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11Overview22One-handed weapons are a category of melee weapons in Crimson Desert that are wielded in a single hand, leaving the off-hand free to carry a shield, a dagger, or nothing at all. The category spans swords, axes, hammers, maces, and rapiers, giving players a broad set of options for different playstyles.44Sword and Shield is Kliff's default starting loadout, making one-handed weapons the first melee archetype most players experience. Compared to heavier two-handed alternatives, one-handed weapons deliver fast, versatile strikes that are ideal for building combos and reacting quickly to enemy movements.77One-handed weapons can be paired with shields for a defensive, block-and-counter approach, or dual-wielded for aggressive combo chains. This flexibility makes them one of the most adaptable weapon families in the game's combat system.99Weapon Subtypes1111Each subtype within the one-handed category has distinct attack animations, damage profiles, and tactical roles. The table below summarizes the key differences.1313ImageSubtypeCharacteristicsBest Used ForSwordsFast swing speed, balanced damage, wide combo varietyGeneral-purpose combat; the most versatile one-handed optionAxesBrutal wide arcs, higher per-hit damage than swordsCrowd damage and cleaving through groups of enemiesHammers / MacesStrong stagger effects, capable of breaking enemy defensesFighting armored enemies and shield-bearing opponentsRapierPrecise thrusting attacks with devastating riposte countersDueling single targets; Damiane's signature weapon, often paired with a buckler1615Swords are the most common subtype and the easiest to pick up for new players. Axes trade some combo flexibility for raw cleave damage. Hammers and maces lean into stagger, punishing enemies who rely on blocking. The rapier rewards precise timing and is particularly effective in one-on-one encounters where riposte windows can be exploited consistently.1716Complete One-Handed Weapon List1918There are 222 confirmed one-handed weapons in Crimson Desert. Each weapon has a base Attack (ATK) value, optional stat bonuses, a number of core slots for slotting ability cores, and possible special effects. Weapons can be obtained through crafting, merchant purchases, boss drops, quest rewards, challenge completions, or as starting equipment for different characters.2120The table below lists every confirmed one-handed weapon sorted by base ATK from lowest to highest. Stat abbreviations: Crit = Critical Hit Chance, Atk Speed = Attack Speed.2322ImageNameATKStatsCore SlotsSpecialSourceCrude Club11Atk Speed Lv.13NoneCraft: Iron Ore x5, Copper Ore x2Glenmore Sword10Atk Speed Lv.13NoneCraft: Iron Ore x5, Copper Ore x2Balton Hammer11Crit Lv.13NoneCraft: Iron Ore x5, Copper Ore x2Timberham Axe10Crit Lv.23NoneCraft: Iron Ore x5, Copper Ore x2Balton Mace13None3NoneCraft: Iron Ore x5, Copper Ore x2Bekker Hammer13None3NoneCraft: Iron Ore x5, Copper Ore x2Grace Rapier11None3NoneCraft: Iron Ore x5, Copper Ore x2Sword of the Wolf12None3NoneKliff starting weaponThalwynd Hammer12Crit Lv.13NoneThalwynd region merchant or lootSword of the Lord13Atk Speed Lv.23Core: Wind SlashBoss drop from KailokLambert Axe14Crit Lv.13NoneMerchant or loot dropSydmon Sword14Crit Lv.13NoneSydmon region merchant or lootMining Knuckledrill16Crit Lv.15Mining Mastery 10%Mining-related quest rewardThe Grove's Thorn16Atk Speed Lv.13Core: Spirit on HitExploration rewardWells Mace16None3NoneMerchant or loot dropWhite Wind Rapier16Atk Speed Lv.13NoneDamiane starting weaponMelted Ambition17Atk Speed Lv.23Core: GroundsurgeSell value: 14.32 SilverTauria Curved Sword16Atk Speed Lv.13Core: Crow's PursuitQuest: Toward the NestSilver Wolf Axe18Crit Lv.1, Atk Speed Lv.13NoneOongka starting weaponWolf's Fang18Crit Lv.1, Atk Speed Lv.13Cores: Crit I, Elite DMG +4%, Atk Speed IChallenge: Podium of ResolveAcorn Mace16Spirit on Hit1Restores SpiritDemessian RuinsAcria Sword19Crit Rate Lv.23GroundsurgeStellen ManorDekkar Sword14-2-World LootOctarr's Legacy17-2-Sand Grave OasisSurvivor's Solitude17Crit Lv.1, Spd Lv.13Atk Speed IDeath's Grip CavernGilliam Axe14Crit Lv.evel 13None--Golden Sword16Atk Speed Lv.1, Crit Lv.03None--Dekarr Hammer13Atk Speed Lv.0, Crit Lv.13None--Entwined Red Thread Hammer13Atk Speed Lv.0, Crit Lv.13None--Sydmon Hammer13Atk Speed Lv.1, Crit Lv.03None--Bonepit Mace13Atk Speed Lv.1, Crit Lv.03None--Ring of the Earth18Crit Lv.13None3.69 SilverBekker Axe14Crit Lv.evel 13None82 Copper CoinsShackle of Might19Crit Lv.23NoneNot available for purchaseLegionary's Gladius12Atk Speed Lv.1--None2.45 Silver CoinsFallen Kingdom's Sword16--3None1.00 Silver CoinHollow Visage17Atk Speed Lv.2, Crit Lv.13None8.86 SilverGrey Wolf's Sword16Crit Lv.evel 13None11.33 Silver CoinsSpada Sword30Atk Speed Lv.2--None--Rogue's Mace13Crit Lv.evel 13None71 Silver CoinsWells Sword12Atk Speed Level 13None80 Copper CoinsVolono Sword16Atk Speed Level 13None2.28 Silver CoinsFated Shadow1Atk Speed 13None--Kordaav Mace17--3None2.65 Silver CoinsFallen Kingdom's Rapier17Atk Speed Level 2, Crit Lv.evel 03None20.58 Silver CoinsDelesyian Dagger15Atk Speed Lv.13NoneWorld LootBeehive Club18None3NoneUnknownBekker Dagger10Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownNoble Bow-Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownBlack Iron Axe12Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownAeserion Sword12None3NoneUnknownAlabaster Curved Sword12None3NoneUnknownDarkbringer22Crit Lv.3, Atk Speed Lv.15NoneUnknownChillfallen Sword10Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownLambert Rapier9Atk Speed Lv.23NoneUnknownGreedy Lightningblade10Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownKnightlord's Sword10Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownRed Needle19Crit Lv.2, Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownNazk Sword12None3NoneUnknownSavage Sawblade12None3NoneUnknownOdeck Wooden Club Mace13None3NoneUnknownPailunese Riteblade12Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownSpecter Sword16None3NoneUnknownSword of Greed21Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownCrow Brothers' Axe10Crit Lv.23NoneUnknownSword of the Fleeting10Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownSword of Wayward Woods22None3NoneUnknownKadel Mace11Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownMace of Betrayal11Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownDewhaven Longsword-Crit Lv.0, Atk Speed Lv.00NoneUnknownSaltroad Mace11Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownSavage Woodland Spirit Killer11Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownHwando19Crit Lv.1, Atk Speed Lv.01NoneUnknownVolono Rapier11Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownSydmon Dagger16Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownVarnian Dagger14Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownAtor's Finger12Crit Lv.53NoneUnknownKylus Dagger16Crit Lv.5, Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownBekker Greataxe14None10NoneUnknownGoblin King's Treasure Dagger14Crit Lv.53NoneUnknownCompetition Sword10Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownArtisan's Hand13None3NoneUnknownRed Rage10Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownPeltree Sword10Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownFrozen Anguish25None2NoneUnknownAeserion Mace11Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownMace of Ambition11Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownVarnian Sword10Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownAlabaster Mace11Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownDesert Hammer11Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownDrakhan Hammer11Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownIris Mace13None3NoneUnknownFrozen Soul11Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownLanford Mace13None3NoneUnknownLanford Hammer11Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownMace of Resolve13None3NoneUnknownMace of the Fleeting11Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownMarching Baton11Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownMarni Devotee's Mace11Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownSorcerer's Massage Stick13None3NoneUnknownSpine of the Earth11Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownBrass Rose Rapier9Crit Lv.1, Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownElenore Rapier9Crit Lv.1, Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownInquisitor's Rapier9Atk Speed Lv.23NoneUnknownRapier of Amity11Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownVessel of Dark Pursuit25Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownRoyal Oath11Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownLiberre Rapier9Atk Speed Lv.23NoneUnknownFallen Noble's Rapier9Crit Lv.1, Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownDueling Rapier9Crit Lv.1, Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownElemore Rapier9Crit Lv.1, Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownGilliam Rapier11Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownLeonne Rapier11Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownAeserion Dagger10Crit Lv.63NoneUnknownAlabaster Dagger10Crit Lv.5, Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownGolden Fire12None3NoneUnknownCrow Brothers' Dagger10Crit Lv.63NoneUnknownDagger of Dark Pursuit12Crit Lv.53NoneUnknownDekarr Dagger10Crit Lv.63NoneUnknownKing's Dagger10Crit Lv.5, Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownAir Blaster24None3NoneUnknownBlaster No. 812None3NoneUnknownMarni Tank Blaster10Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownReinforced Steel Blaster10Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownWyvern Blaster10Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownVolcanic Blaster12None3NoneUnknownLanford Axe12Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownDelonde Axe10Crit Lv.1, Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownParashu Axe10Crit Lv.23NoneUnknownCopper Knuckledrill22None3NoneUnknownRhias's Axe10Crit Lv.23NoneUnknownMuskan's Lower Body Clone10None3NoneUnknownMuskan's Upper Body Clone10None3NoneUnknownDemenissian Chainsaw11None3NoneUnknownTardik Axe12Crit Lv.13NoneUnknownMechanical Clockwork Blaster10Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownSilverwolf Axe10Crit Lv.1, Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownOrdinary Gloves-None3NoneUnknownEastern Witch's Fan-None3NoneUnknownDouble-Headed Axe of Greed10Crit Lv.23NoneUnknownKylus Axe10Crit Lv.23NoneUnknownLeofric Double-Headed Axe10Crit Lv.1, Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownMaeve Axe10Crit Lv.1, Atk Speed Lv.13NoneUnknownDiver's Machine Knuckledrill18None3NoneUnknownBlack Sun----LegendarySword: A shield of Bastier, the grand general of Demeniss. Thick wrought iron was...1,057 SilverDekarr Sword----RareSword: A traditional sword forged to emulate the martial prowess of the Forgotten...174 SilverFurious Waves Gauntlet28--LegendaryGauntlet: Sir Catfish's weapon of choice.4,860 SilverIron Fists Gauntlet28--LegendaryGauntlet: A fist weapon (R).4,860 SilverAncient ShieldDEF 1DEF Eff. 15, Atk Speed Lv.2MythicShield: A shield discovered in ancient ruins of unknown age. It appears to be made from...1,510 SilverDelesyian Ornamental ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1MythicShield: A shield designed in Delesyia using repurposed siege engine parts. Thick metal...1,510 SilverDemeniss Royal Guard ShieldDEF 3DEF Eff. 5MythicShield: The shield of the Demeniss Royal Guard. Even in an era of confusion over whose...1,510 SilverKutum ShieldDEF 4DEF Eff. 22MythicShield: A shield infused with the energy of an ancient weapon. While its thin frame may...1,710 SilverShield of RadianceDEF 3DEF Eff. 5MythicShield: A folding shield made by House Spencer. It is said that the head of the house...1,510 SilverArtisan's Ornamented ShieldDEF 3DEF Eff. 5LegendaryShield: A folding shield made by House Spencer. Confident in the shield's performance,...1,057 SilverDrake ShieldDEF 3DEF Eff. 5LegendaryShield: A shield once used by Tristan, the Flame Knight. It bears a device shaped like...3,780 SilverFrostbone ShieldDEF 1DEF Eff. 15, Atk Speed Lv.2LegendaryShield: A shield adorned with the bones of an unidentified animal. Legend says the...1,057 SilverGolden Kerria ShieldDEF 1DEF Eff. 15, Atk Speed Lv.2LegendaryShield: A folding shield made by House Spencer. Most people are unaware of its history...1,057 SilverGolden ShieldDEF 1DEF Eff. 15, Atk Speed Lv.2LegendaryShield: A shield that gleams with dazzling golden light. The Knight of Fortune clad his...1,057 SilverLifsoth Large ShieldDEF 4DEF Eff. 22LegendaryShield: A shield crafted from the rugged bark of an ancient tree. On a battlefield...1,197 SilverLucon Large ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 25LegendaryShield: An ornately decorated shield. The jewels embedded in it are all finely crafted...1,197 SilverMirror of NightDEF 3DEF Eff. 5LegendaryShield: A shield the Antumbra Order used in their human-sacrifice rituals. It looks...1,057 SilverNorth Wind ShieldDEF 6DEF Eff. 20LegendaryShield: A warrior's shield that once protected the tribes. Legend has it that a warrior...1,197 SilverRekel Large ShieldDEF 6DEF Eff. 20LegendaryShield: A shield crafted by Rekel, the craftsman that represents Calphade. known for...1,197 SilverRekel Large Spiked ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 25LegendaryShield: A shield crafted by Rekel, the craftsman that represents Calphade. Rekel's...1,197 SilverRhonid Large ShieldDEF 4DEF Eff. 22LegendaryShield: A masterpiece born of imitation. Ronnie was once an obscure blacksmith who...1,197 SilverRunewalker ShieldDEF 3DEF Eff. 5LegendaryShield: A shield made from a piece of Runewalker Vordis's head after defeating it. It...1,057 SilverShield of ConvictionDEF 4DEF Eff. 22LegendaryShield: A shield that is the very symbol of the Marquis who rules Calphade. The...1,197 SilverStaglord's ShieldDEF 1DEF Eff. 15, Atk Speed Lv.2LegendaryShield: The shield held by the last king of a forgotten realm until his final breath....1,057 SilverBlack Oath ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1EpicShield: A shield said to have been used in a ritual of denial. However, this is merely...604 SilverBlazing ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1EpicShield: A shield inspired by desert legends. In Crimson Desert, tales are told of a...604 SilverDemenissian Shield of LoyaltyDEF 1DEF Eff. 15, Atk Speed Lv.2EpicShield: A shield issued to Demenissian soldiers. A soldier's duty is to protect the...604 SilverDemenissian Shield of ObedienceDEF 1DEF Eff. 15, Atk Speed Lv.2EpicShield: A shield issued to Demenissian soldiers. A soldier's duty is to hold the shield...604 SilverDemenissian Shield of ValorDEF 1DEF Eff. 15, Atk Speed Lv.2EpicShield: A shield issued to Demenissian soldiers. A soldier's duty is to muster courage...604 SilverDemenissian Silver-Decorated ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1EpicShield: A folding shield crafted by House Spencer. It is lighter than other folding...604 SilverDemenissian Soldier's Large ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 25EpicShield: A shield issued to Demenissian soldiers. A soldier's duty is to never retreat,...684 SilverDewhaven ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1EpicShield: A shield forged in Dewhaven Keep. With the advancement of technology, Delesyia...604 SilverFreesword's ShieldDEF 3DEF Eff. 5EpicShield: A shield crudely patched together from scrap metal. It looks shabby, but it's...604 SilverIris ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1EpicShield: A shield bearing the name of an old Demenissian house. "The knight, famed for...604 SilverKite ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1EpicShield: An infantry shield built for formations where holding the line is paramount. At...604 SilverLanford Large ShieldDEF 4DEF Eff. 22EpicShield: A shield crafted by House Lanford of Calphade. In Calphade, the worth of a...684 SilverMass-Produced Rekel Large ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 25EpicShield: A shield crafted by Rekel, before his rise to fame. His talent blossomed by...684 SilverOath Ring ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1EpicShield: A shield forged from the will to protect Pailune. The honorable warriors of the...604 SilverRattan ShieldDEF 3DEF Eff. 5EpicShield: A shield made by the people of Sunset Valley from processed rattan. Though many...604 SilverRising Arrow ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1EpicShield: A shield forged in Calphade. True to its nickname, the "Unyielding Shield,"...604 SilverSaint's BlessingDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1EpicShield: A shield used by Reventine priests. Though it looks like it'd break easily...604 SilverShell of the FleetingDEF 1DEF Eff. 15, Atk Speed Lv.2EpicShield: A shield used by the earthen soldiers of Hexe Sanctuary. The sorcery that uses...604 SilverShield of BetrayalDEF 4DEF Eff. 22EpicShield: The shield of the traitor, Cassius Morten. Ironically, even after abandoning...684 SilverShield of SacrificeDEF 6DEF Eff. 20EpicShield: Fortain, the Cursed Knight's shield. He gained formidable power through a...684 SilverTardik ShieldDEF 3DEF Eff. 5EpicShield: A shield of the now vanished Tardik Freeswords. "Like so many other freesword...604 SilverThe Laughing Marionette ShieldDEF 6DEF Eff. 20EpicShield: A shield used as safety equipment at the Demeniss Circus. Just how reckless are...684 SilverTwisted ThornsDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1EpicShield: A shield taken from the desert Abyss specters. It's made from a material like...604 SilverBalgran ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1RareShield: A shield card in the likeness of a grey wolf. Its origins are unknown, but in...1 SilverDekarr ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1RareShield: A shield crafted in the traditional Odeck style. It was restored based on...302 SilverDemenissian Gold-Decorated ShieldDEF 3DEF Eff. 5RareShield: A folding shield made by House Spencer. House Spencer poured its heart into...1 SilverGale ShieldDEF 6DEF Eff. 10, Atk Speed Lv.1RareShield: A shield that can absorb and store impact. It can unleash the force of the...1,260 SilverGilded ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1RareShield: A shield adorned with gold leaf. The Twilight Messengers wear lavish equipment...302 SilverGilliam Large ShieldDEF 6DEF Eff. 20RareShield: A large shield crafted by House Gilliam. It is said to have been designed...342 SilverKhaled ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1RareShield: A shield of unclear origin, as if it drifted in from another world. It was...1 SilverLarge Gilded ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 25RareShield: A large shield covered in gold leaf. Though gilded, it does nothing to improve...342 SilverMusket ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1RareShield: A shield once issued to the infantry of Fort Musket. Made heavy and sturdy to...302 SilverOdeck Hardwood ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1RareShield: A shield crafted entirely from Odeck timber. Specially treated to withstand...302 SilverReinforced Warspike Large ShieldDEF 4DEF Eff. 22RareShield: A shield once kept in House Alfonso's armory. These days, it's better known as...342 SilverRoyal Guard ShieldDEF 3DEF Eff. 5RareShield: A Royal Guard Headstart Shield. Not issued to individuals, they are managed...302 SilverShield of a Blossoming Spring DayDEF 1DEF Eff. 15, Atk Speed Lv.2RareShield: A shield painted with bright flowers in the hope of peace's return. As the...302 SilverShield of RingingDEF 5DEF Eff. 7, Atk Speed Lv.2RareShield: A shield that can absorb and store impact. It can unleash the force of the...3,780 SilverShotgun ShieldDEF 7DEF Eff. 13RareShield: A shield that can absorb and store impact. It can use the force of the attacks...1,260 SilverSydmon Kite ShieldDEF 3DEF Eff. 5RareShield: A shield, bearing the name of Sydmon, the ordinary blacksmith. "But on one...302 SilverSydmon Round ShieldDEF 3DEF Eff. 5RareShield: A shield, bearing the name of Sydmon, the ordinary blacksmith. "The brand of...302 SilverThalwynd Large ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 25RareShield: A shield forged in Calphade. Though the outpost has flourished into a town, its...342 SilverThorny Warspike Large ShieldDEF 6DEF Eff. 20RareShield: A shield once kept in House Alfonso's armory. These days, it's better known as...342 SilverBalton Large ShieldDEF 6DEF Eff. 20UncommonShield: A mass-produced greatshield named after the apprentice knight Balton. His...171 SilverBalton ShieldDEF 3DEF Eff. 5UncommonShield: A mass-produced shield named after the apprentice knight Balton. He was said to...151 SilverBekker Large ShieldDEF 4DEF Eff. 22UncommonShield: A worn shield named after Bekker, the miserly warrior. "A weapon is a true...171 SilverBekker ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1UncommonShield: A worn shield named after the miserly warrior, Bekker. "Folks could barely hold...151 SilverBlue Scout ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1UncommonShield: A shield for the scouts who are the first to track down news across Pywel....1 SilverCity Guard's ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1UncommonShield: A metal shield crafted to show the guard's prestige. Its excessive weight...151 SilverCompetition ShieldDEF 3DEF Eff. 5UncommonShield: A shield used for matches. Proper protective gear is essential for safe bouts....151 SilverEastern Wanderer's ShieldDEF 3DEF Eff. 5UncommonShield: A metal shield once mass-produced at a smithy. Although no longer in...151 SilverFlame Knight's ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1UncommonShield: A shield used by the Flame Knights. True to their name, the order is renowned...151 SilverGrey Wolf Wooden ShieldDEF 3DEF Eff. 5UncommonShield: A shield made from Pailunese wood. Sturdy but heavy enough to be unwieldy for...1 SilverPurple Scout ShieldDEF 2DEF Eff. 2, Atk Speed Lv.1UncommonShield: A shield for the scouts who are the first to track news across Pywel. Should...1 SilverShield of the PhantomDEF 2DEF Eff. 25UncommonShield: Fortain, the Cursed Knight's shield. He gained formidable power through a...171 Silver2524Attack values range from 10 (entry-level crafted gear such as the Crude Club and Glenmore Sword) up to 18 (high-end weapons like Wolf's Fang and the Silver Wolf Axe). Most craftable weapons at the low end require Iron Ore x5 and Copper Ore x2, making them accessible early in the game. The Mining Knuckledrill is unique for having 5 core slots instead of the standard 3, and the Wolf's Fang comes preloaded with three built-in cores.2625Four weapons come as starting equipment for specific characters: the Sword of the Wolf for Kliff, the White Wind Rapier for Damiane, the Silver Wolf Axe for Oongka, and the Wolf's Fang as a challenge reward from the Podium of Resolve.2827Notable Weapons3029Several one-handed weapons stand out due to unique properties or story significance.3231Sword of the Wolf3433Kliff's starting weapon. At 12 ATK with no special bonuses, it is a reliable baseline that new players use throughout the early hours. Its 3 core slots allow customization through ability cores as players unlock them.3635Sword of the Lord3837Drops from the boss Kailok and comes with Attack Speed Lv.2 (a higher tier than most weapons) plus a built-in Wind Slash core. At 13 ATK, the raw damage is moderate, but the speed bonus and free core make it one of the best early-to-mid-game swords.4039White Wind Rapier4241Damiane's starting weapon and the strongest rapier in the confirmed list at 16 ATK with Attack Speed Lv.1. Combined with Damiane's rapier-focused moveset, this weapon enables rapid riposte chains right from the start.4443Mining Knuckledrill4645Both a combat weapon and a mining tool. At 16 ATK with 5 core slots and a Mining Mastery perk (10% additional ore chance), it is the only one-handed weapon that serves a dual purpose. Players who invest time in ore gathering will find this weapon invaluable for both combat and resource collection.4847The Grove's Thorn5049At 16 ATK, this weapon combines Attack Speed Lv.1 with Spirit restoration on hit, making it one of the few weapons that also functions as a sustain tool. Players who rely on Spirit-consuming abilities benefit from passive Spirit regeneration during melee combos.5251Melted Ambition5453One of the higher-ATK one-handed weapons at 17. It carries Attack Speed Lv.2 and a built-in Groundsurge core, which releases a shockwave on heavy attacks. The combination of speed and area damage makes it effective for clearing groups of enemies. Its sell value of 14.32 Silver suggests it can be found as loot rather than crafted.5655Tauria Curved Sword5857Rewarded from the quest "Toward the Nest," this curved sword sits at 17 ATK with Attack Speed Lv.1 and a built-in Crow's Pursuit core. Crow's Pursuit is a gap-closing core that lunges toward a target, making this sword particularly effective for chasing down mobile enemies.6059Silver Wolf Axe6261Oongka's starting weapon and one of the strongest one-handed weapons at 18 ATK. It carries both Crit Lv.1 and Attack Speed Lv.1, giving it a balanced offensive profile. The dual stat bonuses make it effective without requiring specific core investments.6463Wolf's Fang6665The most powerful one-handed weapon at 18 ATK, earned by completing the Podium of Resolve challenge. It comes preloaded with three built-in cores: Crit I, Elite DMG +4%, and Atk Speed I. No other one-handed weapon offers this many built-in bonuses, making Wolf's Fang the top-tier choice for players who clear the endgame challenge content.6867Combat Style7069One-handed weapons excel at sustained pressure through rapid combo chains. Their fast recovery between swings means players can string together light attacks, dodge-cancel mid-combo, and quickly re-engage without committing to long animation locks. This makes them forgiving for newer players while still offering depth at higher skill levels.7271Shield pairing is the classic defensive approach. Blocking with a shield absorbs incoming damage and opens up parry windows that stagger the attacker, creating an opportunity for a punishing counter-combo. Kliff's default Sword and Shield build is designed around this loop of blocking, parrying, and countering.7473Dual-wielding strips away the defensive safety of a shield in exchange for pure offensive output. With a weapon in each hand, players can chain alternating strikes for higher sustained damage and faster combo meters. This style rewards aggressive positioning and dodge-based defense rather than blocking.7675The rapier introduces a third style focused on precision. Damiane's rapier and buckler combination centers on timed ripostes: deflecting an enemy attack at the right moment and immediately punishing with a rapid thrust. The buckler provides a smaller block window than a full shield, but successful parries lead to more damaging counter-attacks.7877Refinement8079Every weapon in Crimson Desert can be refined at a blacksmith to increase its base Attack value. Refinement requires materials (typically ores and sometimes monster parts) plus a silver fee that grows with each level. Weapons can be refined up to 10 levels, and each level adds roughly +2 to +3 Attack to the weapon's base stat. A fully refined weapon therefore gains between 20 and 30 additional Attack on top of its starting value.8281Reversibility and Progression8483Refinement is not reversible, but you keep all accumulated levels if you switch to a different weapon and later return to the refined one. The materials needed increase at higher refinement tiers, so most players refine their primary weapon steadily while saving rarer ores for the final few levels. Refinement affects only the base Attack stat; it does not change special stats like Critical Hit Chance or Attack Speed bonuses.8685The cost efficiency of refinement makes it worthwhile to refine even mid-tier weapons that you plan to use for a while. A Balton Hammer refined to level 5, for example, reaches roughly 20 to 22 Attack, which is competitive with an unrefined Lambert Axe at base 14. Players who invest in refinement early will find the mid-game significantly smoother as enemy health pools increase.8887Acquisition9089One-handed weapons can be obtained through several methods across the world of Crimson Desert:9291SourceDetailsStarting equipment:Kliff begins the game with a basic sword and shield loadout, providing immediate access to the one-handed weapon class.Crafting:Players can craft one-handed weapons using gathered materials at crafting stations found in towns and settlements. Different recipes unlock higher-tier weapons.Merchants:Weapon vendors in major towns sell a selection of one-handed weapons. Availability varies by region and story progress.Enemy drops:Defeated enemies and bosses can drop one-handed weapons as loot. Rare and named variants have lower drop rates from tougher foes.Quest rewards:Certain main story and side quests reward unique one-handed weapons upon completion.9493Upgrading one-handed weapons through the equipment enhancement system improves their base damage, stagger values, and may unlock additional combo finishers. Players should prioritize upgrading whichever subtype matches their preferred combat style.
