Overview
Diamond is a refinement material in Crimson Desert used at the Blacksmith to upgrade jewelry. It is the rarest gem in the game, typically found deep in caves and hard-to-reach places. The older comparison with more common minerals such as Iron Ore or Azurite favors caves and difficult terrain for Diamond. Its route list also includes a road toward Varnia, so it should not be treated as proof that every Diamond deposit is inaccessible from a road.
How to Obtain
Diamond is mined from crystal deposits using a Pickaxe (purchased at the Provisioner's Shop in Hernand) or by using the Force Palm Attack. Make sure you bring a Pickaxe before venturing into caves, since there may not be a shop nearby when you find a deposit.
Deposit Locations
Howling Hill Crater (Hernand Region)
Southeast of Howling Hill in the Hernand region, there is a crater. At the bottom of the crater, inside a small cave, a Diamond crystal deposit awaits. You need to descend into the crater and enter the cave to reach it.
Southwest Demeniss
Diamond deposits exist in the southwestern portion of the Demeniss region. This is the same general area where the underground Garnet crater deposit is located, so check both spots in one trip.
South of Tashkalp
Within the Crimson Desert region, south of Tashkalp town, Diamond deposits can be found. The desert terrain around Tashkalp hides several mineral deposits in rocky outcroppings and small caves.
North of Trader's Expanse
In the northern Crimson Desert, along the road toward Varnia and north of Trader's Expanse, Diamond crystal deposits can be mined. This stretch of road also contains Azurite and Scolecite Ore deposits, making it a productive multi-material farming route.
Location Summary
Region | Specific Area | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Howling Hill crater (cave at bottom) | Descend into crater, enter small cave | |
Southwest area | Same vicinity as the underground Garnet crater | |
South of Tashkalp | Rocky outcroppings and small caves | |
North of Trader's Expanse (toward Varnia) | Also has Azurite and Scolecite deposits nearby |
Uses
Diamond is used for high-tier jewelry refinement at the Blacksmith through the Refining System. Because it is the rarest gem, it is reserved for the most powerful jewelry upgrades.
Tips
The older route notes emphasize caves or hard-to-reach spots, rather than establishing a universal location rule. If you see an obvious cave entrance or a crater you can drop into, it is worth exploring for Diamond deposits.
The Howling Hill crater in Hernand is the earliest Diamond source most players will encounter. Make a note to revisit once you have a Pickaxe.
Since the southwest Demeniss area has both Diamond and Garnet deposits underground, do both in one trip to save travel time.
Carry a Pickaxe at all times. Diamond deposits show up in unexpected places, and you do not want to find one without a tool to mine it.
Diamond is rare enough that you should mine every deposit you find, even if you do not currently need it. You will need it later for end-game jewelry upgrades.
Identifying Diamond Deposits
Diamond deposits look like frosty, crystalline formations with a distinct bluish-white shimmer. They are visually different from the darker, metallic appearance of Iron Ore and Copper Ore deposits. The documented mining guide describes an expanding map, not an exhaustive cave-only census. Explore cave entrances, craters and the retained routes below without treating those suggestions as a guarantee of every node's location.
Mining Yield
Diamond deposits typically yield fewer pieces per node compared to common ores like Iron or Copper. Diamond also has a recorded equipment-creation use: Bernor's Pickaxe requires 10 Diamond. Its use is not exclusive to jewelry refinement. A single focused farming run covering all four known deposit locations should provide enough Diamond for several jewelry upgrades at the Blacksmith.
Multi-Material Farming Routes
The North of Trader's Expanse location is particularly efficient because the same stretch of road also contains Azurite and Scolecite Ore deposits. Combining Diamond mining with these other materials on a single trip saves considerable travel time. Similarly, the Southwest Demeniss location sits near the underground Garnet crater deposit, making it efficient to collect both gems in one excursion.
Preparation
Tip | Details |
|---|---|
Bring a Pickaxe | before entering any cave or crater. The nearest Provisioner's Shop may be far from the deposit location, and you do not want to discover a Diamond vein without the tool to mine it. |
Carry torches or light sources | if available. Some cave systems are dark, and spotting the frosty crystal deposits is easier with better visibility. |
Check for enemies | inside caves. Several Diamond deposit caves contain hostile creatures that guard the area. Clear them before attempting to mine. |
Save before exploring craters | . The Howling Hill crater requires descending into a deep pit, and fall damage can be significant if you drop from too high. |
Recorded crafting use and route limits
After learning Bernor's Pickaxe Blueprint, its Smith creation recipe uses 30 Fine Timber, 20 Iron Ore, 10 Sturdy Hide, 10 Diamond and 5 Rubber. This is separate from the tool's later refinement materials. The four older deposit routes, mining yields and rarity ranking elsewhere on this page remain route notes, not a newly verified complete live-node census or guaranteed farming yield.