Welcome, adventurers! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive deep into everything you need to know about managing your Royal Workshop in Black Desert Online (BDO). We’ll cover the best workers to use, how to optimize your production nodes, and strategies to maximize your silver income efficiently. This guide will break down the complex systems into easy-to-understand steps, ensuring you can master them, whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to the game.

Getting Started: Unlocking the Royal Workshop

To begin utilizing the Royal Workshop, head to Soul in the Land of the Morning Light. You’ll need five contribution points to unlock it. Contribution points are crucial for expanding your operations, and investing them wisely can significantly impact your efficiency.

The workers you need will come from Yuko Street, just next door. Speak to Juan Yang, the worker manager, to recruit workers. Choosing the right workers is vital for maximizing your output, and we’ll explore the best options in detail.

Choosing the Best Workers

After extensive analysis and insights from the community and top creators, two worker types stand out: Shellfolk and Humans. Avoid using Dokebi workers, as their movement speed buffs do not apply to these nodes. Shellfolk workers offer a 68% boost in production for green nodes, making them the best choice for gathering resources. Humans, on the other hand, excel at processing items quickly, making them ideal for yellow nodes.

If managing different workers feels overwhelming, you can opt for Shellfolk on all nodes. While not the most efficient strategy, it simplifies management significantly.

Understanding Node Types: Green vs. Yellow

The Royal Workshop features two types of nodes: green and yellow. Green nodes are gathering nodes that continuously produce resources, while yellow nodes are production nodes where workers craft items using stored resources.

Green Nodes

Shellfolk are the optimal choice for green nodes due to their higher production rates. These nodes don’t factor in movement speed, focusing purely on gathering efficiency.

Yellow Nodes

For yellow nodes, human workers perform better due to their faster processing speed. To optimize these nodes, focus on two key worker skills: Thrifty and Simple.

• Thrifty: Provides a 5% chance to return 10% of used materials.
• Simple: Increases work speed, allowing workers to process tasks faster.

Efficient Worker Management

To recruit efficient workers, use the continuous and professional settings when hiring. Prioritize professional-grade workers or higher for maximum productivity.

You’ll need eight workers to fully optimize your Royal Workshop setup:

• One free worker per town.
• Additional lodging can be unlocked with contribution points or through the Pearl Shop.

Leveling and Skill Management

Workers gain levels by completing work cycles. Prioritize shorter cycle times to level them up faster. At level 20, promote them to Artisan if possible. Upon reaching level 30, you can start rerolling skills to optimize production.

• Focus on acquiring Thrifty, Simple, and any luck-related skills.

Managing Production Nodes

The production nodes can be tricky due to their reliance on limited resources and the predatory refresh system. You can refresh nodes once per day for free or pay with Pearls for additional refreshes.

Be strategic about using Pearls here. High-value buffs like combat EXP boosts or life skill mastery can be worth the investment if you plan to grind heavily.

Unlocking New Production Facilities

Gather Morning’s Gratitude Tokens by keeping green nodes active at all times. These tokens unlock additional production facilities, expanding your workshop’s capabilities.

Focus on unlocking facilities that align with your production strategy—whether that’s raw silver from yellow nodes or valuable trade goods.

Maximizing Silver Earnings

The key to maximizing profits is maintaining a steady flow of resources to the yellow nodes while keeping green nodes running 24/7. Prioritize high-value trade goods and keep an eye on the market for affordable materials to streamline your production.

Conclusion

The Royal Workshop offers substantial AFK silver potential but requires attentive management to thrive. By choosing the right workers, optimizing skills, and strategically unlocking facilities, you can turn your workshop into a silver-generating powerhouse.

Stay vigilant, plan wisely, and happy crafting!