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Primus the Ancient is a boss enemy encountered during the Shackled God Faction Quest line in Crimson Desert. Primus is the third and final of three Ancients that must be defeated before players can confront Aeserion the Great Serpent at the Serpent Shrine. Located at Daggerhead Monolith just north of the Serpent Shrine in Delesyia, Primus is a flying boss that pelts the player with stone projectiles. While still a challenging encounter, Primus is generally considered easier to deal with than Praevus the Ancient because its attacks can be dodged rather than requiring environmental cover.
Primus the Ancient resides at Daggerhead Monolith, a landmark located just north of the Serpent Shrine in the Dewhaven Territory of Delesyia. If you have already visited the Serpent Shrine, Daggerhead Monolith is a short trip north.
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Region | Delesyia (Dewhaven Territory) |
Specific Location | Daggerhead Monolith (north of Serpent Shrine) |
Quest Line | Shackled God (Aeserion the Great Serpent) |
Boss Type | Flying |
Difficulty (Community Rank) | Moderate (easier than Praevus) |
Primus the Ancient can also be encountered at Arrowhead Rock, located southwest of Duehaven. This encounter is separate from the Shackled God questline and can be triggered independently. Start from the nearby abyss nexus and move toward Arrowhead Rock. Primus will appear and move over to Arrowhead Rock for the fight.
This alternate encounter is connected to the Assyrian great serpent questline and drops the same rewards, including the Ancient Reckoning abyss gear.
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
4,116 | |
Attack | 265 |
0 | |
100 | |
Knockout | 750 |
Fatal | 5 |
Slot | Item |
|---|---|
Upperbody | |
Foot | Primus Cloth Boots |
Cloak | Primus Cloth Cloak |
Hand |
Stock up on Arrows or Sleep Arrows from vendors before heading to Daggerhead Monolith. A bow is essential for this fight since Primus spends most of its time airborne. You do not need a heavily upgraded bow; even a basic one is sufficient because the fight revolves around the Focused Shot mechanic. Bring Palmar Pills as a safety net in case you take too many hits from the projectile barrages.
For the most effective approach, equip a bow with 100% Infinite Arrows gears combined with explosive arrows. This setup eliminates arrow management entirely and lets you focus on dodging projectile rain while maintaining consistent damage output.
Like the other Ancients, Primus must be brought down from the air before you can deal significant melee damage. Use Focused Shot (Hold aim with the bow, activate Focused Shot with L3+R3, mark Primus with R1, then release to fire four rapid arrows that deal stun damage). This builds the stagger meter quickly. Once the meter fills, Primus crashes to the ground and is briefly vulnerable.
Primus's signature attack is a barrage of stone projectiles fired in rapid succession. Unlike Praevus's meteor, which requires hiding behind cover, Primus's projectiles can be dodged with well-timed rolls. The stones deal heavy burst damage and can stun-lock you if several connect in a row, so continuous movement and rolling are critical during these phases.
Stay below Primus when possible. The projectile rain originates from above, so positioning yourself directly underneath makes it easier to read the trajectories and dodge laterally. The arena has several stone pillars that can be used as temporary cover if you need a moment to heal or reposition. Unlike Praevus's arena, there is no persistent environmental hazard on the ground, giving you more freedom of movement.
Open the fight with Focused Shot to begin building stagger from range.
Dodge laterally when Primus launches its projectile rain. Keep moving rather than standing still.
When Primus crashes to the ground after being staggered, close the gap and use Turning Slash or other high-damage melee combos.
Retreat and re-equip your bow once Primus takes flight again.
Use the arena pillars for cover if you need breathing room to heal.
Repeat the cycle until Primus is defeated. The fight typically takes only a few minutes with consistent Focused Shot usage.
Location | Primary Threat | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
Airborne combat, laser projectiles | Easiest | ||
Abyss Debris (west of Tashkalp) | Fire debuff + meteor one-shot combo | Hardest | |
Primus the Ancient | Daggerhead Monolith (north of Serpent Shrine) | Projectile rain, stun-lock burst | Moderate |
Focused Shot is king: This ability trivializes the stagger phase. Invest in Marksmanship Lv 2 and Focus Lv 2 before attempting this fight.
Dodge, don't tank: The projectile rain can stun-lock and burst you down if you try to absorb hits. Rolling is always the correct response.
Nature's Snare: This defensive ability works well against Primus's projectile attacks. Use it to block incoming stones and follow up with Nature's Snare Retribution for extra damage.
Melee windows are short: After staggering Primus, you only have a few seconds to deal damage before it takes off again. Prioritize your highest-damage combos during these openings.
Arrow supply: While the fight is not long, burning through Focused Shots can deplete your arrows. Bring extra from vendors to avoid running out mid-fight.
Defeating Primus the Ancient completes the third Ancient hunt in the Shackled God quest line. With all three Ancients defeated, the way is opened to confront Aeserion the Great Serpent at the Serpent Shrine.
Item | Description |
|---|---|
+2 Attack, +1 Attack Speed, +2% Stamina Regen | |
Wind Abyss Gear. Creates a deadly vortex around the enemy, dealing additional damage. | |
Increases knowledge learning speed. | |
Provides skill points and upgrade material. |
