With the deepest character customization of any game currently on the market, Black Desert Online allows for unprecedented detail in character creation. Its intuitive controls, beautifully designed world, and extensive lore will enthrall both newcomers and veterans of MMO games and action RPGs.
Travel through the lands in search of treasure and adventure or become one of the top craftsmen in the land. Set up trade routes and breed horses or compete against other guilds in epic siege warfare.
Kakao Games and Pearl Abyss have released an improved version of the Mediah main questline. As part of the ongoing efforts by Pearl Abyss to improve existing content, the main quests within the Mediah region have been rewritten and improved. These renewed quests now offer a different perspective to better depict the history, relationships, and lore that are central to the Black Desert Online world.
Players will get to experience the consequences of a pivotal moment in Mediah’s history. During the storyline, players will have to choose between two factions: Mediah’s Royal Family and the Mediah Merchants Union. By following either of the ‘Crossroad’ questlines they will watch the story unfold from that faction’s perspective. Players that have previously or are currently completing the Mediah main quest can still play the revamped version of the questline.
Many fans have sprung into action to create Spring-themed videos to compete for a new Alienware Aurora R8 gaming desktop and assorted accessories. Talented members of the community created trailers of which the very best can be found Black Desert Online’s forum. The winner of the contest will be announced on the 30th of May. Based on the current votes, the following videos seem to be in the running for the grand prize.
This Friday, artistic members of the community can sink their teeth into the ‘Art of Thrones’ contest where the top entry can sit in their very own ThunderX3 BC5 Gaming Chair and Aerocool PC cases and other prizes for creating the best art that depicts best ‘Throne’ themed artwork. Either traditional or digital art is accepted with the full rules being detailed on the Black Desert Online website.
Black Desert Online also saw itself rise into the top 10 of most played games during the Steam Spring Cleaning, with a surge of new players trying out the game during its free weekend.
Pearl Abyss announced that the Awakening content update is now available for Black Desert on Xbox One. All ten character classes have been imbued with the ability to be Awakened, which permanently boosts their combat prowess and unlocks new skills and weapons for use on the battlefield. The free update allows experienced adventurers to awaken their true power with unique play styles.
To Awaken a character, players must first reach Level 56 and accept a unique quest provided by their Black Spirit. Once completed, they will receive a mythical weapon native to their character’s history that will deliver incredible damage to enemies. Find information on Awakened states for all character classes below:
- Dark Knight: The Vediant allows the Dark Knight to summon the Vediant Kriegesmesser and the Phantom Blade of Vediant. With this power, they are capable of delivering a series of melee attacks, absorbing black energy and performing ranged attacks.
- Lahn: Lahn destroys her enemies with the Crimson Glaives, two swords connected with chains. Her attacks gain more power and strike a large area, giving her explosive potential.
- Striker : Striker boosts his martial arts skills with the massive Gardbrace. The weapon allows him to physically manifest his Ki in the form of Echo Spirits, which attack during special moves and pummel enemies from all sides.
- Musa: Wielding the Crescent Blade, Musa attacks with huge swings, leaving nothing but a trail of defeated enemies in his wake. His swift movement and mastery with the blade make him a true warrior after awakening.
- Warrior: The Great Sword allows the awakened Warrior to unleash his true potential. A key melee combatant who switches between his weapons to deal and block immense damage.
- Ranger: The Ranger imbues her Elemental Sword with the Kamasylven spirit to deal critical damage at close range.
- Sorceress: A dreadful blade, the Scythe channels the Sorceress's dark magic into a hidden weapon that inflicts fatal wounds.
- Berserker: The Iron Buster is a one handed cannon that sits within the Berserker's hand. Although it was created by Ancient Dwarves, the Iron Buster is wielded naturally by the Berserker, offering him range and destructive power.
- Wizard: The Godr Sphera is a magical tool that summons Marg, the guardian of Fire, and Arne, the spirit of water. With these by his side, the Wizard is able to cast powerful destruction spells on his opponents.
- Witch: The Aad Sphera is a magical tool that allows the Witch to summon Gorr and Tett, guardians of earth and lightning. The tool allows her to accelerate the casting of destructive spells, resulting in more damage to enemies.
Key Features
- A beautifully designed open world that’s as expansive as it is alive
- Heart-pounding skill-based combat
- Unprecedented character customization with incredible detail
- Crisp next-generation graphics
- Extensive open world PvP modes (Arena mode, guild vs guild, node wars, castle siege, and more)
- Engaging story with deep lore and epic quests
- Unique farming system - grow and perfect your crops
- A personalized stable - catch, tame, and breed wild horses
- Deep crafting, housing, fishing, hunting, and alchemy systems
- Intuitive action gameplay complete with gamepad support
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