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11Overview22Large Bone is a crafting material in Crimson Desert used for refinement at the blacksmith. It upgrades leather armor and jewelry. Unlike Small Bone, which drops from common woodland animals, Large Bone comes from bigger, tougher creatures. Some of the best sources have guaranteed drops, making them well worth the trip once you know where to look.55Animal Sources77Large Bone drops from hunting and skinning heavy animals. The table below lists every confirmed source.99AnimalLocationDrop RateBoarsWooded areas throughout Hernand; common in central and western woodsRegular dropBearsForests and mountain edges in Hernand and PailuneRegular dropMooseSnowy mountain areas in Pailune (northwest region)Regular dropRhinosNear the fast travel point on the main road in northern Crimson DesertGuaranteed dropElephantsFar north, slightly west of the main road leading to VarniaGuaranteed drop1111Recommended Farming Spots1212Rhino Spawn (Northern Main Road)1414Rhinos always spawn next to the fast travel point along the main road in northern Crimson Desert. They consistently drop Large Bone on every kill. Fast-travel to this point, hunt the rhinos, then teleport away and return to reset the spawns. This is the most efficient single-target farming loop for Large Bone.1616Elephant Territory (Far North)1818Elephants roam the far north of the map, positioned slightly west of the main road heading toward Varnia. They have large health pools, so bring strong weapons and keep your stamina in check. Every elephant kill drops Large Bone, making them a guaranteed source if you can handle the fight.2020Pailune Mountain Circuit2222The cold, mountainous terrain of the Pailune region in the northwest is home to moose. While they don't have a guaranteed drop, moose appear in reasonable numbers across the snow-covered slopes, and a sweep through the mountain trails picks up Large Bone alongside other cold-region materials.2424Crafting Uses2626Large Bone is consumed at the blacksmith during refinement to upgrade leather armor and jewelry. Higher-tier upgrades tend to require Large Bone instead of (or in addition to) Small Bone, so building a stockpile early saves time later. Combining hunting trips for Large Bone with Thick Hide farming is efficient, since rhinos and elephants drop both materials.2828Tips3030Rhinos and elephants are the best sources because their drops are guaranteed. Prioritize these if you need Large Bone specifically.Boars are the most accessible early-game source. They roam widely through the Hernand forests, and you will encounter plenty during normal exploration.If you are farming in Pailune for moose, dress warmly or bring cold-resistance consumables to avoid stamina drain from the freezing temperatures.3232Gathering Requirements3434Large Bone is classified as a Bone resource with Common rarity. To collect it, you must skin the carcass of a qualifying animal after killing it. The Butchery tool is required for skinning. If you have not yet acquired the Butchery tool, you cannot gather bone resources regardless of which animals you defeat.3636Additional Animal Sources3838Beyond the animals listed above, cows also yield Large Bone when skinned. Cows are domestic animals found at ranches and farms throughout Hernand. While they are not aggressive and can be killed easily, hunting livestock may affect your reputation in nearby settlements. Cows provide Large Bone alongside Thick Hide and Meat, making them a convenient multi-resource target if you are near a ranch.4040Refinement Cost Progression4242Large Bone is consumed during refinement at the blacksmith. The number of bones required increases with each refinement tier. Early refinements (levels +1 through +4) require only a handful of bones, but mid-tier and high-tier upgrades demand significantly more. Plan your farming accordingly and stockpile before starting a full refinement chain. The following materials are commonly needed alongside Large Bone at higher refinement tiers:4444MaterialRole in RefinementLarge BonePrimary bone material for leather armor and jewelry refinementsIron OreRequired alongside bones for metal-reinforced upgradesCopper OreUsed in mid-tier refinement alongside bone and ironBloodstoneRare material needed at +5 refinement and beyondAbyss ArtifactRequired for the highest refinement tiers (+5 and +10)4646Related Bone Resources4747Large Bone is one of several bone-type resources in Crimson Desert. The others include:4949Small Bone: Dropped by smaller animals such as wolves, deer, and goats. Used for lighter gear refinements.Fang: Obtained from predatory animals. Used in specific weapon and accessory recipes.5151When planning a hunting trip, consider farming Large Bone and Thick Hide simultaneously, since rhinos, elephants, and bears drop both materials. This reduces the total number of trips needed and keeps your crafting material supply balanced.5353Efficient Farming Route5555For the fastest Large Bone farming, follow this loop:5757Fast-travel to the Rhino Spawn at the northern main road. Kill and skin the rhinos (guaranteed drop).Travel northwest toward the elephant territory. Kill and skin the elephants (guaranteed drop).If you need more, swing through the Pailune mountain trails to hunt moose along the way.Teleport away from the area and return to reset the animal spawns. Repeat as needed.5959This route targets guaranteed-drop animals first, then supplements with probabilistic drops from moose. A single loop typically yields 8 to 12 Large Bones depending on spawn density.6161See Also6363MaterialsCrafting
