2022
We have several large updates going live for official Black Desert servers to announce today.
* Excludes Balenos, parts of Mediah, Kuit Islands, and the Great Ocean.
● Added the following traits to monster zones.
- Traits compared between zones of similar recommended AP levels.
Improvements to All Monster Zone Rewards and Item Drop Rates
We have several large updates going live for official Black Desert servers to announce today.
First off, we are adding traits unique to each monster zone for all regions (excluding Balenos, Serendia, and Mediah territories).
Based on recommended AP levels, these unique traits will include efficient Agris Fever point usage, higher drop rates for Specter's Energy, and higher Combat and Skill EXP rates within these zones. With this update, we hope to provide a broader variety of choices that will meet the diverse goals of our Adventurers as they head off to a monster zone.
Based on recommended AP levels, these unique traits will include efficient Agris Fever point usage, higher drop rates for Specter's Energy, and higher Combat and Skill EXP rates within these zones. With this update, we hope to provide a broader variety of choices that will meet the diverse goals of our Adventurers as they head off to a monster zone.
We're also adjusting the loot tables of each monster zone.
Rather than adding new items to existing loot tables, we've taken the approach of looking at the overall balance of item drops and making adjustments where needed. Since we focused mostly on bolstering loot tables of zones that were slightly underwhelming, this update is expected to maintain or slightly increase profits from defeating monsters. For example, in the case of Cadry Ruins, which dropped Black Stones and Rosar Weapon Boxes, we slightly decreased the drop rate of Rosar Weapon Boxes and increased the drop rate for Caphras Stones and Scroll Written in Ancient Language, which we expect will slightly increase your gains from this zone. For Hystria Ruins, we made one of the zone's signature loot drops, the Ancient Power - Black Shard, now drop from Elten and Tukar Balten as well. These are the kinds of profit-increasing changes we implemented to balance out the differing loot tables between monsters and thereby increasing the potential for profit in most monster zones.
Rather than adding new items to existing loot tables, we've taken the approach of looking at the overall balance of item drops and making adjustments where needed. Since we focused mostly on bolstering loot tables of zones that were slightly underwhelming, this update is expected to maintain or slightly increase profits from defeating monsters. For example, in the case of Cadry Ruins, which dropped Black Stones and Rosar Weapon Boxes, we slightly decreased the drop rate of Rosar Weapon Boxes and increased the drop rate for Caphras Stones and Scroll Written in Ancient Language, which we expect will slightly increase your gains from this zone. For Hystria Ruins, we made one of the zone's signature loot drops, the Ancient Power - Black Shard, now drop from Elten and Tukar Balten as well. These are the kinds of profit-increasing changes we implemented to balance out the differing loot tables between monsters and thereby increasing the potential for profit in most monster zones.
We're also expanding the means to obtain even greater item drop rate buffs than before.
Family Fame will now also add an additional item drop rate buff, and we've increased and expanded the influence of the item drop rate buff gained from Ecology Knowledge. This change was made so that Adventurers would gain a sense of naturally benefiting from all the hard work they’ve put into playing the game.
Family Fame will now also add an additional item drop rate buff, and we've increased and expanded the influence of the item drop rate buff gained from Ecology Knowledge. This change was made so that Adventurers would gain a sense of naturally benefiting from all the hard work they’ve put into playing the game.
In addition, we are raising the maximum item drop rate threshold to 400%.
You can reach up to Item Drop Rate +300% through various means such as scrolls, campsite buffs, ecology Knowledge benefits, in-game events, and Blessing of Kamasylve. Owning a territory will bump that Item Drop Rate up to +350%, and if playing on an Arena of Arsha server, you will reach the maximum possible item drop rate of +400%. On a side note, item drop rate buffs such as the Hot Time event will now also apply on Arena of Arsha servers.
You can reach up to Item Drop Rate +300% through various means such as scrolls, campsite buffs, ecology Knowledge benefits, in-game events, and Blessing of Kamasylve. Owning a territory will bump that Item Drop Rate up to +350%, and if playing on an Arena of Arsha server, you will reach the maximum possible item drop rate of +400%. On a side note, item drop rate buffs such as the Hot Time event will now also apply on Arena of Arsha servers.
Some of you may have different opinions regarding the means of reaching the maximum item drop rate threshold. However, we settled on this updated system while considering how difficult it was to previously reach Item Drop Rate +300% without special event buffs or scrolls. We will continue to work on providing greater means of obtaining these buffs, so we ask for your patience and understanding.
This update to monster zones is part of our ongoing efforts, including the Elvia Realm monster zone improvements and the introduction of Marni's Realm, to offer more PvE choices to our Adventurers, just as we had announced during the previous Calpheon Ball.
We worked long and hard to provide these updates in a timely manner and will continue to work hard in order to give all of our Adventurers the best possible gaming experience.
We worked long and hard to provide these updates in a timely manner and will continue to work hard in order to give all of our Adventurers the best possible gaming experience.
Thank you.
● Improved the loot and drop rates of each monster zone.
| Changes to All Monster Zones |
| Improvements/adjustments to loot and drop rates |
● Added the following traits to monster zones.
- Traits compared between zones of similar recommended AP levels.
| Zone Trait | Details |
| Agris Fever | Offers the most efficient ratio of junk loot obtained per Agris Fever point. |
| Specter's Energy | Offers higher chance to loot Specter's Energy. |
| Caphras Stones | Offers higher chance to loot Caphras Stones. |
| Item Collection Increase Gauge Unavailable | While the item collection increase gauge cannot be used, existing drop rates are increased. |
| Combat/Skill EXP | Grants higher Combat/Skill EXP for the difficulty level. |
| Other | Zones with higher Artifacts drop rates, increased Tanning rewards, more valuable junk loot, etc. |
Agris Fever Monster Zones
● The following zones had their Agris Fever point consumption and junk loot drop amounts adjusted for increased efficiency.
| Agris Fever Monster Zones | Junk Loot per Fever Points |
| Recommended 140 AP: Crescent Shrine |
[Crescent Watcher, Crescent Follower, Crescent Guardian] 2 items / 3 points |
| Recommended 140 AP: Gahaz Bandit's Lair | [Sandstorm Plunderer, Sandstorm Assassin, Sandstorm Elite, Sandstorm Rifleman] 1 item / 2 points |
| Recommended 190 AP: Centaurus Herd | [Centaurus Hunter, Centaurus Axeman] 2 items / 6 points |
| Recommended 250 AP: Aakman Temple |
[Aakman Elite Guardian] 4 to 6 items / 5 points [Aakman Elite Watcher, Aakman Flamen, Aakman Airbender, Aakman Punisher, Aakman Watcher, Aakman Guardian] 2 to 4 items / 5 points |
| Recommended 250 AP: Hystria Ruins |
[Kalqueesh, Tutuka, Tukar Burmol, Tukar Demol] 1 to 3 items / 7 points [Vodkhan] 2 to 3 items / 7 points [Tanco] 2 to 4 items / 7 points [Tukar Balten, Elten] 3 to 5 items / 7 points |
| Recommended 250 AP: Kratuga Ancient Ruins |
[[Ancient Weapon] Bamole, Belloten, Elqueesh, Puruko, Kimel] 2 to 4 items / 5 points [[Ancient Sentinel Weapon] Bamole, Belloten, Kimel] 5 to 10 items / 20 points [[Ancient Destruction Weapon] Belloten, Elqueesh] 15 to 20 items / 40 points [[Ancient Extermination Weapon] Laytenn] 30 to 40 items / 80 points |
| Recommended 270 AP: Gyfin Rhasia Temple (Upper) (Party of 5) |
[Gyfin Rhasia Guard, Gyfin Rhasia Decimator, Gyfin Rhasia Flamen, Gyfin Rhasia Crusher] 4 to 6 items / 9 points |
| Recommended 270 AP: Tunkuta (Party of 2) |
[Turo Scout, Turo Pike Warrior, Turo Berserker] 3 to 5 items / 15 points |
| Recommended 280 AP: Jade Starlight Forest | [Okjinsini Winter Keeper] 10 to 20 items / 45 points [Okjinsini Lamp Keeper] 4 to 11 items / 30 points [Okjinsini Brazier Keeper] 3 to 7 items / 15 points [[Dreadwinter Possessed] Okjinsini Winter Keeper] 30 to 60 items / 165 points [[Dreadwinter Possessed] Okjinsini Lamp Keeper] 15 to 30 items / 110 points [[Dreadwinter Possessed] Okjinsini Brazier Keeper] 10 to 20 items / 55 points |
| Recommended 300 AP: Olun's Valley (Party of 3) |
[Boulder Golem, Indomitable Golem, Rock Golem, Golem's Left Arm] 2 items / 35 points [Olun's Golem] 2 to 4 items / 35 points |
* For more details, please refer to the Adventurer's Guide - [Agris Fever].
Specter's Energy Monster Zones
● The following zones gained the trait of having a comparably higher chance to drop Specter's Energy.
| Specter's Energy Monster Zones |
| Recommended AP 170: Protty Cave Recommended AP 210: Sherekhan Necropolis (Night) Recommended AP 230: Sycraia Underwater Ruins (Upper) Recommended AP 250: Thornwood Forest |
● The following zones have had their Specter's Energy drop rates increased.
| Specter's Energy's Drop Rate Increased Monster Zones | |
| Recommended AP 100: Bashim Base Recommended AP 100: Titium Valley Recommended AP 100: Desert Naga Temple Recommended AP 120: Fadus Habitat Recommended AP 140: Cadry Ruins Recommended AP 140: Gahaz Bandits' Lair Recommended AP 140: Crescent Shrine Recommended AP 140: Tshira Ruins Recommended AP 160: Polly's Forest Recommended AP 165: Waragon Nest (Party of 3) Recommended AP 190: Centaurus Herd |
Recommended AP 190: Basilisk Den (Party of 3) Recommended AP 190: Blood Wolf Settlement Recommended AP 210: Roud Sulfur Mine Recommended AP 210: Pila Ku Jail Recommended AP 210: Sherekhan Necropolis (Day) Recommended AP 210: Navarn Steppe Recommended AP 220: Shultz Guard (Party of 3) Recommended AP 230: Sycraia Underwater Ruins (Upper) Recommended AP 240: Forest Ronaros Recommended AP 240: Manshaum Forest |
Caphras Stones Monster Zones
● The following zones gained the trait of having a higher chance to drop Caphras Stones compared to other zones of similar recommended AP levels.
| Caphras Stones Monster Zones |
| Recommended AP 240: Manshaum Forest Recommended AP 250: Thornwood Forest |
Item Collection Increase Gauge Unavailable Zones
● The following zones do not provide the usage of the Item Collection Increase Gauge, but we've increased the total amount of loot dropped, thus still making these zones provide lucrative rewards even without the gauge.
- Due to the above change, the drop rate for the "Rich Merchant's Ring Piece" from Sycraia Underwater Ruins (Upper) has been increased to similar levels as the combined effects of "Item Collection Increase Scrolls, [Camp] Adventurer's Luck V, Ecology Knowledge buffs, Blessing of Kamasylve, Luck +5, and the Old Moon Treaty Token."
* You can expect slightly higher profits from these zones compared to those of zones with similar recommended AP levels without using the Item Collection Increase Gauge.
* Item Collection Increase, Junk Item Drop Amount Increase, and Agris Fever buffs are all unavailable for these zones.
- Due to the above change, the drop rate for the "Rich Merchant's Ring Piece" from Sycraia Underwater Ruins (Upper) has been increased to similar levels as the combined effects of "Item Collection Increase Scrolls, [Camp] Adventurer's Luck V, Ecology Knowledge buffs, Blessing of Kamasylve, Luck +5, and the Old Moon Treaty Token."
* You can expect slightly higher profits from these zones compared to those of zones with similar recommended AP levels without using the Item Collection Increase Gauge.
* Item Collection Increase, Junk Item Drop Amount Increase, and Agris Fever buffs are all unavailable for these zones.
| Item Collection Increase Gauge Unavailable Zones |
| Recommended AP 190: Basilisk Den (Party of 3) Recommended AP 230: Sycraia Underwater Ruins (Upper) Recommended AP 250/280: Winter Tree Fossil |
Combat/Skill EXP Monster Zones
● The following zones have had their Combat/Skill EXP gains increased from defeating monsters.
| Combat EXP Monster Zones |
| Recommended AP 100: Titium Valley - Combat EXP Recommended AP 100: Desert Naga Temple - Combat EXP Recommended AP 160: Marie Cave (Traitor's Gravestone) - Combat EXP Recommended AP 165: Waragon Nest (Party of 3) - Combat EXP Recommended AP 240: Mirumok Ruins (Party of 2 to 3) - Combat EXP |
| Skill EXP Monster Zones |
| Recommended AP 100: Bashim Base - Skill EXP Recommended AP 120: Fadus Habitat - Skill EXP Recommended AP 190: Basilisk Den (Party of 3) - Skill EXP Recommended AP 280: Sherekhan Iron Mine (Murrowak's Labyrinth) - Skill EXP |
| Combat & Skill EXP Monster Zones |
| Recommended AP 170: Protty Cave - Combat & Skill EXP Recommended AP 230: Sycraia Underwater Ruins (Upper) - Combat & Skill EXP Recommended AP 270: Gyfin Rhasia Temple (Upper) (Party of 5) - Combat & Skill EXP |
Gathering Reward Monster Zones
● The following zone has improved Gathering rewards via Tanning defeated monsters.
| Gathering Reward Monster Zones |
| Recommended AP 210: Navarn Steppe |
Artifact Monster Zones
● The following zone has had all Marsh's, Lesha's, and Kehelle's Artifact types added to the loot table. (Excludes Sethra's Artifact types, which are for Life Skills)
| Artifact Monster Zones |
| Recommended AP 250: Kratuga Ancient Ruins |
Valuable Junk Loot Zones
● The following zones have seen the value of junk loot obtainable by looting monsters in Kamasylvia and Drieghan territories increased.
| Valuable Junk Loot Zones | Increased Values |
| Recommended AP 120: Fadus Habitat |
Fadus Armor Fragment: 2,100 → 9,671 |
| Recommended AP 140: Tshira Ruins |
Swamp Leaves: 2,030 → 8,820 Mud Stained Branch: 410 → 4,902 |
| Recommended AP 160: Polly's Forest |
Mushroom Hypha: 1,955 → 9,720 |
| Recommended AP 190: Blood Wolf Settlement |
Blood Wolf Mane: 2,120 → 7,764 Blood Wolf Tooth: 830 → 5,960 |
| Recommended AP 210: Sherekhan Necropolis (Day/Night) |
Token of Bravery: 3,445 → 12,750 Medal of Bravery: 65,000 → 57,777 * The drop amount for Medal of Bravery has been increased, so the value was adjusted accordingly. - [Guardian Spirit] Garud, Lateh, Federik drop amount: 4 to 5 → 20 to 30 - [Guardian Spirit]Belcadas, Nybrica drop amount: 5 to 6 → 20 to 30 |
| Recommended AP 210: Navarn Steppe |
Griffon Beak: 21,000 → 21,150 Ferri Beak: 3,700 → 3,750 Belladonna Elephant Ivory Piece: 5,500 → 5,580 Black Leopard Fang: 19,500 → 19,520 Feather Wolf Tail: 3,000 → 3,020 |
| Recommended AP 240: Forest Ronaros |
Hoof of Forest Ronaros: 4,300 → 13,490 |
| Recommended AP 240: Mirumok Ruins (Party of 2 to 3) |
Degraded Wood Fragment: 17,500 → 18,200 |
| Recommended AP 240: Manshaum Forest |
Narc Magic Mark: 8,800 → 12,770 |
| Recommended AP 270: Gyfin Rhasia Temple (Upper) (Party of 5) |
Fragment of Bronze Artifact: 12,000 → 16,700 |
* These changes in value will not be applied to junk loot obtained prior to May 25 (Wed) maintenance.
Contribution EXP Monster Zones
● Added weekly subjugation quests that grant a substantial amount of Contribution EXP.
- The Contribution EXP reward will automatically be issued upon quest completion based on your current Contribution Point level.
- You can complete the following weekly quests in each monster zone.
- The Contribution EXP reward will automatically be issued upon quest completion based on your current Contribution Point level.
- You can complete the following weekly quests in each monster zone.
| Weekly Quest | Contribution EXP Reward |
| [Weekly Contribution] Cadries Under a Dark Influence - Defeat 3000 Cadries - Quest NPC: Anne Laker (Cadry Ruins Node Manager) |
220 to 224 CP: CP +1 (950 Contribution EXP) 225 to 249 CP: CP +1 (1,000 Contribution EXP) 250 to 274 CP: CP +1 (1,500 Contribution EXP) 275 to 299 CP: CP +1 (4,350 Contribution EXP) 300 to 324 CP: CP +1 (7,350 Contribution EXP) 325 to 349 CP: CP +1 (14,650 Contribution EXP) 350+ CP: Unavailable |
| [Weekly Contribution] The Haunting of Shultz - Teach 3000 Shultz Guard a lesson - Quest NPC: Narava Rakum (Sarma Outpost Node Manager) |
* The above quests are not affected by the increased Contribution EXP gains of the Caphras - Journal of Glory/Elion - Tome of the Sun.
