Revision 1

Quest Details

Overview

Unwavering Steps is the climactic quest of the Thinning Blade sub-chapter in Chapter 9: The Sage of the Desert. The monks declare that Kliff's blade has "thinned," meaning his combat focus has become diluted by doubt and hesitation. To restore his edge, he must face T'rukan, a senior monk whose martial skill is legendary even among the warriors of the Cloister.

Objectives

• Proceed to the arena beyond the meditation platform

• Defeat T'rukan in a boss fight

Boss Fight: T'rukan

T'rukan is one of the toughest boss fights in Crimson Desert. He fights with devastating physical attacks that can kill in one or two hits if you lack Damage Reduction Abyss Cores. He has two health bars and escalating aggression across both phases.

Attack Patterns

Strategy

• Prioritize dodging over blocking. T'rukan's attacks break through most guards.

• Use Heavy Attack with Palm Force after dodging a major attack to briefly stagger him.

• When the spectral figure appears, prepare three consecutive dodges immediately.

• Sleep Arrows are highly effective. A single hit causes T'rukan to collapse, leaving him vulnerable for several seconds.

Rewards

• A new skill scroll

• Significant experience boost

• A unique accessory that increases spirit regeneration during combat

Tips

• Equip Damage Reduction cores on your armor.

• Bring at least 20 Chewy Rice Cakes and Hearty Soups for healing.

• Two well-timed Sleep Arrows can trivialize this fight.