Black Desert: Best GameOption.txt for 144Hz Monitor Sync

The objective of this configuration is to bypass the game’s internal 60 FPS lock and minimize the Input Latency caused by the engine’s “Remastered” post-processing pipeline.

File Path & Access

File Path: %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Black Desert\GameOption.txt

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Press Win + R on your keyboard, paste the path above, and press Enter.
2. Locate GameOption.txt. (Backup this file before editing).
3. Right-click and open it with Notepad or Notepad++.
4. Find the lines listed below and modify their values.
5. Important: If you use the Global Lab or different regions, ensure you are editing the file in the correct sub-folder.
6. Save the file. You may need to set it to Read-only if the game launcher keeps reverting your windowMode.

Optimized “144Hz Sync” Configuration Block

adaptor = 0
windowMode = 0
width = 1920
height = 1080
graphicOption = 5
antialiasing = 1
isVsync = 0
isLowPowerMode = 0
isRemoveOtherEffect = 1
isRemoveOtherPlayerEffect = 1

Parameter Details & Technical Purpose

Parameter	Recommended Value	Technical Purpose
windowMode	0	The Sync Fix. Forces “Exclusive Fullscreen” which is required to unlock FPS beyond 60 in BDO.
isVsync	0	Disables internal VSync to remove the input lag floor.
isLowPowerMode	0	Critical. Must be 0; otherwise, the game throttles your GPU, causing massive frame drops.
isRemoveOtherEffect	1	Removes non-essential particles from other players to stabilize the 144 FPS target.
graphicOption	5	Sets the game to “High” instead of “Remastered” for more consistent frame pacing in combat.

Best Practices for 144Hz Combat Performance

To maintain the “144 FPS = Max DPS” advantage in 2026, follow these additional GameEngineer.net technical steps:

• Fullscreen Exclusive Protocol: BDO is one of the few modern games that still performs significantly better in Fullscreen (windowMode = 0). In Windowed Borderless, Windows DWM often forces a 60Hz sync even if your monitor is 144Hz.
• The NVIDIA/AMD Driver Lock: Go to your GPU Control Panel and set “Vertical Sync” to Off specifically for BlackDesert64.exe. Then, set your “Max Frame Rate” to 144. This ensures the game doesn’t waste resources pushing 300 FPS while keeping your animations perfectly timed for your monitor.
• G-Sync/FreeSync Setup: For the smoothest experience, enable G-Sync but keep the in-game VSync off. This prevents screen tearing without adding the latency typical of traditional VSync.
• Effect Transparency: In the in-game settings, set “Effect Transparency” to 50%. This reduces the Overdraw load on your GPU during world bosses (like Garmoth), helping you stay at the 144 FPS cap when hundreds of skills are firing.