Crimson Desert Guides Archives - GamersHeroes https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/crimson-desert-guides/ Short and accurate game guides designed to save you time and effort. Honest Game Reviews, Breaking News, & More Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:02:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.gamersheroes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cropped-Gamers-Heroes-Site-Icon-32x32.jpg Crimson Desert Guides Archives - GamersHeroes https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/crimson-desert-guides/ 32 32 How To Put Your Weapons Away In Crimson Desert https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/how-to-put-your-weapons-away-in-crimson-desert/ https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/how-to-put-your-weapons-away-in-crimson-desert/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:02:12 +0000 https://www.gamersheroes.com/?p=168046 One of Crimson Desert’s main struggles is interacting with items and other characters. It’s a cumbersome system, one that requires the player to lock on and press buttons. Further issues arise when the player is attempting to use something with their weapons drawn. Simply waiting for Kliff to put them away manually is a waste …

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One of Crimson Desert’s main struggles is interacting with items and other characters. It’s a cumbersome system, one that requires the player to lock on and press buttons. Further issues arise when the player is attempting to use something with their weapons drawn. Simply waiting for Kliff to put them away manually is a waste of time, so how do you do it quickly?

There are two different methods to sheathing your weapon in Crimson Desert, one with speed, and one with style.

For the more stylish option, press “Left” on the directional pad twice. This sees Kliff sheathe his weapon with style, twirling the blade and handle before putting it away. As cool as it looks however, it’s pretty slow.

So to simply put it away, just press “Left” on the d-pad once. This will cause Kliff to quickly and easily put his weapon away.

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How To Dye Armor & Clothes In Crimson Desert https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/how-to-dye-armor-clothes-in-crimson-desert/ https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/how-to-dye-armor-clothes-in-crimson-desert/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:02:09 +0000 https://www.gamersheroes.com/?p=168092 Crimson Desert features one of the most impressive armor dye and customization systems in recent memory. Players can dye dozens of parts of their armor, creating custom and unique looks with minimal effort required. There are two main elements to learning to dye armor and clothes. How, and where. Firstly, let’s get to the where. …

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Crimson Desert features one of the most impressive armor dye and customization systems in recent memory. Players can dye dozens of parts of their armor, creating custom and unique looks with minimal effort required.

There are two main elements to learning to dye armor and clothes. How, and where. Firstly, let’s get to the where.

Where To Dye Armor

Thankfully, you don’t have to wait long to start showing your style. You can find a Dyehouse just South East of Hernand, near the river. There’s a merchant there that both sells dyes and lets you dye your armor with the dyes you have.

How To Get Dyes

Dyes are obtained in a couple of ways. Firstly, they are sometimes used as quest rewards and can be found and stolen from various places in the world. Additionally, dyes can be crafted by the player.

To do this, all you need to do is fine a cauldron, such as the one near the Dye shop, in town, or at the first Witch house. You can then experiment with ingredients to make your own dyes. Once a dye has been made and used from the inventory, it is unlocked permanently without the need for further materials.

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How To Make Money Fast In Crimson Desert https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/how-to-make-money-fast-in-crimson-desert/ https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/how-to-make-money-fast-in-crimson-desert/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:02:07 +0000 https://www.gamersheroes.com/?p=168070 Getting started in Crimson Desert is a daunting task. Learning new systems and mechanics, exploring the world, but one challenge persists among all others, making money fast. In this guide, we show you a quick and easy method to getting your first 50-70 silver which is more than enough to get you started, as long …

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Getting started in Crimson Desert is a daunting task. Learning new systems and mechanics, exploring the world, but one challenge persists among all others, making money fast.

In this guide, we show you a quick and easy method to getting your first 50-70 silver which is more than enough to get you started, as long as you spend it wisely. Don’t waste your money on items you can get for free. Need food? Hunt the meat, steal the grains, buy only the water. Money is a challenge through much of Crimson Desert, but this can be drastically reduced with intelligent spending.

You don’t need much to get started, you only need a key and a mask. Once you have your key and mask, head to the bank in Hernand.

Directly opposite the banker is a locked door, head inside. This room is filled with loot. Expensive items you can take, chests you can rob. Make sure, when you loot containers such as a Small Locked Box, always open these in your inventory. They will give items that sell for 1-5x more than the box itself.

You can then sell these items freely to any vendor in town, you don’t need to sell it somewhere specific. Best of all, the chests in the bank respawn after 7 in-game days, so you can return and loot it all again later.

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Crimson Desert Sealed Abyss Artifact Challenges Guide https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/crimson-desert-sealed-abyss-artifact-challenges-guide/ https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/crimson-desert-sealed-abyss-artifact-challenges-guide/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:02:06 +0000 https://www.gamersheroes.com/?p=168049 Sealed Abyss Artifacts are scattered throughout every corner of Crimson Desert, and each comes with a challenge. For players with the skills and abilities to complete these challenges, unlocking these Abyss Artifacts will provide additional skill points and make for a much stronger character. Below is a list of all the Sealed Abyss Artifacts we’ve …

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Sealed Abyss Artifacts are scattered throughout every corner of Crimson Desert, and each comes with a challenge. For players with the skills and abilities to complete these challenges, unlocking these Abyss Artifacts will provide additional skill points and make for a much stronger character.

Below is a list of all the Sealed Abyss Artifacts we’ve discovered, the clues they provide, and any information on how to complete the challenge.

Weapon Based Sealed Abyss Artifacts

Sword of Trials I
Before the hourglass turns, bury three shadows in the night with the tip of your blade. Defeat 3 enemies with a sword at night

Sword of Trials III
Make 3 vanish without spilling a single drop of blood, and without the scent of blood

Sword Of Trials VI
Like a surging wave, break through five barriers withint fifteen Breaths of Life. Defeat 5 enemies within 15 seconds using the Sword Forward Slash attack

Shield of Unchanging Will I
Bring three enemies crashing in like a tide to their knees with a single ring of your sheld

Shield of Unchanging Will II
Deflect every arrow shot by the wind with the shield Breath of Life. Block 10 arrows using a shield

Sharpened Spear I
A spear wielded with nothing but one’s own body must become a blade that pierces even fear itself. Land 15 spear counterattacks within 30 seconds

Sharpened Spear II
Don’t give them a moment to catch their breath, unleash your unarmed combat like a crushing wave. Hit 50 enemies with a spear in 30 seconds.

Sharpened Spear III
Take down 5 enemies within 15 seconds using Stab attack. This is best used on weak enemies, without shields. The stab attack is R1/RB and Triangle (Light attack & punch.

Bow Aimed At Fate III
In a fleeting moment upon the wind, shatter the fates of three in mid-air. Hit 3 enemies in mid-air with a bow

Bow Aimed At Fate IV
Pierce the rippling wings in the sky with the bowstring’s Breath of Life. Take down 3 birds with a bow from a distance of over 15 meters

Bow Aimed At Fate V
Pierce through twenty paces of wind, and bind five breaths into one to break them. Take down 5 enemies at once from over 20m using a bow

Bow Aimed At Fate VI
With the eyes of a marksman that pierce even hidden hearts, reveal five with the tip of your bowstring. Kill 5 enemies with a Focus attack

Dancing Blade Shining Shield I
Within the shadow of one, silver lightning shall pierce five souls in a ritual. Defeat 5 enemies with a Rapier in 60 seconds

When Lightning Strikes IV
Silence an enemy twenty paces beyond your sight with three shots. Hit 7 mounted enemies with a gun while riding a horse

Combat Based Sealed Abyss Artifacts

Steel Grip Against The Chest
Three fates ensnared by the Lion’s grasp shall be broken in a fleeting moment. Subdue 3 opponents within 1 minute using Wrestling skills

Desperate Rescue
The touch of light shall restore health through several rituals. Heal 3 allies 3 times with Palm Healing

Adventure & Exploration Sealed Abyss Artifacts

Sliding Down The Slope
Flowing like starlight, it shall traverse a hundred fathoms in a single breath. Slide 100m

Harmonious Hooves IV
Cut through the crimson sunset and let the sound of your hooves echo from Sunset Valley to the threshold of Varnia Ride your horse from Sunset Valley to Varnia

Equipment
Places the fruits granted by earth and fire into their hands (Craft a sword & bow at the smithy)

Catch Cheating
Use Insight to spot the cheating in a game of Seotda. The easiest way to do this is to play a game of Seotda at the tavern when there are three other players. From there, it’s just a matter of patience. When another player is dealing, pay attention. Sometimes the area will get dark and they will glow blue, giving the player the chance to learn the Cheat skill. It’s at this point you should accuse.

The Herder’s Lament
Guide the horned shadows feeding under the moonlight. Sell 3 goats to Bram at Camp Ranch

Night of the Silent Banner Pike
One this silent night, extinguish the beams of light watching over the city in the ritual. Destroy 10 Banner Pikes at night without being detected

Under The Ashen Banner Pike
Find the comrades of the faded Banner Pike scattered across the world. You need to find 20 Greymanes. This is just a matter of simply following the Grounds of the Sunrise quest chain in the journal and recruiting new Greymanes as rumors are discovered.

Traveler With Oak Barrels
Let every chalice in the world remember your name. Meet the tavern owners in all regions

Through The Current
With a serene heart, I shall fly like an arrow across the water and swim a hundred paces. Swim 100 meters at full speed without pausing

A Will Harder Than Rock
Shatter the stone armor crawling across the earth, untainted by the light of Bismuth. Defeat 10 different types of Stoneback Crabs

We are still working on updating this guide as we continue to explore and discover more Abyss Artifacts. Be sure to check out our Crimson Desert Guides section for updates.

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What Is The Kuku Iron Pot For & How To Use It In Crimson Desert https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/what-is-the-kuku-iron-pot-for-how-to-use-it-in-crimson-desert/ https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/what-is-the-kuku-iron-pot-for-how-to-use-it-in-crimson-desert/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:02:04 +0000 https://www.gamersheroes.com/?p=168124 The Kuku Iron Pot is one of the more unique and equally confusing items in Crimson Desert. It’s a reward for completing the first stage of Chapter IV and promises near infinite storage, but that’s not quite accurate. The Kuku Iron Pot in Crimson Desert is a vital component for players as they dive further …

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The Kuku Iron Pot is one of the more unique and equally confusing items in Crimson Desert. It’s a reward for completing the first stage of Chapter IV and promises near infinite storage, but that’s not quite accurate.

The Kuku Iron Pot in Crimson Desert is a vital component for players as they dive further into the game, as it has a unique feature that lets it store Abyss-related materials.

You cannot move items from your inventory into the Kuku Pot, and it cannot be used to store any items except those that belong in the Abyss.

These are commonly found after defeating Abyss or machine-based enemies, they can also be found during some puzzles and specific secret locations in the game.

The Kuku Iron Pot allows the player to use the Axiom grab ability and then Y or Triangle to store the item in the pot. Items can be removed from the Kuku Iron Pot by “Using” it from the inventory screen, which opens the Kuku Iron Pot’s inventory, and then selecting the “Discard” option on the desired item.

This will drop it nearby. Players can then use the Axiom ability to move and place these items. Some help with puzzles but most are used as late-game crafting materials for fantastical machines or technologies.

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What Are Keys For In Crimson Desert https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/what-are-keys-for-in-crimson-desert/ https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/what-are-keys-for-in-crimson-desert/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:02:03 +0000 https://www.gamersheroes.com/?p=168099 There are two types of keys you will discover on your adventures through Crimson Desert, Keys, and Prison Keys. In this guide, we’ll break down the use of both so you understand how they work. Keys are found in the game world, marked by a small purse icon on the mini-map. They are also frequently …

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There are two types of keys you will discover on your adventures through Crimson Desert, Keys, and Prison Keys. In this guide, we’ll break down the use of both so you understand how they work.

Keys are found in the game world, marked by a small purse icon on the mini-map. They are also frequently obtained by killing bandits, smugglers, and other undesirables. It’s a bit of a strange system because these keys are not unique.

The base Keys are skeleton keys, of sorts. They will work on nearly any non-story related door in the game, and once they are used, they are gone.

A good example of this is the large castles in each of the towns. They are filled with locked doors, quite often needing 5-10+ keys to gain access to all areas. Approaching a locked door and attempting to enter will automatically used the key and open the door, the key is then removed from your inventory.

Prison Keys work much in the same way, except they only work on cells in jail and those you often find at barracks and other guard-based locations.

Be sure to check out our Crimson Desert guide hub for more exciting guides!

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How To Quickslot Food & Healing Items In Crimson Desert https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/how-to-quickslot-food-healing-items-in-crimson-desert/ https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/how-to-quickslot-food-healing-items-in-crimson-desert/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:01:59 +0000 https://www.gamersheroes.com/?p=168047 Healing is vital for survival in Crimson Desert, and in this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about how to manage your quickslots and how to heal in combat without having to access the menus. It’s important to understand how the quickslots work because in Crimson Desert, they are grouped, and not …

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Healing is vital for survival in Crimson Desert, and in this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about how to manage your quickslots and how to heal in combat without having to access the menus.

It’s important to understand how the quickslots work because in Crimson Desert, they are grouped, and not exclusive. For example, in your inventory, you will have proper food items and other buffing items, but they both take up the same slot.

Healing while in combat or exploring the game world is simply a matter of pressing “Right” on the directional pad, this is also how you access your quickslot wheel.

Hold “Right” on the controller and it will load up the quickslot wheel. The food slot is the item at the bottom center.

You can then use R2 and L2 to cycle through the food types to select one for quick healing. It’s worth noting that the food is arranged from left to right in order of how big a heal it provides.

Therefore, if you have a big inventory of food, it’s a good idea to scroll to the item on the far left so it will automatically cycle through your other items before getting to rubbish food such as raw meat.

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How To Fix Horse Won’t Run In Crimson Desert https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/how-to-fix-horse-wont-run-in-crimson-desert/ https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/how-to-fix-horse-wont-run-in-crimson-desert/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:01:58 +0000 https://www.gamersheroes.com/?p=168055 Crimson Deserts’ massive open world would take hours to traverse on foot; as such, players are encouraged to use a variety of mounts. Kliff and the other characters each start with their own horse. In this guide, we explain the basics of horse care, how to look after your horse, and how to heal your …

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Crimson Deserts’ massive open world would take hours to traverse on foot; as such, players are encouraged to use a variety of mounts. Kliff and the other characters each start with their own horse.

In this guide, we explain the basics of horse care, how to look after your horse, and how to heal your horse should it be damaged.

How To Tell If Your Horse Is Damaged

Horses in Crimson Desert are typically damaged in one of two ways. They either take damage during combat, or they suffer damage from the environment as a result of a crash or collision. Depending on the horse’s injury, there are two ways to check.

Firstly, the horse will appear physically wounded. Blood marks and scratches will appear on the horse’s body, although this can be hard to see if your horse has armor. The second method is when you attempt to sprint.

The horse will not run and instead maintain a walking speed. This is when you know your horse needs healing.

Using Stables

There are stables scattered throughout the game world, but the earliest one you’ll find is North of Hernand. Simply speak to the stablemaster and they will offer to return and heal your horse for free. This is likely what you’ll be required to do very early in the game.

Healing Force Palm

If you’ve progressed far enough into the story to unlock Healing Force Palm, this is the easiest and quickest way to heal your horse. Simply use the ability on your mount and it will heal it to full.

Consumables

Lastly, there are consumables you can horse. You can buy Horse Tonic from stables, or sometimes find it in the game world, and can also feed your horse items like hay. To feed your use, make sure you are mounted on it, select the food item in your inventory, and hold the Use button.

If it’s a valid food item, feed horse will appear on the dropdown menu.

Be sure to check out our Crimson Desert Guides Hub for lots of useful information.

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How To Send Comrades On Missions In Crimson Desert https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/how-to-send-comrades-on-missions-in-crimson-desert/ https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/how-to-send-comrades-on-missions-in-crimson-desert/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:01:56 +0000 https://www.gamersheroes.com/?p=168057 Howling Hill Greymane camp Dispatch missions are the single most important part of Crimson Desert. It acts as a gateway to craft fantastical technologies, farm resources, and generally just make every other element of the game easier. When you recruit additional Greymanes for camp, some become Comrades. These are characters that can be sent on …

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Howling Hill Greymane camp Dispatch missions are the single most important part of Crimson Desert. It acts as a gateway to craft fantastical technologies, farm resources, and generally just make every other element of the game easier.

When you recruit additional Greymanes for camp, some become Comrades. These are characters that can be sent on Dispatch missions around the world.

Dispatch missions become available as you discover more locations. Perhaps you ride past a farm one day or you stumble on a meadow filled with wild flowers. Any location in the game that has a map icon on the main map has the potential to be a Dispatch location.

You can check this easily by highlighting the location on the map and pressing the “Inspect” option. If it has missions available, it will show you.

Showing players how to select a mission from the world map

This is the first way you can send Comrades on Dispatch missions, through the main map. This works well for specific locations but for wider use, you’ll want to use the right NPC.

Once you have upgraded your camp to level 2 and recruited Ross, he will open a location at the camp called the Dispatch Coordinator. You can speak with him at any point to select Dispatch missions to send your Comrades on.

Be sure to check out our Crimson Desert Guide Hub for more help!

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How To Get More Storage In Crimson Desert https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/how-to-get-more-storage-in-crimson-desert/ https://www.gamersheroes.com/game-guides/how-to-get-more-storage-in-crimson-desert/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:01:53 +0000 https://www.gamersheroes.com/?p=168059 Crimson Desert’s approach to player storage is a unique one, and one that may feel out of place compared to modern games. In this guide, we explain how to get more storage so you can carry more items. Firstly, let’s address the elephant in the room. There is only personal storage in Crimson Desert at …

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Crimson Desert’s approach to player storage is a unique one, and one that may feel out of place compared to modern games. In this guide, we explain how to get more storage so you can carry more items.

Firstly, let’s address the elephant in the room. There is only personal storage in Crimson Desert at this time. The developers have confirmed more traditional storage options will become available with a player housing update but at release, your character’s inventory is the only storage space you have.

The vast majority of additional inventory comes from two locations: shops and quests. Most shops sell at least a single bag. This is a unique item that, once purchased, will not be replenished like other shop goods.

Commissions and Requests, of which there are hundreds, are the best way to increase your storage quickly. Check your Journal and the quests under Commissions and Requests. It lists them all there. Look for the ones that offer bags as rewards and complete those. They will expand your inventory further.

There is a Supply Chest at the Howling Hill Greymane camp. While you cannot store items in this directly, it does hold items indefinitely. This means rewards from Dispatch missions and clearing out hostile strongholds can be saved here and only taken out when needed.

We have seen some creators and websites suggesting to sell items to NPC’s and use the repurchase option as additional storage. We do not recommend doing this. NPC’s repurchase option is tied to a reset, so every few in-game days, the items will vanish, and they are not retrievable.

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