Black Desert Online Crafting Guide for Beginners

What are nodes?

Nodes are crucial for gathering resources. They represent locations where various raw materials—herbs, meat, water, ores, hides, supplies, and lumber—are found. To collect these resources, you need to invest Contribution Points (CPs) at a node. A worker will then gather the materials for you.

How do I get tools and inventory for crafting?

Crafting tools are essential for gathering. Without the right tool (like a scythe), you’ll find less valuable items. Tools help save energy, as gathering uses energy. You’ll need more tools for more gathering. You can find tools at the material vendor in Olivia during adventures. You can also craft tools later in the game at crafting stations, but they can break and require repair.

What skills are required for crafting?

Gathering

Gathering is fundamental. Black Desert Online has six gathering professions. You’ll need specific tools for each profession. These tools wear down and need replacing. Gathering focuses on acquiring various resources like herbs, meat, water, ore, hides, supplies, and lumber, all gathered using dedicated tools. Improving your gathering rank increases efficiency and reduces costs.

Farming

Farming is a demanding life skill. While it involves gathering and tending to plants, resulting in crystal shards for enchanting, it consumes significant energy. Farming provides alchemy and cooking ingredients. As you level up, your energy consumption decreases, and you can hire workers to help.

How do I gain more energy?

Talking to NPCs is key. Interacting with new NPCs, or talking to every new person you encounter, grants energy. This also unlocks quests. Utilize the mini-map to find un-interacted NPCs. Maintaining energy is vital for crafting and gathering tasks. You should seek every opportunity to recharge.

How do I hire your workers?

You can’t craft everything yourself. Workers (NPCs) help with tasks like gathering raw materials. There are three worker types: Human (balanced), Goblin (fast, low stamina), and Giant (slow, high stamina). Human workers are generally the best, but others improve over time. Consider workers who can cover all major node types (ore, timber, grains) for optimal efficiency. Hire workers from the Work Supervisor NPC, but be sure you have a house bed available for them, and purchase a license from a specific trader. Energy is consumed each time you hire a worker.

What are workshops and houses used for?

Workshops

While you craft, your workers handle crafting in workshops. Different workshops produce various items. To use a workshop, you need housing for the worker and must invest in the property. Choose workshops that match the worker’s abilities and the materials you need for crafting. Ensure lodging is adequate for workers.

Houses

Houses are essential for workers, providing lodging, as well as acting as storage facilities for resources. Houses store tools for alchemy and cooking. Houses can be purchased in various cities. Look at house availability and costs. Note the types of crafting each house specializes in.

Conclusion

Black Desert Online’s crafting system is complex. Mastering it takes time, and your success depends on gathering resources, leveling skills, and efficiently using workers. Focus on gaining Contribution Points, gathering resources, and improving your skills for better efficiency in crafting.