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4-The Hollow Visage is a unique one-handed katana in Crimson Desert. With an Attack Power of 17, Attack Speed Lv.2, and Critical Rate Lv.1, it stands out as one of the strongest early-game pickups available. The weapon ships at Refinement Lv.3 with three Abyss Gear cores already installed (Insight I, Gale I, and Destruction I), making it combat-ready the moment you pull it from its chest.
4+The Hollow Visage is a unique one-handed katana in Crimson Desert. With an Attack Power of 17Attack Speed Lv.2, and Critical Rate Lv.1, it stands out as one of the strongest early-game pickups available. The weapon ships at Refinement Lv.3 with three Abyss Gear cores already installed (Insight IGale Iand Destruction I), making it combat-ready the moment you pull it from its chest.
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6-Hollow Visage is hidden inside Dawn Cave, a secret chamber behind a waterfall at the Mountain of Frozen Souls in southern Hernand. Because it cannot be purchased from any vendor or crafted at a blacksmith, players must physically travel to the location and break through the waterfall entrance to claim it. The weapon's katana-style moveset emphasizes rapid slashes and fluid combos, rewarding an aggressive, speed-oriented playstyle.
6+Hollow Visage is hidden inside Dawn Cavea secret chamber behind a waterfall at the Mountain of Frozen Souls in southern Hernand. Because it cannot be purchased from any vendor or crafted at a blacksmithplayers must physically travel to the location and break through the waterfall entrance to claim it. The weapon's katana-style moveset emphasizes rapid slashes and fluid combosrewarding an aggressive, speed-oriented playstyle.
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88 Stats
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1010 AttributeValueWeapon TypeOne-Handed (Katana)RarityUniqueAttack Power17Defense0Attack SpeedLv.2Movement SpeedLv.0Critical RateLv.1Refinement LevelLv.3 (out of 10)Abyss Gear Slots3Sell Price8.86 SilverCraftableNoPurchasableNo
1111 Attack Speed Lv.2 is among the highest speed ratings on any one-handed weapon in the early to mid game. For comparison, most craftable swords and maces sit at Lv.0 or Lv.1 for attack speed. This speed advantage translates directly into faster combo strings, quicker stagger build-up, and more opportunities to land critical hits.
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13-QuestLog Stats
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15-The following stats are sourced from QuestLog database records for Hollow Visage.
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1717 AttributeValueWeapon TypeOne-Handed SwordGradeEpic (Purple)Price348 Silver Coins
1818 Abyss Gear Slots
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2020 Hollow Visage comes pre-loaded with three Abyss Gear cores. These provide immediate stat bonuses without requiring the player to farm or purchase Abyss Artifacts separately.
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2222 SlotAbyss GearEffect1Insight IIncreases Critical Rate2Gale IIncreases Attack Speed3Destruction IIncreases Attack Power
2323 These three cores synergize well with the weapon's existing stat profile. Insight I stacks on top of the built-in Critical Rate Lv.1, Gale I amplifies the already-fast Attack Speed Lv.2, and Destruction I pushes the raw damage output even higher. Players can remove and replace these cores at any time if they prefer a different loadout, but for most builds the default set is hard to beat.
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2525 How to Obtain
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2727 Hollow Visage is found in a treasure chest at the end of Dawn Cave. The cave entrance is hidden behind a waterfall at the Mountain of Frozen Souls in southern Hernand. Follow these steps to reach it:
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2929 Travel to the Mountain of Frozen Souls in the southern part of the Hernand map, near the water. The mountain sits in the area south of Hernand Castle.Climb the mountain path until you spot a waterfall with a rocky platform beside it. The easiest approach is to start from the top of the mountain and glide down to the platform next to the waterfall.Face the waterfall and use the Stab skill (forward dash attack). This breaks through the water barrier and opens the entrance to Dawn Cave.Follow the cave path through the interior until you reach the treasure chest area at the end.Open the chest to claim the Hollow Visage along with its pre-installed Abyss Gear.
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3131 You must have the Stab skill unlocked before attempting this. Without it, the waterfall cannot be bypassed. The Stab skill is part of the basic sword moveset and becomes available early in the game, so most players will already have it by the time they explore this area.
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3333 Refinement
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3535 Hollow Visage arrives at Refinement Lv.3, meaning it has already been partially upgraded. It can be refined further at any blacksmith up to the maximum of Lv.10. Each refinement level increases the weapon's Attack Power and may unlock additional stat bonuses.
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37-Early refinement levels require common materials such as Iron Ore and Copper Ore, along with Silver. Higher refinement levels demand rarer resources including Gold Ore, Bloodstone, and Abyss Artifacts. Because the weapon already starts at Lv.3, you save the materials that would otherwise be needed for those first three upgrades.
37+Early refinement levels require common materials such as Iron Ore and Copper Orealong with Silver. Higher refinement levels demand rarer resources including Gold OreBloodstoneand Abyss Artifacts. Because the weapon already starts at Lv.3, you save the materials that would otherwise be needed for those first three upgrades.
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3939 Combat Tips
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4141 The Lv.2 Attack Speed makes Hollow Visage one of the fastest one-handed weapons in the game. Lean into this advantage by stringing together quick combos and dodging between attacks rather than trading blows.The built-in Critical Rate bonus (both from the stat and the Insight I core) means you will land critical hits frequently. Consider pairing this weapon with armor or accessories that boost critical damage to maximize the payoff from those crits.Because Hollow Visage is one-handed, you can equip a shield in your off-hand for added defense. This makes it a strong choice for players who want speed and aggression without giving up the ability to block.The katana moveset shares similarities with the Hwando (a two-handed katana), but Hollow Visage trades raw damage for faster swings and shield compatibility. If you prefer two-handed power over speed, the Hwando may suit you better.Many players report using Hollow Visage from Chapter 2 all the way through Chapter 6 before needing to upgrade. Its combination of speed, pre-loaded Abyss Gear, and decent attack power keeps it competitive well beyond the point where you first find it.You can remove the pre-installed Abyss Gear cores and transfer them to another weapon if you want. However, the default Insight I / Gale I / Destruction I loadout is well-suited to the weapon's strengths and is hard to improve on without high-tier cores.
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4343 Comparison with Similar Weapons
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45-WeaponTypeATKSpeedCritNotesHollow VisageOne-Handed17Lv.2Lv.1Pre-loaded Abyss Gear; can use shieldHwandoTwo-Handed19Lv.0Lv.1Higher ATK; no shield; slower swingsRing of the EarthOne-Handed18Lv.0Lv.1Higher raw ATK; no speed bonus
45+WeaponTypeATKSpeedCritNotesHollow VisageOne-Handed17Lv.2Lv.1Pre-loaded Abyss Gearcan use shieldHwandoTwo-Handed19Lv.0Lv.1Higher ATK; no shield; slower swingsRing of the EarthOne-Handed18Lv.0Lv.1Higher raw ATK; no speed bonus
4646 Hollow Visage excels in situations where attack speed matters more than raw power. Against bosses that punish slow swings with tight counter windows, the Lv.2 speed lets you sneak in extra hits and dodge away safely. For pure damage output in longer fights, the Hwando or Ring of the Earth may edge it out, but they lack the speed advantage that defines this weapon's identity.
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