Players can now also automatically level their character in Black Desert . We explain how AFK leveling works and who should take advantage of the training of the Black Spirit in Black Desert here.
Players of Black Desert can now train at scarecrows in various locations around the game world while leaving their computer on and doing other things. We explain how the new system works and what you need to pay attention to.
AFK leveling is a luxury
Is only worth it at a high level. AFK leveling is theoretically possible from level 50. However, it is really worth it only at higher levels. Because for a few hours of training, you pay a hefty sum of silver.
The prices are as follows:
- Training Manual Talent/Training for 1 hour: 1,000,000 Silver
- Training Manual Talent/Training for 3 hours: 3,000,000 Silver
- Training Manual Talent/Training for 5 hours: 5,000,000 Silver
- Training Manual Talent/Training for 10 hours: 10,000,000 Silver
You can gather both combat XP and skill XP. Depending on whether you use a training book for talent or training. You can theoretically also use both at the same time. In this case, you will receive both training XP and combat XP after a certain time.
- Combat XP increases your level incrementally.
- Skill XP grants you additional skill points.
You have to buy training manuals
Where can I find the books? Head to the cities of Velia, Heidel, Calpheon, Altinova, or Valencia. There you will find an NPC named (Trainer of the Black Spirit) Jamey Drucker. This NPC is located right next to the scarecrows in Valencia.
How do I start training? Once you have acquired one or both books, activate the buff of the books by using them in your inventory. As long as the buff is active, you can interact with the scarecrows in any city by pressing “R”. Only one player can train at a scarecrow at the same time.
In order to interact with the scarecrow, you must have a main and a secondary weapon equipped.
This is how automatic training works
How often do I receive XP? Combat/Skill XP is received every 3 minutes during training. If you pause the training after 2 minutes and resume later, those 2 minutes are not lost. You will receive the next XP after one minute of training instead of 3. If you quit the game, your partial progress will be reset.
Black Desert must continue running on your computer during training.
If maintenance is taking place, your training will not continue. However, your buff will still expire. So plan your training sessions around maintenance.
The training does not increase your level. Through the training of the Black Spirit you can gather a maximum of 99% of the XP your character needs to level up. You will have to grind the remaining XP yourself.
Do XP bonuses have an effect? All XP buffs in the game also affect the combat XP received from the training of the Black Spirit. This includes “Hot Days!”, event buffs, the combat book, the Golden Bell, elixirs, Olvia server buffs, and companion talents.
With talent XP it looks different. If buffs grant you additional talent XP, they do not work with the training of the Black Spirit.
Can I consume items during training? Players can use elixirs or food during training. It is also possible to use the training manuals to extend the duration of training.
Who benefits from training the Black Spirit?
Active grinding is more efficient. Training is not worth it for all players. Ultimately, you must decide for yourself whether you want to take advantage of it.
It is worth it for players who
- want to improve their character with additional skill points and have the necessary silver to train for several hours.
- leave their computer running all night anyway and want to assign crafting tasks to their character, but now want to collect some skill and combat XP.
It is less worth it for players who
- have just reached level 50. Manual grinding is more efficient than automatic.
- are worried about a higher electricity bill and do not want to keep their computer running all the time.
