Crimson Desert Platinum at a Glance
Crimson Desert has 35 trophies (1 Platinum, 4 Gold, 10 Silver, 20 Bronze) and takes roughly 200–300 hours at a difficulty of about 7/10. The list is almost entirely about two things: finishing the 12-chapter story and 100% completing every Challenge category. Open Menu → Challenges to track every category and its progress.
The 5 Missable Trophies — Read Before You Play
Five trophies can be permanently missed: Grand Collector of Arms, Unvanquished Strategist (depends on it), Battlefield Conqueror, Brilliant Tactician and Shadowlord. The specific missable challenges inside them:
Operation 7: Disruption
Do this before…
Requires Jackal-faction enemies. Complete it before defeating the Jackals or clearing all their camps in Pailune, or it becomes far harder (only possible if the Jackals retake camps).
Special Weapon 10: Vessel of Dark Pursuit
Don't discard it
This weapon can be sold or discarded — do not get rid of it until you've finished its challenge.
Above the Law 4: Back Alley Cleanup
Grab the Abyss Artifact
Needs a specific Abyss Artifact. If you complete all bounties before getting this one, there is no other way to finish it.
Battle 6: Into the Barrage
Best time to attempt
Needs a specific cannon-and-enemies setup — easiest during Chapter 8, Main Quest: Rebel Suppression. If you fail, die or reload a save to retry. Doable later, but only in very specific spots and very time-consuming.
The Platinum Trophy
Pywel Legend
How to unlock
The platinum. Awarded automatically once all 34 other trophies are unlocked — finish the story, relocate the camp, and 100% every challenge category.
Story & Camp Trophies
Novice Adventurer
How to unlock
Story-related and unmissable — simply play through Chapter 1 of the main quest.
Master Camper
How to unlock
Unlocks automatically during Chapter 3 when you activate the Greymane Camp at Howling Hill.
Protector of Pailune
How to unlock
Story-related. Awarded for finishing Chapter 7 — pushing the Black Bears and Jackals out of Pailune.
Expert Storyteller
How to unlock
Finish the entire main story. Roughly 30–40 hours of story on its own. Unmissable — just reach the credits and epilogue.
Proud Returnee
How to unlock
After completing the story you gain the option to move your camp from Howling Hill to Pailune. Choose to relocate it — the trophy pops once you do. Not missable; you can do it any time after unlocking the option.
Weapon & Horse Mastery
Master of Swords
How to unlock
Open Menu → Challenges → Mastery → Sword and complete all 6. These are combat trials that teach specific sword techniques — repeat until each shows 100%.
Master of Shields
How to unlock
Challenges → Mastery → Shield. Six defensive trials (perfect guards, counters, etc.). All must reach 100%.
Master of Bows
How to unlock
Challenges → Mastery → Bow. Six archery trials focused on aiming, charged shots and headshots.
Master of Spears
How to unlock
Challenges → Mastery → Spear. Five reach-and-thrust combat trials.
Master of Two-Handed Weapons
How to unlock
Challenges → Mastery → Two-Handed. Six heavy-weapon trials (charged swings, stagger, etc.).
Master of Artillery
How to unlock
Challenges → Mastery → Cannon. Five artillery trials — aiming and destroying targets with cannons.
Master of Rapiers
How to unlock
Challenges → Mastery → Rapier/Shield. Five fencing trials combining rapier thrusts and shield defense.
Master of Firearms
How to unlock
Challenges → Mastery → Gun. Five firearm trials — accuracy and reload-based objectives.
Grand Collector of Arms
How to unlock ⚠ Missable
Challenges → Special Weapons. You must find and use 10 unique special weapons for their challenges. Several are missable — see the missables section: do Operation 7: Disruption before wiping out the Jackals, don't sell/discard the Vessel of Dark Pursuit, and don't break special weapons before doing their challenge.
Tamer of Legends
How to unlock
Challenges → Mastery → Horse. Ten mounted trials — taming, racing and combat on horseback.
Unvanquished Strategist
How to unlock ⚠ Missable
Earned automatically once every Mastery subcategory is 100%: Sword, Shield, Bow, Spear, Two-Handed, Cannon, Rapier/Shield, Gun, Special Weapons and Horse. Missable because it depends on the missable Special Weapon challenges.
Exploration & Collection
Maze Pathfinder
How to unlock
Challenges → Exploration → Winding Paths. Navigate all 4 maze locations to their end.
Conqueror of Spires
How to unlock
Challenges → Exploration → Land Meets Sky. Climb/activate all 8 spires across the map.
Navigator of the Stars
How to unlock
Challenges → Exploration → Maps of the Night. Find and align all 13 constellation viewpoints (usually done at night).
Puzzle Solver
How to unlock
Challenges → Exploration → Thread in the Forest. Solve the puzzle at all 37 ancient ruin locations.
Lightbringer
How to unlock
Challenges → Exploration → Forgotten Sun. Restore light at all 16 Sanctum locations.
Pilgrim of Wonders
How to unlock
Challenges → Exploration → Wandering Footsteps. Discover all 60 hidden/secret locations. Unfogging the map first makes these far easier to find.
Conqueror of the Abysses
How to unlock
Challenges → Exploration → The Abyss. Solve the restoration puzzle at all 40 Abyss locations — floating rifts scattered across Pywel. Unfog the whole map first by activating the 8 Hidden Bells so every Abyss marker is visible, then travel to each and complete the puzzle. The single biggest exploration grind toward the platinum.
Expert Explorer
How to unlock
Awarded once all exploration categories are 100%: The Abyss (40), Wandering Footsteps (60), Thread in the Forest (37), Winding Paths (4), Forgotten Sun (16), Land Meets Sky (8), Maps of the Night (13), Hazy Tales (22) and Primal Frenzy (7). Effectively the "explore everything" gold.
Combat, Activities & Life
Relentless Warrior
How to unlock
Challenges → Training. Ten combat-training trials at camp/training grounds.
Battlefield Conqueror
How to unlock ⚠ Missable
Challenges → Battle. Large-scale battle objectives. Missable — Battle 6: Into the Barrage is easiest during Chapter 8's Rebel Suppression quest (a specific cannon-and-enemies setup); if you fail, die or reload to retry.
Brilliant Tactician
How to unlock ⚠ Missable
Challenges → Operation. Missable — Operation 7: Disruption needs Jackal-faction enemies, so complete it before defeating the Jackals or clearing all their camps in Pailune.
The Golden Merchant
How to unlock
Challenges → Trade. Five trading/commerce objectives — buy, sell and profit as directed.
Beast Slayer
How to unlock
Challenges → New Power / Primal Frenzy. Hunt down and defeat the 7 designated beasts/primal targets.
Shadowlord
How to unlock ⚠ Missable
Challenges → Above the Law. Ten bounty/outlaw objectives. Missable — Above the Law 4: Back Alley Cleanup requires an Abyss Artifact; do not complete every bounty before getting it or there's no other way to finish it.
Lord of Honor
How to unlock
Challenges → Challenges and Changes. Nine reputation/honor objectives earned across the lands.
Ultimate Hunter
How to unlock
Challenges → Hunting. Track and take down all 11 hunt targets — a cumulative "find one of each" style category.
Natural Collector
How to unlock
Challenges → Life. Twelve gathering/lifestyle objectives (fishing, cooking, harvesting, etc.). Pick up every "??" item you walk over throughout the game to complete these naturally.
True Gamer
How to unlock
Challenges → Minigames across 5 subcategories: Shooting (2), Test of Strength (4), Duel (5), Racing (1) and Mind Games (3). Win each minigame as required.
Crimson Desert Trophies — Frequently Asked
How many trophies does Crimson Desert have?
35 in total: 1 Platinum, 4 Gold, 10 Silver and 20 Bronze. Almost all are earned by 100% completing Challenge categories.
How long does the platinum take?
Roughly 200–300+ hours at about 7/10 difficulty — a long story plus a huge amount of challenge and collectible content across an enormous map.
Which trophies are missable?
Five: Grand Collector of Arms, Unvanquished Strategist, Battlefield Conqueror, Brilliant Tactician and Shadowlord. See the missables section above for the exact challenges to watch.
How do I get Conqueror of the Abysses?
Complete all 40 Abyss restoration puzzles (the "The Abyss" exploration subcategory). Unfog the map via the 8 Hidden Bells first so every Abyss marker is visible, then travel to each and solve it.
What is the fastest way to find all the collectibles?
Activate the 8 Hidden Bells early to reveal the whole map, and pick up every "??" item you pass. That reveals collection markers and quietly progresses the cumulative Life and Hunting categories.