14 DAY TRIAL // Black Desert Online developer Pearl Abyss has just announced plans to release an update next week that will overhaul the entire class skill system of the game. Starting next week on December 4, no less than 16 classes with sequentially receive new so-called Succession skills that are meant to add a new dimension to the gameplay of the classes of the game.
“Many adventurers experience a radical change in the gameplay of their character when they 'Awaken' it after reaching level 56. The efficiency and strength of Awakening skills overshadow existing skills, so many players utilize much less of their Main Weapon skills. We developed the Succession skills for those who prefer and missed their original playstyle of the Main Weapon over their Awakening Weapon,” said Jaehee Kim, Executive Producer from Black Desert Online developer Pearl Abyss
The new Succession skills should allow players to choose to specialize in their main weapons by sacrificing access to their Awakening skills. Doing that will give them access to powerful new skills focused on using their original weapons like longsword and shield for the Warrior class, or bow and dagger for the Ranger.
“The Succession update aims to return the appealing gameplay of the original Main Weapon skills of their characters to provide players with a lasting enjoyment. We hope players enjoy their experience trying out the newly updated original skills that are familiar yet more powerful than before,” added Kim.
The first two classes get the new Succession skills on December 4 are the Warrior and Ranger, with the others following soon. To prepare players for the launch of Succession skills, a special event is now live in Black Desert Online where players can chase a “Mysterious Knight” that rewards them with a 100% increase to the amount of Skill XP they get, which should help them rack up skill point to invest in their new Succession skills.