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[July 16th] Winged Mermaid, Fountain Feels Festive & Combat Special Pass!
Black DesertPublished: Jul 16, 2026, 6:44 PM
Check out this week's new events!
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Winged Mermaid Makes Waves
- July 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - July 30, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

The Mermaid Queen's lullaby echoes softly across Terrmian Beach. Drawn by the sweet melody, a Winged Mermaid has attacked the shores.
| Event at a Glance | ||
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| World Boss: Winged Mermaid / [color=#19a5e8]Spawns Twice Daily [/color] / Defeat the boss and complete the weekly quest to obtain rewards. | New Weekly Quests Arrive / [color=#2adba5]Up to 1,500 Cron Stones [/color] / Check out the new quests from Pubi. | New Fishing Loot at Terrmian Beach / [color=#dbae2a]Rare Ocean Treasure Bundle [/color] / Check out the newly added fishing loot. |
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The Fountain Feels Festive
- July 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - July 30, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
In anticipation of the [color=#e8c519]Heidel Festival [/color], a special energy has begun to gather around the fountain.
Accept the quest from the Black Spirit and share in Heidel's excitement for the upcoming festival!
| Completion Rewards | ||||
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| / [Event] Leap of Growth x3 | / [Event] Wise Housekeeper x3 | / Elion's Blessing x5 | / [Event] An Adventurer's Tome | / [Event] Sturdy Chair |
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[Combat Special Pass] One More Time
- Special Pass Sale Period: July 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Aug 6, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
- Reward Claim & Point Earning Period: July 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Aug 13, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
[color=#dbae2a]The Combat Special Pass [/color] is here once again! Earn points by defeating monsters in any monster zone to claim rich rewards.

| Combat Special Pass |
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| Activate the pass to unlock extra rewards as you reach each point milestone. / [color=#dbae2a]Combat Special Pass [/color]3000 Pearls |
Earn points by defeating any monster.1 monster killed = [color=#5795f0]1 point [/color]
- Points are counted the same way as the "Defeat any monster" quest.
| Major Rewards | |||||
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| / Choose Your Combat Support Box | / Choose Your Warm Journey Box | / Choose Your Hunter's Spoils Box | / Choose Your Ultimate Enhancement Box | / Crystal Restore Count Coupon (1 Time) | / Advice of Valks (+250) Box |
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