Overview
Red Needle is a Mythic grade dagger in Crimson Desert. It is classified as a one-handed weapon with a base Attack of 10 and a Critical Rate of Lv. 1. A sword forged from unknown material. Crafted with ancient skills now forgotten, this weapon is lighter than a standard sword. However, grasping its center of gravity is tricky, making it difficult to handle for anyone without mastery as a swordsman.
The Red Needle is forged from a material that has never been identified. The ancient smithing techniques used in its creation have been lost to time, making it impossible to replicate. Its lightweight construction makes it faster than most daggers, but its unusual center of gravity requires significant skill to wield effectively.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Weapon Type | Dagger (One-Handed) |
Grade | Mythic |
Attack | 10 |
Lv. 1 | |
Price | 1,170 Silver |
Like all daggers, this weapon can be refined from +0 to +10 at a Blacksmith, increasing its base Attack at each level. It also supports three Abyss Core slots for further stat customization.
How to Obtain
The Red Needle is a Mythic-grade weapon forged from unknown material. Its rarity and mysterious origins suggest it can be found through exploration of ancient ruins or hidden areas where relics of forgotten civilizations remain.
Lore
A sword forged from unknown material. Crafted with ancient skills now forgotten, this weapon is lighter than a standard sword. However, grasping its center of gravity is tricky, making it difficult to handle for anyone without mastery as a swordsman.
Combat Tips
Daggers are the fastest one-handed weapon subtype, allowing for rapid combo strings and quick recovery between attacks.
As a Mythic-grade weapon, the Red Needle has higher base stats and better scaling with refinement compared to lower-tier daggers.
The low Critical Rate means this dagger relies more on consistent damage than critical hits. Consider equipping critical-boosting Abyss Cores to compensate.
The Red Needle's unusual center of gravity makes it harder to handle but lighter than standard daggers. Its unique material gives it properties that cannot be replicated.
Daggers excel at applying quick damage between enemy attacks. Use dodge-cancel techniques to weave in and out of melee range, and prioritize hitting enemy weak points for bonus critical damage.
Visual Design
The Red Needle stands out among one-handed weapons because of its distinctive katana shape. While classified as a one-handed sword, its blade profile resembles a traditional curved katana rather than the straight-edged swords typical of the weapon class. Combined with its striking red blade, the Red Needle has a look that many players consider worth using for aesthetic reasons alone.
Although the red color is not entirely unique since most weapons in the game can be dyed to different colors, the blade shape itself is what makes the Red Needle visually distinct. For players who want a katana-style weapon in their right hand, this is one of the few options that delivers that silhouette.
Sanctum of Oblation Location
The Red Needle is found at the Sanctum of Oblation, located on the far eastern side of the map on a small island east of Dlesia. An abyss nexus fast travel point sits right beside the sanctum, making return trips convenient.
Lantern Puzzle
On the lowest level of the Sanctum of Oblation, a locked gate blocks a chest containing the sword. To open the gate:
From the gated chest, run around keeping the wall on your left.
Find a side room hidden behind spiderwebs.
Inside the side room, locate an unlit lantern.
Light the lantern. Through a hole in the wall, you can see the gate slide open.
Return to the chest and collect the Red Needle.
The entire sanctum run can be completed without engaging any of the hostile creatures inside, making it a quick pickup for players who are comfortable navigating past enemies.
See Also
Daggers (weapon type overview)
One-Handed Weapons (full category listing)
Weapons (all weapon types)
Blacksmith (refinement and crafting)
Abyss Gear (core slot customization)
Mani's Laboratory Walkthrough
The Red Needle is tucked deep inside a sanctum connected to Mani's Laboratory and Gate, located on the far eastern side of the world map. The trip is long, so the practical approach is to unlock a nearby teleport point first and return later rather than trying to run across the map in one go.
Step-by-Step Route
Fast travel to the eastern checkpoint nearest Mani's Laboratory and Gate.
Ride up the hill toward the sanctum, keeping to the ridges to avoid the swamp, which can slow or injure mounts.
Enter the sanctum and go down the first staircase. Mechanical patrols will follow you into the stairwell, where the narrow space makes them easy to deal with.
Back at the top, turn left inside the main hall, then take the immediate right and head downward.
Clear the cobwebs as you pass (they drop spider webs as a bonus material) and locate the power switch that unlocks the inner gate.
Activate the switch, backtrack up the stairs, take a right, and descend again to reach the chest containing the Red Needle.
Stats and Sockets
The Red Needle comes with sockets already populated for Critical Rate, Attack Speed, and Attack. Every socket can be unslotted and transferred to another weapon, so players who prefer a different loadout still benefit from the detour. The weapon itself can also be upgraded normally for those who want to main it.
Tips
Keep a healing item on your mount before the trip; the nearby swamp can injure horses mid-ride.
The sanctum's flying patrols are aggressive but not lethal. Sprint past them if you are underleveled.
Pair the Red Needle with a shield or off-hand for a classic sword-and-board style once the sockets are rearranged.
Sanctum Route
The Red Needle is stored inside a sanctum that does not need to be cleared. Enter through the front gates and look for a candle near the first corridor. Lighting the candle opens the path forward. Loop back around through the newly accessible passage, enter the chamber at the end, and grab the katana out of the chest. You can do the entire run without engaging any of the sanctum residents.