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GM Notes Jul 10, 2026, 17:13 (UTC) Progression Milestones at a Glance
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Progression Milestones at a Glance, Step-by-Step Gear Guide
GM엔티
[GM] Sulfur & [GM] Orzeca
Greetings, Adventurers! 
We are [GM] Sulfur and [GM] Orzeca, here to be your trusty guides!
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In the vast world of Black Desert, there are countless ways to enjoy your adventure and grow your gear. 

Because of this, many new Adventurers who have just graduated from the Season and stepped into the wider world may find themselves wondering what to do next. To help you on your long journey ahead, we have prepared a simple progression guide.

Of course, please keep in mind that this is just one of many paths and by no means the "correct" way. 

We have also packed this guide with fun content to enjoy along the way. So go at your own pace, take on new challenges, and enjoy your own adventure! 

 
 

 
✦ Check out [CM] Endlaive's video ✦
 
Please note that the guide may be slightly inaccurate due to market price fluctuations,
new updates, server differences, item value changes, or individual preferences in personal growth paths.

Please refer to the information below for details on each progression level. 

 
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Up to Gear Score 630 

New Adventurer – From Season to Academy 

GM엔티
[GM] Orzeca
 
 

Explore the world of Black Desert through the main questlines and graduate from both the Season

 and Olvia Academy to become a true Adventurer! 


STEP 01
 

Main Quests & Subjugation

Lv. 56 Succession/Awakening Quest

Character Level Up
link
STEP 02
 

Graduate Season 

Full PEN (V) Tuvala Set 

Gear Score 551 | 241 / 243 / 308
link
STEP 03
 

Season Graduation Gift / Mentor & Mentee Event

PEN (V) Capotia Necklace, Earring

Gear Score 560 | 246 / 248 / 312 
link
STEP 04
 

Olvia Academy 

PEN (V) Griffon's Helmet

Gear Score 566 | 246 / 248 / 318
link
STEP 05
 

Lv. 61 Challenge 

PEN (V), TET (IV) Blackstar Weapons 

Gear Score 589 | 248 / 268 / 321 
link
STEP 06
 

The Magnus

PEN (V) Bheg's Gloves

Gear Score 594 | 248 / 268 / 326 

STEP 07
X
 
▶
 
IV

Progression Support: Accessories 

Enhance Tuvala Accessories to DEC (X) → Exchange for TET (IV) Kharazad 

→ Exchange for TET (IV) Kharazad 

Gear Score 600 |  254 / 274 / 326 
link
STEP 08
 
 

Capotia Accessories

Lv. 62 Challenge, Season Graduation Gift

Guaranteed Enhancement with Dreamy Crystal of Balance 

Gear Score 610  | 260 / 280 / 330
link
STEP 09
 

Bonus Stats 

Main Quests, Barrier of Infestation Quests

Igor Bartali's Adventures 

Gear Score 630  | 270 / 290 / 340
[GM] Orzeca's TIP

An adventure is best shared with others. Check out Guilds, the Mentor & Mentee event, and the Lunar Halo Inn Chat Group.

You’re just getting started, 
but you can jump right into these! 
link
 
Mythical / Dream Horse
Explore land, sea, and sky with a special horse
link
 
World Boss
ESC - Adventure (F5) - Boss Info
link
 
Dark Rift 
Defeat 6 Bosses every week for Cron Stones and Alchemy Stone materials
link
 
3v3 PvP, Arena of Solare
Dedicated gear provided! Just bring your skills!
Gear Score 630 - 700 

Growing Adventurer – Start of an Exciting Adventure 

GM엔티
[GM] Sulfur
 
 

Explore Black Desert through various content while enhancing your gear. 

Upgrade your gear with Garmoth's Heart and Vell's Heart, and take your power to the next level!


STEP 10
X
 
▶
 
V

Progression Support: Weapons 

Enhance Tuvala Weapon to DEC (X)

→ Exchange for PEN (V) Blackstar Weapon 

Gear Score 630  | 288 / 290 / 340
link
STEP 11
 

Guaranteed PEN (V) Accessory 

PEN (V) Ring of Crescent Guardian x2 

Gear Score 636 | 294 / 296 / 340
link
STEP 12
 

Guaranteed PEN (V) Boss Gear Upgrade 

PEN (V) Red Nose's Armor 

Gear Score 641 | 294 / 296 / 345
link
STEP 13
 

Olvia Academy 

Acquire PEN (V) Blackstar Weapon

→ Craft Sovereign Weapon 

Gear Score 662 | 310 / 312 / 350
link
STEP 14
 

Garmoth's Heart Upgrade 

Challenge or Central Market Purchase

Upgrade to Fiery Weapon 

Gear Score 665 | 315 / 315 / 350
link
STEP 15
 

Obtain Vell's Heart

Vell Subjugation or Central Market Purchase 

Gear Score 668 | 318 / 318 / 350

STEP 16
 
 

Vell's Heart Upgrade 

Blessed Vell's Heart 

Exalted Vell's Heart 

Gear Score 672 | 318 / 318 / 354
link
STEP 17
 
V

Enhance/Purchase Accessory

Enhance Kharazad to PEN (V) or

Purchase TET (IV) Deboreka 

Gear Score 679 | 333 / 333 / 346

STEP 18
X
 
▶
 
V

Progression Support: Defense Gear 

Enhance Tuvala Defense Gear to DEC (X)

→ Exchange for Silent Slumbering Origin

Gear Score 703 | 333 / 333 / 370
[GM] Sufur's TIP 

Use the Monster Zone Info UI to find a suitable zone for your AP. In addition to buffs, you can become much stronger through gear upgrades/reforges, crystals, and artifacts/lightstones.

Activities to add to your routine
to help your adventure!
link
 
Life Skills (Fishing/Farming, etc.)
A break from your adventure. Earn Silver and Contribution Points through Life content! 
link
 
Node War (Limited)
Tier 1 Gear Score Limit: 616
Tier 2 Gear Score Limit: 720
link
 
Pit of the Undying
Earn 500 Cron Stones every week. 
link
 
Treasure Hunt 
Complete treasures that grant special effects. 
Gear Score 700 - 820+ 

Veteran Adventurer – To Edania, the Demon Realm 

GM엔티
[GM] Orzeca
 
 

Got everything from Kharazad Accessories and Sovereign Weapons to Slumbering Origin Defense Gear? 

It's time to push your limits, face powerful bosses, and venture deep into Edania!

link
STEP 19
 
V

Fallen God's Armor

Exchange PEN (V) Red Nose's Armor (Caphras Enhancement Lv. 10) 

Gear Score 713 | 333 / 333 / 380
link
STEP 20
 
V

Labreska's Helmet 

Exchange PEN (V) Griffon's Helmet (Caphras Enhancement Lv. 10) 

Gear Score 723 | 333 / 333 / 390
link
STEP 21
 
V

Dahn's Gloves 

Exchange PEN (V) Bheg's Gloves (Caphras Enhancement Lv. 10) 

Gear Score 733 | 333 / 333 / 400
STEP 22
 
Ⅶ

(Optional)
SEP (VII) Kharazad Accessory 

Enhance all Kharazad to SEP (VII) 
 

Gear Score 747 | 347 / 347 / 400
link
STEP 23
 
IV

TET (IV) Sovereign Weapon 

Enhance Sovereign Sub-weapon to TET (IV) 

→ Enhance Main/Awakening Weapon 

Gear Score 755 | 355/ 355 / 400
STEP 24
 
V

Silent Slumbering Origin Defense Gear

Enhance Slumbering Origin Defense Gear (3 parts) to Silent

Gear Score 782 | 355 / 355 / 427
STEP 25
 
IX

NOV (IX) Kharazad Accessory 

Exchange for PEN (V) Deboreka 

or Enhance Kharazad to NOV (IX)

Gear Score 796 | 369 / 369 / 427
STEP 26
 
VII

SEP (VII) Sovereign Weapon

3 Sovereign Weapons at TET (IV) 

→ Enhance to SEP (VII) 

Gear Score 807 | 379 / 379 / 428
link
STEP 27
 

Edana's Defense Gear

Exchange Wailing Slumbering Origin Defense Gear 

Gear Score 819 | 379 / 379 / 440
[GM] Orzeca's TIP 

Grow your gear based on the content you want to challenge. You can also further grow your Alchemy Stone by polishing.

Take a step further!
Who will you challenge next?
link
 
Black Shrine - Donghae (Solo) Black Shrine - Hwanghae (Party)
Boss Blitz in Land of the Morning Light
link
 
Altar of Blood 
Go up a level each week. Face waves of enemies as a party of 3. 
link
 
Atoraxxion
From the strongholds of Vaha, Syca, Yolu, and Orze to the Final Gladios. 
link
 
Throne of Edana
Defeat the bosses of Edana and prove you are worthy of the throne. 

GM엔티

If you have a recommendation or useful tips you would like to share, feel free to leave a comment!

※ This GM Note was written on June 19, 2026.

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