GM Notes Apr 23, 2026, 11:00 (UTC)
Events at a glance
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New Events
[Path of Choice] Turnout Bonus Events
The path has been decided by the collective choices of Adventurers worldwide, and the
Challenge (Y) participation goal of 50% has been reached.
Enjoy the Path of Choice event with 3 additional events.
✨ Seal of Choice Exchange Items Added
Don't miss out on the newly added exchange rewards.
EVENT 03
1 Week Only, 3x Garmoth & Vell Bundles
Apr 23, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Apr 29, 2026 (Wed) 23:59
3 on subjugation
Vell Reward Bundle (Advanced/Intermediate)
2 more via quest
Garmoth's Roaring Reward Bundle
How to Get Garmoth's Roaring Reward Bundle1Complete quest
Complete [Weekly] Looting Garmoth after defeating Garmoth. You can then accept the following event quest for each Garmoth's Roaring Reward Bundle you have obtained.
2Talk to Kukao
After defeating Garmoth, talk to the [Fearless] Kukao next to the Node Manager to complete [Event] [Weekly] Gotta Frame It, Garmoth.
Kukao's Location
* This quest can be found under [Quests (O) - New].
[Sailing/Barter] Hot Time & Faster Recruits
Apr 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance – Apr 30, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
Various Quality-of-Life Updates for Bartering. Set sail across the open sea with brand new content.
Apr 16 (Thu) Update NoticeDouble Progression, Sailing/Barter Hot Time
EVENT 02
3 Barter Quests Across the Sea
EVENT 03
Sailors who only visited Velia and Iliya Island
are coming to Port Epheria
The following sailors have come to Port Epheria.
[Diligent] Sailor
[Honest] Sailor
[Strong] Sailor
[Powerful] Sailor
[Quick] Sailor
[Realistic] Sailor
[Curious] Sailor
[Quick-Witted] Sailor
[Born in the Sea] Sailor
EVENT 04
More "Innocent" Sailors
in Port Epheria
▲ Hire the dependable [Innocent] Sailor, who is loved by many captains.
EVENT 05
Hire a sailor to reduce all sailor’s visiting cooldown
by 5 – 10 minutes
▲ The visiting cooldown remains the same if no sailor was hired.
EVENT 06
Double sailor EXP on
any sea monster subjugation.
[Training] Adventures with Your Horse
Apr 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Apr 30, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
Special Training with the Red Hare
Complete 2 new quests from Lorenzo Murray,
the Stable Keeper in Velia and obtain Red Hares.
[1 per Family] [Event] Beginning a New Bloodline Objective: Receive a foal once after breeding
Quest Reward
Horse Emblem: Red Hare x2
Horse Emblem: Red Hare x2* Check Quests (O) - New for details.
* Weekly quests reset every Thursday at 00:00 (UTC) (server time).
Training Hot Time and Mount EXP UP
Daily Special Pass with Pixel Shades
[ Daily Special Pass ]_ □ X
New accessory, Pixel Sunglasses
Check out this round of Daily Special rewards.
📅Sale Period
Apr 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - June 4, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
🎁Reward Claim Period
Apr 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - June 18, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
What is Daily Special?
Press the 
icon at the top left of the minimap.
Once per day, you get a reward just by logging in.
Purchase the Daily Special Pass (3500 Pearls) from the Pearl
Shop (F3) to unlock [Special Pass Bonus].
Shop (F3) to unlock [Special Pass Bonus].
[Path of Choice] Seal of Choice
Apr 9, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - May 7, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
Collect [Event] Seals of Choice and
exchange them for various rewards.
Seal Exchange List
[Path of Choice]
What’s Your Pick?
Apr 10, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance – May 20, 2026 (Thu) 23:59 (UTC)
* Streamlined Season Pass *
Raise a Season Character with
Hyper Growth Season Pass
With updates to Season content,
the [Season] Seal of Journey exchange list has been refreshed.
Progress naturally as you adventure through Black Desert
With the always-on Season Pass, you're on the fast track to explosive growth.
* Easier Season Graduation, Season Pass Renewal *
Season Pass Objectives and Rewards
Buy the Black Spirit Pass from
the Pearl Shop (F3) for even more rewards.
A chance to claim up to 5 Pieces of Edana
[Pieces of Edana] Bahram's Secret Deal
Complete every main quest in Edania,
then seek out Bahram to discover his offer.
1
Begin your journey to earn up to 5 Pieces of Edana
Go to [Qabal] Bahram at Hakinza Sanctuary
and complete [Event] [Piece of Edana] Bahram's Proposal.
'Are you ready to bargain for the Sanctuary's most treasured legacy?'
[Qabal] Bahram
* This quest can be completed once per Family and is available to adventurers Lv. 60 or higher
who have completed [Edana's Defense Gear] Liberation. (Quest (O) - New)
NPC Location
* If you possess knowledge of the NPC, you can also use the Find NPCs feature to locate him.
2
Available after the prerequisite quest and all Edania
main quests!
Accept [Event] [Piece of Edana] Sanctuary's Legacy
and uncover Bahram's secret deal.
| Quest Name | Acceptance Condition | Quest Objective |
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[Event] [Piece of Edana] Sanctuary's Legacy - Aetherion |
Complete [Event] [Piece of Edana] Bahram's Proposal, [Aetherion] Return |
Hand over a PRI (I) Deboreka accessory |
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[Event] [Piece of Edana] Sanctuary's Legacy - Nymphamaré |
Complete [Event] [Piece of Edana] Bahram's Proposal, [Nymphamaré] Grim Tidings |
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[Event] [Piece of Edana] Sanctuary's Legacy - Orbita |
Complete [Event] [Piece of Edana] Bahram's Proposal, [Orbita] Toward Another Tomorrow |
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[Event] [Piece of Edana] Sanctuary's Legacy - Tenebraum |
Complete [Event] [Piece of Edana] Bahram's Proposal, [Tenebraum] Return |
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[Event] [Piece of Edana] Sanctuary's Legacy - Zephyros |
Complete [Event] [Piece of Edana] Bahram's Proposal, [Zephyros] Seize the Throne |
Quest Completion Reward
[Edana's Defense Gear
Crafting/Enhancement]
Piece of Edana
* This quest can be completed once per Family and is available to adventurers Lv. 60 or higher.
Use the obtained Pieces of Edana
to forge and enhance defense gear.
* With simplified pass, level up to PASS the objectives *
Have a Season character? Now’s your chance for
Ultra Fast Leveling with Season Pass
The Season Pass is back with simpler goals.
Explore the world of Black Desert while your Season Pass completes as you grow!
Speed up leveling with the always-on Season Pass.
Transcending All Limits
Upgrade Sovereign Main Weapon!
Garmoth's Heart became more powerful and versatile!
Claim yours and reform your Sovereign main weapon.
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.
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
[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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