Overview
The Wells Mace is a one-handed mace in Crimson Desert with 16 attack power, making it the strongest mace in the one-handed weapons category by a significant margin. Where the Balton Mace (12 ATK) serves as an entry-level option, the Wells Mace is the weapon you graduate to when you need real stopping power from your blunt weapon of choice.
Maces in Crimson Desert specialize in defense-breaking and stunlocking. They swing slower than swords and rapiers, but a clean hit from a mace can stagger an enemy long enough to land a full combo without taking return fire. At 16 attack power, the Wells Mace turns that stagger window into serious damage output.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Attack Power | 16 |
Attack Speed | +0 |
Core Slots | 3 |
Refinement Levels | 9 |
Sell Price | 1.50 Gold |
The Wells Mace has nine refinement levels rather than the standard ten. While this means it reaches a slightly lower maximum than some competitors at full refinement, the high base attack of 16 ensures it stays competitive through mid-game and beyond.
How to Obtain
The Wells Mace can be found through exploration, enemy drops, or merchants in settlements across Pywel. Equipment shops in mid-game areas are likely to stock it, and it may also appear as loot from enemy officers or chest rewards in the field. Check equipment vendors as you progress beyond the Hernand region into higher-level territories.
Comparison with Other Maces
Weapon | Attack | Bonus | Refinement |
|---|---|---|---|
12 | None | 10 levels | |
Wells Mace | 16 | None | 9 levels |
The jump from 12 to 16 attack power is a 33% increase in base damage. That translates directly into higher stagger values and faster kills, especially against common enemies. The one fewer refinement level is a minor tradeoff that barely matters in practice.
Refinement
The Wells Mace supports nine levels of refinement at a blacksmith. Refinement uses the standard ore and mineral progression: common ores for early levels, rare minerals and Abyss Artifacts for the final tiers. With 16 base attack, even a few refinement levels produce noticeable results. Prioritize refining this mace if it becomes your main weapon.
Combat Tips
The Wells Mace is the heaviest hitter among one-handed maces. If you enjoy the mace playstyle but felt the Balton Mace lacked punch, this is your upgrade
Use the mace's stagger to create safe windows for combos. Hit, stagger, combo, dodge out, and repeat. The 16 ATK base means each window of opportunity deals meaningful damage
The mace is slower than swords and axes. Against fast, agile enemies, consider switching to a quicker secondary weapon to keep up with their movement patterns
Pair the Wells Mace with a shield for a tank-style setup. The shield blocks incoming attacks while the mace punishes enemies during their recovery animations
For even more one-handed blunt damage, look into Melted Ambition (17 ATK with Attack Speed Lv. 2 and the Groundsurge ability)