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How to solve the Halssius Conflux statue puzzle in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to solve the Halssius Conflux statue puzzle located in the Serkis Estate of Crimson Desert. Players must manipulate a rotatable grid to match symbols on statues with those on the floor, using a stab attack on a central post to move and lock the grid into place.
How to use Copper Pouches in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to use Copper Pouches in Crimson Desert, a method for acquiring in-game currency. Players can obtain these pouches by looting bandits and can open them individually or in bulk from the inventory. Different pouch sizes yield varying amounts of coins, contributing to the early-game economy alongside bounties.
Crimson Desert can perform well on PC, but you’ll need to win its crash lottery first
Crimson Desert offers a visually impressive experience on PC with good support for upscaling technologies like DLSS and FSR. However, the game suffers from significant instability and inconsistency, including crashes and glitches, which can hinder the overall player experience. Optimal settings involve a blend of presets and careful adjustment of graphics options to balance performance and visual fidelity.
Secret of the Ancient Ruins puzzle solution in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to solve the ancient ruins puzzle in Crimson Desert, a key part of the Reunion quest. The puzzle involves using the 'Focus' skill to manipulate three stone discs in a specific order: Middle, Right, Left. Successfully completing it rewards players with an Abyss Creset, which can be used to acquire skills and fast travel.
Can you store items in Crimson Desert?
Crimson Desert currently lacks functional item storage, despite the presence of decorative cabinets and chests. While players start with 50 inventory slots that can be expanded, the game's numerous crafting and upgrade systems quickly fill them. Pearl Abyss has confirmed that item storage will be added in a future update, but its exact release timeline is unknown.
How to trade and get a wagon in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to engage in trading and acquire a wagon in Crimson Desert. Players can sell unpackaged trade goods after Chapter 3, but a wagon is required for mass trading. Obtaining a wagon involves significant quest progression, including recruiting specific characters like Brice and Arnold, and completing various Greymane quests and commissions.
How to cook fish porridge for Renee's Request in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to cook fish porridge in Crimson Desert for Renee's Request, which serves as an introduction to the game's crafting system. Players need to learn the recipe from Renee, find a bonfire, select the 'Modest Fish Porridge' recipe, and cook three portions to complete the request and receive rewards.
How to get Abyss Artifacts in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert's Abyss Artifacts function as skill points, used to enhance stats or unlock abilities. Players can acquire them by defeating enemies, completing main quests, finding Abyss Cressets, achieving specific feats, purchasing from secret shops or Witch's Lair, and completing Sealed Abyss Artifact Challenges. These artifacts are crucial for character progression and weapon refinement.
How to slot Abyss Gears in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to use Abyss Gears in Crimson Desert, which provide buffs to weapons and armor. Players unlock the ability to slot, remove, and craft these gears after progressing to Chapter 3 and unlocking the Witch's Lair vendor. It is advised to remove Abyss Gears from items before selling them to avoid losing them.
How to get Bloodstone in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert players can find Bloodstone, a rare ore used for weapon and armor refinement, in a ravine on the south of Rocca's Hill. This red ore is crucial for later gear upgrades and can be mined alongside Garnet and Azurite. The article also briefly mentions the author, Rory, and his experience with live service games.
How does Contribution work in Crimson Desert?
Crimson Desert features a 'Contribution' system, which acts as a currency earned through various in-game actions like completing requests, bounties, and good deeds. This currency can be spent at regional Contribution Shops to acquire special items and gear. Players can also lose Contribution by committing crimes, such as stealing.
How to fish for Annabella's Request in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to complete Annabella's Request in Crimson Desert, which involves fishing for a Tench. Players are instructed on how to equip the fishing rod, cast the line, and properly reel in the fish by pulling in the opposite direction of its movement. The reward for completing the quest is an inventory expansion, dried fish, and the fishing rod itself.
Crimson Desert bounties and how to catch each
This guide details how to unlock and complete bounties in Crimson Desert. Players can find bounty posters in Hernand city starting in Chapter 2, with each poster marking a criminal's last known location. The guide lists nine specific bounties in the Hernand region, detailing their rewards and locations, along with instructions on how to capture them.
How to beat Hornsplitter in Crimson Desert
This guide provides tips for defeating Hornsplitter, the first major boss in Crimson Desert. It recommends using a sword and shield for stamina efficiency, parrying attacks, dodging wind waves, and utilizing skills like Force Palm to stun the enemy. The guide also suggests equipping healing food and performing finishers when the boss is stunned.
How to tame a horse and level it up in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to tame and level up horses in Crimson Desert. It details methods for increasing horse trust through petting, feeding, and riding, as well as how to heal damaged mounts. The article also provides tips for the horse taming minigame and lists the skills unlocked at different levels.
How to beat Reed Devil in Crimson Desert
This guide provides tips for defeating the Reed Devil, the first challenging boss in Crimson Desert. It covers preparation steps such as unlocking fast travel points, bringing sufficient food, refining weapons and armor, and respecing skills to prioritize health and stamina. The guide also details combat strategies, including using Force Palm to build stun, performing finishers, maintaining distance, evading attacks, and effectively destroying totems with the Turning Slash ability.
How to steal in Crimson Desert
Players need to equip a mask to steal items in Crimson Desert. Masks can be purchased from the Back Alley Shop in Hernand for 10 coppers, obtained by completing Jeffrey's Bounty quest in Chapter 2, or looted from bandits. Equipping a mask enables the steal function, but players must remain hidden until a timer runs out and will lose Contribution points.
How to get Azurite in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to find Azurite, a crucial crafting material for jewelry refinement in Crimson Desert. Azurite can be mined from deposits located west of Rocca's Hill, near Hernand city. The article also details the process of mining ores and the importance of upgrading jewelry.
All bell locations for the Toll of Pywel quest in Crimson Desert
This guide details the locations of eight bells required to complete the Toll of Pywel quest and unlock the full map in Crimson Desert. The quest involves finding bells scattered across various cities and regions, with some bells being accessible only after progressing through specific story chapters.
How to 'observe this skill in action to learn it' in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert features a unique 'Observe and Learn' mechanic where players can acquire new skills by witnessing enemies perform them in combat. This guide details how the system works, indicating when skills can be learned and listing specific opportunities encountered throughout the game's chapters, including skills learned from bosses like Matthias and Kailok, and regular enemies such as Black Bears.
