White Lion Necklace

The White Lion Necklace is a legendary accessory (necklace) in Crimson Desert that provides a significant boost to crit rate across all weapon types. It is obtained by defeating the Legendary White Lion, a boss located in the far northern reaches of the map. The necklace is widely regarded as one of the best accessories in the game for players building around critical hits, since its crit rate bonus applies universally to bows, one-handed weapons, two-handed weapons, and every other weapon class.

Stats

The distinction between Crit Rate Level 3 and Level 4 is significant. At base, the necklace provides 6 points of crit rate. When upgraded to its maximum level, this increases to 8 points. Since crit rate is a universally valuable stat that affects every weapon in the player's arsenal, even the base version represents a substantial power boost.

How to Obtain

The White Lion Necklace drops from defeating the Legendary White Lion, one of the legendary animal bosses scattered across Pywel.

Location

The Legendary White Lion is found very far to the north of Hernand. To reach it:

1. Travel north from Hernand, passing through the Demeniss region.

2. Continue north beyond Demeniss, heading toward the Crimson Desert region at the very top of the map.

3. Look for a small peak of land at the northernmost point. The White Lion roams this area.

The primary challenge of this encounter is the distance. The Legendary White Lion's territory is one of the most remote locations on the map, requiring a significant journey from any major settlement. Plan your trip accordingly and consider bringing recovery items for the road, even if the fight itself is manageable.

Boss Fight

Despite its legendary status, the White Lion fight is considered relatively easy compared to other legendary animal encounters. The lion gets staggered frequently and tends to spend most of the battle on the defensive once the player establishes pressure. Players who keep up consistent damage output can prevent the lion from mounting effective counterattacks.

• The lion staggers easily, so aggressive melee combos are effective. Once staggered, it has difficulty recovering momentum.

• Ranged attacks with a bow work well for maintaining damage uptime while staying at a safe distance.

• The fight does not require extensive preparation or top-tier equipment. Mid-game gear is generally sufficient.

• After defeating the lion, skin it to collect the White Lion Necklace along with other crafting materials.

Usage and Builds

The White Lion Necklace is a cornerstone accessory for crit-focused builds. Since its crit rate bonus applies to every weapon type, it benefits players regardless of their preferred playstyle, whether they favor ranged combat, fast melee strikes, or heavy two-handed attacks.

Synergy With Kuku Flame-Resistant Armor

One of the strongest equipment pairings in the game combines the White Lion Necklace with the Kuku Flame-Resistant Armor. The armor provides Crit Rate Level 3 (+6 crit rate to all weapons), and when worn alongside the White Lion Necklace:

This combination of 12 to 14 crit rate points across all weapons makes critical hits significantly more reliable, improving DPS output for every combat situation. Multiple community sources and gameplay guides highlight this pairing as one of the most impactful gear combinations available.

General Build Advice

• Equip the White Lion Necklace as soon as you obtain it. The universal crit rate bonus benefits every weapon and playstyle.

• For bow users, pair the necklace with Infinite Arrows I and Infinite Arrows II for a build that fires unlimited arrows with elevated crit chance.

• For melee users, the crit rate bonus stacks with weapon-specific crit enhancements found on one-handed weapons and two-handed weapons.

• Upgrading the necklace to max level (Crit Rate Level 4, +8) should be a priority once you have the required materials.

See Also

• Accessories

• Kuku Flame-Resistant Armor

• Crit Rate

• Legendary Animals

• Bows

• Equipment