Manhattan Beach, CA – April 22, 2025 – Pearl Abyss revealed the latest updates for Black Desert across all platforms, including the addition of the Rabam Skill – a brand new “ultimate” ability – for Black Desert Mobile and the release of a Developers’ Commentary video for Black Desert Online. The Rabam Skills aim to complement different classes’ weaknesses and to deliver powerful damage comparable to Succession Skills, while the Developers’ Commentary video addresses upcoming new content and enhanced gameplay experiences to Adventurers worldwide.
- Watch the Rabam Skills trailer on YouTube
- Watch the Developer Commentary video on YouTube
- Download the key art and video assets here
Black Desert Mobile: Rabam Skills
Black Desert Online and Black Desert Console players should be familiar with Rabam skills that have been in their respective platforms for many years, but now these abilities have been adapted to accentuate the portable nature of Black Desert Mobile.
Black Desert Mobile introduces Rabam Skills, a powerful new system designed to elevate combat capabilities and deepen player customization. Rabam Skills are class-specific abilities, with each class gaining access to two unique skills that pack formidable power. Adventurers can equip and use both Rabam Skills simultaneously, unlocking new strategic possibilities in battle. Also, the damage of Rabam Skills increases significantly as they level up, making them the equivalent of an “ultimate attack.”
To acquire Rabam Skills, players must complete the story quest “Trials from the Ancient Times” and reach Level 70. When activated, these skills summon a character’s illusion, visible only to the player, adding a visually striking flair to combat. Skill progression is achieved through ‘Rabam Skillbooks: 1st/2nd Rabam Skill’ which increase damage output and unlock advanced skill enhancements as levels rise.
Please refer to the Developer Notes for Adventurers for more information on the newly added Rabam Skills and Black Desert Mobile’s upcoming updates and improvements, including class balance changes, enhancements to the Black Shrine, adjustments to the Nightmare content and more.
Black Desert Online: Developers’ Commentary Video The newly released Developers’ Commentary video for Black Desert Online addresses upcoming quality-of-life updates and new content, including:
- Furniture Buffs: Convert stuffed furniture buffs into tradeable buff scrolls.
- Unified Buff UI: Display all active buffs for easier management.
- Atoraxxion: “The Final Gladios” concludes the Atoraxxion saga with a one-on-one battle against Illezra, the White Witch, who uses Black Spirit powers and illusions from Succession questlines.
- Life Skills: In Alchemy, elixirs will be standardized to 0.2LT to reduce weight burden. Also, Contribution Point (CP) costs will be lowered for nodes, with major nodes requiring more and housing capped at 5 CP.
- Balance Patch: New patch cycle aims to narrow PVE performance gaps among classes.
- New Outfit: “Lookin’ Frosh” outfit features a simple white t-shirt and jeans, responding to player feedback for more casual styles.
- Heidel Ball: The upcoming Heidel Ball in the summer will be held in Daejeon, South Korea.
These updates reflect Pearl Abyss’ dedication to evolving the world of Black Desert, with Black Desert Mobile’s Rabam Skills offering a bold new combat dimension and Black Desert Online’s enhancements enriching its expansive world. Adventurers are invited to dive into these updates and explore the latest features in Black Desert now.
For more information on Black Desert Online, please visit the official website. To stay up to date with the latest events in Black Desert Online, follow the game on Facebook, X, and YouTube.
For more information on Black Desert Mobile, please visit the official website. To stay up to date with the latest events in Black Desert Mobile, follow the game on Facebook, X, and YouTube.
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ABOUT BLACK DESERT IP
The Black Desert IP is Pearl Abyss‘ open-world action MMORPG franchise with cutting-edge visuals and skill-based combat that redefines the genre. With the most developed character customization system of any game currently on the market, players can break out of the norm and make unique characters that truly represent themselves. Its intuitive controls, beautifully designed world, and extensive lore will excite both newcomers and veterans of MMO games and action RPGs. Pearl Abyss is currently servicing the Black Desert IP, which has gained 55 million players across the world on PC, mobile, and console.
ABOUT PEARL ABYSS
Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry with its renowned MMORPG franchise Black Desert, which is available on PC, mobile, and console. All of Pearl Abyss’ games are built on the company’s proprietary engine and are renowned for cutting-edge graphics. Pearl Abyss is currently developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 using its next-generation game engine and is poised to grow its overseas market. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: www.pearlabyss.com.
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