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Overview
Urdavah is an archway city and palace located in the Crimson Desert region, within the Tashkalp sub-region. Described as a grand structure rising from the desert sands, Urdavah is both a narrative set piece during Chapter 9 of the main story and a functional hub for research projects that unlock crafting recipes, reveal resource locations, and boost character abilities.
The palace has an elevator shaft that leads down to the research area, where the lead researcher offers a full tree of research projects. Unlike other research institutes in Pywel, Urdavah's projects focus on desert-specific advancements, including wind-powered equipment, energy amplification, and the highly sought-after Gold Vein Research that reveals gold ore locations on the map.
Location
Urdavah sits within the Tashkalp sub-region, near Tommaso. The city is surrounded by three fast travel points on the nearby mountains, making it accessible once the Abyss Nexus nodes have been activated. It is located far to the northeast of Hernand and requires either main story progression to Chapter 9 or a lengthy overland journey to reach.
Research Institute
Urdavah houses one of several research institutes in the game. To unlock the research tree, players must bring 3 Bloodstones to the lead researcher, who can be found at the bottom of the elevator shaft inside the palace. Once unlocked, the following projects become available:
Project | Cost | Duration | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
Desert Lifestyle Research | 1.10 Silver | 2 hours | |
Bioenergy Amplification Research | 11 Silver | 9 hours | Significantly boosts energy gained from cooking |
Red Seaweed Research | 12 Silver | 18 hours | Raises stamina capacity beyond normal limits |
Wind Energy Fusion Device Research | 7 Silver | 6 hours | Unlocks dispatch crafting for Propeller Spear, Gale Shield, and Air Blaster |
High-Capacity Energy Power Device Research | 70 Silver | 22 hours | Enables ATAG Plating Mk. II and Mk. III dispatch missions |
Gold Vein Research | 130 Silver | 8 hours | Reveals gold ore cave locations on the map |
Circulating Energy Research | 100 Silver | 20 hours | Grants Accessories of the World Vol. IV Blueprint |
Factory
In the room nearby the Research Institute is an area with several pieces of interactive factory machinery resembling those used at Arboria Castle and the Gearmelt Confectionery.
At this time, it is unknown what function it may serve or if there is a reward available for its yet-uncovered solution.
Main Story Significance
During Chapter 9 (The Sage of the Desert), the main story brings Kliff to Urdavah as part of the Shattered Ties quest chain. The palace plays a role in a cutscene involving the Blackstar dragon, where Kliff pulls a spear from the wounded creature. This event is pivotal to the narrative arc of Chapter 9.
Gold Vein Research
One of the most valuable projects at Urdavah is the Gold Vein Research, which costs 130 Silver and takes eight hours to complete. Once finished, it reveals the locations of gold ore caves on the world map. Gold ore is one of the rarest and most profitable resources in the game, used in high-tier crafting recipes and sellable for significant profit at vendors.
How to Reach Urdavah
Urdavah becomes accessible during Chapter 9 of the main story, which guides the player into the Crimson Desert region. Players can also travel to Urdavah earlier through open-world exploration by heading northeast from Hernand, though the journey is long and the desert environment is hazardous. Once fast travel nodes near Urdavah are activated, returning to the palace is straightforward.
Related Locations
Tashkalp (parent sub-region)
The Crimson Desert (parent region)
Research Institutes (all research locations in Pywel)