How to Get a Better Fairy in Black Desert Online: A Comprehensive Guide

Getting a better fairy in Black Desert Online (BDO) can significantly enhance your gameplay experience. Fairies provide valuable buffs and utilities that can drastically improve your character’s performance in both combat and life skills. This guide will walk you through the process of obtaining a powerful fairy, covering everything from initial acquisition to skill upgrades and beyond.

Understanding Fairies in BDO

Fairies in BDO are not just cosmetic companions; they are powerful allies that grant various benefits. These benefits include, but are not limited to, automatic potion usage, increased weight limit, and faster gathering speeds. To improve your fairy, you’ll primarily focus on leveling, sprouting, and understanding their skills and personalities.

How to Get a Better Fairy in BDO?

The journey to a powerful fairy involves several key steps:

1. Acquire your First Fairy: Complete the questline starting with the quest “Fairy, Mysterious Companion,” obtained from the Black Spirit under the Suggested tab of the Quest window (hotkey: O). This quest leads you to Fairy Queen Theiah at Kamasylve Temple, and upon completion, you’ll receive Sealed Fairy Wings. Use this item to obtain your first fairy, Laila. This initial fairy will typically be a Tier 1 (T1) fairy.

2. Leveling Your Fairy: To increase your fairy’s power, you must level it up. You do this by feeding it unenhanced equipment and other items. Navigate to the “Growth” tab within your fairy’s information window and select items from your inventory to feed it. The maximum level for fairies is Level 50. As of the most recent updates, reaching Level 50 will grant your fairy an additional skill slot.

3. Sprouting for Tier Upgrades: To advance your fairy beyond T1, you’ll need to use the “Sprouting” feature. This can be accessed in your fairy window if you don’t have a Tier 4 (T4) fairy. Sprouting allows your fairy to potentially upgrade to the next tier using Sweet Honey Wine or Ornette’s Dark Honey Wine.

4. Guaranteeing a Tier 4 Fairy: To obtain a T4 fairy with a 100% success rate, you’ll need to use a specific amount of wine:

   • 400 Sweet Honey Wine: Obtainable from the marketplace or Fairy Exchanges.
   • 25 Ornette’s Dark Honey Wine: Also known as the P2W wine.

   Note that you can only use one type of wine for each sprouting attempt.

5. Optimizing Skills: Upon reaching level 50, your fairy gains an additional skill slot. The skills your fairy has are randomly generated, however some skills are considered very powerful for the bonuses they provide. If you don’t like the skills your fairy has, there are items you can acquire to reroll her skills for better options.

6. Understanding Fairy Personalities: Fairies have six personality traits: cheerful, honest, relaxed, bold, creative, and friendly. While these personalities don’t impact your fairy’s stats or skills, they add to the flavor and uniqueness of each fairy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How do I initially get a fairy in BDO?

The first fairy is obtained by completing the questline that begins with “Fairy, Mysterious Companion,” given by the Black Spirit in the Suggested tab (Hotkey: O). It leads you to Fairy Queen Theiah at Kamasylve Temple.

2. What is the max level for fairies in BDO?

The max level for fairies is Level 50, which was increased from 40 in a past update. Upon reaching level 50, your fairy will gain an extra skill slot.

3. How do I level up my fairy?

Level your fairy by feeding it unenhanced equipment and other items. Go to the Growth tab in your fairy’s window and select items from your inventory to feed it.

4. What is “Sprouting” and how does it work?

Sprouting is a process used to potentially upgrade your fairy’s tier. By using either Sweet Honey Wine or Ornette’s Dark Honey Wine on your fairy, you can increase the chances of it evolving into a higher tier, which guarantees at T4 level when enough wine is used.

5. How much Sweet Honey Wine do I need for a guaranteed T4 Fairy?

You need 400 Sweet Honey Wine for a 100% chance of a successful T4 upgrade when using the sprouting feature.

6. How much Ornette’s Dark Honey Wine do I need for a guaranteed T4 Fairy?

You only need 25 Ornette’s Dark Honey Wine to guarantee a successful T4 upgrade.

7. Can I use both Sweet and Ornette’s Honey Wine for a Tier upgrade?

No, you must use only one type of wine for each sprouting attempt.

8. How do I get Sweet Honey Wine?

Sweet Honey Wine can be obtained from the marketplace or through Fairy Exchanges.

9. What are the best fairy skills in BDO?

The best fairy skills are very subjective depending on the users needs. However, some of the most sought after skills are:

• Feathery Steps: Increases movement speed, which is very important for faster travel around the map.
• Mysterious Cheer: Greatly increases the amount of HP and MP recovery from pots, allowing the user to sustain longer periods of combat.
• Continuous Care: Automatically uses pots. This skill is almost mandatory for higher level play.

10. What are the different fairy personalities?

Fairies have six personalities: cheerful, honest, relaxed, bold, creative, and friendly. These traits do not impact gameplay, but add a unique characteristic to your fairy.

11. How can I re-roll the skills on my fairy?

You can re-roll your fairy’s skills with Ornette’s Dark Honey Wine. You can also use the Queen’s Breath item, which will remove one skill from the fairy, and provide an extra chance at receiving a better random skill. You can obtain Queen’s Breath through various means such as events and daily log ins, so be sure to check what is currently available in game.

12. What are some tips for getting good fairy skills?

Keep an eye on events and daily log-ins that offer items like the Queen’s Breath or Ornette’s Dark Honey Wine, which help with skill re-rolling.

13. What are Tier 1, 2, 3, and 4 fairies?

Fairies are categorized into tiers, with Tier 1 (T1) being the lowest and Tier 4 (T4) the highest. Tiers dictate the initial amount of skills a fairy can have, and if your fairy is T4, you can use the Sprout feature to try and receive a more optimal set of skills.

14. Is it worth it to get a T4 fairy?

Yes, absolutely. A T4 fairy is essential for most players due to the amount of skills available and the efficiency those skills offer. These skills can significantly enhance various aspects of the game.

15. Can I change my fairy’s appearance?

No, you cannot directly change the appearance of your fairy. However, there are different fairy wing types that you can get which changes the appearance of your fairy’s wings and effects that come from them. These wings can be acquired from in-game events, and various other means, so be sure to keep an eye on the news.

Conclusion

Acquiring and improving your fairy in BDO is a journey that significantly impacts your gameplay. By following these steps and understanding the various aspects of fairy growth, you’ll be able to make the most of your companion’s capabilities. Remember to focus on leveling, strategic sprouting, and optimizing skills to enhance your overall BDO experience. With the right approach, you can transform your fairy into a truly indispensable ally in your adventures.