Pearl Abyss has released the Black Desert Online update 2.36 patch today, and this one adds the Drakania class and Season plus more changes and fixes across platforms! Check out the full Black Desert Online May 25 update patch notes below.
Black Desert Online Update 2.36 Patch Notes | Black Desert Online May 25 Update Patch Notes:
Adventurers,
The latest Black Desert update is here, bringing with it a new class in Drakania, the new Season: Drakania and more! Take a look at the patch note below to find all the changes coming in this latest update!
Drakania, The Destroyer of Ynix
● The destroyer of Ynix, Drakania, has been released.
New Class, Drakania Trailer
Drakania Combat Trailer
Check out what the developers have to say about Drakania!
– Until Awakening is released for Drakania, 100% of her main weapon’s AP will be applied in Succession.
Read more about Drakania in the ‘[GM Note] Quell The Flame’ Notice
● Marni’s Pocket Watch, obtainable by completing Drakania’s Succession questline, can be equipped to her awakening weapon slot.
※ You can reform Marni’s Pocket Watch with Heart of Karanda or Inverted Heart of Garmoth to get additional effects. It is not an enhanceable item.
※ You can purchase the Mirror of Equilibrium from the Duvencrune blacksmith to extract items used for reforming from the reformed Marni’s Pocket Watch.
※ Season characters cannot equip Marni’s Pocket Watch.
● Added the “Hall of Adventurers: Drakania” chat group where you can chat about the new class, Drakania.
Season: Drakania Begins
● Season: Drakania has begun.
– Season servers allow you to create and play Season characters. You can progress quickly and get a variety of benefits while on Season servers as well.
– As Seasons have started, the servers have changed as follows.
| NA | |
| Before | After |
| NEW Olvia – Novice | NEW Olvia |
| New Olvia – 1 | Season-1 |
| New Olvia – 2 | Season-2 |
| Rulupee | Season-3 |
| EU/ASIA | |
| Before | After |
| NEW Olvia – Novice | NEW Olvia |
| New Olvia – 1 | Season-1 |
| – | Season-2 |
● Changed the following for Season: Drakania.
– the level of difficulty for the Season Pass was alleviated and certain rewards were improved.
Learn more about Season: Drakania in our ‘Season A to Z’ notice!
– You can obtain [Season] Prismatic Scale and [Season] Rift’s Gemstone in Season: Drakania.
● Added a function where upon successfully enhancing to [PEN (V) Naru gear], you’ll be able to immediately convert it into [PRI (I) Tuvala gear] from the Enhancement window.
● Added Sharp Black Crystal Shard and Hard Black Crystal Shard to be obtainable from defeating Kavali and Puturum that spawn when you use Rift’s Echo.
Tip! Make sure to take a look at our guide for getting the most out of seasons.
※ Take a read of ‘[GM Note] Season Servers?’ to get a better understanding of what Season Servers are.
Leight’s Gathering Tools
● Added 6 types of Gathering Tools made by the Leight Family that can be rented with Contribution Points.
Leight’s Hoe, Leight’s Lumbering Axe, Leight’s Fluid Collector, Leight’s Tanning Knife, Leight’s Butcher Knife, Leight’s Pickaxe
– Leight Family Gathering Tools have the following effects.
* Increase Collection Rate +30% per each specific Gathering type
* Reduce Gathering Time -11 seconds
* Increase each specific Gathering Mastery +200
* Increase Gathering EXP +10%
Shining Shakatu Seals
● Added the new item “[Event] Shining Shakatu’s Seal”.
– The pre-existing item “[Event] Shakatu’s Seal” can be used to exchange with Dellus, Shakatu’s Right-hand Man.
– The item “[Event] Shining Shakatu’s Seal” can be exchanged with Raomi, the other Shakatu’s Right-hand Man.
– Both Dellus and Raomi can be found standing next to Shakatu.
– [Event] Shining Shakatu’s Seals can be exchanged with a character Lv. 56 or higher.
■ [Event] Shining Shakatu’s Seals can be exchanged for the following items.
Stabilization
● Memory Optimization for Item tooltip UI has been applied.
Content Changes
The difficulty of Nightmare Kzarka has been adjusted. Damage from attacks that were too difficult to avoid, and the attacks that dealt killing blows regardless of DP have been modified, and to compensate for the difficulty, some of the weaker attacks have been improved. We have also improved the visibility of the hit markers and attack paterns so they can be viewed, and can be reacted to easier.
Regarding boss rewards, we are still undergoing much discussion as we look over our data. We ask that you also share your feedback and opinions with us as well
● Adjusted some of the attack patterns and difficulty of Nightmarish Kzarka.
– Reduced damage on some of the attacks.
– Improved the hit area markers to display earlier.
– Changed the attacks that did not display a hit area marker but were telegraphed by the boss’ motion to display markers.
– Reduced the strength of the attack that pulled Adventurers in.
– Removed the rocks that fell immediately after Adventurers were pulled in.
– Changed Remnants of Kzarka so that characters can move through them.
Character Changes
● Improved the issue where the camera would rotate awkwardly when switching directions while walking.
Warrior
● Charging Thrust – Changed the description to display commands in greater detail.
● Flow: Slashing the Dead – Added “Ring Menu Slot available” to the description.
● Fixed the following skill’s effects to match the description.
– Deep Thrust (I to III)
● Fixed the following skill descriptions.
– Charging Thrust (III to Absolute) – Removed mentions of increased movement speed and range.
– Absolute: Ground Roar – Removed mentions of increased range.
Ranger
● Tearing Arrow, Prime: Tearing Arrow – Fixed the issue where Air Attack would be applied instead of Down Attack while mounted.
● Evasive Explosion Shot – Changed to not be affected by the Jump Height increase effect when performing extra attacks.
● Changed the following descriptions to display commands in greater detail.
– Flow: Call from Sky, Succession – Flow: Call from Sky
● Fixed the following skills’ effects to match the descriptions.
– Pinpoint, Moving Shot, Flow: Rooting, Will of the Wind (mounted)
● Fixed the issue where using the following skills on cooldown would consume little to no MP.
– Descending Current, Prime: Descending Current, Prime: Charging Wind, Waltz of Wind
● Fixed the following skill descriptions.
– Penetrating Wind (I to III) – Fixed the issue of displaying the incorrect command.
– Tearing Arrow (I to Absolute) – Fixed to display the actual number of 0 charged attack hits.
Sorceress
● Night Crow (forward jump) – Added mention of activating Night Crow during the skill.
● Shadow Eruption (I to Absolute) – Changed the attack range to be the same per hit while mounted.
● Grim Reaper’s Judgment – Fixed the issue where you would recover HP even if the charged attack didn’t hit.
● Dead Hunt – Fixed the issue where certain hits wouldn’t recover HP.
● Prime: Midnight Stinger – Fixed the issue where using the skill via Ring Menu wouldn’t consume Shards of Darkness.
● Scythe Training – Fixed the description to display the actual number of forward attack hits.
● Mark of the Shadow – Fixed the description to display the actual number of affected targets.
Berserker
● Giant Leap – Improved the descriptions to display commands in greater detail.
● Feral Rage – Changed the description to mention the actual number of hits and Stamina cost in greater detail.
● Fixed the following skills’ effects to match the descriptions.
– Beastly Wind Slash (I to III), Fierce Strike, Ground Lifting (while on cooldown)
● Titan Step – Changed to no longer re-apply its cooldown when comboed with the flying kick attack.
Tamer
● Fixed an issue where Heilang: Howling skill sound effects would not play after using the skill.
● Horror Slam, Resonance – Improved her Lv. 56 Rabam skills to no longer allow Rage Transfer during the skills.
● Echo Pierce – Improved to now combo into Celestial Slam.
● Fixed the following skill effects to match the descriptions.
– Surging Tide (I to VI), Celestial Bo Staff Training
● Trample (I to Absolute) – Fixed the issue where the Bound effect for PvE was being applied even when on cooldown.
● Void Lightning – Fixed an issue where some skills would not link correctly on cooldown.
Musa
● Chase – Fixed the issue where you could switch to your crescent blade when falling during the skill with your Tiger Blade drawn.
Maehwa
● Whirlwind Cut – Fixed the issue where damage wouldn’t be applied when used laterally with your Tiger Blade drawn.
Ninja
● Fixed an issue where skills that could not be learned showed up when leveling up.
Mystic
● Binding, Absolute: Fetter Knee Constraint – Fixed the issue where using the skill in Awakening would apply the debuffs twice and cause the target to become immune to the debuffs.
● Earth Splitter – Added to the Skill Guide UI.
● Fixed the issue where the Skill Guide UI would display even in Awakening state.
● Changed normal attacks while mounted to apply the correct amount of damage and the Bound effect where applicable.
● Absolute: Heavy Fist – Fixed the description to display the actual PvP damage reduction amount.
Witch/Wizard
● Prime: Earth Arrow – Fixed the issue where holding R2/RT wouldn’t apply the effects of Prime: Elemental Flow.
● Lightning (I to V) – Fixed the issue where the Black Spirit version of the skill would activate even when locked.
Archer
● Ravenous Talon – Fixed the issue where skill commands were awkward.
Hashashin
● Black Spirit: Crown Kick – Fixed the issue where its skill demo was for the skill Silent Breach.
Guardian
● Fixed the issue where motions of certain body parts would appear abnormal when in idle stance with your Guardian.
Corsair
● Core: Sun-shielder Patraca – Fixed the issue where your character’s motions midair would appear awkward in a location of high elevation.
Item Changes
● Changed the following class release accessories from being character-bound to Family-bound.
– [Corsair] Ocean’s Plume, [Sage] Eyes of the Wise, [Nova] Echidna Tiara, [Nova] Echidna Earring, [Event] Umba, and [Event] Peek-a-Boo Black Spirit Cube Earring
● Item descriptions have been improved to ensure that the use of an item is prioritized over acquisition methods.
● Changed Lafi Bedmountain’s Upgraded Compass and Archaeologist’s Map to no longer be sold in shops.
● Added text to item descriptions of Main Weapon, Sub-weapon, and Awakening Weapon Exchange Coupons which state that you cannot exchange Tuvala gear.
● Changed the following items to no longer display a world alert and make your character you cheer with joy upon obtaining them:
– Bensho’s Necklace, Ancient Guardian’s Seal, Necklace of Shultz the Gladiator, Witch’s Earring, Mark of Shadow, Rainbow Coral Ring, Kagtum Submission Ring, Tree Spirit Belt, Ancient Weapon Core, Blue Whale Meat, Clear Blackstar Crystal, Liverto Weapon Box, and Liverto Weapon Bundle
● Changed your character to cheer with joy upon obtaining the following items:
– Manos Craftsman’s Clothes, season graduation item: Graduation Cap, and Radiant Fairy Wings items
● Some item descriptions have been improved.
● Separated [Dark Knight] Rosa Cassius Gloves from the [Dark Knight] Rosa Cassius Clothes.
– Added [Dark Knight] Rosa Cassius Gloves to the outfit boxes that contain the [Dark Knight] Rosa Cassius Clothes.
* Adventurers who had the [Dark Knight] Rosa Cassius Clothes in their possession will find the [Dark Knight] Rosa Cassius Gloves in their storage in Heidel.
※ Please contact [Support] and attach screenshots of the item tooltips displaying the info of the dyes applied to the outfit previously if the color has changed.
Quest and Knowledge Changes
● When hunting animals, there is a chance to obtain the following [Bonus] Quest.
| Region | Title | Monster Name |
| Kamasylvia Around the Acher Guard Post Wild Life area |
[Wild] | King Griffon |
● Improved the alignment and visibility of the recommended and repeated quests in the Quest Menu.
● Improved the objectives for Fishing quests as follows:
| Quest name | Before | After |
| Irresistible Lure | Catch Grunt x1 | Catch yellow-grade fish |
| Crio and Sandfish | Catch Sandfish x1 | Catch green-grade fish |
| Sit, Cast and Fish! | Catch Sea Eel x1 | Catch blue-grade fish |
● Improved the guild missions for Fishing as follows:
| Size | Objective | Reward |
| Small Guild | Catch green-grade fish x25 | 17,000,000 Silver 10,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x1 |
| Small Guild | Catch blue-grade fish x8 | 17,000,000 Silver 10,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x1 |
| Small Guild | Catch yellow-grade fish x3 | 17,000,000 Silver 10,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x1 |
| Medium Guild | Catch green-grade fish x38 | 26,000,000 Silver 20,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x2 |
| Medium Guild | Catch blue-grade fish x13 | 26,000,000 Silver 20,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x2 |
| Medium Guild | Catch yellow-grade fish x4 | 26,000,000 Silver 20,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x2 |
| Large Guild | Catch green-grade fish x50 | 37,000,000 Silver 30,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 |
| Large Guild | Catch blue-grade fish x17 | 37,000,000 Silver 30,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 |
| Large Guild | Catch yellow-grade fish x6 | 37,000,000 Silver 30,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 |
| Extra Large Guild | Catch green-grade fish x63 | 50,000,000 Silver 35,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 |
| Extra Large Guild | Catch blue-grade fish x21 | 50,000,000 Silver 35,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 |
| Extra Large Guild | Catch yellow-grade fish x7 | 50,000,000 Silver 35,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 |
| Small Guild | Catch Mudskipper x20 | 31,000,000 Silver 15,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x1 |
| Medium Guild | Catch Mackerel x10 and Swordfish x10 | 42,000,000 Silver 25,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x2 |
| Large Guild | Catch Swellfish x10 and Herring x10 | 53,000,000 Silver 35,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 |
| Extra Large Guild | Catch Smokey Chromis x10 and Porgy x10 | 64,000,000 Silver 70,000 Guild Skill EXP Old Moon Life Seal x3 |
● Contribution EXP for 453 quests in Calpheon have been modified.
– A detailed list of quests with increased Contribution EXP can be found below.
● Increased the Contribution EXP of 342 quests in Mediah.
– Check out the list of quests that had Contribution EXP boosts from the following chart:
● Increased the Contribution EXP of 183 quests in Valencia.
– Check out the list of quests that had Contribution EXP boosts from the following chart:
● Increased the Contribution EXP of 103 quests in Kamasylvia.
– Check out the list of quests that had Contribution EXP boosts from the following chart:
● Increased the Contribution EXP of 75 quests in Drieghan.
– Check out the list of quests that had Contribution EXP boosts from the following chart:
● Increased the Contribution EXP of 30 quests in O’dyllita.
– Check out the list of quests that had Contribution EXP boosts from the following chart:
UI Changes
● A button has been added to the ‘Find NPC’ function allowing you to find the nearest Black Spirit Training npc.
– Pressing this button will guid you to the location of the nearby [Black Spirit Training] Jamie Drucker NPC.
Other Changes
● Fixed an issue where the shape of option 20 of Guardian’s hair could not be adjusted
● Fixed the issue where you could use Item Copy on Tachros’ and Stella’s Spirit Stones.
– Tachros’ and Stella’s Spirit Stones that were copied before have been reverted.
● Fixed an issue where some quests for Atoraxxion could not be completed in the Ancient Stone Chamber with Edan in certain situations.
● Fixed typos in the description of the Reform Level 5 Boss Gear and related items.
● The awkard position of Edan in the Ancient Stone Chamber has been fixed.
● Fixed the unnatural appearance of certain NPC’s in Western Guard Camp.
● Fixed the awkward animation of cetain NPCs when colided with.
● Fixed an issue where the background music stopped after accessing a character.
● Fixed an issue where certain main quests of Balenos could not be completed under certain situations when accepting the ‘[Great Expedition] Oquilla’s Eye’ quest line.
– Accordingly, some NPC lines have been modified.
● Certain abnormal behaviors of monsters and objects in Star’s End have been fixed.
● Fixed abnormal animations of Sky Ships that can be seen in the sky.
● Abnormal exposure of some backgrounds has been fixed.
● Fixed an issue where the minimap did not match the actual map.
● Fixed an issue where a character would be moved to an abnormal location when reconnected to a specific area of the Demi River.
● Fixed typos and irregularities in Knowledge, Quests and NPC’s of O’dyllita.
● Fixed the issue where the Interior Points for the Blue Maned Lion’s Manor were displayed abnormally.
● Fixed an issue where only the Silver Embroidered Farmer’s Clothes could be crafted in the Duvencrune Costume Mill.
● Fixed an issue where certain appearances of the Black Spirit could not be unlocked during the simplified quest line on Season Servers.
● Changed the reward for the quest ‘Fughar’s Secret To Success Chapter 13: Water is Precious’ from ‘Techthon Processing Stone’ – Wind to ‘Techthon Processing Stone’
That’s it for the patch. Stay tuned for further updates here at MP1st!
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