Complete Guide to Purchasing Houses in Valencia
After exploring Valencia city several times recently, I discovered that the property system in this Tavernas Desert region is far more complex than I initially imagined. As a veteran player with over two years of experience in Black Desert Online, I’d like to share some insights about Valencia housing today. Valencia, being the core city in the [Valencia Cave] desert region, requires careful consideration when choosing properties—it’s not as straightforward as Heidel or Calpheon.
Basic Overview of Valencia Housing
Houses in Valencia city are primarily distributed across three districts: the Noble District, Commercial District, and Commoner District. Noble District properties require the highest contribution points but offer the best locations, close to warehouses and the marketplace. The Commercial District is ideal for workshops with high foot traffic. The Commoner District offers the best value for money, suitable for newcomers or players with limited contribution points. Personally, I highly recommend the 2-3 tier houses in the Commercial District—while they require moderate contribution points, they offer excellent practicality.
Contribution Point Investment Recommendations
The table below summarizes key information about several popular Valencia properties:
| Property Location | CP Required | Recommended Use | Value Rating |
|---|
| Noble District 1-1 | 5 points | Residence/Warehouse | ★★★ |
| Commercial District 2-3 | 3 points | Alchemy Workshop | ★★★★★ |
| Commoner District 4-2 | 2 points | Warehouse Expansion | ★★★★ |
| Noble District 3-5 | 4 points | Cooking Workshop | ★★★ |
From practical experience, the Alchemy Workshop at Commercial District 2-3 is the most worthwhile investment, since Valencia itself is a major source of alchemy materials, making an alchemy workshop here during Valencia Desert Trekking significantly more efficient.
Choosing Property Functions
Many new players struggle with deciding what purpose to assign their properties. My recommendation is to prioritize workshops first, followed by warehouse expansions. The residence function in Valencia has limited practical value, as most players set their main base in Heidel or Calpheon. If you’re a life skill player, both alchemy and cooking workshops are excellent choices. For combat-focused players, warehouse expansion is more practical, especially since desert grinding generates a lot of loot that takes up considerable space.
I once foolishly bought a residence in Valencia for decoration purposes, only to realize I never had time to appreciate it. Later, I converted everything to workshops and warehouses, which significantly improved my contribution point efficiency.
Purchase Timing and Important Considerations
Regarding when to purchase Valencia properties, I don’t think there’s any need to rush. I suggest securing core properties in Heidel and Calpheon first, then considering Valencia once you have surplus contribution points. Early on, you won’t spend much time in the desert region, so investing in Valencia properties too soon can strain your contribution points and hinder development in other areas.
Also note that Valencia’s property connection requirements are quite complex—some houses can only be unlocked after purchasing adjacent properties first. I recommend planning your route using the in-game housing interface before making purchases to avoid wasting contribution points. I learned this the hard way by not planning properly, spending 2 extra contribution points on unnecessary properties, then losing silver when I had to withdraw and repurchase.
Valencia property investment should align with your gameplay style. Life skill players can invest more in workshops, while combat players should prioritize warehouses. I hope this guide helps those who are currently undecided—feel free to leave comments below with any questions for discussion.
