Exploration in Crimson Desert is a multi-layered experience, where a simple rock face or a roaring waterfall often hides a gateway to ancient power. With over 100 caves scattered across the continent, these underground chambers are essential for more than just shelter.
They are the resting places for Abyss Artifacts, unique equipment like the Duskfang Leather Armor, and the blueprints for high-tier survival items like Palmar Pills.
Uncovering these secrets requires a mix of intuition and specialized mechanics. Many of Pywel’s most rewarding grottos are concealed behind waterfalls; you’ll need to approach the water and use a charged Stab to break through the veil. Keep an eye out for small rock cairns near cliff faces, as these often mark the entrance to a hidden grotto.
Whether you’re mining for diamonds in the Hernand Highlands Cavern or solving the light-beam puzzles of the Azure Moon Labyrinth, your willingness to descend into the dark is what will set your Greymane apart from the rest.
Bypassing a hidden cave can mean missing a critical Skill Point or the rare materials needed for your next gear upgrade. To help your underground exploration, we have mapped every cavern entrance, waterfall secret, and subterranean ruins across Pywel.
Consult our Crimson Desert Interactive Maps and track our map coverage to make sure you’ve cleared every hidden chamber before moving into the high-level territories of Pailune.
| Name | Details | Map Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sandpeak Gold Mine | Crimson Desert | |
| Cascade Grotto | Found behind the waterfall northwest of Reventine Winery. 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. | Hernand |
| Sage's Peak Cave | Hernand | |
| Ancient Rift Cave | Hernand | |
| Spear Of Souls | Hernand | |
| Bowspirit Cape Hollow | Demeniss | |
| Ancient Mine Site Ruins II | Pailune | |
| Ancient Mine Site Ruins I | Pailune | |
| Border's End | Demeniss | |
| Silver Wolf Mountain Lava Cave | Pailune | |
| Bay of Abundance Cave | Demeniss | |
| Morning Mist Cave | Demeniss | |
| Hidden Cave | Demeniss | |
| Crystal Crown Cave | Demeniss | |
| Cave of Silence | Demeniss | |
| Windwail Cave | Demeniss | |
| Anvil Hill Longing Cave | Demeniss | |
| Serpent Scale Cave | Delesyia | |
| Mistshard Cave | Demeniss | |
| Desert Lake Gold Mine | Crimson Desert | |
| Well of Tragedy Grotto | Demeniss | |
| Kingshield Falls Cave | Demeniss | |
| Lunar Sprit Grotto | Demeniss | |
| Crescent Cave | Demeniss | |
| Warrior's Soul Cave | Delesyia | |
| Gale of Judgement Cave | Delesyia | |
| Silentwater Grotto | Delesyia | |
| Anvil Hill Stoneback Crab 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. | Hernand |
| Cliffwall Cave | Demeniss | |
| Nightfell Expedition Camp | Demeniss | |
| Firefly Haven Cave | 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. | Hernand |
| Sun's Gate Cave | Crimson Desert | |
| Cave | Hernand | |
| Nas River 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. | Hernand |
| Shadowwolf Cave | Demeniss | |
| Sacred Beast's Cave | Crimson Desert | |
| Arehaza Cave | Crimson Desert | |
| Venomblade Grotto | Crimson Desert | |
| Wolf's Molar Cave Entrance | Pailune | |
| Cave of Truth | Pailune | |
| Weeping Silver Cave | Pailune | |
| Upper Den River Cave | Pailune | |
| Suspicious Pit | Pailune | |
| Frostwind Cave | Pailune | |
| Mineshaft | Pailune | |
| Ator's Hidden Cave | Pailune | |
| Echidna Cave | Pailune | |
| Snowwind Cave | Pailune | |
| Silver Wolf Mountain Lakeside Cavern | Pailune | |
| Heart of the Saint 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. | Hernand |
| Stormtalon Cave of Time | Hernand | |
| Mistwind Cave of Deepfog Basin | Hernand | |
| Lion's Path | 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. | Hernand |
| Hidden Chamber of Wisdom Entrance | Pailune | |
| Nameless Cave | Hernand | |
| Duskwood Cave | Hernand | |
| Silver Wolf Cave | Pailune | |
| Frozen Soul Cave | Hernand | |
| Ancient Mine Site Ruins VII | Pailune | |
| Cave | Hernand | |
| Three Saints' Falls Cave | 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. | Hernand |
| Ancient Mine Site Ruins VI | Pailune | |
| Claggy Chasm | Pailune | |
| White Wolf Cave | Hernand | |
| Whispering Grotto | Hernand | |
| Dragon's Breath Cave | Pailune | |
| Bone Cave | Pailune | |
| The Four Pits of the Wayward Woods | Pailune | |
| Silver Wolf Mountain Abandoned Mine | Pailune | |
| Starlight Storm Cave | Hernand | |
| Iceblade Cave | Pailune | |
| Everfrost Cave | Hernand | |
| Second-Finger Cave | Pailune | |
| Frostpierce Cave | Pailune | |
| Death's Grip Cave | Hernand | |
| Pororin Cave | Hernand | |
| Blade Cavern | Hernand | |
| Spectre's Hideout | 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. | Hernand |
| Arboria Spider Cave | 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. | Hernand |
| Mineshaft for Diamond Ore | Pailune | |
| King's Rest Cavern | Hernand | |
| Cloudmist Cave | Hernand | |
| Echoing Waves Cave | Hernand | |
| Dawn Cave | Hernand | |
| Hernand Highlands Cavern | Hernand | |
| Shadowheart Grotto | Hernand | |
| Frostclaw Cave | Hernand | |
| Azure Moon Labyrinth Cave | Hernand | |
| Nightstorm Cave | Hernand | |
| Cave of Oblivion | Hernand | |
| Windrift Cave | Demeniss | |
| Windwail Cave | Demeniss | |
| Echoing Tunnel | Hernand | |
| Delesyia Ancient Waterway | Delesyia | |
| Anvil Hill Cave | A massive pit located on Anvil Hill. At first glance, it appears to be nothing more than an ordinary crater formed by jagged rock. | Hernand |
| Anvil Hill Gold Cave | 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. | Hernand |
| Twilight Grotto | Hernand | |
| Guardian's Cave | Delesyia | |
| Greenfield Highlands Hidden 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. | Hernand |
| Horseshoe Lake Burrow | Delesyia |
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