Overview
Diamond is a mineral with the highest level of hardness in Crimson Desert. A symbol of nobility and often used as a gift, it is rarely produced in Varnia's rocky regions and found only in very small quantities in old mountainous areas. Diamonds serve as a high-value crafting material and trade commodity.
Item Properties
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Category | Crafting and Refinement Materials (Ore) |
Sell Price | 22 silver coins |
Obtainable Via | Mining (caves) |
Where to Find
Diamonds are found deep inside caves and hard-to-reach locations, making them significantly rarer than Iron Ore or Copper Ore.
Hernand Highlands Cavern: Located south of Hernand City, just beyond the Hernand Highlands region. Follow the narrow cave opening to find diamond deposits at the end. Up to 10 diamonds can be mined from this location.
Once found, diamond deposits are marked on your map. They do respawn over time, but the rate is much slower than common ores.
Uses
Diamonds are categorized with ores and jewels for refinement purposes. They are used in high-tier upgrades for:
Diamonds also have high sell value (22 silver coins each), making them a reliable way to earn money if you do not need them for upgrades.
Tips
Selling diamonds is one of the faster money-making methods early on. A single cave run yielding 6 to 10 diamonds can be quite profitable.
Save diamonds for late-game upgrades if you anticipate needing them for high-tier refinement, since the respawn rate is slow.
Bring a pickaxe and consider using a lantern for better visibility in dark caves.