Enhancing gear in Black Desert Online is both an art and a science, requiring a well-thought-out strategy for building failstacks efficiently. In this guide, we’ll break down the fundamentals of failstack building, from starting stacks to the optimal use of Reblath armor and Blackstar weapons, ensuring you can maximize your chances of success without wasting resources.

What is Failstacking?

Failstacking is the process of intentionally failing enhancement attempts to increase the enhancement chance for subsequent attempts. Higher failstacks provide a greater probability of succeeding on higher-level enhancements, making it essential to build them strategically.

Starting Out: The Basics of Failstacking

Recommended Starting Stack: 20–25 failstacks.

Method:

• Begin with Reblath armor pieces, which are cost-effective and readily available.
• Enhance Reblath to PRI (+15) and fail deliberately to build failstacks.

Tip: Keep a supply of Reblath armor ready for continuous enhancement.

Failstack Progression Path

1. From 20 to 35 Failstacks:

• Use Reblath armor to reach 25 failstacks.
• Transition to TRI Reblath enhancements to push failstacks to 35.

2. From 35 to 50 Failstacks:

• Attempt TRI and TET Reblath enhancements.
• Downgrade failed TET attempts to build failstacks efficiently.

3. From 50 to 90 Failstacks:

• Use TET Reblath attempts to reach 90 failstacks.
• Begin TET boss gear attempts if available.

4. From 90 to 150 Failstacks:

• Attempt PEN Reblath enhancements.
• Switch to TET Blackstar weapons around 140–150 failstacks.

5. From 150 to 240 Failstacks:

• Use TET Blackstar attempts until 180–190 failstacks.
• Attempt PEN Blackstar starting at 240 failstacks.

6. Beyond 240 Failstacks:

• Use Dark Conqueror’s Stones to build failstacks up to 300.

Efficient Failstack Building Tips

• Backup Items: Maintain a stock of Reblath armor and Blackstar weapons.
• Dark Conqueror’s Stones: Efficient for building high-level failstacks.
• Pet Bonuses: Equip pets with enhancement bonuses to save resources.

Conclusion

By following this structured approach, you can build failstacks efficiently without burning through your resources. Enhancing gear becomes significantly more manageable with a proper failstack strategy in place.

For more advanced enhancing tips, be sure to explore our other Black Desert Online guides!