News & Patch Notes

[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
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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
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
/ [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.

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Combat Special Pass
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
/ 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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