Blackstar

Overview

Blackstar is a World Boss in Crimson Desert. Classified as a large humanoid enemy, Blackstar is a heavily armored warrior who wields a massive two-handed axe in combat. The boss shares its name with the legendary Blackstar dragon mount that players can obtain during the main storyline, though this World Boss is a separate encounter found in the open world of Pywel.

As a World Boss, Blackstar can be challenged at any time once discovered in the overworld. The fight demands respect; Blackstar's two-handed axe swings deal punishing damage, and the boss's full suit of heavy armor gives it considerable durability. Players who underestimate this encounter will find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer force behind each swing.

Stats

Blackstar has a balanced but dangerous stat spread. The boss's high Attack value makes every hit count, while its solid Defense and Stamina ensure it can sustain prolonged engagements without faltering.

The Fatal stat of 5 indicates that Blackstar has a modest chance of landing critical strikes. While not the highest Fatal rating among World Bosses, players should still be cautious. A critical hit from the Blackstar Axe can deal devastating burst damage that may catch even well-prepared adventurers off guard.

Boss Information

Equipment

Blackstar wears a complete set of matching armor and carries a signature weapon. The full Blackstar equipment set covers every armor slot, making this boss one of the more thoroughly equipped World Boss encounters in the game. Each piece of Blackstar gear contributes to the boss's overall defensive profile.

The full six-piece equipment loadout is notable because it covers the weapon slot plus all five armor slots: helm, upperbody, cloak, gloves, and boots. This complete coverage contributes to Blackstar's 100 Defense rating and gives the boss a consistent, heavily armored visual profile.

Skills

Blackstar possesses the Boss Giant Creature passive skill. This classification identifies Blackstar as a large humanoid boss type, which affects how the boss behaves in combat. Large humanoid bosses in Crimson Desert typically feature wide, sweeping attack arcs and high stagger resistance, making them difficult to interrupt with light attacks.

As a two-handed axe wielder, Blackstar's moveset revolves around heavy, deliberate swings that cover a wide area. The Two-Hand Axe weapon class is known for its slow but devastating strikes, and Blackstar uses this weapon type to its full potential. Each swing carries significant weight behind it, punishing players who stand too close without a plan to dodge.

Strategy

General Approach

Fighting Blackstar requires patience and careful positioning. As a large humanoid boss with a two-handed axe, Blackstar's attacks are powerful but telegraphed. The key to this fight is learning the wind-up animations for each swing and dodging at the correct moment. Do not try to trade blows with Blackstar, as the boss's high Attack stat means even blocked hits will drain stamina rapidly.

Dodging and Positioning

Maintain a medium distance from Blackstar and wait for the boss to commit to an attack. Two-handed axe swings have wide horizontal arcs, so dodging sideways is not always safe. Instead, dodge through the boss or roll backward depending on the specific attack. After each dodged swing, there is a brief recovery window where Blackstar is vulnerable to counterattacks. Land one or two hits during this window, then immediately reposition. Staying behind the boss is generally safer than standing in front, as most axe sweeps cover the frontal area.

Stamina Management

Stamina management is critical against Blackstar. Blocking a two-handed axe strike drains a large amount of Stamina, and if your stamina breaks, you will be staggered and left open to a follow-up hit that can be lethal. Prioritize dodging over blocking whenever possible, and keep enough stamina in reserve for at least two consecutive dodge rolls. If your stamina is low, disengage and create distance until it recovers.

Stun Damage

Like other World Bosses, Blackstar has a stun gauge that fills as you land attacks. Heavy Attacks and charged strikes are the most effective ways to build stun damage. When the stun gauge is full, Blackstar will stagger and collapse briefly, creating a large damage window. Save your strongest abilities and combos for this stun phase to maximize damage output during the opening.

Recommended Preparation

Gear

Equip armor with high Defense and Damage Reduction stats. Blackstar's 194 Attack means each hit deals significant damage, and without adequate protection, a single combo can be fatal. Abyss Gear with defensive Abyss Cores is recommended to reduce incoming damage to manageable levels.

Consumables

Bring a generous supply of healing items. Restore both Health and Spirit with food that covers both stats simultaneously, as you will need Spirit for abilities and Health for survival. Stock at least 15 to 20 healing items, as the fight can last a while given Blackstar's 2,500 HP pool and high Defense.

Weapon Choice

Fast, agile weapons work well against Blackstar because the damage windows after each dodged attack are short. One-Handed Weapons allow you to land quick strikes and retreat before the next swing arrives. If you prefer heavier weapons, focus on charged attacks during the longer recovery windows after Blackstar's biggest swings.

Whistling Arrow Blackstar

A separate encounter called Whistling Arrow Blackstar shares the same name and HP pool of 2,500 as the standard Blackstar world boss. This variant appears to be a ranged or archer-type version of the Blackstar boss type, distinguished by its use of projectile attacks rather than the two-handed axe employed by the standard Blackstar. Both variants belong to the same creature classification and share core combat characteristics, but their attack patterns differ based on their weapon type.

Players who have previously defeated the standard Blackstar should not assume the Whistling Arrow Blackstar behaves identically. The ranged attack style of the Whistling Arrow variant requires different positioning and approach strategies compared to the melee-focused standard Blackstar encounter.

Lore

The name "Blackstar" connects this World Boss to the broader Blackstar mythology within Crimson Desert. The Blackstar is most famously known as the powerful dragon that players can unlock as a permanent mount during Chapter 11 of the main storyline. The dragon Blackstar is a massive flying wyvern that grants full aerial traversal and devastating fire-based combat abilities.

Whether this World Boss has a direct narrative connection to the Blackstar dragon or simply shares the name as part of the same thematic lineage is something players can discover through exploration and in-game encounters. The full Blackstar equipment set worn by this boss suggests a deeper tie to the Blackstar legacy that permeates the world of Pywel.

Connection to the Blackstar Dragon

The Blackstar Dragon is a separate late-game mount unlocked during Chapter 11. Unlike the World Boss covered here, the dragon has a long real-time summoning cooldown that can be instantly reset with Narima's Horn, a craftable consumable. Players who encounter the Blackstar World Boss often assume the two are linked, but they are distinct encounters with distinct mechanics. The dragon's cooldown reset item does not affect this World Boss in any way.

Tips

• Watch for the wind-up animations on Blackstar's axe swings. The two-handed axe is slow, which means attacks are well-telegraphed if you know what to look for.

• Dodge through the boss rather than sideways when facing wide horizontal sweeps. Rolling behind Blackstar puts you in a safer position for counterattacks.

• Do not try to block two-handed axe strikes unless you have very high stamina reserves. The stamina drain from blocking is severe and can leave you staggered.

• Focus on building stun damage with Heavy Attacks and charged strikes. The stun window is your best opportunity for sustained damage.

• Keep healing items readily accessible. Even with good armor, Blackstar's 194 Attack means chip damage accumulates quickly over a long fight.

• If you are struggling, consider upgrading your armor's Damage Reduction through Abyss Cores before attempting the fight again.

• The Fatal stat of 5 means critical hits are possible. Do not assume you are safe at moderate health; a critical axe swing can finish you off unexpectedly.

Patch 1.04.00 Bug Fixes

Patch 1.04.00 cleaned up two long-standing Blackstar issues. Blackstar teleports no longer leave the player stuck in an invincibility / immobility state at the destination, which previously could lock movement until another action was triggered. The patch also fixed a bug where summoning Blackstar from a long distance away would fail or visibly desync, so the dragon now arrives reliably regardless of how far the player has wandered from the previous summon point. See Patch 1.04.00 for the full mount and bug-fix list.