How to Obtain a Tier 4 Fairy in Black Desert Online
The quest for a Tier 4 (Radiant) fairy in Black Desert Online (BDO) is a popular pursuit for many adventurers. Fairies provide invaluable buffs and skills, significantly impacting gameplay. Achieving a T4 fairy, the highest tier, requires patience and the right knowledge. This article will guide you through the process, offering a clear path to acquiring your powerful companion.
Understanding Fairy Tiers
Before delving into the specifics, it’s crucial to understand the fairy tier system in BDO. Fairies come in four tiers:
- Tier 1 (Faint)
- Tier 2 (Glimmering)
- Tier 3 (Brilliant)
- Tier 4 (Radiant)
Each higher tier provides access to more skills and generally stronger buffs. Tier 4 fairies are the most sought-after due to their superior abilities and the additional skill slot they unlock at level 50.
The Path to a Tier 4 Fairy
There are primarily two ways to obtain a Tier 4 fairy in BDO:
Method 1: Relying on Luck – Initial Fairy Acquisition
The initial step in acquiring a fairy involves completing the fairy questline, which begins with a quest from the Black Spirit, leading you to Fairy Queen Theiah at the Kamasylve Temple east of Heidel. This quest will reward you with your first sealed fairy wings which, upon using, will grant you a fairy. This initial fairy’s tier is random, meaning you could get a Tier 1, 2 or 3 fairy. Unfortunately, you cannot get a Tier 4 fairy straight away through this initial pull.
However, if you’re lucky, you might pull a Tier 3 (Brilliant) fairy through this process, which is the only method to upgrade to Tier 4. This initial pull is purely luck based, but a Tier 3 is needed in order to upgrade to a Tier 4 fairy.
Method 2: Sprouting a Tier 3 Fairy to a Tier 4
Once you have a Tier 3 fairy, you can then begin the process of upgrading it to Tier 4 using Sweet Honey Wine or Ornette’s Dark Honey Wine. This process is done through the Sprouting option within the fairy’s information window.
Leveling Your Tier 3 Fairy
Before you can sprout your Tier 3 fairy, you will need to level it to the maximum level of 50. To do this, you need to feed the fairy equipment and other items. Access the “Growth” tab in your fairy’s information panel and select items from your inventory. It’s recommended to use cheap, unenhanced blue-grade gear, like Lemoria or Akum armor. Once your fairy hits level 50, it will be able to be sprouted.
Sprouting your Fairy
After your Tier 3 fairy reaches level 50, you can begin the Sprouting process. This is where your choice of wine comes into play. Upon clicking the sprout button, the game will take you to a new window where you need to feed either Sweet Honey Wine or Ornette’s Dark Honey Wine.
- Sweet Honey Wine: This can be acquired from the marketplace or via Fairy Exchanges. Approximately 400 Sweet Honey Wine bottles are needed for a guaranteed 100% success rate in upgrading your fairy to Tier 4. This makes this method the affordable, but much longer method to getting a Tier 4 Fairy.
- Ornette’s Dark Honey Wine: This is a Pearl shop item, sometimes given as login rewards. Just 25 Ornette’s Dark Honey Wine bottles are required to guarantee a 100% success rate in sprouting your Tier 3 fairy to a Tier 4. This is the quicker method, however, it will come at a real money cost.
By feeding the correct amount of either wine, you guarantee your Tier 3 fairy will sprout into a Tier 4 Radiant Fairy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Where do I start the fairy questline?
You begin the fairy questline by accepting the quest from your Black Spirit. This will lead you to Fairy Queen Theiah at the Kamasylve Temple, east of Heidel.
2. Can I get a Tier 4 fairy from the initial quest reward?
No, the initial fairy you receive is randomly either Tier 1, 2 or 3. You cannot obtain a Tier 4 fairy from the initial pull, and will need to upgrade it.
3. How many Sweet Honey Wine bottles are needed for a guaranteed Tier 4 upgrade?
You need approximately 400 Sweet Honey Wine bottles for a 100% success rate of sprouting a Tier 3 to a Tier 4.
4. How many Ornette’s Dark Honey Wine bottles are needed for a guaranteed Tier 4 upgrade?
Only 25 Ornette’s Dark Honey Wine bottles will guarantee a 100% success rate.
5. How do I level up my fairy?
Level your fairy by feeding it equipment and other items via the “Growth” tab in the fairy information window. Use unenhanced blue-grade gear to save on costs.
6. What is the maximum level for a fairy?
The maximum level for fairies is 50.
7. What happens when my fairy reaches level 50?
Upon reaching level 50, your fairy gains an additional skill slot and becomes eligible for sprouting.
8. Where can I obtain Sweet Honey Wine?
Sweet Honey Wine can be obtained from the marketplace or via Fairy Exchanges.
9. Where can I obtain Ornette’s Dark Honey Wine?
Ornette’s Dark Honey Wine is a Pearl shop item, occasionally given as a login reward.
10. What are the different personality traits of a fairy?
Fairies have six personality traits: cheerful, honest, relaxed, bold, creative, and friendly.
11. Can I change my fairy’s personality?
Your fairy’s personality is determined by your interactions during the initial quest. However, this does not impact your fairy’s skills and abilities.
12. Is there a way to reset fairy skills?
Yes, you can reset your fairy skills using the Fairy skill reset item that is available in the Pearl Shop.
13. Where is the Kamasylve Temple?
The Kamasylve Temple is located east of Heidel. This is where you will find Fairy Queen Theiah.
14. How do I access my fairy’s skills?
You access your fairy’s skills through the fairy’s information window.
15. Can I rename my fairy?
You cannot rename your fairy directly, however if you get a fairy to level 99 it can then be renamed once refreshed.