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11Overview22Achieving 100% completion in Crimson Desert is an enormous undertaking that spans the full main story, all side content, every collectible category, and mastery of every weapon type. The game features 34 achievements on PC/Xbox (35 on PS5 with the Platinum trophy), and earning them all requires roughly 300 or more hours of play. The estimated difficulty is 7 out of 10.44This checklist consolidates every requirement into a structured roadmap. It is designed to be followed in order, from early preparation through endgame cleanup, so you avoid common pitfalls that can waste dozens of hours.66Critical Warning: Challenge Tracking88The game does not track your actions retroactively. Almost every non-story achievement is tied to completing in-game challenges, and you do not receive credit for activities performed before you physically find the corresponding Sealed Abyss Artifact in the open world. If you spend forty hours mastering the bow before discovering the archery artifact, none of those bow kills count toward archery challenges. Always prioritize finding artifacts before grinding activities.1111Phase 1: Early Preparation1313Complete these tasks as soon as possible after starting the game. They make everything else faster and prevent you from wasting effort.1515Ring the 8 Hidden Bells. Each bell clears the fog of war from a region of the world map. Seven bells are accessible from Chapter 1 onward. The Pailune bell requires completing Chapter 7, and the Calphade bell is temporarily unavailable during Chapter 6. Getting these early reveals all locations, activities, and points of interest.Activate all Fast Travel Points. While traveling between bells, activate every Abyss Nexus fast travel point you encounter. A comprehensive travel network saves enormous time later.Collect all 141 Sealed Abyss Artifacts. These activate challenge tracking. Spread across the entire map, they are the single most important collectible category. Search ruins, hilltops, campsites, and hidden alcoves. Your challenge progress only starts counting after finding the artifact for each specific category.Upgrade gear to refinement level 5 or 6. Many combat challenges become significantly easier with properly upgraded equipment. Focus on your primary weapon and a full armor set.1717Phase 2: Story Completion1919Progress through the main story while working on side content between missions. Five achievements are tied directly to story progression.2121AchievementRequirementNovice AdventurerComplete Chapter 1.Master CamperActivate camp at Howling Hill (Chapter 3).Protector of PailuneComplete Chapter 7 (liberate Pailune).Expert StorytellerComplete all main quests through the final chapter.Proud ReturneeRelocate camp to Pailune after Chapter 7.2323Phase 3: Weapon Mastery (8 Achievements)2424Each weapon type has its own set of challenges that must be completed for the corresponding mastery achievement. You must find the weapon's Sealed Abyss Artifact before any kills or actions with that weapon count.2626AchievementWeapon TypeChallengesMaster of SwordsOne-Handed Swords6 challengesMaster of ShieldsShields6 challengesMaster of BowsBows6 challengesMaster of SpearsSpears5 challengesMaster of Two-Handed WeaponsTwo-Handed Weapons6 challengesMaster of RapiersRapiers5 challengesMaster of FirearmsFirearms5 challengesMaster of ArtilleryCannons5 challenges2828Additionally, Grand Collector of Arms requires collecting 10 special weapons, and Unvanquished Strategist requires completing all mastery categories.2929Phase 4: Exploration Achievements (9 Achievements)3131These require thorough exploration of the world, solving puzzles, clearing dungeons, and discovering hidden locations.3333AchievementRequirementMaze PathfinderComplete all maze/labyrinth puzzles.Conqueror of SpiresClear all tower/spire challenges.Navigator of the StarsComplete all astronomy/navigation tasks.Pilgrim of WondersDiscover all scenic wonder locations.Puzzle SolverSolve all ancient ruins puzzles.LightbringerActivate all light-related collectibles.Conqueror of the AbyssesClear all Abyss dungeons.Expert ExplorerMeta-achievement for completing all exploration categories.Sanctum ChampionComplete all Sanctum challenges.3535Phase 5: Activity and Faction Achievements (13 Achievements)3636The largest category of achievements, covering combat training, faction reputation, life skills, and minigames.3838AchievementRequirementRelentless WarriorComplete 10 training challenges.Battlefield ConquerorComplete 10 battle challenges.Brilliant TacticianComplete 10 operation challenges.The Golden MerchantComplete 5 trade challenges.Beast SlayerComplete New Power faction objectives.ShadowlordComplete 10 Above the Law challenges.Lord of HonorComplete 9 Challenges and Changes objectives.Tamer of LegendsComplete 10 horse challenges.True GamerComplete 5 minigame categories (includes Duo and Five-Card gambling).Ultimate HunterComplete all 11 hunting challenges.Natural CollectorComplete 12 life challenges (gathering, crafting, cooking).4040Missable Content Warning4141There are no permanently missable achievements in Crimson Desert. However, two specific challenges have timing restrictions that can make them much harder to complete if you progress too far in the story without finishing them first:4343Battle Challenge: Sinking Fort and Cannon: Barraging Cannon V may become impossible to complete after you liberate the enemy bases where they take place. Obtain these challenge completions early, before clearing all watchtower strongholds.Calphade Bell is temporarily unavailable during Chapter 6. Ring it before or after that chapter.4545Completion Roadmap Summary4747Start the game and progress through Chapter 1.Ring all accessible bells (7 of 8) to clear the map.Collect all 141 Sealed Abyss Artifacts across the world.Complete watchtower battle challenges before liberating all bases.Upgrade gear to refinement level 5 or 6.Progress through the main story, completing side content between chapters.After Chapter 7, ring the Pailune bell and relocate camp.Systematically clear all weapon mastery challenges (one weapon at a time).Complete exploration achievements: puzzles, Abyss dungeons, scenic wonders.Finish all activity and faction achievements.Mop up any remaining minigame, trading, or life skill challenges.Verify all 34 achievements (35 on PS5) are unlocked.4949Tracking Your Progress5151The in-game Challenges menu tracks your completion percentage for each category. Open it regularly to check which challenges remain incomplete. Remember that a challenge only appears in the tracker after you find its corresponding Sealed Abyss Artifact.5353For a detailed breakdown of every individual trophy and achievement, see the Trophies article. For a full list of every challenge by category, see the Challenges article.5555Full Trophy and Achievement List5757Crimson Desert has 35 trophies on PS5 (34 on Xbox and Steam, since there is no Platinum equivalent on those platforms). The following tables list every trophy organized by tier.5959Gold Trophies6161TrophyTierRequirementExpert StorytellerGoldComplete all main questsConqueror of the AbyssesGoldComplete all 40 Abyss restoration challengesExpert ExplorerGoldComplete all exploration challengesUnvanquished StrategistGoldComplete all mastery challenges6363Pywel Legend (Platinum, PS5 only): Earn all other trophies. This is the Platinum trophy and is automatically awarded once every other trophy has been obtained.6464Silver Trophies6666TrophyTierRequirementProud ReturneeSilverRelocate camp to PailunePilgrim of WondersSilverComplete all 60 secret place challengesPuzzle SolverSilverComplete all 37 Ancient Ruins puzzlesLightbringerSilverComplete all 16 sanctum challengesGrand Collector of ArmsSilverComplete all 10 special weapon challengesTamer of LegendsSilverComplete all 10 horse challengesTrue GamerSilverComplete all minigamesProtector of PailuneSilverComplete Chapter 7 main questsUltimate HunterSilverComplete all 11 hunting challengesNatural CollectorSilverComplete all 12 life challenges6868Bronze Trophies6969TrophyTierRequirementNovice AdventurerBronzeComplete Chapter 1 main questsMaster CamperBronzeComplete Chapter 3 main questsMaze PathfinderBronzeComplete 4 maze challengesConqueror of SpiresBronzeComplete 8 spire challengesNavigator of StarsBronzeComplete constellation challengesMaster of SwordsBronzeComplete one-handed sword weapon challengesMaster of ShieldsBronzeComplete shield weapon challengesMaster of BowsBronzeComplete bow weapon challengesMaster of SpearsBronzeComplete spear weapon challengesMaster of Two-HandedBronzeComplete two-handed weapon challengesMaster of ArtilleryBronzeComplete artillery weapon challengesMaster of RapiersBronzeComplete rapier weapon challengesMaster of FirearmsBronzeComplete firearm weapon challengesRelentless WarriorBronzeComplete 10 training challengesBattlefield ConquerorBronzeComplete 10 battle challenges (MISSABLE)Brilliant TacticianBronzeComplete 10 operation challenges (MISSABLE)The Golden MerchantBronzeComplete 5 trade challengesBeast SlayerBronzeUnlock New PowerShadowlordBronzeComplete 10 Above the Law challenges (MISSABLE)Lord of HonorBronzeComplete 9 Challenges and Changes7171Missable Warnings7272Several trophies and completion milestones in Crimson Desert can be permanently missed if certain conditions are not met before progressing. Pay close attention to the following:7474Sealed Abyss Artifacts: These collectibles must be found before completing the associated activities. Progress toward Abyss challenges does not count retroactively. If you clear an Abyss area without picking up its Sealed Artifact first, the opportunity is lost for that playthrough.Battle challenges (Battlefield Conqueror): Some battle challenges are tied to watchtower encounters. Once a watchtower is liberated during the story, it cannot be revisited for battle challenges. Complete all watchtower-related battles before progressing past the liberation event.Operation challenges (Brilliant Tactician): Similar to battle challenges, certain operation missions are available only during specific story windows. Check your challenge log regularly and complete any timed operations before advancing the main quest.Above the Law challenges (Shadowlord): These challenges involve morally ambiguous actions that may only be available during certain story segments. Track your progress in the Challenges menu and complete them while they are still accessible.7676As a general rule, check the Challenges menu frequently and prioritize any entries marked with a time-sensitive indicator. Making a manual save before each major story transition is recommended to preserve your ability to go back and complete missable content.
