Are you spending hours looking for all Sealed Abyss Artifacts in Crimson Desert? These curious-looking objects can be found all over the continent of Pywel. That said, there are just too many of them, and trying to collect them all can be very taxing indeed. Fortunately, our guide here has you covered. However, given that we’re also going to discuss late-game locations, you can expect a bunch of spoilers, too.
Crimson Desert’s Sealed Abyss Artifacts: How to find them and what does each one entail?
Think of the Crimson Desert Sealed Abyss Artifacts as a cross between collectibles and challenges. There are over a hundred of these polygonal objects scattered throughout the game world. If you’re searching the length and breadth of the continent for them, then you need to activate your Blinding Flash ability–i.e. press the lantern button and light attack button simultaneously.
The glints of light you see in the distance can either be Abyss Nexus fast travel points, Abyss Cresset puzzles, or Sealed Abyss Artifacts. It’s also worth noting that Sealed Abyss Artifacts are mostly found on altars and cairns by the roadside.
Upon obtaining a Sealed Abyss Artifact, the challenge tally requirement will briefly appear at the left-hand side of your screen. Examples include defeating a certain number of enemies with a type of weapon or traveling a total distance while mounted on a horse.
If you need to recheck the tally requirement, go to the Journal: Challenges menu. There, you’ll see tabs for Mastery, Combat, Life, and Minigame objectives. Don’t check the Sealed Abyss Artifacts through the inventory, since the descriptions therein are akin to riddles or cryptic passages.
How to claim your Sealed Abyss Artifact rewards
Whenever you complete a Sealed Abyss Artifact challenge, the polygonal-shaped icon will appear at the right-hand side of your screen. Check your inventory to see which one of these objects is flashing, then select it. The item will open up and you’ll receive your reward. These include Abyss Artifacts (skill points), Faded Abyss Artifacts (skill reset currency), and Abyss Gears (weapon and armor mods).
Sealed Abyss Artifacts in Central Hernand
The map above shows the locations of the Crimson Desert Sealed Abyss Artifacts in the region of Hernand, specifically the central part of the region with its capital and surrounding areas.
Central Hernand Sealed Abyss Artifact locations and challenges
Artifact 1: Sword of Trials I
