[GM Notes] The Essential Path to Growth – Enroll at Olvia Academy!

The Essential Path to Growth – Enroll at Olvia Academy!

GM Notes Feb 26, 2026, 09:00 (UTC)

Practical Training for Black Desert

Class 1 – Now Accepting!

Looking for a fast, reliable way to grow stronger post-Season?

Wondering how to better your gear to enter higher-tier monster zones?

Curious about Life Skills and content beyond combat?

Enroll Now?

Olvia Academy Class 1 Term

Feb 26, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Apr 30, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

※ Starting Apr 23, 2026 (Thu) at 07:00 UTC, Olvia Academy enrollment will no longer be available.

The road beyond Season can be fraught with questions. To steer you true, Olvia Academy has

thrown open its doors.

Covering everything from combat basics to various Life Skills!

With fellow Class 1 students, take your first bold step toward greatness.

"Olvium, Frontia!"

Olvia Academy Video Guide

Introduction

Academy Organization Chart

Requirements

Lv. 60+ Character

How to Enroll

① Log in with any Lv. 60+ character from your Family.

② Use the "Go Enroll" (X/□) button on Justin Bartali's Olvia Academy Invitation upon login.

③ Speak with Emma Bartali, Head of Admissions, and accept the quest to proceed.

* You must have “General” Quest type toggled on.

Enrollment Rewards

* Upon enrolling, you will also receive the title: Olvia Academy Class n.

Welcome Gift #1

Academia Outfit Box

Claim your class-appropriate Academia Outfit Set and join the ceremony in style!

Welcome Gift #2

[Academy] Olvia Academy Coin

The coin is a special currency for Academy students. Exchange it for various items via Manage Currency.

Coin Exchangeables

Item Name	Item Name	Item Name
Choose Your Rare Hammer Box	Advice of Valks (+250)	Advice of Valks (+200)
[Academy] Choose Your Adventurer’s Life Starter Box	Obsidian Hammer	Mythical Censer
Atanis’ Element x6 Exchange for Ornette’s/Odore’s Spirit Essence materials	Cup Crafting Box	Desperate Crystal of Origin
Embers of the Primordial x5 "Sovereign Weapon” material [Crafting Method]	Caphras Stone x300	Essence of Dawn x10
Embers of Despair x10 *"Fallen God’s Armor” material [Crafting Method]*	Sharp Black Crystal Shard x50	Black Gem x100
Embers of Frost x10 "Labreska’s Helmet” material [Crafting Method]	Rebellious Spirit Crystal	Mass of Pure Magic x10
Embers of Resonance x10 "Ator’s Shoes” material [Crafting Method]	Old Moon Alchemy Catalyst	Cron Stone
Embers of Hongik x50 "Dahn's Gloves” material [Crafting Method]	Gold Bar 10G x3

Choose Your Rare Hammer Box

[Academy] Choose Your Adventurer’s Life Starter Box

Cup Crafting Box

Special Buffs to Celebrate the Academy
For the duration of Class 1’s term, the following buff effects are applied server-wide.

200%

Combat EXP

100%

Skill EXP

150%

Contribution EXP (based on CP)^*

100%

Life EXP (below Artisan 1)

* 0 - 99 CP: +150%
* 100 - 199 CP: +100%
* 200 - 249 CP: +50%
* Buffs stack with Hot Time bonuses from each server.

Olvia Academy Guide

Q&A

Still finding Combat difficult even after reaching Lv. 60?

Then you're in the right place! Olvia Academy has Professor Cliff, the Steel Lion of Serendia.

He will guide you through the combat basics step-by-step.

What will I learn?

Are there rewards for finishing the course?

You'll learn everything from how to take down powerful monsters to optimizing your build by equipping crystals and artifacts. Perhaps you can make your gear even stronger with these tips!

And once you complete the course, we've prepared plenty of gifts to help you upgrade your gear yourself.

Family Reward - Combat

* The rewards are available once per Family.

Choose Your PEN (V) Blackstar Weapon Box

Darkstar Black Stone

Cron Stone x6,000

Choose Your TET (IV) Blackstar Weapon Box

Obsidian Hammer

Advice of Valks (+250)

Darkstar Black Stone

An item used to perform guaranteed enhancement on Blackstar weapons to PEN (V).

Obsidian Hammer

An item that grants level protection for Blackstar weapons upon a failed PEN (V) enhancement attempt.

Add these rewards to the items you already have, and you'll be able to obtain crafting materials for Sovereign weapons and Slumbering Origin gear, too!

* In addition to the rewards above, you can also obtain various items such as Patrigio's Pocket Watch and Marni's Unstable Fuel.

I want to try Life Skill content... but I don't know where to start!

Don't worry. Olvia Academy is home to Professors who are experts in every Life Skill.

From Gathering, the first step of Life Skill, to AFK Fishing, and Hunting where you can get meat, hide, and blood all at once! We also cover Cooking and Alchemy for crafting something new, Processing that can be done with bare hands, Training to bond with your horse, Farming for steady assets, and even Sailing into the open sea!

As an Olvia Academy Student, you can use the tools in the Cooking and Alchemy Classrooms at any time. Give it a try!

↑Cooking Classroom / Alchemy Classroom↓

Find the Life Skill that suits you best and don't forget to claim your rewards! ♥

Family Reward - Like Skill

* The rewards are available once per Family.

Blue Grade TRI (III) Life Clothes
* x1 per completed Life Skill category

Cron Stone x9,000
* x1,000 per completed Life Skill category

Choose Your Floramos Accessory Box x2

Blue Grade TRI (III) Life Tools
* x1 per completed Life Skill category

Concentrated Magical Black Stone

Concentrated Magical Black Gem

Take this opportunity to master and enjoy Life Skill content through Olvia Academy!

* Rewards vary depending on the categories completed.

I've finished all the courses... Do I have to graduate and leave now?

Not yet! Hold on!

Olvia Academy offers special quests exclusive to students.

While optional, these quests reward you with Olvia Academy Coins, which can be traded for helpful items via Manage Currency.

Since all students receive the same quests, it's much easier if you share info or team up for party play!

Weekly Quests (Reset every Thursday)
[Bulletin Board]	[Monster Zone - Bumblin' Buccaneers]
- Complete 3 random Weekly Quests from [Combat], [Life], or [Visit] categories.	- Accept the Weekly Quest from Professor Cliff.
Completion Rewards
[Academy] Olvia Academy Coin	[Academy] Olvia Academy Coin Abyssal Echo (Giant Monster Summon Scroll)

Abyssal Echo?

A giant monster?!

Can I beat it solo?

The Abyssal Echo is an item used to summon a boss at the Olvia Academy Colosseum.

Since these bosses are very powerful, we recommend taking it on with your fellow classmates.

Up to 5 members can receive rewards, including

Gold Bar Box,

Advice of Valks (+60 to +100),

Caphras Stone Bundle (x50-100), and

Gold Bar 1,000G. Form a Party and give it a try!

See you at Olvia Academy!

For more details, please see the Feb 26 (Thu) update notice.

QnA

I've graduated from the Season. Do I have to enroll in the Olvia Academy?

No, you don't. However, if you're feeling stuck after the Season or unsure what to do next, Olvia Academy is a great place to experience both combat and Life Skill content, set your next objective, and earn a variety of rewards. We highly Recommend enrolling to earn various rewards that will help you upgrade your gear to a higher level.

Can veteran Adventurers enroll too?

Yes. Existing Adventurers can enroll in Olvia Academy with a character of Lv. 60 or above.

I've never tried Life Skill content. Can I go in with bare hands?

Absolutely! All classes are designed for rookie Adventurers. Professors will guide you step by step, and they'll provide the tools and equipment you need. All you need to bring is your passion and determination.

I only enjoy combat. Do I have to do Life Skill content?

Life Skill content in the Academy is designed as a hands-on experience and offers plenty of Rewards. If you haven't tried it yet, why not take this opportunity to give it a go?

[Sailing] How do I use the Board and Disembark functions?

You can set up and use "Find Boat" and "Disembark" through Menu - Ring Menu Setting.

[Farming] How do I manage my garden after placing a fence?

Once you have placed a fence, go inside it and press the interaction button (L2+△/LT+Y) to manage your garden.

[Fishing] Can I sell the fish I catch right away while my character is tagged?

Unfortunately, you cannot trade with trade managers while your character is tagged. To sell fish, you will need to remove the tag first, then speak with a merchant!

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View List

Open to select 1 of the following
Primordial Hammer	Ancient Hammer
Enhance TRI (III) or higher Sovereign Main/Awakening/Sub-weapons	Enhance TRI (III) or higher Kharazad Accessories

Open to select 1 of the following (Select 1 item from a box)
Choose Your TRI (III) Manos Life Clothes Box	Choose Your TRI (III) Manos Gathering Tool Box	Choose Your TRI (III) Manos Life Tool Box
TRI (III) Manos Trainer's Clothes TRI (III) Manos Hunter's Clothes TRI (III) Manos Sailor's Clothes TRI (III) Manos Cook's Clothes TRI (III) Manos Alchemist's Clothes TRI (III) Manos Fisher's Clothes TRI (III) Manos Gatherer's Clothes TRI (III) Manos Craftsman's Clothes	TRI (III) Manos Hoe TRI (III) Manos Lumbering Axe TRI (III) Manos Fluid Collector TRI (III) Manos Tanning Knife TRI (III) Manos Butcher Knife TRI (III) Manos Pickaxe	TRI (III) Manos Sailing Log TRI (III) Manos Riding Crop TRI (III) Manos Ladle TRI (III) Manos Fishing Chair TRI (III) Manos Hunting Bag TRI (III) Manos Flask TRI (III) Manos Processing Stone

Open to obtian all of the following
Magical Shard x20	Shard of the Furious Night x20	Shard of the Drained Night x20	Shard of the Tearful Night x20	Heart of the Arid Forest x20