black desert online new player guide

Black Desert Online (BDO) New Player Guide Welcome to Black Desert Online, a visually stunning MMORPG with deep mechanics, sandbox gameplay, and intense combat. This guide will help you get started on your journey in the vast world of BDO. Choosing a Class BDO has 24+ classes, each with unique playstyles: Beginner-Friendly Classes: Warrior, Ranger, Striker, Witch/Wizard High APM (Actions Per Minute): Ninja, Kunoichi, Lahn, Musa/Maehwa Support/Tank: Valkyrie, Shai (lifeskill-focused) Complex but Powerful: Sorceress, Tamer, Hashashin Tip: Try classes in Trial Mode (Level 60) before committing. Starting Your Adventure Main Questline (Recommended for New Players): - Follow the Main Story Quest (MSQ) (Black Spirit guide []). - Completing it gives gear, inventory slots, and knowledge. - Early MSQ rewards a Naru Gear Set (upgradeable to Tuvala later). Seasonal Characters (Best for New Players): - Create a Seasonal Character (if a season is active). - Benefits: Faster leveling, free PEN (V) Tuvala gear (equal to mid-game gear). - After season, gear converts to normal. Combat & Leveling Level 1-56 (Awakening/Succession Unlock): - Follow MSQ, kill mobs in zones like: - 1-20: Velia, Olvia - 20-50: Chimeras, Helms, Manes - 50-56: Pollys Forest, Blood Wolves Awakening/Succession (Level 56): - Awakening: New weapon & skills (often changes playstyle). - Succession: Enhances original weapon skills. - Choose based on your class meta (check community guides). Gear Progression (Early to Mid-Game) Starter Gear: Naru (upgrade with Beginner Black Stones Pri/PEN). Seasonal Gear: Tuvala (enhance with Time-filled Black Stones). Post-Season Gear: - Weapons: Kzarka, Blackstar, Dandelion (Awakening) - Armor: Boss gear (Dim Tree, Griffon, Bheg, Urugon) - Accessories: Capotia (season reward), Asula (early game), then Ogre Ring, Laytenn, etc. Enhancing Tips: Use Failstacks (higher stacks for higher upgrades). Cron Stones protect from downgrades (expensive). Consider buying gear from Central Market instead of enhancing. Silver (Currency) Making Early Game: - Questing, grinding mobs (Pollys, Gahaz, Nagas). - Lifeskilling: Fishing, Gathering, Cooking. Mid-Game: - Grinding Valencia spots (Cadry, Bashim, Waragons). - Passive Income: Worker Empire (nodes), AFK Fishing. Endgame: - High-end grind zones (Stars End, Sycraia, Elvia). - Trading, Bartering (sailing). Lifeskilling (Optional but Profitable) Fishing: AFK income. Gathering: Meat, blood, logs (needed for cooking/alchemy). Cooking/Alchemy: Imperial Delivery turn-ins. Training/Hunting: Niche but profitable. Tip: Get CP (Contribution Points) by cooking (Beer) and questing. Essential Tips for New Players Turn on "Loot Pets" (auto-loot helps grinding). Join a Guild for buffs, help, and community. Use the Central Market (buy/sell gear). Energy & CP Matter (unlock nodes, invest in workers). Dont Rush PvP Gear matters a lot in BDO. Use BDO Planner (Gear Simulator: bdoplanner). Helpful Resources Guides: GrumpyG, BDO Foundry Discord: Official BDO Discord, Class Discords. YouTube: EvilDoUsHarm, Biohack, ImPansy. Final Advice BDO is a marathon, not a sprint. Focus on progression at your own pace, explore lifeskills if grinding gets boring, and dont be afraid to ask for help in-game! Good luck, Adventurer!