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How to Log Trees

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How to Log Trees

Equip a Logging Axe and aim at a tree to chop it down with vertical and horizontal swings in Crimson Desert. See here for a step-by-step guide on how to log trees and get timber.

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How to Log Trees

Check IconUse a Logging Axe
Check IconUse Turning Slash

Use a Logging Axe

The Logging Axe is the required tool to harvest timber and fine timber from trees. The controls are similar to mining ore, with the addition of buttons for swinging horizontally and vertically. Follow the steps below to learn how to log a tree:

  1. Equip a Logging Axe
  2. Aim and Chop the Tree Horizontally
  3. Chop the Tree Trunk Vertically
  4. Chop the Log

1. Equip a Logging Axe

Toggle Axe in Quick Menu to Equip
How to Open Quick Slot 2 (Gear)
PS5 / Xbox PS5 - Dpad Left
(Hold)
PC T Button
(Hold)

After finding a tree to log, go to your inventory or quick menu to equip a Logging Axe. To access the quick menu for gear, hold the left D-pad on the controller or the T key on PC and equip the Logging Axe under the Armed Combat tab.

Note that you have to toggle the axe in the quick menu and check if Kliff is holding it in his hand to make sure that it's equipped.

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2. Aim and Chop the Tree Horizontally

Aim and Chop the Tree Horizontally
How to Swing Axe Horizontally
PS5
PS4 - L1 Button + PS4 - R1 Button
Xbox
XBOX - Left Bumper + XBOX - Right Bumper
PC Left Click

Aim at the tree, making sure that the blue ring is visible on its surface. This indicates that you can chop the area. Next, while still aiming, press the button for the weak attack to swing the axe horizontally. The tree won't fall over if you chop it vertically or attack it with the axe equipped.

As the tree falls, step out of the way to avoid getting hit and taking damage.

3. Chop the Tree Trunk Vertically

Chop the Tree Vertically
How to Swing Axe Vertically
PS5
PS4 - L1 Button + PS4 - R2 Button
Xbox
XBOX - Left Bumper + XBOX - Right Trigger
PC Right Click

With the tree downed, approach the fallen trunk. Aim at it again, but this time press the heavy attack button to swing the axe vertically. The trunk will be reduced to a log that you need to chop again.

4. Chop the Log

Chop Log to Get Timber
Approach the log and chop in whatever direction to finally harvest your materials.

Use Turning Slash

How to Perform Turning Slash
PS5
PS4 - R1 Button + PS4 - R2 Button
Xbox
XBOX - Right Bumper + XBOX - Right Trigger
PC
Left Click + Right Click

The Turning Slash skill is also effective for logging trees if you do not have a pickaxe. Simply stand in front of a tree and charge it up to slash it, causing it to fall over. From here, you can continue using Turning Slash until you can harvest the materials; otherwise, you can chop with your logging axe.

Note that performing Turning Slash each time consumes Spirit.

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Where to Get a Logging Axe

Loot Enemies or Buy a Logging Axe from Alden's Provisioner's Shop

Alden Provisioner

You can get a Logging Axe by looting enemies or buying from a vendor like Alden in Hernand City. If you do not happen to get an axe as an enemy drop, visit Alden to obtain one immediately.

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