All Achievements & Trophies
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At a glance
- Total: 34 achievements on PC/Xbox, plus the Pywel Legend Platinum on PS5 (35 with Platinum).
- No secret trophies: every achievement appears on the list — but the descriptions are riddle-like, so the challenge is decoding them.
- Time to 100%: main story ~50-80h, full completion well over 100h across 430+ quests, 76+ bosses and 573 areas.
Weapon Mastery Trophies (8)
Each weapon family has a "Master of X" trophy. They unlock by completing the associated training/challenge progression for that weapon type — the fastest route is to focus one weapon family at a time in the training grounds, then take it into field combat.
| Trophy | Plain-English unlock |
|---|---|
| Master of Swords | Complete all sword challenges (main weapon, do this first) |
| Master of Shields | Complete all shield challenges |
| Master of Bows | Complete all bow challenges |
| Master of Spears | Complete all spear challenges |
| Master of Two-Handed Weapons | Complete all two-handed weapon challenges |
| Master of Artillery | Complete all cannon/artillery challenges |
| Master of Rapiers | Complete all rapier challenges |
| Master of Firearms | Complete all gun challenges |
Exploration Trophies
| Trophy | Plain-English unlock |
|---|---|
| Novice Adventurer | Complete Chapter 1 of the main story |
| Expert Storyteller | Complete all main story quests (14 chapters) |
| Master Camper | Activate the Greymane Camp at Howling Hill |
| Proud Returnee | Complete the camp relocation to Pailune |
| Expert Explorer | Reveal every corner of Pywel (all areas) |
| Conqueror of the Abysses | Complete all Abyss challenges (deep exploration) |
| Conqueror of Spires | Complete all Spire climbing challenges |
| Pilgrim of Wonders | Find all secret places |
| Maze Pathfinder | Complete all maze challenges |
| Puzzle Solver | Complete all ancient ruins puzzles |
| Lightbringer | Complete all sanctum challenges |
| Navigator of the Stars | Complete all constellation challenges |
| Shadowlord | Complete all "Above the Law" (outlaw/bounty) challenges |
Combat & Activity Trophies
| Trophy | Plain-English unlock |
|---|---|
| Protector of Pailune | Defeat the Black Bears and the Jackals (Chapter 7) |
| Beast Slayer | Defeat all beasts / New Power challenges |
| Relentless Warrior | Complete all training challenges |
| Battlefield Conqueror | Complete all battle challenges |
| Unvanquished Strategist | Complete all mastery challenges |
| Brilliant Tactician | Complete all operation challenges |
| Lord of Honor | Complete all faction operation challenges |
| Ultimate Hunter | Complete all hunting challenges |
| Natural Collector | Complete all life/gathering challenges |
| Grand Collector of Arms | Collect every weapon in the game |
| Tamer of Legends | Tame every legendary horse |
| The Golden Merchant | Complete all trade challenges (wealth milestone) |
| True Gamer | Win every minigame challenge |
Efficient 100% Route
- Main story first (Novice Adventurer → Expert Storyteller): Chapters 1-14 unlock the whole world and most areas.
- Weapon mastery alongside: as you play, swap through each weapon family in training to clear Master trophies organically.
- Faction quests (63 Hernand Commissions + others) for Lord of Honor, Brilliant Tactician and the Medium Bag expansions.
- Exploration sweep: use the area checklist to find all spires, mazes, sanctums, ruins and secret places.
- Endgame: legendary horses, all weapons, all hunts, the minigames, and finally the Abyss challenges.
- Pywel Legend (PS5): the Platinum pops when the rest are done.
FAQ
How many achievements does Crimson Desert have?
34 achievements on PC and Xbox, plus the PS5-exclusive Pywel Legend Platinum trophy (35 total on PS5).
Are there secret achievements?
No - all trophies are listed, but the descriptions are deliberately cryptic riddles, so most players need help decoding the actual unlock conditions.
How long does 100% completion take?
Main story takes about 50-80 hours; full completion (all 34 trophies) typically exceeds 100 hours across 430+ quests, 76+ bosses and 573 areas.