Overview
Life Challenges test your abilities outside of direct combat in Crimson Desert. The Life category contains five subcategories with a combined total of 47 challenges. These challenges cover hunting, gathering, trade, criminal activity, and Greymane loyalty. Like all challenges, each one is unlocked by finding a Sealed Abyss Artifact in the open world.
Life Challenge Categories
Subcategory | Journal Tab | Challenges | Trophy / Achievement | Article |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hunting | White Crow's Gaze | 11 | Ultimate Hunter | |
Life | White Crow's Gaze | 12 | Natural Collector | |
Trade | White Crow's Gaze | 5 | The Golden Merchant | |
Above the Law | Master Du's Dare | 10 | Shadowlord | |
Challenges and Changes | Alustin's Trials | 9 | Lord of Honor |
Hunting Challenges (White Crow's Gaze)
The 11 Hunting Challenges revolve around wildlife interaction, including catching birds, hunting animals, collecting hides through skinning, and tracking rare creatures across Pywel.
Challenge | Objective | Location | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
Feather of the Earth | Carry 5 birds | South of road northwest of Karin Quarry Rest Area, Hernand | 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Stamina Recovery I |
When Animals Die | Obtain five different hide types through skinning (Thin, Thick, Sturdy, Short Hair, Long Hair) | Southeast of Duskway Camp Ironcrawler Station | 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Blessing of the Beast I |
The End of Myth | Hunt and skin a Silver Fang, white bear, white-scaled crocodile, and white bison | Along road northeast of Saltroad Hearth | 1x Abyss Artifact, Greater Beastbane |
Life Challenges (White Crow's Gaze)
The 12 Life Challenges focus on gathering, crafting, and interacting with the natural world. Completing all 12 unlocks the Natural Collector trophy.
Challenge | Objective | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
Acquire Timber | Obtain 5 pieces each of normal, fine, and flawless timber. Purchase a Logging Axe from the Provisioner's Shop in Hernand and fell trees. | 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Blessing of the Forest I |
Animal Meat | Acquire all meat knowledge | 1x Abyss Artifact |
Pets | Tame 30 unique pets. Pet animals to reach 100 trust (up to 25 trust per day). Requires finding all 30 unique pet types. | 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Companionship III |
Trade Challenges (White Crow's Gaze)
The 5 Trade Challenges involve traveling between regions and completing commerce-related objectives. Completing all 5 unlocks The Golden Merchant trophy.
Challenge | Objective | Location | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
Traveler with Oak Barrels | Meet the inn owners from all regions (x8). Speak with inn proprietors across all eight regional towns; some areas require Chapter 7 progression. | Road crossing in Pailune | 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Solidarity III |
Rainbow Mane | Learn Theoric, Monty, Pororin, Castiel, Laurick, Alton, and Cromac's dyeing techniques | South of Alabastar Bridge, Varnia | 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Faded Abyss Artifact, 1x Solidarity II |
Contract of the Golden Crown | Deliver trade goods to the Hernandian, Demenissian, Varnian, and Delesyian royal courts | Northeast of Crimson Wall Shrine | 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Service II |
Above the Law Challenges (Master Du's Dare)
The 10 Above the Law Challenges involve criminal activities such as destroying banner pikes undetected, selling stolen goods to fences, and other outlaw-themed tasks. Completing all 10 unlocks the Shadowlord trophy.
Challenge | Objective | Location |
|---|---|---|
Night of the Silent Banner Pike | Destroy 10 Banner Pikes undetected | Anvil Riverside Terrace |
Under a Starlit Sky | Sell 10 pigs to a fence | Deepfog Basin farmlands |
The Herder's Lament | Details pending verification | Details pending verification |
Challenges and Changes (Alustin's Trials)
The 9 Challenges and Changes challenges (also known as Greymane's Vow) test your dedication to the Greymane faction and your willingness to explore unusual activities. Completing all 9 unlocks the Lord of Honor trophy.
Challenge | Objective | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
Abyssal Star That Cleaves the Heavens | Jump from the Abyss and reach the ground within 30 seconds. Teleport to any Abyss location, jump off, and accelerate your descent. | 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Abyssbane I |
Well-Informed Greymane | Visit all 12 Greymane Shrines across Pywel | 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Solidarity I |
Under the Ashen Banner Pike | Find 20 Greymanes. Recruit faction members during story and faction missions. | 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Solidarity I |
A Voyage Without Wind or Sails | Travel 2km without moving on your own. Board the Ironcrawler train and remain stationary. | 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Vigor I |
Consecutive Wins in Thrones | Win 3 matches of Thrones in a row | 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Fortune II |
Catch Cheating | Catch cheating during a minigame | 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Bloodbane II |
Tips
Hunting challenges require visiting different biomes to find all hide types and rare animals. The white animals for The End of Myth are scattered across distant regions.
Life challenges benefit from buying tools early. Purchase a Logging Axe from the Provisioner's Shop in Hernand to start gathering timber right away.
Trade challenges involve extensive travel between regions. Complete them alongside the main story to minimize backtracking.
Above the Law challenges often require nighttime activity. Wait until dark before attempting stealth-based objectives.
For the A Voyage Without Wind or Sails challenge, ride the Ironcrawler train and do not touch any movement inputs for the full 2km distance.