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List of Weapons

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List of Weapons

This is a list of all revealed weapons and weapon types in Crimson Desert. Read on for more info on the different weapon types you can wield in-game, including a showcase of how they're played.

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List of Weapon Types

※ The folowing weapon types were confirmed based on the trailers and previews shown for Crimson Desert.

Weapon Type Info and Description
Swords
One-handed weapon often paired with a shield or even dual wielded. Kliff is seen to use both fighting styles during the preview trailers.
Spears
Two-handed weapon with a long reach in melee.
Axes
Two-handed weapon shown to be wielded by Oongka. Its combos are largely comprised of devastating grounded and jumping AoE attacks.
Greatswords
Two-handed weapon often showcased by Damiane. Combos can range from guard counters that deal massive amounts of damage or wide, sweeping swings that hit enemies in an AoE.
Daggers One-handed weapon that can do fast attacks in melee range.
Unarmed
Weapon-less playstyle that can be used even when using regular weapons. Punches and kicks can be incorporated straight into your equipped weapon's playstyle due to the game's combo system.
Bows
Ranged weapon used to shoot arrows. Showcased to be useable midway through some melee combos to create distance while also dealing damage.
Shields
One-handed weapon often paired with a sword. Can be used to block or parry attacks, allowing you to chain into melee combos.
Pistols
One-handed ranged weapon used to quickly fire while still keeping nimble. It allows you to dodge between reloads as opposed to that stationary charged shots of the rifle.
Rifles
Two-handed ranged weapon that can quickly deal with enemies with regular and charged shots.
Hand Cannon
Ranged weapon showcased to be used by Oongka. Unlike the rifle or pistol, the Hand Cannon fires an explosive shot that deals damage in an AoE.

How to Get Weapons

Regular Weapons can Be Bought or Looted

Equipment Shop

Most weapons in Crimson Desert can be found by either purchasing them from Equipment Shops or looted as drops from enemies or chests as you explore.

Unique Weapons can Be Earned by Completing Quests

Unique Weapons

Aside from the regular weapons, you'll also gain access to unique weapons with powerful modifiers and abilities. However, these need to be earned, whether by completing quests or solving puzzles scattered around the open world.

All Weapon System Features

Weapons can Be Upgraded to Raise Their Stats

Weapon Refining

Weapons can be made stronger via a process called Refining. Visit an NPC that can refine weapons and speak to them in order to raise the stats of your weapon using materials you've gathered around the world.

Equip Abyss Gear to Give Weapons Powerful Modifiers

Abyss Gear

On top of increasing weapon stats, you can also slot in Abyss Gear - special items that grant powerful modifiers to your weapon. Similar to refining, you'll have to visit a special NPC in order to slot in or change your weapon's current Abyss Gear loadout.

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