The system monitors for modifications to game files and can even check your registry for paths related to known cheating tools.
On the live retail servers, speed hacks are detected by Server Trajectory Validation . The server predicts: "If the player moves from A to B in 0.5 seconds, he needs 350 Movement Speed." If your movement speed is 120, and you cross the map instantly, EAC bans you before you load the next texture.
BDO historically utilized , an invasive anti-cheat solution that performs deep system scans, including registry keys, loaded DLLs, and even the NTFS master file table to detect unauthorized software. In early 2024, developer Pearl Abyss implemented a significant anti-cheat system change across all regions to further bolster security.