How to get and use Packs in Crimson Desert

Packs are one of many things you’ll find in Crimson Desert from your adventures, and they come in different shapes and sizes. Some of them have specific uses that become integral for clearing the late-game contents.

This guide will provide you with all the details regarding Packs in the game.

How to get Packs in Crimson Desert

Packs are obtained randomly by clearing in-game content. This includes quests that are part of the main (and side) arcs. You can also find them at random by defeating different enemies. The drop rate appears to be pretty common, but varies across types.

Some of the advanced packs, like the Kuku Rocket Pack, are specific in nature since they’re upgrades. You have to start with the basic version (the Kuku Pack in this case) and upgrade it as per their requirements.

How to use Packs in Crimson Desert

The most important use for Packs is in crafting. You can use them to craft and upgrade the Kuku Pack. You can also use them for advanced upgrades in the Kuku Shop. First, you’ll need to find the blueprints and start to craft them with the right materials and packs.

Incidentally, a few packs deal elemental damage, and you can use them in combat. The Flamethrower Pack, for example, can be used to shoot fire and works just like a ranged weapon. You can get them as random drops from Bandits.

The Kuku Boltspitter, which is an upgrade of the Kuku Pack, does the same thing as the Flamethrower Pack. However, you inflict Lightning hits instead of fire.

Finally, there are the cosmetic packs like Deer, Tanner’s, and more that don’t have any direct uses. They don’t offer any stat boosts, and you can’t use them for crafting/as weapons. You can choose to sell them for Copper and use the currency to buy other items.

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The Fated Shadow sword is one of those rare weapons in Crimson Desert that you can miss quite easily. However, its Greysoul Howling ability is one, if not the best, weapon skill that you can utilize. Sadly, the weapon isn’t part of a quest, so you’ll need to put in some extra effort to find it.

Fated Shadow sword location in Crimson Desert

To find the Fated Shadow sword, you’ll need to head to the Abyss region at Nest of Valor. The region is near the Dry Valley. This area might remain hidden for you. If you have reached the endgame content, you’ll reach the Abyss area after defeating the Goyen boss in Chapter 9.

Once the Abyss map is available, use the nexus on the small island next to the Dry Valley. This is the easiest way to travel to the spot where you can find the Fated Shadow sword.

How to reach the Fated Shadow sword in Crimson Desert

Once you arrive at the spot, the main path will be split into two directions. Take the path going right, and you’ll arrive at a small cave. Take the staircase next to the cave, and head upstairs. Inside, you’ll get a Fishball Soup recipe if you haven’t visited the location previously.

Keep traveling to the back of the cave, and a small icon will appear near a bucket and a few other objects kept on the floor. You’ll really need to be close to the spot for the marker to appear. This is the same spot from where you’ll manage to interact and add the Fated Shadow sword to your arsenal.

How does Greysoul Howling work in Crimson Desert

The Fated Shadows sword comes pre-built with the Greysoul Howling ability. You can activate it by pressing the R1/RB and R2/RT buttons, and it requires Spirit to work. It will call the ghost of Goyen, which releases a sweeping strike of shadow energy across the target area.

This ability is one of the best attacks, in my opinion, and you can target individual/multiple enemies with it. You can always choose to sell the ability and the sword, but I have kept both in my arsenal.

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