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Patch Notes
Greetings, Adventurers!
This is the Black Desert Mobile Service Team.
The Patch Notes for the update on Sep 15 (Tue) are here!
Adventurers, please check out the newly applied patch details for an even more enjoyable adventure.
※ All screenshots in the main text were taken on the test server and may differ from the actual update content.
If there are any discrepancies between the patch notes and the applied content in the game, please contact Support.
Azunak Arena (Solo)
Developer Commentary
When Azunak Arena was first introduced to Adventurers in 2024, it was a team-based mode in which parties of three members from the same guild competed together.
It was later changed to Solo mode and remained in that format for approximately 10 months, allowing Adventurers without a guild or those in smaller guilds to discover new ways to enjoy the content with strategies of their own. Afterward, it transitioned to a two-player team format, which remained in place until recently.
Since some Adventurers prefer Solo mode while others prefer team-based play, we periodically rotate the format of Azunak Arena instead of limiting it to just one.
With this update, it returns to Solo mode. The number of participants and monsters, EXP gained from defeating monsters, Boss HP, the number of Heal Orbs, and other elements have been adjusted accordingly.
Strategically defeat monsters and Bosses, take on other Adventurers, and emerge as the champion of the arena.
- Changed the format of Azunak Arena to Solo mode.
ㆍTo ensure a smooth gameplay experience under the new format, the following changes have been made.
- Each battlefield now has 10–12 Adventurers.
- Reduced the number of normal monsters in the zones leading up to Bosses such as Fugitive Khalk, and increased the EXP gained from defeating monsters by approximately 30%.
- Increased the HP of Fugitive Khalk, Temir, Kvariak, Leebur, and Dark Shadow by approximately 20%.
- Reduced the number of Heal Orbs that appear in zones where Fugitive Khalk, Temir, Kvariak, and Leebur spawn by 50%.
ㆍThe number of Heal Orbs in the zone where Dark Shadow spawns remains unchanged.
Monster Knowledge
Developer Commentary
Since the Season update accelerated progression, Adventurers have been moving quickly through content up to approximately 60,000 CP, leaving fewer opportunities to gain Monster Knowledge along the way.
Since Adventuring Fervor was introduced, the primary ways to gain Knowledge from monsters in lower-CP zones have been through Family Dispatch or by hunting there while consuming Adventuring Fervor.
However, using Adventuring Fervor in zones well below your current CP offered relatively little Character EXP or other rewards, making it an inefficient use of the resource.
To address this, we have changed the system so that Knowledge EXP can now be gained by defeating monsters even after all Adventuring Fervor has been consumed.
If there are zones you moved past before building sufficient Knowledge, you can now continue hunting in the areas of your choice to gain Knowledge EXP even after depleting your Adventuring Fervor.
- Changed so that Ecology and Leveled Knowledge EXP can be gained by defeating monsters even after Adventuring Fervor has been fully depleted.
| Category | Effects |
| Adventuring Fervor Available | ㆍKnowledge EXP increase based on the Holy Vial of Light level applies. ㆍBuff effects that increase Knowledge EXP gain apply. |
| Adventuring Fervor Depleted | ㆍKnowledge EXP increase based on the Holy Vial of Light level does not apply. ㆍBuff effects that increase Knowledge EXP gain do not apply. |
ㆍWhen Adventuring Fervor is fully depleted, Knowledge EXP gain is fixed at the base rate of 100%.
Character
Drakania
Developer Commentary
Drakania’s Slayer was designed to deliver powerful skills and explosive attacks by building up ions. However, her PvE performance in Open World monster zones has exceeded our intended level, while in PvP, we found that she struggled to maintain her MP and lacked smooth skill combos. This update focuses on addressing the disparity in her PvE efficiency while making her easier to control during combat.
First, we reduced the damage of "Brimbolt Tempest," "Edict Unbound," and "Bloody Zone," which were delivering excessive PvE performance, while minimizing their impact on PvP balance. This change is intended to bring her Open World hunting performance more in line with that of other classes.
To improve her controls in PvP, we added a combo option to "Markthanan's Flight," giving her an additional means of surviving critical moments in combat. We also narrowed the activation condition for Ionic Overflow, which previously consumed 50 MP and activated upon using any skill, so that it now activates only when using one of the skills that can be enhanced with ions. This reduces the burden of MP consumption and makes resource management more reliable.
These changes are intended to rein in her excessive PvE performance while improving her effectiveness in PvP. We will continue monitoring gameplay data and performance metrics following the update to maintain a stable class balance.
- Changed the activation requirement for Slayer's Ionic Overflow effect.
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Before |
When using any skill |
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After |
When using one of the following skills that can be enhanced with ions: |
Dragon Flight
- Reduced the MP consumed for additional movement during the skill from 30 to 20.
Cloud's Strife
- Slightly increased turning speed while using the skill.
- Changed the attack range from a cone to a rectangle.
Markthanan's Flight
- Increased travel distance from 4.8 m to 5.2 m.
- Changed one Flawless Skill Sigil slot to a Refined Skill Sigil slot.
ㆍFlawless, Flawless, Defined → Flawless, Refined, Defined
ㆍThe Skill Sigil equipped in the changed slot has been unequipped and can be found in the Chest of Sigil.
Vorpal Thrust
- Changed its Refined Skill Sigil slot to a Defined Skill Sigil slot.
ㆍThe Skill Sigil equipped in the changed slot has been unequipped and can be found in the Chest of Sigil.
Brimbolt Tempest
- Changed the PvE damage of the Brimbolt Tempest created upon using the skill. (Max 4 hits)
· Lv 1: 1,080.80% → 617.60%
· Lv 20: 1,729.28% → 988.16%
- Changed the PvP damage of the Brimbolt Tempest created upon using the skill. (Max 4 hits)
· Lv 1: 540.40% → 386.00%
· Lv 20: 864.64% → 617.60%
Edict Unbound
- Changed PvE damage.
· Lv 1: 1,978.00% x 4 → 1,483.50% x 4
· Lv 20: 3,164.80% x 4 → 2,373.60% x 4
- Changed PvP damage.
· Lv 1: 989.00% x 4 → 741.75% x 4
· Lv 20: 1,582.40% x 4 → 1,186.80% x 4
- Changed the PvE damage of the Bloody Zone created upon using the skill. (Max 3 hits)
· 800.00% → 400.00%
- Added the following skill combos.
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From |
→ |
To |
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Edict Unbound, Doombringer, Vorpal Thrust |
Markthanan's Flight |
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Savage Decree, Sundering Roar |
Markthanan's Flight (Hexe/Dragonblood) |
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Markthanan's Flight, Doombringer |
Edict Unbound |
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Savage Decree (Hexeblood) |
Wings of Ruin |
▶ Doombringer → Markthanan's Flight Skill Combo
| Before | After |
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- Fixed an issue where Edict Unbound could not be used consecutively while in Hexeblood form.
- Fixed an issue where using Evasion after Markthanan's Flight did not activate Enhanced Evasion.
Hashashin
Developer Commentary
The previous Hashashin update focused on restoring the class's signature mobility by improving the utility of Sandstorm and strengthening his ability to engage and disengage. This update takes that effort a step further, focusing on expanding his combat options through new skill combos and Skill Sigil adjustments.
As he is a fast-paced class that excels at relentlessly pressuring enemies, we added combo options after recasting Mirage and after Sand Saber to help maintain the flow of combat and give Adventurers more flexibility in battle. Serpent's Coil can now also combo into Price of Devotion, Ensnaring Sands, Unforgiven, and Purge, allowing Adventurers to build more flexible combos based on the situation at hand.
Alongside these changes, we also adjusted the performance and Skill Sigil options of individual skills to improve their overall utility.
With the addition of a Flow, Purge can now gain Forward Guard instead of Super Armor. Since this changes how the skill can be used, we moved the Guardian Skill Sigil slot previously assigned to Purge to Solar Strike, one of Hashashin's core skills, to maintain overall combat balance.
For Solar Strike, we removed Forward Guard from its Flow and added a Guardian Skill Sigil slot, allowing Adventurers to strategically choose defensive effects such as Forward Guard or Damage Reduction.
We also changed a Faint Skill Sigil slot for Serpent's Coil to a Refined Skill Sigil slot, providing greater stability in combat now that the skill offers more combo options.
We hope these changes allow Hashashin's signature unconventional playstyle to stand out even more on the battlefield. We will continue monitoring gameplay data to preserve the unique combat experience the class provides.
Purge
- Changed its Guardian Skill Sigil slot to a Faint Skill Sigil slot.
ㆍThe Skill Sigil equipped in the changed slot has been unequipped and can be found in the Chest of Sigil.
- Added the Skill Enhancement effect "Flow: Forward Guard."
Solar Strike
- Changed its Flawless Skill Sigil slot to a Guardian Skill Sigil slot.
ㆍThe Skill Sigil equipped in the changed slot has been unequipped and can be found in the Chest of Sigil.
- Removed the Skill Enhancement effect "Flow: Forward Guard."
Serpent's Coil
- Changed its Faint Skill Sigil slot to a Refined Skill Sigil slot.
ㆍThe Skill Sigil equipped in the changed slot has been unequipped and can be found in the Chest of Sigil.
- Added the following skill combos.
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From |
→ |
To |
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Mirage |
Purge |
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Sand Saber |
Serpent's Coil |
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Serpent's Coil |
Price of Devotion, Ensnaring Sands, Unforgiven, Purge |
▶ Mirage → Purge Skill Combo
| Before | After |
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Sorceress
Developer Commentary
In the previous update, we sought to spread Sorceress' damage more evenly across her skill set by reducing the damage of Wrath of Chaos and Soul Reaver while increasing the damage of underutilized skills. However, our analysis of combat data following these adjustments showed that, despite the redistribution of her damage, Nightmare continued to provide more safety in combat than intended.
Nightmare is a core skill that briefly grants Stealth, allowing her to escape from enemies or approach them undetected. However, we determined that its current cooldown and number of charges allowed her to avoid the risks of combat too frequently.
We therefore increased the cooldown of Nightmare by 2 sec and reduced its max charges to 1, bringing Sorceress' survivability to a more appropriate level. This change is intended to discourage overreliance on a single powerful skill and create a better balance between risk and reward in combat.
We approach balance changes carefully, using gameplay data as our foundation and making gradual adjustments rather than drastic changes. We will continue monitoring gameplay patterns and combat data following the update and make further adjustments as needed.
Nightmare
- Increased the cooldown from 10 sec to 12 sec.
- Reduced the max charges from 2 to 1.
Valkyrie
Developer Commentary
Valkyrie's Longsword was designed to provide powerful defensive capabilities in close-range combat. However, our analysis of current performance data showed that the combination of her defensive mechanics and HP recovery gave her greater combat sustainability than intended. We determined that this created an imbalance by leaving opponents with too few opportunities to effectively counter her.
We therefore made adjustments to bring her survivability to a more appropriate level. First, we removed the Guardian Skill Sigil slot from Radiant Burst to reduce the number of defensive effects available to her. Even after this change, Valkyrie can still equip Guardian Skill Sigils on up to five skills, preserving the class's signature defensive capabilities. We also reduced the HP recovery of the Longsword weapon effect "Recover HP after taking damage every 10 sec" from 2,000 to 1,000, curbing her ability to sustain herself while under attack.
These changes preserve Valkyrie's defensive identity while addressing the combat imbalance caused by excessive HP recovery. We will continue monitoring combat data and survivability metrics following the update to maintain a stable gameplay environment.
- Reduced the amount of HP recovered by the Longsword Weapon Effect "Recover HP after taking damage every 10 sec" from 2,000 to 1,000.
Radiant Burst
- Changed its Guardian Skill Sigil slot to a Refined Skill Sigil slot.
ㆍThe Skill Sigil equipped in the changed slot has been unequipped and can be found in the Chest of Sigil.
Dark Knight
- Changed Scattering Darkness to refresh its duration when Magic (Combat Resource) reaches maximum while the effect is active.
Seraph
- Reduced the height at which Seraph appears when Culling the Dead is used in a combo during Lux Exsoluta from 11 m to 8.5 m.
Ranger
- Added text for the Super Armor effect to the description of Rupture.
ㆍSuper Armor was already applied to the skill.
- Changed Bound to Knockdown in the description of Rupture.
ㆍThe skill already inflicted Knockdown.
Mystic
- Fixed an issue where using Deathstrike with the Cestus selected summoned the Azure Dragon.
Kunoichi
- Fixed an issue where Damage Reduction, Super Armor, and Grab Immunity were temporarily applied when the character remained stationary after evading forward with the Sah Chakram selected.
Witch
- Fixed an issue where Witch moved toward the target before attacking with Cataclysm, Voltaic Burst, or Power Surge during Auto-Combat, even when the target was already within attack range.
- Updated the description of the Alternating Runes passive to indicate that branch effects apply when the Staff is selected.
Dosa
- Fixed an issue where Dosa's Cloud General could occasionally be struck or targeted by attacks.
Lahn
- Fixed an issue where Auto-Gathering could not be stopped using the directional controls.
Woosa
- Fixed an issue where the character would not perform actions with the weapon selected in the Wardrobe.
Warrior
- Fixed an issue where the All Skill Damage +30% effect from Shield Charge remained after switching from Longsword to Greatsword.
Deadeye
- Fixed an issue where the Burning Zone effect did not align with the point of impact when Light Up the Sky was used from a long distance.
- Fixed an issue where Pocket Ace dealt more PvP damage than stated in the skill description when Revolver was selected.
- Fixed an issue where the range of Light Up the Sky had been reduced.
- Fixed an issue where Pocket Ace did not attack toward the target or in the direction indicated by the directional controls when chained after Trailblaze.
- Fixed an issue where Rocket's Red Glare did not attack toward the target or in the direction indicated by the directional controls when used in a combo.
- Fixed an issue where Lil' Devil did not attack toward the target or in the direction indicated by the directional controls when using Quick Draw.
- Fixed an issue where Lil' Devil's Quick Draw did not activate when Quick Draw was used manually after using Dead Eye Shot in a combo.
Common
- Increased the World Boss Damage multipliers for the classes below.
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Classes |
Before |
After |
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Ranger |
97.69% |
99.33% |
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Witch |
99.64% |
100.93% |
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Ninja |
109.44% |
115.37% |
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Tamer |
103.28% |
111.33% |
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Dark Knight |
106.32% |
118.4% |
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Mystic |
116.02% |
116.8% |
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Guardian |
116.9% |
120.24% |
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Corsair |
91.14% |
92.31% |
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Drakania |
103.33% |
109.26% |
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Woosa |
107.47% |
112.32% |
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Scholar |
114.34% |
119.55% |
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Deadeye |
101.64% |
102.45% |
- Fixed an issue where characters in the Family other than the character currently in use could not use special skills in certain content.
ㆍExamples: Entering Path of Glory and switching characters in Black Shrine
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Classes |
Special Skills |
| Witch | Summon Tett |
| Corsair | Captain's Will |
| Drakania | Legacy |
| Deadeye | Quick Draw |
| Seraph | Lux/Nox Exsoluta |
- Fixed an issue where the Guard Type icon disappeared from the equipped skill slot when changing weapons while the follow-up skill icon was displayed after the initial use of a reuse skill.
ㆍExamples: Witch - Arcane Burst, Wizard - Thunderbolt Strike
- Fixed an issue where the follow-up skill would occasionally be canceled if used before the cooldown of the initial skill ended.
ㆍExamples: Hashashin - Mirage, Lahn - Crescent Tango
- Fixed an issue where the additional skill icon would occasionally appear while a reuse skill was on cooldown after completing all hits.
- Added the phrase "Instant Activation Skill" to the descriptions of special skill passives that enable Instant Activation.
- Fixed an issue where the range within which enemies could be targeted during Auto-Combat was narrower for certain classes than for others. The range is now the same for all classes.
ㆍAffected Classes: Warrior, Valkyrie, Kunoichi, Guardian, Corsair
- Fixed an issue where the hit reaction animation would occasionally play despite the character not being struck.
New Content and Improvements
Boss Blitz
- Changed the Boss Blitz boss from Orgoh to Giath.
ㆍPrevious Boss Blitz attempts can be viewed under [Menu] > [Boss Blitz] > [Recent Records].
Chat Group
- Reset accumulated Likes and rankings within Chat Groups.
ㆍThe total number of Likes and rankings for each Chat Group are reset every three months.
ㆍAny related Titles currently held will be revoked when they reset.
- Awarded special time-limited titles (3 months) to Adventurers ranked 1st–10th based on their accumulated Likes before the reset.
ㆍAdventurers with the same number of Likes have been assigned the same rank, and all eligible Adventurers have received the corresponding title.
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Chat Groups |
Titles Awarded |
Eligibility |
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Lunar Halo Inn |
Protector of Newbies |
Ranks 1–2 by accumulated Likes |
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Luminary of Newbies |
Ranks 3–5 by accumulated Likes |
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Herald of Newbies |
Ranks 6–10 by accumulated Likes |
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Open Arena |
Fist of Legend |
Ranks 1–2 by accumulated Likes |
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Born to Fight |
Ranks 3–5 by accumulated Likes |
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Backstreet Fighter |
Ranks 6–10 by accumulated Likes |
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Adventurer's Hall |
Pathfinder |
Ranks 1–2 by accumulated Likes |
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Role Model |
Ranks 3–5 by accumulated Likes |
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Mentor |
Ranks 6–10 by accumulated Likes |
System
- Changed the character limit for Guild introductions and notices to 180.
- Fixed an issue where the Land of the Morning Light CP adjustment was not applied to the Extra AP Against Monsters effect.
- Improved the system so that Wagons can now be changed even while loaded with trade goods.
- Support for iOS 12 has been discontinued due to changes in Apple App Store policies.
ㆍDevices running iOS 12 or earlier can no longer download or update the app through the App Store. Update your device to iOS 13 or later.
Error Fixes
System
- Fixed an issue where Foraging would occasionally not function properly in the Open World.
- Fixed an issue where monsters would occasionally not appear from the light pillars in Twisted Nightmare: Capital and Spoils of Twisted Nightmare: Capital.
- Fixed an issue where the enhancement result screen would not appear when enhancing equipped Ship Fittings.
- Fixed an issue where characters would collide with a building when attempting to gather near Calpheon Library.
- Fixed an issue where, for certain classes, weapons would appear on the character’s back while moving with their weapons drawn during Auto-Gathering.
UI
- Fixed an issue where the appearance of the "X" button on banners varied depending on the device.
- Fixed an issue where the icons for Duoksini and Sephir's Shadow appeared outside the Dokkebi Cave and Thornwood Castle regions on the World Map.
- Fixed an issue where the Friends and Guild Members lists did not refresh when selecting a class in CP Rankings.
- Fixed an issue where the Potion icon did not scale down with certain UI settings when using the Remastered UI.
- Fixed an issue where extra space appeared at the bottom of the Guild Rookies list at certain resolutions.
- Fixed an issue where the loading text overlapped with the Hot Time text during matchmaking for Martial God Tournament Duo while Hot Time was active.
Upcoming Updates
Nightmare
- During maintenance on Sep 22 (Tue), the Dark Rift leading to "Nightmare: Tshira" will close, and the Dark Rift leading to Jade Starlight Forest will open.
ㆍThe CP limits for each Nightmare level will be changed as follows.
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Level |
Current CP Limit |
New CP Limit |
|
I-I, I-II |
40,000 |
55,000 |
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II-I, II-II |
55,000 |
65,000 |
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III-I, III-II |
65,000 |
75,000 |
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IV-I, IV-II |
75,000 |
90,000 |
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V |
No Limit |
No Limit |
ㆍRewards will be increased in accordance with the new CP limits.
ㆍNightmare Achievements will be reset.
ㆍRemaining exploration time will not be reset.
ㆍAny active Bound and Brand of the Nightmare debuffs will be reset.
Encarotia's Boutique (Lifeguard)
- Encarotia's Boutique (Lifeguard) in the Pearl Shop will close during maintenance on Sep 22 (Tue).
ㆍThe following items will be deleted when Encarotia's Boutique (Lifeguard) closes.
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Items |
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ㆍEncarotia's Skein (Lifeguard) |
ㆍPearls available from Encarotia's Boutique I, II, III and IV Chests will not be issued separately if the chests remain unused. Make sure to use them before they are deleted.
ㆍUntil maintenance on Sep 22 (Tue), Encarotia's Skein (Lifeguard) ×5 will be exchangeable for Restoration Scroll ×200 via [Encarotia's Boutique] → [Lifeguard Outfit Shop] → [Exchange].
ㆍItems not included in the deletion list, such as Lifeguard and Lifeguard Ornament Chest, will remain available and can still be listed on the Market after Sep 22 (Tue).
- After Sep 22 (Tue), Lifeguard Outfit ×1 will still be exchangeable for Restoration Scroll x200,000 Bundle x1 via [Craft] → [Gear] → [Outfit] → [Exchange Restoration Scroll].
- After Sep 22 (Tue), Lifeguard Ornament ×1 will still be exchangeable for Holy Vial of Light ×1,500 Bundle x1 via [Craft] → [Gear] → [Outfit] → [Exchange Holy Vial].
Boss Blitz
- The Boss Blitz boss will be changed from Giath to Orgoh during maintenance on Sep 22 (Tue).
ㆍGoing forward, the Boss Blitz boss will rotate at 00:00 every other Monday.
Events
New Events
World Tour Finale Souvenir Shop
· Event Period: After maintenance on Sep 15, 2026 (Tue) – Sep 21, 2026 (Mon), 22:30
[World Tour - Oceania] A Day at the Beach
· Event Period: After maintenance on Sep 15, 2026 (Tue) – Sep 21, 2026 (Mon), 22:30
[World Tour - Oceania] Desert Island Camping
· Event Period: After maintenance on Sep 15, 2026 (Tue) – maintenance on Sep 22, 2026 (Tue)
Ended Events
ㆍ[World Tour - the Americas] Gold Rush
ㆍ[World Tour - the Americas] Excavation Camp Exchange
ㆍ[World Tour - the Americas] Forgotten Ruins Treasure Hunt
Pearl Shop
Find out new items released in the Pearl Shop with the update on Sep 15 (Tue) from the link below:
We look forward to your continued support for Black Desert Mobile.
Black Desert Mobile Team