# Black Desert [July 16th] Winged Mermaid, Fountain Feels Festive & Combat Special Pass!

- Product: Black Desert (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/black-desert)
- Vendor: Pearl Abyss
- Date: 2026-07-16
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/582660/view/679630151248511127
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- **added** — New world boss Winged Mermaid spawning twice daily at Terrmian Beach with weekly quests offering up to 1,500 Cron Stones
- **added** — New fishing loot including Rare Ocean Treasure Bundle at Terrmian Beach
- **added** — Fountain festival quest from the Black Spirit offering Leap of Growth, Wise Housekeeper, Elion's Blessing, An Adventurer's Tome, and Sturdy Chair as rewards
- **added** — Combat Special Pass returning for 3000 Pearls with point-based rewards earned by defeating monsters

##### [**Check out this week's new events!**](https://www.naeu.playblackdesert.com/News/Detail?groupContentNo=5119 style=button)

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##### Winged Mermaid Makes Waves

- July 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - July 30, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

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##### **The Mermaid Queen's lullaby echoes softly across Terrmian Beach.

Drawn by the sweet melody, a Winged Mermaid has attacked the shores.**

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[th colspan="3"]Event at a Glance

##### **World Boss: Winged Mermaid**

**Spawns Twice Daily**
Defeat the boss and complete the weekly quest to obtain rewards.

##### **New Weekly Quests Arrive**

**Up to 1,500 Cron Stones**
Check out the new quests from Pubi.

##### **New Fishing Loot at Terrmian Beach**

**Rare Ocean Treasure Bundle**
Check out the newly added fishing loot.

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##### Learn More!

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##### The Fountain Feels Festive

- July 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - July 30, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

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##### **In anticipation of the Heidel Festival, a special energy has begun to gather around the fountain.**

##### Accept the quest from the Black Spirit and share in Heidel's excitement for the upcoming festival!

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[th colspan="5"]Completion Rewards

** Leap of Growth x3**

** Wise Housekeeper x3**

**Elion's Blessing x5**

** An Adventurer's Tome**

** Sturdy Chair**

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##### Learn More!

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##### [Combat Special Pass] One More Time

-  **Special Pass Sale Period**: July 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Aug 6, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

-  **Reward Claim & Point Earning Period**: July 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Aug 13, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

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##### **The Combat Special Pass is here once again!

Earn points by defeating monsters in any monster zone to claim rich rewards.**

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**Combat Special Pass**

##### Activate the pass to unlock extra rewards as you reach each point milestone.

##### **Combat Special Pass**
3000 Pearls

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##### Earn points by defeating any monster.
**1 monster killed = 1 point**

* Points are counted the same way as the "Defeat any monster" quest.

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    [th colspan="6"]Major Rewards

**Choose Your Combat Support Box**

**Choose Your Warm Journey Box**

**Choose Your Hunter's Spoils Box**

**Choose Your Ultimate Enhancement Box**

**Crystal Restore Count Coupon (1 Time)**

**Advice of Valks (+250) Box**

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##### Learn More!

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