Black crystal shards are valuable crafting components for character gear. Gathering skill should reach level five for optimal efficiency. Life Spirit Stone can be purchased or obtained from monster drops. Wood is most efficient material for gathering, especially in Pilgrim's Haven. AFK gathering possible by collecting water bottles in Heidel marketplace
Players can have up to 5 pets that automatically collect loot. Pets can be upgraded to Tier 4 through breeding. Pets pick up items every 2.5-10 seconds within 10-meter radius. Pets must be fed to use abilities but cannot die
S-tier classes offer exceptional damage and survivability in endgame PvE. A-tier classes are strong but require more practice. B-tier classes are viable but less versatile. C-tier classes are less effective and require more effort. D-tier classes are currently weakest and not recommended
Gathering is a profitable Life Skill with up to 900 million silver per hour. Requires gathering tools and Energy to gather resources. Gathering has 7 tiers from Beginner to Guru with 10-50 levels each
Trade Manager is the primary location for selling fish in BDO. Trade Manager can be found via world map search with cartwheel icon. Imperial Fishing Delivery NPC accepts yellow and blue fish
Black Desert Online does not have a level cap. Game features both soft and hard caps for character progression. Current highest level reached is 67, requiring years of grinding