct 31, 2024 (Thu) before maintenance
[color=#F08080]Guaranteed Enhancement/Upgrade Materials from World Bosses![/color]
[color=#FFDAB9]Reduced the required materials from TET (IV) to PEN (V) for the Old Moon Guild's Support accessory with the Sept 12 maintenance.[/color] Defeat the 5 world bosses during the event period (Kzarka, Karanda, Nouver, Kutum, Offin) to get [color=#FFDAB9][Event] Recovered Old Moon Box[/color]!
[color=#8888CC]④[/color] Don't miss out on our [color=#8888CC]GM Events in the Land of the Morning Light - Seoul![/color]
Join us in this new Adventure in Seoul! The GMs have been hosting different type of Events, here's some pictures we took together: Join our Discord to stay tuned! Official Discord
[color=#88AACC]Q&A for New Adventurers![/color]
◈ I’m in another region, but I want to visit the Land of the Morning Light.
The Land of the Morning Light is located on a distant continent across the sea!
You can reach the Land of the Morning Light by sailing a ship,
or by paying silver and moving through the Abyssal Wells.
[color=#d9f4ff]* For novice adventurers who are not yet prepared for sailing, we recommend using Abyssal Wells. :D[/color]
The Abyssal Well is activated upon completing Quests (O) - Main - [Abyss One] The Magnus,
quest, which allows free movement not only to the Land of the Morning Light but also to other territories once complete!
Make sure to activate the Magnus Abyssal Wells in advance before departing to Seoul!
◈ I want to change the main quest I’m doing to Land of the Morning Light.
As long as you meet the conditions,
you can accept the main quests!
Want to change your current main quest region to the Land of the Morning Light?
[color=#d9f4ff]First check to see if you meet the requirements below![/color]
1. Character Lv. 56 or higher
2. Completed the quest [The Magnus] Chest from the Abyss (Quests (O) - Main - [Abyss One] The Magnus final section.)
3. Complete the quest What Are You Doing Here? or ensure it is not in progress
If you meet all the above conditions, you can proceed with the main quest [LoML] Shadows Cast
over Taebaek from the Quests (O) - Main tab.
After Donghae Province, The Land of the Morning Light Seoul, awaits! What story shall we explore next?
[color=#AFEEEE]Discover the beauty of Gyeongbokgung Palace in the Land of the Morning Light - Seoul![/color]
A collaboration between [color=#AFEEEE]Black Desert[/color] and the [color=#AFEEEE]Korea Heritage Service[/color]!
[color=#b3d5f4]Land of the Morning Light - Seoul[/color] has come to adventurers! Experience the stunning [color=#b3d5f4]Gyeongbokgung Palace[/color] in Black Desert, brought to you in partnership with the [color=#b3d5f4]Korea Heritage Service[/color].
[color=#b3d5f4]Gwanghwamun Gate[/color]
As the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace the name "Gwanghwa" means "light that spreads far and wide”.
Check out Gwanghwamun Gate in Land of the Morning Light - Seoul
Photo: Korea Heritage Service
[color=#b3d5f4]Geunjeongjeon Hall[/color]
The hall was used for significant state events such as the king's coronation courtiers' ceremonies, receptions for foreign envoys, and palace banquets.
Check out Geunjeongjeon Hall in Land of the Morning Light - Seoul
Photo: Korea Heritage Service
[color=#b3d5f4]Gyeonghoeru Pavilion[/color]
A grand venue where the king hosted large banquets with courtiers or entertained foreign envoys.
Check out Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in Land of the Morning Light - Seoul
Photo: Korea Heritage Service
View of Gyeonghoeru from Hyeollokdang
[color=#FFF8DC]Land of the Morning Light - Seoul Learn More![/color]
Discover the beauty of Korea in Black Desert! Want to know more about the Land of the Morning Light - Seoul? Check out the image below!
Learn More: Land of the Morning Light - Seoul
[color=#ffc6c3]Inside Gyeongbokgung Palace[/color] in Seoul
[color=#44b8ff]Land of the Morning Light - Seoul[/color]
[color=#ffc6c3]Chimneys of Amisan Garden[/color] at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
[color=#44b8ff]Morning Light: Chimneys of Amisan Garden[/color] at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
(Amisan Chimneys: Treasure No. 811, connected to the heating system of Gyotaejeon Hall)
[color=#ffc6c3]Water Basins[/color] of Geunjeongjeon Hall at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
[color=#44b8ff]Water Basins[/color] of Gyeongbokgung Palace, [color=#44b8ff]Morning Light - Seoul[/color]
(Water Basins: Wide vessels used to prevent fires)
[color=#ffc6c3]Cheonjedan Altars on Taebaeksan Mountain, Gangwon Province[/color]
[color=#44b8ff]Sky Altar of Morning Light - Seoul[/color]
(Sky Altar: here, a ritual is held annually on National Foundation Day, Oct 3. National Folk Cultural Heritage)
[color=#ffc6c3]Gangwon-do Yeongwol County's Dong River[/color]
[color=#44b8ff]Dongmakgol in Morning Light - Seoul[/color]
(Dong River: Officially named Joyang River, it flows for about 65 km and is home to several natural monuments, including Baengnyong Cave.)
[color=#ffc6c3]Busan Metropolitan City's Nam-gu Oryukdo[/color]
[color=#44b8ff]Bukpo in Morning Light - Seoul[/color]
(Oryukdo: A scenic spot in South Korea, named for its peaks that appear as five or six depending on the viewing direction.)
[color=#ffc6c3]Jeollanam-do Gurye County's Hwaeomsa Temple[/color]
[color=#44b8ff]Hwasun Valley in Morning Light - Seoul[/color]
(Hwaeomsa Temple: A cultural heritage site, believed to have been founded by a monk during the Three Kingdoms period.)
[color=#ffc6c3]Nagan Fortress in Suncheon, Jeollanam-do[/color]
[color=#44b8ff]Unjongga Street in Morning Light - Seoul[/color]
(Unjongga Street in Morning Light - Seoul)
[color=#ffc6c3]Silver Apricot Tree in Yonggye-ri, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do[/color]
[color=#44b8ff]Yuunru Silver Apricot Tree in Morning Light - Seoul[/color]
(Yonggye-ri Silver Apricot Tree: Natural Monument. Estimated to be approximately 700 years old,
it has the largest girth at chest height in Korea (girth 14.5m, height 37m))
[color=#ffc6c3]Hallasan in Jeju Special Self-Governing Province[/color]
[color=#44b8ff]Mount Ahshi in Morning Light - Seoul[/color]
(Hallasan: Named for its height, said to be able to pull the Milky Way, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site and the highest mountain in Korea)
This Note was created in collaboration with the Korea Heritage Service and the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center: Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Bosses from Morning Light’s Tales Return as World Bosses!
Now when you defeat bosses in Donghae and Hwanghae Provinces of Morning Light, you can obtain materials for crafting the Primordial grade Sovereign weapon along with new accessories.
[color=#FA8072]The lament of Bulgasal echoes throughout.[/color]
Boss Bulgasal
[color=#90EE90]Uturi’s cries echo through the Martial God Tournament arena.[/color]
Boss Uturi
[color=#FFDEAD]Sangoon’s roar causes the people to tremble in fear.[/color]
Boss Sangoon
[color=#F4A460]The Golden Pig King roams aimlessly, consumed by fury.[/color]
Boss Golden Pig King
⇩
[color=#66CDAA]Major Loot[/color]
Flame of the Primordial * Sovereign crafting material
Primordial Crystal * Sovereign enhancement material
5-person Party Co-op Bosses [color=#FFEFD5]Black Shrine – Hwanghae (Party)[/color]
Challenge the bosses of the Land of the Morning Light through party content. Subjugate bosses with your guild members and collect loot for the entire guild.
Character's personal gear stats are 100% applied. Challenge the Black Shrine - Hwanghae (Party) with your team.
[color=#FFDAB9]Co-op Bosses[/color]
Jigwi
Blue-clad Youth
The unquenchable Jigwi's fire consumes all in its path.
Tackle trials that test your party's coordination and trust.
Bulgasal
Uturi
Devastating, fatal attacks will dominate this battlefield.
Command armies and strike the weak with a swift, precise slingshot.
[color=#FFDAB9]Major Loot[/color]
Flame of the Primordial * Sovereign crafting material
Limited-Time Season++ Packed with Progress Benefits
* Full event details will be revealed after the Sept 12, 2024 maintenance.
Accelerate Your Progress with These Changes!
[color=#8FBC8F]【1】[/color]
[color=#FAEBD7][Simplified Main Quests Expanded!][/color]
You can proceed with the simplified main quests with non-seasonal characters. [expand type=details expanded=false]What is a Simplified Quest? It allows you to complete main quests simply by leveling up, perfect for adventurers eager for swift, combat-focused progression.
Requirements for Simplified Quest Progression 1. Complete [Balenos] Dark Clouds Over Velia and [Pet] Bareed's Junaid - Not possible if [Balenos] The Alchemist and His Daughter! quest is in progress or completed 2. Complete [Balenos] Farewell, Grusha and [Pet] Bareed's Junaid - Not possible if The Jovial Dwarf! quest is in progress or completed 3. Complete The Sage of Velia and [Pet] Bareed's Junaid - Not possible if The Mouth and Hand of the Alchemist quest is in progress or completed
How to Start a Simplified Quest During the Balenos Main Quest, talk to NPC Alustin in Velia to select the simplified quest path. If you skip it, don't worry—you'll get another chance to choose a quest path once all Balenos quests are completed.[/expand]
[color=#8FBC8F]【2】[/color]
[color=#FAEBD7][Get PEN Accessories Even Quicker!][/color]
The materials needed for the PEN (V) Accessory Guaranteed Enhancement through "Old Moon Guild's Support" have been reduced. Learn More
[color=#8FBC8F]【3】[/color]
[color=#FAEBD7][Craft an Everlasting Potion!][/color]
Embark on six weekly quests at once to gather the essential ingredients for creating Ornette's or Odore's Spirit Essence.
Click on the banner to head straight to the notice to learn more details ↓
TV Animation Berserk X Black Desert Collaboration Begins!
Skull Knight and Nosferatu Zodd come to Black Desert!
What is "Berserk"?
Starting its serialization in 1989 in "Monthly Animal House" (Hakusensha) and later moving to "Young Animal", "Berserk" is a dark fantasy that has left a powerful shock and touched the hearts and lives of readers worldwide with its profound story, captivating characters, overwhelming and meticulous artwork, and unparalleled creativity. It has been translated into a total of 20 languages. Set in a world where swords, magic, and monsters exist, it depicts the fierce life of the protagonist, Guts. The series has recorded a total of 60 million copies (paper + digital) sold worldwide. Starting with a TV animation from 1997 to 1998, it was adapted into a trilogy of theatrical animations from 2012 to 2013, and a second TV animation from 2016 to 2017. The theatrical animation depicting the "Golden Age" was re-aired as a TV series in 2022 as a Memorial Edition, marking 10 years since its release.
In celebration of the collaboration, [color=#FF0000]Skull Knight[/color] and [color=#FF0000]Zodd[/color] from Berserk have appeared!
* Please note that you cannot summon the event monster in a party or platoon during the event quest. - Sept 5, 2024 (Thu) after maintenance - Sept 19, 2024 (Thu) before maintenance
Meet the characters from Berserk in the [color=#DAA520]collaboration limited event questline![/color]
✔ [color=#FA8072]Use the [Event] Adventurer's Letter received from Challenge (Y) to be guided to the event quest NPC![/color]
* Please note that you will not be able to progress the quest if you discard [Event] Adventurer's Letter or forfeit the quest after accepting it.
✔ Accept the [color=#FA8072][Event] Mysterious Skull Knight[/color] quest from the Adventurer NPC and progress the [color=#DAA520]collaboration limited questline![/color]
✔ [color=#FA8072]You will get to meet Skull Knight and Nosferatu Zodd during the questline![/color]
* While participating in the event quest, you cannot summon monsters if you are in a party or platoon. Please leave the party or platoon, forfeit the quest, and then reaccept it.
✔ [color=#FA8072]Defeat World Boss Nosferatu Zodd every day[/color]
and get special rewards from the collaboration limited questline!
Berserk characters you get to meet during the collaboration limited questline!
<Collab-Limited NPC>
<Collab-Limited NPC> Nosferatu Zodd
[color=#FF0000]Event Rewards[/color]
Get the rewards below by completing the collaboration limited questline!
[Event] Behelit Alchemy Stone
[Title] Everything is Within the Flows of Causality
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