How to Get the Soul Spear Early in Crimson Desert

Overview

What this guide is for

Securing a powerful weapon early in your Crimson Desert journey can drastically shift the momentum of your playthrough. For players looking to maximize their damage right out of the gate, the Soul Spear is an exceptional choice. Boasting a high base attack stat and a unique hybrid playstyle, this one-handed weapon is hidden deep within a high-level dungeon. Because it requires venturing into dangerous territory, you will need to rely on stealth rather than brute force. Here is exactly how to locate the dungeon, slip past the guards, and claim the Soul Spear.

Why the Soul Spear is a Top Early-Game Choice

Before making the trek across the map, it is worth understanding why the Soul Spear is highly recommended for fresh saves. Unlike standard melee weapons, the Soul Spear completely alters your early combat capabilities.

It features a staggering base attack stat of 27, which easily outclasses the standard starting gear. More importantly, it introduces a hybrid combat style. The weapon can fire 'soul projectiles,' granting you immediate access to ranged magical attacks without needing a dedicated magic build.

Locating the Antumbra Ritual Grounds

To find the Soul Spear, you need to travel far to the west of the Hernand region into the snowy, mountainous terrain known as the Argent Peaks. Your destination is the Antumbra Ritual Grounds.

This is a higher-level icy dungeon, meaning the enemies stationed inside will be significantly stronger than your character at this stage of the game. Using the interactive map can help you plot a safe route to the dungeon's entrance.

Dungeon Navigation and Stealth Strategy

Because the Antumbra Ritual Grounds is scaled for higher-level characters, fighting your way through the dungeon is heavily discouraged. A direct confrontation with the guards will likely result in a quick death.

Instead, utilize stealth mechanics to sneak past the tougher patrols. Stick to the shadows, observe enemy patrol routes, and carefully make your way into the deepest part of the dungeon. You will eventually reach a final chamber where the Soul Spear is resting.

• Avoid sprinting, as the noise will alert high-level guards.
• Use cover and wait for patrol routes to face away before moving up.
• You only need to defeat the immediate, weaker enemies in the final room to safely loot the weapon.

Crucial Step: Holster to Loot

Once you have cleared the final room and approach the Soul Spear, you might notice that the game does not give you a prompt to pick it up. This is a common point of frustration for players.

> **WARNING - HOLSTER YOUR WEAPON:** To successfully loot the Soul Spear, you must strictly holster your current weapon. Crimson Desert's physical interaction system requires your hands to be free before it will allow you to pick up this specific environmental weapon. Once your weapon is put away, the prompt will appear, and the Soul Spear is yours.

Alternative Early Weapon: Dual Battle Axes

If you prefer a pure melee approach or favor dual-wielding over one-handed and hybrid projectile gameplay, there is an excellent alternative meta weapon available early on: the Dual Battle Axes.

While they lack the ranged utility of the Soul Spear, the Dual Battle Axes offer aggressive, fast-paced melee combos that can quickly overwhelm early-game opponents.