Respec Your Character in Crimson Desert: A Quick Guide
Staying informed about the latest developments and the best deals is essential for any gamer.
You’re now subscribed!
Your newsletter sign-up was successful.
Looking to add more newsletters?
Every Friday
Your Weekly Gaming Update
Get your weekly dose of everything you love about gaming, from upcoming titles to community stories that keep the passion alive.
Every Thursday
GTA 6 Insider
Dive into our dedicated GTA 6 newsletter for the latest news, insider insights, and rumor breakdowns from our team of experts.
Every Friday
Industry Insights
From the minds behind Edge: a weekly newsletter packed with industry analysis, professional guidance, and a glimpse into the future of gaming.
Every Thursday
Tech Talk
Join fellow hardware enthusiasts with our free tech newsletter, featuring the latest gadgets, reviews, and all things tech-related.
Every Wednesday
Switch 2 Highlights
Subscribe to our Switch 2 newsletter for weekly updates on Nintendo’s new console, including news and game recommendations.
Every Saturday
Entertainment Roundup
Get a weekly summary of the most important movie and TV news, including trailers, interviews, and reviews, delivered straight to your inbox.
Once a month
Exclusive Previews
Receive sneak peeks, special competitions, and event details each month!
Understanding how to respec Kliff in Crimson Desert is crucial, especially given the intricate skill tree that shapes your gameplay. While some abilities can be acquired through skill observation, most require you to spend Abyss Artifacts within the skill tree.
Fortunately, there’s a method to respec, allowing you to experiment with your skills and reallocate your points. If you find a boss particularly challenging, you might want to invest your artifacts into health and spirit instead—there’s an item that facilitates this.
To respec in Crimson Desert, you’ll need a Faded Abyss Artifact, which differs from the regular or Sealed Abyss Artifacts. You can find your first one during the Chapter 1 main quest, Trace, when you explore Hernand Castle. Look for the room that the mysterious key unlocks. Before entering the abyss portal, check the chest in that room to obtain one. If you miss it, don’t worry—you can always return later to collect it.
To actually perform the respec, access the skills menu and hold F to reset all. This action will return your Abyss Artifacts, allowing you to reallocate them as you see fit. If you don’t have a Faded Abyss Artifact in your inventory, the reset option will be unavailable.
Currently, there’s no way to buy Faded Abyss Artifacts in Crimson Desert, but you can earn them as rewards from main story quests. For instance, you’ll find one in the chest during Trace and another upon completing Chapter 1.
You can also acquire them by finishing specific Sealed Abyss Artifact challenges, like Keeping Balance on the Wind, which you can find at a roadside marker southeast of Hernand, along the road that runs east below Unicorn Cliff.
Lastly, you can purchase one Faded Abyss Artifact from shops in the Witch’s Lair, but these won’t be accessible until you reach Chapter 3 in the main story.
