Overview
The Elite Vanguard is a unique two-handed weapon in Crimson Desert. Described as "a unique spear that grants a good bonus to Attack Speed" this weapon stands out for its Level 3 Attack Speed rating, the highest tier available on any stat bonus. It also comes pre-equipped with three Abyss Coressaving the player the trouble of farming and slotting their own.
At 19 base attack power, the Elite Vanguard does not hit as hard per swing as heavier greataxes or greatswords. What it loses in raw damage it makes up for in attack frequency. The Level 3 Attack Speed means this spear swings faster than most other two-handed options, letting players weave in more hits during the same combat window. The Level 1 Critical Rate bonus adds a small but welcome chance for extra burst damage.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Attack Power | 19 |
Lv. 3 | |
Lv. 1 | |
Refinement | 10 levels |
Abyss Core Slots | 5 (3 pre-filled) |
Sell Price | 17.01 Silver Coins |
Pre-Equipped Abyss Cores
Slot | Core |
|---|---|
1 | |
2 | Attack I |
3 | |
4 | Empty |
5 | Empty |
Stats
The following stats are.
Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
Weapon Type | Two-Handed Spear |
Grade | Legendary (Orange) |
Attack Power | 6 |
Attack (+0) | 12 |
Attack (+10) | 35 |
Enhancement Levels
Level | +0 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 | +7 | +8 | +9 | +10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Attack | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 35 |
How to Obtain
The Elite Vanguard is found in a chest at the end of Bowsprit Cave. To reach it, travel to the Abyss Nexus located slightly below Bowsprit Cape and start climbing toward the cave entrance in the mountainside. The cave itself is a linear path. Follow it to the end, where a treasure chest contains the weapon.
This weapon cannot be purchased from merchants or crafted at a blacksmith. It is a one-time find from Bowsprit Cave.
Refinement
Like all weapons in Crimson Desertthe Elite Vanguard can be refined at a Blacksmith to increase its base attack power. Refinement supports 10 levels and requires materials gathered from mining and gathering across Pywel. The 17.01 Silver Coin sell price reflects its value as a unique weapon, so think carefully before selling it.
Combat Tips
The Level 3 Attack Speed bonus makes the Elite Vanguard one of the fastest two-handed weapons in the game. Use this speed advantage to chain light attacks and build stagger pressure before enemies can recover.
The three pre-equipped Abyss Cores (Critical Rate I, Attack I, Attack Speed I) provide a balanced starting loadout. You can replace them or fill the two empty slots to focus on a specific build.
Spear thrusts have longer reach than axes or swords. Keep your distance and poke at enemies from outside their melee range, then dodge backward when they close the gap.
The combination of high attack speed and Critical Rate makes this weapon pair well with status effects that proc on hit, like poison or bleed.
See Also
Elite Vanguard Spear
The Elite Vanguard Spear is a spear-type weapon that shares the faction name and is available to players very early in the campaign. It carries an attack rating of 19 and comes with five gear sockets already slotted with Critical Rate Level 1 and Attack Speed Level 1 gears, making it a strong extraction target even for players who prefer other weapon classes.
How to Obtain
Head to Bol Bu Cape on the world map, south of the region's main hub town.
Unlock the fast travel point located directly off the cliff edge of the coastal road.
Rather than following the path inland, drop straight down the cliff toward the small ledge shown on the map.
Run forward and look for a chest on your left-hand side. The spear is inside.
Socket Strategy
Because the spear is an early-game grab, many players extract its sockets and transfer them to stronger weapons such as the Dark Runner to front-load critical and attack-speed bonuses before tougher fights like Hernand. The spear itself also remains serviceable for cosmetic or collection purposes.