August 30, 2023 (Wed) Update Details
Hello, Adventurers.
Here are the updates made to Black Desert on August 30, 2023.
(Patch size: approx. 1.95 GB)
- Please note that the update for Steam may be larger than the size listed above.
※ Please read below for details.
Event
- Event 1. [Goodbye Summer] 100% Gains with the Goodbye Summer Seal!
- Event Period : Aug 30, 2023 (Wed) after maintenance - Sept 13, 2023 (Wed) before maintenance
- Event 2. Item Collection Rate +100%!
- Event Period : Aug 30, 2023 (Wed) after maintenance - Sept 6, 2023 (Wed) before maintenance
NEW & IMPROVEMENTS
CLASS CHANGES
- Improved so pressing SPACE the moment the skill combos into Energy Counter will combo into Spin Counter.
- Improved so pressing SPACE during the skill will combo into Spin Counter.
- Fixed the issue where using the skill on cooldown didn't consume WP.
- Changed to no longer activate with SPACE during Guard.
- Fixed the issue where the character moved abnormally on hits.
- Fixed the issue where the number of hits applied only to monsters in the skill effects was different from Core: Balance Strike.
- Fixed the issue where Grave Digging hits wouldn't combo smoothly into Flow: Slashing the Dead.
- Fixed the issue where pressing C after using Frenzied Strikes wouldn't switch to your longsword upon learning the Core skill.
- Changed the skill as follows.
- Changed to activate instantly while not on cooldown.
- Changed to combo with the same timing as other skills into Lava Piercer after comboing from both Prime and standing attack versions of the skill.
- Improved to transition more smoothly into movement after the skill.
- Changed the skill damage as follows.
Before | After |
Attack damage 630/792/1012/1300% x6 Last attack damage 630/792/1012/1300% x5 Damage -65/65/65/75% in PvP only |
Attack damage 712/895/1144/1469% x6 Last attack damage 712/895/1144/1469% x5 Damage -77.8% in PvP only |
- Added Critical Hit Rate +25% for PvE only.
- Changed the skill as follows.
- Changed to no longer decrease targets when used continuously.
- Fixed the issue where WP was abnormally consumed when used continuously.
- Fixed the issue where the description regarding WP recovery on hits wasn't displayed.
- Changed the damage of knee kick attacks as follows.
Before | After |
Knee kick attack damage 512% x3 Knee kick attack's Critical Hit Rate +100% Damage -0% in PvP only |
Knee kick attack damage 1178% x3 Knee kick attack's Critical Hit Rate +100% Damage -56.5% in PvP only |
- Changed the skill as follows.
- Unified the extra attack area to match all versions of the skill when performed with ↓ + LMB.
- Changed the skill to now apply the melee AP increase buff for all attacks.
- Changed the skill damage as follows.
Before | After |
Attack damage 1003/1143/1262/1337% x2, max 2 hits Attack damage -36.8/36.7/36.8/36.7% in PvP only Extra attack damage 1204/1372/1514/1604% x4 Extra attack Critical Hit Rate +100% Extra attack damage -36.8/36.7/36.8/36.7% in PvP only |
Attack damage 1133/1292/1426/1511% x2, max 2 hits Attack damage Critical Hit Rate +100% Attack damage -63% in PvP only Extra attack damage 1469/1674/1847/1957% x4 Extra attack Critical Hit Rate +100% Extra attack damage -48.1% in PvP only |
- I to Absolute, Prime, Ultimate - Changed so damage is no longer dispersed for PvE.
- Remains the same for PvP.
- Removed all effects that dealt a portion of Max WP as extra damage on extra attack hits.
- Changed the number of extra attack damage to match that of the Absolute version.
- Extra attack damage x2 → x3
- Unified the attack areas of levels I to IV to match that of VI.
- Changed the skill as follows.
- Changed from being the Flow skill of Frenzied Destroyer to the Flow skill of Ire of Beast.
- Changed the skill to activate Ire of Beast to a separate effect.
- Changed from a passive skill to a skill activated by commands.
- Increased attacks by 1 for PvE only.
Before | After |
All damage applies Frenzied Destroyer's extra attack damage x3, max 3 hits | All damage applies Frenzied Destroyer's extra attack damage x4, max 3 hits |
- Changed the skill to be performed when pressing ↑(W) + RMB during Prime: Fierce Strike in Beast Form.
- Changed the skill as follows.
- Increased the activation speed.
- Cooldown 15 sec → 12 sec.
- Changed the skill damage as follows.
Before | After |
Attack damage 1489% x10 Critical Hit Rate +50% (PvE only) Critical Hit Rate +20% (PvP only) Damage -55% in PvP only |
Attack damage 1563% x10 Critical Hit Rate +100% (PvE only) Critical Hit Rate +20% (PvP only) Damage -57.1% in PvP only |
- Changed the skill as follows.
- Changed to activate the skill immediately.
- Changed the skill damage as follows.
Before | After |
Attack damage 1562% x7 Damage -49.1% in PvP only |
Attack damage 1874% x7 Damage -57.5% in PvP only |
- Fixed the issue where you couldn't perform the skill continuously when activated instantly.
- Fixed the issue of where you would recover Martial Spirit and WP upon performing the last attack even when using the skill on cooldown.
- Fixed the issue where your attack wouldn't deal damage when using the skill while holding ←/→ (A/D) keys.
- Changed the skill as follows.
- Changed the skill's speed.
- Improved to combo smoothly into Blood Moon Twist and Bleeding Hearts after attacks 2 and 3.
- Changed the skill damage as follows.
Before | After |
Attack 1 damage 1215% x3 Attacks 2 and 3 damage 1215% x4 Damage -68% in PvP only |
Attack 1 damage 1409% x3 Attacks 2 and 3 damage 1409% x4 Critical Hit Rate +40% Damage -60% in PvP only |
- Changed the skill as follows.
- Extended the duration of Super Armor when using the skill.
- Added Attack & Casting Speed reduction on hits.
- Changed the skill damage as follows.
Before | After |
Attack damage 914/1110/1307/1503% x6, max 2 hits Damage -62% in PvP only |
Attack damage 1024/1243/1464/1683% x6, max 2 hits Critical Hit Rate +10/20/30/50% Damage -55% in PvP only |
- Transferred the skill's Attack & Casting Speed reduction on hits debuff to Taunting Death.
- Changed the skill as follows.
- Changed the Knockdown on hit debuff to PvE only.
- Changed to now apply the Super Armor effect during the skill.
Before | After |
Attack damage 1612% x10 Damage -60.2% in PvP only |
Attack damage 2015% x10 Damage -62% in PvP only |
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- Skill damage of the Black Spirit variation has been adjusted accordingly.
- Changed to now activate instantly without any preparation move.
Preview | Skill Description |
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- Changed the skill as follows.
- Improved to combo smoothly from Bridled Despair and Bleeding Hearts.
- Damage -70% → -55% in PvP only
- Improved to combo smoothly from other skills.
- Changed so pressing F and F + RMB combos into Flow: Mangler and Black Spirit: Flow: Mangler, respectively.
- Changed the All Evasion Rate reduction on hits as follows.
- All Evasion Rate -6% → -9%
- Changed the skill damage as follows.
Before | After |
Attack 1 damage 885/1187/1418% x2 Attack 2 damage 885/1187/1418% x6 Critical Hit Rate +100% for attack 2 hits Damage -59.4/62.4/51.3% in PvP only |
Attack 1 damage 974/1365/1815% x2 Attack 2 damage 974/1365/1815% x6 Critical Hit Rate +100% Damage -54% in PvP only |
- Changed the damage reduced in PvP.
- Damage -61% → -57% in PvP only
- Changed the buff.
- Forward Guard during the skill → Super Armor during the skill
- Added the phrase "Use after Blood Moon Twist to perform stab attacks" in the description.
- Fixed the issue where performing Riding Waves laterally above water wouldn't combo into Mareca Swing, causing the Corsair to fall in the water.
CONTENTS
Sea Palace
- Peace has come to the Sea Palace, deep in the ocean.
- We've protected the palace! Hooray!: The Baby Vell, which used to attack the soldiers guarding the Sea Palace, no longer comes to the palace.
- I win, myop! I win, turt!: The race between Miss Myo and Mister Turt which used to take place every hour, has ended.
- I, Goyoung, escaped real quick!: The Rabbit Liver Scramble, which used to take place during a set period of time, has now come to an end.
- The satisfied characters in the Sea Palace: The characters at the Sea Palace who needed plank/leather/feather/ingot every week no longer demand these items.
- The stories of the Sea Palace characters continue.
- Quiet down, Corvina is going away, queek!: Obtain Shim Cheong's Miraculous Fish Tank from Dorio, who is fishing for Corvina in the ocean.
- It's me, Gapdol. What say you take a tour with me?: Receive guidance from Sorong with Gapdol.
- [Shim Cheong] Lost Daughter: Meet Shim the Blind, looking for his daughter at the Ooldool Strait cliff.
- [Dragon King and Daughter] Save the Sea Palace: Ask Durong where the Dragon King's mischievous daughter has gone.
- [Goyoung's Ploy] Sobbing Goyoung: Check the story of Goyoung, Miss Myo's apprentice. She went to rescue her master, who was in danger of having her liver stolen.
- [Running Once More] Reunion of Two Friends: Listen to Shellfolk Yangban, to hear why Miss Myo and Mister Turt started an unstoppable running race.
- Dorio, who was fishing in the Sea Palace, became close to the adventurers sharing stories and began to enjoy fishing together.
- He started giving Iridescent Shellfish to them.
- The quest requirement to obtain Iridescent Shellfish for Shim Cheong’s Miraculous Fish Tank now includes catching green grade fish x3.
- So the dialogues of the quest have been changed.
- Unexpected Encounter
- To Fill One’s Belly
- Otter Fishing Secrets
- Suspicious Secret
- So the dialogues of the quest have been changed.
- Added Shim Cheong's Miraculous Fish Tank information to the Black Spirit guide (/).
- The above guide is displayed to only Fishing Master 1 and higher, who haven't completed the Recall the Memories quest.
- Added Shim Cheong's Miraculous Fish Tank to Quests (O) - Suggested.
- [Life] Shim Cheong's Miraculous Fish Tank with the power of the Netherworld keeps the fish fresher!
- He began giving shellfish to skilled adventurers in fishing so that they can safely handle Shim Cheong's Miraculous Fish Tank, which contains a special power.
- During the Recall the Memories quest to obtain Shim Cheong's Miraculous Fish Tank, you need to be Fishing Master 1 or higher to receive Iridescent Shellfish.
- Changed dialogues of the Recall the Memories quest, as the Fishing level condition was added.
- The waves on the Velia Coastal Cliff have calmed down, causing the whirlpool leading to the Sea Palace to disappear.
- Changed Mystical Map so that it can no longer be used to travel to Velia, since the whirlpool leading to the Sea Palace disappeared.
- Changed so you can revive at the previous location when reviving in a closest Safe Zone, in Margoria affected by the Sea Palace's weakened influence.
- The [Event] Dragon King’s Hyangon Wine, which never ran out, began to be depleted as the influence of the Sea Palace weakened.
- Fixed the issue where the [Event] Dragon King's Hyangon Wine was not consumed, as the Sea Palace event has ended.
- Changed the event banner in the End Game UI and Challenge (Y) to the Arena of Solare banner.
- Changed the description of the Sea Palace on the world map (M).
- Added an Old Moon Furniture Workshop where you can craft the furniture from the Pearl Shop (F3) using materials obtainable in the game.
- An Old Moon Furniture Workshop was added to Velia 3-1.
- The Old Moon Furniture Workshop can be used by purchasing a house in town with Contribution Points.
Available Old Moon Furniture Workshops |
Grána 2 Eilton 1 Calpheon Workshop District 1-3 Valencia City 16-1 Keplan 2-1, 2F Keplan 1-1 Port Epheria 2-1, Rm. 2 Heidel 1-1 Iliya Island 1-1 Dalbeol Village 1 Velia 3-1 Arehaza 1-1 |
- You can craft the following goods at the Old Moon Furniture Workshop of Velia 3-1.
Level 1 | |||
Goblin-Style Bedside Table | |||
Level 2 | |||
Goblin-Style Drawers Goblin-Style Dining Table Goblin-Style Table Goblin-Style Chair Flagstone Floor Decoration Pale Green Bud Wall |
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Level 3
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Goblin-Style Wardrobe Goblin-Style Sofa Goblin-Style Bookshelf Goblin-Style Bed |
■ Old Moon Furniture Workshop? / Pictures of the Old Moon Furniture Workshop furniture
- Improved so you can now enter the Pit of the Undying from Asparkan Fort, Ulukita.
- Changed the contents of the Old Moon Logs - Pavino Greko's Collection Volume 2 Chapter 1.
- It appears someone has tampered with Pyresh's formula in the belltower of the Holy College in Calpheon.
- A new riddle has been engraved in its place.
- It appears someone has tampered with Pyresh's formula in the belltower of the Holy College in Calpheon.
- Due to the start of the Thailand/SEA Crossplay, Arena of Solare will end early.
Before | After |
Sept 13, before maintenance | Sept 6, before maintenance |
Dark Rift Event
- The Dark Rift event will begin after the Sept 6, 2023 (Wed) maintenance.
ITEM
- Improved so that the number of free slots needed in the inventory to be displayed when using a bundle item.
- Improved the issue where an item stacked in one slot were all consumed when combined, so that only one is consumed at a time.
- Unified the Value Pack (30 Days) into one single item.
- Pre-orders for older variations have been cancelled and Silver has been refunded into your Central Market warehouse.
- If you had any older variations, the new and unified Value Pack (30 Days) has been sent as replacements to your storage in Heidel.
Mass Open Box-type Items
- Improved box/chest-type items so you can open multiple at once.
- Items that require you to select different bundles or have the roulette animation are excluded from this feature.
- Box/chest-type items with items that expire upon obtaining or have expiration dates themselves are also excluded.
- Extended the expiration date for J's Hammer of Loyalty.
Item Removal Date
J's Hammer of LoyaltyMaintenance before 2023 Calpheon Ball
- To prevent further creation of identical names, the following coupons will temporarily be unavailable for purchase Aug 30, 2023 (Wed) after maintenance to Sept 6, 2023 after maintenance:
- Family Name Change Coupon, Character Name Change Coupon, Character Name Transfer Coupon , Guild Name Change Coupon, [Event] Character Name Change Coupon (7 Days)
MONSTER
Garmoth, the Crimson Dragon
- Unable to feed on the souls of the Kagtum hoards, the Crimson Dragon Garmoth's wings have grown heavy.
- The mechanic of staying in the air to absorb souls for a powerful attack has been removed, as the world boss Garmoth will no longer summon the Kagtums to her aid.
- Changed the Essence of Ulukita buff icon that can be obtained from Ulukita monster zones.
- Essence of Ulukita:
- [Dehkia's Lantern] Changed the respawn time of the Eye of Despair in the Thornwood Forest monster zone to 1 min.
- [Dehkia's Lantern] Increased the detection range of monsters in the Thornwood Forest monster zone.
- [Dehkia's Lantern] Fixed the issue where monsters in the Thornwood Forest monster zone occasionally appeared inside objects when they appeared.
- [Dehkia's Lantern] Fixed the issue where Turo Scouts and Turo Stationary Soldiers were not appearing correctly in Tunkuta monster zone.
- Fixed the issues of defeating monsters being difficult in the Tunkuta region by resolving the aforementioned problems.
- Changed so that defeating Kvariak Rare Monster appearing in Tshira Ruins, will guarantee obtaining Katzvariak’s Venom.
- Expanded the range of Tshira Ruins in Marni's Realm - Private Monster Zone.
- Improved to allow smoother encounters and battles with Kvariak in Marni’s Realm accordingly.
[Dehkia's Lantern] Olun's Valley
- Improved so the Olun Golem's Left Arm now detects impact collision when hit by charging skills.
Olun's Valley
- Fixed the issue where you couldn't hit the Olun Golem's Left Arm.
Tungrad Ruins
- Changed the message displayed when Putarek of Tungrad Ruins disappears due to long distance.
- The message displayed for when Putarek of Tungrad Ruins disappears was doubled in trigger distance.
- Putarek will now disappear due to distance only when it summons Tungrad monsters at least once.
- Changed so that when a Tungrad Visionary is defeated in Tungrad Ruins, nearby monsters will no longer recover health even if they are out of combat.
- Fixed the issue where two Tungrad Visionary monsters were spawned in some areas.
City of the Dead
- Removed some monsters near certain NPCs in the City of the Dead monster zone.
QUEST & KNOWLEDGE
Muiquun Knowledge
- After completing the Oberin's Tragedy questline, which can be started with General Goods Vendor Ashim in Ibellab Oasis with a character of Lv. 55 or higher,
you can obtain the knowledge Valencia Journal - Muiquun Venture Log- Revenge Begins from Marzana.
- A suspicious adventurer has appeared at the inn run by Roroju, the cook of Arehaza.
- Rumors suggest that he fled from Muiquun.
- Through the questline of the suspicious adventurer, you can obtain all the knowledge in the "Villains of Valencia" and "Muiquun Venture Log" categories (excluding "Revenge Begins").
- You need to acquire 2 categories of knowledge to proceed this questline. And you can find out the location of the relevant knowledge by talking to the suspicious adventurer.
- Acquiring each category of knowledge requires 30 Energy, but Hashashin who has completed the Awakening request can obtain it without consuming energy.
- Added the method for obtaining the knowledge through the above ways when hovering over the knowledge that you have not acquired in the following two categories in the knowledge (H).
- Categories: Muiquun Venture Log, Villains of Valencia
- Changed so you can now talk with node managers to learn the respective node knowledge in Ulukita.
- If you've discovered a node, but have yet to learn its knowledge, speak with the relevant node manager to learn it.
Node Knowledge | Node Manager |
Asparkan Fort | Vesalla |
Atessahra | Barkala |
Sezec Mercenary Camp | Burhan |
City of the Dead | Ab Aziz |
Tungrad Ruins | Ezrin |
Neruda Plain | Ruonon |
Tremorin Hill | Al Kameem |
Kermelun Wilds | Krizalun |
- Changed the quest giving NPC for [Season] Fughar's Faded Memories, which requires "Fughar's Precious Necklace" in your possession.
- Quest giver: The Black Spirit (/) → Fughar
NPC, BACKGROUND, SOUND
- Improved the smoke effect of the Monsterbane Cannon used during the Eye of the Great Ocean, Khan battle to allow for better visuals after firing.
- Changed the followings of the Mystical Map of the Sea Palace to prevent adventurers who have not yet embarked on adventures to the Land of the Morning Light or the Black Desert continent from moving to other continents.
- Depending on whether the adventurers have the knowledge Abyssal Veins: the Land of the Morning Light, they can move to Velia or Moodle Village/Dalbeol Village.
- With the knowledge Abyssal Veins: the Land of the Morning Light, Velia is inaccessible and Moodle Village/Dalbeol Village are accessible.
- Without the knowledge Abyssal Veins: the Land of the Morning Light, Velia is accessible and Moodle Village/Dalbeol Village are inaccessible.
- Depending on whether the adventurers have the knowledge Abyssal Veins: the Land of the Morning Light, they can move to Velia or Moodle Village/Dalbeol Village.
UI
- You can now move the buying/selling window in the Central Market.
- You can move the window by dragging the title bar with your mouse cursor.
- The quantity input UI will now be displayed when clicking on the “quantity” text when purchasing items in the Pearl Shop (F3).
- Fixed the size of the integrated health gauge UI in the UI editing screen to match the actual size.
- Instructions will now reflect any changes made to the hotkeys when going through the Pet tutorial.
SYSTEM
- Changed the login and loading background images.
WEB
- Improved so you can still play the game on an unregistered PC via OTP verification even if you've registered all possible PCs to your account.
- Improved the titles displayed in Announcements - Events to auto line-break into 2 lines.
TRANSLATION
- Changed and unified the following terms in English:
- Wool Decorated Furniture Set → Fleece Furniture Set
- Changed and unified the following terms in Indonesian:
- [Harian] Pemburu Golem yang lemah → [Harian] Pemburu Golem yang Ganas
- Sack of Fine Sand → Karung Pasir Halus
- Big Beryl → Batu Beryl Besar
- Dried Herb Leaf → Daun Herba Kering
CHANGES & FIXES
- Fixed the Yolunakea weekly quest in Quests (O) to reflect actual accept conditions.
- Fixed the issue where new Adventurers were entering a regular server instead of a new adventurer exclusive server upon their first login.
- Disabled item use during Rabbit Liver Scramble.
- Fixed the unnatural path guidance in Arehaza.
- Fixed the issue where flames were not summoned around the player upon successful Dark Sprint hit with Dream Doom.
- Fixed the issue where wearing the Rovini/Envi Bikini with [Sorceress] Orzeca's Rose/Fallen Garzar Armor would make portions of the outfit appear awkward.
- Fixed the issue where wearing the [Wizard] Glorious Shudad Godr Sphera wouldn't display its special effects.
- Fixed the issue where wearing the [Drakania] Checkmate Armor made portions of the outfit appear awkward.
- Fixed the issue where wearing the [Woosa] Prowling Tiger Armor would make your neck appear awkward while idle.
- Fixed the issue where you would fall through bridge while moving to Kamasylvia Castle for certain resolutions.
- Fixed the issue where you couldn't move items from Clorince's Travel Bag/Liana's Tool Bag when a system notification displayed after attempting to move any items out of the bags.
- Fixed the issue where you couldn't open the Newbie Inventory while checking the Sticker UI function for the Inventory (I).
- Fixed the issue where the following items engraved with a Creator's name wouldn't be displayed when stored in the Family Inventory:
- Ancient Ornette's Spirit Essence, Ornette's Spirit Essence
- Ancient Odore's Spirit Essence, Odore's Spirit Essence
- Fixed the issue where you couldn't obtain all items from a seed bundle-type item (boxes, chests included) when having attempted to open a bunch of them at the same time.
- Temporary restrictions to "mass open" such bundles have now been lifted, and all lost items will be returned soon.
- Fixed nodes to no longer display the button to invest Energy if the node has reached the max investable level.
- Fixed the issue where you could climb to higher ground in certain areas of the Olun's Valley arena in Arena of Solare.
- Fixed the issue where Corsair appeared abnormal if a cutscene started to play while she was performing Mareca skills.
- Fixed the issue with the progression of the "[Weekly] Gotta Frame It, Garmoth" quests if you had no inventory space.
- Fixed the issue where using Krogdalo's Sanctuary while using auto-navigation would cancel the navigation.
- Fixed the issue where the actual amount displayed in the Horse/Breeding Market UI was incorrect for registered horses (Tiers 1-8, Dream) if they had been stabled in Krogdalo's Sanctuary prior.
- Fixed the issue where the game would crash under certain circumstances.
- Fixed the issue where Boulder, Rock, and Indomitable Golems were only dropping 1 item or piece of junk loot in [Dehkia] Olun's Valley.
- For adventurers who defeated monsters there after the Aug 23 (Wed) maintenance when this issue occurred, the loot which originally should've been looted were sent to their storage in O'draxxia.
Thank you.