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11Overview22Ballista is a siege weapon mount in Crimson Desert. It has 1 seat.44Notes66Mounts can be obtained through taming, purchasing, or completing specific quests.88See Also1010Mounts - All mounts in Crimson DesertMount Equipment - Gear for mountsMounted Combat - Fighting while riding1212Overview Expanded1414The Ballista is a siege weapon mount placed on battlefields and inside fortified positions across Pywel. Siege emplacements are marked as mounts because the player climbs onto them, takes the single seat, and operates the weapon from inside the interaction prompt. When the rider dismounts, the weapon remains in place for allies or enemies to reuse.1616Siege battles are large-scale combat encounters in which Kliff and allied troops assault or defend fortified positions, involving dozens of soldiers, destructible fortifications, and multi-phase objectives. Siege mounts give access to heavy weaponry that is not available during normal exploration, and ballistae fire heavy bolts that tear through wooden barricades and thin out packed enemy formations in a single shot.1818Type2020Stationary siege weapon mount. A one-seat emplacement the player interacts with rather than rides across the map. It cannot leave its spawn point, does not consume stamina for travel, and is destroyed by enough incoming damage (300 Health).2222Base Stats2424StatValueHealth300Stamina100Attack50Movement Speed1Attack Speed1Climb Speed Multiplier1Swim Speed Multiplier1Seats12626How to Obtain2727Siege weapons are not unlocked or crafted by the player. They appear as placed emplacements during story chapters, faction quests, and battle challenges. Approach the emplacement and press the interact prompt to mount it. Enemy-held weapons of the same type can often be captured and turned back on their owners.2929Where to Find3131Fixed emplacements appear on battlefields and inside fortresses during scripted siege sequences. Quests like Counterattack, Rebel Suppression, and Hidden Fangs all feature siege weapon interactions where either side uses ballistas, cannons, or crossbows to tear down walls and barricades.3333Usage3535Structural damage. Siege weapons tear through guard towers, wooden barricades, and fortified walls that would shrug off sword and bow damage.Crowd control. Hits from these emplacements flatten waves of soldiers at once, which is helpful when objectives require thinning packed enemy formations before pushing forward.Fixed position. Because the weapon never moves, pick a firing angle that covers the objective before mounting. Flanking enemies can catch the operator from behind, so pair up with allies or dismount early if the perimeter is overrun.3737Related Mounts3939See also Ballista, Ballista Arrow, Black Bear Cannon, and Stationary Crossbow for the other siege weapon variants.4141Related Articles4343Mounts - Category overview of every rideable in Crimson Desert.Siege Battles - Overview of fortress combat and multi-phase battle objectives.Mounted Combat - Fighting while riding mounts and operating vehicles.Mount Equipment - Gear upgrades for riding mounts.
