Crimson Desert: Cave Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide

Found next to a tree, east of an Abyss Nexus, and northwest of Longroots.

Found close to water.

A cave located on the cliffside near a natural bridge. Situated high upon the rock face, King's Rest Cave is said to be the final resting place of an ancient king. Legend has it that the king, an avid hunter, sought refuge here during a heavy blizzard. Trapped by the snow, he and his party perished within the cave one by one.

A small grotto behind Jijeong Temple. An exquisite statue is enshrined deep within, where a subtle scent of incense and a mystical aura instill a sense of reverence in all who visit.

A cave hidden beneath the hill of the Kilnden Workshop. The entrance, sealed with iron bars and concealed by thick ivy, suggests it was a place of great importance in the distant past. Beyond the narrow passage lies a chamber where the walls are covered in mysterious paintings of unknown meaning.

A cave hidden beneath the great tree of the Black Wall. Those drown inside by the faint glinting will find treasure chests scattered throughout. It appears the goblins are using this place to hoard their treasures.

Found in a broken tree.

Found behind the waterfall at the bottom of the ravine. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

A cave located near the Nectarwood Apiary in Kharonso. An iron gate blocks the entrance, though whether it was built to keep people out or to lock someone inside remains unclear. Within the cave lie ruins similar to those found throughout Kharonso.

A mine out south of Gorthak Ironworks.

A mine out south of Gorthak Ironworks.

Found below the rail tracks, at the base of the canyon. Use Focused Force Palm on the rock.

Found through an archway, close to the train tracks.

Found at the bottom of a cliff wall, directly south of the Forgotten Tomb. Use Focused Force Palm on the Bismuth Barrier to get past it.

Found behind a waterfall on the west side of Hernand. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn on the ledge halfway up the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

A cave in the ravine at the riverbed’s end.

A mine out southeast of Gorthak Ironworks.

Found behind the waterfall. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

A cave located at the foot of the Stormtalon Ridge. Following the lights at the entrance leads to a living space bearing clear traces of recent habitation. Beyond that, several paths branch off deep underground, suggesting these are the shafts of an abandoned mine.

Found on the southeast side of Delesyia.

Found behind the waterfall on the upper part of the mountain. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found behind the waterfall southeast of Sanctum of Benediction. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found behind the waterfall south of Fort Warspike. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

A natural cave located within the Silver Wolf Mountain. Along the cliffs at the the foot of the mountain lies a spot that hints at the presence of a gold mine.

Upon finding and entering the cave, swarms of bats take flight from every direction. Venturing deeper, a captivating glint envelops the entire cavern.

Found behind the waterfall. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found behind the waterfall. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

An abandoned mine located within the Silver Wolf Mountain. A powerful figure of Pailune once tried to mine the area long ago. Rumors suggest the project was abandoned after the workers fled, unable to endure the relentless blizzards and harsh environments.

A cave accessible through a sinkhole located within Bowsprit Cape. Upon entering the cave, where nameless wildflowers bloom, a small altar imbued with a mystical power stands alone. It evokes a sense of otherworldly beauty–tranquil yet strangely alien, as if one has stepped into another realm.

Pailune’s second mine, established specifically for the excavation of the Ancient Ruins. Having commenced exploration early on, Pailune has currently secured a total of eight shafts.

Although work has been suspended in certain area, traces of the ancient civilization can be found wherever you go.

Pailune’s first mine, established specifically for the excavation of the Ancient Ruins. Having commenced exploration early on, Pailune has currently secured a total of eight shafts.

Although work has been suspended in certain areas, traces of the ancient civilization can be found wherever you go.

A canyon located near the border of the Demenissian and Hernandian Territories. It is notorious for its steep and rugged terrain, where a single misstep can prove fatal.

Yet, on the meadows above the cliffs, cattle can often be seen grazing peacefully, seemingly indifferent to the precarious drop behind them.

An abandoned mine hidden within Silver Wolf Mountain. The entrance is cleverly concealed by rocks, making it difficult to find, but one might stumble upon it by following a snow weasel as it slips into a small hole. Though long deserted, rare ores can still be found deep within its shafts.

Found behind the waterfall. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

A lava cave situated beneath Ashclaw Keep in Silver Wolf Mountain. Despite being located within a frigid mountain range, the interior is filled with churning lava. One must tread carefully, as a single misstep into the glowing magma will result in instant death.

A hidden cave within Silver Wolf Mountain, located near the Pailune East Gate. Rumor has it that an ice-cold wind flows year-round from this cave atop the lower hills of Silver Wolf Mountain, forcing any passerby to stop in their tracks.

A hidden cave located near Vannstein Lake. A short walk past the entrance reveals a massive hole. The depth of the dark pit below is impossible to gauge, so one must take extreme care not to miss their step.

Pailune’s fourth mine, established specifically for the excavation of the Ancient Ruins. Having commenced exploration early on, Pailune has currently secured a total of eight shafts.

Although work has been suspended in certain area, traces of the ancient civilization can be found wherever you go.

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Found behind the waterfall. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

A cave hidden between the cliffs beside Vannstein Lake. It is said that echoes resembling a silver wolf's howl resonate through the caves surrounding the lake on Silver Wolf Mountain.

Pailune’s seventh mine, established specifically for the excavation of the Ancient Ruins. Having commenced exploration early on, Pailune has currently secured a total of eight shafts.

Although work has been suspended in certain area, traces of the ancient civilization can be found wherever you go.

Pailune’s sixth mine, established specifically for the excavation of the Ancient Ruins. Having commenced exploration early on, Pailune has currently secured a total of eight shafts.

Although work has been suspended in certain areas, traces of the ancient civilization can be found wherever you go.

A cave accessible from the peaks near the Bay of Abundance. After a long climb down toward the seemingly bottomless floor, a mystical underground space meeting the sea finally reveals itself. These crystal-clear waters are secretly connected to the deepest reaches of the Bay of Abundance.

A natural cave located within the Morning Mist Peaks. It is also known as the Cave of Enlightenment, named after the local monks who were said to have achieved enlightenment while meditating here.

A mysterious cave hidden between the cliffs. A door that remains shut to the unworthy blocks the path inside. Speculation is rife that a legendary master may be hiding behind its sealed entrance.

Found behind a waterfall southwest of Smugglers' Dock. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Pailune’s fifth mine, established specifically for the excavation of the Ancient Ruins. Having commenced exploration early on, Pailune has currently secured a total of eight shafts.

Although work has been suspended in certain areas, traces of the ancient civilization can be found wherever you go.

Pailune’s eighth mine, established specifically for the excavation of the Ancient Ruins.

Found at the base of the rock wall, behind a Bismuth Barrier. Use Focused Force Palm on the Bismuth Barrier to get past it.

Found behind the first waterfall after the bridge. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found behind the waterfall southeast of the Thornbriar South Gate. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn halfway up the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Mistveil Forest Cave, located near the Ironclad Fort cliffs. If you look closely at the cliffs overlooking Lake Ironwood, you will spot a place shimmering with a golden hue. Stepping inside, you are greeted by the sight of glittering gold veins running through the cave walls.

Use Focus Palm to destroy the gold vein blocking your entry to the cave.

Found behind a waterfall east of the Icewatch Altar. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found west of the road. You can drop into the cave through the hole above.

Found behind a waterfall southwest of the Deadfire Mountain. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

A cave hidden behind the waterfall of the Kingshield Mountains. From a distance, it appears as nothing more than a small crevice hidden among the rocks at the base of the falls. However, the interior conceals vast riches, offering a sweet reward to any explorer lucky enough to discover it.

Found behind a waterfall northwest of Tariv. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found behind a waterfall south of Stones of Time. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

The silver mines of Grey Rock Quarry. This site has long been renowned for its rich silver deposits. If you examine the rugged rock faces closely, you can find shimmering silver ores embedded within every crevice.

Use Force Palm to destroy the blockade inside and advance.

Found behind a waterfall on the north side of Delesyia. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found behind a waterfall on the north side of Delesyia. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn halfway up the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found behind the waterfall. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

A cave that pierces the heart of the Anvil Hill. Descending the floor of this vertical shaft reveals a mystical space bearing the unmistakable traces of ages past.

To enter the cave, drop throuhg the hole at the bottom of the large crater.

A gold mine located within the valleys of the Crimson Desert.

Found in the rock wall west of the waterfall, halfway up.

Found halfway up the Lower Nas River waterfall. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn on the ledge by the waterfall.

Get close to the water (right side of the cairn) and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found behind the waterfall close to Varnia. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the bottom of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

A mysterious cave near the Nas River. Though said to be a hidden cave, its reputation as a source of copper ore has made it well-known to many. It is primarily frequented by those seeking copper or used as a secret hideout by local children.

Note: To be able to enter the cave, make sure you extinguish the torch on the wall.

Found behind a waterfall southeast of Halssius Ranch. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the bottom of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found behind the waterfall northwest of Redtree Forest. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the upper waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found along the corridor east of the waterfall, inaccessible until you break the Bismuth wall with Focused Force Palm.

Found behind the waterfall. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found behind a waterfall northeast of Hunter's Cabin. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found behind the waterfall outside Fort Perwin. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn halfway down the waterfall, in a lower ledge by the water stream.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found at the foot of Sage’s Peak, this hidden cave lies concealed behind thick ivy along the Upper Nas River, discoverable only by those wandering beneath the towering trees.

Found at the bottom of the pit.

A cave located along the Upper Denn River. Easy to overlook due to its hidden entrance, the stones towering along its walls and ceiling capture natural light. You may discover rare ore deep within.

Found inside a white tent in the Forest Hearth.

Found by entering the Crimson Mountains Gold Mine through the Entryway and following the gold vein from the northern road south into the cave. Alternatively, access it from above via a wide pit beneath the wind turbines.

Pailune’s third mine, established for the excavation of the Ancient Ruins. Having commenced exploration early on, Pailune has currently secured a total of eight shafts.

A hidden cave concealed within a massive hole on Silver Wolf Mountain. The entrance is nearly impossible to find unless you closely inspect the feet of Ator, a colossal ancient weapon resting there as if in slumber. It remains unknown what terrors or secrets lurk at the end of the these deep, dark cave.

Found on a slope of Silver Wolf Mountain. Use Focused Force Palm to break the rock barrier and clear a path through the cave.

Found behind the Three Saints' Falls waterfall. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn halfway down the waterfall. While standing next to it, look for a lower ledge by the water stream.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave. Once inside, use the Force Palm unlocked via story progression on the highlighted stone block, then continue throuhg the tunnel.

A cave hidden within Stormtalon Ridge. It is known as the "Cave of Time" due to the strange sensation that time flows differently within its depths. Beyond this distorted atmosphere, at the very heart of the cave, rare ores can be found embedded in the darkness.

It can be accessed via the trapdoor on the floor of the shed by Muckroot Ranch. You can open the trapdoor and go down the ladder to reach an underground chamber. Be aware that there are some traps inside.

Found through the hole of the wrecked well, by the ruins.

Found between the rocky walls, at the base, west of Scholastone.

Found in the pit, by the stone monument, in the excavation site.

Found at the bottom of the stone wall. The cave is not marked on your in-game map, but totally worth exploring.

Found in the mountain. You can find the entrance between two braziers.

A cave accessible only by falling through the hole near the Thee Saints' Falls. The entrance and passageways are extremely narrow, making exploration a difficult task. The interior is thick with moisture, providing a perfect environment for various wild mushrooms to thrive.

Found north of the river on the south side of Pailune. Use Focused Force Palm to clear the way and enter the cave.

Found through the crack in the mountain wall, at the end of the road.

Found behind the waterfall west of Senia. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn halfway down the waterfall.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found in the pit between the lava.

A mysterious pit carved into the Wayward Woods. Escape is nearby impossible once you fall into it. Its origins and where it leads remain unknown.

A small cave found within the Everfrost. Only those strong enough to endure the driving snow and bitter cold are permitted entry. At the end of this frozen, white cave, nothing but cold remains awaiting the arrival of a worthy soul.

Found at the base of the mountain on the western side. You’ll need Focused Force Palm to reach it, since the entrance is blocked by a Gold Vein that must be cleared.

A cave hidden near the Arboria Forest. The interior is shrouded in darkness and choked with thick spider webs, making it nearly impossible to move forward. Even the bravest souls would not dare enter such a place.

A natural cave nestled beneath the cliffs of Hernand Highlands. Because the cliffs are so deep and steep, few suspect a cave exists below. Travelers should be especially wary, as bandits are always lying in wait to ambush those who come to look around the area.

Once the puzzle for the Abyss Cresset has been solved, it leads to the Azure Moon Labyrinth Ruins.

Found behind the waterfall. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found just northeast of the Deepfog Basin Lake.

Found behind a waterfall east of the Thornbriar Fortress. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn halfway up the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

An ancient waterway located in Delesyia.

A massive pit located on Anvil Hill. At first glance, it appears to be nothing more than an ordinary crater formed by jagged rock.

A cave on the cliffs of Anvil Hill. Inside, accessible only by breaking rocks, lie an ancient gold mining site beside a mural of a human figure. The painting and ore vein suggest this one was a place of ritual as well as mining.

To enter the cave, use the Force Palm on the blocks at the bottom of the ravine.

Found behind the waterfall. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn at the base of the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found at the base of the stone wall facing the river. The cave is unmarked on the game's map. Once you get inside, use the Force Palm to destroy the wooden planks.

Found behind some vines that you can burn by using Focus Light.

Found by dropping through the hole in the ground.

Found northeast of Burhum.

Found at the bottom of the ravine, behind the waterfall. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn halfway up the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found west of Vellua. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn halfway up the waterfall.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found behind the Mountain of Frozen Souls waterfall. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn halfway up the waterfall.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

Found behind a waterfall on the upper part of the Ancient Rift. To enter the cave, stand next to the small stone cairn, and look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave. A stone will block your progress in the cave, but luckily, you can destroy it with a Force Palm (R3).

Found by the flower field that damages you.

A Cave found within the Ancient Rift. This was once used as a Hernandian Black Bear lair. While its original purpose remains a mystery, you shouldn't linger long if you wish to avoid an encounter with Black Bear members.

Found behind a waterfall on the north side of Serpent Marsh. To enter the cave, find the small stone cairn halfway up the waterfall. While standing next to it, look at the stream of water.

Get close to the water and, while facing the stream, press R1+Triangle (on PS5) to perform a stab attack and enter the cave.

A cave located at the foot of the Argent Peaks. Grim rumors suggest a blood-sucking monster dwells within and drains any trespasser of all their blood. Deer carcasses are strewn about the entrance as if to serve as a warning; these remains grow more frequent as one ventures deeper, until the innermost sanctum reveals a mountain of death.

A cave near the jagged summit of Sage's Peak. The mystical ore covering the walls and ceiling within the cave shimmers with a brilliant glow whenever light touches it. To those who recognize its worth, this mystical ore will hold a special meaning.

A natural cave located on Thornbriar Mountain. Climbing down into the narrow, deep hole reveals a path leading to a circular chamber. Due to its secluded location, it appears suitable for use as a stronghold or storage.

A mysterious cave located near Pororin Forest. Rumors suggest the forest's lush vegetation thrives thanks to unknown magic and the sound of children's laughter. Consequently, most people enter the cave without hesitation, only to be overcome by a thick, choking smoke inside.

To be able to reach the cave, you must complete both The Unreachable Village and Authorized Access quests. The cave is best approached while playing Young's Monk Request.

A large cave north of Hernand that shows traces of past human habitation. Its vast interior is frequently occupied and used by bandits. All around are signs of animals taken from villagers, confined and butchered, with marks of the grisly work left scattered throughout.

The Spectre's Hideout cave is best approached while playing the Secrets Hidden in the Dark Quest.