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Refinement and Upgrade Materials - Version 19 vs Version 20
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11Overview22Equipment upgrades in Crimson Desert are handled through the Refining System at Blacksmiths located in towns across Pywel. The primary Blacksmith is found in Hernand. To refine a piece of gear, players select the Refinement option and provide the required materials. Higher-level upgrades require rarer materials along with Abyss Artifacts.55Materials fall into three broad categories: wood (for wooden shields), ores and gems (for weapons, plate armor, metal shields, and jewelry), and animal/miscellaneous materials (for leather armor, soft armor, cloaks, and jewelry). Each category has its own gathering method and tool requirements.77How to Gather Materials99Two specialized tools are needed for resource gathering. Both can be purchased at the Provisioner's Shop in Hernand. Players can also use certain combat abilities as substitutes in the field.1111ToolUseAlternativeLogging AxeFell trees for Timber and Fine TimberTurning Slash abilityPickaxeStrike ore and crystal deposits for metals and gemsForce Palm Attack ability1313Animal materials come from hunting wildlife across Pywel, and miscellaneous materials like cloth, fleece, and feathers come from camp production, enemy drops, and world exploration.1414Ores and Metals1616Ores are mined from rock deposits found along cliffs, inside caves, and on mountain walls. They are used to upgrade weapons, plate armor, and metal shields at the Blacksmith.1818MaterialPrimary RegionsUsed ForIron OreHernand, Demeniss, DelesyiaWeapons, plate armor, metal shieldsCopper OreHernand, Demeniss, Delesyia, Crimson DesertWeapons, plate armor, metal shields, jewelryBloodstonePailune, Crimson Desert, DelesyiaWeapons, armor, metal shieldsScolecite OreCrimson Desert (northern road, Tashkalp)Weapons, plate armor, metal shieldsGold OreVarious regionsWeapons, plate armor, metal shieldsSilver OreVarious regionsWeapons, plate armor, metal shields2020Gems and Crystals2121Gems are mined from crystal deposits, which look different from standard ore veins. They tend to appear in mountainous terrain, caves, and harder-to-reach areas. Gems are primarily used to upgrade jewelry.2323MaterialPrimary RegionsUsed ForAzuriteCrimson Desert, Demeniss, Hernand, DelesyiaJewelryGarnetDemeniss, DelesyiaJewelryEpidotePailune, Delesyia, Crimson Desert borderlandsJewelryDiamondHernand, Demeniss, Crimson DesertJewelry2525Wood Materials2626Wood is gathered by felling trees with a Logging Axe. After chopping a tree down, continue hitting the fallen trunk to break it into collectible pieces. Wood materials are used to upgrade wooden shields.2828MaterialSourceUsed ForTimberAny tree (Logging Axe)Wooden shield upgradesFine TimberAny tree (Logging Axe)Wooden shield upgradesFlawless TimberRare tree dropsHigher-tier wooden shield upgrades3030Animal Materials3131Animal materials come from hunting wildlife throughout Pywel. Different animal sizes yield different material types. These are primarily used for leather armor and jewelry upgrades.3333MaterialSourceUsed ForSmall BoneHunting small animalsLeather armor, jewelryLarge BoneHunting large animalsLeather armor, jewelryThin HideHunting small animalsLeather armor, jewelryThick HideHunting large animalsLeather armor, jewelryShort Hair HideHunting specific animalsLeather armor, jewelryLong Hair HideHunting specific animalsLeather armor, jewelrySturdy HideHunting large or tough animalsLeather armor, jewelryFangHunting predatorsLeather armor, jewelry3535Miscellaneous Materials3636These materials are used for soft armor, cloaks, and certain jewelry upgrades. Sources vary from camp production to enemy drops and world exploration.3838MaterialSourceUsed ForCloth PiecesEnemy drops, world explorationSoft armor, cloaks, jewelryFleeceRanch animals at campSoft armor, cloaks, jewelryFeatherHunting birds, world explorationSoft armor, cloaks, jewelryIvoryHunting large animalsSoft armor, cloaks, jewelrySpider WebCaves, spider enemiesSoft armor, cloaks, jewelry4040Abyss Artifacts4141In addition to standard materials, higher-tier refinements require Abyss Artifacts. These are obtained through combat: defeating enemies, completing challenges, and earning quest rewards. They cannot be gathered from the open world like other materials.4343Tips4545Buy your Pickaxe and Logging Axe early from the Provisioner's Shop in Hernand. Having both tools on hand lets you gather any deposit you come across during exploration.Ore deposits respawn over time, so revisiting productive areas is a reliable farming strategy.Each ore or crystal deposit contains up to 6 pieces of material per harvest.The Force Palm Attack and Turning Slash can substitute for the Pickaxe and Logging Axe respectively, letting you gather without switching tools.Expanding your Greymane Camp unlocks passive material production, including fleece from ranch animals.Rarer materials like Diamond and Epidote tend to be found in caves and hard-to-reach locations rather than along roads.4747Confirmed Materials4949The following materials have been identified in official trailers, press releases, and hands-on previews.5151MaterialSourcePrimary UsesTimber / LumberLogging (tree felling)Camp construction, crafting tools and weaponsOre / MineralsMiningBlacksmithing, equipment upgrades, camp constructionSilverCompanion dispatch missionsCamp construction, tradingClayCompanion dispatch missionsCamp constructionFlowersWild gatheringAlchemy (dyes, potions, salves)Insects / BugsWild gatheringAlchemyLavenderGathering (seen in hands-on footage)Crafting material (specific use unconfirmed; likely alchemy)HerbsRegional gatheringAlchemy, possibly cookingMeatHunting, ranchingCookingMilkRanching (livestock)CookingBarleyTrading / vendorsFood, trading goodsFishFishingCooking, vendor salesFur / HidesHuntingCrafting materials5353Gathering Methods5454Resources are collected through six distinct gathering activities, each feeding into different crafting disciplines.5656ActivityTool RequiredMaterials ProducedMiningPickaxeOre, minerals, gemsLoggingWood-cutting axeTimber, lumberHuntingBow (unlimited durability)Meat, fur, hides, animal materialsFishingFishing rodFish (cooking ingredients, trading goods)Flower and Insect CollectionNone (hand gathering)Flowers, insects (alchemy ingredients)Herb GatheringNone (hand gathering)Herbs, lavender, region-specific plants5858Tool Durability5959Unlike weapons, which have unlimited durability, resource-gathering tools wear down with use and can break. Confirmed tools with durability include pickaxes, wood-cutting axes, and blacksmith hammers. These tools are described as "easy enough to discover and craft," so running out of tools should not be a major concern. Replacement tools can be purchased from vendors, found in the world, or crafted at the camp blacksmith.6161Crafting Disciplines6363Gathered materials feed into four core crafting systems.6565Cooking6767Players cook meals at the Greymane Camp that provide buffs to stamina, spirit, and health. Cooking ingredients come from fishing, hunting, farming, and ranching. Players physically stir ingredients at camp cauldrons. Cooking is described as integral to mercenary survival rather than a sideline activity. Confirmed cooked items include salt-grilled fish, fruit juice, meat jerky, and meat on toast (used as a health recovery consumable during boss fights).6969Alchemy7171Alchemy uses plants (flowers, herbs, lavender) and insects as ingredients to produce dyes for character customization, salves and potions for survival, and specialized tools. Alchemy also allows practitioners to imbue weapons with additional elemental abilities. Players can find alchemy recipes that let them craft items in the field, provided they have the necessary resources.7373Blacksmithing7575Blacksmiths in settlements refine weapons by increasing their base attack stats. Upgrade materials come from mining, defeating bosses, hunting, quest completion, and off-path exploration. Weapons can also have Abyss Gear augments socketed in, providing bonuses to attack speed, critical hit chance, and damage. Defeating a boss and equipping their gear grants special effects, including that boss's Signature Ability.7777Camp Construction7979The Greymane Camp in Hernand requires wood, minerals, and food as construction materials. Building happens in real time as players physically place furniture and watch structures take shape. The camp expands over the course of the game as more resources are gathered and more Greymane companions are reunited.8181Camp Resource Production8383Beyond personal gathering, the camp provides additional ways to acquire materials.8585SourceDetailsFarmingPlayers grow crops by watering plants and managing fields at campRanchingTend livestock (cows, pigs, goats, chickens) to produce milk, meat, and other animal resources. Includes physically carrying pigs to pens.Companion DispatchReunited Greymane companions can be sent on Freesword missions to gather timber, ore, silver, clay, and alchemy ingredients in distant regions while Kliff pursues other activities.Trading CenterMerchants at camp buy and sell goods including barley, meat jerky, salt-grilled fish, and fruit juice.8787Individual Material Guides8888Each material below has a dedicated page with detailed farming locations, drop rates, and recommended routes.9090Ores and Gems9292MaterialGuideIron OreIron Ore LocationsCopper OreCopper Ore LocationsBloodstoneBloodstone LocationsScolecite OreScolecite Ore LocationsAzuriteAzurite LocationsGarnetGarnet LocationsEpidoteEpidote LocationsDiamondDiamond Locations9494Wood9595MaterialGuideTimber / Fine TimberTimber and Fine Timber Locations9797Hides9898MaterialGuideThin HideThin Hide LocationsThick HideThick Hide LocationsShort Hair HideShort Hair Hide LocationsLong Hair HideLong Hair Hide LocationsSturdy HideSturdy Hide Locations100100Bones101101MaterialGuideSmall BoneSmall Bone LocationsLarge BoneLarge Bone LocationsFangFang Locations103103Miscellaneous104104MaterialGuideCloth PieceCloth Piece LocationsFleeceFleece LocationsFeatherFeather LocationsIvoryIvory Locations106106Related Systems107107Materials feed into several interconnected systems in Crimson Desert:109109Refinement and Upgrade Materials for details on how raw materials are processed into usable componentsCrafting for the full crafting system including blueprints and equipment forgingMining for ore and gem extraction techniques and locationsLogging for timber harvesting methods and tree typesHunting for animal tracking, hide and bone dropsGathering for herb, flower, and miscellaneous resource collection111111Regional Distribution113113Materials may be unique to specific regions of Pywel, meaning players who explore all five territories (Hernand, Pailune, Demeniss, Delesyia, and The Crimson Desert) will have access to the broadest range of crafting resources. Aligning with specific regional houses and factions through the Contribution System can unlock additional resource nodes that are otherwise restricted.
