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Black Desert Online – 16 August 2023 Patch Notes | Unleash Chaos with Vistani’s Curse!

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Black Desert Online – 16 August 2023 Patch Notes | Unleash Chaos with Vistani’s Curse!

16 August Patch Notes

Release Notes

Content and Environment

General

  • The Demonweb Pits introduction quest “A Personal Summons” now clarifies that players need to also complete the mission “Whispers in the Dark” in order to access the Whispering Post. “Whispers in the Dark” is available regardless of item level until the next module is released.
Future Events
  • The event "2x Currency: Legacy Campaigns" now boosts Infernal Scrap and Canian Iron Bars from the Path of the Fallen campaign.

Combat and Powers

General
  • Vistani Artifact Set Bonus, Eilistraee's Grace Ring Update
    • Vistani's Curse and Midnight's Malady have been reworked. This should allow players to use multi-target at-wills to constantly re-apply both bonuses to a single target (but no stacking!)
    • Both powers should now work 'as described'
Mount Powers
  • Uni: Uni's Charge is no longer cancelled if a player uses an Encounter or Daily power after activating it, but before it hits the target.
    • Dev note: This is an attempt to address a report that Uni's Charge would sometimes not take effect after activation. It's possible there are other circumstances; we'll keep an eye out for further reports in case this fix is incomplete.

Items and Economy

General
  • The end chest of the Demonweb Pits dungeon should now have a chance to drop Legendary and Epic rings when completing Advanced mode.

Marni's Realm

The monster placement in the Marni's Realm has been partially changed. We've tried to keep the overall balance and profit as similar as possible, and if there are any shortcomings, we will continue to make improvements together. Thank you.
  • Revamped the following 38 Private Monster Zones in Marni's Realm.            
    • Improved the accessibility of Marni's Realm for more Adventurers via server optimization.            
      • Adjusted the positions and ranges of each zone.
      • Some objects and animals that exist in the regular Monster Zones will no longer appear in Marni's Realm.
    • Reduced the monster respawn time within Marni's Realm significantly. (Note: For some cases, it remains the same as before.)
Revamped 38 Monster Zones in Marni's Realm
Monster Zones Recommended AP
Bashim Base 100
Desert Naga Temple 100
Titium Valley 100
Fadus Habitat 120
Gahaz Bandits’ Lair 140
Crescent Shrine 140
Cadry Ruins 140
Tshira Ruins 140
Polly’s Forest 160
Traitor’s Graveyard 160
Protty Cave 170
Centaurus Herd 190
Blood Wolf Settlement 190
Sherekhan Necropolis (Day) 210
Roud Sulfur Mine 210
Pila Ku Jail 210
Manshaum Forest 240
Forest Ronaros Area 240
Thornwood Forest 250
Kratuga Ancient Ruins 250
Aakman Temple 250
Hystria Ruins 250
Star’s End 260
Sycraia Underwater Ruins 260
Jade Starlight Forest 280
Gyfin Rhasia Temple 300
Ash Forest 300
Crypt of Resting Thoughts 310
[Elvia] Biraghi Den 240
[Elvia] Swamp Fogan Habitat 260
[Elvia] Swamp Naga Habitat 260
[Elvia] Saunil Camp 270
[Elvia] Bloody Monastery 280
[Elvia] Orc Camp 280
[Elvia] Rhutum Outstation 280
[Elvia] Primal Giant Post 290
[Elvia] Hexe Sanctuary 300
[Elvia] Troll Habitat 310

New Additions and Improvements

Ninja

Awakening
Core: Corrupt Sword Dance
  • Fixed an issue where the stiffness effect of the attack 1 of Nito Stance and Jodan Stance was not applied in PvP.

Wizard

Main Weapon
Spellbound Heart
  • Fixed an issue where the skill disappeared when transitioning to Godr Sphera using Hellfire or Water Sphere while Spellbound Heart was summoned.
  • Fixed an issue where the movement speed increase effect was not applied even though Spellbound Heart was summoned when transitioning to Succession while Arne or Marg was summoned.

Witch

Main Weapon
Spellbound Heart
  • Fixed an issue where the skill disappeared when transitioning to Aad Sphera using Detonative Flow while Spellbound Heart was summoned.
  • Fixed an issue where the movement speed increase effect was not applied even though Spellbound Heart was summoned when transitioning to Succession while Gorr or Tett was summoned.

Dark Knight

Succession
Prime: Air Strike
  • Fixed an issue where the Bound effect was not applied in the extra attack when the attack 1 of the skill missed.
Prime: Kamasylvia Slash III
  • Fixed an issue where there was no description of the Critical Hit Rate effect that only applies to monsters in the skill description.

Nova

Succession
Absolute: Vengeful Star
  • Fixed an issue where the skill was activated even when it's locked in Succession.

Sea Palace - Rabbit Liver Scramble

  • Become a rabbit or turtle at the Sea Palace to participate in a 7-player game of Rabbit Liver Scramble.
    • If you become a turtle of the Sea Palace, take the rabbit's liver for the Dragon King!
    • If you become the rabbit, keep the liver safe, find the real key, and escape the palace!

Item

Treasure - Krogdalo's Sanctuary

The treasure exclusive for Mythical Horses, Krogdalo's Sanctuary, has been added. Adventurers who possess all three types of Mythical Horses can now ride them conveniently according to the situation, befitting the dedication you have shown so far. We hope that Krogdalo's Sanctuary will serve as a new goal for many adventurers who have an interest in Mythical Horses, further enriching their enjoyment of Black Desert..

Krogdalo's Sanctuary

  • The sanctuary of of Krogdalo's offspring, “Krogdalo's Sanctuary,” has been discovered.
    • Krogdalo's Sanctuary is a treasure item that allows you to store and retrieve the 3 types of Dream Horses anytime, anywhere..
    • Krogdalo's Sanctuary is accessible for the three Mythical Horses: Mythical Arduanatt, Mythical Diné, and Mythical Doom..

How to obtain Krogdalo's Sanctuary

  • While mounted on one of the three Mythical Horses, visit [Eldest Spirit] Merindora in Grána to accept the [Krogdalo's Sanctuary] questline..
Krogdalo's Sanctuary
Quest Objective
[Krogdalo's Sanctuary] Krogdalo's Seeds Talk to Merindora.
[Krogdalo's Sanctuary] The First, Wind Bring a Mythical Arduanatt to Krogdalo's Trace.
[Krogdalo's Sanctuary] The Second, Earth Bring a Mythical Diné to Krogdalo's Trace.
[Krogdalo's Sanctuary] The Third, Flame Bring a Mythical Doom to Krogdalo's Trace.
[Krogdalo's Sanctuary] Krogdalo's Gift Talk to Krogdalo's Trace.

Krogdalo's Sanctuary exclusive title, [Celestial Pathfinder]

  • Upon completing all quests for Krogdalo's Sanctuary, you can use the [Celestial Pathfinder] title.

How to use Krogdalo's Sanctuary

  • Clicking on the horse icon in the upper left corner of the screen with a character that has Krogdalo's Sanctuary allows you to store one of each Mythical Horse via the Krogdalo's Sanctuary UI.
  • The stored Mythical Horses can be retrieved at any time while idling and can be swapped with other stored Mythical Horses.

Notes on Krogdalo's Sanctuary

  • If you have retrieved any of the Mythical Horses from Krogdalo's Sanctuary, you cannot store Krogdalo's Sanctuary in the storage.
  • You cannot retrieve Mythical Horses in the Red Battlefield or Battle Arena where mounts cannot be used.
  • You cannot store Mythical Horses carrying trade goods in Krogdalo's Sanctuary.
Krogdalo is the King of Celestial Horses who came down to care for the earth at the command of the Goddess. When he came down from the skies his majestic appearance and thunderous hoof-beat drew a hundred spirits admirers to follow behind him. Clouds of five colors floats above his head, and music could be heard among the cloud. 

Krogdalo pulled out some hair from his mane and let it disperse. From his hairs came the windtrees, and fire. After he finished touring this world he went back to the skies above. It is said that he sometimes comes back down to visit his children.
- "Legendary Krogdalo," The Great Library of Grána 

Mass opening of Production Node Sacks

You can now open all the sacks obtained from Nodes in one go. In fact, we began developing this feature when we started converting each by-product into a sack, but it took a little longer due to complexities in the process. We apologize to adventurers who may have found it inconvenient to open each one individually. Moving forward, we will strive to implement these quality-of-life improvements in a more timely manner..
  • Improved so that now you can open multiple sacks obtained by workers at production nodes at once.
    • Some Farmer's Sack
    • Some Miner's Sack
    • Some Archaeologist's Sack
    • Some Fisherman's Sack
* When opening sacks, selecting the "Max LT" button will open as many sacks as possible within the weight limit.
* When opening multiple sacks at once, make sure to have enough inventory slots before opening.

  • Changed the icon of Deboreka Earring.
Icon Item Description
Deboreka Earring

  • 'Changed the purchasing location of the [Guild] Oberin’s Gold Ingot as follows:
Before After
- Oberin’s Guild Shop located in Muiquun Town - Oberin’s Guild Shop located in Muiquun Town
- Oberin’s Guild Shop located in Ibellab Oasis
- Marzana’s Guild Shop located in Ibellab Oasis
* Marzana’s Guild Shop can be used after completing the questline of Oberin and Marzana, who competed for exclusive rights to the new trade route.
  • Changed the category in which the following items are sorted when using the inventory sorting by category:
    • Usable: Florchestra Contrabass
    • Life Skill Material: [Blueprint] Florchestra Contrabass, Dewdrop of Soil’s Soliloquy
  • Improved to show the number of free slots required in the inventory when opening sack type items.

Monster

Improved Junk loot acquisition in some Monster Zones

  • Adjusted the amount of Junk loot that can be obtained in the following Monster Zones.
Monster Zone Changes
[Elvia]
Rhutum Outstation
Changed the number of Junk loot that can be obtained from the following monsters from 1-3 to 2-5:
Rhutum Soldier, Rhutum Fighter, Rhutum Elite Brawler, Rhutum Wizard, Rhutum Archer

[Elvia] Primal Giant Post
Reduced the respawn time of monsters in [Elvia] Primal Giant Post by approximately 21% compared to before, allowing them to respawn faster
Changed the number of Junk loot that can be obtained from the following monsters from 1-2 to 2-4:
Giant, Giant Brawler, Giant Combatant
Changed the amount of Agris Fever consumed when defeating the following monsters:   
- Giant, Giant Brawler, Giant Combatant: 15 → 66             
- [Galgu-haneun] Giant, Giant Brawler, Giant Combatant: 20 → 60             
- [Boss] Gehaku: 100 → 300
[Elvia]
Quint Hill
Changed the number of Junk loot that can be obtained from the following monsters from 1-2 to 3-5:
Troll, Troll Warrior, Troll Thrower, Troll Porter, Troll Elite Warrior
Gyfin Rhasia Temple (Underground) Changed the number of Junk loot that can be obtained from defeating Gyfin Rhasia Decimator from 1-2 to 2-4.
Changed the number of Junk loot that can be obtained from defeating [Fragment of Despair] Gyfin Rhasia Decimator from 1-2 to 2-4.
Changed the number of Junk loot that can be obtained from the following monsters from 2-3 to 3-5:
Gyfin Rhasia Flamen, Gyfin Rhasia Guard, Gyfin Rhasia Crusher
[Dehkia]
Olun’s Valley
Changed the number of Junk loot that can be obtained from the following monsters from 1 to 1-2:
Boulder Golem, Rock Golem, Indomitable Golem

Node & Conquest War

Node War Participation Opportunity Return Conditions

  • Changed the conditions for returning Node War participation opportunity.
Before After
If the participant's guild (alliance) in the Node War either destroys an enemy fort or achieves a total of 100 or more kills/deaths, the opportunity will be returned. If within the first 10 min the guild (alliance) fort is not destroyed, and the participant's guild (alliance) either destroys an enemy fort or achieves a total of 100 or more kills/deaths, the opportunity will be returned.
* The Node War participation opportunities for guilds/alliances occupying territories are fixed at a maximum of 2 times per week regardless of victory/defeat/liberation, and the opportunities are reset at the end of the Conquest War every Saturday.
- However, if the minimum condition for participation opportunity return is not met when participating in the Node War from a guild/alliance occupying a territory, the opportunities will be exhausted as before, and you will not be able to participate in the Node War.

Node War Individual Reward Conditions

  • Changed the conditions for acquiring individual rewards in Node War.
Before After
If the participant's guild (alliance) in the Node War either destroys an enemy fort or achieves a total of 100 or more kills/deaths, the opportunity will be returned. If within the first 10 min the guild (alliance) fort is not destroyed, and the participant's guild (alliance) either destroys an enemy fort or achieves a total of 100 or more kills/deaths, the opportunity will be returned.
NPC, Background, Sound
  • Improved the travel path at a specific location in Saunil Camp while auto-navigating on a horse.
  • 'Improved the terrain to make it easier to climb onto the stone wall where Martha Kiyen is located during the quest "Forgotten Vow" in Atoraxxion.

UI

Find My Item Hotkey - Ctrl + F

We've incorporated the Ctrl + F key, which many of you frequently use when searching for something, into the "Find My Item" feature as well. Since this is a popular function, it's our small hope that you'll be able to use it more naturally.
  • Added a Hotkey (Ctrl + F) for the "Find My Item" feature.
    • 'The "Find My Item" is a feature that allows you to search for all the items you possess within your Family.
      • The searched items can also be retrieved to the current character via the Storage/Transaction Maid.
    • This feature can be used immediately by pressing Ctrl + F, and can also be accessed via different Hotkey or ESC menu - Convenience (F8) - Find My Item.

Improved Find NPCs feature

The "Find NPCs" feature was designed to make it easier to locate NPCs you have encountered at least once while adventuring and learning knowledge in Black Desert. Now, even if you've never met them before, you can search for and find key NPCs such as blacksmiths, innkeeper, sky balloon, food vendor, etc., and receive directions to them.
  • When using the Find NPCs feature, some NPCs can now be searched and navigated without learning their knowledge.
    • NPCs that can be searched and navigated without knowledge include those related to cooking, inn, stable, blacksmith, fishing, and sky balloon.
      • However, NPCs that you don't have the knowledge about will be displayed as "Unknown NPC".
    • When searching in the search bar at the bottom of the Find NPCs, right-clicking the NPC name will display navigation.

Equipment Enhancement Guide

  • Added an equipment enhancement guide that is only visible to new adventurers.
    • When using the Black Spirit's enhancement, an "Equipment Enhancement Guide" button will be displayed on the right side of the UI.
    • In the Equipment Enhancement Guide, you can check the basic information about Black Desert’s equipment enhancement levels and methods.

  • Added the tag, Fixed Dehkia's Lantern Spot to the Monster Zone UI.
    • Check the description of the tag to find out the exact location for summoning Dehkia’s Lantern.

  • The entrance to Atoraxxion, "Talibre’s Door", is now displayed on the World Map (M).
    • This icon will be displayed when you've learned the knowledge of Talibre’s Door via the Atoraxxion main quest.

  • Changed the order of Imoogi in the Black Shrine UI to match the order of Sun, Moon, and Earth bosses.
  • Added a usage guide for the R key when interacting with NPCs.
  • Added a tutorial on how to obtain and combine Vipiko’s Rocking Horse and Vipiko’s Calling Horn for those who haven't claimed them via Challenge (Y).
    • If you are above Lv. 20 without receiving all of the Vipiko’s Challenges, the tutorial will start when entering a Safe Zone.
Web
  • Added a tooltip to the life information icon displayed on the family information page.
  • Fixed the issue where the same type of openID could be linked.
  • The launcher was improved as below:            
    • A back button was added to the identity verification page.
    • Fixed the occurrence of intermittent errors.
Translation
  • Changed and unified the following terms in English:            
    • Biraghi Den Keeper → The Owner of Biraghi's Den
    • Vestige of the Rifts Bestowed by Vaha, Vestige of a Rift Bestowed by Vaha → Vestige of the Rift Bestowed by Vaha
    • Vestige of the Rifts Bestowed by Syca, Vestige of a Rift Bestowed by Syca → Vestige of the Rift Bestowed by Syca
    • Vestige of the Rifts Bestowed by Yolu → Vestige of the Rift Bestowed by Yolu
    • Crystal of Forest → Forest Crystal

Modified or Changed

  • Fixed an issue where the Capturing Rope became unavailable after using Shadows of Hellfire, the exclusive skill of Mythical Doom.
  • Fixed an issue where the Karma decrease message was displayed when hitting the Mythical Horse created by Shadows of Hellfire.
  • Fixed an issue where the message was not displayed when a horse connected to a wagon grows and learns a skill.
  • Fixed an issue where Melee AP increase was applied instead of AP increase when using Blessing of Taebaek V.
  • Fixed an issue where a faintly shimmering light was displayed in the abyss when falling into the sea, during [Magnus] To the Dragon Palace.
  • Fixed an issue where the pack of Manshaum appearing in specific locations in Manshaum Forest had different respawn times compared to other packs.
  • Fixed an issue where the button to exit the Sea Palace was disabled until all conditions were met during a specific quest.
  • Fixed an issue where the location of Marniwave was not saved when changing servers.
  • Fixed an issue where the path was displayed abnormally in a specific location in Velia.
  • Fixed an issue where the icons of the following items were not displayed in the Crafting Notes.
  • Secret Garden Wall, Dreaming Flower Wall, Pleasant Wall, Silk Diamond Wall
  • Fixed the following issues for Gamepad UI:
  • An abnormal message would display when attempting to recharge Dehkia’s Lantern.
  • The key guide setting was disabled when opening the Adventure Log Bookshelf in the Land of the Morning Light and unable to view its contents.
  • Fixed the issue where the character would continue moving after ending the conversation from completing a quest that supports finding the way.
  • Fixed the issue where the UI could not be manipulated after a cutscene ended while checking another character’s bag within the family.
  • [Ranger] Fixed the issue where parts of the Cantabile Clothes outfit were unnatural when worn on a specific body type.
  • [Archer, Wizard, Hashashin, Ninja] Fixed the issue where the hair appeared unnatural when wearing certain outfits after applying the new hair.
  • [Witch] Fixed the issue where effects were not displayed when wearing the following Aad Sphera outfits:
    • Orzeca’s Rose Aad Sphera, Starseeker Aad Sphera, Navillera Aad Sphera
  • Fixed the issue where the quest guidance provided after loading screens such as reconnection or server transfer would guide to a different location.
  • Fixed the issue where the following information was reset in certain situations:            
    • Pad-exclusive UI: World Map bookmarks, Ring Menu
    • Black Spirit’s Rage skill lock
    • Viewing mount inventory in equipment window, setting disguise function, etc.
    • Fairy’s skill settings
    • Item lock settings
    • Adventure Log bookmarks
    • Pet group settings and sorting order, command status, etc.
    • Quick slots (including detachable quick slots) and skill cooldown slots
    • Skill lock
    • Saved skill preset names
    • Voice chat settings
  • Fixed the issue where some NPCs such as Harden and Wolfgang did not appear in the NPC search feature.
  • Fixed the issue where the actions, names, and dialogues of the Dokkebi in the quest “A New Beginning in Land of the Morning Light” did not match.
  • Fixed the issue where the cooldown time setting for skills was not displayed.
  • Fixed the issue where the time displayed in some Boss spawn notifications on the bottom right of the screen did not match the actual time.
  • Fixed the issue where the sorting of received mail in the Mailbox (B) was abnormal.

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