Rainstorm Necklace

Overview

Rainstorm Necklace is an Epic (Tier 4) necklace accessory in Crimson Desert. A blue necklace set with a jewel condensed with the energy of water, it possesses the power to manipulate atmospheric moisture and summon rain on command. Unlike most necklaces that serve as passive stat sticks, the Rainstorm Necklace is a utility item whose real value lies in its active effect rather than its modest stats.

The necklace is obtained as a reward from the Longleaf Tribe quest line, which is part of the broader Pailune faction quest chain. Players must first complete Chapter 7 of the main story to unlock these faction quests. While its 4 Attack stat is unimpressive on its own and it cannot be refined, the Rainstorm Necklace becomes a powerful tool when paired with weather-dependent equipment like the Ring of Lightning.

Stats

Rainstorm Effect

The Rainstorm Necklace's defining feature is its active Rainstorm skill. When activated, the necklace triggers a weather change that brings rain to the surrounding area. This effect interacts with Crimson Desert's immersive weather system, meaning the rain does not begin instantly. Instead, clouds gradually gather and the environment shifts over time, creating a natural-looking transition.

Timing

After using the Rainstorm skill, there is a delay of roughly 90 seconds to 2 minutes before rain actually begins. The exact timing varies depending on your location and the current weather conditions. Once the rain starts, it lasts for approximately 5 minutes of real-world time. The necklace has a 3-hour cooldown measured in real-world time. Resting at a campfire or sleeping at an inn does not reset this cooldown, so players should plan their usage carefully.

Mechanics Summary

How to Obtain

The Rainstorm Necklace is a quest reward from the Longleaf Tribe faction within the Pailune militia quest line. Reaching this quest requires completing a lengthy chain of faction quests that only become available after finishing Chapter 7 of the main story. Below is the full quest progression required to earn this necklace.

Prerequisites

Complete Chapter 7 of the main story. This unlocks the Pailune faction quests, which include multiple sub-factions and bounty hunts.

Quest Chain

1. "Dark Shadow Engulfing the Fort" - Clear the fort and defeat the boss to begin the Pailune militia quest line.

2. "Crossroads of Succession" - Complete all 9 quests in this series. These involve clearing fortresses and defeating multiple bosses across the Pailune region.

3. "Bloodied Path" - A bounty quest targeting Blood Walker Cruis, a gimmick boss. Use Force Palm to fill his stagger bar, then attack his exposed core when he collapses. Repeat until defeated. Completing this bounty rewards the Crossroads Necklace.

4. "Nest of White Feathers" - Fight the legendary harpy boss Queen of the Skies. This is a flying boss, so ranged attacks are essential. Use arrows and bow skills to bring her down effectively.

5. Unlock the Skog Horn Tribe - Completing "Nest of White Feathers" unlocks a new sub-faction within the Pailune militia.

6. "Soul Shepherd" quest line - Complete the two quests in this chain for the Skog Horn Tribe. The quest line includes a memorable boss fight where fire-based attacks are particularly effective.

7. Clear Ridge Hunter Tannery - An outpost located northwest of Wayward Woods. Clear all enemies in the tannery to progress.

8. Unlock the Longleaf Tribe - After clearing the tannery, the Longleaf Tribe faction quests become available nearby.

9. "Forest Ground in Mud" - The final bounty quest, targeting Mud Walker Ludimir. This fight uses the same gimmick as Blood Walker Cruis: use Force Palm to fill the stagger bar, then attack when he is down. Ludimir drops a core used in Kuku Pot crafting. Completing this quest rewards the Rainstorm Necklace.

Synergy with Ring of Lightning

The Rainstorm Necklace's greatest strength is its synergy with the Ring of Lightning. The Ring of Lightning passively charges while it is raining, gaining one charge approximately every 2 minutes. Since the Rainstorm effect lasts about 5 minutes, a single activation of the necklace allows the Ring of Lightning to charge twice during one rainstorm.

Rain also reduces the lightning resistance of enemies who become wet, making all lightning-based attacks more effective during a rainstorm. This means the Ring of Lightning's charges hit harder while it's raining, creating a double benefit: you gain more charges and each charge deals increased damage.

Usage Tips

• Swap strategy: You do not need to keep the Rainstorm Necklace equipped permanently. Equip it, activate the Rainstorm skill, and then immediately swap back to your main necklace (such as a critical rate necklace). The rain will still arrive after the delay even though the necklace is no longer equipped.

• Plan around the cooldown: With a 3-hour real-world cooldown that cannot be skipped by resting, treat each activation as a strategic decision. Save it for boss fights, tough bounty targets, or situations where the Ring of Lightning synergy can make a real difference.

• Account for the delay: Since rain takes 90 seconds to 2 minutes to begin, activate the necklace before you engage a tough fight rather than during it. Trigger the effect while approaching a boss arena or before initiating a bounty hunt.

• Maximize Ring of Lightning charges: If you are using the Ring of Lightning, activate the Rainstorm Necklace and wait for rain to start before entering combat. This ensures you get the full 5 minutes of rain and both lightning charges.

• Low stats are irrelevant: The 4 Attack stat and inability to refine may seem like drawbacks, but the necklace is not meant to be worn full-time. Its value comes entirely from the Rainstorm active effect, which works even after swapping to a different necklace.

See Also

• Ring of Lightning - Ring that charges during rain, synergizes with Rainstorm

• Crossroads Necklace - Necklace obtained earlier in the same quest chain

• Accessories - Complete list of all accessories

• Necklaces - Overview of necklace accessories

• Equipment - Overview of all gear types

• Pailune - The faction whose quest line rewards this necklace

• Elemental Effects - How lightning and other elements interact with weather

• Force Palm - Key skill used in the bounty fights required to earn this item

Faction Quest Walkthrough

The necklace is gated behind the Longleaf Tribe faction quest Forest Drowning Mud. Reaching that quest requires several earlier faction chains, so the pickup is a multi-step commitment rather than a single detour.

Step 1: Finish Chapter 7 and Heal Pelu

Chapter 7 ends with the player defending and reclaiming Pelu against black bear attacks. With Pelu secure, begin the first part of chapter 8, Healing Pelu, by returning to Pelu and speaking with Torstein. He hands over Jan's Journal. Inspect and read each page to lock in the knowledge entry. This step may not be a hard requirement, but it is quick and keeps the quest prerequisites tidy.

Step 2: Complete the Pelu Militia Faction Quests

Open the journal, go to the faction quests tab, and find the Pelu Militia entries. Initially only a subset are visible; finishing them unlocks the rest. The full list that must be cleared:

• Crossroads of Succession (complete first to unlock the others)

• Bloody Path

• Nest of the White Feathers

• Dark Shadow Engulfing the Fort

• Giant's Leap

Giant's Leap can be held until last. The key is to finish all five so the next faction thread can trigger.

Step 3: Deep Rooted Soil

During the first part of Giant's Leap, the objective Fire Breathing Pack introduces an NPC looking for a gray mane. After that encounter, a new side quest pops up on the right side of the screen. This step will only appear if the five Pelu Militia quests above have been cleared. The new quest, Deep Rooted Soil, is a Skug Horn Tribe mission in which parents are searching for their missing child. Follow the marker into White Horn and defeat the boss at the end of the chain. The boss hits hard but is otherwise a standard fight.

Step 4: City in a Lightless Forest and Forest Drowning Mud

Returning to the parents after Deep Rooted Soil triggers City in a Lightless Forest, which instructs the player to visit the Longleaf Forest. From this point on, the Longleaf Tribe appears in the faction quests menu. Select Forest Drowning Mud and accept the bounty contract for Mud Walker Lutemer. Fast travel to the pin, grab the poster from the NPCs, and track down the boss.

Step 5: Defeat Mud Walker Lutemer

The bounty boss hits hard but has a clean counter: grapple him with the hook, use the triggers to pull left and right, and he collapses to the ground for a five to ten second damage window. A strong weapon and a few repeats finish the fight quickly. Turning in the bounty rewards the Rainstorm Necklace.

Climate Limitations

The necklace does not generate rainfall in cold regions. Areas that display a frost or sleet icon near the mini map clock continue to show that weather state even after the ability is used. Attempting to warm the area first with the Radiant Necklace does not override the frost state, so the rainstorm effect is unavailable for encounters staged in those biomes.

Visual Feedback Delay

The rainfall does not appear the moment the ability is activated. Expect roughly two to three minutes of in-game time before it visibly begins. On higher graphics presets the weather icon above the mini map often updates before the visual rain is obvious, so the icon is the most reliable confirmation that the ability fired successfully.