July 30, 2026 in Black Desert added an Adventure Log that supports Kharazad accessory progression from PEN (V) to OCT (VIII) – Emma Bartali’s Journal
Access “Olvia Academy Journal” – “Emma Bartali’s Journal” via Menu (ESC) – Adventure (F5) – Adventure Log Bookshelf
| Adventure Log | Objective | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 January 5 | Complete “Igor Bartali’s Adventures – Vol. V” |  Advice of Valks (+180) x2 |
| Chapter 2 March 26 | Complete “[Crow’s Nest] Crow’s Mercenary” |  Ancient Hammer – PEN (V) x5 |
| Chapter 3 April 13 | Complete “[Promotion] DUO (II) Undying Crow’s Insignia” |  Ancient Black Stone – PEN (V) |
| Chapter 4 April 29 | Complete “Tungrad School” Complete “A Gift for Papu” |  Essence of Dawn x50 |
| Chapter 5 May 3 | Complete “[LoML] Dokkebi’s Gift” Complete “[LoML] Ruler of Taebaek” | Ancient Hammer – PEN (V) x5 |
| Chapter 6 May 20 | Complete “[Elvia] Kzarka: Barrier of Infestation V” | Ancient Black Stone – PEN (V) |
| Chapter 7 June 5 | Defeat Sangoon Calamity 9 in Black Shrine – Donghae (Solo) |  Advice of Valks (+210) x2 |
| Chapter 8 June 20 | Defeat Gumiho Calamity 9 in Black Shrine – Donghae (Solo) | Ancient Hammer – HEX (VI) x5 |
| Chapter 9 July 8 | Defeat Dark Rift – Dastard Bheg |  Ancient Black Stone – HEX (VI) |
| Chapter 10 July 23 | Defeat Dark Rift – Dim Tree Spirit | Essence of Dawn x50 |
| Chapter 11 August 18 | Defeat Dark Rift – Ferrid | Ancient Hammer – HEX (VI) x5 |
| Chapter 12 September 8 | Defeat Dark Rift – Ahib Griffon | Ancient Black Stone – HEX (VI) |
| Chapter 13 October 28 | Complete up to Emma Bartali’s Journal – Chapter 12 and talk to the Black Spirit |  Ancient Black Stone – SEP (VII) x2 |
Ancient Hammer & Ancient Black Stone Guide
| Item | Description |
 Ancient Hammer – PEN (V) | Prevents level drop upon failure when enhancing Kharazad accessories from PEN (V) to HEX (VI) |
Ancient Hammer – HEX (VI) | Prevents level drop upon failure when enhancing Kharazad accessories from HEX (VI) to SEP (VII) |
Ancient Black Stone – PEN (V) | Guarantees enhancement success for Kharazad accessories from PEN (V) to HEX (VI) |
Ancient Black Stone – HEX (VI) | Guarantees enhancement success for Kharazad accessories from HEX (VI) to SEP (VII) |
Ancient Black Stone – SEP (VII) | Guarantees enhancement success for Kharazad accessories from SEP (VII) to OCT (VIII) |
