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Olvald's Logging Axe
April 4, 2026 at 04:33 AM
Major expansion: added Expert Logging passive details, blueprint location, crafting materials with sources, Demenissian Chainsaw comparison table, material farming tips
Olvald's Logging Axe is a special Logging Axe tool in Crimson Desert. Designed by the legendary craftsman Olvald of Pailune, this axe features perfect weight distribution that allows even massive trees to be felled in a single stroke with minimal effort. It is one of the most sought-after tools in the game because it provides the Expert Logging passive skill right out of the box, granting access to Flawless Timber without requiring heavy investment in tool upgrades.
An axe designed by Olvald of Pailune. Its perfect weight distribution allows even massive trees to be felled in a single stroke with minimal effort.
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Category | Tool |
Type | Axe |
Passive Skill | Expert Logging |
Bonus Effect | 20% chance to log additional timber per swing |
Crafting Station | Blacksmith |
Blueprint Location | Long Branch Shade Hideout (north of Paloon, Pailune region) |
The defining feature of Olvald's Logging Axe is the Expert Logging passive skill, which comes built into the tool. This passive unlocks the ability to harvest higher-quality wood from trees, including Fine Timber and Flawless Timber. Flawless Timber is a critical crafting material required for the best equipment upgrades and top-tier crafting recipes in the game.
In addition to the Expert Logging passive, the axe provides a 20% chance to log additional timber with each swing. This bonus means that over time you will accumulate significantly more wood than with a standard axe, making it extremely efficient for bulk resource gathering.
The only other tool in the game capable of producing Flawless Timber is the Demenissian Chainsaw. However, the Chainsaw requires significantly more investment before it can match Olvald's Logging Axe. The Demenissian Chainsaw must be upgraded to at least +6 to unlock Expert Logging Mastery, and obtaining the Chainsaw itself requires progressing the main story all the way to the Delissia chapter (roughly chapters 11 to 12), making it a very late-game acquisition.
By contrast, Olvald's Logging Axe can be obtained as soon as you discover the blueprint in the Pailune region and gather the necessary crafting materials. This makes it the preferred choice for players who want early access to Flawless Timber without waiting for the late-game Chainsaw.
Tool | Expert Logging | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Olvald's Logging Axe | Built-in (no upgrades needed) | Mid-game (blueprint + crafting materials) | 20% bonus timber chance; early Flawless Timber access |
Requires +6 upgrade | Late-game (Delissia chapters 11-12) | Fastest felling speed once upgraded; expensive to reach Expert tier |
The crafting recipe for Olvald's Logging Axe is found in the Long Branch Shade Hideout, located in the northern part of the Pailune region near the settlement of Paloon. To find it, head north from Paloon and look for a large tree with a hidden entrance built into its trunk. Enter the tree and descend into the hideout below, where you will find a red book (the Olvald's Logging Axe Blueprint) sitting on a table. Picking up this book permanently unlocks the crafting recipe at any blacksmith.
Once you have the blueprint, take the recipe to a blacksmith (such as the one in Hernand or any other major town) to craft the axe. The following materials are required:
Material | Quantity | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
15 | Dropped by elephants and rhinos found in the desert and savanna regions | |
5 | Plant Rubber Tree Seeds and harvest, or build reputation with troll scholars at the Scholastone Institute (gift Thin Hides to reach 100 reputation; they reward Rubber, Brimstone, and Mercury) | |
Required | Dropped by higher-tier animals such as crocodiles along the Red River (east side of the Crimson Desert region) |
Ivory drops reliably from elephants and rhinos. The best hunting grounds are the savanna and open desert plains. Target elephant and rhino herds for consistent drops. For more details, see the Ivory Locations guide.
Rubber can be obtained in two ways. The first is to plant Rubber Tree Seeds at your farm and harvest them when they mature. The second (and often faster) method is to build trust with the troll scholars at the Scholastone. Gift them Thin Hides repeatedly to increase your reputation. Once you reach 100 reputation, the troll scholars begin giving you Rubber, Brimstone, and Mercury as return gifts. This method is particularly efficient because Thin Hides are a common drop from low-level animals throughout the world.
Sturdy Hide drops from higher-tier animals. Crocodiles along the eastern bank of the Red River are one of the best sources. You can also check the Sturdy Hide Locations guide for a full list of farming spots.
Prioritize obtaining this axe early if you plan to invest heavily in crafting. Access to Flawless Timber opens up the best upgrade paths for weapons, armor, and camp buildings.
The 20% bonus timber chance stacks with normal logging output, so this axe is also excellent for stockpiling Timber and Fine Timber in bulk.
Start gifting Thin Hides to the Scholastone troll scholars as soon as you encounter them. Building reputation to 100 takes time, and the Rubber reward is useful for several crafting recipes beyond just this axe.
If you find yourself short on Ivory, check the desert regions for elephant and rhino spawns. These animals respawn on a regular cycle, so you can revisit the same hunting grounds.
The Long Branch Shade Hideout where the blueprint is found is easy to miss. Look for a large, distinctive tree with a door built into its base north of Paloon.
