Overview
The Kylus Dagger is a dagger in Crimson Desert with an Attack Power of 16, a Critical Rate bonus at Level 5, and an Attack Speed bonus at Level 1. The Level 5 Critical Rate is exceptionally high, making this dagger one of the most crit-oriented weapons in the entire game. The weapon is named after Kylus, a legendary figure who, according to in-game lore, expanded his lands without rest.
Daggers in Crimson Desert are fast, close-range weapons that excel at dealing rapid bursts of damage. The Kylus Dagger takes this archetype to its extreme with the highest Critical Rate bonus available on any dagger. Nearly every other strike has a strong chance of dealing critical damage, making sustained DPS surprisingly high despite the weapon's modest base Attack Power.
Stats
Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
Weapon Type | Dagger |
Attack Power | 16 |
Critical Rate | Level 5 |
Attack Speed | Level 1 |
Refinement Slots | 12 |
Sell Price | 2.34 Silver Coins |
How to Obtain
The Kylus Dagger is given to the player by a woman in Hernand after defeating the Stag Lord. It cannot be crafted at a Blacksmith and cannot be purchased from merchants. This makes it a unique reward tied to story progression.
Refinement and Upgrades
The Kylus Dagger has an unusually high refinement cap of 12, compared to the standard 10 found on most weapons. This extended refinement path allows the base 16 Attack Power to be pushed significantly higher over time. Investing in full refinement makes this dagger increasingly dangerous as the Critical Rate Level 5 bonus applies to each refined hit.
Lore
According to in-game lore, Kylus was a figure of tireless ambition who expanded his lands without rest. This legacy of relentless drive was passed down to Pailune, the region. The dagger bearing his name reflects that restless energy through its exceptionally fast attack speed and constant critical strikes.
Combat Tips
The Kylus Dagger is built for players who thrive on speed and critical hits. The Level 5 Critical Rate means that stacking additional Critical Damage through Abyss Cores or equipment yields enormous returns, since critical hits occur so frequently. The Attack Speed bonus further amplifies the effect by increasing the number of swings per second. In practice, the Kylus Dagger plays more like a rapid-fire weapon than a traditional melee tool, with a constant stream of hits punctuated by frequent critical damage spikes. This makes it devastating against bosses with large health pools where sustained DPS matters more than burst damage.