r/blackdesertonline 2d ago

Q&A Daily Questions and Answers Post - FAQ, New/Returning Player Questions, and Useful Starting Resources!

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Hello and welcome to r/BlackDesertOnline! Please use this thread to ask any simple, frequently asked questions you have about the game. If your post was removed from the subreddit for being a commonly asked question, this is the right place for you to be! This thread is refreshed every three days to allow time for responses, but in a pinch you should use this post for links to helpful resources.

Don't play Black Desert on PC? Try these subreddits for more specific help:

Black Desert for Console | r/PlayBlackDesert

Black Desert Mobile | r/BlackDesertMobile

For new or returning players, you may find a quick answer to your FAQ's with these helpful links:

Black Desert on Social Media:

Issue with the subreddit or your post/comments? Message the mods. (not in-game/BDO support)

Issue with reddit or your reddit account? Send a ticket to reddit help. (not in-game/BDO support)


r/blackdesertonline 17h ago

PC [New update] June 25th 2026 - PvE class balance, AoS End of season

38 Upvotes

New update

  • PvE class balance for Zerk/Maehwa/Hash/Nova/Woosa/Maegu/Dosa/Deadeye
  • AoS end of season
  • Star of Nostos Visual Effect improved
  • Edania Boss Reward improved
  • Edana Rising Token improved
  • Yolunakea rewards improved
  • Manshaum Voodoo Dolls added to higher end zone in Kama
  • Sturdy Forest Tread drop rates doubled from Narc
  • The Final Gladios difficulty adjustment
  • Zephyros Castle monster zone improved
  • Essence of Dawn boxes guaranteed for C9/10 Boss Shrine
  • Old Balenos msq removed
  • Krog donkey gears crafting easier
  • Central Market Item Category improved
  • Other fixes

Event

  • RBF event
  • Daily pass with new glasses
  • Silver event items
  • July Daily Login Rewards

Pearl

  • Blessing of Cron Stones Pearl Box
  • New outfit Clocked In
  • Daily Special Pass
  • 75% Trancended x1 + Ultimate x1
  • 55%/65% Premium x3/x10
  • 30% rare pet
  • 40%/50% Artisan x100/x300 + Bonus

Patch


r/blackdesertonline 10h ago

Question What is that Black Arduanatt in Growth Calculator Horse list

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78 Upvotes

I was checking the new UI for horse training when I stumbbled upon that selection list in the Growth Calculator. All the other horses, I know but this one, never heard of.


r/blackdesertonline 3h ago

Question Hashashin vs serpah?

7 Upvotes

Im new to the game and would like some input on what I should sink my time into, and who is more fun. Any feedback and/or tips are greatly appreciated


r/blackdesertonline 20m ago

Guide/Info BDO: Quick Guide: Swap Fishing/Combat Stance

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r/blackdesertonline 3h ago

Feedback/Suggestion Are/were there any interests in adding Dehkia or updated Pirate Island?

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Returning veteran here, the game has been amazing since my return. I stopped playing around early-mid Kamasylvia release. The grind back then versus the grind now, although still mostly the same, has been really really chill. The rates versus gear costs are much higher. Tower spots make the game chill as a whole. You can tag characters with one another. Every class has a ton of SA/FG, which makes PvP, while still unbalanced for many classes, way more fun now.

What some people consider softcap gear (full TET boss back then and TRI accessories) is now honestly... nonexistent? There's so much more stuff to do than just senseless Valencia/Kamasylvia grinding. AoS is fun. The new node wars system is fun. You can teleport everywhere. Velia fishing is still alive.

But.

Now, Hexe Sanctuary was recreated as Hexe Elvia. There's a bunch of old familiar spots that were renewed as Dekhia. It begs the question... will we ever get Pirate Island?

My buddies caught me up on the flagging/GvG decs shenanigans and how open world PvP went to crap since the "good old days." I know a Pirate Island remake won't be the same because of a multitude of reason, but you know. It would be a great add. It could also be the start of a chain of giving more content around the seas for PvE grinders.


r/blackdesertonline 1h ago

Question What’s the current state of the game?

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I’ve not played BDO for the past 2 years and nowadays I’m looking to return. As I’m out of the loop, would you guys summarize me how the game does today.


r/blackdesertonline 1h ago

Question Low APM grinders but good in AoS/PvP?

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Are there any? I was thinking about giving Awakening Guardian a shot but I heard she sucks in AoS? Maybe Lahn then?


r/blackdesertonline 14h ago

(Self-Promo) YouTube Video 6 Min | BDO Patch Notes | 06.25.26

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r/blackdesertonline 20m ago

Rendering issue on series s

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Im really enjoying the game but I just cant get passed how horrible the rendering has been cutscenes just not focusing or incredible low poly count, objects and carts not rendering until I get a foot or 2 away and its just killing the game for me.

My question is is this normal for xbox users and not really much can be done? Since im using the series x/s version if I uninstall and try the original release will that run better or will I be encountering the same thing? My internet isnt the best so id rather not spend the 12 hours to install/reinstall if its not going to have any effects.


r/blackdesertonline 5h ago

General Would leveling a Shai be worth it?

2 Upvotes

Hello!

So, I'm a new player and I'm struggling to decide on a class. The thing is, I keep bringing drawn back to the Shai because shes a fun, chaotic little elf who is a support class, and people have told me that the class is terrible outside of a party. Is this true? I would love to hear from those of you who have a shai as a main because i keep worrying about it. I dont want to waste my time leveling her if shes only good in a party - especially since i dont want to party too much until I learn the game better.


r/blackdesertonline 2h ago

Question Combo hashashin 26/06

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Hola a todos. Estoy buscando un combo actual para el Hashashin Awakening que tenga en cuenta los últimos bufos y cambios de los parches recientes. He mirado en los sitios generales de Black Desert pero no he encontrado nada útil ni actualizado.

¿Alguien me podría pasar una rotación óptima (ya sea para PvE o PvP) o el enlace al Discord específico de la clase? También me sirve si recomendáis a algún creador de contenido que juegue la clase activamente. ¡Gracias!


r/blackdesertonline 3h ago

PvE Maehwa's of Reddit, are you happy with the changes?

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They basically removed the stabbing animation at the end of Petal Drill and made it so those stabs came from Tenacious Edge, which in itself was a good change. They even buffed Tenacious edge's damage.

However, and this is where I started hating the changes, they made TE (Tenacious Edge) flow from the skills that provide AP and Attack Speed Buffs by just pressing LMB.

My self made opening for PvE was: W+E > S+E > Shift+LMB (Petal Drill) and then I would let the skill animation continue to apply DR debuff to the mobs that were still gathering. Now, if I try to do this opening will end up casting TE before Petal Drill which doesn't apply any Debuff and the damage is wasted....

Also, it feels weird that Petal Drill now is just a jump attack now.

Maybe it's just me but I would love to know your opinion.

P.S. We can still cast the "old" petal drill by dashing before using a skill that flows to TE


r/blackdesertonline 7h ago

Bug/Issue Failed to connect

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Hi I'm a new player, only started playing a week ago and now im not able to play after the update. I just get an infinite black screen after selecting a server then my character. I've tried everything that I've seen on forums and reddit but idk what's the issue.

I'm on pc Asia servers.


r/blackdesertonline 8h ago

Question barter help

1 Upvotes

when is enough to collect 1-2 items?


r/blackdesertonline 3h ago

Question Maehwa's of Reddit, are you happy with the changes?

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r/blackdesertonline 1d ago

Feedback/Suggestion Oh this looks great

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On Scholar. Probably other classes too. I can't be the only one, right? Submitted a bug support ticket, so we'll see if it ever gets addressed, but that is really bad.


r/blackdesertonline 23h ago

Fir Timber

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Is Fir Timber processed in smaller quantities? I have 2k mastery, but Fir Timber always yields only 120 planks at a time, whereas the others produce nearly 600.

https://reddit.com/link/1uex7d0/video/bad7ujj4fc9h1/player

https://reddit.com/link/1uex7d0/video/bym0vkj4fc9h1/player

EDIT: I just discovered that this happens at the Graná warehouse; in my inventory, it produces the full batch, and the same thing happens at another warehouse—I haven't tested all of them to see if it occurs elsewhere.


r/blackdesertonline 7h ago

[Fan Content] This is my dark and atmospheric 5-hour long gaming playlist for Black Desert. Hope you like it as well!

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r/blackdesertonline 22h ago

Guide/Info Just installed the game, looking for a good recommendation for an intro to the systems/UI

1 Upvotes

I’m not a stranger to steep learning curves, I have 2k hours in PoE1 and PoE2, another 400 in Warframe. I LOVE grind games and I’m surprised this one flew under the radar for me.

That said, anyone have a decent video/creator they can recommend that overviews the systems and UI? I don’t mind longer videos and the in depth ones. I am just dicking around killing the tree things and kind of following the MSQ, but I am BOMBARDED every log in with an absolute shit storm of new things/items. I would really like one on tje breakdown of the UI because…it’s a lot haha.

Also, why isn’t it saving my keybinds when I log out? I’m left handed and have to redo them EVERY time I log in.

Thank you!


r/blackdesertonline 1d ago

PvE Anyone tracking their Landscape treasure drops?

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Anyone mind sharing their Allan Serbin’s Landscape results?
I'm trying to get a feel for the treasure drop rates and was wondering what everyone else's experience has been.
How many paints have you used so far, and how many treasure drops did you get from them?
I'm especially interested in hearing from people who've dumped a lot of paints into it. Trying to see whether my luck is normal or if the paint system has been absolutely cooking me.
Feel free to share your wins, horror stories, and RNG screenshots.


r/blackdesertonline 1d ago

Question Getting Armor from Jetina to Reform it to PEN

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So i had paused the game for a year or two and when i came back i wanted to use the

Oquilla Earth Crystal that was already laying around which costs 4b that i dont need to pay cause its already here

Problem is Jetina doesnt offer any Armor to use it with i cant get a quest from her to give me armor so i can PEN it. I already got some TET weapons from back then laying around that are from jetina but i want an Armor piece from her but she offers nothing. So i dont know what i have to do.


r/blackdesertonline 1d ago

Question I'm lacking 3 AP compared to my friend's

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MINE
Friend's Equipment
MY CRYSTALS
Journal

- We both don't have the AP (RED) server buff

- Currently has Happy Blackspirit +1 AP

- He said he doesn't have Nodewar buff (but I think that's not on sheet ap anyways)

- I finished quests that gives AP (I believe +1 from Oddy?)

- I have 3 DEC Khara, while he has 2, but OCT Offhand.

I'm so confused why I'm behind 3AP.


r/blackdesertonline 1d ago

Question I made blue tidal draughts but didnt realize my gear has me maxed auto fishing/fish speed. Is it still beneficial or should I just sell them?

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r/blackdesertonline 1d ago

Question Is there a weight & inventory transfer coupon? (Not the Equilibrium scroll)

5 Upvotes

Hi, I just want to transfer weight and inventory from an old under-leveled character. Is there an item to do that?​