Crimson Desert guide: Tips, puzzle solutions, bosses, and confusing UI explained

Crimson Desert has to be one of the most confusing games I’ve played in recent memory. It’s a million different games in one, the map is absolutely huge, and the UI and controls do a terrible job of helping you make sense of it all. Even simple things like mining or the skill tree can be confusing at first. And don’t get me started on trading, companions, and everything else you’ll unlock later on.

It doesn’t always work in its favour, but it’s genuinely baffling how complicated and huge Crimson Desert really is. Below, you’ll find a collection of Crimson Desert guides to give you the best possible start in Pywel, from how to solve certain puzzles and treasure maps, to confusing quests, and various handy tips.