If you’ve been exploring Crimson Desert, you’ve probably come across a strange white bird that lands on your shoulder early in the story. It might seem like a small moment, but it actually leads to one of the most important systems in the game: unlocking witches. Witches are essential for upgrading your gear, boosting stats, and surviving tougher fights. This guide breaks down how to unlock all the witches in Crimson Desert.
Why Witches are important in Crimson Desert
Witches are tied directly to the Abyss gear system. They allow you to:
- Extract and embed abilities into gear.
- Upgrade stats like health, stamina, and attack.
- Craft powerful Abyss gear for free.
Each witch offers different crafting recipes. If you want the best builds in the game, you need to unlock all of them.
#1 The Hermit Witch
You unlock your first witch early in the game by progressing through Chapter 2. At this point, a strange white bird will start landing on your shoulder. When you interact with it, it gives you a letter that begins a quest. After reading the letter, head to Three Saints Falls, where you’ll meet the hermit witch.
#2 Witch of Wisdom
You unlock the Witch of Wisdom in Chapter 5 during the “Missing Seal” quest. During this part of the story, you’ll receive a letter that starts her faction quest. Once you complete it, she becomes available.
She specializes in crafting gear that improves regeneration, including spirit, stamina, and health. She is also the first witch who can actually craft these types of Abyss gear for you, making her a key unlock for early to mid-game progression.
#3 Witch of Humility
You can unlock the Witch of Humility during Chapter 7 in the Pailune region. While exploring Bayon, you’ll come across a man hanging off a broken bridge and calling for help. Rescuing him triggers the discovery of this witch.
She is located at Gi Jongu Temple, near the bottom-center of the map. Once you reach the temple, head inside a cave where you’ll find her.
The Witch of Humility focuses on defensive upgrades. She offers gear that boosts defense, reduces guard stamina consumption, and lowers incoming damage, making her especially useful for tougher fights and survivability.
#4 Witch of Kindness (Bari)
You can find this witch in Wayward Woods by heading to Silver Wolf Cave. As you approach the cave, you’ll encounter a woman freezing in the cold. Light a fire next to her to help, and she will reveal herself as Bari, the Witch of Kindness.
Bari focuses on mobility and speed-based upgrades. She offers gear that improves movement speed, climbing speed, and attack speed, making exploration smoother and combat faster.
#5 Witch of Strength
To unlock the Witch of Strength, travel north of Tommaso Fork Posthouse in the Tashkal region and look for a post house. There, you’ll find a beggar. Give him a coin, and this simple interaction will unlock the witch.
She is located near the World’s Navel and can be found on a rooftop. The Witch of Strength specializes in offensive upgrades. She provides gear that increases your critical rate and boosts overall damage through powerful destruction-focused builds, making her ideal for players who want to maximize attack power.
Final Witch (Endgame Unlock)
She is more of an endgame objective and requires you to fully explore the world to unlock the last witch. To gain access, you need to cleanse 15 sanctums across the map.