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11 Overview

33 The continent of Pywel in Crimson Desert is riddled with caves, caverns, and underground passages. These range from small mineral veins tucked into cliff faces to sprawling multi-room dungeons with boss encounters and unique loot. Caves are one of the primary sources of ores, crafting materials, and rare equipment that cannot be found anywhere else.

66 There is no single quest that leads you to every cave. Most are discovered through natural exploration, NPC rumors, or by spotting unusual terrain features like cracks in cliff walls, waterfalls that look walkable, or rocky pillars with visible openings. The game rewards curiosity: almost every dead-end trail and suspicious landmark in Pywel hides something worth investigating.

88 How to Find Hidden Caves

1010 Not all caves are marked on your map from the start. Many only appear once you physically walk close enough to trigger discovery. Here are the most reliable methods for finding hidden entrances:

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1313 Controller Vibration: If your controller vibrates near a dead end or blank rock face, use Telekinesis to pull loose rocks away. This often reveals a hidden cave entrance.Waterfalls: Many waterfalls in Pywel conceal caves behind them. Press RB+X (Xbox) or R1+Square (PlayStation) to stab through the water curtain and enter the hidden grotto.Mind's Eye: Activate the Mind's Eye ability to highlight interactable objects and glowing exploration points in your surroundings. Cave entrances sometimes glow faintly when this ability is active.NPC Hints: Tavern conversations, roadside encounters, and rumor board postings frequently reference hidden locations. Pay attention to directional clues like "south of the falls" or "behind the old camp."Blinding Flash: The same sword ability used to find Abyss Cressets can also reveal nearby points of interest, including cave openings.

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1515 Cave Locations by Region

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1717 Below is a list of notable caves across Pywel, organized by region. This is not an exhaustive list, as new caves continue to be found by the community.

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1919 Hernand

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2121 Hernand is the first region most players explore, and it has the highest concentration of accessible caves early in the game.

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2323 Cave NameLocationNotable ContentsHernand Highlands CavernSouth of Hernand City, in the HighlandsA narrow cave opening leads to a deposit of 10 Diamonds. The passage is tight and easy to miss from the main road.Anvil Hill MinesSoutheast of Hernand City, at the base of Anvil HillPrimary early-game source of Copper Ore and Iron Ore. Multiple nodes respawn periodically. Used in Rhett's Request quest.Three Saints' Falls GrottoBehind the waterfall at Three Saints' FallsGarnet deposits line the walls. Access by stabbing through the waterfall. Also contains a treasure chest with a Golden Palmar Pill.Whispering CavesEastern woods, behind the largest Kliff bandit campVertical platforming challenge. Contains high-tier Mercenary Armor and Ancient Pywelian Coins. Low stamina causes falls into spike traps.Weeping Waterfall GrottoRiverbed's end, Hernand regionWalk through the waterfall to find a hidden grotto with an Ancient Obelisk that grants lore entries.Karin Quarry TunnelsNear Karin Quarry Rest Area, northwest HernandIron Ore and occasional Azurite deposits. Connected tunnels branch in multiple directions. Watch for cave-ins that block return paths.

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2525 Demeniss

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2727 Demeniss is the second region players encounter. Its caves tend to be more dangerous, with tougher enemies and environmental hazards.

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2929 Cave NameLocationNotable ContentsTrembling Woods CavernSouthern Demeniss, near the Trembling Woods ruinsTwo bears guard the entrance. Inside are mineral deposits and a connecting passage to the nearby Abyss Cresset ruin.Ironwood UndergroundNear Ironwood Farm, eastern DemenissA series of tight tunnels containing Bismuth Ore veins. Stoneback Abyss crabs patrol the deeper sections.Flame Knight's CavernBelow Flame Knight's Castle, western DemenissMulti-level cave system accessible through the castle ruins. Contains rare crafting materials and a hidden chest requiring a lever puzzle to unlock.

3030 Kweiden

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3232 The Kweiden region features ancient ruins and deep underground networks. Many caves here double as puzzle dungeons.

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3434 Cave NameLocationNotable ContentsCultist SanctuaryBehind an illusion wall in the Kweiden Ancient RuinsBreak the false wall with Telekinesis. Inside is a cultist hideout with lore items, a treasure chest, and connections to the Abyss questline.Frozen Riverbed CavernAlong the frozen river, northern KweidenDense cluster of 8 to 10 Iron Ore veins embedded in ice. Bring fire-based abilities to thaw access points.Cultist MineDeep Kweiden, past the Cultist SanctuaryHigh respawn rate for multiple ore types. Enemies include cultist soldiers and one mini-boss. One of the best farming locations in the game.

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3737 The Pailune region has fewer caves overall, but those that exist tend to hold valuable late-game resources.

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3939 Cave NameLocationNotable ContentsSkoghorn TunnelsSouth of Skoghorn, PailuneWinding tunnels with Scolecite deposits. A dead end conceals a breakable wall leading to a chest with rare alchemy ingredients.Torvak Bluff CaveSouthwest of Torvak CampShort cave with a single large chamber. Contains a Sealed Abyss Artifact challenge and two ore nodes.

4040 Delysia and the Crimson Desert

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4343 The southern and western regions of Pywel, including Delysia and the Crimson Desert proper, feature caves with extreme environmental conditions.

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4545 Cave NameLocationNotable ContentsSunken CitadelSouthern border of the Crimson Desert, marked by a massive sinkholePitch-black interior filled with venomous scorpions that apply poison damage over time. Bring torches or Fire Alchemy. Reward: "Desert Viper" dual-wield axes.Chittering Forest CavernNear the Chittering Forest Ironcrawler Station, DelysiaInsect-themed enemies throughout. Contains a rare armor set blueprint and connects to a surface exit on the opposite side of the forest.Crimson Wall Shrine CryptBelow the Crimson Wall ShrineAn underground crypt with skeletal enemies and a puzzle lock. Completing the puzzle grants access to a chamber with high-tier weapon upgrade materials.

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4848 Sanctums are a special category of underground dungeon that becomes available after unlocking the Witch faction in Chapter 5. Unlike standard caves, Sanctums must be "cleansed" by restoring power structures and defeating guardians. Notable Sanctums include:

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5050 Sanctum of Benediction: Located in western Hernand. Requires lighting a lantern to open the main door and using Force Palm to lock pillar fragments into place.Sanctum of Temperance: Accessible after Chapter 5. Involves retrieving a power cube from beneath the structure using Axiom Force, removing vines with fire arrows, and reassembling broken pillars.

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5252 Cleansing all four Sanctums is part of "The Witch of Wisdom" questline and rewards you with access to high-level Abyss Core upgrades.

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5454 Exploration Tips

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5656 Always carry torches or have Fire Alchemy equipped. Several caves are completely dark, and fighting enemies blind is a fast way to die.Check your stamina before entering caves with vertical sections. Running out of stamina mid-climb drops you into spike traps or onto enemies below.Ore veins respawn after a short time. If you find a cave with good mineral deposits, mark it on your map and return regularly.Recruit a mercenary companion before exploring dangerous caves. Some doors require two people, with your companion standing on a pressure plate while you pass through.Waterside caves are everywhere. Whenever you see a waterfall, try stabbing through it. The loot behind waterfalls ranges from basic healing items to full armor sets.Save manually before entering any cave you have not visited before. Some caves have one-way drops or environmental hazards that can catch you off guard.

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5858 Related Articles

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6060 Mining for a full breakdown of ore types and farming routesTreasure Chests for locations of hidden and locked chests across PywelSecret Spaces for other hidden areas including rooftops and underwater passagesAbyss Cresset Locations for Ancient Ruins puzzles found near many cavesExploration for general traversal mechanics and discovery tips

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