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11 Special Equipment Challenges
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33 There are 10 Special Equipment (also called Special Weapon) mastery challenges in Crimson Desert. These challenges cover unique weapons and tools that fall outside the standard weapon categories, including the Knuckledrill, Lightning Spear, grappling hook, and other one-of-a-kind equipment. Completing all ten unlocks the Grand Collector of Arms trophy and achievement.
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55 Special equipment is obtained through story progression and specific side quests. Unlike standard weapons that you can buy or craft, most special equipment comes from completing particular quest lines or reaching story milestones.
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77 Documented Special Equipment Challenges
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99 The following challenges have confirmed objectives and locations. Special equipment challenges are numbered but not all follow a single naming pattern, since each references a different piece of equipment.
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1111 ChallengeEquipmentObjectiveLocationRewardsSpecial Weapon 1Grappling HookPull 5 enemies toward you using the Grappling HookHernand region (Sealed Abyss Artifact)1x Abyss ArtifactSpecial Weapon 2Propeller SpearStrike 5 enemies simultaneously with a propeller spear wind attackAlong the road northwest from Oasis Hearth1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Faded Abyss Artifact, Shred IISpecial Weapon 3KnuckledrillHit the explosion from the overheated Knuckledrill 5 timesIntersection northwest of Isvatu Fortress1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Lightningward IISpecial Weapon 4Lightning SpearDefeat 30 enemies with the Lightning SpearNorth of Arcosa, in a wooden shrine1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Lightningward IISpecial Weapon 5Explosive BarrelDefeat 5 enemies with explosive barrel throwsHernand region (Sealed Abyss Artifact)1x Abyss ArtifactSpecial Weapon 6Lightning Bolt Plate ArmorObtain Titan's armorDelesyia, south of Marni's Laboratorium Gate1x Abyss Artifact, Greater MalicebaneSpecial Weapon 7Gale ShieldSubdue 30 enemies using the Gale ShieldDemeniss, intersection northwest of Demeniss Barracks1x Abyss Artifact, Greater DestructionSpecial Weapon 8Marni Laser HelmHit 5 enemies with the Marni Laser Helm's laserDelesyia, intersection north of Sanctum of Devotion1x Abyss Artifact, Greater SteelbaneSpecial Weapon 9Shotgun ShieldDefeat 30 enemies using the Shotgun ShieldDemeniss, intersection northeast of Ironbarrel Armory1x Abyss Artifact, Fortitude IISpecial Weapon 10Abyss WeaponDefeat 10 enemies using an Abyss-infused weaponPailune region (Sealed Abyss Artifact)1x Abyss Artifact
1212 How to Obtain Special Equipment
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1414 Each piece of special equipment is unlocked at a different point in the game:
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1616 SourceDetailsKnuckledrill: Obtained from the "House Roberts: Estate in Dismay" quest in Hernand. Equip it in your secondary weapon slot. Hold the basic attack button to continuously drill into enemies until the finishing move triggers.Lightning Spear: Found during story progression. It functions differently from regular spears, dealing electrical damage over a wide area. The 30-kill requirement for Special Weapon 4 is cumulative, so you can spread it across multiple fights.Grappling Hook: Unlocked through story progression. Pull enemies toward you for combo setups or yank them off ledges.
1717 Tips and Strategy
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1919 Special Weapon 3 (Knuckledrill): The Knuckledrill overheats after sustained use and creates an explosion. To trigger this reliably, hold the attack button against a group of enemies and let it overheat naturally. The explosion must connect with enemies, so stay close.Special Weapon 4 (Lightning Spear): Thirty kills is a lot, but since it is cumulative you can chip away at it over time. Use the Lightning Spear whenever you encounter groups of weak enemies.
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2121 Reward Summary
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2323 Special equipment challenges award Abyss Artifacts and the Lightningward II passive (resistance to lightning-type damage). The Grand Collector of Arms trophy requires all ten to be completed, making this the largest single mastery category.
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2525 Special Weapon 7 (Gale Shield): The Gale Shield creates wind bursts that push and damage enemies. You need 30 kills total, and since it is cumulative, just use it whenever you encounter weak enemy groups. The Greater Destruction reward is one of the strongest offensive Abyss Cores.
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2727 Special Weapon 9 (Shotgun Shield): The Shotgun Shield fires a spread of pellets when you block, dealing area damage at close range. Getting 30 kills is cumulative, so use it liberally in combat. The Fortitude II reward provides a significant boost to your damage reduction.
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2929 Special Weapon 8 (Marni Laser Helm): The Marni Laser Helm fires a beam that can hit multiple enemies in a line. To hit 5 enemies with a single laser, line them up by luring enemies into a narrow corridor or doorway, then activate the helm. The Greater Steelbane reward increases your damage against armored targets.
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3131 See Also
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3333 All Challenges