Sword of the Lord

Overview

The Sword of the Lord is a unique one-handed sword in Crimson Desert that stands out from other early-game weapons thanks to its built-in Wind Slash Abyss Coretwo passive bonuses (Destruction I and Gale I), and an Attack Speed rating of Lv. 2. With a base Attack of 13 and the fastest innate swing speed among swords in its tier, it swings closer to rapier territory while retaining the broader slash arcs of a standard sword.

The Sword of the Lord is the first weapon Kliff obtains that comes with Abyss Gear already installed. Most weapons in the early game have empty core slots, requiring players to find and socket their own cores through a Witch. The Sword of the Lord bypasses that step entirely: it arrives with Wind Slash socketed in its first slot and two passive bonuses filling the remaining slots, giving it a functional advantage the moment you pick it up.

Stats

Stats

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Abyss Gear Breakdown

The Sword of the Lord comes with all three Abyss Gear slots already filled. This is unusual for an early-game weapon, as most weapons at this stage have completely empty sockets. The three pre-installed cores work together to boost the weapon's offensive output beyond what its base Attack stat suggests.

All three cores can be removed and replaced at any Witch found across Pywel. Removing a core does not destroy it, so you can relocate Wind Slash to a different weapon later if you prefer. The first Witch you encounter in the story is the Hermit Witch in the Witchwoods during Chapter 3.

How to Obtain

The Sword of the Lord is obtained as a reward for completing The End of Greedthe final main quest of Chapter 2: Golden Greed. The quest culminates in a boss fight against Kailok the Hornsplitter at the Goldleaf Guildhouse in Unicorn Cliff. The sword drops automatically after the boss is defeated and a cutscene plays.

Quest Walkthrough

The End of Greed is the third and final quest in the Goldleaf Merchant Guild storyline. It sends Kliff to confront the corrupt leadership of the guild alongside Shakatuthe trademaster who wants to overthrow the tyrannical branchmaster. The quest chain proceeds through several subquests:

Boss Fight: Kailok the Hornsplitter

Kailok is a fast-moving goblin boss who punishes passive play. He wields a sword infused with wind power and frequently uses Wind Slash projectiles of his own. If you create too much distance, he will spam Wind Slashes, so the recommended approach is to stay close and play aggressively.

The most reliable strategy is to parry his melee combosthen strike twice during his flinch recovery. Watch for the red glint on his attacks, which signals an opening for Force Palm to stagger him and create a window for heavy damage. When your shield flashes red, Kailok is about to leap into the air for an unblockable slam. Dodge roll sideways to avoid it, then punish him while he recovers from the landing.

During the fight, Kailok will perform Evasive Roll maneuvers. Keep your camera pointed at him when he rolls to activate the Watch and Learn mechanic, which lets you learn the Evasive Roll skill for free. If you miss the observation window, the skill can be purchased later for one Abyss Artifact.

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Lore and Context

The Sword of the Lord belonged to Kailok the Hornsplitterthe corrupt branchmaster of the Goldleaf Merchant Guild who ruled the Hernand region through fear and exploitation. Kailok's fighting style revolved around wind-based attacks, which explains why the weapon comes pre-loaded with the Wind Slash Abyss Core. In a sense, the player claims the boss's own signature technique when they take the sword.

After Kailok fallsShakatu takes over as branchmaster and begins reforming the guild. The Seal of Greed received alongside the sword reflects this shift in power, granting the player permanent discounts at Goldleaf merchants as an acknowledgment of their role in the coup. The storyline continues into later faction quests through the Goldleaf Merchant Guild questline.

Wind Slash Abyss Core

Wind Slash is a melee-type Abyss Core that activates with R1 after specific attack motions during combat. When triggered, it sends out a cutting projectile that deals area-of-effect damage at short-to-medium range. The projectile travels forward in a line and can hit multiple enemies caught in its path, making it effective against grouped targets.

The Wind Slash ability triggers automatically in two key scenarios: at the end of a four-hit light attack combo, and immediately after an evasion roll followed by a quick strike. This dual activation pattern makes it a strong fit for aggressive, combo-heavy playstyles.

The Sword of the Lord grants additional uses of Wind Slash compared to socketing the same core into a different weapon. This means you can fire off more Wind Slash projectiles before the ability needs to recharge, keeping sustained pressure on enemies who try to create distance. Later in the game, when you meet the first Witch, you can remove Wind Slash from the Sword of the Lord and equip it on any other weapon you prefer.

Combat Notes

Attack Speed Lv. 2 is the highest innate speed bonus among one-handed swords at the point in the game when the Sword of the Lord becomes available. Combined with the Gale I passive (which provides an additional Attack Speed Lv. 1 bonus), the weapon's effective swing speed is noticeably faster than competitors. The recovery between swings is short enough to maintain relentless pressure during combo chains, and parry follow-ups become more forgiving because the fast recovery lets you land a counter-slash even in tight windows where slower swords would miss the opening.

The Destruction I passive adds a flat +1 to Attack, bringing the weapon's effective damage from 13 to 14 before refinement. While this seems modest, it stacks with refinement bonuses and other equipment modifiers, gradually compounding as you upgrade the weapon.

Dual-Wield Synergy

The Sword of the Lord's Lv. 2 Attack Speed makes it a strong choice for dual-wielding builds. Pairing it with the Sword of the Wolf (Kliff's default weapon) creates an all-offense loadout that sacrifices blocking for a Flurry of Blows attack. This combination is extremely effective in the early chapters for players who prefer aggressivedodge-based gameplay over shield-and-parry defense.

For mid-game dual wielding, pairing the Sword of the Lord with the Tauria Curved Sword (Attack 15, obtained by defeating the Crowcaller) provides higher raw damage while retaining the Wind Slash utility for crowd control. The Tauria Curved Sword also comes with its own unique Abyss GearCrow's Pursuitwhich summons crows to attack nearby enemies.

Sword and Shield Synergy

For Kliff players running a sword-and-shield build, the Sword of the Lord's speed makes parry follow-ups more forgiving. The fast recovery lets you land a counter-slash even in tight parry windows. Pairing it with a high-defense shield like the Shield of Conviction or the Bekker Shield creates a balanced setup that can handle both aggressive and defensive encounters.

Comparison with Other One-Handed Swords

The table below compares the Sword of the Lord against other notable one-handed swords available at various stages of the game. While it has a lower base Attack than mid-game and late-game options, its combination of high Attack Speed and pre-installed Abyss Gear makes it a top-tier choice for the point at which you receive it.

As the table shows, the Sword of the Lord sits at the lower end of raw Attack power. However, no other weapon available this early in the game matches its combination of Lv. 2 Attack Speed and three pre-filled Abyss Gear slots. The Hollow Visage and Melted Ambition eventually match its speed while offering higher damage, but both require progressing significantly further into the story.

Recommended Builds

Early-Game Dual-Wield Build

This build pairs the Sword of the Lord with the Sword of the Wolf for maximum offense. Invest in Forward Slash until you unlock Sure Hit, as it becomes your primary damage source. On the Spirit Tree, take all upgrades for Keen Senses to support agile gameplay. Allocate at least 5 points to Stamina for combo execution and put 4 points into Health for survivability.

Sword-and-Shield Build

Pair the Sword of the Lord with the Shield of Conviction or another high-defense shield for a balanced approach. Wind Slash covers your ranged options, while the shield handles incoming damage. Focus on parry timing and use the weapon's fast recovery to land counter-slashes between enemy combos.

Refinement

The Sword of the Lord supports refinement up to Lv. 10 at any Blacksmith. The weapon arrives at Lv. 1, meaning it has nine additional refinement levels available. Each level adds roughly 2 to 3 points of base Attack, meaning a fully refined Sword of the Lord reaches approximately 31 to 40 Attack (before Abyss Gear bonuses).

Refinement levels 1 through 4 require common ores like Iron Ore and Copper Ore, which are easily gathered from mining deposits across the Hernand region. From level 5 onward, the Blacksmith begins requiring Abyss Artifactsthe same currency used for unlocking skills and increasing base Health. Plan your Abyss Artifact spending carefully, as the cost of high-level refinements competes directly with skill unlocks.

Given the weapon's strong secondary bonuses (Attack Speed Lv. 2, Destruction I, Gale I, and Wind Slash), investing in early refinement levels is worthwhile. Even modest refinement keeps the Sword of the Lord competitive well into Chapter 3 and beyond, especially for dual-wield builds where its speed advantage compounds with each additional Attack point.

Tips

• Do not sell the Sword of the Lord for its 11.06 Silver sell price. The weapon's utility far exceeds its monetary value, and unique weapons cannot be re-obtained.

• Even if you plan to switch to a stronger sword later, keep the Wind Slash core. Remove it at a Witch and transplant it to your next weapon.

• Pair the Sword of the Lord with Matthias's armor set (purchasable from the vendor Rhett) for a strong early-game loadout that makes farming contribution points significantly easier.

• The weapon's crowd-control potential from Wind Slash makes it especially useful for clearing groups of Hornsplitter's Guards and other mob encounters.

• If you are struggling with the Kailok boss fight, refine your existing weapon and upgrade your armor before the attempt. Bring plenty of healing food (hold F3 and navigate to food items during combat).

See Also

• Unique Weapons – Full list of all unique weapons in Crimson Desert

• Swords – One-handed swords overview

• Wind Slash – Detailed Abyss Core page

• Kailok the Hornsplitter – Boss guide and strategy

• The End of Greed – Chapter 2 quest walkthrough

• Abyss Gear Guide – How to equip, swap, and upgrade Abyss Cores

• Best Early Weapons – Top weapons for the first few chapters

• Dual Wield Build Guide – Full dual-wielding build breakdown

• Gear Refinement – How the Blacksmith refinement system works