BLACK DESERT MASTER CLASS 2026
Notices
Sep 15, 2026, 15:40 (UTC+3)
BLACK DESERT MASTER CLASS 2026
The battle to crown each class's champion,
Master Class 2026
Schedule & Application
* Details may change depending on circumstances.
Tournament Timeline
Application
Sept 17, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance
- Oct 1, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
- Oct 1, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
Class Application Status Reveal
Sept 28, 2026 (Mon)
Main Bracket Reveal
Oct 6, 2026 (Tue)
- The classes for each group will be announced with the bracket.
Main Round - Semifinals
Oct 10, 2026 (Sat)
Oct 11, 2026 (Sun)
Finals
Finals Group A: Oct 17, 2026 (Sat)
Finals Group B: Oct 18, 2026 (Sun)
World Finals
Qualifiers Bracket Reveal
Oct 20, 2026 (Tue)
World Finals
Qualifiers
Qualifiers Group A: Oct 24, 2026 (Sat)
Qualifiers Group B: Oct 25, 2026 (Sun)
※ Once the Master Class Finals conclude, the Class Masters
will receive details regarding the Qualifiers.
※ Master Class World Finals are scheduled for Apr 2027.
Further details will be announced in a future notice.
Participation Requirements
* You must meet all 3 requirements below and complete your application to participate.
1
860+ Gear Score
Your character must have a Gear Score of 860 or higher.
※ The Blessing of the Morning effect from Black Shrine Boss Blitz does not count toward this Gear Score.
※ The Blessing of the Morning effect from Black Shrine Boss Blitz does not count toward this Gear Score.
2
Account that can verify your identity
The organizers may request a photo or physical copy of an ID card, passport, or other identification document during the Master Class 2026 to verify your identity. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
* The organizer will verify that each participant's account information matches the personal information provided during account registration. If the information does not match, the participant may be prohibited from entering the Qualifiers.
3
Compliance with the Operational Policy
Accounts that have been restricted from accessing the game due to a violation of the Operational Policy within the six months prior to the publication of this notice are not eligible.
Winners of Master Class 2025 may also participate in Master Class 2026.
※ Participants may enter the World Finals Qualifiers using the class with which they won the Master Class.
※ A participant who won as Warrior in BDMC 2025 and as Ranger in BDMC 2026 is eligible to enter both the Warrior and Ranger Qualifiers. The participant may compete in both Qualifiers or choose to enter only one.
* Detailed information about the World Finals Qualifiers will be provided to the first-place Adventurers of each class from the 2025 and 2026 Master Classes after all final matches have concluded.
※ A participant who won as Warrior in BDMC 2025 and as Ranger in BDMC 2026 is eligible to enter both the Warrior and Ranger Qualifiers. The participant may compete in both Qualifiers or choose to enter only one.
* Detailed information about the World Finals Qualifiers will be provided to the first-place Adventurers of each class from the 2025 and 2026 Master Classes after all final matches have concluded.
How to Apply
* Once you meet all the eligibility requirements, follow the 3 steps below to apply.
1
Purchase the application form from Henlo in the Battle Arena.
How to enter the Battle Arena: Menu (ESC) → Battle Arena Server 1
Purchase period: Sept 17, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Oct 1, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
• The Master Class 2026 Application Form can be purchased for 10 billion Silver.
• You must purchase the application form to apply.
• The application form will be retrieved once all matches have concluded. Adventurers who complete all of their scheduled matches will be refunded the Silver spent on the purchase via Mail (B).
(You will not receive a refund if you do not complete your matches.)
(You will not receive a refund if you do not complete your matches.)
2
Apply with a Trial Character of the class you want to compete with.
How to apply: Menu (ESC) → War → Apply for Master Class 2026
Application period: Sept 17, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Oct 1, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
※ You cannot apply without an application form in your inventory.
Official Gear
• Master Class 2026 participants can compete while equipped with Arsha's Equipment IV and an Alchemy Stone sold by the Battle Arena NPC Haz.
• With Arsha's Equipment IV and all Adventure Logs that grant AP and DP completed, your Gear Score will come to 860.
• Alchemy Stone effects will apply to Trial Characters.
• Effects from crystals, Millennial Wild Ginseng, pets, Blessing of the Morning, and the like do not apply to Trial Characters.
Match Format
* Master Class 2026 will be run fairly in accordance with this notice and the official rules.
Tournament Rules
Match Format
Arena of Arsha · 1v1 tournament with the same class and same equipment
Match Duration
Up to 3 min per round
Victory Conditions
Main Round - Semifinals: Best of 3 / Finals: Best of 5
Procedure
Log in with a Trial Character, follow the [GM]'s instructions and wait. → Accept the match invite → Match begins after the participant briefing
HP Limits & Dark Fog
Rules and Penalties Over Time
• After 1 min: Max HP limited to 80%
• After 2 min: Max HP limited to 50%
• Dark Fog appears 10 sec after the match begins
• The fog shrinks after 1 minute and 2 minutes (500 damage per sec while inside)
• The fog shrinks after 1 minute and 2 minutes (500 damage per sec while inside)
▲ The Dark Fog shrinking over time
Match Rules & Guidelines
* The following may result in disqualification and further action under the Operational Policy.
* Please review the information below before participating.
View Full Official Tournament Rules
Please review the full official rules to ensure fair and smooth tournament operation.
📜Download/View the Master Class 2026 Tournament Rules PDF➔
Disqualification & Penalty Criteria
Referees will determine whether participants are using inappropriate methods during
- Violation of the [Master Class 2026 Tournament Rules]
- Failure to be logged in at the scheduled match time, leaving the arena after the match begins, or disconnecting
- Family name or character name that violates the Operational Policy
- Intentionally interfering with an opponent's match
- Failure to follow tournament instructions
- Another person participating on behalf of the registered participant
- Provoking or insulting other Adventurers
- Intentionally attempting to force a draw or failing to actively participate in the match
- Violating the Black Desert Operational Policy or having restrictions imposed on the registered Family
- Participating through inappropriate means as defined in the Black Desert Event Rules (additional action may be taken under the Operational Policy)
- Participating through methods other than those specified for the tournament
Rewards
An honorable contest to crown the best of each class in Black Desert.
Adventurers who seize victory will receive glorious rewards.
Adventurers who seize victory will receive glorious rewards.
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⚔Preview Glorious Arsha Awakening Weapon⚔ [Click to Expand/Collapse]
▲ Warrior
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▲ Ranger
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▲ Sorceress
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▲ Berserker
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▲ Tamer
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▲ Musa
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▲ Valkyrie
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▲ Maehwa
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▲ Wizard
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▲ Witch
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▲ Kunoichi
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▲ Ninja
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▲ Dark Knight
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▲ Striker
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▲ Mystic
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▲ Lahn
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▲ Archer
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▲ Shai
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▲ Guardian
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▲ Hashashin
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▲ Nova
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▲ Sage
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▲ Corsair
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▲ Drakania
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▲ Woosa
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▲ Maegu
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▲ Scholar
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▲ Dosa
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▲ Deadeye
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▲ Wukong
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▲ Seraph
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