2023
1. The boss of the Black Shrine receives/deals damage based on a ratio of 90% aura attribute and 10% character attack/defense power.
- Only 10% of the Skill Add-on effects and buff effects related to the character’s AP/DP are applied.
If we were to use the Warrior class as an example, the difficulty levels of the Golden Pig King boss from Calamity 1 to 5 are open to all classes. But if an Adventurer playing Warrior wants to challenge Calamity. 6, that or another Adventurer must have successfully defeated the Golden Pig King at Calamity 5 first while playing Warrior class to unlock the following difficulty for another Warrior playing Adventurer to take up the challenge.
The "Black Shrine" places a strong emphasis on challenging gameplay and introduces a new system for obtaining loot through Boss Blitz rankings. Firstly, the Boss Blitz rankings are now divided by class, allowing Adventurers of the same class to compete against each other -- for example, as a Warrior, you will compete for rankings with other Warriors. This system rewards those who demonstrate superior skill within their respective class, fostering a sense of honor. However, it's important to note that Boss Blitz rankings are tracked separately for each difficulty level to ensure a fair distribution of glory. Additionally, the "Black Shrine" offers a limited number of Boss Blitz opportunities, allowing Adventurers to enjoy the content without requiring excessive time investment. Each Adventurer has up to five times per week, and no more than that.
Upon successfully defeating a boss, Adventurers have the option to continue challenging the same boss and difficulty without using additional attempts. For instance, if you successfully defeat Calamity 3 Duoksini, one attempt is used, and you can continue to challenge Duoksini at the same level without using up any additional attempts. If you outdo your record time for defeating the boss, the rankings will reflect your better records.
Lastly, the method of obtaining loot has also undergone changes. Instead of receiving loot immediately after defeating a boss, rewards are distributed in bulk during the rank evaluation process every Sunday at 00:00 (UTC). The rewards are based on the recorded rank achieved by each adventurer.
However, we understand that not receiving your loot immediately upon defeating the boss can be disappointing. To address this, Adventurers can obtain loot by clearing each difficulty level of all bosses through the "Adventure Log" system.
Black Shrine (Boss Blitz)
Last Update: April 17, 2025
In the Land of the Morning Light, there are no monster zones. Instead, various bosses with unique characteristics take on that role. The official name of this content is called the "Black Shrine." You can first encounter the bosses through the main questline, where the combat difficulty in this main quest is set to be very approachable in difficulty. However, the bosses you face in the Black Shrine are much more powerful, even at Calamity 1, so you will need to prepare yourself for a challenge. Finally, the Black Shrine is only open up to Calamity 7 difficulty. However, anyone can take on Calamity 1 to 5 without any requirements. Please keep in mind that from Calamity 6, an Adventurer of each class must succeed in defeating the boss in order for the next difficulty to open up.
- New content, "Black Shrine," has been added to Black Desert.
- The Black Shrine is combat content where you fight bosses who rule over the Land of the Morning Light.
- You can access the content by going to ESC Menu - Adventure (F5) - Black Shrine.
- As you play through the main questline in Morning Light, a Boss connected to that tale will be unlocked upon completion.
* Rankings and the major items (not guaranteed) of each bundle for each ranking can be found within the Boss Blitz Ranking menu.
* Once you defeat the boss, the charm UI for that specific difficulty will change, and you'll see the Black Spirit mark at the top of it.
* Once you defeat the boss, the charm UI for that specific difficulty will change, and you'll see the Black Spirit mark at the top of it.
[Black Shine: Boss Blitz Guidelines]
1. The boss of the Black Shrine receives/deals damage based on a ratio of 90% aura attribute and 10% character attack/defense power.
- Only 10% of the Skill Add-on effects and buff effects related to the character’s AP/DP are applied.
- Only critical hits from attribute attacks are displayed during the Boss Blitz. (Critical hits based on the character’s existing stats are applied, but are not displayed.)
- The Critical Hit Rate for attribute attacks is applied at 50% during the Boss Blitz.
- All debuff resistance is applied at 20% during the Boss Blitz. (Resistance EXP that have been increased due to a character’s existing stats are not applied.)
- Therefore, it is important to obtain and utilize orbs acquired during the main questline to increase aura stats for a confident victory.
2. You have 5 weekly successful attempts per Family to defeat bosses of the Black Shrine. If you successfully defeat the bosses at each difficulty, it will deduct the "clear" from your total count. (Resets at Midnight on Sunday)
- If a boss is successfully defeated, the number of attempts will not be deducted if you challenge them again with the same character.
- The number of clears will not be deducted if you are defeated or you forfeit the battle.
- If all five weekly successful clears have been used, you can continue to challenge the levels you've successfully cleared and your highest record will be reflected in your Boss Blitz ranking.
* These conditions only apply only to the same character who has successfully defeated a boss. If you defeat a boss with a different character, it will be deducted from your total number.
3. Utilize auras each boss is weak to and enhance your strategy by using orbs.
- Bosses are only affected by auras they are weak to and other auras do not have an impact on them.
- The Critical Hit Rate for attribute attacks is applied at 50% during the Boss Blitz.
- All debuff resistance is applied at 20% during the Boss Blitz. (Resistance EXP that have been increased due to a character’s existing stats are not applied.)
- Therefore, it is important to obtain and utilize orbs acquired during the main questline to increase aura stats for a confident victory.
2. You have 5 weekly successful attempts per Family to defeat bosses of the Black Shrine. If you successfully defeat the bosses at each difficulty, it will deduct the "clear" from your total count. (Resets at Midnight on Sunday)
- If a boss is successfully defeated, the number of attempts will not be deducted if you challenge them again with the same character.
- The number of clears will not be deducted if you are defeated or you forfeit the battle.
- If all five weekly successful clears have been used, you can continue to challenge the levels you've successfully cleared and your highest record will be reflected in your Boss Blitz ranking.
* These conditions only apply only to the same character who has successfully defeated a boss. If you defeat a boss with a different character, it will be deducted from your total number.
3. Utilize auras each boss is weak to and enhance your strategy by using orbs.
- Bosses are only affected by auras they are weak to and other auras do not have an impact on them.
* You can invest in the auras that the boss you wish to take down is weak to.
| Sun Orb, Moon Orb, Earth Orb | Light Orb |
| Gain additional stats against bosses with weaknesses to sun, moon, and earth elements. You can obtain some from the main questline. |
Invest in the aura of your choice among the sun, moon, and earth. Gain additional stats upon investing orbs in auras the boss has a weakness too. You can obtain some from the main quests. |
| Obtain Stats | AP 50 + DP 100 per orb. |
| Additional Stats | 3 additional stats which can be freely distributed between AP/DP |
| Light Orb Reset | Orb Investment Reset - 2,000,000 Silver Additional stats Investment Reset - 500,000 Silver |
Black Shrine and Boss Blitz Difficulty
- Boss battles within the Black Shrine are divided into 10 difficulties for each boss from Calamity 1 to Calamity 10.
- The higher the boss difficulty, the more diverse the attack patterns and the greater the potential for enhanced loot and rewards.
- Boss battles are recorded based on the level of difficulty and class.
- When the Black Shrine boss is initially defeated according to the difficulty level of each class, the honorable adventure is announced throughout the world of Black Desert.
- Calamity 1 to 5 bosses are open to all classes.
- Calamity Lv. 6 to 10 will only unlock if an adventurer successfully defeats the boss of the previous level.
- Applied by class.
If we were to use the Warrior class as an example, the difficulty levels of the Golden Pig King boss from Calamity 1 to 5 are open to all classes. But if an Adventurer playing Warrior wants to challenge Calamity. 6, that or another Adventurer must have successfully defeated the Golden Pig King at Calamity 5 first while playing Warrior class to unlock the following difficulty for another Warrior playing Adventurer to take up the challenge.* The June 14th (Wed) update will allow Adventurers to challenge up until Calamity 7, and the following Calamity 8 will be opened in the future update.
Tale of the Land of the Morning Light - Imoogi
- A new tale, Imoogi, has been added to the Land of the Morning Light.
- Lee Mongryong’s forehead wrinkles deepen as he investigates an unidentified survey.
| Tale of Imoogi | Quest Acceptance Conditions |
| ▼ Obtainable after completing the quest "[Koo Mihyun] Royal Decree" with a character Lv. 56 or above by talking to the Black Spirit ( , ) |
- Morning Light Storybook: Donghae Province IV has been added.
Black Shrine - Imoogi
- The boss, Imoogi, has been added to the Black Shrine.
- Imoogi is weak to the Earth aura.
* Even if you have not completed the Tale of Imoogi, you can challenge Imoogi in the Black Shrine if you complete the Tale of the Oduksini in the Collection of Tales.
[Notice]
* To defeat the Imoogi boss in the Black Shrine, you need the knowledge of the Tale of the Oduksini.
* Like other bosses in the Black Shrine, difficulties above Calamity 6 are unlocked by adventurers who have successfully defeated the previous difficulty level for the first time.
* To defeat the Imoogi boss in the Black Shrine, you need the knowledge of the Tale of the Oduksini.
* Like other bosses in the Black Shrine, difficulties above Calamity 6 are unlocked by adventurers who have successfully defeated the previous difficulty level for the first time.
Black Shrine, Boss Blitz Ranking & Rewards
The "Black Shrine" places a strong emphasis on challenging gameplay and introduces a new system for obtaining loot through Boss Blitz rankings. Firstly, the Boss Blitz rankings are now divided by class, allowing Adventurers of the same class to compete against each other -- for example, as a Warrior, you will compete for rankings with other Warriors. This system rewards those who demonstrate superior skill within their respective class, fostering a sense of honor. However, it's important to note that Boss Blitz rankings are tracked separately for each difficulty level to ensure a fair distribution of glory. Additionally, the "Black Shrine" offers a limited number of Boss Blitz opportunities, allowing Adventurers to enjoy the content without requiring excessive time investment. Each Adventurer has up to five times per week, and no more than that.Upon successfully defeating a boss, Adventurers have the option to continue challenging the same boss and difficulty without using additional attempts. For instance, if you successfully defeat Calamity 3 Duoksini, one attempt is used, and you can continue to challenge Duoksini at the same level without using up any additional attempts. If you outdo your record time for defeating the boss, the rankings will reflect your better records.
Lastly, the method of obtaining loot has also undergone changes. Instead of receiving loot immediately after defeating a boss, rewards are distributed in bulk during the rank evaluation process every Sunday at 00:00 (UTC). The rewards are based on the recorded rank achieved by each adventurer.
However, we understand that not receiving your loot immediately upon defeating the boss can be disappointing. To address this, Adventurers can obtain loot by clearing each difficulty level of all bosses through the "Adventure Log" system.
- When successfully defeating each boss in the Black Shrine, the time taken to defeat them is recorded in the "Boss Blitz Ranking."
- Rankings will be recorded by class and difficulty and all rankings will be refreshed daily at 00:00.
- Upon successfully defeating a boss in the Black Shrine, rewards will be distributed in accordance with the defeat record and ranking every Sunday at 00:00.
- You can collect the obtained rewards from the Black Shrine menu.
- If the rewards obtained are not claimed by the upcoming Sunday at 00:00, they will expire and become unredeemable.
- You can collect the obtained rewards from the Black Shrine menu.
| Boss Blitz Reward (Example: Golden Pig King) |
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- RMB to obtain all of the following items:
Imperfect Lightstone of Fire
Sealed Black Magic Crystal
Memory Fragment
Sangpyeong Coin
Trace of Battle
Embers of Hongik
Black Stone (Weapon)
Black Stone (Armor)
- Obtain the following items according to a set probability:
Dahn's Gloves
Flame of Hongik
Bonghwang's Tear (Calamity 8 - 10)
Haetae's Tear (Calamity 8 - 10)
Girin's Tear (Calamity 8 - 10)
Bonghwang's Crystal (Calamity 5 - 7)
Haetae's Crystal (Calamity 5 - 7)
Girin's Crystal (Calamity 5 - 7)
Bonghwang's Fragment (Calamity 1 - 4)
Haetae's Fragment (Calamity 1 - 4)
Girin's Fragment (Calamity 1 - 4)
Jewel of Illusion (Calamity 4 - 10)
Tear of Illusion (Calamity 4 - 10)
Essence of Taebaek
Crystal of Harmony
Crystal of Darkness
Crystal of Bitterness
Crystal of Decimation
Resplendent Lightstone of Fire
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| Rewards by Rank (Example: Calamity 10 Golden Pig King) |
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Black Shrine Boss Blitz Teleport
The Black Shrine, where you can challenge the bosses of the Land of the Morning Light with difficulty levels of your choosing, is a piece of content that many adventurers continue to enjoy. Today's update introduces a new feature allowing immediate access to the Boss Blitz location. The Dokkebi Princess, who you encountered in Donghae Province, will help with this. Now, by selecting the desired difficulty level in the Black Shrine UI, you can immediately enter the battle. We hope this update enhances your Black Shrine experience and encourages more of you to take on the challenge of the Black Shrine bosses.
- Added a feature that allows immediate entry to the Black Shrine Boss Blitz location.
- Dokkebi Princess has started to cast a special spell for the traveler challenging the Black Shrine.
- You can move to each boss location via Start Boss Blitz button, and after the combat ends, you will be returned to your original location.
- The teleport function cannot be used in the Pit of the Undying.
- Added Dokkebi Princess' guide to the Black Shrine UI, which informs about Aura management and moving to the Boss Blitz location.
- Fixed so that when you die during the Black Shrine, the boss blitz battle is immediately restarted after clicking the Retry button.
- Added a notification message at the top of the screen that informs the adventurer of the boss blitz completion result when the Black Shrine's boss has been defeated.
[LoML] Adventure Log - Boss Storybook: Land of the Morning Light
- Added adventure logs that can be started through the Black Shrine in the Morning Light.
- You can obtain rewards (once per Family) upon successfully defeating the boss at each difficulty level of the Dark Shrine.
Black Shrine - Donghae (Solo): Calamity 8/9/10
Added Calamity 8, 9, and 10 for Sangoon in the Black Shrine - Donghae Province. Unlike the existing Calamity 1 to 7, Calamity 8, 9, and 10 are not influenced by the Light Orb, which adjusts character stats to a certain extent. Instead, Adventurers are fully affected by their gear score. As such, entering these higher Calamity requires a certain level of gear score, and Calamity 10 in particular is designed to be challenging for Adventurers who possess both the necessary gear score and skills. Additionally, Adventurers will be able to find traces of Voltarion in Calamity 8, 9, and 10 when it arrives in the game, making them a worthy challenge for more Adventurers. Please note that the Blessing of the Morning buff effect, which resonates throughout the server when you defeat a Calamity 7 Boss, will remain the same for Calamity 8, 9, and 10.
- Added new difficulty levels (Calamity 8, 9, and 10) for Sangoon in Black Shrine - Donghae (Solo).
- To challenge each difficulty, the following stat requirements must be met.
| Boss Difficulty | Required Stats |
| Calamity 8 | Displayed AP 330 |
| Calamity 9 | Displayed AP 350 |
| Calamity 10 | Displayed AP 350 |
* From Calamity 8 onwards, Light Orb (Sun/Moon/Earth Aura) stats won't apply. Your character's equipped gear stats at entry will matter.
* Each difficulty level's boss share the weekly boss blitz count with the existing Black Shrine - Donghae (Solo).
* Each difficulty level's boss share the weekly boss blitz count with the existing Black Shrine - Donghae (Solo).
- Defeating each boss will give you weekly boss blitz reward as follows:
- Based on your boss blitz ranking, you can earn up to Rank 1 rewards. Higher ranks guarantee more loot and increase the chances of getting rare items.
 C-8 Boss Blitz Reward: Sangoon (Rank 1 to Rank 9)
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| Guaranteed loot | Loot obtained by chance |
   - Essence of Dawn x5-6
- Gold Bar 1,000G x2 - Memory Fragment x8-13 - Embers of Hongik x15-18 - Sealed Black Magic Crystal x3 - Imperfect Lightstone of Earth x1 - Trace of Nature x10-15 - Black Stone x34-40 - Sangpyeong Coin x84-90 |
   - Dahn's Gloves (Evasion/Damage Reduction)
- DUO (II) Deboreka Earring - PRI (I) Deboreka Earring - Deboreka Earring - Flame of Hongik - Essence of Taebaek - Crystal of Harmony - Crystal of Darkness - Crystal of Bitterness - Crystal of Decimation - Bonghwang's Tear - Haetae's Tear - Girin's Tear - Resplendent Lightstone of Earth - Tear of Illusion |
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C-9 Boss Blitz Reward: Sangoon (Rank 1 to Rank 9)
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| Guaranteed loot | Loot obtained by chance |
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- Essence of Dawn x8-9
- Gold Bar 1,000G x2
- Memory Fragment x8-14
- Embers of Hongik x16-19
- Sealed Black Magic Crystal x4
- Imperfect Lightstone of Earth x1
- Trace of Nature x10-16
- Black Stone x36-42
- Sangpyeong Coin x94-100
- Tear of Illusion x1
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- Dahn's Gloves (Evasion/Damage Reduction)
- DUO (II) Deboreka Earring
- PRI (I) Deboreka Earring
- Deboreka Earring
- Flame of Hongik
- Essence of Taebaek
- Crystal of Harmony
- Crystal of Darkness
- Crystal of Bitterness
- Crystal of Decimation
- Bonghwang's Tear
- Haetae's Tear
- Girin's Tear
- Resplendent Lightstone of Earth
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C-10 Boss Blitz Reward: Sangoon (Rank 1 to Rank 9)
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| Guaranteed loot | Loot obtained by chance |
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Essence of Dawn x14-15
- Gold Bar 1,000G x2
- Memory Fragment x8-15
- Embers of Hongik x17-20
- Sealed Black Magic Crystal x5
- Imperfect Lightstone of Earth x1
- Trace of Nature x10-17
- Black Stone x38-44
- Sangpyeong Coin x104-110
- Tear of Illusion x1
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- Dahn's Gloves (Evasion/Damage Reduction)
- DUO (II) Deboreka Earring
- PRI (I) Deboreka Earring
- Deboreka Earring
- Flame of Hongik
- Essence of Taebaek
- Crystal of Harmony
- Crystal of Darkness
- Crystal of Bitterness
- Crystal of Decimation
- Bonghwang's Tear
- Haetae's Tear
- Girin's Tear
- Resplendent Lightstone of Earth
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Morning Light - Donghae: Calamity 8/9/10 Golden Pig King
Calamity 8, 9, and 10 Golden Pig King will be added to Black Shrine - Donghae Solo, where you can fully utilize the stats of your gear in combat.
The Golden Pig King is equipped with new attack patterns befitting the difficulty of Calamity 8, 9, and 10. We look forward to seeing travelers test their strength and wisdom against the Golden Pig King.
The Golden Pig King is equipped with new attack patterns befitting the difficulty of Calamity 8, 9, and 10. We look forward to seeing travelers test their strength and wisdom against the Golden Pig King.
- Added Calamity 8, 9, and 10 difficulties for the Golden Pig King in Black Shrine - Donghae (Solo).
- Each difficulty requires meeting the following stat conditions.
| Calamity 8 | Calamity 9 | Calamity 10 |
| Displayed AP 330+ | Displayed AP 350+ | Displayed AP 350+ |
* In Calamity 8 and higher, Light Orb stats (Sun/Moon/Earth Aura) don't apply; only the character's equipped gear stats at entry are used.
* Each difficulty shares the weekly Boss Blitz attempts with the existing Black Shrine - Donghae (solo).
* Each difficulty shares the weekly Boss Blitz attempts with the existing Black Shrine - Donghae (solo).
- Defeating the Calamity 8/9/10 Golden Pig King grants you the following weekly Boss Blitz rewards.
- Based on your Boss Blitz ranking, you can earn up to Rank 1 rewards. The higher your rank, the more guaranteed rewards you receive, and the better your chances of obtaining probability-based rewards.
 C-8 Boss Blitz Reward: Golden Pig King (Rank 1 - Rank 9)
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| Guaranteed | Probability-based |
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- Essence of Dawn x5 - 6
- Gold Bar 1,000G x2 - Memory Fragment x8 - 13 - Embers of Hongik x15 - 18 - Sealed Black Magic Crystal x3 - Imperfect Lightstone of Fire x1 - Trace of Nature x10 - 15 - Black Stone x34 - 40 - Sangpyeong Coin x84 - 90 - Trace of Thunderbolt (upon opening Rank 1 Reward) |
- Dahn's Gloves (Evasion/Damage Reduction)
- DUO (II) Deboreka Earring - PRI (I) Deboreka Earring - Deboreka Earring - Flame of Hongik - Essence of Taebaek - Crystal of Harmony - Crystal of Darkness - Crystal of Bitterness - Crystal of Decimation - Bonghwang's Tear - Haetae's Tear - Girin's Tear - Resplendent Lightstone of Fire - Tear of Illusion - Trace of Thunderbolt (upon opening Rank 2 - 9 Reward) |
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C-9 Boss Blitz Reward: Golden Pig King (Rank 1 - Rank 9)
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| Guaranteed | Probability-based |
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- Essence of Dawn x8 - 9
- Gold Bar 1,000G x2 - Memory Fragment x8 - 14 - Embers of Hongik x16 - 19 - Sealed Black Magic Crystal x4 - Imperfect Lightstone of Fire x1 - Trace of Nature x10 - 16 - Black Stone x36 - 42 - Sangpyeong Coin x94 - 100 - Tear of Illusion x1 - Trace of Thunderbolt (upon opening Rank 1 Reward) |
- Dahn's Gloves (Evasion/Damage Reduction)
- DUO (II) Deboreka Earring - PRI (I) Deboreka Earring - Deboreka Earring - Flame of Hongik - Essence of Taebaek - Crystal of Harmony - Crystal of Darkness - Crystal of Bitterness - Crystal of Decimation - Bonghwang's Tear - Haetae's Tear - Girin's Tear - Resplendent Lightstone of Fire - Trace of Thunderbolt (upon opening Rank 2 - 9 Reward) |
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C-10 Boss Blitz Reward: Golden Pig King (Rank 1 - Rank 9)
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| Guaranteed | Probability-based |
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- Essence of Dawn x14 - 15
- Gold Bar 1,000G x2 - Memory Fragment x8 - 15 - Embers of Hongik x17 - 20 - Sealed Black Magic Crystal x5 - Imperfect Lightstone of Fire x1 - Trace of Nature x10 - 17 - Black Stone x38 - 44 - Sangpyeong Coin x104 - 110 - Tear of Illusion x1 - Trace of Thunderbolt |
- Dahn's Gloves (Evasion/Damage Reduction)
- DUO (II) Deboreka Earring - PRI (I) Deboreka Earring - Deboreka Earring - Flame of Hongik - Essence of Taebaek - Crystal of Harmony - Crystal of Darkness - Crystal of Bitterness - Crystal of Decimation - Bonghwang's Tear - Haetae's Tear - Girin's Tear - Resplendent Lightstone of Fire |