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44 Crafting Manuals in Crimson Desert are key items that contain techniques and detailed information for creating new meals, elixirs, tools, weapons, armor, dyes, and more. Each manual teaches Kliff a specific set of recipes that can then be crafted at the appropriate station. Once a crafting manual has been read, the recipes it contains are permanently learned and the manual itself can be sold to any merchant for extra silver.
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6-Crafting manuals are organized into several categories: cooking recipes, alchemy recipes, tool blueprints, dye recipes, and equipment crafting books for weapons and armor. There are 67 equipment crafting books scattered across Pywel, with 19 of those dedicated specifically to weapon types and the remainder covering armor and accessories. Cooking and drink recipes are also plentiful, ranging from simple grilled items to elaborate multi-ingredient dishes and restorative beverages.
6+Crafting manuals are organized into several categories: cookingrecipes, alchemy recipes, tool blueprints, dye recipes, and equipment crafting books for weapons and armor. There are 67 equipment crafting books scattered across Pywel, with 19 of those dedicated specifically to weapon types and the remainder covering armor and accessories. Cooking and drink recipes are also plentiful, ranging from simple grilled items to elaborate multi-ingredient dishes and restorative beverages.
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88 How to Find Crafting Manuals
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1010 Crafting manuals can be obtained through several methods throughout your journey across Pywel:
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1212 Merchants and vendors: Many crafting manuals are sold by NPCs in towns and settlements. The Hernand Equipment Shop run by Rhett carries basic weapon and armor volumes, while innkeepers and food vendors sell cooking recipes.World exploration: Manuals are scattered across the open world. A small book symbol appears on the minimap when you are near a crafting manual, making them easier to spot. Check bookshelves, tables, and corners in every building you enter.Theft: Some manuals found in buildings must be stolen. Equipping a Mask before taking them prevents reputation loss. Several equipment crafting books in locations like Glenbright Manor and the Scholastone Institute require stealing.Quest rewards: Certain side quests and main story missions reward crafting manuals upon completion. The Continuing Concern quest, for example, rewards elixir items.Research projects: Some alchemy formulas are unlocked through the research system. The Plant Combination Research project at the Pororin research institute unlocks recipes for Freya's Elixir, Meliara's Elixir, and Haiden's Elixir. It costs 120 silver and takes 18 hours to complete.Special NPC interactions: Some manuals are obtained through conversations with specific NPCs or by completing tasks for them. The Kuku Pot is obtained through Grimnir.
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1414 Various copies of the same crafting books can be found scattered across Pywel. If you miss one in a particular location, you may find the same manual elsewhere during your travels.
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1616 Many cooking recipes are sold at inns and taverns. The Hernand Tavern sells Braised Fish, Pickled Vegetables, and Pan-Fried Rice Cakes. The Calphade Inn carries Meat Skewers, Pan-Fried Marinated Meat, and Braised Ribs. Other recipes are found in specific locations: Grilled Meat Steak sits on a table in a hut in Tomasso, Chewy Rice Cakes can be found in a building near the grocer in Hernand, and the Clear Soup recipe is earned as a reward from the "Reward for Their Sweat" main quest.
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1818 Recipe Quality Tiers
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2020 Cooking recipes in Crimson Desert have four quality levels: Modest, Basic, Filling, and Hearty. Each recipe can be upgraded by adding extra ingredients when cooking. For example, standard Grilled Meat requires one piece of raw meat and restores 80 health, while Hearty Grilled Meat costs significantly more ingredients but restores 220 health. Higher-tier versions of the same dish provide substantially better restoration and longer-lasting buffs.
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2222 If you use lower-quality substitute ingredients, you may produce a Modest-quality version instead of the intended tier. To consistently get the best results, use the exact ingredients listed and add extras when prompted to upgrade the dish quality.
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2424 Crafting Stations
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2626 Each type of crafting manual corresponds to a specific crafting station where the learned recipes can be produced:
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2828 StationLocationManual TypesSmithyMajor towns (Hernand, others), Greymane CampWeapon books, armor books, tool blueprints, projectile recipesCauldronHernand, Shadow's Whisper Cave, settlementsAlchemy recipes, drink recipes, dye recipesOpen Flame / BonfireCamps, settlements, and the open worldGrilled cooking recipes (basic meals)Cooking ToolCamps and certain settlementsField grill and field pot recipes (advanced meals)Special PotGreymane Camp (after upgrade)Feast recipes (highest-tier meals with powerful buffs)Kuku PotPortable (obtained via Grimnir)Abyss object storage container with 230 slots; stores Abyss-type objects, machine parts, and contraptions
2929 Cooking Manuals
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3131 Cooking manuals teach Kliff how to prepare meals that restore health, spirit, and grant temporary buffs. These recipes range from simple grilled ingredients cooked over an open flame to elaborate dishes requiring multiple components and a Cooking Tool. Cooking manuals are commonly found on shelves inside buildings throughout Hernand and other towns, and are also sold by innkeepers and food vendors. Field grill dishes tend to grant Fire Resistance, while field pot dishes tend to grant Ice Resistance.
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3333 Drinks
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3535 Drink recipes are brewed at a Cauldron. All drinks require Water as a base ingredient. These beverages offer stamina restoration and elemental resistance buffs.
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3737 RecipeIngredientsStationEffectHow to ObtainWineFruit x2, Sugar x1, Water x2CauldronStamina +64, Ice Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Open world lootVegetable JuiceVegetable x1, Water x2CauldronStamina +32Oakwood Mushroom TeaOakwood Mushroom x2, Water x2CauldronStamina +160, Ice Resistance Lv.5 (10m)Mild Herbal TeaMedicinal Herb x2, Honey x1, Water x2CauldronStamina +96, Ice Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Honey TeaHoney x2, Water x2CauldronStamina +128, Ice Resistance Lv.2 (30s)
3838 Grilled Cooking
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4040 Grilled recipes are the simplest meals in the game, requiring only a single ingredient and an Open Flame (any campfire or bonfire). They restore health only, with no additional buffs. Grilled meals are an ideal option early in the game before you have access to Cooking Tools.
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4242 RecipeIngredientsStationEffectHow to ObtainGrilled VegetablesVegetable x1Open FlameHealth +60Unlocked by defaultGrilled FruitFruit x1Open FlameHealth +60Unlocked by defaultToasted GrainsGrain x1Open FlameHealth +60Unlocked by defaultGrilled MeatMeat x1Open FlameHealth +80Unlocked by defaultSmall Grilled FishSmall Fish x1Open FlameHealth +60Unlocked by defaultGrilled FishMedium Fish x1Open FlameHealth +80Unlocked by defaultLarge Grilled FishLarge Fish x1Open FlameHealth +100Unlocked by defaultSmoked EggsEgg x1Open FlameHealth +60Unlocked by defaultGrilled Bird MeatBird Meat x1Open FlameHealth +80Unlocked by defaultGrilled PincersShellfish x1Open FlameHealth +80Unlocked by defaultGrilled SeafoodMollusk x1Open FlameHealth +80Unlocked by default
4343 Field Grill Cooking
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4545 Field Grill recipes use a Cooking Tool and require multiple ingredients, producing higher-quality meals with stronger healing and Fire Resistance buffs. Cooking Tools can be found at camps and certain settlements across Pywel.
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4747 RecipeIngredientsStationEffectHow to ObtainGrilled Meat and FishMeat x1, Fish x1Cooking ToolHealth +120, Fire Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Fish SkewersFish x1, Vegetable x1Cooking ToolHealth +80, Spirit +6, Fire Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Unlocked by defaultMeat SkewersMeat x1, Vegetable x1Cooking ToolHealth +120, Spirit +10, Fire Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Bought at the Calphade InnBraised MeatMeat x1, Berry x1Cooking ToolHealth +120, Spirit +10, Fire Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Salt-Roasted Bird MeatBird Meat x1, Salt x1Cooking ToolHealth +120, Fire Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Salt-Roasted FishFish x1, Salt x3Cooking ToolHealth +100Found on shelves at the Rodbel Fishing DockBattered VegetablesVegetable x1, Egg x1Cooking ToolHealth +100, Spirit +8, Fire Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Battered GrainsGrain x1, Egg x1Cooking ToolHealth +100, Fire Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Unlocked by defaultBattered MeatMeat x1, Egg x1, Cooking Oil x3Cooking ToolHealth +140, Fire Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Battered FishFish x1 (or Fish Fillet x2), Egg x1, Cooking Oil x3Cooking ToolHealth +100, Fire Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Battered SeafoodFish x2, Vegetable x2, Egg x2, Cooking Oil x3Cooking ToolHealth +260, Spirit +24, Fire Resistance Lv.4 (1m)Pan-Fried Marinated MeatMeat x3, Berry x2, Vegetable x2, Cooking Oil x3Cooking ToolHealth +260, Spirit +24, Fire Resistance Lv.4 (1m)Bought at the Calphade InnVegetable Rice CakeVegetable x4, Berry x2, Egg x1, Salt x2Cooking ToolHealth +240, Spirit +22, Fire Resistance Lv.4 (1m)Chewy Rice CakesGrain x4, Fruit x2, Egg x2, Cooking Oil x3Cooking ToolHealth +240, Spirit +22, Fire Resistance Lv.4 (1m)Inside a building near the grocer in HernandBraised FishFish x1, Berry x1Cooking ToolHealth +120, Spirit +10, Fire Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Purchased at the Hernand TavernGrilled Meat SteakMeat x2, Salt x1Cooking ToolHealth +140, Fire Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Found on a table inside a hut in TomassoPickled VegetablesVegetable x2, Salt x2, Water x1Cooking ToolHealth +100, Spirit +8, Fire Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Purchased at the Hernand TavernPan-Fried Rice CakesGrain x2, Cooking Oil x2Cooking ToolHealth +120, Fire Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Purchased at the Hernand Tavern
4848 Field Pot Cooking
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5050 Field Pot recipes produce soups and porridges using a Cooking Tool. These meals generally require Water and multiple ingredients, making them more resource-intensive but also more effective than grilled dishes. Pot dishes provide Ice Resistance in addition to health and spirit restoration. Porridges are among the best value meals in the game due to their high health recovery relative to ingredient cost.
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5252 RecipeIngredientsStationEffectHow to ObtainVegetable PorridgeGrain x1, Vegetable x1, Water x1Cooking ToolHealth +140, Spirit +12, Ice Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Clear SoupMeat x1, Grain x1, Water x1Cooking ToolHealth +180, Ice Resistance Lv.2 (30s)Reward from the "Reward for Their Sweat" main questFruit PunchBerry x1, Grain x1, Water x1Cooking ToolHealth +140, Spirit +12, Fire Resistance Lv.4 (1m)Fish PorridgeFish x1 (or Fish Fillet x2), Grain x1, Salt x1, Water x3Cooking ToolHealth +240, Ice Resistance Lv.4 (1m)Reward from the Renee's Request questMeat SoupMeat x4, Grain x1, Salt x1, Water x3Cooking ToolHealth +280, Ice Resistance Lv.4 (1m)Braised RibsMeat x4, Vegetable x2, Berry x2, Water x3Cooking ToolHealth +260, Spirit +24, Ice Resistance Lv.4 (1m)Looted in Hernand Castle, or bought at the Calphade InnMeat and Vegetable PorridgeMeat x2, Vegetable x3, Grain x2, Water x3Cooking ToolHealth +280, Spirit +24, Ice Resistance Lv.4 (1m)Fishball SoupFish x1 (or Fish Fillet x2), Grain x2, Vegetable x1, Salt x1, Water x3Cooking ToolHealth +340, Ice Resistance Lv.4 (1m)Vegetable and Seafood PorridgeFish x1 (or Fish Fillet x2), Grain x2, Vegetable x3, Water x3Cooking ToolHealth +240, Spirit +22, Ice Resistance Lv.4 (1m)Long Horn SoupMeat x2, Long Horn x1, Salt x1, Water x4Cooking ToolHealth +340, Ice Resistance Lv.4 (1m). Uses the rare Long Horn ingredient.
5353 Special Pot Cooking
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5555 Special Pot recipes are the highest tier of cooking, producing feast-level dishes that restore large amounts of health and spirit while granting powerful buffs. The Special Pot becomes available after upgrading the Greymane Camp. These meals use ingredients that often come from other cooked dishes or rare gatherables.
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5757 RecipeIngredientsStationEffectHow to ObtainSteamed FishNorthern Pike x2, Shineberry x1, Barley x2, Water x3Special PotHealth +280, Spirit +26, Ice Resistance Lv.6 (1m)Special MealRaspberry x2, Lentils x3, Meat and Fish Skewers x3, Boiled Meat x2Special PotSpirit +75%, No Spirit Cost (6s), Ice Resistance Lv.6 (1m)Herby Special MealRaspberry x2, Lentils x3, Meat and Fish Skewers x3, Boiled Meat x2, Coffee Cherry x2Special PotSpirit +75%, No Spirit Cost (6s), Sleep Immunity (50s), Ice Resistance Lv.6 (1m)Tart Special MealRaspberry x2, Lentils x3, Meat and Fish Skewers x3, Boiled Meat x2, Skyroot x2Special PotSpirit +75%, No Spirit Cost (6s), Stamina Cost -10% (3m), Ice Resistance Lv.6 (1m)Grand MealVaries (high-tier feast ingredients)Special PotLarge Health and Spirit restoration with powerful buffsInside a treasure chest in Snowwind CaveLavish MealVaries (high-tier feast ingredients)Special PotLarge Health and Spirit restoration with powerful buffsStolen from Hernand Castle
5858 Alchemy Manuals
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6060 Alchemy manuals unlock elixir and potion recipes that are brewed at a Cauldron. Unlike cooking recipes that primarily restore health, alchemy recipes produce consumables with unique combat effects like negating spirit or stamina costs, boosting attack power, and increasing defense. Alchemy formulas can be found through exploration, purchased from shops, received as quest rewards, or unlocked via research projects at the Pororin and Scholastone institutes.
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6262 Palmar Pills
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6464 The Palmar Pill is one of the most important crafting items in the game. When consumed after falling in combat, it instantly revives Kliff and restores 30% of his total health. The Alchemy Formula for the Palmar Pill is located inside Shadow's Whisper Cave, a hidden cave northwest of Hernand on the west shoreline of Three Saints' Falls. Inside the cave, you will find a table covered in books with the formula, along with a Cauldron on the left side of the room that you can use to start crafting immediately.
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6666 RecipeIngredientsStationEffectHow to ObtainPalmar PillMedicinal Herb x15, Water x2CauldronInstantly revives and restores 30% of max HealthShadow's Whisper Cave, northwest of HernandRefined Palmar PillQuality Medicinal Herb x1, Palmar Leaf x1, Palmar Beetle x1, Water x1CauldronInstantly revives and restores 100% of max HealthAscetic's Rest (Abyss island, available after Chapter 9)
6767 The Palmar Pill recipe accepts any of the following as "Medicinal Herb": Rosemary, Cotton, Lavender, Shrubby Sophora, Dunbaria, Croton, Red Croton, Marigold, Peony, Begonia, False Starwort, Dendrobium Orchid, Satintail Root, Short Horn, Ginseng, Bear's Gallbladder, Long Horn, Lily of the Valley, Pansy, Rosebay, False Hellebore, Coral Mushroom, Oakwood Mushroom, or Pine Mushroom. Red Croton grows abundantly near the witch's house in the Witchwoods and is one of the easiest herbs to farm in large quantities.
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6969 Elixirs
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7171 Elixirs provide powerful temporary combat effects. The ingredients for elixirs (Spirit Reagents, Catalysts, and similar rare components) are often obtained from defeating enemies or exploring dungeons. Lesser elixirs have shorter durations but are easier to craft, while standard elixirs offer longer-lasting effects.
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7373 RecipeIngredientsStationEffectHow to ObtainHaiden's Lesser ElixirLesser Spirit Reagent x2, Lesser Catalyst x1, Empty Bottle x1CauldronNo Spirit Consumption for 4 secondsFound in a house in HernandMeliara's Lesser ElixirLesser Health Reagent x2, Lesser Catalyst x1, Empty Bottle x1CauldronMax Health +75, Attack Speed Lv.1 (5m)Mudridge Cabin, north of Porrorin Woods in HernandApollonia's Lesser ElixirLesser Defense Reagent x2, Lesser Catalyst x2, Empty Bottle x1CauldronDefense +10 (5m)Continuing Concern quest rewardAstrid's Lesser ElixirLesser Stamina Reagent x2, Lesser Catalyst x1, Empty Bottle x1CauldronNo Stamina Consumption for 4 secondsPurchased from the Back Alley shop in PailuneFreya's ElixirCommon Attack Reagent x5, Lesser Catalyst x1, Empty Bottle x1CauldronAttack +7 (10m)Plant Combination Research (Pororin Institute)Meliara's ElixirCommon Health Reagent x3, Lesser Catalyst x2, Empty Bottle x1CauldronMax Health +150, Attack Speed Lv.2 (10m)Plant Combination Research (Pororin Institute)Haiden's ElixirCommon Spirit Reagent x3, Lesser Catalyst x2, Empty Bottle x1CauldronNo Spirit Consumption for 8 secondsPlant Combination Research (Pororin Institute)
7474 Platinum
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7676 The Platinum alchemy formula allows you to transmute base metals into Platinum, a valuable material used in high-tier crafting and also a profitable trade commodity. The formula is found on a shelf in the Scholastone area. Unlike other alchemy recipes, Platinum is crafted at a Witch station rather than a standard Cauldron.
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7878 RecipeIngredientsStationEffectPlatinumGold Bar x1, Brimstone x4, Mercury x3, Holy Water x2WitchProduces Platinum. Used for high-tier crafting and profitable to sell.
7979 Dyes
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8181 Dye recipes produce pigments used in the Dye System to customize the color of weapons and armor. Dyes are brewed at a Cauldron. All dye recipes require a combination of flowers and insect materials (beetles) that can be gathered by catching bugs in the wild. The Cauldron used for dye crafting is located in Hernand, in the building just north of the Rock, Paper, Scissors minigame spot. You can also select the "improvise" option at a Cauldron to experiment and discover new color variations.
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8383 RecipeIngredientsStationColorBright Red DyePeony x10, Rhinoceros Beetle x3, Longhorn Beetle x3CauldronBright redRich Red DyePeony x10, Rhinoceros Beetle x3, Longhorn Beetle x2, Stag Beetle x1CauldronRich redRed DyePeony x10, Rhinoceros Beetle x3, Longhorn Beetle x1, Stag Beetle x1CauldronStandard redDark Red DyePeony x10, Rhinoceros Beetle x3, Longhorn Beetle x1, Stag Beetle x2CauldronDark redDeep Red DyePeony x10, Rhinoceros Beetle x3, Stag Beetle x3CauldronDeep redBright Yellow DyeDunbaria x10, Beetle x3, Longhorn Beetle x3CauldronBright yellowDark Yellow DyeDunbaria x10, Beetle x3, Longhorn Beetle x1, Stag Beetle x2CauldronDark yellowRich Purple DyeLavender x15, Blue Lavender x5, Longhorn Beetle x2, Stag Beetle x1CauldronRich purpleBright Green DyeAvailable for purchase from the Dyehouse in CalphadePurchasedBright green
8484 The general pattern for craftable dyes combines 10-15 flowers (Peony for reds, Dunbaria for yellows, Lavender for purples) with varying quantities of three beetle types (Rhinoceros Beetle, Longhorn Beetle, and Stag Beetle). Different beetle combinations produce different shades within the same color family. Some dye colors, like Bright Green, can only be bought from specialized vendors rather than crafted.
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8686 Equipment Crafting Books
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8888 Equipment crafting books unlock the ability to forge specific weapons and armor at the Smithy. These books are organized into volumes by equipment type. Higher-tier volumes contain more powerful recipes that require rarer resources. There are 67 equipment crafting books scattered across Pywel, with 19 of those dedicated specifically to weapon types and the remainder covering armor and accessories. Many of these books must be stolen from locations while wearing a Mask.
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9090 Weapon Crafting Books
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9292 There are 19 weapon crafting books across several categories. The Vol. I books contain entry-level one-handed weapons, two-handed weapons, bows, and rifles. Additional volumes (Vol. II, Vol. III, and higher) unlock progressively stronger weapons with rarer material requirements.
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9494 ManualTypical MaterialsStationExample WeaponsHow to ObtainOne-Handed Weapons of the World, Vol. IIron Ore x5, Copper Ore x2SmithyGlenmore Sword, Grace Rapier, Bekker Dagger, Balton Mace, Timberham Axe, Crude Club, Balton Hammer, Bekker Hammer, Pailunese RitebladePurchased from Rhett at the Hernand Equipment ShopTwo-Handed Weapons of the World, Vol. IIron Ore x8, Copper Ore x3SmithyEntry-level greatswords, halberds, and polearms including Thalwynd LongswordStolen from a bookshelf inside Glenbright ManorTwo-Handed Weapons of the World, Vol. IIIron Ore x10, Copper Ore x3SmithyStronger two-handed weapons with higher damage and rarer material costsStolen inside Lioncrest Manor in HernandRanged Weapons: Bows, Vol. ITimber x10, Fine Timber x5SmithyWhite Wood Bow and other starting bows. Uses Timber and Fine Timber rather than metal ores.Stolen from Meshley TrapsmithRanged Weapons: Guns, Vol. IIron Ore x5, Copper Ore x2SmithyStarting firearms including Bekker Musket. Additional volumes unlock more powerful rifles and pistols.Found through world explorationRanged Weapons: Guns, Vol. IIIron Ore x10, Copper Ore x3SmithyAdvanced firearms with higher damage outputStolen in the Scholastone Institute
9595 Armor Crafting Books
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9797 Armor crafting books unlock recipes for protective gear at the Smithy. Plate armor offers higher defense at the cost of heavier weight and more expensive materials, while Cloth armor is lighter and cheaper to produce. Material costs vary depending on the armor slot (helmet, chest, gloves, boots).
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99-ManualTypical MaterialsStationNotesHow to ObtainPlate Armor of the World, Vol. IIron Ore x5, Copper Ore x2 (varies by slot)SmithyHeavy armor offering strong physical protection, including Northern Fighter's Chain Mail and similar pieces.Stolen from Calphade Gate or inside Cairn House in HernandCloth Armor of the World, Vol. ICloth Pieces x10, Fleece x2SmithyLightweight armor including Grey Wolf Cloth Cloak and similar pieces. Lower defense than plate but lighter weight and cheaper materials.Found through world explorationLeather Armors of the World, Vol. ILeather x5, Fleece x2SmithyLightweight leather armor pieces with balanced defense and mobility.Found on a shelf in Tinkerton, DelesyiaLeather Armors of the World, Vol. IILeather x8, Thick Hide x3SmithyMid-tier leather armor with improved defense.Inside the Totesmith TanneryLeather Armors of the World, Vol. IIILeather x10, Thick Hide x5, Fine Leather x2SmithyHigh-tier leather armor with strong defense and light weight.Inside the Gorthak Ironworks in Gorthak territoryShields of the World, Vol. IIron Ore x5, Timber x3SmithyBasic shield recipes including wooden and iron shields.Purchased at the Calphade Equipment ShopShields of the World, Vol. IIIron Ore x8, Copper Ore x3, Timber x5SmithyStronger shields with higher block values and durability.Purchased at the Calphade Equipment ShopPlate Armors of the World, Vol. IIIAdvanced plate materials, rare oresSmithyEnd-game plate armor with highest DEF values and Abyss Core slotsGorthak Ironworks (free pickup)
99+ManualTypical MaterialsStationNotesHow to ObtainPlate Armor of the World, Vol. IIron Ore x5, Copper Ore x2 (varies by slot)SmithyHeavy armor offering strong physical protection, including Northern Fighter's Chain Mail and similar pieces.Stolen from Calphade Gate or inside Cairn House in HernandCloth Armor of the World, Vol. ICloth Pieces x10, Fleece x2SmithyLightweight armor including Grey Wolf Cloth Cloak and similar pieces. Lower defense than plate but lighter weight and cheaper materials.Found through world explorationLeather Armors of the World, Vol. ILeather x5, Fleece x2SmithyLightweight leather armor pieces with balanced defense and mobility.Found on a shelf in Tinkerton, DelesyiaLeather Armors of the World, Vol. IILeather x8, Thick Hide x3SmithyMid-tier leather armor with improved defense.Inside the Totesmith TanneryLeather Armors of the World, Vol. IIILeather x10, Thick Hide x5, Fine Leather x2SmithyHigh-tier leather armor with strong defense and light weight.Inside the Gorthak Ironworks in Gorthak territoryShields of the World, Vol. IIron Ore x5, Timber x3SmithyBasic shield recipes including wooden and iron shields.Purchased at the CalphadeEquipment ShopShields of the World, Vol. IIIron Ore x8, Copper Ore x3, Timber x5SmithyStronger shields with higher block values and durability.Purchased at the CalphadeEquipment ShopPlate Armors of the World, Vol. IIIAdvanced plate materials, rare oresSmithyEnd-game plate armor with highest DEF values and Abyss Core slotsGorthak Ironworks (free pickup)
100100 Accessory Crafting Books
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102-The Accessories of the World, Vol. I book unlocks early-game jewelry crafting for Kliff, including rings and necklaces with stat bonuses. Higher volumes contain recipes for accessories with stronger stat effects. These can typically be found through exploration or purchased from specialty merchants.
102+The Accessories of the World, Vol. Ibook unlocks early-game jewelry crafting for Kliff, including rings and necklaces with stat bonuses. Higher volumes contain recipes for accessories with stronger stat effects. These can typically be found through exploration or purchased from specialty merchants.
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104104 Projectile Manuals
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106106 Projectile manuals teach recipes for ammunition used by ranged weapons. Arrows are used by bows, Bullets by firearms, and Small Cannon Balls by portable cannons. All projectiles are crafted at the Smithy.
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108108 RecipeIngredientsStationDescriptionArrowTimber x5, Iron Ore x1SmithyStandard ammunition for bows. Crafted in bulk at the Smithy. Required for all ranged bow attacks.BulletIron Ore x2, Gunpowder x4SmithyAmmunition for firearms. Requires gunpowder, which can be purchased from merchants or looted from enemy camps.Small Cannon BallIron Ore x10, Gunpowder x10SmithyHeavy ordnance for portable cannons. Expensive to craft but deals devastating area damage.
109109 Special Crafting Manuals
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111111 Several crafting manuals fall outside the standard cooking, alchemy, and equipment categories. These include utility items, enhanced cores purchased from Witch vendors, and unique equipment obtained through specific NPCs.
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113113 RecipeIngredientsStationDescriptionScarecrow CloakHay x5, Cloth Pieces x10SmithyA disguise cloak made from hay and cloth. Can be worn to avoid detection by certain enemies while exploring the open world.Haste (Enhanced Core)Defense Reagent x1, Abyss Cell x1, Diamond x1Witch vendorsAn enhanced core modification purchased from Witch vendors. Grants a movement speed increase when activated.Kuku PotIron Ore x5, Timber x5Craft via GrimnirA portable cooking vessel obtained through the NPC Grimnir. Allows you to cook advanced recipes and reshape crafting materials while traveling. Functions as an Abyss object storage container with 230 slots.Fine Fishing RodFine Timber x10, Iron Ore x10, Thick Hide x3, Feather x10SmithyAn upgraded fishing rod that improves catch rate for rare and large fish. Blueprint purchased at Calphade's Back Alley Shop.
114114 Tips
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116116 After reading a crafting manual, sell it to a merchant. The recipes are permanently learned and there is no reason to keep the physical item.When you pick up a crafting manual, examine it and turn to the page with the glowing blue text to learn the recipe. Simply picking the book up is not enough; you must open it and read the highlighted page. Recipes are safe to sell after you have learned them.Check bookshelves and tables in every building you enter. Many manuals are tucked away in houses, shops, and caves.Prioritize the Palmar Pill crafting manual early. It allows you to craft revival items that bring you back with 30% health after falling in combat. The recipe is in Shadow's Whisper Cave, northwest of Hernand.Higher-tier crafting book volumes become available as you explore new regions of Pywel. Advancing the main story unlocks access to regions where stronger manuals are found.The 67 equipment crafting books are spread across the entire continent. Thorough exploration of each region is essential to collect them all.When cooking, try adding extra ingredients to upgrade a recipe from Basic to Filling or Hearty quality. Higher-tier food provides significantly more health, spirit, and longer resistance buffs.For elixir crafting, complete the Plant Combination Research at the Pororin Institute to unlock Freya's Elixir, Meliara's Elixir, and Haiden's Elixir. These standard-tier elixirs have longer durations than their lesser counterparts.Red Croton is the easiest herb to farm in bulk for Palmar Pills. It grows abundantly near the witch's house in the Witchwoods.Equip a Mask before stealing crafting books from locations like Glenbright Manor or the Scholastone Institute to avoid reputation penalties.The "improvise" option at a Cauldron allows you to experiment with ingredient combinations and discover new dye colors without having the recipe.