How to Get Abyss Artifacts in Crimson Desert – All Locations
Abyss Artifact guides for Crimson Desert get messy fast because many pages blur Sealed Abyss Artifacts, regular Abyss Artifacts, Abyss Cressets, and challenge rewards.
This guide is for players who want the location-based sweep. It groups every verified Sealed Abyss Artifact pickup by region, keeps the challenge names clean, and gives you one place to route the full 141.
This guide covers the world locations. It does not walk through every individual challenge solution, every Secret Place puzzle, or every non-location source of regular Abyss Artifacts.
Before You Start
This guide treats the 141 roadside pickups as the location-based layer of the Abyss Artifact hunt. That keeps the route clean and prevents Secret Places, combat rewards, and other systems from getting mixed into the map sweep.
The challenge names below are written in their cleaned exact form, so cross-checking the Journal challenge list is easier.
Crimson Desert Abyss Artifact Terms
This is the cleanup section that keeps the rest of the guide accurate.
The roadside pickup. This is the location-based object the region lists track.
The reward item you earn after challenge completion or from other game systems.
The Secret Place fast-travel object. It is separate from the 141 roadside pickup route.
Crimson Desert Abyss Artifact routes
Use these early routes before you start the full sweep.
If you want every roadside pickup, stay with the region sections below.
If you want every regular Abyss Artifact source, do not treat this page as a full economy guide.
If nearby hints fail to appear, restart before assuming the location is gone.
If a challenge needs Damiane or Oongka, keep the pickup and finish the challenge later.
Crimson Desert Abyss Artifact Route
The location sweep gets much easier once you follow the common placement pattern instead of searching every patch of terrain.
- Stay on roads, intersections, shrine edges, and roadside cairns first.
- Slow down near bridges, camp approaches, and map-text landmarks.
- Watch for the purple minimap icon once you are close to a pickup.
- Pick up the Sealed Abyss Artifact even if the challenge looks annoying right now.
- Use your Journal challenge list to clean up unfinished completions later.
Crimson Desert Abyss Artifact Counts
The verified route breaks down like this by region and by challenge type.
Crimson Desert Abyss Artifact Explorer
Prefer a paid shortcut instead of a full road sweep. Check the current product page or browse the wider Crimson Desert service catalog.
Hernand Sealed Abyss Artifact Locations
Hernand has 42 of the 141 verified roadside pickups, which makes it the biggest single sweep in this route.
- MasteryShieldShield of Unchanging Will 1
At the second intersection north of Hernand Royal Trading Post
- MasterySwordSword of Trials 1
On the side of the road north of Hernand Castle
- CombatOperationJudgment of the Storm
Up the hill west of North Hernand Watchtower
- CombatBattleInto the Barrage
At the second intersection north of Calphade Outpost
- MasteryBowBow Aimed at Fate 2
On the north side of the road, southeast of Calphade Outpost
- MasteryShieldShield of Unchanging Will 6
On the side of the road west of Calphade South Gate, just before the bridge that crosses the river
- MasteryTwo-Handed WeaponOverwhelming Slash 3
On the side of the road south of Hernandian Ruins, between the N and A in the HERNAND map text
- MasterySpearSharpened Spear 1
At the intersection southeast of Calphade Gate
- LifeAbove the LawWorth Its Weight
On the side of the road west of Calphade Farmhouse, at the field edge
- LifeAbove the LawThe Vanished Wagon
On the side of the road northeast of Calphade Beacon
- MasterySwordSword of Trials 4
On the side of the road northwest of Kilnden Workshop
- LifeChallenges and ChangesAbyssal Star That Cleaves the Heavens
At the intersection by Goldleaf Trading Post, directly south of the A in the HERNAND map text
- MasteryShieldShield of Unchanging Will 3
On the side of the road southeast of the Sanctum of Benediction, south between the E and R in the HERNAND map text
- LifeAbove the LawThe Herder's Lament
On the side of the road northwest of Torchlight Beacon
- MasteryTwo-Handed WeaponOverwhelming Slash 1
On the side of the road directly west of Drakesfall Watchtower
- LifeHuntingFeather of the Earth
On the south side of the road, directly northwest of Karin Quarry Rest Area
- MasterySpearSharpened Spear 5
At the intersection immediately west of Bradenfern Farm
- CombatOperationTouch of Darkness
On the north side of the road directly northeast of Vilkom Outpost
- MasterySpearSharpened Spear 3
At the intersection immediately west of Hook Rapids Hearth
- CombatOperationDisruption
Near the river directly west of Roothold, in a small shrine
- MasteryShieldShield of Unchanging Will 4
At the intersection directly east of Embernest Beacon
- MasterySpearSharpened Spear 2
At Greymane Nas River Shrine
- MasterySwordSword of Trials 3
At the intersection of a road near Goldleaf Trading Post
- CombatTrainingSliding down the Slope
At the intersection west of Bloomwood Ranch
- LifeChallenges and ChangesSpot the Trickery in Duo
At the intersection directly northwest of Wild Raiders Camp
- LifeAbove the LawNight of the Silent Banner Pike
At the intersection directly east of Halssius Apothecary
- CombatTrainingKeeping Balance on the Wind
On the side of the road slightly west of the UNICORN CLIFF map text
- CombatTrainingSteel Grip Against the Chest
On the east side of the road, northeast of Pororin
- MasteryHorseHarmonious Hooves 7
At the third intersection directly west of THE IRONWOOD map text
- CombatBattleBare Courage
At the intersection south of Sanctum of Penitence, near the Willow River
- MasteryGunWhen Lightning Strikes 5
At the intersection northwest of Ruined Chapel
- MasterySwordSword of Trials 2
On the side of the road south of Spire of Insight, in a small wooden shrine
- LifeAbove the LawTrespassing
On the side of the road west of Vellua, in a small wooden shrine
- MasteryBowBow Aimed at Fate 1
At the intersection directly west of Glenbright Farm
- MasteryRapier and ShieldDancing Blade, Shining Shield 1
On the side of the road directly south of Meshley Trapsmith
- LifeChallenges and ChangesUnder the Ashen Banner Pike
At the intersection northwest of Phoniel Ranch
- CombatTrainingRainbow Across the Sky
At the end of the short road leading up the cliffs from Fort Warspike
- MasteryTwo-Handed WeaponGround Shaking Impact 1
On the side of the road southeast of Fort Perwin
- MasteryShieldShield of Unchanging Will 2
Along the road directly north of Kharonso
- CombatBattleDesperate Rescue
On the side of the road southwest of Reedfield Graves
- MasteryHorseHarmonious Hooves 4
On the side of the road in the forest north of Sunset Valley
- LifeLifeEquipment
On the side of the road at the forest edge north of Sunset Valley
Demeniss Sealed Abyss Artifact Locations
Demeniss has 30 verified roadside pickups. Most sit on intersections, farm roads, or shrine edges.
- MasterySwordSword of Trials 5
At the intersection south of Reventine Monastery
- MasterySpearSharpened Spear 4
At the intersection directly west of Flame Knight's Castle
- MasteryHorseHarmonious Hooves 1
At the four-way intersection southwest of Stonewell Farm
- LifeHuntingA Will Harder than Rock
On the side of the road west of Burnhand Quarry
- LifeLifeCrystals in the Veins
On the side of the road north of Burnhand Quarry
- MasteryBowBow Aimed at Fate 5
At the intersection southeast of Beighen, in a small wooden shrine
- MasteryGunWhen Lightning Strikes 4
On the side of the road south of Tariv, in the forest path
- MasteryHorseHarmonious Hooves 5
At the intersection on the west side of the fields around Springdale Farm
- MasteryHorseHarmonious Hooves 6
At the intersection directly east of Church of West Demeniss
- MasteryTwo-Handed WeaponOverwhelming Slash 2
At the intersection southwest of Golden Gallop Racecourse
- MasteryRapier and ShieldDancing Blade, Shining Shield 2
At the intersection directly south of the A in the GOLDEN PLAINS map text
- CombatTrainingClash of a Protector
At the intersection directly north of Hayroof Farm
- MasteryRapier and ShieldDancing Blade, Shining Shield 5
On the side of the road southwest of Spire of Clockwork
- LifeLifeThe Underwater Ecosystem
At the intersection west of Demeniss Sentry Camp, on the north side of Spire of Clockwork
- LifeChallenges and ChangesDuo Win Streak
On the side of the road east of Spire of Clockwork
- MasterySpecial EquipmentGale Shield
At the intersection northwest of Demeniss Barracks
- MasteryShieldShield of Unchanging Will 5
Along a road in central Demeniss, directly south of the D in the region name on the map
- LifeHuntingSmall Predator
At the intersection northeast of Southern Court
- LifeTradeMysterious Accessory Shop
At the intersection directly south of Demeniss Castle
- MasterySpecial EquipmentShotgun Shield
At the intersection northeast of Ironbarrel Armory, in a small shrine
- MasteryCannonBarraging Cannon 2
On the side of the road northwest of Silvermoon Tradehouse
- CombatOperationGunshot
On the side of the road directly north of Scorchrock Castle, in a small wooden shrine
- MasteryHorseHarmonious Hooves 2
At the intersection northeast of St. Halssius's House of Healing
- MasterySwordSword of Trials 6
Along the path directly south of Jijeong Temple
- MasteryHorseHarmonious Hooves 3
At the intersection east of Ironwood Farm
- MasteryRapier and ShieldDancing Blade, Shining Shield 3
On the side of the road south of Ironwood Farmhouse
- LifeHuntingPine Broom
On the side of the road directly south of Thornbriar Guard Post
- LifeAbove the LawThe Dark Pilgrim Who Stole the Ember
At Thornbriar Fortress, on a ledge just outside the south entrance
- LifeChallenges and ChangesReturn of the Greymane
On a cliff directly east of Thornbriar Fortress
- CombatTrainingStepping on Clouds
At Bloodsteel South Gate
Pailune Sealed Abyss Artifact Locations
Pailune has 17 verified roadside pickups. It is the shortest region by count, but a few spots are easy to ride past if you stay too fast.
- MasteryTwo-Handed WeaponGround Shaking Impact 3
At the intersection immediately southwest of Torvak Camp
- CombatOperationEnd of the Shadow
Along the road northwest of River Breeze Hearth
- LifeAbove the LawBack Alley Cleanup
On the side of the road west of Camp Bjornlund
- CombatBattleJudgment Cast Upon the Sleeping
At the intersection immediately east of Camp Bjornlund
- MasteryTwo-Handed WeaponGround Shaking Impact 2
On the side of the road leading south from Skoghorn
- MasteryHorseHarmonious Hooves 8
On the road inside Ridgehunter Tannery
- LifeLifeAnimal Meat
On the side of the road directly west of THE ANCIENT RIFT map text
- MasteryBowBow Aimed at Fate 6
On the side of the road northeast of Ridgepath Post
- LifeHuntingMystical Ecosystem
At the intersection immediately west of Pailune Floodgate, in a small wooden shrine
- MasteryBowBow Aimed at Fate 3
On the side of the road immediately southeast of Beighen Candlery
- LifeTradeTraveler with Oak Barrels
In Pailune city, at a road crossing in the middle of town
- MasterySpecial EquipmentVessel of Dark Pursuit
On the side of the road directly north of Totemfelt
- LifeLifeBetween Herbs and Poisons
On the side of the road north of Skallcove
- MasterySpecial EquipmentBismuth Spear
At the intersection immediately west of Svinholt Ranch, in a small wooden shrine
- LifeLifeTiny Citizens of Grasslands
At the intersection directly north of Beast Hunter's Camp, in a small wooden shrine
- CombatTrainingOn a Storm of Beasts
At the intersection north of Odeck Floodgate, in a small wooden shrine
- LifeLifeCave Exploration Log
Along the road northeast of Whisperleaf Fortress
Delesyia Sealed Abyss Artifact Locations
Delesyia has 25 verified roadside pickups. The list below keeps the route grouped by the exact challenge names.
- CombatTrainingTornado of Steel
At the intersection directly north of Dewhaven Logging Camp
- LifeChallenges and Changes4-Player Duo Match
On the side of the road directly under the D in the region name on the map
- MasteryHorseHarmonious Hooves 9
At the intersection west of Steelspike Armory
- MasterySpecial EquipmentMarni Laser Helm
At the intersection north of Sanctum of Devotion
- MasteryRapier and ShieldDancing Blade, Shining Shield 4
On the side of the road northwest of Fort Windridge
- MasteryCannonBarraging Cannon 1
On the side of the road immediately west of Redfox Trading Post
- LifeHuntingWild Showdown
On the side of the road south of Marni's Outpost
- LifeChallenges and ChangesA Voyage Without Wind or Sails
On the side of the road north of Chittering Forest Ironcrawler Station
- CombatBattleSingle Spark, Seven Strikes
At the intersection southeast of Chittering Forest Ironcrawler Station
- LifeLifeBounty of Meadows
On the west side of the road, south of Silverbrook Ruins
- MasteryCannonBarraging Cannon 3
At the intersection southeast of Sweetbloom Plantation
- CombatOperationDirge Beyond the Border
On the side of the road on the west side of the bridge, southwest of Timberton
- LifeChallenges and ChangesGreymane's Vow
At the intersection south of Tinkerton, just north of the S in the region name on the map
- CombatOperationSeeds of Discord
At the intersection north of Delesyia South Gate
- LifeChallenges and ChangesWell-Informed Greymane
At the intersection southeast of Windrose Farm
- MasteryCannonBarraging Cannon 4
On the side of the road leading south from Windrose Farm, southeast of the N in the DEWHAVEN map text
- LifeLifePets
On the side of the road directly east of Delesyia South Gate
- LifeTradeMagnate of the Golden Desert
On the side of the road immediately east of Western Outpost, west of Marni's Steel Armory
- LifeLifeThe Fruit of Patience
At the intersection south of Coast Windmill Watchtower
- CombatTrainingLike a Butterfly, Like a Storm
Along the road east of Coast Windmill Watchtower
- MasterySpecial EquipmentLightning Bolt Plate Armor
On the side of the road south of Marni's Laboratorium Gate
- CombatBattleFlash
At the intersection east of Sanctum of Veneration
- CombatOperationWaves of Lightning
At the intersection south of Gate to Advancement
- LifeAbove the LawThe Crow's Crown and the Last Chivalry
Just past the intersection directly south of Masterium Northeast Gate
- CombatBattleGiant Windmill
At the intersection directly west of Aeronautical Research Base
Crimson Desert Region Sealed Abyss Artifact Locations
The Crimson Desert region has 27 verified roadside pickups. This final sweep mixes open desert roads, fortress approaches, and Varnia-side paths.
- LifeTradeContract of the Golden Crown
At the road intersection northeast of Crimson Wall Shrine
- LifeHuntingSong of the Moon-Swallowing Sword
On the side of the road west of Sanctum of Renunciation
- MasteryGunWhen Lightning Strikes 2
At the intersection southwest of Sanctum of Renunciation
- MasterySpecial EquipmentLightning Spear
On the side of the road north of Arcosa, in the wooden shrine
- LifeHuntingWhen Animals Die
On the side of the road directly southeast of Duskway Camp Ironcrawler Station
- LifeAbove the LawThe Hand That Brushes Past All
On the side of the road west of Crimson Mountains Fortress
- MasteryHorseHarmonious Hooves 10
On the side of the road south of Timeworn Ruins Ironcrawler Station
- LifeHuntingApex of the Food Chain
On the side of the road directly east of Cloister of Enlightenment
- MasteryGunWhen Lightning Strikes 1
At the intersection northwest of Left Eye Watchtower
- MasterySpecial EquipmentKnuckledrill
At the intersection northwest of Isvatu Fortress
- LifeLifeAcquire Timber
On the side of the road southeast of Well of Patience
- MasteryBowBow Aimed at Fate 4
On the side of the road west of Well of Reflection
- MasteryCannonBarraging Cannon 5
On the north side of the road on the west edge of Tommaso
- CombatBattleSinking Fort
On the side of the road directly north of Tommaso
- LifeHuntingHunter's Discipline
At the intersection west of Crimson Mountains Ironcrawler Station
- CombatTrainingThrough the Current
On the side of the road immediately north of Great Gate of Urdavah
- MasteryGunWhen Lightning Strikes 3
On the side of the road northeast of Saltroad Trading Post
- LifeLifeProvisions
On the side of the road slightly northeast of the C in the CRIMSON DESERT map text
- CombatBattleSeven Consecutive Strikes
At the intersection immediately west of Saltroad Camp
- LifeHuntingThe End of Myth
Along the road northeast of Saltroad Hearth
- MasterySpecial EquipmentPropeller Spear
Along the road northwest of Oasis Hearth
- LifeAbove the LawHands Quicker than Eyes
Immediately south of Desert Ruins
- MasterySpecial EquipmentFlamespitter
At the intersection south of Varnia Saltroad Camp
- CombatOperationHidden Banner Pike
Along the road southwest of Varnia Gate
- CombatOperationMeteor Run in the Dark
On the side of the road north of Varnia Gate, under the rock arch over the road
- LifeTradeRainbow Mane
On the side of the road in Varnia, south of Alabastar Bridge
- CombatBattleSlam Master
At the intersection immediately west of Varnia Trading Post
Crimson Desert Abyss Artifact Mistakes
These are the mistakes that waste the most route time.
- Do not mix Sealed Abyss Artifacts with Secret Places. They are separate systems.
- Do not leave a pickup behind just because the challenge looks awkward. The pickup itself is the important step for this route.
- Do not ignore roads, routes, and shrines. Verified location guides place the pickups along those pathing points.
- Do not assume a missing nearby hint means the artifact is missing. Light-based nearby markers can bug out.
Crimson Desert Abyss Artifact FAQs
There are 141 verified roadside Sealed Abyss Artifact pickups in the full route.
No. Sealed Abyss Artifacts unlock challenges. Abyss Artifacts are the reward items you earn and spend.
No. The location-based pickups stay in fixed spots.
Yes. Secret Places, combat progression, bosses, and some quest rewards also give regular Abyss Artifacts.
No. You can pick up the location first and finish the challenge later.
Official known issues say nearby light-based markers can fail to show correctly. A restart can help.
Hernand has the biggest verified sweep with 42 locations.
Yes. Some challenge requirements are character-specific even though the pickup location is fixed on the map.
No. Secret Places are separate Abyss Cresset discoveries and are not part of this roadside list.
