With the introduction of the Edania territory in Black Desert, Sovereign sub-weapon was added to the game. Sovereign sub-weapon is versatile, combining the effects of Nouver’s and Kutum’s weapons.
Sovereign sub-weapon is currently considered the best sub-weapon and is ranked purple.

Sovereign Sub-weapon – Stats
Sovereign Sub-weapons have the following stats for each enhancement level.
| Enhan cement level | AP | Accuracy | DP | Evasion | Damage Reduction | Extra AP Against Monsters | Max HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0 | 47~49 | 25 | 25 | 14(+42) | 11(+3) | 67 | 60 |
| I | 48~50 | 30 | 25 | 14(+43) | 11(+4) | 68 | 90 |
| II | 49~51 | 35 | 25 | 14(+44) | 11(+5) | 69 | 120 |
| III | 50~52 | 40 | 25 | 14(+45) | 11(+6) | 70 | 150 |
| IV | 51~53 | 45 | 25 | 14(+46) | 11(+7) | 71 | 180 |
| V | 52~54 | 50 | 25 | 14(+47) | 11(+8) | 72 | 210 |
| VI | 53~55 | 55 | 25 | 14(+48) | 11(+9) | 73 | 240 |
| VII | 54~56 | 60 | 26 | 14(+49) | 12(+10) | 74 | 270 |
| VIII | 55~57 | 66 | 27 | 14(+50) | 13(+11) | 75 | 300 |
| IX | 56~58 | 72 | 28 | 14(+51) | 14(+12) | 76 | 330 |
How to craft a Sovereign sub-weapon
You can craft a Sovereign sub-weapon in one of three ways:
Method 1
PEN (V) Blackstar Sub-weapon + PEN (V) Blackstar Sub-weapon + Gem of Twilight

Gem of Twilight
Gem of Twilight can be obtained by heating the following materials in the crafting menu (L):
| Magical Shard | 100 | |
| Caphras Stone | 20000 |
You must use the same weapon type. For example, if you want to create a Sovereign sub-weapon, you must use a Blackstar sub-weapon x2. You cannot combine, for example, a main weapon and a Blackstar sub-weapon.
Method 2
Combine
- PEN (V) Blackstar Sub-weapon +
- PEN (V) Kutum Sub-weapon (Caphras Lv. 20) +
- PEN (V) Nouver Sub-weapon (Caphras Lv. 20)

Method 3
Combine
- PEN (V) Blackstar Sub-weapon +
- Gem of Twilight
- Gem of the Primordial

Gem of the Primordial
The Gem of the Primordial can be dropped at a low chance by completing the Edania boss subjugation [Weekly] For the Throne: Aetherion, or by heating
1000 Primordial Fragment, which can be dropped from monsters in Aetherion Castle.
Method 4 (30.07.2026)
Combine
- PEN (V) Blackstar Sub-weapon
- Flame of the Primordial
- Gem of Twilight

Where are Sovereign sub-weapon made
Once you’ve chosen the appropriate crafting option for Sovereign sub-weapon, you’ll need to head to Mt. Ahshi in the Morning Light – Seoul to the Phoenix Statue.





| Sovereign sub-weapon crafted cannot be registered at the Central Market. |
Sovereign Sub-weapon – Enhancement
Sovereign Sub-weapon has 10 enhancement levels, but unlike other weapons, it doesn’t go from +0 to +10, but instead uses Roman numerals:
I-II-III-IV-V-VI-VII-VIII-IX-X
Enhancement Sovereign Sub-weapon requires a Primordial Black Stone.
Each failed enhancement reduces the weapon’s maximum durability by 20.
You can use Cron Stones to attempt the enhancement and get Agris Essence if it fails.
Primordial Black Stone
Primordial Black Stone be obtained by heating the following materials in the crafting menu (L):
| Primordial Crystal | 1 | |
| Sharp Black Crystal Shard | 2 | |
| Caphras Stone | 10 |
Primordial Crystal can be obtained by defeating world bosses in the Morning Light or purchased from Patrigio’s secret shop (from the night merchant).
Sovereign Sub-weapon – Enhancement Chance
| Enhancement Level | Base Chance | Enhancement Chance (Stack) Example | Added Chance | Total Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 → I | 8,55% | 60 | +51,30% | 59,85% |
| I → II | 4,12% | 75 | +30,90% | 35,02% |
| II → III | 2,00% | 90 | +18,00% | 20,00% |
| III → IV | 0,91% | 100 | +9,10% | 10,01% |
| IV → V | 0,47% | 150 | +7,04% | 7,50% |
| V → VI | 0,27% | 210 | +5,73% | 6,01% |
| VI → VII | 0,16% | 240 | +3,84% | 4,00% |
| VII → VIII | 0,11% | 270 | +2,90% | 3,01% |
| VIII → IX | 0,05% | 300 | +1,46% | 1,50% |
| IX → X | 0,02% | 300 | +0,73% | 0,75% |
| Enhancement Level | The number of Crown stones for safe enhancement | Agris Essences |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | – | 3 |
| I | 320 | 5 |
| II | 560 | 10 |
| III | 780 | 20 |
| IV | 970 | 30 |
| V | 1350 | 35 |
| VI | 1550 | 50 |
| VII | 2250 | 75 |
| VIII | 2760 | 165 |
| IX | 3920 | 330 |

