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Overview

Destruction I is a standard passive Abyss Core in Crimson Desert. It fits into weapons, gloves, and footwear, giving players multiple slots where they can boost their damage output.

As the entry-level Attack core, Destruction I is typically the first offensive core most players acquire. While the +1 bonus seems small on its own, stacking multiple copies across different equipment slots adds up, especially in the early game when base weapon damage is still low.

Properties

Property	Value
Name	Destruction I
Type	Passive (always active)
Tier	Standard
Effect	Attack +1
Compatible Gear	Weapons, Gloves, Footwear

How to Obtain

Purchased from Witch merchants at camps and towns. One of the most common Abyss Cores in the game, often found in early-game loot and supply chests.

Standard Abyss Cores like Destruction I can be acquired from Witches who serve as merchants at various camps and settlements across the world. Check with any Witch merchant when you visit a new area, as their inventory may include this core.

Usage and Strategy

Socket Destruction I into any compatible equipment piece (Weapons, Gloves, Footwear) to gain its Attack +1 bonus. The effect is always active as long as the core remains socketed and the equipment is worn.

Tips

Stack Destruction I across all compatible slots (weapon, gloves, footwear) for a combined +3 Attack before you find higher-tier alternatives.
Replace with Destruction II as soon as it becomes available for a direct upgrade.

Recorded crafting route

Learn Gear Blueprint: Destruction, then craft at a Witch using 1 Abyss Cell, 1 Garnet and any 1 eligible Attack Reagent. Recorded examples are Orange-Barred Sulphur Butterfly, Scarlet Leafwing Butterfly, Spotted Lycaenid Butterfly, Crimson Patch Butterfly and Red-spotted Purple Butterfly. This is one reagent item in total, not one of every named insect. Recorded sellers include Norden at Kharonso General, Barnaby at Salt Furniture and the Sky Galleon Vargon Merchant aboard the airship.

These recorded crafting and seller entries do not establish first stock unlocks, current prices or the older general claim that every Witch stocks this tier. Check a compatible equipment socket and actual merchant stock before planning the loadout.

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