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Overview

Artifacts are powerful items scattered throughout the world of Pywell that are necessary to unlock and upgrade your skills. These mystical items, connected to the power of the Abyss, form a core part of character progression in Crimson Desert.

You'll come across Artifacts through various means, some can be earned through quests and combat, while others lie in more hidden corners of the world, waiting for those willing to stray from the beaten path.

Obtaining Artifacts

Artifacts can be acquired through multiple methods: completing main story quests, defeating powerful enemies and bosses, exploring hidden areas off the beaten path, and solving puzzles scattered throughout Pywell.

The game rewards thorough exploration. Players who search every path and face every challenge will discover Artifacts that others might miss, giving them access to more powerful skills and abilities.

Skill Progression

Artifacts are essential for expanding Kliff's massive skill tree with branching combat styles. Each Artifact unlocks or enhances specific abilities, allowing players to customize their combat approach.

Since Artifacts are required for skill upgrades, seeking them out becomes an important part of character development. The more Artifacts you collect, the more combat options become available.

Connection to the Abyss

Artifacts are connected to the Abyss, the mysterious realm whose influence stretches across Pywell. The fragments of the Abyss that have fallen to the lands below contain this power, making Artifact hunting intertwined with the game's supernatural elements.

Discovering how Artifacts relate to the Abyss's broken balance adds narrative weight to what might otherwise be simple collectibles.