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11Gun Challenges2233There are 5 Gun mastery challenges in Crimson Desert, grouped under the When Lightning Strikes series. Guns are precision ranged weapons with high single-target damage, and these challenges test your ability to use that accuracy under pressure. Completing all five unlocks the Master of Firearms trophy and achievement.4455The gun is Damiane's starting ranged weapon. You gain access to it when her storyline begins. Each challenge requires picking up a Sealed Abyss Artifact to activate.6677All When Lightning Strikes Challenges8899ChallengeObjectiveLocationRewardsWhen Lightning Strikes 1Take down 5 enemies from over 30 metres away using a gunNorthwest of Left Eye Watchtower intersection1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Shred IIWhen Lightning Strikes 2Get 3 headshot kills with the gun in a single encounterHernand region (Sealed Abyss Artifact)1x Abyss ArtifactWhen Lightning Strikes 3Defeat 5 enemies with the gun without missing a shotDemeniss region (Sealed Abyss Artifact)1x Abyss ArtifactWhen Lightning Strikes 4Kill 3 enemies with a single charged gun shotDemeniss region (Sealed Abyss Artifact)1x Abyss ArtifactWhen Lightning Strikes 5Defeat 10 enemies with the gun within 90 secondsDemeniss region (Sealed Abyss Artifact)1x Abyss Artifact1010Tips and Strategy11111212Gun challenges reward precision over volume. Unlike the bow, guns have slower fire rates but hit much harder per shot. Missing shots wastes time and ammo.13131414When Lightning Strikes 1: The 30-metre range requirement is easy to verify. Place a map marker on an enemy camp from a distance and check the minimap for the distance reading. Pick off enemies from a hill or rooftop.When Lightning Strikes 3: Five kills without a miss. Take your time with each shot. Aim for center mass on stationary or slow-moving targets to avoid misses on headshot attempts. Unarmored bandits are the safest choice.When Lightning Strikes 4: Charged shots deal area damage on impact. Group three enemies close together and release a fully charged shot into their center. Bandit camps with enemies gathered around a fire are ideal.15151616For information on gun upgrades and Damiane's ranged combat build, see the Build Guide: Damiane article.17171818Reward Summary19192020Gun challenges award Abyss Artifacts and the Shred II passive ability (significantly increased armor penetration on ranged attacks). Completing all five earns the Master of Firearms trophy.21212222See Also23232424All Challenges