BDO Deathblow Artifact Combo Pve AP + Crit (2024)

Deathblow Artifact Combination is considered best in slot for PVE because of its high Monster AP and Crit Rate. It’s a highly sought after combo by many players. Ultimate Power does come at a steep silver cost though!

Because of the marketplace cost, this Lighstone Combination will take some time to obtain via monster zones, questlines, bosses, or alchemy.

[Deathblow]
Monster AP +16
Critical Hit Chance +14%

Infuse Deathblow on 2x Monster AP Artifacts.

[Deathblow + AP Artifacts]
Monster AP +28
Critical Hit Chance +14%

Death Blow Combination:

Lighstone of Fire: Predation x2
Lighstone of Fire: Blade x2

Important Deathblow Facts:

• Deathblow Lightstones can be destroyed with negative Karma. (but not Artifacts)
• Deathblow Lighstones + Artifacts can be shared with Alts via the Artifact UI or copied in Tag Character without cost. *happy dance of joy joy joy*

Obtaining Deathblow Artifact Combo

You will need two Artifacts to infuse the four Lighstones of Fire.

Monster Zones that Drop Monster AP Artifact:

The +6 Monster AP Artifact drops from 3 different monster zones in Everfrost. Kratuga Ancient Ruins is located in Mediah.

Quests that Reward AP Artifact:

You can also obtain a Monster AP Artifact by completing the following quests:

• “A Gift for Leaping Forward I” -requires Mediah main quest line, then talking to Black Spirit.
• Quest “Appointed: Official Member of D.A.S.” – requires Everfrost main quest line + Everfrost knowledge

Artifact Name: “Marsh’s Artifact – Extra AP Against Monsters“

Best Grinding Spots for Imperfect Lightstone of Fire

Below are the top 9 grinding spots to obtain Imperfect Fire Lightstones.

Imperfect Fire Lightstones give you an RNG chance to obtain Lightstones you can use for Deathblow.

City of the Dead (2.3/hr)
310AP 380DP

Desert Naga Temple 1.5
100AP 180DP

Gahaz Bandit’s Lair 1.4
140AP 180DP

Roud Sulfur Mine 1.4
190AP 240DP

Fadus Habitat, 1.3
120AP 180DP

Jade Starlight Forest 1.3
260AP 350DP

Kratuga Ancient Ruins 1.3
230AP 300DP

Pila Ku Jail 1.2
190AP 240DP

Protty Cave 1.2
170AP 200DP

Crescent Shrine 1.2
140AP 160DP

Blood Wolf Settlement 1.2
180AP 210DP

Star’s End Pillars 1.2
240AP 360DP

There are many monster zones that have higher drop rates for Imperfect Lightstone of Fire.

Imperfect Fire Lightstones from Bosses

These bosses have higher drop rates for Imperfect Fire Lightstones.

• Nouver
• Mirumok Destroyer Offin
• Kzarka
• Bheg
• Garmoth
• Muraka
• Red Nose
• Saunil Siege Captain
• Narc Brishka

Kzarka <Lord of Corruption>
Ruuuun!!!

Convert Imperfect to Usable Fire Lightstones

Convert Imperfect Lightstone of Fire to have a chance to obtain Lightstone of Fire: Blade and Lightstone of Fire: Predation.

• Hand over Imperfect Lightstone of Fire x1 and 20,000,000 Silver to Dalishain located in major cities. (You can also give her 3 unwanted Lighstones for 1 RNG Lightstone of any type.)
• 1 Imperfect Fire Lightstone is an ingredient in making Purified Lightone of Fire. Requires Guru 1 level of Alchemy.

Lightstone of Fire with Alchemy

You can craft Purified Lightstone of Fire with an Alchemy Tool inside your residence.

Requires Alchemy level of Guru 1.

RMB Purified Lightstone of Fire to obtain 1x Lightstone of the same type or very rarely an Iridescent Lightstone.

There is also a low chance of getting an additional Lightstone of any element when you craft a Purified Lightstone and also when you perform Imperial Alchemy and craft other recipes.

Purified Lightstone	Lightstone Alchemy Recipe
Fire (Attack)	Imperfect Fire Lighstone x1 Black Gem Fragment x10 Black Stone x10 Powder of Flame x50 Clear Liquid Reagent x50

Magical Lightstone Crystals can replace Black Gem Fragments.

Resplendent Lightstones from Guild Boss

Resplendent Lightstone is a guaranteed drop from guild bosses.

This lightstone has a much higher probability of giving you a more valuable lightstone compared to Purified Lightstone.

Guild Boss:

• Khan
• Giant Mudster
• Ferrid
• Ancient Puturum

Alternatives to Deathblow

[The Wild] artifact combination is a much cheaper Monster AP Lightstone Combo.

I’ve also included 3 options that give extra damage instead of Monster AP.

1 Extra Damage = 85% of 1 AP.