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Bismuth Ore is a unique late-game refinement material in Crimson Desert required to upgrade plate armor (especially boots and chest pieces) to Tier 7 and beyond. Bismuth deposits are visually striking, appearing as golden, square-shaped blocks with a rainbow-colored glow. Unlike other ores, Bismuth cannot be mined with a standard Pickaxe. It requires a lightning-based attack to shatter the magical barrier surrounding each deposit. Walking near Bismuth deposits damages your health, so approach with caution.
Bismuth deposits are surrounded by a magical barrier that resists physical attacks. You must first strip the barrier with a lightning-based skill, then harvest the exposed ore. There are two ways to do this:
After unlocking Damiane as a playable character towards the end of Chapter 3 (Howling Hill), you can use her lightning-infused heavy attack. Press R2/RT (controller) or Right Mouse Button (PC) to summon a bolt of lightning from the sky that shatters the Bismuth nodes. This is the earliest method available.
After completing the Courtyard of Precision puzzle in Chapter 4 (The Price of Knowledge) at the Sanctorum of Insight in the Abyss, Kliff unlocks the lightning element for his bow. Select lightning from the Function radial menu and fire a charged shot at the Bismuth formation to break its barrier.
Once the barrier is stripped, you can harvest the exposed ore with either a Pickaxe or Force Palm. Each deposit yields up to 3 Bismuth Ore.
Bismuth deposits emit a hazardous field that damages your health when you stand near them. The damage ticks continuously while you remain close. Mine quickly and step back between deposits to avoid losing too much health. Bring healing items or food if you plan to farm multiple deposits in one session.
Bismuth Ore deposits are concentrated in and around the Hernand region, with additional spawns at higher elevations.
The most efficient Bismuth farming location in the game. Four deposits are clustered together in the Witchwoods area, slightly northeast of Hernand Castle across the river. Each deposit yields up to 3 Bismuth Ore, giving a potential total of 12 ore per run from this single compact area. The tight grouping makes this the fastest farming route for Bismuth.
A cluster of Bismuth formations can be found at the Scholastone Institute, located southwest of Hernand City. Several nodes sit on the mountain faces along Lake Kharonso. This is often the first Bismuth deposit players encounter during the main story, as the path to the Institute runs directly past these formations.
Bismuth Ore can be farmed in the courtyard of Drakesfall Castle near Drakesfall Gorge. Multiple Bismuth veins line the castle walls, and the Stoneback Crabs in this area also drop Bismuth Ore when killed, making this location doubly productive.
Additional Bismuth deposits spawn at higher elevations in the Everfrost region. The yields here are less predictable than the Hernand clusters, but Everfrost is a useful backup if you have already cleared the primary locations and need ore before the deposits respawn.
Location | Region | Deposits | Yield Per Run | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | Up to 12 Bismuth Ore | Best farming spot; northeast of Hernand Castle | ||
Several | Varies | First encountered during main story | ||
Drakesfall Castle | Multiple | Varies (ore + crab drops) | Crabs also drop Bismuth Ore | |
Everfrost Peaks | Everfrost | Several | Varies | Higher elevation; backup location |
Bismuth Ore is used at the Blacksmith for high-tier refinement of the following equipment:
Use | Details |
|---|---|
Boots and chest armor; primary use for Bismuth Ore | |
Required for Tier 7+ weapon upgrades | |
Metal Shields | High-tier shield refinement |
Bismuth becomes essential once you push equipment past the mid-game tiers. Players aiming for Tier 7 and above should stock up on Bismuth Ore early to avoid bottlenecks later.
Several unique items and equipment in Crimson Desert are crafted from or related to Bismuth:
Bismuth Cannon: A heavy weapon crafted from refined Bismuth.
Bismuth Spear: A spear variant using Bismuth Ore.
Kuku Bismuth Spear: A unique Bismuth-tipped spear.
Angular Bismuth Ornament: A decorative Bismuth accessory.
Round Bismuth Ornament: Another Bismuth accessory variant.
Antumbra Bismuth Protection Suit: Armor that incorporates Bismuth for protection.
Crude Bismuth Cannonball: Ammunition crafted from Bismuth.
You cannot mine Bismuth until you unlock Damiane in Chapter 3 or Kliff's lightning bow in Chapter 4. Do not waste time traveling to Bismuth deposits before then.
The Witchwoods cluster northeast of Hernand Castle is the fastest farming route: 4 deposits, tightly grouped, yielding up to 12 Bismuth Ore per run.
Bring healing items when farming Bismuth. The proximity damage adds up quickly across multiple deposits.
At Drakesfall Castle, kill the Stoneback Crabs in addition to mining the ore veins. The crabs drop extra Bismuth Ore, significantly boosting your yield.
Bismuth deposits respawn over time. Rotate between the Witchwoods, Scholastone, and Drakesfall to maximize farming efficiency while waiting for respawns.
Bismuth Ore is lore-described as having formed from a fragment of a fallen star that hardened over centuries, explaining its unusual appearance and hazardous properties.
Bismuth Ore deposits are impossible to miss once you know what to look for. They appear as golden, cube-shaped blocks with a distinctive rainbow-colored shimmer on mountain faces and rock walls. The iridescent glow is visible from a distance, especially in darker areas. If you see your health dropping while approaching a shiny, colorful rock formation, you have found Bismuth.
All Ores
Damiane
Kliff
The Drakefall Castle pocket north of Demeniss is the highest-density Bismuth field in the game. The castle sits between Demeniss and Hernand on the map (west of the Ancient Rift label, south of the Drakefall Gorge label), so first-time travel is straightforward. Inside the castle grounds, four or more shiny patches host Bismuth Oreback Crabs. Each crab drops around 15 Bismuth Ore when killed, which makes this single site the best repeatable Bismuth route in the game.
Approach a shiny patch on the castle grounds.
Trigger Blinding Flash to wake the crab embedded in the patch.
Defeat the crab and pick up roughly 15 Bismuth Ore from the drop.
Move to the next patch and repeat across the field.
Leave one patch undisturbed (the one next to the skeleton head decoration is a natural marker) so the rest of the field repopulates on the next respawn cycle.
Field | Details |
|---|---|
Region | |
Map Reference | West of Ancient Rift, south of Drakefall Gorge |
Patch Count | 4+ shiny patches inside the castle grounds |
Wake-Up Skill | |
Drop per Crab | ~15 Bismuth Ore |
Recommended Restraint | Leave one patch intact (next to the skeleton head) so the rest of the field respawns reliably |
Primary Use | Stockpile for Aeserion Longsword forging and other Aeserion weapon crafting |
Drakefall Castle is the right choice for any forging session that needs Bismuth in volume. Compared with single-deposit locations elsewhere on the map, the castle pocket can yield 60+ Bismuth Ore in a single pass and refills on a short respawn cycle if the spared patch is left alone. The other deposit locations on this page remain useful for lighter top-ups or for routes that already pass through their regions; Drakefall Castle is the dedicated farm site.
