Sealed Abyss Artifacts are Collectibles in Crimson Desert that unlock Challenges. All Challenges are needed for trophies and achievements, therefore all Sealed Abyss Artifacts are needed as a prerequisite for the Platinum trophy & 1000 Gamerscore. The Sealed Abyss Artifacts can be picked up in the open world at any time. They aren’t marked on the map […]

This guide shows all Crimson Desert Crafting Materials that are needed to upgrade equipment (weapons, armor, shields, accessories). At the blacksmith in Hernand pick the Refinement option to upgrade gear. Higher level upgrades require rarer materials and Abyss Artifacts. Felling trees requires the Logging Axe or the Turning Slash skill. Ore requires the Pickaxe or […]

Crimson Desert has a huge World Map. This page reveals the full in-game map in high resolution. There are 5 regions on the Map: Hernand, Pailune, Demeniss, Delesyia, Crimson Desert. The total map size of Crimson Desert is 90km² (9500m width x 9500m height) across all 5 areas and it’s mostly landmass. This makes it one of the […]

This page contains Beginner Tips & Tricks for Crimson Desert. These are all the basics and time-savers you should know before getting started with Crimson Desert. Basic Must-Know Gameplay Features Use Food to Heal: Eating food is how you heal during combat. Raw food ingredients can be cooked at cooking pots and at campfires. Always cook your food […]

There are 6 Sword Challenges in Crimson Desert. They are part of the Mastery Category. Finishing all Sword Challenges unlocks the Master of Swords trophy & achievement. Challenges Overview: Crimson Desert Challenges Guide Sword of Trials 1 How to Unlock: Collect the Sealed Abyss Artifact on the side of the road north from Hernand Castle. Challenge: Defeat 3 enemies within 30 seconds using a sword. […]

There are 6 Shield Challenges in Crimson Desert. They are part of the Mastery Category. Finishing all Shield Challenges unlocks the Master of Shields trophy & achievement. Challenges Overview: Crimson Desert Challenges Guide Shield of Unchanging Will 1 How to Unlock: Pick up the Sealed Abyss Aritfact in Hernand, at the second intersection north of Hernand Royal Trading Post. Challenge: Defeat 3 enemies with a shield. How […]

There are 6 Bow Challenges in Crimson Desert. They are part of the Mastery Category. Finishing all Bow Challenges unlocks the Master of Bows trophy & achievement. Challenges Overview: Crimson Desert Challenges Guide Bow Aimed at Fate 1 How to Unlock: Pick up Sealed Abyss Artifact in Hernand, at intersection directly west of Glenbright Farm. Challenge: Defeat 5 enemies with a bow within 60 seconds. How […]

There are 5 Spear Challenges in Crimson Desert. They are part of the Mastery Category. Finishing all Spear Challenges unlocks the Master of Spears trophy & achievement. Challenges Overview: Crimson Desert Challenges Guide Sharpened Spear 1 How to Unlock: Pick up Sealed Abyss Artifact in Hernand, at intersection southeast of Calphade Gate. Challenge: Land 15 counterattacks with a spear within 30 seconds. How to Complete: Counterattacks […]

There are 6 Two-Handed Weapon Challenges in Crimson Desert. They are part of the Mastery Category. Finishing all Two-Handed Weapon Challenges unlocks the Master of Two-Handed Weapons trophy & achievement. Challenges Overview: Crimson Desert Challenges Guide Overwhelming Slash 1 How to Unlock: Pick up Sealed Abyss Artifact in Hernand, on the side of the road directly west of Drakesfall Watchtower. Challenge: Hit 3 enemies at once […]