August 1, 2024 (Thu) Update Details

Updates Aug 1, 2024, 10:00 (UTC+8)

 

Hello, Adventurers.

 

Here are the updates made to Black Desert on August 1, 2024.

(Patch size: approx. 1.88GB)
- Please note that the update for Steam may be larger than the size listed above.

 

※ Please read below for details.

 


Event

  • Event 1. [Arena of Solare] New Master of the Ascent!
    • Event Period : Aug 1, 2024 (Thu) after maintenance - Aug 14, 2024 (Wed) before maintenance
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  • Event 2. [Old Moon Boss Seal] Take Down World/Field Bosses!
    • Event Period : Aug 1, 2024 (Thu) after maintenance - Aug 14, 2024 (Wed) before maintenance
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  • Event 3. A Surprise Gift from the Dragon King of the Sea Palace!
    • Event Period : Aug 2, 2024 (Fri) 00:00 – Aug 5, 2024 (Mon) 23:59
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NEW & IMPROVEMENTS

CLASS CHANGES

CLASS CHANGES
In the last update, we made changes so that some character movement skills would be affected by Movement Speed increase/decrease effects. However, we noticed that a few skills felt awkward when the speed effects were applied. We've made adjustments to address this issue.

Common
  • Adjusted the following skills' motion speeds to appear more natural when affected by Movement Speed effects.
    • The following skills have had their base speed slightly reduced, but their traveled distance and defensive effect duration has been increased accordingly.
      • [Ranger] Flow: Call from Sky, Succession: Call from Sky
      • [Lahn] Primrose Sprint's casting motion
      • [Dark Knight] Dusk, Chain: Dusk
      • [Wizard, Witch] Magical Evasion (Succession: Magical Evasion), Flow: Magical Evasion
      • [Striker, Mystic] Flash Step (Succession: Flash Step), Silent Step (Succession: Silent Step for Mystic also), Double Flash

 

WARRIOR
Main
Frenzied Dash
  • Fixed the issue where Skill Add-on effects weren't being applied on hits.
 
RANGER
Main, Succession
Flow: Call from Sky, Succession: Call from Sky
  • Improved the camera effects.
 
Flow: Air Explosion Shot
  • Improved to land faster when performing the forward version of the skill.

 

SORCERESS
Awakening
Grim Reaper's Judgment
  • Fixed the issue where the Super Armor effect lasted for a short duration after the skill.
    • Fixed the Core version of the skill to also apply the effect correctly as intended.

 

BERSERKER
Main
Frenzied Tyrant
  • Fixed the issue where the skill was applying the Bound debuff.

Awakening
Blasting
  • Fixed the issue where the skill wasn't applying the Push debuff for PvE.
 
Giant Leap
  • Fixed the issue where the backstep (backward) version of the skill wouldn't combo quickly.

 

WITCH, WIZARD
Succession
Succession: Magic Arrow
  • Fixed the issue where Skill Add-on effects weren't being applied on hits.

 

WIZARD
Awakening
 
Summon: Keeper Arne, Summon: Keeper Marg
  • Fixed the issue where switching to Succession with your godr sphera while Arne/Marg is summoned wouldn't cancel the Movement Speed & Max MP Increase buffs.

 

WITCH
Common
  • Adjusted the following speed reduction effects according to the class-specific skill speed reduction changes..
    • Sage's Thunder - All speed reduction effect durations
    • Black Spirit: Thunder Storm - All speed reduction effect numbers

Main
Teleport
  • Fixed the issue where pressing ↓+C to perform the skill would also trigger the Ultimate version of the skill's cooldown.

Awakening
Summon: Keeper Gorr, Summon: Keeper Tett
  • Fixed the issue where switching to Succession with your aad sphera while Gorr/Tett is summoned wouldn't cancel the Movement Speed & Max MP Increase buffs.
 
MYSTIC
Main
Raging Wolf
  • Fixed the issue where the Movement Speed Decrease effect was being applied abnormally to targets.

 

LAHN
Awakening
Bleeding Hearts, Deadly Dance, Fatal Attraction
  • Fixed the issue where you couldn't combo from Binding Chain's attack 2 into the skills.

 

CORSAIR
Main, Succession
Mareca: Sea Stroll, Prime: Mareca: Sea Stroll
  • Fixed the issue where you couldn't perform the following skills right after having performed them from a higher location.
    • Mareca: Sea Stroll, Prime: Mareca: Sea Stroll
    • Black Spirit: Mareca: Sea Stroll, Black Spirit: Prime: Mareca: Sea Stroll
 
Black Spirit: Prime: Mareca: Sea Stroll
  • Fixed the issue where Prime: Heirloom of the Crow's "Restrict Guard Gauge Recovery" effect wouldn't apply when passing through enemies.
 
Prime: Whirling Slash
  • Fixed the issue where Prime: Heirloom of the Crow's "Restrict Guard Gauge Recovery" effect wouldn't apply on hits.

Awakening
Pirate's Life For Me
  • Fixed the issue where the skill's sound effects didn't play when used during cooldown.

 

DRAKANIA
Succession
Prime: Sundering Claw
  • Fixed the issue where instantly performing the skill wouldn't apply Markthanan's Heart passive "Recover HP" effect.

 

WOOSA
Awakening
Core: Netherstrike
  • Fixed the issue where the Forward Guard buff was applied during certain motions.

 

DUSA
Common
Trial Character
  • Added trial characters for the class.
    • Click the "Trial" tab on the top right portion in the Character Creation screen to create your very own trial character starting from Aug 3.

Main, Succession
Flow: Oblique Cleave
  • Fixed the skill video to correctly display the actual effects.
 
Prime: Cloudveil
  • Fixed the issue where the Forward Guard debuff wasn't applied when performing the skill after Stratus Shift and Flow: Virga Shaft was on cooldown or locked.
 
Class Changes
  • Matched the following skill's video effects to match the actual skill effects.
    • [Nova] Winter Testudo's effect
    • [Striker] Battle Cry's Stun debuff
    • [Mystic] Dragon Strike's effect
    • [Mystic] Infinite Fortitude's Push debuff
    • [Witch] Thorns of Denial's Floating debuff
  • [Maehwa] Prime: Petal Swirl - Fixed the skill description to correctly mention the Movement Speed Decrease effect.
  • [Archer] Fixed the issue where equipping defense gear with a trial character wouldn't change your appearance.
  • [Dusa] Autumnal Blitz, Prime: Autumnal Blitz - Fixed the issue where the Forward Guard effect lasted until during attack 2.
 

CONTENTS

  • The Total Likes in each chat group will reset during the next maintenance.
    • Temporary titles (90 Days) will be awarded to Adventurers who own either gold, silver, or bronze Black Spirit icons.
    • Temporary titles (90 Days) will also be awarded to Adventurers who own either gold, silver, or bronze Black Spirit icons in the Hall of Adventurers Chat Group.
    • All previous titles that were awarded will be deleted during the next maintenance.
Chat Group Gold Silver Bronze
Lunar Halo Inn Protector of Newbies Luminary of Newbies Herald of Newbies
Dancing Marlin Tavern Oh Captain, My Captain Reliable First Mate Hardworking Steerer
Battle Arena Fist of Legend Born to Fight Backstreet Fighter
Hystria Ruins Relentless Slayer Perceptive Hunter Clever Tracker
Florin Neighborhood Meeting Touch of Midas Crafty Diligent Life Skiller
Garnier Troupe Virtuoso Genius Composer Rhapsodist
Heidel's Street City Celebrity Famed Storyteller Street Herald
Hall of Adventurers Pathfinder Role Model Mentor

 


ITEM

  • Improved the following items to be storable in your Family Inventory.
    • Whale Tendon Potion
    • Superior Whale Tendon Potion
    • Sturdy Whale Tendon Potion
    • Purified Water
 

 
  • Added an additional usage to the Purified Water item description.
    • Usage #3: Extinguish flame trails
    • Effect: Extinguishes the flame trails left by Fire Shot
 

 
  • Added to the following items' descriptions that "by the power of immortality, the effects persist even if you die."
    • Immortal: Fury/Adaptation/Potential/Corruption/Berserk
    • Immortal: Harmony Draught
    • [Party] Immortal: Harmony Draught - Human/Demihuman/Kamasylvia


MONSTER

  • Changed so the stone lantern which needs to be attacked will now be highlighted by a yellow pillar of light during the Imoogi questline.
  • Changed Imoogi or Gangchul to no longer escape into the waters if they've been struck with one powerful blow during the Imoogi questline.
 

QUEST & KNOWLEDGE

  • Added the [LoML] Imoogi questline to the Main tab in the Quest (O) window.
  • Dolswe, whom you resolved the incident in Donghae Province with, has received a mysterious letter.
    • The letter warns of a great plague set to strike Dalbeol Village, causing great concern for Dolswe.
※ The "Imoogi" Morning Light Collection of Tales main questline can be accepted from the Black Spirit upon fulfilling the following conditions.

Morning Light Collection of Tales (Main Questline)
Imoogi
Quest Acceptance Conditions
▼ Complete the following, then via the Black Spirit (/) - Main
- from Lv. 56
- Complete "[Koo Miyhun] Royal Decree"

※ You can find other tales from Donghae Province of Morning Light in the Adventure Log Bookshelf - Morning Light Storybook: Donghae Province.

 


NODE/CONQUEST WAR

Dekrogda Relic

A new siege weapon, the Dekrogda Relic, has been added to aid in Conquest War defense.

This relic envelops the entire castle in a barrier, preventing airborne entry.

 

Dekrogda Relics do not require separate installation or management,
and they will be automatically placed near the outer gate, inner gate, and command post when the Conquest War begins.

 

The barrier and the area they affect will remain intact until the relics are completely destroyed, and once destroyed, they will not regenerate.

 

 

As you can see, it is now impossible to enter the castle with a Mythical/Dream Horse if the barrier is deployed.
(* The barrier does not interfere with class skills like Lahn's air-walking skills.)


We have deliberated a lot on this matter.
This is because gameplay like the so-called "Arduanatt Plat" could be seen as a form of content.


Rather than blocking this method,

we have decided to allow the defensive side to use weapons (relics) to counter the offensive side's strategies, and the offensive side can destroy the relics as needed to expand their strategic options.


It may not be a perfect or entirely rational method, but we will closely monitor the changes in Conquest Wars with the Dekrogda Relic update.
Additionally, we will continue to monitor the combat dynamics of offensive and defensive battles to provide a more enjoyable Conquest War.

 

Thank you.

  • The Dekrogda Relic has been discovered.
    • This relic was dug up by the Old Moon Guild and it is said to continuously emit a pulsating wavelength.
      • According to research, this wavelength affects Mythical and Dream horses, preventing them from flying near them.
      • Castle Lords of each territory have made agreements with the Old Moon Guild to utilize Dekrogda Relics in defending their castles.
 
  • At the start of Conquest War, five Dekrogda Relics will appear surrounding the castle.
    • The five Dekrogda Relics form a barrier and an inner area around the castle until all are destroyed.
      • If Arduanatt or Mythical Arduanatt attempts to enter the barrier-surrounded castle using Wings of Wind, Wings of Freedom, or Wings of Swiftness, they will be immediately grounded due to the Dekrogda Relics' interference.
      • If Mythical Diné attempts to enter the barrier-surrounded castle using the Triple Jump skill, it will be immediately grounded due to the Dekrogda Relics' interference.
      • While the barrier is active, all airborne movement skills within the castle's inner area are similarly restricted.
    • Two Dekrogda Relics are placed near the Outer Gate, two near the Inner Gate, and one near the Command Post.
      • When the Outer Gate is destroyed, Dekrogda Relics near the Outer Gate can be attacked.
      • When the Inner Gate is destroyed, Dekrogda Relics near the Inner Gate and Command Post can be attacked.
※ The defensive guild will not be affected by Dekrogda Relic's effects during the Conquest War.
Dekrogda Relic (cannot be attacked)
Dekrogda Relic (can be attacked)
    • When all Dekrogda relics are destroyed, the barrier surrounding the castle will be removed.
      • Once the barrier is removed, Mythical and Dream horses will no longer be affected by the relics and can freely use airborne movement skills.
 
▲ Dekrogda Relic barrier of Calpheon Castle
 
▲ Mythical and Dream horses within the barrier and at the boundaries on land, sea, etc., will fall if airborne.


UI

  • Improved some UI and functions of the Central Market on the Black Desert website.
    • Clicking "My Items," "Items Listed," or "Orders" will now update each tab with the latest information.
    • Improved the notifications for selling items and completing a purchase.
 
  • Improved the notification for new titles which appears on the bottom right portion of the screen so clicking it will now better display the newly acquired title in the Titles window.
 

WEB

  • Added a button to view Content Creators.


TRANSLATION

  • Changed and unified the following in Indonesian:
    • Ginkgo → Aprikot Perak
    • Istana Harimau, Istana Dragon → Istana Harimau
 

CHANGES & FIXES

  • Fixed the issue where the victory UI would remain displayed even after ending the team match in Arena of Arsha.
  • Improved the appearance of the [Manor] Friends Across the Sea furniture to look more natural.
  • Disabled the ability to open full-screen UI while moving via the Abyssal Well.
  • Improved on the issue where the system message "Invalid gathering time" would appear during interactions such as harvesting crops and killing pests in the farming fence.
  • Fixed an issue where players could not properly receive a refund for the War of the Roses participation fee if they did not have any Silver.
  • [Ranger] Badakka Bikini (Tidal) - Fixed the issue where changing ear accessories would appear abnormal while wearing the outfit.
  • [Tamer] Memento Mori - Fixed the issue where wearing the helmet appeared abnormal.
  • [Tamer] Tiger Emissary - Fixed the issue where wearing the helmet with the Hair 31 customization appeared abnormal.
  • [Corsair] Celestia - Fixed the issue where wearing the armor made your hands appear abnormal.
  • [Female Classes (excluding Shai)] Badakka Hot Pants (Tidal/Coral/Coconut/Tropical/Papu/Otter) - Fixed the issue where dying the outfit's number 5 part appeared abnormal.
  • Ocean Shades - Fixed the issue where your character's eyes appeared abnormal while wearing the glasses on low/very low graphic settings.
  • Fixed the issue where changing servers while having transfused weight limit increasing crystals into your gear would display the overburdened UI alert.
  • Fixed the issue where Dr. Uno, the Imp expert, would take a rather unexpected leave, making it quite difficult to complete certain quests.
  • Fixed the issue where you would take lower-than-intended damage from Papus and Otters spawned in the Sand Castle Crasher.
  • Fixed the issue where installing the Indomitable Flag in certain areas of the Mediah Territory would make it impossible to revive at the outpost.
  • Fixed the issue where the revive button displayed upon death while proceeding with a main questline/and or engaged in a boss battle would be positioned outside the screen on certain resolutions.
  • Fixed the issue where the "win streak" text from ranked matches was displayed in the Arena of Solare custom match records.

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