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Events Aug 23, 2022, 00:00 (UTC) It’s Time to Push the Limit for a +230 Stack
Don’t miss this chance to get up
to a +230 stack!
August 24, 2022 (Wed) after maintenance - September 14 21, 2022 (Wed) before maintenance
The ultimate stage in devour efficiency!
How to Obtain the Origin of Dark Hunger
 

[Event] Essence of Limits

 

[Event] Essence of Devouring

 

Heating

 
 

[Event] Origin of Dark Hunger

[Event] Essence of Devouring can be purchased from Alfredo, the Arms Dealer of Velia, for 300,000,000 Silver.
Learn how to obtain the [Event] Essence of Limits: Click Here!

 
How to use the Origin of Dark Hunger
 
 

[Event] Origin of Dark Hunger

First!
Prepare a +100 Enhancement Chance stack. (Does not count the Valks’ Cry/Adventure Log bonuses).
Exchange the [Event] Seal of Challenge, which you can obtain from defeating monsters, gathering and fishing, for an Advice of Valks (+100)!

Second!
Summon the Black Spirit, open the enhancement window, and select the “Extract” option.

Third!
Select the [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger and Devour it!
The maximum limit for Devouring has been increased from +200 to +230, so now is the time to surpass your limits!

* The Maximum Stack that can be reached using the “[Event] Origin of Dark Hunger” is +230 

Increase Per [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger Depending on Enhancement Stack

+100 ~ +105 → +11 UP!
+106 ~ +111 → +10 UP!
+112 ~ +119 → +9 UP!
+120 ~ +129 → +8 UP!
+130 ~ +144 → +7 UP!
+145 ~ +158 → +6 UP!
+159 ~ +185 → +5 UP!
+186 ~ +208 → +4 UP!
+209 ~ +227 → +3 UP!
+228 → +2 UP!
+229 → +1 UP!

 

 
How do I use the Origin of Dark Hunger efficiently?
Low

I have multiple +100 stacks!

 

Use [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger x25

▶ +230 Stack created!

Use the remaining [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger x3.

▶ +129 Stack created!

 

Use [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger x14

▶ Two +192 Stacks created!

 

Use [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger x6

▶ Four +151 Stacks created!

Use the remaining [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger x4

▶ And a +137 Stack!

 
Middle

I have several 150 stacks!

 

Use [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger x11

▶ Two +203 Stacks created!

Use the remaining [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger x6

▶ And a +182 Stack!

 

Use [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger x19

▶ +229 Stack created!

Use the remaining [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger x9

▶ And a +195 Stack!

 
High

I have several +200 stacks!

 

Use [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger x9

▶ Three +230 Stacks created!

Use the remaining [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger

▶ And a +204 Stack!

 
 
Receive Essence of Limits & Origin of Dark Hunger
Once a Day from Challenge!
August 24, 2022 (Wed) after maintenance - September 13, 2022 (Tue) 23:59 (UTC)
 

After August 24 (Wed) Maintenance

[Event] Origin of
Dark Hunger x2

 

August 25 (Thu) @ 00:00 (UTC)

[Event] Origin of
Dark Hunger x2

 

August 26 (Fri) @ 00:00 (UTC)

[Event] Essence of Limits x2

 

August 27 (Sat) @ 00:00 (UTC)

[Event] Essence of Limits x2

 

August 28 (Sun) @ 00:00 (UTC)

[Event] Essence of Limits x2

 

August 29 (Mon) @ 00:00 (UTC)

[Event] Essence of Limits x2

 
Log in Daily for Seals of Challenge
Log in and play for 30 minutes every day to claim the following from Challenge (Y)!
August 25, 2022 (Thu) 00:00 – September 7, 2022 (Wed) 23:59 (UTC)
 
[Event] Seal of Challenge x30
 
[Event] Energy
Tonic (L)
 
Obtain Essence of Limits with the Seal of Challenge!
You can also obtain stylish outfits and Advice of Valks (+100)!
August 24, 2022 (Wed) after maintenance – September 14 21 (Wed) before maintenance
Defeat Monsters, Gather, or Fish to obtain
 

[Event] Seal of Challenge

 

Exchange for these items with Alfredo, the Arms Dealer of Velia!

 
[1 Time] Seal of Challenge x150
[Event] Nostalgia
Classic Box
 
[1 Time] Seal of Challenge x150Advice of Valks (+100)
 
[1 Time] Seal of Challenge x50
[Event] Choose Your Concentrated
Boss Crystal Box
 
[1 Time] Seal of Challenge x40Advice of Valks (+50)
 
[1 Time] Seal of Challenge x60Cron Stone x200
 
[2 Times] Seal of Challenge x40[Event] Artisan’s
Memory x15
 
[2 Times] Seal of Challenge x20Valks’ Cry x20
 
[2 Times] Seal of Challenge x30
[Event] Golden Blessing
of Agris x2
 
[2 Times] Seal of Challenge x10
Item Collection
Increase Scroll x3
 
[2 Times] Seal of Challenge x10
[Event] Giovan Grolin’s Support Scroll x2
 
[4 Times] Seal of Challenge x80
[Event] Essence of Limits x4
 
[5 Times] Seal of Challenge x30
Concentrated Boss’s Aura
 
Learn more about the exchangeable items
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[Event] Nostalgia Classic Box

  • Dress to impress with an outfit for your character! (Please note that this outfit cannot be listed on the Central Market.)

Advice of Valks

  • An item that increases enhancement chance for enhancing an item!

[Event] Choose Your Concentrated Boss Crystal Box

  • Allows you to select either [Event] Choose Your Concentrated Boss Crystal Box (Weapon) or [Event] Choose Your Concentrated Boss Crystal Box (Armor).

Cron Stone

  • An item that safeguards your item's enhancement level from dropping when failing an enhancement.

Artisan’s Memory

  • An item you can use when recovering the durability of an item through a blacksmith.

Valks' Cry

  • An item that gives Enhancement Chance +1. This item can be stacked, so if you used five, you would receive +5 enhancement chance increase.

[Event] Essence of Limits

  • Used to craft the Craft [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger, which is a material for Devouring.

Concentrated Boss's Aura

  • An item used to craft Blackstar gear. Obtained by heating boss gear such as Kzarka weapons and Bheg’s Gloves.

[Event] Golden Blessing of Agris

  • An item that contains the energy of Agris, the god of abundance. Grants an Item Drop Amount +100% buff when used.

Item Collection Increase Scroll

  • Use this item to receive buffs depending on the activated Item Collection level.

[Event] Giovan Grolin's Support Scroll

  • Use this item to obtain a Life Skill Mastery +100 and Life EXP +20% buff.

Additional Notices

- All the event items ([Event] Seal of Challenge, [Event] Essence of Limits, [Event] Essence of Devouring, and [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger) will be removed during the maintenance on September 21, 2022 (Wed).

- Any ongoing [Event] Essence of Limits exchange quests will be forfeited during the maintenance on September 21, 2022 (Wed).

- Any enhancement increase chances created using the [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger during the event will not be deleted after the event ends.

- The [Event] Essence of Devouring can be sold to NPC Vendors for 300 million.

- You can obtain and use up to a maximum of 28 [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger.

- Valks’ Cry and Adventure Log enhancement chance increase will not be counted when using the [Event] Origin of Dark Hunger. The enhancement chance increase must be at least +100 without any bonuses.

- Devour will not be possible with stacks +230 or higher.

- The [Event] Nostalgia Classic Box cannot be listed on the Central Market.

- Please refer to the [Event] Nostalgia Classic Box’s description to learn more about which outfits can be obtained.

- Essence of Limits & Origin of Dark Hunger challenge is only available once a day starting after the maintenance on August 24. 2022 (Wed).

- The “Seals of Challenge” login challenge can only be completed once a day per Family and resets daily at midnight (server time).

- Pearl Abyss reserves the right to change or cancel the event depending on mitigating circumstances. If changes are made, they can be found on this event page.

- Event items may have restrictions (sale/trade) and/or different binding settings/expiration dates. Due to this reason, these items cannot be transferred or restored.

- For details such as whether the item is bound, please refer to the in-game item description.

- Items and/or rewards that were used normally cannot be recovered.

- Participating in the event using inappropriate methods may result in a cancellation/retrieval of your reward(s) and/or restriction from the game.

- For any questions or concerns regarding the event, please contact us via [Support].

- Any content not mentioned on this page is subject to the [Black Desert Event Rules].

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