In Crimson Desert, there are legendary weapons with practical benefits. We will show you which ones there are and where to get them.
What are legendary weapons good for? In Crimson Desert, there are some special weapons that are not only rare but also provide advantages that can significantly determine victory and defeat. There are different types that you can obtain in various places in the vast world of Pywel.
We will list them all for you along with their benefits and locations.
Legendary Weapons in Crimson Desert, their Benefits and Locations
Twin Blades
| Name | Attack | Benefit | Sockets | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightfall & Dawn (Twin Swords) | 130 (260 for both blades combined) | Perfect Balance When you switch to the mode with full health, your next 3 attacks deal critical damage. | 2 per blade (4 in total) | You receive them when you complete Diamanes and Oongkas’ personal quests |
Swords
| Name | Attack | Benefit | Sockets | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oathkeeper (Longsword) | 185 | Unyielding You cannot be knocked off balance while using “Oath of Steel” during the attack. | 3 | Defeat the Purplish Guardian, a world boss in the Crimson Desert, near the Pillar of Ages. |
| Voidfang (Rapier) | 145 | Phase Walker The cooldown of Phase Strike is reduced by 1 second for each enemy killed. | 4 | Complete the Abyss challenge in the Veilstone Fortress dungeon (Demenis region). You must solve all 5 puzzle rooms without dying. |
Great Swords
| Name | Attack | Benefit | Sockets | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldsplitter | 240 | Earthshaker The range of Tectonic Strike increases by 3 meters for each enemy hit. | 2 | Crafted from materials dropped by the world boss “Ancient Stone Golem” in the Sunken Citadel (Crimson Desert). The blueprints are located in the sealed vault of the Citadel. |
Axes
| Name | Attack | Benefit | Sockets | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostbite (Battle Axe) | 210 | Permafrost Frozen enemies shatter at the end of freezing, causing area damage to nearby enemies. | 3 | Defeat the Frost Dragon in northern Pailune. It only appears during snowstorms. |
Spears
| Name | Attack | Benefit | Sockets | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skypierce | 165 | Storm Conductor Thunder Spear unleashes lightning between pierced enemies, dealing additional damage. | 3 | Complete the challenge dungeon “Thunder Peak” in the mountains between Demeniss and Delesyia. Caution: Multi-stage boss fight, prepare well! |
Ranged Weapons
| Name | Attack | Benefit | Sockets | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whisper (Longbow) | 155 | Silent Death Enemies killed by Phantom Arrow do not alert nearby enemies. | 3 | Reward for a treasure hunt across 3 regions, starting with a mysterious note you can find in the underground markets of Delesy. |
| Thunderclap (Arm Cannon) | 200 | Overcharge If the charge is held for more than 3 seconds (up to 5 seconds), damage increases to 750%, but it deals 10% of your maximum HP as self-damage. | 2 | Obtained through the last chapter of Oongkas’ personal questline. Requires defeating 3 consecutive bosses without resting. |
Crimson Desert is a game that doesn’t exactly hold your hand. Much of it is explained very little or not at all. While this encourages experimentation and puzzling, it can also quickly frustrate. If you find yourself stuck or need help, check out our guide overview or leave us a comment if you can’t find what you’re looking for: Crimson Desert: All Guides, Tips, and Lists Overview
