Overview
The Sydmon Bow is a bow in Crimson Desert crafted by the blacksmith Sydmon. With a base Attack Power of 14, it is the strongest bow in the game and a clear step up from entry-level options like the Bekker Bow and Grey Wolf Bow. The Sydmon Bow offers solid, straightforward ranged damage without a specific secondary stat bonus, making it a reliable all-rounder.
Sydmon is known as an ordinary blacksmith whose work prioritizes function over decoration. That philosophy carries over to this bow: it has no flashy enchantments or gimmicks, just higher raw attack power than its peers. For players looking to maximize their ranged damage output, the Sydmon Bow is the top-tier choice among bows.
Stats
Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
Weapon Type | |
Attack Power | 14 |
Refinement Slots | 10 |
Abyss Core Slots | 5 |
Sell Price | 2.02 Silver Coins |
How to Obtain
The Sydmon Bow can be acquired through crafting at a Blacksmith once the required bow crafting book has been unlocked. Crafting books for bows can be found while exploring Pywel, purchased from equipment shops, or sometimes obtained as quest rewards. The exact crafting materials are not yet fully documented, but they likely follow the pattern of other Sydmon-branded weapons and require mid-tier resources.
Refinement and Upgrades
Like other bows, the Sydmon Bow supports 10 refinement levels and 5 Abyss Core slots. Because it already starts with the highest base Attack Power of any bow, each refinement level pushes its damage ceiling even further. Slotting Abyss Cores that boost critical hit chance or add elemental damage helps offset the lack of a built-in secondary bonus.
Bow Comparison
Bow | Attack Power | Secondary Bonus |
|---|---|---|
10 | Critical Hit Chance Lv.1 | |
10 | Attack Speed Lv.1 | |
10 | Attack Speed Lv.1 | |
Sydmon Bow | 14 | None |
The Sydmon Bow trades the secondary stat bonuses found on the other bows for a 40% increase in base Attack Power. Once refined and fitted with Abyss Cores, it outputs the highest raw damage of any bow in the current weapon pool.
Combat Tips
Since the Sydmon Bow lacks an innate secondary bonus, players should consider filling that gap through Abyss Core selection. Cores that increase Attack Speed can replicate the feel of the Grey Wolf Bow while retaining the higher base damage. Alternatively, stacking critical hit cores turns the Sydmon Bow into a hard-hitting sniper tool that pairs well with Focus Shot and Precision Focus for calculated, high-damage engagements.