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Overview

The Bekker Dagger is a dagger in Crimson Desert described as "a worn dagger named after the miserly warrior, Bekker. Whenever Bekker marched to the battlefield, a battered old weapon was ever in his grasp." That frugal reputation carries over to the dagger itself: it is a basic, no-frills blade that gets the job done without any extravagance.

Daggers in Crimson Desert function as dedicated stealth tools rather than standard combat weapons. Unlike swords, spears, or other melee options, daggers cannot be drawn in open combat. They are reserved exclusively for sneak attacks and assassination strikes against unaware enemies. The Bekker Dagger sits at the entry level of the dagger category with a base Attack Power of 10 and an Attack Speed bonus at Level 1, making it the fastest-striking dagger available.

Stats

The Bekker Dagger is the only dagger that provides an Attack Speed bonus. While all daggers are inherently fast due to their lightweight nature, this additional speed tier lets the Bekker Dagger chain successive strikes faster than any other dagger when following up on a sneak attack that fails to kill the target outright.

How to Obtain

The Bekker Dagger can be purchased from equipment merchants for 91 Bronze Coins. It can also be crafted at any Blacksmith using the following materials:

The crafting recipe is unlocked through the One-Handed Weapons of the World Vol. 1 crafting book. This book can be purchased from Rhett at the Hernand Equipment Shop, located just outside the Blacksmith's building in Hernand. All one-handed weapon recipes in this volume share the same material requirements of five Iron Ore and two Copper Ore, making them some of the cheapest weapons to craft in the game.

Because the buy price of 91 Bronze Coins is relatively low, players who have not yet found the crafting book can simply purchase the Bekker Dagger outright from any equipment vendor in the early settlements around Pywel. Prices may vary slightly depending on faction reputation.

Refinement and Upgrades

The Bekker Dagger supports 10 levels of refinement at any Blacksmith. Refinement costs scale with each level, requiring progressively rarer materials. Each refinement level increases the dagger's base Attack Power, and since daggers only deal damage through stealth attacks (where multipliers are applied to the base value), even small gains from refinement translate into noticeably stronger assassination strikes.

Daggers do not have documented Abyss Core slots in the current build, so refinement is the primary upgrade path for boosting this weapon's stats. Players looking for more impactful daggers should consider the Varnian Dagger or Sydmon Dagger rather than investing heavily in refining the Bekker Dagger, since those options start with higher base Attack Power.

Lore

The dagger takes its name from Bekker, a warrior remembered more for his thrift than his martial prowess. "Miserly" is the word the game uses to describe him. Bekker never replaced his weapon if the old one still cut, never upgraded when a simple sharpening would do. His battlefield philosophy was one of pure economy: spend nothing on equipment that you do not absolutely need.

That philosophy left its mark on the dagger's design. The Bekker Dagger has no decorative elements, no runic engravings, and no premium materials. It is a bare blade attached to a wrapped handle. The lack of ornamentation keeps the cost low and the weight down, which is precisely why it remains popular among travelers and mercenaries who need a disposable stealth tool for the road.

Combat Tips

The Bekker Dagger's combination of low weight and Attack Speed bonus makes it well suited for stealth-oriented play. When approaching an enemy from behind or from a hidden position, daggers perform sneak attacks that deal significantly more damage than a standard strike. The speed bonus lets players chain quick follow-up stabs if the initial sneak attack does not finish the target.

As an early-game dagger, the Bekker Dagger pairs well with Kliff's versatile loadout, giving him a fast secondary option alongside heavier primary weapons. Since daggers occupy a dedicated equipment slot separate from the primary weapon slot, carrying a Bekker Dagger imposes no trade-off on the player's main combat gear.

For players just starting out, the Bekker Dagger is the most accessible dagger in the game. Its low cost and simple crafting recipe mean it can be obtained within the first few hours of gameplay, well before higher-tier daggers become available through exploration or story progression.

Dagger Comparison

The Bekker Dagger has the lowest Attack Power of any dagger but compensates with its unique Attack Speed bonus and the lowest buy price. It is the only dagger with a documented buy price of 91 Bronze Coins, making it the most budget-friendly option.