I’ve been AFK grinding in the Valencia region for a while now and wanted to share some experiences with everyone. As a mid-to-late game AFK grinding area in Black Desert Online, Valencia certainly has plenty of spots worth exploring, much like Tavernas Desert adventures.
Recommended AFK Grinding Spots
My personal recommendations include Naga Temple, Fogans, and Basilisk Den. Naga Temple suits players with around 200 AP, offering high monster density with decent experience and silver income. Fogans is better for slightly better-geared players, requiring approximately 220+ AP to ensure efficiency. Basilisk Den is where I’ve been grinding recently - while monsters have thicker HP pools, the drop values are relatively higher.
Here’s a comparison of basic data from the three grinding spots, similar to exploring [Valencia caves]:
| Grinding Spot | Recommended AP | Silver per Hour | XP Efficiency |
|---|
| Naga Temple | 200+ | Approx 8-12M | Medium |
| Fogans | 220+ | Approx 10-15M | High |
| Basilisk Den | 210+ | Approx 9-13M | Medium-High |
Gear and Skill Configuration
Gear selection is crucial for AFK grinding. I generally prioritize AP and Accuracy, while defense can be reduced somewhat since AFK grinding mainly relies on pets auto-consuming potions. For skills, I recommend choosing abilities with large AOE and short cooldowns for much better clearing efficiency. Single-target high-damage skills aren’t very useful for AFK grinding - AOE skills are far more practical.
Regarding Weight Issues, prepare sufficient weight capacity gear or bring along maids. Valencia drops are quite varied and you’ll easily hit weight limit. I typically check my inventory every 2-3 hours to avoid wasting drops.
Income Optimization Tips
To improve AFK grinding income, here are some tips. First, definitely use Loot Scrolls as they significantly boost income. Second, choose appropriate time slots - weekends or event periods offer higher experience bonuses. Pet selection is also critical; you need at least 3-4 T3+ pets to ensure pickup efficiency.
Finally, a reminder: PK is quite frequent in Valencia, so when AFK grinding, choose relatively safe channels or join a guild for mutual protection. While AFK grinding income doesn’t match active grinding, for players with limited time - much like those planning Valencia desert hiking - it’s still an excellent choice. Hope these experiences help, and welcome to share other AFK grinding insights.
