Vessel of Dark Pursuit
A powerful two-handed greatsword that launches shadow projectiles with its signature Turning Slash ability. Obtained as a reward for defeating Antumbra's Sword in the Sanctum of Absolution during the Cloister of Ruination questline. The weapon comes pre-equipped with potent Abyss Gear that enhances its destructive potential.
Stats & Info
How to Obtain
- Defeat Antumbra's Sword in the Sanctum of Absolution (Cloister of Ruination quest)
- Found in the Hernand region during Chapter 5
About This Weapons Category
All weapons in Crimson Desert, ranked by tier with detailed stats, drop locations, and best-in-slot recommendations.
Tips & Strategy
- The shadow projectile from Turning Slash is excellent for ranged harassment
- Extract the Abyss Gear and transfer it to a higher base-attack weapon at a blacksmith
- Cannot be enhanced using duplicates since it is a unique weapon
Recommended Build With This Weapon
Top 8 Weapons in Crimson Desert
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Editorial Credits
Compiled by Elena Rodriguez, Database & Tools Engineer · Cross-checked by David Liu, QA Editor · Stat values verified against in-game testing · Last data refresh: 2026-09-01
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3. Community cross-check: Final values are spot-checked against r/CrimsonDesert and Korean gaming community Inven for consensus. Disagreements are noted in the entry.