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Black Desert
Black Desert
ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer
Pearl Abyss · Pearl Abyss·$9.99
Aug 21, 2019 · 84mo ago

Patch Notes - August 21st 2019

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Major update featuring the revamp of Velia city, the introduction of the Adventurer Support Program, significant monster respawn rate increases, and various class and system optimizations.

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Buffs10

  • Central MarketGreen-rating gears (+13-15) are now grouped, allowing players to selectively choose the enhancement level when purchasing.SeparateGrouped
  • MonstersMonsters in Mediah, Kamasylvia, Valencia, and Drieghan now respawn twice as fast permanently.1x2x rate
  • Shai
    • Dye Window:Added the ability to choose and dye specific instruments (Tring, Tute, Tamtam) when selecting Sol.Added
    • One-Two-Three:Fixed intermittent triggering of One-Two-Three when using ↓ + right-click.IntermittentFixed
    • Hop III:Improved the triggering speed of Hop III for more fluid movement.NormalFaster
  • ArcherExhale:Fixed the issue where Exhale's recovery effect did not apply to allies during World Boss encounters.BrokenFixed
  • MountsRemote Collection:Mounts are now remotely collected to Valencia instead of Muiquun for characters with Karma >= 0.MuiquunValencia
  • General
    • Combat EXP +200% boost during Fever Time periods until September 4.100%300% %
    • Skill EXP +30% boost during Fever Time periods until September 4.100%130% %
    • Reduced loading time when starting the game for a faster login experience.StandardReduced

Nerfs1

  • GeneralAcquisition rates for Red Mercury, Obsidian Dust, Golden Mirage, and Samoga's Molar have been decreased.StandardLower

Bug fixes1

  • RangerRiding the Wind:Fixed an issue where Riding the Wind would trigger instead of Evasive Shot or Charging Wind.FirstCorrected

Other changes3

  • VeliaThe Velia wharf has been completely rebuilt, including the addition of the 'Dancing Marlin' tavern and relocated NPCs.Revamped
  • Central MarketThe standard price range for the Central Market has been tightened, reducing price volatility.+/- 10%+/- 7.5% %
  • MountsBig Ships:Character size now adjusts to fit the scale of large ships, providing more perceived space for parties.StaticAdjusted

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Patch history

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  3. Patch Notes - December 11th 2019Dec 11, 2019 · 80mo

    Introduction of Succession skills for Valkyrie and Tamer, a major revamp of the Guild Boss summoning system, and the addition of the Herald's Journal and Breath of All Creations items.

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  4. [Patch Notes] September 10th 2019Sep 10, 2019 · 83mo

    Introduction of Blue grade Life Skill Mastery equipment and accessories, alongside various class quality-of-life improvements and Altar of Blood event rewards.

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  5. Patch Notes - September 4th 2019Sep 4, 2019 · 83mo

    Introduction of the Life Skill Mastery system, new Rulupee's Travel Log chapters, and various class and item fixes.

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  6. Patch Notes - August 28th 2019Aug 28, 2019 · 84mo

    Introduction of Krogdalo's Horse Gear, Shai trial characters, and various class bug fixes, alongside the permanent addition of Black Spirit's Adventure 1.

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  7. Patch Notes - August 14th 2019Aug 14, 2019 · 84mo

    This update introduces new Bartali's Adventure Log chapters, a variety of limited-time events, Shai class refinements, and a new trade-exclusive transport wagon.

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  8. Patch Notes - August 7th 2019Aug 7, 2019 · 84mo

    This update introduces the Golden Trout fishing event, re-opens the 'Tale of a Fallen Kingdom' questline, and implements significant CC adjustments for the Archer class and quality-of-life improvements for Shai.

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