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.

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r/blackdesertonline • • 2d ago

PC [Global Lab] October 2nd 2026 - Combat Level and EXP System Revamp, Common Skill Added, Inner Edania Main Quest Improved

53 Upvotes

New Update

Combat level and EXP system revamp

  • Max level 75
  • Extra monster ap/dr for 70+
  • Combat exp overhaul
  • My info/Monster Zone UI improved
  • Level difference benefits/rules changed
  • Exp book gained from PvE/PvP content

Other updates

  • Common Skill added
  • Class level up stats' growth standardized
  • Class balance for Valk/Woosa + class fixes
  • New Tachyon traces added
  • Class tag rotation Musa/Maehwa
  • Event Horizon improved
  • Inner Edania main quest improved
  • Other fixes

Patch


r/blackdesertonline • • 3h ago

Just started playing a couple of days ago, this is my Deadeye!

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Yeah, I made her to my preferences, which is why she's as shredded as she is. I took more screenshots but have no idea where my computer saved them.


r/blackdesertonline • • 21h ago

Pity enjoyers are the real BDO players. Change my mind.

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186 Upvotes

Pity isn't bad RNG. It's a lifestyle.

You get to experience every grind spot, save your failstacks, save your crons, and appreciate BDO's biodiversity.

One-tappers will never understand.


r/blackdesertonline • • 13h ago

Wonder why nobody mentioned yet ...

25 Upvotes

... that PA apparently will hand-out another free Dream horse on Oct 8.

https://static.pearlcdn.com/files/portal/bdo_naeu/news/2026/10/01/dab86618d6820261001101026565.png


r/blackdesertonline • • 2h ago

Question Could we get indicators for when we don't crit?

3 Upvotes

I'm not sure what text it would be, maybe green or something? But it would be nice to know when I don't crit instead of "am i seeing less critical hits"


r/blackdesertonline • • 22h ago

Screenshot I Thought I've Seen It All

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110 Upvotes

An then I saw this at the Velia storage


r/blackdesertonline • • 54m ago

General Whats the end game goal

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I cant figure out whats the goal behind alll the endless Grinding to reach edania 2 when most of the content is capped like nodewars or AoS


r/blackdesertonline • • 1d ago

Screenshot Made new portraits for my chars and wanted to share =3

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r/blackdesertonline • • 8h ago

Question Fastest way to level 2nd seasonal char to 61?

3 Upvotes

So i started playing this game around a week ago and now, 80 hours later (i was home sick so i had LOTS of time) i finally finished all of the questlines, igor Bartali and every other log/questsl that gives ap/dp etc.

That being said, i need the 150 seasonal coins from my other seasonal char, and i really cant bother in this exact moment to do any other quests xD i just really want to get to lvl 60/61 as fast as possible and graduate for the coins. Plz help a brother out


r/blackdesertonline • • 9h ago

Question What should I do next?

4 Upvotes
My current gear.

Hi, I have 160B in raw silver should I get both TET armor pieces, or should I tap the off-hand weapon? I mainly grind at Zephyros Castle, and I'm trying to get into Edana Part 2. With full buffs, I'm at 2040 AP/825 DP. I'm not sure if I can grind at Aphrodon Temple efficiently. Thank you for all the suggestions!!


r/blackdesertonline • • 4h ago

Purchase failed. The payment was not completed due to exceeding the payment limit, payment errors, etc. Please use a different payment method or contact Support.

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im playing BDO through Steam. i tried to purchase Pearl, Steam charged my money and money already in the wallet. However, when i purchase in BDO it said like this:
"Purchase failed. The payment was not completed due to exceeding the payment limit, payment errors, etc. Please use a different payment method or contact Support."

Please help!


r/blackdesertonline • • 22h ago

Feedback/Suggestion Why isn't there a shuriken looking skin for the Ninja, even though we can apply effect paints?

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As you know, the Ninja class requires a Shuriken to use certain skills, but this off-hand weapon has no visible model on the character. While we can dye its skill effects, there is no weapon glow at all. On the other hand, if we equip a Kunai instead, it actually has a visible model that can be dyed, and its weapon glow is clearly visible.

I brought this up to the GMs a while ago, and they mentioned they would look into it, but it’s been months with zero updates or changes.

It would be great if Shurikens received the same visual treatment as Kunais so Ninja players can properly enjoy their weapon dyes and glows too.


r/blackdesertonline • • 14h ago

Question Inner Edania adventure log missing pages

3 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I noticed that my Inner Edania adventure log is missing half of its pages both for Elion and for Aal, anybody has an idea about which quests I should do to complete it? Thanks


r/blackdesertonline • • 1d ago

Fanart Lahn fanart

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311 Upvotes

Fanart of Lahn's Everwaltz Blossom outfit I did last year


r/blackdesertonline • • 13h ago

Switching to Mouse and Keyboard coming from Playstation

3 Upvotes

Hey all. I just started playing BDO on PC and I have a hard time getting used to the Mouse and Keyboard Controlls because I am used to play on Gamepad. Does someone have any advice for me how i can get used the different playstyle?


r/blackdesertonline • • 10h ago

(Self-Promo) YouTube Video solrare of korea madmovie vol 2

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nice video !

please watch 1080 p


r/blackdesertonline • • 1d ago

Question Question, why doesn't PA let the community design more class exclusive outfit designs?

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I've noticed a shocking drop in giving classes more outfits unique to their identity and I'm wondering if it's just lack of inspiration or lack of an outfit development team.

Many of the classes have been around for a couple of years and it's just the same group outfits or the outfit that used to be unique to a certain class now being applied to all.

I don't have an issue with grouping newer outfits if its lore based (like Kamasylvians being one group, ninjas and kunoichi, western future, Calpheons knights and Valkyrie, etc etc) but it does kinda seem bland when your classes lack differentiation from someone else leaving only the release awakening outfit as your only unique choice.

I feel like getting the community to design more outfits will lift the "creative burden" on PA that caused them to even consider AI. Because 1. It brings more outfits that people actually want 2. Expands interest in other classes by giving people the means to make that character uniquely theirs and 3. Puts money not only in the pockets of PA (making this a win win) but also incentivises content creators to create something that will bring them acclaim and profit as well.


r/blackdesertonline • • 1d ago

Meme Why is the ocean like this?

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37 Upvotes

r/blackdesertonline • • 20h ago

Is it possible to see red aoes at all times when using low/optimal settings

3 Upvotes

I’m using low and low/optimal settings and I can see things like the blue circles at aetherion castle. However, at orbita I’m unable to see the red aoes. They are missing something like 85% of the time, and can see them maybe 15% of the time.

Anyone know how to make it so they can be seen 100% of the time?


r/blackdesertonline • • 1d ago

Fanart hello i made some more art :x

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r/blackdesertonline • • 1d ago

Hermesia

6 Upvotes

Are there classes that are good for this spot?

Im ,2155 without bsr with succ zerker and dont hit the dps check (not even close).

When i use bsr in the check i just run out of skills to use (i think) maybe i fumble dps that way?

Anyway maybe there is diff class thats also good?

Edit: i can make it now,

ignoring some potters (somehow sometimes i kill the pack b4 the potters even spawn so i ignore them) helped

Focusing on my combo and turning off all the effects helped me hitting more back attacks, cuz although the overseer ist a bit bigger than the rest he still blends in with the rest when he swings.

This spot is very taxing tho, i was tired after my first hour (3 afk phases) Feels too tryhard for me


r/blackdesertonline • • 1d ago

Nice day

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r/blackdesertonline • • 11h ago

Question Is there a way to use only one Artefact pair?

0 Upvotes

Is there a way to use one pair of artefacts for all life skill presets? so we get the new life skill armor tap. Big W. but do i reall need 20 Artefacts now?


r/blackdesertonline • • 1d ago

Question What items do you constantly have a preorder up for?

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With the new accessories, everyone's list is probably looking pretty similar right now.

But I'm more curious about your traditional, permanent preorders like the Garmoth pet, Triple-Float Fishing Rods, etc.

What are the items you always make sure to keep an order up for?