In Crimson Desert all Challenges are needed for trophies & achievements. Challenges are unlocked by finding Sealed Abyss Artifacts, each unlocks one Challenge. The requirements aren’t viewable until unlocking them.
Challenge progress only counts after finding the associated Sealed Abyss Artifact. They don’t count retroactively, except for some cumulative requirements. Because of this it’s best to unlock all Challenges as soon as possible, then you can make progress on them as you play through the story.
The most efficient approach is to unfog the map first by activating all 8 hidden bells and grab some fast travel points along the way. This makes it easier to navigate the world.
The Sealed Abyss Artifacts can be picked up in the open world at any time. They aren’t marked on the map but appear as purple icons on the minimap when nearby. They are found along roads. You can use the sword’s Guiding Light ability to see a blue glimmer when an artifact is nearby (L1+R1 / LB+RB / CTRL + Left Click). They are always in the same place, not random.
Challenge progress can be viewed under Journal > Challenges.
Minigame challenges are unlocked by interacting with each minigame location for the first time. A few challenges are story-related (some Abyss Challenges, Spires, Minigames), meaning you can’t complete some categories until later in the game. Exploration Challenges are Puzzles that are found directly in the open world and don’t require Sealed Abyss Artifacts. They are often in white search areas indicated by a question mark (“?”) on the map.
To unlock the Platinum trophy & 1000 Gamerscore, all Challenges must be completed 100%. Each challenge category unlocks a trophy, sometimes one per sub-category and sometimes one per main category. Each Challenge also unlocks one or more Abyss Artifacts (Skill Points) and other items.
Exploration
- 40 The Abyss (Restoration)
- 60 Secret Places (Wandering Footsteps)
- 37 Ancient Ruins (The Thread in the Forest)
- 4 Mazes (Winding Paths)
- 16 Sanctums (The Forgotten Sun)
- 8 Spires (Land Meets Sky)
- 13 Constellations (Maps of the Night)
- 22 Legendary Animals (Hazy Tales)
- 7 New Power (Primal Frenzy)
Mastery
- 6 Sword (Goyen’s Advice)
- 6 Shield (Goyen’s Advice)
- 6 Bow (Goyen’s Advice)
- 5 Spear (Goyen’s Advice)
- 6 Two-Handed Weapon (Goyen’s Advice)
- 5 Cannon (Goyen’s Advice)
- 5 Rapier and Shield (Goyen’s Advice)
- 5 Gun (Goyen’s Advice)
- 10 Special Weapons (Goyen’s Advice)
- 10 Horse (Goyen’s Advice)
Combat
- 10 Training (Goyen’s Advice)
- 10 Battle (Goyen’s Advice)
- 10 Operation (Goyen’s Advice)
Life
- 11 Hunting (White Crow’s Gaze)
- 12 Life (White Crow’s Gaze)
- 5 Trade (White Crow’s Gaze)
- 10 Above the Law (Master Du’s Dare)
- 9 Challenges and Changes / Greymane’s Vow (Alustin’s Trials)
Trophy hunter says
The first one for mini game is Hawkeye, archery contest win streak of 3 and then beat the champion. Not sure if it’s currently doable as the ai pre fires at the targets before you even see them pop up. Even on today’s patch.
Gg says
Seconded on this you can find the archery contest at the limestone manor
Unknown says
For me it’s doable, after the patch it was slightly reduced the AI pre fires, not significant but better than before. The most important is many people says that they have difficulty to finish the quest because the champion didn’t show up even we have 3 winning streak. Some says to solve it, we have to finished quest related that will bring you to introduce these minigames. After the quest finished, do the 3 winning streak again and the in the fourth game the champion will show up, it’s not like other minigames such as spear game. This thing is also happen with the fist game.
littlejay says
Looks like you can steal a wagon and park it in front of the AI.
Jeffa96 says
The last one of the minigame category is called “Mindgames”
So far i found 1/3 and 2/3
1. “A Silent war”
For this you have to win 3 matched of Rock Paper Scissors. Which can be played in the alley around the blacksmithing staion.
2. “A Bloom og High Stakes
For this you have to win 3 Duo matches in a row.
Win against 1 opponent (you + 1 at the table)
Win against 2 opponents (you + 2)
Win against 3 opponents (you + 3)
Duo can be played upstairs in the inn in Hernand
Solitarth says
5th is for games like rock paper scissors and the pseudo poker one. didn’t find the 3rd one for it but it has 3 mini games required
For rps – win 3 times
For tujeon or whatever it’s called – win 3 times in a row, win against 1 person, win against 2 people and win against 3 people. I’ll update you once I find the last one required for it
Solitarth says
of course I’m talking about mini games
Dolas says
Some of the “special equipment” challenges are missable. When you get the lightning spear and the bismuth spear, for example, the spears have EXTREMELY low durability, and if they break, you lose them!!! Also, you have the option to take them to the furnace and turn them into “kuru spears,” making them unbreakable, but in that case, the “kill 30 enemies with the lightning spear” challenge doesn’t count!!! It has to be done with the spear being fragile.
Gage says
It seems like the breakable equipment isn’t actually missable in that way. For example you can create more Bizmuth Spears by sendng Greymanes on an expedition to Well of Enlightenment, where you get 1 more each time.
Gabriel says
Hello, I would like to ask for help regarding a specific challenge called Special Weapon 10: Vessel of Dark Pursuit. I just donated the weapon Vessel of Dark Pursuit to CARL at the camp. Is there any way to recover the weapon or get it back? I don’t have any other save with the weapon stored. I’m playing on PS5 with 137 hours and aiming for the platinum trophy. Since this weapon is required for the Special Weapons challenge, having to start a new playthrough would be very discouraging.
I used ChatGPT to translate this—sorry if there are any mistakes in the translation.
Grogon says
So do we know what the 4th category in minigame is?
Sean says
Came here to ask the same thing, surely someone will know by now?
Jeph says
horse race – Demeniss
pRofit says
Horse race, in deminesse.
Mads says
I sold off my propeller spear at the beginning when exploring the map. Is there a way to get another?
Can only get the shotgun shield if I dispatch greymanes for a mission to the place I picked it up.