Tips for Defeating Hornsplitter in Crimson Desert

Defeating Hornsplitter marks your first significant combat challenge in Crimson Desert. Until now, you’ve likely breezed through waves of easily dispatched bandits, hardly needing to utilize your skills.

Hornsplitter is a genuine opponent, and while some players may take him down with ease, he can pose a real challenge if you haven’t fully engaged with the combat mechanics or skill system yet. Here are some strategies to help you conquer the Goldleaf leader and complete Chapter 2.

Hornsplitter serves as your first true test in Crimson Desert, especially since most bandits encountered so far are quite weak. If you haven’t faced Marnie’s Excavatron yet, this will be your initial boss encounter.

To secure victory, consider these tips:

With these strategies, you should be able to defeat Hornsplitter and claim his Sword of the Lord weapon, which unleashes wind shockwaves with certain attacks. And just like that, you’ll have wrapped up Chapter 2.