Artifacts have two lightstone-only slots and, when a certain combination of three or four lightstones are infused into those slots, an additional combination effect will be applied. “Unlike the pre-existing gear that affects the displayed AP and DP numbers, artifacts and lightstones were designed to give Adventurers more choices that synergizes with their class and playstyle better. The new items come with an entirely new gameplay system built around them which the developers explain in the latest PC release notes. Over on PC, the latest update introduces the new Artifacts and Lightstone items which can be used to further improve and customize classes aside from improving AP and DP. Players will also get an additional 50% buff to Item Drop Rates from now until March 9 th and a 50% boost to Life EXP gains from March 9 th to March 16 th. Black Desert Online is celebrating its third anniversary on Xbox and two years of cross-play on consoles with a special anniversary gift for players and other rewards.įrom now until March 16 th, will be able to claim an in-game birthday cake and 400 Cron Stones and will also get a 24-hour Hot Time buff that boosts Combat EXP gains by 400% and Skill EXP gains by 100%.
