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Overview

Faded Abyss Artifacts are consumable items in Crimson Desert that allow you to reset your entire skill tree and reclaim all invested Abyss Artifacts. They are one of the most valuable items in the game for players who want to experiment with different builds or correct skill point allocation mistakes. Each respec consumes one Faded Abyss Artifact.

How to Use for Respec

To perform a respec using a Faded Abyss Artifact:

• Step 1: Open the Skills menu.

• Step 2: Navigate to the Skill Tree tab.

• Step 3: Hold F (keyboard), X (Xbox controller), or Square (PlayStation controller) to confirm the reset.

This consumes one Faded Abyss Artifact and refunds all Abyss Artifacts that you have invested into skills. You can then redistribute those points freely across any of the three skill trees.

Important Limitations

• Resets All Characters: Using a Faded Abyss Artifact resets the skill trees of all three playable characters (Kliff, Damiane, and Oongka) simultaneously. You cannot reset a single character's tree independently.

• Watch and Learn Skills Stay: Abilities learned through the Watch and Learn mechanic are permanent. They remain unlocked even after a respec because no Abyss Artifacts were spent to acquire them.

• Requires at Least One: You must have at least one Faded Abyss Artifact in your inventory to perform a respec. The option is unavailable if you have none.

All Sources

There are five main ways to obtain Faded Abyss Artifacts:

1. Crafting

Starting in Chapter 4, you can unlock the crafting recipe at the Scholastone Research Institute. Research the project called "Research on the Abyss Energy Restoration Phenomenon" (costs 12 silver and takes 8 real-world hours to complete). Once unlocked, craft at any Witch cauldron with:

2. Witch Vendors

Witch vendors throughout Pywel sell packs of 3 Faded Abyss Artifacts for 2.85 silver per transaction. This is the most reliable on-demand source if you have the silver to spare.

3. Abyss Treasure Chests

Faded Abyss Artifacts can be found in treasure chests on Abyss floating islands. These become accessible after progressing through the Forbidden Knowledge main quest in Chapter 4.

4. Sealed Abyss Artifacts

Completing challenges tied to Sealed Abyss Artifacts rewards Faded Abyss Artifacts alongside Abyss Gear.

5. Campaign and Quest Rewards

Certain main story quests and side quests award Faded Abyss Artifacts as completion rewards. Check your Journal for quests that list them as rewards before accepting tasks.

Faded vs. Sealed vs. Regular Abyss Artifacts

Tips

• Stock up on Faded Abyss Artifacts before experimenting with builds. Witch vendors are the easiest source if you have silver.

• Since respec affects all three characters at once, plan your skill allocation for Kliff, Damiane, and Oongka together before resetting.

• The crafting recipe is one of the most cost-effective sources if you can farm Abyss Cells and Mercury efficiently.

• Remember that Watch and Learn skills are free and permanent, so focus your Abyss Artifact investments on skills you cannot learn through observation.