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Complete guide to weapons and equipment in Crimson Desert: two weapon slot limit, vendor purchasing, blacksmith refinement with mining/hunting/boss materials, Abyss Gear augments (attack speed, crit chance, bonus damage), bare-handed damage stat, and equipment for all three characters.
All three playable characters in Crimson Desert: Kliff (main story protagonist), Damiane (pistol, mystical sword, aerial agility), Oongka (axe barbarian with pickaxe mining and hand cannon). Character switching, side narratives, and character-specific resources.
Crafting, resource gathering, cooking, and the blueprint system in Crimson Desert.
Complete guide to character customization in Crimson Desert covering the Barber Shop at the Greymane camp (hairstyles with full color palette, beards, eyebrows, face tattoos, body tattoos for Kliff, Damiane, and Oongka), the Dye Station system with layered armor coloring, mount customization for horses (4 armor zones) and the Dwarf-engineered War Robot, and the planned Another Journey mode with full BDO-style character creation.
Complete guide to weapons and equipment in Crimson Desert: two weapon slot limit, vendor purchasing, blacksmith refinement with mining/hunting/boss materials, Abyss Gear augments (attack speed, crit chance, bonus damage), bare-handed damage stat, and equipment for all three characters.
All three playable characters in Crimson Desert: Kliff (main story protagonist), Damiane (pistol, mystical sword, aerial agility), Oongka (axe barbarian with pickaxe mining and hand cannon). Character switching, side narratives, and character-specific resources.
Crafting, resource gathering, cooking, and the blueprint system in Crimson Desert.
Exploration and traversal in Crimson Desert: Pywel is at least twice the size of Skyrim (~74 sq km). Climbing, Crow Wings + grappling hook Spider-Man combos, body grappling (suplexes, chokeslams), mounts (horses, bears, grey dragon with fire breath, dwarven mech with missiles/EMP), Aerial Abyss sky islands, fog of war, Knowledge currency, skill-by-observation.
Faction quests in Crimson Desert: territory liberation, named factions, the Calphade rebellion, quest rewards, and how alignment shapes the world.
A human boss enemy encountered during Kliff's journey across Pywell.
Delesyia is the technology-focused region of Pywel in Crimson Desert. Home to dwarven engineers, combat mechs, flying robots, and steampunk architecture, it breaks the medieval fantasy mold.
Complete armor sets and equipment customization in Crimson Desert.
Complete guide to Crimson Desert's combat sandbox: fluid action combat, chain grapples, wall slams, dive kicks, web-swing momentum, elemental dial, fighting game inspirations, and environmental physicality.
Important non-player characters encountered throughout Crimson Desert.
A major location in Crimson Desert and the name of a fearsome mechanical dragon boss.
The fearsome leader of the Drunken Black Bears and primary antagonist of Crimson Desert.
Movement systems including climbing, grappling, Force Palm, and comprehensive exploration mechanics.
Kliff MacDuff, the main protagonist of Crimson Desert. Leader of the Greymanes mercenary band. Full combat breakdown including dual wielding, two weapon slots, five elements (fire, ice, lightning, wind, nature), expanded unarmed combat, and mid-combat skill learning.
Complete guide to artifacts and Abyss Fragments in Crimson Desert: stat upgrades, skill unlocks, instant skill reset, boss signature abilities, and gear augments with attack speed, crit chance, and special effects slots.
The Crimson Desert region of Pywel: geography, ancient ruins, oases, desert cult, factions, wildlife, temperature hazards, crime system, and exploration rewards.
A colossal gem-crusted creature requiring Shadow of the Colossus-style climbing to defeat.
Aerial traversal using Kliff's transforming cloak and the Crow Wings ability.
Hidden content in Crimson Desert: treasure maps with X marks for digging, hidden rooms behind bookshelves, using a bow to break wood barriers, the Soul Spear hidden in ruins, the Threaten dialogue option, and environmental secrets.
Guide to the combo system in Crimson Desert, covering weapon skills, bare-handed attacks, grapples, elemental enhancements, and Axiom Bracelet integration.
An invading force that has occupied territories across Pywell, including Root Hold.
The Abyss in Crimson Desert: the supernatural dimension above Pywel, floating islands, Zelda TotK-inspired telekinetic puzzles, Abyss vision mode, fragments falling to the world below, fast travel points, and the white mage connection.
The BlackSpace Engine powering Crimson Desert: Pearl Abyss's proprietary engine capable of 4K 60fps native rendering with ray tracing, no DLSS/FSR required, particle effects toggle, and PS5 Pro enhancements.
White Horn boss fight: massive mountain spirit in a blizzard arena with climbing, ice attacks, and fire weakness.
A fallen king who guards his ashen stronghold with devastating sword attacks and three health bars.
A formidable boss wielding a cursed shield with a spectral knight that executes independent attacks.
General strategy guide for boss encounters in Crimson Desert, covering preparation, rewards, pattern recognition, and common boss mechanics.
A warmongering faction led by Myurdin that seeks to destroy the Greymanes and plunge Paleoon into chaos.
Two new playable characters that join Kliff's journey, each with unique combat styles and abilities.
The various hostile forces, creatures, and challenges that Kliff will face across Pywell.
A fearsome human warrior boss with a reputation for deadly combat prowess.
Gian, former leader of the Greymanes: his role as unifier of Pailune, death in the Black Bear ambush, connection to the Abyss, and legacy.
Crafting resources and gathering materials found throughout Pywel.
A harsh northern region of Pywell known for its snowy peaks and the homeland of Kliff Macduff.
The companion system in Crimson Desert: how companions fight alongside Kliff, the Freesword dispatch system at Steinfell Fortress, companion stats and camp roles, boss gear rewards, and profiles of Greymane members including Yann, Naira, Oongka, and Damiane.
All mounts in Crimson Desert: horses, bears with simultaneous rider combat, raptors, wolves, dragons with fire breath, flying mech with rockets, and hot air balloons. Mount hijacking via grapple and mounted combat.
Hexe Marie boss fight: two-phase witch encounter in the Smoking Lands with minion swarms, crow transformation, and area denial.
Guide to unlocking achievements and trophies in Crimson Desert.
A key figure in Crimson Desert's story and the father of protagonist Kliff Macduff.
Rare items in Crimson Desert: named artifacts, boss equipment drops, Abyss-related items, named weapons, blueprints, crafting materials, edition-exclusive gear, and environmental collectibles across Pywel.
Complete guide to weapons and equipment in Crimson Desert: two weapon slot limit, vendor purchasing, blacksmith refinement with mining/hunting/boss materials, Abyss Gear augments (attack speed, crit chance, bonus damage), bare-handed damage stat, and equipment for all three characters.
All three playable characters in Crimson Desert: Kliff (main story protagonist), Damiane (pistol, mystical sword, aerial agility), Oongka (axe barbarian with pickaxe mining and hand cannon). Character switching, side narratives, and character-specific resources.
Crafting, resource gathering, cooking, and the blueprint system in Crimson Desert.
Exploration and traversal in Crimson Desert: Pywel is at least twice the size of Skyrim (~74 sq km). Climbing, Crow Wings + grappling hook Spider-Man combos, body grappling (suplexes, chokeslams), mounts (horses, bears, grey dragon with fire breath, dwarven mech with missiles/EMP), Aerial Abyss sky islands, fog of war, Knowledge currency, skill-by-observation.