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04.05.2022
Upcoming Changes to Central Market Prices for Pearl Items and Pearl Outfit Extraction Quantities
Greetings, Adventurers.
Since our last change to the silver value of Pearl items on August 11, 2021, Black Desert’s in-game economy has been influenced by a variety of factors including updates, events, and our Adventurers’ overall game progression. Thus, we will be again adjusting the silver value of Pearl Items on the Central Market (excludes dyes) and the extractable quantity of Valks’ Cry and Cron Stones from Pearl outfits during the maintenance on May 11, 2022 (Wed) in order to better match the value of Pearl items with the current state of the game.
Please refer to the details below for a reference on how the changes will take effect.
■ What is Affected
- “Silver Value” of Pearl Items that can be listed on the Central Market
- “Extractable Quantity” of Valks’ Cry and Cron Stones for all Extractable Pearl Outfits
(* Excludes Dyes)
■ Details (Based on Premium Outfit Sets)
| Category | Currently | After Changes |
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Silver Value on Central Market (Highest Possible Price) |
473,000,000 Silver | 840,000,000 Silver |
| Number of Valks’ Cry Obtained from Extraction | 140 | 207 |
| Number of Cron Stones Obtained from Extraction | 420 | 621 |
As always, thank you for supporting Black Desert. We’ll do our best to provide the best service possible.
21.04.2022
Meet our Eternal Winter x Alienware nominees!
It's time to start revealing our nominees for our Eternal Winter x Alienware video contest. Here are some creators that clearly knew how to record Eternal Winter in all its beauty!
Do you think you can create even better content? It's not too late to join the event yet, you have until May 4 to enter and try to win an Alienware x15 R1 laptop!
Nominees, for what exactly?
* Creators have been challenged to celebrate the launch of Eternal Winter by creating videos about it.
* Videos can range from all sorts of categories: new content walkthrough, new region story introduction, "fan-made" trailer...basically anything Eternal Winter related!
* Winners will be selected among all nominees to win an Alienware x15 R1 laptop and an Eternal Winter’s Giftbox!
* You can find more details on this event and its rewards by checking out our notice, [Events] Eternal Winter x Alienware: A Winter Story, Created by YOU!
Thank you to everyone who has submitted a video so far!
Nominee: RESTRICT – Introducing the Mountain of Eternal Winter!
Nominee: Kayos – Eternal Winter Trailer
Nominee: InvadoS – Eternal Winter Walk (Montage)
*Please note this is not the final list of Nominees, this list will grow throughout the course of the event.
*Being nominated does not mean that you are guaranteed to win the event prizes.
*The nominations are chosen by the Black Desert Team.
21.04.2022
BDO Monthly - April 2022
Greetings Adventurers,
BDO Monthly April Issue has just arrived! Grab a copy while it lasts!
This month our adventurers have shared with the community their coolest characters drawings and screenshots, a speed paint video and guides that will help you complete the most difficult challenges in Sycrakea! Are you ready? Let's start reading the magazine!
Magazine Cover
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Adventurer Freya commissioned artist Mato A.I to draw her awesome Witch in combat. We can see Freya’s Witch casting her electrifying spells while blending with the sands of the desert. We loved the color scheme and concept used for the drawing! ▶ Mato A.I ArtStation |
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Adventurer Luwucifer created this drawing for a friend that wanted to see their Dark Knight covered in corruption from the Blackstar weapon. We know Blackstar is a powerful weapon, but do not let the weapon take control of you! Don’t you remember what happened with Calpheon citizens that fell under the influence of the Blackstar? We do not want that to be repeated! ▶ Corruption Tastes Beautiful - Luwucifer |
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Adventurer Cirtap13 drew a Valkyrie wearing the Enslar outfit while resting next to a lake. Our characters are used to fighting most of the time, but it’s important to have moments of tranquility to admire the beauty of the landscape. Cirtap13 perfectly portrayed the beauty of Black Desert in a different way and in a different art style. We loved the details of the outfit and how mysterious this Valkyrie looks! |
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Adventurer CookyLay is a veteran who has been playing Black Desert for the past six years. March 3rd marked the anniversary of Black Desert and CookyLay wanted to share their favorite screenshots from these past years. We look forward to seeing more screenshots for many years to come!
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Adventurer Reverielle travelled to Velia on a spring afternoon to take some amazing screenshots when the sun was setting. The lighting for these screenshots was perfect and also the outfit that was chosen matches the cherry blossom trees in the background.
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Adventurer Mirmulnir did a photoshoot of their Valkyrie in Star’s End after fighting with hordes of Apostoles of Corruption. We really liked the colors used for the Enslar outfit as it matches the vibe and mood of Star’s End. We hope Mirmulnir was lucky and got lots of Distortion’s Earrings!
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Adventurer Mercuel appears one more time in our magazine, but this time they are showing us their art skills in a speed painting video of a Warrior in the middle of a siege. Being able to see the whole process of the drawing showed us how dedicated Mercuel is to details when creating their Black Desert art. Your art is truly a pleasure to look at, and we look forward to seeing many more from you!
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Adventurer Tayah made a video guide for Succession Tamer, where new and veteran players will be able to rediscover their class and learn new tricks and combos for both PvE and PvP. We hope you can learn something from Tayah’s guide!
▶ Tamer Succession - Complete Guide PvP & PvE - BDO Reboot! - Tayah |
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Adventurer OverFarming shared with the community a handy guide in Spanish explaining how to complete the puzzles of Sycrakea (Even those that are secret). If some puzzles in this dungeon are extremely difficult for you to complete, and you need some help to continue, then check out this guide!
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Adventurer Elid shared with the community a guide in Spanish explaining the function of Artifacts and Light Stones. Is it your first time getting familiar with these items? Do not worry! Elid perfectly summarized all essential points, so now it’s your turn to take your gear to the next level!
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May 2022 Issue’s Adventurer of the Month Perks |
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★ 2,000 Pearls ★ BDO Monthly 30-day Title [Adventurer of the Month] |
▲ Preview of the [Adventurer of the Month] Title
May 2022’s Adventurer of the Month!
Who is Eligible?
- Adventurers who post on the Community > Fan Art or Tips & Guides from April 1, 2022 and before the end of April.
- Any Adventurer who posts fan art, screenshots and guides, is eligible to be an “Adventurer of the Month”!
- “Adventurers of the Month” will be selected every month, and the total number of selected Adventurers may differ from month to month.
May 2022 Issue’s Adventurer of the Month Perks
- 2,000 pearls
- BDO Monthly 30-day Title [Adventurer of the Month]
Additional Notices
- The [Adventurer of the Month] Title will be sent by in-game mail during a following maintenance. You must open the box sent to you by in-game mail to obtain the title.
- The in-game mail will expire after 14 days and the box containing the title will expire after 7 days. Please make sure to open it before it expires.
- Your winnings cannot be transferred or ceded to another person. Prizes cannot be exchanged for other products of similar value.
- Screenshots, images, videos and guides that are featured in BDO Monthly may be shared on the official Black Desert website or social media channels.
- If your account is restricted for violating the Terms of Service agreement before you receive the event prizes, you may be disqualified as a winner and have any prizes withdrawn even after being selected as a winner.
06.04.2022
Mountain of Eternal Winter
The Eternal Winter expansion is finally here, bringing with it Black Desert’s newest region – Mountain of Eternal Winter!
Thanks to Lando, here’s a taste of the cutscenes and stories that you can expect in the main questline.
1. Mountain of Eternal Winter
The Mountain of Eternal Winter is where the legends of Labreska, the Golden Dragon, first originate from. Located south of Drieghan, you can reach the new region by traveling rightwards from Duvencrune.
2. Region’s Features
Continued exposure to the region’s chilling environment will inflict the health-draining debuff, Frostbite. But as long as you have the regional drinks, Citron Tea and Well-brewed Mesima Tea, you have no reason to fear frostbite while exploring the Mountain of Eternal Winter.
| Name | Crafting Method | Effect |
 Citron Tea |
Use either of the recipes below to craft Citron Tea via Processing (L) – Simple Alchemy:
Purified Water x1 + Citron x1 Distilled Water x1 + Citron x1 |
Cure Frostbite
- Duration: Instant - Cooldown: 5 sec. |
 Well-brewed Mesima Tea |
Must be Cooking Lv. Apprentice 1 or higher, and use a Cooking Tool in a residence to be able to craft using the following recipe:
Twice-brewed Mesima Tea x1 + Mineral Water x1 |
Cure Frostbite
- Duration: 10 min. - Cooldown: 5 sec |
* Check out the in-game Crafting Notes (F2) for more info about these items and ingredients.
Eilton is the central village of the Mountain of Eternal Winter, and many of the mountain's inhabitants live in small camps spanning its rugged terrain. Although Eilton is small in size, the Demibeasts call Eilton their home, and the village offers more knowledge to learn than any other area. So it’s not a bad idea to take the time to explore and meet the people here.
There are also minerals, ores, timber, and other crafting materials, which can be processed into trade goods, that can only be found in the Mountain of Eternal Winter.
| Item Name | Crafting Method | Details |
 Thorn Timber Crate |
Craftable via Wood Workbench:
Snowfield Cedar Plywood x5 + Thornwood Plywood x5 + Black Stone Powder x1 |
Craft Trading Crates/Boxes and sell them to traders for profit!
Learn more: [Adventurer’s Guide] - [Trading] |
 Snowfield Timber Crate |
Craftable via Wood Workbench:
Snowfield Cedar Plywood x5 + Thuja Plywood x5 + Black Stone Powder x1 |
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 Snowfield Obsidian Box |
Craftable via Wood Workbench:
Obsidian Ore x5 + Nickel Ingot x5 + Black Stone Powder x1 |
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 Snowfield Jade Box |
Craftable via Wood Workbench:
Jade x5 + Noc Ingot x5 + Black Stone Powder x1 |
3. Food & Crystals
Even a land as harsh as the Mountain of Eternal has its very own regional cuisine! Not only is there a variety of cuisine to be found here, but there are also several other buff items such as perfumes, potions, elixirs, and more. For now, here’s a sample of the cuisine you can expect to enjoy.
| Mountain of Eternal Winter’s Cuisine (Duration: 600 minutes) |
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- Processing EXP+25% |
- Movement Speed +3 |
 Marvelous Balacs Lunchbox - Fishing EXP +25% - Auto-fishing Time Reduction +10% - Fishing Speed +3 |
- Movement Speed+3 - Max Stamina +200 |
* Learn more about each item in the Crafting Notes (F2) in-game.
Besides the cuisine, you can also obtain powerful crystals that offer a variety of effects by defeating monsters that make their home in the Mountain of Eternal Winter.
▲ Go to the in-game ESC menu > Adventurer (F5) > Item Drop menu to find out more!
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 Heavenly Essence |
 Olucas Crystal |
 Ancient Magic Crystal of Nature |
 Red Battlefield Crystals |
* Learn more about each crystal in the [April 6 (Wed) Patch Notes].
4. Labreska's Helmet
The Mountain of Eternal Winter is where you can obtain the key crafting material for Labreska’s Helmet.
| Item Name |  Labreska’s Helmet |
If you’re planning on crafting Labreska’s Helmet, you’ll first need to fulfill the requirements below to accept the questline.
- Must be Lv. 56 or higher
- Completed the [Labreska’s Helmet] Unexpected Gain quest
- Must have at least one Flame of Frost
- Must have either a PEN (V) Blackstar Helmet or a PEN (V) Boss (Griffon/Giath) Helmet at Caphras Level 10
The Flame of Frost can be obtained from several different monster zones.
| Item Name | Details |
 Flame of Frost |
Can be obtained from Murrowak's Labyrinth and Jade Starlight Forest Brazier. Also obtainable from [Wanewinter Guardian] Erebjork, who has a small chance of appearing at Winter Tree Fossils. |
 Ember of Frost |
Can also be obtained from Murrowak's Labyrinth, and Jade Starlight Forest Brazier/ Also obtainable from [Wanewinter Guardian] Erebjork, who has a small chance of appearing at Winter Tree Fossils.
100 Embers of Frost can be used to obtain 1 Flame of Frost |
5.1 [Monster Zone] Murrowak's Labyrinth
A once-prosperous iron mine, Murrowak's Labyrinth is now infested by swarms of Murrowak. If you plan on battling this infestation, you’ll need to stay on your toes as the queen of the Murrowak, Vercedes, will reveal herself to deal with any dangerous intruders.
As you delve deeper into Murrowak’s Labyrinth, you can obtain “Murrowak Crystal Carapace,” which can be exchanged with NPC Torio for Tori's Box of Valuables after defeating Vercedes.
| Item Name | Details |
 Murrowak Crystal Carapace |
Can be found in Murrowak’s Labyrinth and exchanged with NPC Torio for Tori's Box of Valuables after defeating Vercedes. |
 Tori's Box of Valuables |
A box that may contain a valuable item including Flame of Frost, Ember of Frost, Oak Pill of Time and Tide, Caphras Stone, and more. |
5.2 [Monster Zone] Jade Starlight Forest
Jade Starlight Forest is the land of the Okjinsini, who are said to be born from the tears of Labreska. As a side note, although the Okjinsini are well-adapted to the cold conditions of the Mountain of Eternal Winter, they are also said to really enjoy warm food.
As the forest is their home, the Okjinsini have erected potent totems and braziers to mark their territory and empower themselves; thus, destroying these structures will make them easier to defeat.
The Jade Starlight Forest is also where you can encounter Erebjork, the Dreadwinter Guardian. If you find yourself in the middle of a snowstorm here, be prepared for her appearance. Since she is one of the sources of the Flame of Frost, a key crafting material for Labreska’s Helmet, she is a dangerous foe to face alone, so consider banding together with your fellow Adventurers to take her down.
5.3 [Monster Zone] Winter Tree Fossils
These strangely beautiful-looking Winter Tree Fossils dot the landscape of the Mountain of Eternal Winter. If you interact with one of these fossils and spend 100 Energy, you will bring forth monsters affected by the mountain’s spirits. Be prepared, because there’s a small chance that the [Wanewinter Guardian] Erebjork will appear as well.
Winter Tree Fossils offer two levels of difficulty. Of course, the rewards will also vary depending on the difficulty level, but you can obtain a variety of loot from both difficulties, so make sure to keep an eye out for these trees while exploring the mountain.
5.4 [Monster Zone] Erethea’s Limbo
Erethea’s Limbo is a prison created by Erethea, the seventh witch born from Labreska’s first death, to “erase the fear of dragons from the hearts of mankind.”
To start the trials of Erethea’s Limbo, you’ll need to first obtain the Forgotten Witch's Token from any of the monster zones in the Mountain of Eternal Winter.
Once you enter Erethea’s Limbo, you’ll be greeted by four symbols above crystals on the floor. From here, you’ll need to clear the trials of the rooms marked with these symbols to be granted access to the Golden Chamber, which contains the rewards.
One more thing, as you move through the rooms, there may be rooms marked with a symbol that cannot be opened, so you’ll need to figure out how you’ll solve them to overcome Erethea’s Limbo.
Tip: We recommend trying Rulupee’s exploration quests once you’ve completed the Mountain of Eternal Winter’s main questline!
● How to Accept Quest: Black Spirit > Event Quest > Journey to the Mountain of Eternal Winter with Rulupee
● Quest Requirements: Your character must be Lv. 56 or higher and completed the Mountain of Eternal Winter’s main questline
| Quest Rewards | ||
| Title: [Shivering] |  Winter Wood Bed |
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Once you’ve completed the quest above, you can accept an additional quest from Rulupee.
● How to Accept Quest: NPC Rulupee > [Event] A Forgotten Gift
● Quest Requirements: Completed Journey to the Mountain of Eternal Winter with Rulupee
| Quest Rewards | |
Marvelous Balacs Lunchbox x1 |
 Perfume of Insight x1 |
And that wraps up this GM Note, whether you’re battling monsters or clearing the questline, we hope to see you on the Mountain of Eternal Winter!
06.04.2022
CalpheON Episode 2 Recap & Coupons
On March 26, CalpheON Episode 2 brought us news about the new class, monster zone reworks, and more! For those of you who couldn't join us for the event or just want a refresher, check out our recap below.
Coupons & Rewards
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HOPE-TOSE-EYOU-SOON (Redeemable until June 15, 2022 (Wed) 23:59) |
[Event] Rubin's Letter x1
Weapon Exchange Coupon Box x1
Sub-weapon Exchange Coupon x1
Special Journey Box x1
Artisan’s Blessing (30 Days) x1
Cron Stone x2000 |
* [Event] Rubin's Letter is an event item that will direct you to the event quest for the Light Up the Night Skies of Calpheon event. [Link to Event Page]
* The Special Journey Box contains J's Special Scroll x5.
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THX4-WATC-HING-EPI2 (Redeemable until June 15, 2022 (Wed) 23:59) |
[Event] Shining Shakatu's Seal x20 |
| GRAB-YOUR-JSHA-MMER (Redeemable until May 24, 2022 (Tue) 23:59) |
* Will be deleted during the maintenance on May 25, 2022 (Wed) if left unused. |
- Marni's Unstable Fuel consumption will be reduced by 50% based on the announcement at CalpheON Episode 2! (Update on April 13)
- Please keep this in mind when using the Marni's Unstable Fuel that you get via the coupons!
| Manor Treasure Hunt & Live Quiz Show | |
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QUIZ-SHOW-GIFT-HERE (Redeemable until June 15, 2022 (Wed) 23:59) |
Advice of Valks (+100)
[Event] Enhancement Help Kit I x1
[Event] Rare Courser Training Box x1
Advice of Valks (+40) x1
[Event] Choose Your Luxury Furniture Box x1
[Event] Choose Your Luxury Interior Box x1
J's Special Scroll x1
Patrigio's Apparel Bag x1
[Event] Enhancement Help Kit III x1
Mystical Artisan's Memory Bundle x1 |
| [Event] Light Up the Night Skies of Calpheon | |
| [Link to Event Page] |
[Event] Blessing of Old Moon Pack (7 Days) x1
Cron Stone x1,000
* Can be completed once per Family until the maintenance on April 27, 2022 (Wed). |
| [Event] Gift from a Stranger | |
| [Link to Event Page] |
5,000 Loyalties
* Can be completed once per Family until the maintenance on April 27, 2022 (Wed). |
New Class, Drakania
- Pre-creation Begins March 30
- Update on April 6
- Destroyer of Ynix & Antithesis of Guardian
- Wielder of the Devastating Greatsword, Slayer
▲ The Mountain of Eternal Winter & Black Desert’s 24th Class – Drakania
▲ Access Elvia Realm Monster Zones on All Servers
▲ Usage of Item Copy Before, During, and After the Event
▲ Sage’s New Outfit Design
Start of the Adventure, Balenos Revamp
- Balenos Main Questline Revamp & New Cutscenes
* Localization is currently underway.
- Appearance Improvements for Prominent NPCs
- Boss Presentation Enhancements
▲ Balenos Main Questline Cutscene
▲ Appearance Improvements for Prominent NPCs
Monster Zone Changes
- Income Adjustments for Elvia Realm Monster Zones
- New Calpheon Elvia Realm Monster Zones
* Monsters will change depending on the weather.
- Changes to Elvia Realm Monster Zone Access
- Personal Monster Zone (1 Hour Daily)
▲New Calpheon Elvia Realm Monster Zones
▲ Access Elvia Realm Monster Zones on All Servers
QoL Improvements
- Specialized Inventory for Artifacts & Lightstones
- Processing Stone Item Unification
- Pet Looting Improvements
- Specialized Inventory for Life Skill Tools
Item Copy Cost Reduction
- Required Amount of Marni’s Unstable Fuel Permanently Reduced by 50%
* Update on April 13
- Increase Ways to Obtain Marni's Processed Fuel
▲ Usage of Item Copy Before, During, and After the Event
New Outfits Currently Under Development
- Outfit Concepts & Video Reveal- Eternal Winter-themed Male/Female Shared Outfits
- Sage, Hashashin, Berserker, and Shai Outfits
▲ Eternal Winter-themed Male/Female Shared Outfit Video
▲ Sage’s New Outfit Design
▲ Hashashin’s New Outfit Design
▲ Berserker’s New Outfit Design
▲ Shai’s New Outfit Video
Carrack Skins Reveal
- Designed for Volante, Advance, Balance, and Valor – Four Total Skins- Currently Under Development
* Update goal of May for Korean Server, then global servers after.
▲ Carrack Cosmetics Currently Under Development
Live Q&A Announcements
- Improve Elixir Cooldowns (10 seconds -> 1 seconds)
- Remove Artifact Durability
- Develop Screenshot Mode with Time Adjustment
- Ownerless Horses as Transport Method for New Adventurers
CalpheON Episode 2 Behind-the-Scenes
Here’s a peek at what happened behind-the-scenes on-site at CalpheON Episode 2! We hope you were excited as we were for the livestream!
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* Coupon codes will no longer be redeemable after the expiration date, and any redeemed items stored in the Web Storage or in-game mailbox (B) will also disappear after the expiration date.
* Coupons can only be redeemed once per Family.
* Incorrectly entering a coupon code 10 times in a row will prevent you from entering coupon codes for 1 hour.
* Coupons can be redeemed from the in-game Menu (ESC) → Adventurer Support (F11) → [Use Coupon] menu. Redeemed rewards will be sent to your in-game mailbox (B).
* Coupons can also be redeemed on the official website under [Coupons].
* You can view your redeemed coupon history from the [Web Storage History] page.
* J's Special Scroll is a time-limited item that will expire 30 days after being obtained. Once it expires, you will no longer be able to use the item.
06.04.2022
Drakania Events All One Place
[GM] Nox’s Event Tips
And don’t forget to redeem the coupons from CalpheON Episode 2!
① Create a season character as the new class, Drakania, and start leveling up. That’s all you have to do to complete two events!
- [Drakania Progression Rewards]
② Try a variety of different content by completing the Challenges offered by the Season: Drakania Pass. You’ll receive tons of rewards that will help you progress your character!
③ Defeat monsters and you’re participating in three of the events!
- [Season: Drakania Combat/Skill EXP Hot Time]
- [Source of Ions & Mysterious Knight]
④ As you adventure in the vast world of Black Desert, take a breather and visit the Loyalties Shop in the in-game Pearl Shop (F3)!
06.04.2022
New Season: Drakania
The progression-focused Season: Drakania will open after the maintenance on April 6 (Wed).
The season servers are only available for a limited time, so start your adventure today!
06.04.2022
Lightning’s Blaze, Drakania!
"Only the destruction of the god-consuming flame will restore the long-lost paradise of dragons."
Born after the reign of Labreska, the Golden Dragon and scourge of dragonkind, Drakania is the last hope of the dragons in reclaiming their long-lost paradise.
▲ Watch Drakania’s dev commentary to learn more about her story!
Drakania Combat Trailer
Drakania’s Combat Style
Drakania wields her Slayer, forged from the desires of slain dragons, and her Shard, forged from the scales of their bodies, in her quest to restore the paradise of dragons. Her Shard gathers ions from the air around her and directs this energy to her Slayer, allowing Drakania to unleash powerful attacks and destructive strikes.
As the last hope of the dragons, Drakania has a second dragon heart, enabling her to recover quickly from injuries and race across the battlefield like a raging storm. When she steps onto the battlefield, all will know the new era of dragons is nigh.
Drakania’s Primary Skills
Markthanan's Flourish
Gathers ions in her Slayer to unleash a potent assault.
With enough ions, enemies will be flung upwards and struck down.
Brimbolt Strike + Flow: Brimbolt Wave
Releases the ions gathered in her Slayer to deliver a powerful strike.
Her follow-up attack transforms her remaining ions into a crashing wave of brimbolts.
Brimbolt Raze
Spins with her Slayer, gathering ions.
Draws in enemies in a wide area and sweeps them away.
Flow: Markthanan's Wings
Spreads Markthanan's Wings with gathered ions to soar forward.
Markthanan's Scale
Plants her Slayer into the ground and absorbs ions
The incoming ions surround Drakania and form a barrier, protecting her.
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