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New Events
Weekend Logins = Get Emblems!
Challenges for Edania’s Echoing Emblems!
1st Round: Aug 15, 2025 (Fri) 00:00 (UTC) - Aug 17, 2025 (Sun) 23:59 (UTC)
2nd Round: Aug 22, 2025 (Fri) 00:00 (UTC) - Aug 24, 2025 (Sun) 23:59 (UTC)
Weekend Logins = 60 Emblems in 2 Weeks!
2 Weeks of Challenges (Y)
for [Event] Edania’s Echoing Emblems & Perfume Rewards
Challenge Rewards
[Event] Edania’s Echoing Emblem x10
Perfume of Deep Sea x6
Perfume of Courage x6
This Challenge (Y) can be completed daily, once per Family.
Double the Radiant Shakatu’s Seals
Daily Login Rewards!
Simply log in and reap the rewards!
With the renewal of Shakatu’s Seal set for 2026, the “[Event] Radiant Shakatu’s
Seal” will be discontinued and consolidated into the Seal of Gratitude during the Dec 31, 2025 (Wed) maintenance.
To help Adventurers who haven’t yet exchanged their seals for their desired
items, the total number of “[Event] Radiant Shakatu’s Seal” obtainable through login
rewards → will be increased from 10 to 20
Now, shall we set off to claim those daily login rewards?
Get all these rewards by simply logging in!
Aug 15, 2025 (Fri) 00:00 (UTC) - Sept 18, 2025 (Thu) 23:59 (UTC)
Major Rewards
[Event] Enhancement Help Kit III
[Event] Radiant Shakatu's Seal
[Event] Dreaming of Adventures Box
Whispers from the New Territory
Time to Subjugate/Gather/Fish!
Edania’s Echoing Emblems
Aug 7, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Sept 4, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance
Engage in subjugation/Gathering/Fishing
to collect Edania’s Echoing Emblems.
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Exchange[Event] Edania’s Echoing Emblems
for Epic Enhancement Items!
Major Rewards
Cron Stone x5,000
[Primordial/Ancient/ J’s Hammer of Loyalty (choose one!)]
Choose Your Transcendent Hammer Box
Advice of Valks (+150 to +200)
[Event]
Enhancement Help Kit
[Event] Dim Origin of Dark Hunger
Artisan’s Memory
When Selecting the Primordial Hammer
Primordial Hammer
After the official Sovereign Sub-weapon update,
the Primordial Hammer can be used on Sovereign Sub-weapons enhanced to TRI (III) or higher.
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Simply Log In for 270 Emblems!
"[Event] Edania’s Echoing Emblems” via Challenge (Y)
Aug 8, 2025 (Thu) 00:00 - Sept 3, 2025 (Wed) 23:59 (UTC)
Play for 30 min
[Event] Edania's Echoing Emblem x5
Play for 60 min
[Event] Edania's Echoing Emblem x5
* These Challenges (Y) can be completed daily once per Family.
Two Weeks to Power Up!
Hot Time Is Back!
Aug 7, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Aug 21, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance
Item Drop Rate +100%
Leveling Faster than Ever during Hot Time!
2-Week Hot Time
1000%
Combat EXP
400%
Skill EXP
100%
Life EXP
* Excludes Trading/Mount
100%
Item Drop Rate
Hot Time Bonuses!
Get Cron Stone x5,000 and Choose Your Transcendent Hammer Box x1
Don’t miss your chance to stock up on enhancement essentials!
* ADVENTURERS FESTIVAL *
In celebration of Black Desert Console's Adventurers’ Festival, here's a set of
Surprise Special Login Rewards
Today, we hosted a special Adventurers’ Festival stream for our Black Desert Console Adventurers!
This heartfelt thank-you stream is the first since the launch of our Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 service.
And while our platforms may differ, our appreciation for all Adventurers remains the same. To share the joy with our PC Adventurers as well, we’ve prepared a special set of login rewards for everyone to join the celebrations!
August 8, 2025 (Fri) 00:00 (UTC) - October 1, 2025 (Wed) 23:59 (UTC)
Rewards You Don't Want to Miss!
Mythical Censer
Choose Your Rare Hammer Box
Advice of Valks (+180/+200/+250)
A Total of
10,000 Cron Stones
Daily Login Rewards
[Day 1]
Value Pack (7 Days) *Instantly activated
[Day 2]
Blessing of Kamasylve (7 Days)
*Instantly activated
[Day 3]
Secret Book of Old Moon (7 Days)
*Instantly activated
[Day 4]
[Event] Adventurous Memories (10th Anniversary)
[Day 5]
Blood-eyed Visor
[Day 6]
Choose Your Rare Hammer Box
[Day 7]
Mythical Censer
[Day 8]
Advice of Valks (+180)
[Day 9]
[Event] Shakatu's Splendid Box
[Day 10]
Advice of Valks (+200)
[Day 11]
[Event] Shakatu's Splendid Box
[Day 12]
Advice of Valks (+250)
[Day 13]
[Event] Shakatu's Splendid Box
[Day 14]
Cron Stone x2,000
[Day 15]
Cron Stone x1,000
[Day 16]
Cron Stone x1,000
[Day 17]
Cron Stone x1,000
[Day 18]
Cron Stone x1,000
[Day 19]
Cron Stone x1,000
[Day 20]
Cron Stone x1,000
[Day 21]
Cron Stone x2,000
Illuminate Your Adventure
with Pearl's Blessings!
Aug 7, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Sept 4, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance
Claim rewards based on Pearls spent via Pearl Shop (F3) - “Pearl’s Blessings” at the top right of the screen!
Major Rewards
Choose Your Glorious Outfit Box
40% Discount Coupon
Choose Your Resplendent Journey Box
[Item Copy/Caphras Extraction]
Item Copy & Extract Caphras Stones with Ease!
Caphras Stones at 1 Silver per stone, 100% extraction rate!
Item Copy with only 1 Marni’s Unstable Fuel!
July 24, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Aug 21, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance
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Caphras Stone Extraction
Take any Caphras-enhanced item to a blacksmith in town to extract stones for 1 Silver each at a 100% extraction rate!
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Item Copy during the Event
with Just 1 Marni’s Unstable Fuel!
Copy my character’s gear onto another character!?
With just 1 Marni’s Unstable Fuel,
Item Copy with ease!
Use the Character Tag system to link them with another character to share EXP and one set of copied gear during the event..
▲ Marni’s Unstable Fuel can be purchased for 10 million Silver from Old Moon Manager NPCs found in any major city.
Transcending All Limits
Upgrade Sovereign Main Weapon!
Garmoth's Heart became more powerful and versatile!
Claim yours and reform your Sovereign main weapon.
July 10, 2025 (after maintenance) - Nov 27, 2025 (before maintenance)
Adventurers, gather 'round!
With the [AP +3] Sovereign main weapon update, the Inverted Heart of Garmoth has arrived.
Complete the objectives during the event, then open the Challenge (Y) tab to claim your reward.
* This challenge can be completed once per Family.
Don't miss out—make sure you finish all the objectives before the event ends!
| Challenge Objectives |
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The "Claim" button will be activated when you complete all of the below!
1️⃣ Reach 200 hours of Family playtime 2️⃣ Have the [Knowledge] Wuju - If any character in your Family has already finished the "[The Magnus] Wuju's Gift...?" quest, you already have this knowledge. You can double-check via the Knowledge (H) - Find Knowledge feature.
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Q. How can I check my Family playtime?
A. Open My Information (P) and look under the Basic tab.
Q. I can’t progress through the “[The Magnus] Wuju's Gift...?” quest.
A. To start the "[The Magnus] Wuju's Gift...? Quest and get [Knowledge] Wuju, you'll need to complete these quests first:
1. [The Magnus] Greetings
2. [The Magnus: Special Gift] Traveler at Velia Duel Arena
* Only characters who've completed both quests can start "[The Magnus] Wuju's Gift...?"
* If any character in your Family has already completed "[The Magnus] Wuju's Gift...?", you can check if you have the knowledge via Knowledge (H) - Find Knowledge.
Tip! Want to see what you need to start a quest? Hover your mouse over the arrow in the Quests (O) UI to check the requirements!
10 Billion Silver for New Adventurers!
Embark on an Exciting New Journey!!
Support Funds worth 10 billion Silver for New Adventurers!
Meet the requirements below and earn rewards via Challenge (Y)!.
New Adventurer Eligiblity
Who is considered a New Adventurer?
* An adventurer for whom 60 days (1,440 hours) have not yet passed since starting the game. If new adventurer benefits are active, the icon will be displayed at the top of the screen.
If you meet the following requirements as a New Adventurer, you can earn up to 10 billion Silver in Support Funds via Challenge (Y)!
Tip!
Once you’ve completed the requirements, simply click the "Claim" button in Challenge (Y)!
▲ The "claim" button will be activated for any completed challenge.
Don’t forget to visit a “Storage Keeper" in any town to sell your Gold Bars for Silver.
[Mentor & Mentee]
Shared Growth, Doubled Joy!
When a Mentee adventurer enters a coupon code and completes up to stage 7,
both the Mentor and Mentee will receive 
6,000 Cron Stones, along with a host of
amazing rewards!
June 26, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Nov 27, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance
“Mentor” Adventurer
Anyone who created a Family before the June 5, 2025 (Thu) maintenance
“Mentee” Adventurer
Anyone who created a Family after the June 5, 2025 (Thu) maintenance
How to Participate
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Mentors: Log in, receive your coupon codes
and talk to your Mentees.
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Mentors: Share the coupon codes with Mentees who created their Family after the June 5, 2025 (Thu) maintenance!
Mentees: Enter the coupon code you received!
* Entering the code will grant you the [Event] Letter of Connection..
Coupon valid until: Nov 27, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance
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As Mentees complete each stage mission, both Mentors and Mentees will earn great rewards at every stage!
* Rewards can only be claimed after completing the previous stage. All rewards will be sent via in-game Mail (B) after weekly maintenance.
| Stage | Mission | Mentee Reward(s) | Mentor Reward(s) |
| Stage 1 | Reach Lv. 20 |  Choose Your Academia/Primavera Outfit Box  [Title] Mentee |
[Title] Mentor |
| Stage 2 | Reach Lv. 57 |  Blessing of Old Moon Pack (30 Days) |
Choose Your Academia/Primavera Outfit Box |
| Stage 3 | Join a Guild | Blessing of Old Moon Pack (30 Days) |
 Artisan's Memory x30 |
| Stage 4 | Graduate from the Season |  Choose Your Lucky Pet Box  Choose Your PEN (V) Capotia Accessory Box Travel Aid 30% Discount Coupon |
Travel Aid 20% Discount Coupon |
| Stage 5 | Reach 270 AP (Based on the higher value between your main weapon and awakening weapon) * Calculated every Wednesday at 01:00, based on the stats shown in your Equipment window. |
 Secret Scroll of Pure Equilibrium  Cron Stone x1,000  Advice of Valks (+100) |
Cron Stone x1,000 Advice of Valks (+100) |
| Stage 6 | Reach 630 GS (Based on the higher value between your main weapon and awakening weapon) * Calculated every Wednesday at 01:00, based on the stats shown in your Equipment window. |
Cron Stone x2,000 Advice of Valks (+200) |
Cron Stone x2,000 Advice of Valks (+200) |
| Stage 7 | Reach 650 GS (Based on the higher value between your main weapon and awakening weapon) * Calculated every Wednesday at 01:00, based on the stats shown in your Equipment window. |
Cron Stone x3,000 Choose Your BD9/BD9+ N Box 20% Discount Coupon |
Cron Stone x3,000 Choose Your BD9/BD9+ N Box 20% Discount Coupon |
Bonus Mentor Reward
when you have two Mentees
who have completed up to stage 7
Mentor Reward
Cron Stone x3,000
Adventurers, thank you all for joining Heidel Ball 2025.
May your journey ahead shine ever brighter,
Heidel Ball Special Login Rewards
Main Rewards
J’s Hammer of Loyalty x3
Advice of Valks
(+200) ~ (+150)
Mythical Censer x3
Special Outfit Box capturing the journey of adventurers x2
Summer Splash Rewards Extravaganza!
[Season: Summer Break]
March 19, 2025 (Wed) after maintenance ~ June 25 Oct 2, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance (Updated)
Reach Lv. 60 with a Season Character and claim
all the following via Challenge (Y)!
[NEW!]
Choose Your PEN (V)
Boss Defense Gear Box
[Get Settled In!]
Radiant Start Box
[One More for the Road!]
Radiant Start Box
[NEW!]
Cool Wind Fishing Rod
Start the Adventure of Your Dreams!
Get Your Mythical Horse Box!
Dec 24, 2024 (Tue) after maintenance - Always
A Mythical Horse, the mounts with the most special abilities,
will be given to all Adventurers.
We hope your future adventures will be as relentless
as the Mythical Horses galloping across the lands of Black Desert.
will be given to all Adventurers.
We hope your future adventures will be as relentless
as the Mythical Horses galloping across the lands of Black Desert.
Mythical Horse Introduction
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Mythical Arduanatt
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   Main Skills: Mighty Leap, Soaring Wings, Wings of Swiftness
Mythical Arduanatt is a reborn of Dream Horse Arduanatt pair through Mythical Awakening.
Alongside Arduanatt's sky-gliding ability, it can charge forward through the air, hover in place, and dive faster while gliding.
* If this is your first Mythical Horse, we strongly recommend you get the Mythical Arduanatt. * For Mythical Arduanatt, its appearance is altered using Quturan's Fruit upon registration and cannot be changed to the red/black appearance. |
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Mythical Doom
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   Main Skills: Shadows of Hellfire, Infernal Sprint, Infernal Legion
Mythical Doom is a reborn of Dream Horse Doom pair through Mythical Awakening.
Besides the Dark Sprint for a second sprint on the ground, it boasts Infernal Sprint for even faster and longer runs.
It can also summon Doom's Shadow, allowing you and your party/platoon members to ride, even with Two-seater skill.
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Mythical Diné
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   Main Skills: Quicksilver, Triple Jump, Protection of Okiara
Mythical Diné is a reborn of Dream Horse Diné pair through Mythical Awakening.
It can freely cross deserts with nature's energy and run on water using the Breath of Okiara.
It also jumps higher with Triple Jump and takes no fall damage from high places.
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Another Season Character Ticket!
Deadeye, leader of the Canary Gang, has arrived!Max character slots expanded to 38 slots!
A Season Character Ticket was distributed with the Dec 24, 2024 (Tue) maintenance.
* You can hold up to 5 Season Character Tickets at a time. Extra tickets will not be distributed if you already have 5 tickets.
Create and level up a season character!
Get [Season] Seal of Journey as rewards from the Season Pass!
Exchange the seals for items you need from the 
Manage Currency UI!
Mythical Censer
Combat/Skill EXP Exchange Coupon
Weapon Exchange Coupon Box
Advice of Valks (+120)
The start of the new season you've dreamed of
Season: DREAM
Season: DREAM is here to fully support your journey, Adventurer.
Start an exciting adventure with a host of seasonal benefits!
Embark on a Dream Adventure
with the Mythical Horse!
The most extraordinary mount in Black Desert, Mythical Horse is coming to all adventurers.
Log into Black Desert now and claim your "Choose Your Mythical Horse Box" from Challenge (Y)!
To help your dreams take flight!
1. Dream of Rapid Progress
Grow at blazing speed like Mythical Doom!
Season Server Hot Time +1,000%
2. Dream of Greater Challenges
Reach new heights like Mythical Arduanatt!
Season-exclusive gear you can use even after graduation
3. Dream of Easy Settling
Get versatile items like Mythical Diné!
Infinite potion materials and
enhancement item support
4. Leap forward to your Dream
Full gear set upon reaching Level 60 with a Character Season!
1+1 Character Growth / Full TET (IV) Boss Gear Set
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[Permanent Combat Hot Time]
Combat +1,000% Hot Time on Season Servers!
Level up your character faster with 24/7 Hot Time benefits!
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[Easier Progression]
Keep using your Season Server gear even after you graduate.
Use Essence of Ascent to enhance
your PEN (V) Tuvala weapon
to HEX (VI)
Use Essence of Ascent to enhance
your PEN (V) Tuvala accessory
to HEX (VI)
Reached DEC (X)
with your Tuvala gear?
DEC (X) Tuvala weapon
Exchange it for a PEN (V) Blackstar Weapon usable after graduation
DEC (X) Tuvala Accessory
Exchange it for a
TET (IV) Kharazad Accessory usable after graduation!
* From HEX (VI) → SEP (VII) → OCT (VIII) → NOV (IX) → DEC (X) enhancement levels
Tuvala weapons and accessories that reached DEC (X) can be exchanged for items usable after graduation!
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[Useful Item Support]
We'll provide items that are handy even after you graduate!Must-have for PEN (V) Boss Gear
Need weapons for other characters?
Need weapons for other characters?!
Caphras Stone x3,000
Oquilla Piece of the Old Moon x40
Materials for Infinite Potion
Need Ornette's or Odore's Spirit Essence?
Go for those treasure items!
Atanis' Element x100
We also offer items essential for enhancement!
Advice of Valks (+150) x1
Advice of Valks (+130) x2
Advice of Valks (+100) x3
Advice of Valks (+80) x6
Advice of Valks (+60) x10
A total of 22 items to boost your Enhancement Chance!
[PEN (V) Blackstar Weapon]
A New Challenge Awaits
Satisfy both conditions
to claim your very own PEN (V) Blackstar weapon!
Conditions
First, reach Lv. 61 with a character!
Second, complete one of the following quests with the same character!
Satisfied both conditions?
Claim your box from Challenge (Y)!
Choose Your PEN (V) Blackstar Weapon Box
[New & Returning] Step by Step Leveling with Login Rewards
Welcome to Black Desert.
We have support items just for New and Returning Adventurers!
June 6, 2025 (Fri) 00:00 (UTC) – Oct 22, 2025 (Wed) 23:59 (UTC)
New Adventurer?
Adventurers logging in within 60 days (1440 hours) of creating a Family.
* New Adventurer benefits last 60 days after creating your secondary password.
Returning Adventurer?
Adventurers who haven’t logged in to the game for at least 30 days (720 hours) and haven’t used the Web Central Market (Black Desert+/official website) for at least 30 days.
* Returning Adventurer benefits last for 30 days after logging in with the above conditions met.
* You can check the benefit periods for New and 
Returning Adventurers via the Black Spirit window at the top left of the screen.
[Season] Coelacanth is back for the Summer Season!
May 24, 2023 (Wed) after maintenance - Until Further Notice
Rewards
Advice of Valks (+60)
Choose Your Concentrated Boss Crystal Box
Dreamy Crystal of Balance
Burning Moonlight Black Stone
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