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Heart of the Saint
October 29, 2026 at 01:39 PM
Scope the documented waterfall ore route and estimate, and clarify Force Palm and crafting use.
Heart of the Saint is a hidden waterfall cave in Crimson Desert, tucked behind the Three Saints' Falls in the Hernand region. The documented route leads to a cluster of Silver Ore; the older largest-in-the-game comparison is not independently established. It is a recorded source of crafting materials. Earlier comparisons described other waterfall caves as holding unique Abyss loot or special treasure chests; this guide covers the recorded ore route rather than a verified census of all cave contents.
The cave's name and its connection to the Three Saints' Falls hint at a deeper lore connection to the religious and historical traditions of Pywel. The Three Saints themselves are revered figures in the region's history, and the falls bearing their name serve as a quiet landmark north of Hernand town.
Heart of the Saint is located directly north of Hernand town, behind the Three Saints' Falls waterfall. The falls sit along one of the rivers flowing through the Hernand region and can be spotted from a distance thanks to the rushing water cascading down the rock face. A small pile of balanced rocks (known as cairns) near the base of the waterfall marks the area as a point of interest, which is the universal indicator throughout Pywel that a secret waterfall cave lies behind the water.
To reach the falls, head north from Hernand's main settlement. The route is straightforward and does not require any special mounts or advanced traversal abilities. The area is accessible relatively early in the game, making it a valuable stop during the opening chapters of the main story.
Entering the Heart of the Saint cave requires the Stab skill, which is one of the first combat abilities players learn. You need at least Level 1 of the Stab skill to use this technique at waterfalls. The process works as follows:
The ore walkthrough uses the right waterfall at Three Saints' Falls. Climb to the rock about halfway up that physically touches the water, then stand in front of it for the Stab approach.
Face the waterfall directly and perform a Stab attack (LSHIFT + RMB on PC, RB + Y on Xbox, R1 + Triangle on PlayStation). This drives your weapon through the water and temporarily weakens the flow.
Walk through the parted waterfall quickly before the water resumes its full force. You will find yourself in a small cave chamber behind the falls.
Inside the initial chamber, look for a large breakable rock wall. Use Force Palm to shatter the boulder and open the path to the deeper section of the cave where the silver ore deposits are located.
The Force Palm skill guide places its unlock in Chapter 1: Traces: observe the holographic projection while solving the Axiom Force puzzle. This is more specific than the older automatically-learned description. The documented cave route uses Force Palm to break the boulder before reaching the ore chamber.
Once past the rock wall, the inner chamber of Heart of the Saint contains a large cluster of Silver Ore veins. The walkthrough reports an estimated 25 to 30 Silver Ore in one visit. This is a recorded route estimate, not a verified current yield, a global largest-deposit comparison or a measured fastest farming rate.
To mine the ore, you can use either Force Palm or a Pickaxe. The Pickaxe is the standard gathering tool for mining and can be obtained through two methods:
Rhett's Request (commission): Talk to Rhett in Hernand after reading his notice-board poster. The documented request has you mine two Iron Ores and deliver them to his assistant; its reward list includes a Pickaxe, Medium Bag and Stone.
Provisioner's Shop: If you missed or skipped Rhett's Request, you can purchase a Pickaxe from the Provisioner's Shop in Hernand town.
Earlier notes say the ore respawns after some time, but an exact reset interval or repeatable per-run yield is not independently established here. Silver Ore is used in crafting recipes; any profit from selling it depends on the actual sale terms rather than a guaranteed income per visit.
The recorded Witch recipe uses three Brimstone, three Mercury and ten Silver Ore for one Gold Bar, after learning its alchemy formula. This is separate from the blacksmith recipe using one hundred Gold Ore. The Silver Ore guide has conflicting station wording in its instructions; use the Witch recipe record rather than treating ten Silver Ore as the blacksmith route.
Earlier notes compared this location with other waterfall caves and described it as focused entirely on Silver Ore. Their claim that it contains no special chests, unique weapons or hidden boss encounters is not a verified exhaustive survey. The route documented here leads to the ore chamber.
For players specifically hunting Abyss Cressets, unique armor pieces, or rare artifacts, the other waterfall caves in the game will be more rewarding. However, for anyone focused on resource gathering, crafting material stockpiling, or earning money through ore sales, Heart of the Saint is one of the best locations available.
Visit early and often. The cave is accessible as soon as you have the Stab skill and Force Palm, both of which are available in Chapter 1.
Bring a Pickaxe or follow the walkthrough's Force Palm mining method. Their relative gathering speed is not independently measured here.
Combine trips to Heart of the Saint with other exploration activities in the Hernand region to make the most of your travel time.
Sell excess Silver Ore at shops in Hernand for a steady income stream during the early game.
Keep an eye out for cairn stones (small piles of balanced rocks) near other waterfalls across Pywel. These markers indicate additional waterfall caves that may contain more valuable loot.
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