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Events Nov 5, 2026, 09:21 (UTC) [Shakatu's Month #1] Special Gifts
 

[Shakatu's Month #1]
Special Gifts


Nov 5, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance -
Dec 3, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

 
Shakatu
“Welcome, Adventurer. This month, the Shakatu Merchants are holding a grand market for Shakatu's Month. Let me show you this week's deals. Pick whichever catches your eye.”
Select a deal to learn more.


01

Shakatu's Special Login Rewards

November 6, 2026 (Fri) 00:00 - December 2, 2026 (Wed) 23:59
 
Shakatu
"I've prepared a small gift for visiting. Come by each day for 14 days, and on the last day, I'll give you two of my trade boxes as well."
Week 1
Day 1
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Chest
Day 2
Cron Stone
Cron Stone x500
Day 3
Dim Origin of Dark Hunger
[Event] Dim Origin of Dark Hunger x10
Day 4
Choose Your Resplendent Enhancement Box
[Event] Choose Your Resplendent Enhancement Box
Day 5
Cron Stone
Cron Stone x500
Day 6
Advice of Valks (+200)
Advice of Valks (+200) Box
Choose Your Rare Hammer Box
Day 7
Choose Your Rare Hammer Box
Week 2
Day 8
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Chest
Day 9
Cron Stone
Cron Stone x500
Day 10
Mythical Censer
Mythical Censer
Day 11
Dim Origin of Dark Hunger
[Event] Dim Origin of Dark Hunger x10
Day 12
Cron Stone
Cron Stone x500
Day 13
Advice of Valks (+250)
Advice of Valks (+250) Box
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Chest
Day 14
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Chest x2
✦ Shakatu's Gleaming Chest ContentsDetails ▾
Obtain 1 of the 3 chests
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Silver Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Silver Chest
or
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Gold Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Gold Chest
or
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Treasure Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Treasure Chest
Open and obtain 1 of the 3 chests with a set probability.
Open each chest and obtain 1 of its contents with a set probability.

[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Silver Chest[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Silver Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Gold Bar Box[Event] Shakatu's Gold Bar Box
Contains [Event] Resplendent Gold Bar Box x1-10
Bundle of 10,000 Cron StonesBundle of 10,000 Cron Stones
Bundle of 5,000 Cron StonesBundle of 5,000 Cron Stones
Advice of Valks (+300) BoxAdvice of Valks (+300) Box
Bundle of 2,000 Cron StonesBundle of 2,000 Cron Stones
[Event] Shiny Gold Bar Box[Event] Shiny Gold Bar Box
Bundle of 1,000 Cron StonesBundle of 1,000 Cron Stones
Perfume of TenacityPerfume of Tenacity x20
Perfume of EnvyPerfume of Envy x20
Sturdy Forest TreadSturdy Forest Tread x25
Sharp Black Crystal ShardSharp Black Crystal Shard x180
Magical ShardMagical Shard x150
Crystal Restore Count Coupon (1 Time)Crystal Restore Count Coupon (1 Time)
[Event] Choose Your Resplendent Enhancement Box[Event] Choose Your Resplendent Enhancement Box
Cron StoneCron Stone x600
Cron StoneCron Stone x300

[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Gold Chest[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Gold Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Gold Bar Box[Event] Shakatu's Gold Bar Box
Contains [Event] Resplendent Gold Bar Box x1-10
Bundle of 10,000 Cron StonesBundle of 10,000 Cron Stones
Bundle of 5,000 Cron StonesBundle of 5,000 Cron Stones
Advice of Valks (+300) BoxAdvice of Valks (+300) Box
Kabua's ArtifactKabua's Artifact
Dehkia's Artifact - All Damage ReductionDehkia's Artifact - All Damage Reduction
Dehkia's Artifact - All EvasionDehkia's Artifact - All Evasion
Vell's HeartVell's Heart
Bundle of 2,000 Cron StonesBundle of 2,000 Cron Stones
Silent Crystal of OriginSilent Crystal of Origin
[Event] Shiny Gold Bar Box[Event] Shiny Gold Bar Box
Essence of Dawn BoxEssence of Dawn Box x10
[Event] Choose Your Resplendent Enhancement Box[Event] Choose Your Resplendent Enhancement Box
Bundle of 1,000 Cron StonesBundle of 1,000 Cron Stones
Cron StoneCron Stone x600

[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Treasure Chest[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Treasure Chest
Bundle of 50,000 Cron StonesBundle of 50,000 Cron Stones
Advice of Valks (+400) BoxAdvice of Valks (+400) Box
[Event] Shakatu's Gold Bar Box[Event] Shakatu's Gold Bar Box
Contains [Event] Resplendent Gold Bar Box x1-10
Bundle of 20,000 Cron StonesBundle of 20,000 Cron Stones
Bundle of 15,000 Cron StonesBundle of 15,000 Cron Stones
Bundle of 10,000 Cron StonesBundle of 10,000 Cron Stones
Vell's HeartVell's Heart
[Event] Resplendent Gold Bar Box[Event] Resplendent Gold Bar Box
Bundle of 5,000 Cron StonesBundle of 5,000 Cron Stones
Probability & content info can be found on the official website > Adventurer's Guide > [Random Chance Items & Probabilities List].


02
Trade Token

[Event] Shakatu Merchants Trade Token

A special token used to trade with the Shakatu Merchants.
 
Shakatu
“Whether you're out on a subjugation, gathering, or fishing, show me the fruits of your adventures and I'll reward you with plenty of golden token. You can exchange them for the finest wares my merchants have to offer.”
Featured Exchanges
Advice of Valks (+300) Box
Advice of Valks (+300) Box
Choose Your Rare Hammer Box
Choose Your Rare Hammer Box
Transcended Premium Enhancement Box
Transcended Premium Enhancement Box
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Chest

How to Obtain
Subjugation / Gathering / Fishing
Obtained through activities throughout the world.
Always Obtainable
Daily Login Challenge Y
November 6 (Fri) 00:00 - December 2 (Wed) 23:59
On login 200
Play for 60 min 1,000
31 Total ExchangesExchange in the in-game Manage Currency UI.Details ▾
●3,000 Tokens
Advice of Valks (+300) Box
Advice of Valks (+300) Box
1 per Family
Choose Your Rare Hammer Box
Choose Your Rare Hammer Box
2 per Family
Transcended Premium Enhancement Box
Transcended Premium Enhancement Box
1 per Family
 
●2,000 Tokens
Advice of Valks (+250) Box
Advice of Valks (+250) Box
1 per Family
 
●1,500 Tokens
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Chest
5 per Family
[Event] Thankful Premium Outfit Box
[Event] Thankful Premium Outfit Box
1 per Family
✦ Shakatu's Gleaming Chest ContentsDetails ▾
Obtain 1 of the 3 chests
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Silver Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Silver Chest
or
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Gold Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Gold Chest
or
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Treasure Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Treasure Chest
Open and obtain 1 of the 3 chests below with a set probability, and each chest yields 1 of its contents with a set probability.

[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Silver Chest[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Silver Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Gold Bar Box[Event] Shakatu's Gold Bar Box
Contains [Event] Resplendent Gold Bar Box x1-10
Bundle of 10,000 Cron StonesBundle of 10,000 Cron Stones
Bundle of 5,000 Cron StonesBundle of 5,000 Cron Stones
Advice of Valks (+300) BoxAdvice of Valks (+300) Box
Bundle of 2,000 Cron StonesBundle of 2,000 Cron Stones
[Event] Shiny Gold Bar Box[Event] Shiny Gold Bar Box
Bundle of 1,000 Cron StonesBundle of 1,000 Cron Stones
Perfume of TenacityPerfume of Tenacity x20
Perfume of EnvyPerfume of Envy x20
Sturdy Forest TreadSturdy Forest Tread x25
Sharp Black Crystal ShardSharp Black Crystal Shard x180
Magical ShardMagical Shard x150
Crystal Restore Count Coupon (1 Time)Crystal Restore Count Coupon (1 Time)
[Event] Choose Your Resplendent Enhancement Box[Event] Choose Your Resplendent Enhancement Box
Cron StoneCron Stone x600
Cron StoneCron Stone x300

[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Gold Chest[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Gold Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Gold Bar Box[Event] Shakatu's Gold Bar Box
Contains [Event] Resplendent Gold Bar Box x1-10
Bundle of 10,000 Cron StonesBundle of 10,000 Cron Stones
Bundle of 5,000 Cron StonesBundle of 5,000 Cron Stones
Advice of Valks (+300) BoxAdvice of Valks (+300) Box
Kabua's ArtifactKabua's Artifact
Dehkia's Artifact - All Damage ReductionDehkia's Artifact - All Damage Reduction
Dehkia's Artifact - All EvasionDehkia's Artifact - All Evasion
Vell's HeartVell's Heart
Bundle of 2,000 Cron StonesBundle of 2,000 Cron Stones
Silent Crystal of OriginSilent Crystal of Origin
[Event] Shiny Gold Bar Box[Event] Shiny Gold Bar Box
Essence of Dawn BoxEssence of Dawn Box x10
[Event] Choose Your Resplendent Enhancement Box[Event] Choose Your Resplendent Enhancement Box
Bundle of 1,000 Cron StonesBundle of 1,000 Cron Stones
Cron StoneCron Stone x600

[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Treasure Chest[Event] Shakatu's Gleaming Treasure Chest
Bundle of 50,000 Cron StonesBundle of 50,000 Cron Stones
Advice of Valks (+400) BoxAdvice of Valks (+400) Box
[Event] Shakatu's Gold Bar Box[Event] Shakatu's Gold Bar Box
Contains [Event] Resplendent Gold Bar Box x1-10
Bundle of 20,000 Cron StonesBundle of 20,000 Cron Stones
Bundle of 15,000 Cron StonesBundle of 15,000 Cron Stones
Bundle of 10,000 Cron StonesBundle of 10,000 Cron Stones
Vell's HeartVell's Heart
[Event] Resplendent Gold Bar Box[Event] Resplendent Gold Bar Box
Bundle of 5,000 Cron StonesBundle of 5,000 Cron Stones
Probability & content info can be found on the official website > Adventurer's Guide > [Random Chance Items & Probabilities List].
●1,000 Tokens
[Event] Choose Your Rainbow Outfit Box
[Event] Choose Your Rainbow Outfit Box
1 per Family
 
●500 Tokens
Horse Emblem: Tier 8 Golden Horse
Horse Emblem: Tier 8 Golden Horse
1 per Family
[Event] Choose Your Artisan Worker Box II
[Event] Choose Your Artisan Worker Box II
1 per Family
[Event] Choose Your Artisan Worker Box III
[Event] Choose Your Artisan Worker Box III
1 per Family
[Event] Gula's Courser Training Selection Box
[Event] Gula's Courser Training Selection Box
3 per Family
Supreme Old Moon Box
Supreme Old Moon Box
2 per Family
 
●200 Tokens
[Event] Choose Your Skill Change Coupon Box
[Event] Choose Your Skill Change Coupon Box
5 per Family
Sturdy Forest Tread
Sturdy Forest Tread x10
3 per Family
Choose Your Resplendent Storage Box
Choose Your Resplendent Storage Box
3 per Family
 
●100 Tokens
[Event] Shakatu Merchants Guard's Secret Book
[Event] Shakatu Merchants Guard's Secret Book
1 per Family
Blessing of Mystic Beasts - All AP
Blessing of Mystic Beasts - All AP
5 per Family
Blessing of Mystic Beasts - Damage Reduction
Blessing of Mystic Beasts - Damage Reduction
5 per Family
Perfume of Courage
Perfume of Courage
10 per Family
Perfume of Deep Sea
Perfume of Deep Sea
10 per Family
[Event] Choose Your Landscape Paint Box
[Event] Choose Your Landscape Paint Box
5 per Family
[Event] Giovan Grolin's Support Scroll
[Event] Giovan Grolin's Support Scroll x5
1 per Family
Artisan's Memory
Artisan's Memory x10
5 per Family
Item Collection Increase Scroll
Item Collection Increase Scroll x10
1 per Family
Secret Book of Florin
Secret Book of Florin x10
1 per Family
Sharp Black Crystal Shard
Sharp Black Crystal Shard x10
10 per Family
Magical Shard
Magical Shard x30
5 per Family
Gold Bar 100G
Gold Bar 100G
Unlimited
 
[Event] Shakatu Merchants Guard's Secret Book[Event] Shakatu Merchants Guard's Secret Book Effects
Item Drop Rate+20%
Combat EXP+100%
Skill EXP+20%
Monster Damage Reduction+10
Strength EXP+20%
Breath EXP+20%
* This item will be removed from the Manage Currency exchange list after the event ends during the Dec 3 (Thu) maintenance and deleted during the Dec 10 (Thu) maintenance.
●30 Tokens
Elion's Blessing
Elion's Blessing
5 per Family
 
●10 Tokens
Gold Bar 10G
Gold Bar 10G
Unlimited
 
●1 Token
Gold Bar 1G
Gold Bar 1G
Unlimited
 
Available Monster Zones* Item Drop Rate Increase buffs apply.Details ▾
Balenos
Sycraia Ruins Lower Zone · Sycraia Ruins Upper Zone · Protty Cave
Serendia
Swamp Naga [Elvia] · Swamp Fogan [Elvia] · Biraghi Den [Elvia] · Orc Camp [Elvia] · Altar Imp [Elvia] · Castle Ruins [Elvia] · Bloody Monastery [Elvia]
Calpheon
Primal Giant Post [Elvia] · Quint Hill [Elvia] · Rhutum Outstation [Elvia] · Traitor's Graveyard · Abandoned Monastery (Restricted Territory) · Star's End · Saunil Camp [Elvia] · Cyclops Land [Dehkia's Lantern] · Padix Island · Hexe Sanctuary [Elvia]
Mediah
Shultz Guard · Kratuga Ancient Ruins
Valencia
Gavinya Coastal Cliff · Gahaz Bandits' Lair · Roud Sulfur Mine · Roud Sulfur Mine [Dehkia's Lantern] · Basilisk Den · Bashim Base · Desert Naga Temple · Aakman Temple · Aakman Temple [Dehkia's Lantern] · Waragon Nest · Crescent Shrine · Crescent Shrine [Dehkia's Lantern] · Cadry Ruins · Cadry Ruins [Dehkia's Lantern] · Centaurus Herd · Titium Valley · Pila Ku Jail · Pila Ku Jail [Dehkia's Lantern] · Hystria Ruins · Hystria Ruins [Dehkia's Lantern]
Kamasylvia
Gyfin Rhasia Temple (Upper) · Gyfin Rhasia Temple (Upper) [Dehkia's Lantern] · Gyfin Rhasia Temple (Underground) · Navarn Steppe · Manshaum Forest · Mirumok Ruins · Mirumok Ruins [Dehkia's Lantern] · Forest Ronaros Area · Ash Forest · Ash Forest [Dehkia's Lantern] · Ash Forest [Dehkia's Lantern II] · Fadus Habitat · Polly's Forest
Drieghan
Blood Wolf Settlement · Sherekhan Necropolis (Day) · Sherekhan Necropolis (Night) · Tshira Ruins
O'dyllita
Thornwood Forest · Thornwood Forest [Dehkia's Lantern] · Crypt of Resting Thoughts · Olun's Valley · Olun's Valley [Dehkia's Lantern] · Olun's Valley [Dehkia's Lantern II] · Tunkuta · Tunkuta [Dehkia's Lantern] · Orzekea
Mountain of Eternal Winter
Winter Tree Fossil (All Difficulties) · Murrowak's Labyrinth · Jade Starlight Forest
Ulukita
Darkseekers' Retreat · Yzrahid Highlands · City of the Dead · Tungrad Ruins
Land of the Morning Light
Dokkebi Forest · Honglim Base · Golden Pig Cave · Fortunate Golden Pig Cave
Outer Edania
Aetherion Castle · Nymphamaré Castle · Orbita Castle · Zephyros Castle · Tenebraum Castle · Dark Energy Floodlands (Zephyros) · Dark Energy Floodlands (Great Red Spot) · Dark Energy Floodlands (Orbita)
Inner Edania
Aphrodon Temple · Hermesia Inner Castle · Magaia Temple · Aresion Temple · Scales of Judgment · Event Horizon


03

Once per Family, Shakatu’s Trade Secret

November 5, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance -
November 12, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
 
Shakatu
“A good merchant must know not only an item's true worth, but also what holds greater value to themselves.

This time, I'll let you in on a trade secret of mine. Choose for yourself whichever you believe holds more value.”
Accept "[Event] Shakatu's Trade Secret I" quest from Shakatu in Velia and choose a chest.
Shakatu's Location ▾ Shakatu's location in Velia Village
[Event] Shakatu's Honest Deal Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Honest Deal Chest

Obtain ▼
Cron Stone
Cron Stone
x1,000
or
[Event] Shakatu's Daring Deal Chest
[Event] Shakatu's Daring Deal Chest

Obtain ▼
Cron Stone
1 of
Bundle of 100-5,000 Cron Stones
✦ [Event] Shakatu's Daring Deal Chest ContentsDetails ▾
Open and obtain 1 of the following with a set probability:
Cron StoneBundle of 5,000 Cron Stones1.00%
Cron StoneBundle of 4,000 Cron Stones1.50%
Cron StoneBundle of 3,000 Cron Stones4.00%
Cron StoneBundle of 2,000 Cron Stones12.50%
Cron StoneBundle of 1,000 Cron Stones39.20%
Cron StoneBundle of 500 Cron Stones21.55%
Cron StoneCron Stone x10020.25%
Probability & content info can be found on the official website > Adventurer's Guide > [Random Chance Items & Probabilities List].
 
Shakatu
"If more adventurers come to appreciate the true value of the Honest Deal Chest, I'll reward everyone for their discerning eye."
 
If more Adventurers select the Honest Deal Chest

▼
Cron Stone
 
For all Adventurers
Cron Stone x2,000
* The popularity will be announced in a notice on November 12 (Thu).
Bonus rewards will be sent via Mail (B) during the November 19 (Thu) maintenance.
✦ [GM TIP] Popularity from the previous Path of Choice event Details ▾
Ambitious Path
65%
Steady Path
21%
 
More Adventurers chose Ambitious Path in the last Path of Choice event.

If more Adventurers choose a steady option this time,
Shakatu will send a gift of appreciation to everyone.


Golden Deals For 4 Weeks!
Check out the Shakatu Merchants’ trade schedule over the month of November.
 

Coming Next Week
Shakatu's Gleaming Chest on sale, Secret Code Box



* Notes
- Rewards without a specified quantity will be given as 1 item.
- Event details and duration are subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be announced on this event page without separate notice.
- Event items may have restrictions on trading, selling, and their usage period (expiration), with varying binding settings per item. Items cannot be transferred or restored for these reasons.
- For details on item binding, refer to the in-game item descriptions.
- Issued items or rewards that have been used normally cannot be restored.
- Participating in the event using inappropriate methods may result in disqualification, reward recovery, and restrictions on game access.
- For any questions or concerns regarding the event, please contact [Support].
- Any content not specified on this page is subject to the [Black Desert Event Rules].