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Upgrading gear in Black Desert Online (BDO) is a crucial part of character progression, but it can be complex due to the game's RNG-based enhancement system. Heres a comprehensive guide to help you understand the process: Types of Gear Upgrades Gear can be upgraded in two main ways: Enhancing: Using materials to increase the gear's enhancement level (e.g., +1 to +20 for weapons/armor, PRI to PEN for accessories). Reforming: Converting gear into boss gear or upgrading to higher tiers (e.g., Tuvala Boss Gear, Jetinas Guaranteed PEN). Enhancing Gear (Weapons/Armor) Basic Enhancement Levels: +1 to +15: Uses Black Stones (Armor/Weapon). Pri (+16) to Pen (+20): Uses Concentrated Black Stones (Armor/Weapon) and Memory Fragments for repairs. Enhancement Tips: Failstacks: Use "failstacks" (failed attempts on lower-tier gear) to increase success rates for higher enhancements. Valks Cry: Consumable that adds temporary failstacks. Cron Stones: Reduce durability loss on failure (but cost silver/materials). Enhancing Accessories Much riskier! Accessories break on failure (except for certain ones like Jetinas). Use Cron Stones to protect them (but expensive). Reforming Gear (Boss Gear & Upgrades) Jetinas Guaranteed PEN: A time-gated but guaranteed way to upgrade boss gear to PEN (no RNG). Narcissistic Boss Gear: Can be exchanged for boss gear via Jetina. Fallengod / Labreska / Dahns Gloves: Upgraded boss gear via quests and materials. Enhancing with Caphras Caphras Stones: Used to "level up" gear beyond PEN (up to C20), boosting stats. Required for Fallengod / Labreska upgrades. Safe Enhancing Methods Naru Gear Tuvala (Seasonal): Easy PEN gear for new players. Jetinas PEN Accessories: Guaranteed upgrades via daily/weekly quests. Bartali Log / Dorin Morgrim Log: Free stats and AP/DP boosts. General Tips Start with Seasonal Characters: Get full PEN Tuvala gear easily. Use Failstack Guides: Check community charts for optimal failstack counts. Buy vs. Enhance: Sometimes buying from the Central Market is cheaper than enhancing. Backup Gear: Always have a backup set if enhancing risky items. Useful Items Artisans Memory: Reduces repair costs (1 Memory Fragment + Artisans = 30 durability instead of 10). Old Moon / Value Pack: Reduces market taxes if buying gear. Guild Buffs: Some guilds offer enhancement success rate buffs. Advanced Upgrades Godr-Ayed Weapons: A new system combining multiple weapons for higher stats. Deboreka Accessories: Endgame accessories with high AP/DP. Final Advice Patience is key! Enhancing can be frustrating due to RNG. Focus on steady progress: Use guaranteed upgrades (Jetina, seasons) before risky enhancements. Join a guild or Discord for real-time advice. Would you like details on a specific gear piece or enhancement strategy?

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About This Game

Upgrading gear in Black Desert Online (BDO) is a crucial part of character progression, but it can be complex due to the...

Key Features

  • Massive open world with diverse environments
  • Rich storyline spanning multiple expansions
  • Challenging dungeons and raids
  • Player vs Player combat systems
  • Guild system for team play
  • Extensive character customization
  • Regular content updates

Latest Expansion: The War Within

Venture into the depths of Azeroth itself in this groundbreaking expansion. Face new threats emerging from the planet's core, explore mysterious underground realms, and uncover secrets that will reshape your understanding of the Warcraft universe forever.

Game Information

Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Activision Blizzard
Release Date: November 23, 2004
Genre: MMORPG
Players: Massively Multiplayer

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Minimum Requirements

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-3450 / AMD FX 8300
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon RX 560
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 70 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

OS: Windows 11 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 70 GB SSD space

Player Reviews

EpicGamer42
December 15, 2024
5.0

Amazing expansion!

The War Within brings so much fresh content to WoW. The new zones are absolutely stunning and the storyline is engaging. Been playing for 15 years and this expansion reignited my passion for the game.

RaidLeader99
December 12, 2024
4.0

Great raids, some bugs

The new raid content is fantastic with challenging mechanics. However, there are still some bugs that need to be ironed out. Overall a solid expansion that keeps me coming back for more.

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