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11Overview22The Visione is a unique golden helmet in Crimson Desert that allows Kliff to detect, learn, and replay Memory Fragments scattered across the continent of Pywel. Unlike standard headgear that provides defensive stats or movement bonuses, the Visione serves an entirely different purpose: it is a narrative tool that lets you witness past events recorded in specific locations. Equipping the Visione and activating a stored memory causes the world to shift into a blue-tinted vision. This shows ghostly figures reenacting conversations and scenes from the past.44Memory Fragments are one of the core storytelling mechanics in Crimson Desert. They provide historical context about the world, flesh out character backstories, expose faction secrets, and sometimes offer practical clues needed to progress through main quests and side quests. Some fragments are purely narrative, serving as lore entries that deepen your understanding of Pywel. Others are directly tied to quest objectives, meaning you cannot advance without finding and viewing them. The Visione works in tandem with the lantern, which acts as a detector for nearby memories.66All collected Memory Fragments are logged in the Knowledge menu under Others > Knowledge > Memory Fragments, organized by region. They also contribute to world completion tracking, making them a worthwhile pursuit for players who want to see everything Crimson Desert has to offer.88How to Obtain the Visione1010The Visione is obtained during Chapter 2: Golden Greed, specifically in the sub-chapter called Unexpected Gift. The quest that introduces it is the main quest Memory Fragment (the 15th main mission in the game), which begins automatically after you complete the preceding quest Where the Light Leads.1313During Where the Light Leads, you are sent to clear out bandits occupying the Lioncrest Watchtower in the Hernand region. After defeating the enemies, you must use a flaming arrow (ignited from a nearby torch) to burn away vines blocking a door on the upper floor. Climbing to the top of the tower brings you to a room filled with scattered treasure, books, and chests. The Visione sits among the loot in a corner, appearing as a glowing golden helmet near some white and gold vases.1515To pick it up, focus on the helmet and interact with it. Kliff automatically equips the Visione, and a tutorial begins explaining how to use it. A mysterious figure materializes and refers to the golden helmet as a "visione" before vanishing. You are then prompted to view your first Memory Fragment, which completes the quest and unlocks the follow-up quest Reunion.1717Note about the locked chest: A small chest sits to the right of the Visione on the tower's top floor. Opening it without a mask equipped counts as theft and reduces your Hernandian Contribution by 5 points. The chest contains iron ore, stone, and a light copper pouch.1919How to Use the Visione2121Using the Visione involves two distinct phases: detecting a Memory Fragment with the lantern, and then playing the memory through the Visione helmet.2323Phase 1: Detecting Memory Fragments with the Lantern2525The lantern is your primary detection tool for Memory Fragments. While exploring, watch for your lantern to pulse with a blue glow. This blue pulse indicates that a Memory Fragment is somewhere in the immediate area.2727Equip your lantern by holding left on the D-Pad (console) or F2 (PC), then select it and choose "turn on" from the radial menu.Raise the lantern by pressing and holding L1 (PlayStation), LB (Xbox), or F (PC).Slowly scan the area while looking for blueish-white ghostly shapes. These are the memory imprints.When you face the correct direction, a "Learning in Progress" bar appears in the top-left corner of the screen.Hold the lantern steady on the target until the bar fills completely. Once full, you have successfully learned the Memory Fragment.2929The detection zone can sometimes be very small and precise. If the progress bar is not appearing, try moving in a slow circle while keeping the lantern raised. The ghosts may be attached to specific objects: barrels, chairs, tables, candles, or spots on the ground. Focus on furniture and interactive objects in the environment when searching.3131Alternative Detection: Blinding Flash3333While the lantern's passive blue glow is the standard indicator for nearby fragments, players can also use Blinding Flash for active scanning. To activate Blinding Flash, press and hold Ctrl + Left Mouse Button on PC, or hold LB + RB simultaneously on controller. The lantern concentrates its light into a focused beam that can reveal fragment locations from a longer range than the passive glow. This works while mounted on horseback, making it valuable for quickly sweeping through open terrain without dismounting.3535Blinding Flash also doubles as a combat ability (striking enemies briefly), a puzzle-solving tool (lighting lanterns and burning away environmental obstacles), and a point-of-interest scanner (marking Abyss Nexus fast travel points). Becoming comfortable with Blinding Flash early in the game pays dividends throughout the entire adventure.3737Phase 2: Playing a Memory with the Visione3939After learning a Memory Fragment, the game often prompts you to view it immediately. If you miss the prompt or want to replay it later, there are three methods to access the Visione:4141Quick Access (fastest): Hold the Options button (PlayStation), Menu button (Xbox), or Escape key (PC) to open the context wheel. Select the "View Fragment" icon at the bottom right. The Visione activates and plays the most recently learned memory.Equipment Wheel: Open the equipment wheel by holding D-Pad Left (console) or F2 (PC). Navigate to the Armor panel, select the Visione helmet, hover over it for a moment to open the action menu, then choose "Play." A list of all collected memories appears, organized by region. Select the memory you want to view and confirm.Inventory Method: Open your full inventory, locate the Visione in the Headgear tab, and hold the interact button (Space on PC, X on PlayStation, A on Xbox) to open the secondary action menu. Select "Play" to bring up the memory list.4343When a memory plays, the screen transitions to a blue-tinted overlay as Kliff dons the helmet. Ghostly figures appear in the environment and reenact conversations or events. Some memories are short dialogue exchanges; others involve following ghost figures through multi-room sequences. In all cases, the memory plays out in the actual game world around you.4545Controls Reference4747ActionPCPlayStationXboxInput TypeOpen Gear Quick SlotF2D-Pad LeftD-Pad LeftHoldNavigate Gear RadialMouseL1/R1 + RSLB/RB + RSTiltSwap Gear ItemMousewheel Up/DownL2/R2LT/RTPressActivate Visione (equipped)SpaceXAPressRaise Lantern (out of combat)CtrlL1LBHoldNavigate MenusMouse / WASDLSLSTiltQuick View FragmentEscapeOptionsMenuHoldPlay / Confirm MemorySpaceXAPressCancel / Exit MemoryEscapeCircleBPress4949Contextual Quick-Menu (Fastest)5050After learning a new Memory Fragment, the quick-menu option (pressing Escape, Options, or Menu) is replaced with a prompt to view the most recently discovered memory. This lets you watch the memory without opening any radial menu or inventory screen. It is the fastest approach when you have just used the Lantern to learn a fragment.5252Replaying Memories5454One of the Visione's most useful features is the ability to replay any previously collected Memory Fragment at any time, from any location in the game. The first time you discover a fragment, you must be at its original site to learn and view it. After that initial viewing, all subsequent replays can be done from anywhere in Pywel.5656To replay a memory, open the Visione through the equipment wheel or inventory method described above, select "Play," and browse the memory list. Memories are organized by region (Hernand, Delesyia, Demeniss, and others), and new entries are marked so you can find them easily.5858You can also view a read-only list of all collected fragments through the main menu at Others > Knowledge > Memory Fragments. This Knowledge section organizes them by region and provides a quick reference, but you cannot initiate a replay from here. You must go through the Visione's action menu to actually play a memory.6060Important: For certain story-critical memories (such as the Blood Coronation quest memory), replaying from your inventory is not sufficient. You must physically return to the original location, reactivate the lantern to re-learn the fragment, and follow on-screen prompts that only appear at the actual site. If a quest requires you to "read" a memory, check whether the objective updates when replaying from inventory. If it does not, travel back to the memory's source location.6262Types of Memory Fragments6464Memory Fragments in Crimson Desert fall into two broad categories:6666Recollections: These are purely narrative fragments that provide lore and world-building. They show past events, historical conversations, or the actions of people who once occupied a location. Recollections do not provide direct gameplay rewards or puzzle solutions. An example is the Unknown Cave Recollection found in the Hills of No Return, which shows two armored inquisitors discussing a search that matches General Bastier's description.Clues: These are memory fragments tied to active quests or hidden discoveries. Viewing a Clue-type fragment typically advances a quest objective, reveals the location of a hidden item, or provides information needed to solve a puzzle. Most main quest memory fragments are Clues.6868Both types are logged in the Knowledge menu and count toward world completion. The distinction matters mainly for understanding what to expect from a fragment: Recollections reward curiosity with story context, while Clues are required for quest progression.7070Story Quests Involving Memory Fragments7272Several main quests throughout the game require you to use the Visione and lantern to locate and view Memory Fragments. Below is a table of confirmed quest-related fragments, listed in approximate story order.7474QuestChapterFragment NameLocationWhat It RevealsMemory FragmentCh. 2: Golden GreedVisioneLioncrest WatchtowerThe first memory. A mysterious man appears and explains the nature of the Visione and how it stores memories. This is the tutorial for the system.Trial After TrialCh. 2: Golden GreedThe Missing CowBandit camp near Springtide MillReveals what happened to Bremer's missing cow. Use the lantern at the center of the bandit camp, focusing on a cow carcass and a bronze urn. The memory shows the bandits taking the livestock, allowing you to report back to Bremer.The Man Trapped in the MireCh. 2: Golden GreedHornless GoatBandit campsite east of Muckroot RanchExposes the bandits who stole and dehorned Ibano's goats. Use the lantern near the barrels and stolen goods at the riverside camp. Viewing this memory provides the evidence needed to complete the investigation.Secrets Hidden in the DarkCh. 2: Golden GreedLair of Animal ThievesCave west of Unicorn CliffReveals the cave's history as an animal thieves' hideout. At the cave bottom, use the lantern near a glowing lamp by the furniture. After learning, the game prompts you to view it with the Visione.Missing CompanionCh. 2: Golden GreedMissing CompanionHernandPart of the Hernand in Chaos sub-chapter. Unknown assailants have taken a child's animal companion, Wooly, by force. The quest involves using the Lantern and Visione to investigate clues about the missing sheep in the Springtide Mill area.The Blood CoronationCh. 8: Blood CoronationBlood CoronationDemeniss Capital Palace, 2nd floor officeShows a conversation between nobles in Duke Caliburn's old office. You must follow the ghostly figures downstairs to the audience chamber and examine three brighter blue ghosts. The memory reveals events leading to the Blood Coronation. Do not deactivate the Visione during this sequence or you must restart from the office.Ritual PreparationsCh. 8: Blood CoronationMemory of the Kidnapped WitchesBeach near shipwrecksFound by using the lantern on the ground in the middle of a small orange search area at the beach. The memory reveals what happened to the kidnapped witches. After viewing, a new search area appears around the shipwrecks.7676In addition to these story-required fragments, there are numerous optional Recollections scattered across every region of Pywel. These can be found while exploring towns, ruins, caves, dungeons, and wilderness areas. The Unknown Cave in the Hills of No Return near Hook Rapids is one example of an optional Recollection that can be found through free exploration.7777Exploration Memory Fragments7979Beyond quest-required fragments, optional Memory Fragments are hidden throughout the world for explorers to discover. These Recollections appear in places with historical significance: abandoned camps, ancient ruins, remote caves, and forgotten battlefields. While they do not advance any quest, they offer valuable context about Pywel's history and the people who shaped it.8181The general approach for finding exploration fragments is the same as quest fragments. Keep your lantern equipped while exploring, and watch for the telltale blue pulse. When you spot it, raise the lantern and scan the area until the Learning in Progress bar appears. The fragments can be attached to almost any object in the environment, from candles on the ground to chairs and tables, so check interactable objects carefully.8383Notable Exploration Fragments8585Fragment NameRegionLocationDescriptionUnknown Cave RecollectionHernandCave in the Hills of No Return, near Hook RapidsInside the cave, interact with a candle on the ground near a glowing circular symbol on the wall. The memory shows two armored inquisitors searching for something matching General Bastier's description. This is a purely narrative Recollection with no associated reward.8787Many more exploration fragments exist across all regions of Pywel. Keep your lantern active as you travel, and investigate any blue glow you notice. Caves, ruins, and areas with scattered furniture or old camp remnants are the most common locations for hidden Recollections.8888Lore Significance9090The Visione represents a form of memory-recording technology that exists within the world of Pywel. When Kliff first equips the helmet at Lioncrest Watchtower, a spectral figure appears and names it a "visione," suggesting it is a known artifact rather than a random piece of treasure. The helmet can tap into memories imprinted on physical locations and objects, allowing the wearer to witness scenes from the past as though standing in the room when they occurred.9292The concept ties into broader themes in Crimson Desert's narrative. Memories are not just data stored in the helmet; they are embedded in the environment itself. Certain locations hold stronger imprints than others, which is why Memory Fragments tend to appear at sites of emotional significance: places where conflicts erupted, secrets were exchanged, or pivotal decisions were made. The Visione acts as a lens that makes these invisible imprints visible.9494Throughout the main story, the Visione proves essential for uncovering hidden truths. The Blood Coronation quest in Chapter 8 is one of the most dramatic examples, where Kliff uses the helmet to piece together events that led to a violent power struggle within the Demeniss nobility. Without the Visione, these past events would remain buried, and certain story paths would be impossible to pursue.9696The lore also hints at potential dangers from prolonged use. The boundary between witnessed memory and lived experience can become blurred, adding a layer of psychological tension to the narrative. Whether this warning manifests in gameplay consequences or remains a thematic undercurrent depends on how deep you explore the memory system.9898Patch 1.00.03 Quality-of-Life Change100100As of Patch 1.00.03 (released March 25, 2026), the Visione is now automatically equipped and played after you finish learning a Memory Fragment with the Lantern. Before this patch, players had to manually open the Gear Radial or inventory to equip and activate the Visione after each fragment discovery. This change streamlines the process so that the memory plays immediately once the "Learning in Progress" bar completes.102102Players who prefer the original manual workflow can still access the Visione through the equipment wheel or inventory at any time. The auto-equip behavior only triggers when learning a brand-new fragment; replaying previously collected memories still requires manual access through one of the methods described above.104104Tips and Tricks106106Get the Visione as early as possible. Complete the Where the Light Leads and Memory Fragment quests in Chapter 2 as soon as they become available. Having the Visione early lets you collect fragments from the very start of your exploration.Always carry your lantern. Keep the lantern equipped as your default off-hand item while exploring. The blue pulse that signals a nearby fragment is easy to miss if you are not holding the lantern, and you could walk right past a memory without knowing it was there.Move slowly when scanning. The detection zone for some fragments is very small. If your lantern pulses blue but the Learning in Progress bar does not appear, try walking in a tight circle while keeping the lantern raised. Look for ghostly shapes near objects, walls, and floor markings.Check furniture and objects. Memory Fragments are frequently attached to specific items in the environment: chairs, tables, barrels, candles, urns, and stolen goods. If you enter a room with suspicious furniture, raise your lantern and scan each item individually.Do not break the Visione during multi-step memories. Some quest memories (particularly the Blood Coronation in Chapter 8) require you to stay in the Visione state while following ghost figures through multiple rooms. If you deactivate the helmet mid-sequence, you must restart from the beginning by re-equipping the Visione and selecting the memory again.Replay memories freely. After the first viewing, you can replay any learned memory from any location in the game. There are no cooldowns or restrictions. Use this to revisit dialogue you may have missed or to catch details you overlooked.Check the Knowledge menu for progress. The Others > Knowledge > Memory Fragments section in the main menu shows all collected fragments organized by region. While you cannot replay memories from this screen, it is a useful reference for tracking which fragments you have found and which regions still have undiscovered ones.Story-critical memories may require returning to the original location. If a quest asks you to "read" a specific memory and the objective does not update when replaying from your inventory, travel back to where you originally found the fragment. Some quest triggers only fire at the memory's source location.Explore caves and ruins thoroughly. Optional Recollection-type fragments are most commonly hidden in caves, ancient ruins, and abandoned camps. If you see old furniture, scattered belongings, or unusual wall markings in a cave, there is a good chance a fragment is nearby.The Visione has no defensive stats. Unlike regular headgear, the Visione does not provide any armor or stat bonuses. It occupies the headgear slot only when actively viewing a memory. You do not need to keep it equipped for combat; swap back to your normal helmet after using it.108108See Also110110Lantern - The detection tool used to find Memory FragmentsHeadgear - All head armor in Crimson DesertMain Quests - Complete list of story missionsHernand - Starting region where the Visione is foundKnowledge System - How world completion tracking worksLioncrest Watchtower - Location where the Visione is obtained112112Delesyia Castle Gate Inspection114114The Vigione Helmet has a specific infiltration use during the Mechanite side content. The guards stationed at the main gate of Delesyia Castle all wear Vigione-type helmets. If you approach the gate wearing the same helmet, the inspection passes and the guards wave you through without a fight.116116This lets you walk straight into the castle's interior to loot the Frozen Heart Plate Armor chest tucked behind a rotating wall panel near the courtyard's mechanical walker. Any other helmet triggers a combat check at the gate, which turns a quick loot run into a drawn-out fight.118118Practical Tip120120Keep the Vigione Helmet in your inventory for all of the Delesyia-related errands, including the hunt for the matching Frozen Heart Plate Gloves at the eastern port and the boots on the easternmost island. You can swap back to your regular helmet after slipping past the guards, since once you are inside the city the inspection no longer runs.
