Crimson Desert

HUD Explained

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Last updated on: March 22, 2026 12:14 AM

Crimson Desert HUD Explained
A guide that explains the meaning and usage of the icons on the HUD (Heads-Up Display) of Crimson Desert. See the explanations of each icon on the HUD here.

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HUD Explained
Can You Increase the UI HUD Size?
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HUD Explained

All HUD Icons and Explanations

HUD	Explanation

Mission Name and Objective	・ Displays the name of the tracked mission and its objective.
Date, Weather, and Location	・Displays the current in-game day, time, and weather.
Abyss Artifact EXP Bar	・Yellow bar indicates how many experience points you need before you can obtain an Abyss Artifact.
Minimap	・Displays your current position on the map, north cardinal direction, and marked destination.
Body Temperature	・Shows your character's current body temperature. ・Green indicates neutral temperature, red indicates overheating, and blue indicates freezing.
Quick Slot for Healing Item	・Shows the current food item or potion to use to restore health. ・Hold the Right D-Pad to change the item to use on this slot.
Spirit Bar	・Shows the current amount of Spirit you have. ・Hold the Left Thumbstick and Right Thumbstick while not in combat to restore Spirit.
Health Bar	・Shows the current amount of Health you have.
Stamina Bar	・Shows the current amount of Stamina you have. ・Only appears when performing actions that reduce stamina such as running, climbing, and blocking enemy attacks with shields.

Can You Increase the UI HUD Size?

You Cannot Increase the Size

You cannot increase the size of the UI on the HUD in Crimson Desert. By default, the size for both the general UI and the UI on the HUD is 100 and you can only decrease it further.

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Crimson Desert Guides

Meta Guides

Best Ways to Farm Money	Best Skills to Get Early	Best Places to Visit Early
Best Abyss Gears	Best Ways to Farm Abyss Artifacts	Best Armor
Best Weapons	-	-

Beginner Guides

Beginner's Guide	Early Progression Guide	Is There Transmog?
How to Fast Travel	Where to Store Items	Can You Skip Cutscenes
How to Steal Items	How to Pass Time	How to Log Trees
Can You Hide Your Helmet?	Death Penalty Explained	Trust System Explained
How Long Is Crimson Desert?	How to Heal Your Horse	How to Equip Abyss Cores
All Missables and One-Time Events	How to Play Duo	How to Infiltrate Guarded Areas
Best Items to Keep, Buy, and Sell	Wanted System Explained	Best Side Quests to Complete
What Are Mysterious Energies?	How to Unlock and Get Pets	List of Trophies and Achievements
How to Fish	How to Clear Fog of War	How to Deal with Cold and Hot Climates
How to Respec Skills	How to Find the Room the Key Opens	Refinement Guide
How to Craft Equipment	How to in Win Arm Wrestling	How to Change Characters
How to Save	How to Sheathe Your Weapon	Camp Features
How to Enter Waterfalls	Do Enemies and Gatherables Respawn?	List of Puzzles
How to Burn Vines	How to Make Fire Arrows	How to Cook Food
Story Explained	How to Mine Ores	Mouse and Keyboard or Controller?
How to Dye Armor	Trading System Explained	Why Does Your Lantern Glow Blue?
Where to Turn In Bounties	Supply Chests Locations	HUD Explained
Is There New Game Plus?	How to Slide	What Are Unequippable Equipment?
How to Tame Horses	-	-

Character Progression Guides

How to Unlock Core Slot	Leveling System Explained	How Many Skill Points Can You Get?
How to Equip Abyss Cores	How to Increase Health	How to Increase Spirit
How to Increase Stamina	How to Unlock Elemental Skills	-

Combat Tips

How to Beat Flying Enemies	How to Heal	Can You Defeat Myurdin? (Tutorial Boss)
How to Perfect Dodge	How to Parry Attacks	How to Lock On Targets

Settings Guides

List of All Controls

Best Settings

Difficulty Explained

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Can You Increase the UI HUD Size?

You Cannot Increase the Size