2026
Barter Improvements
Last Update: May 21, 2026
Today, we are excited to share the Barter update first announced at the Calpheon Ball.
Barter is content where Adventurers generate revenue by trading goods for higher-level, more valuable items. Generally, this involves sailing between islands to complete trades and returning to port once the weight limit is reached.
In this update, we have added Level 6 and Level 7 trade routes connecting the major ports of each continent. While these new routes require traveling between distant continents, they are easier to manage and offer significantly higher revenue than before. To preserve the core experience of planning and navigating your own trade routes, barter goods can no longer be moved via Transport.
We have also addressed several quality-of-life issues encountered during Barter. We hope you enjoy these improvements to the trade experience.
Level 2 Barter Item Weight Reduced
To improve accessibility for rookie captains just starting their journey, we have reduced the weight of low-level trade goods.
- Reduced the weight of Level 2 Barter goods: 800 LT → 400 LT.
- This adjustment improves ship loading efficiency when exchanging Level 1 items for Level 2 items.
| Barter Goods Price and Weight | ||
| Level | Selling Price | Weight |
| Level 1 | N/A | 100 LT |
| Level 2 | N/A | 800 LT → 400 LT |
| Level 3 | 1,000,000 Silver | 900 LT |
| Level 4 | 2,000,000 Silver | 1,000 LT |
| Level 5 (Normal) | 10,000,000 Silver | 1,000 LT |
| Level 5 (Rare) → [Great Ocean] | 25,000,000 Silver | 1,000 LT |
| Level 6 [New] | 50,000,000 Silver | 2,000 LT |
| Level 7 [New] | 100,000,000 Silver | 2,000 LT |
Lower Level Barter Item Minimum Exchange Amount Change
As certain trade routes felt like a loss to take when a 1:1 Barter would appear after a refresh while bartering level 1 - 2 items, we have updated so that 1:1 Barters don't occur so that barter items can be acquired more easily.
- Adjusted the minimum exchange amount for level 1 → level 2 and level 2 → level 3 barters.
- Before: x1-3
- After: x2-3
Barter Parley Consumption Changes
With the addition of new trade routes, Barter now requires more Parley. To balance this, we have significantly lowered the Parley required for existing trades and standardized the costs across both trade goods and Crow Coins.
- Adjusted the Parley cost for certain Barter exchanges.
- The actual cost may be further reduced by Parley reduction effects.
| Exchange Item | Before | After |
| Crow Coin | 29,430 | 21,650 |
| 36,420 | 21,650 | |
| 43,780 | 21,650 | |
| 46,544 | 21,650 | |
| 58,180 | 21,650 | |
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[Great Ocean] Cox Pirates' Journal
[Great Ocean] Observatory Report
[Great Ocean] Opulent Coral Trinket
[Great Ocean] Rust Repair Tool
[Great Ocean] Otters Fish Hook
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46,544 | 14,286 |
| 58,180 | 14,286 |
Barter Interaction Range Increased
- Increased the distance at which the Barter button appears near Barterers by 20% to improve convenience.
Crow's Nest Fog Removed
Crow's Nest has long been a secret island hidden behind a thick fog. With the opening of new trade routes, the island has finally revealed itself. The bulk Crow Coin exchanges previously located at Hakoven Island have been moved here, and we look forward to many Adventurers visiting this new hub.
- The fog over Crow's Nest has lifted, and Bartering for Crow Coins is now available.
- Moved the Crow Coin exchange location from Hakoven Island to Crow's Nest.
- Added Node Management via Patrigio at Crow's Nest.
- Changed so you can obtain Crow's Nest geographic knowledge by handing over Balenos Meal x10 to Anax, the Wharf Manager at Crow's Nest.
Crow Coin Exchange Level Changes
- Changed the required trade items for Crow Coin exchanges.
| Location | Required Item | |
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Halmad Island
Kashuma Island
Derko Island
Shipwrecked Haran's Cargo Ship
Unfinished Adrift Vessel
Lantinia's Combat Raft
Pakio's Combat Raft
Crow Merchants' Vessel
Shipwrecked Rickun's Ship
Shipwrecked Cox Pirate Ship
Shipwrecked Marine Vessel
Old Moon Guild's Carrack
Shipwrecked Ancient Relic Cargo Ship
Cholace Chico's Pirate Union
Wandering Merchant's Ship
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[Level 5] Octagonal Box
[Level 5] 37 Year Old Herbal Wine
[Level 5] Azure Quartz
[Level 5] Stuffed Morpho Butterfly
[Level 5] Statue's Tear
[Level 5] Supreme Gold Candlestick
[Level 5] Faded Gold Dragon Figurine
[Level 5] Stuffed White Caterpillar
[Level 5] Golden Fish Scale
[Level 5] 102 Year Old Golden Herb
[Level 5] Portrait of the Ancient
[Level 5] Elixir of Youth
[Level 5] Luxury Patterned Fabric
[Level 5] Mysterious Rock
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[Level 4] Marine Knights' Helm
[Level 4] Stolen Pirate Dagger
[Level 4] Opulent Thread Spool
[Level 4] Amethyst Fragment
[Level 4] Marine Knights' Spear
[Level 4] Solidified Lava
[Level 4] Green Salt Lump
Forest Path Wagon Gear
[Level 4] Old Chest with Gold Coins
[Level 4] Seashell Deco
[Level 4] Panacea
[Level 4] Headless Dragon Figurine
[Level 4] Bronze Candlestick
[Level 4] Pirate's Key
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Level 5 Great Ocean Margoria Trade Item Changes
As the variety of items has increased with the addition of Level 6 and Level 7 trade goods, we have updated item names and categories. This ensures that rare goods obtainable only from Margoria's Star are not confused with the new additions.
- Updated the labels for Level 5 trade items exchangeable at Margoria's Star.
- Removed these items from the Lv. 4 -> Lv. 5 category in the Barter Information UI.
- Added a filter for "Great Ocean" to categorize these items.
| Before | After |
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[Level 5] Otters Fish Hook
[Level 5] Observatory Report
[Level 5] Rust Repair Tool
[Level 5] Cox Pirates' Journal
[Level 5] Opulent Coral Trinket
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[Great Ocean] Otters Fish Hook
[Great Ocean] Observatory Report
[Great Ocean] Rust Repair Tool
[Great Ocean] Cox Pirates' Journal
[Great Ocean] Opulent Coral Trinket
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Special Barter Improvements
Special Barter is designed to bring excitement to captains on the open sea by offering large amounts of Crow Coins or rare items. We have updated the item list and adjusted the number of coins obtained to ensure Special Barter remains a rewarding and meaningful event.
- Increased the exchange list and acquisition amounts for Crow Coins via Special Barter.
| Crow Coin Acquisition (Before) | Crow Coin Acquisition (After) | ||
| Crow Coin x2,000-3,000 | Crow Coin x4,000-5,000 | ||
| Crow Coin x1,800-2,000 | Crow Coin x3,500-4,000 | ||
| Crow Coin x1,500-1,800 | Crow Coin x3,000-3,500 | ||
| Crow Coin x1,300-1,500 | Crow Coin x2,500-3,000 | ||
| Crow Coin x1,200-1,300 | Crow Coin x1,500-2,500 | ||
| Crow Coin x1,100-1,200 | Crow Coin x1,200-1,500 | ||
| Crow Coin x500-1,000 | Crow Coin x1,000-1,200 |
- Removed the following items from Special Barter rewards:
- Tidal Black Stone
- Manos Sailor's Clothes
- DUO (II) Manos accessories
- Accordingly, the drop rate of TRI (III) Manos accessories has been increased.
- Removed the following items from the list of required items for Special Barter:
- Various accessories
- Level 5 trade goods
- Certain Level 3 trade goods
- Accordingly, required items have been changed to either Gold Bars or Level 4 trade goods.
Find Special Barter Location
Previously, only the node name was displayed when a Special Barter occurred, making it tedious to search the World Map. We have added a button that allows you to find the location with a single selection, providing immediate navigation to your objective.
- Added a UI feature that shows the location of Special Barter.
- The button only appears when a Special Barter is active.
- For Margoria's Star locations, navigation is only provided if the compass effect is active.
Margoria's Star Navigation Improvements
We have addressed issues where ships would get stuck on small objects near Margoria's Star. To ensure smoother sailing, we relocated certain objects.
- Relocated or removed structures that obstructed movement near Margoria's Star,
| Affected Region | Before | After |
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Pakio's Combat Raft
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Crow Merchants' Vessel
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Shipwrecked Haran's Cargo Ship
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Cholace Chico's Pirate Union
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Cholace Chico's Pirate Union
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Unfinished Adrift Vessel
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Lantinia's Combat Raft
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Shipwrecked Ancient Relic Cargo Ship
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| Shipwrecked Rickun's Ship |  |
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| Shipwrecked Cox Pirate Ship |  |
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| Shipwrecked Marine Vessel |  |
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- Added Usage and How to Obtain descriptions to all trade goods.
Level 6 and Level 7 Trade Routes
As mentioned earlier, new Level 6 and Level 7 trade routes have been added. These routes connect distant continents, and while they require longer travel times, they are easier to manage and offer significantly higher revenue than before.
This update also brings a major change to trade mechanics. Because these new routes span vast distances between continents, we determined that allowing Transport would undermine the challenge of long-distance trading. To preserve the core experience of the adventure, trade goods can no longer be moved via Transport.
- A free trade agreement has been established across the Black Desert world, opening trade between all continents.
- Barterers have been dispatched near the ports of each continent and have begun offering trades to Adventurers.
- Changed the trade goods list in the following regions as new trade routes were added:
- Lema Island, Iliya Island, Hakoven Island
- Changed trade goods to be non-transportable via the Transport system.
- Trade goods that were already transported and traded before the Apr 16, 2026 (Thu) maintenance have been sent to the storage.
- Added new Level 6 and Level 7 trade goods.
- More Barter EXP can be gained than before when bartering level 6 and 7 items.
| Level | Selling Price | Weight | Required Barter Count |
| Level 6 | 50,000,000 Silver | 2,000LT | None |
| Level 7 | 100,000,000 Silver | 2,000LT | None |
* Lv. 6 and Lv. 7 items have a higher destruction probability if the ship is destroyed. (All items are destroyed during Remote Collection).
* The Magnus and the Transport Character functions are unavailable while carrying Lv. 6 or Lv. 7 items.
| Barter Level | Terrytory (Node) | Obtainable Trade Good |
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5→6
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Valencia
(Hakoven Island)
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    [Level 6] Valencia Sand Shield
[Level 6] Valencian Desert Fine Sword
[Level 6] Fancy Camel Hide
[Level 6] Golden Sand Ring
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Valencia
(Arehaza)
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    [Level 6] Top-Quality Coconut Syrup
[Level 6] Traditional Arehazan Tea
[Level 6] Miniature Arehaza Lighthouse
[Level 6] Golden Cactus Bouquet
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Kamasylvia
(Grándiha)
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    [Level 6] Forest Fairy Perfume
[Level 6] Kamasylvian Sculpture
[Level 6] Moonlit Crystal Lamp
[Level 6] Mossy Silver Log Decoration
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O'dyllita
(Starry Midnight Port)
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    [Level 6] Black Rose Bouquet
[Level 6] Moonlit Crystal Shard
[Level 6] Moonshade Aged Wine
[Level 6] Shadow Ornament Mirror
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Land of the Morning Light
(Haemo Island) |
    [Level 6] Bamboo Sap Crate
[Level 6] Nampo Persimmon Crate
[Level 6] High-quality Ink-scented Box
[Level 6] Hanji Country Wild Berry Crate
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Land of the Morning Light
(Dallae Pier)
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    [Level 6] Top-Quality Blue Underglaze Porcelain Crate
[Level 6] Top-Quality Gamtu Crate
[Level 6] Brass Bowl Crate
[Level 6] Sharp Safflower Blade Crate
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6→7
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Balenos
(Olvia Coast)
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    [Level 7] Top-Quality Heidelian Wine
[Level 7] Golden Flour Sack
[Level 7] Organic Honey Crate
[Level 7] Traditional Balenos Decorative Anchor
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Calpheon
(Epheria Sentry Post)
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    [Level 7] Golden Eagle Brooch
[Level 7] Calpheon Knights' Combat Manual
[Level 7] Calpheon Golden Candle Stand
[Level 7] Calpheonian Artisan's Pearl Necklaceac
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Mediah
(Sausan Garrison Wharf)
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    [Level 7] Sausan Military Supply
[Level 7] Stonetail Carrot Healthy Food Crate
[Level 7] Omar Lava Powder
[Level 7] Tarif Magic Pot
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Edania
(Sanctuary Coastal Outpost)
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    [Level 7] Rusalka's Thorny Bouquet
[Level 7] Sturdy Caphras Timber
[Level 7] Top-Quality Hakinza Perfume
[Level 7] Throne of Edana Records
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Balenos Islands
(Iliya Island)
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    [Level 7] Artisan's Seashell Necklace
[Level 7] Balenosian Sailor's Telescope
[Level 7] Balenos Whale Sculpture
[Level 7] Balenos Salt Flower
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Balenos Islands
(Lema Island)
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    [Level 7] Balenos Starlight Salt
[Level 7] Balenos Relic Fragment
[Level 7] Balenos Rainbow Coral
[Level 7] Rainbow Sea Crystal Piece
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Crow Coin Exchange
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Margoria
(Crow's Nest)
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Exchange Level 4 trade goods for Crow Coins |
- Expanded barter levels with the addition of new trade goods.
- Added Lv. 5 → Lv. 6 and Lv. 6 → Lv. 7 filters to the Barter Information UI.
- Accordingly, Barter Information (general barter, material exchange, Special Barter) have been reset during the Apr 16, 2026 (Thu) maintenance.
- Added Lv. 5 → Lv. 6 and Lv. 6 → Lv. 7 filters to the Barter Information UI.
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Barter Improvements
To better accommodate new Adventurers venturing into the Great Ocean for the first time, several improvements have been made to barters.
First, three barter routes are now available even to those who haven't bartered before, making it easier to accumulate their total barter count. Additionally, we have halved the number of total barters required to unlock the maximum number of normal barter routes. The list of normal items that can be exchanged for Lv. 1 trade goods has also been revamped to better suit the current environment.
The Crow Coin Shop has also received several changes. With the recent addition of Lv. 6 and Lv. 7 barter routes and the Blue Battlefield update, more Adventurers have been looking to craft and upgrade ships. To facilitate faster progression, the prices of related materials have been adjusted.
Furthermore, items in the Crow Shop with daily purchase limits have been removed and replaced with those with weekly limits, allowing you to acquire larger quantities at a lower price. Finally, Tidal Black Stones for ship enhancement and Vell's Fine Powder Boxes that recharge Alchemy Stones have been added to the shop. Sea Crystals, which were difficult to obtain, are now also available for purchase with Crow Coins.
- Changed the requirements for expanding inland trade routes based on total barters as follows:
- The following changes apply only to Normal through Lv. 5 barters.
- Crow Coin and Margoria's Star trade routes remain unchanged.
- Adjusted the total barter counts required for trade route expansion to more intuitive values.
- Example: 2,551 barters -> 2,500 barters.
| Before | After | ||
| Barter Count | Max Trade Routes | Barter Count | Max Trade Routes |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 | 2 | 10 | |
| 31 | 3 | 30 | 4 |
| 71 | 4 | 70 | 5 |
| 151 | 5 | 150 | 6 |
| 311 | 6 | 300 | 7 |
| 631 | 7 | 600 | 8 |
| 1,271 | 8 | 1,200 | 9 |
| 2,551 | 9 | 2,500 | 10 |
| 5,111 | 10 | 5,000 | 11 |
| 10,231 | 11 | 10,000 | 12 |
| 20,471 | 12 | 20,000 | 12 |
* Some routes may change to Crow Coin routes.
* Lv. 4 to Lv. 5 routes expand up to a maximum of 11.
* Lv. 4 to Lv. 5 routes expand up to a maximum of 11.
| Example) Total Barter Count 0 | Example) Total Barter Count 30 |
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