Published Mar 20, 2026, 5:08 PM EDT

How to craft abyss gears

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Witches are one of the factions in Crimson Desert , and they're vital to your strength. They're knowledgeable about the mysteries of the abyss and capable of manipulating powerful artifacts called abyss gears . Crafting new gear and unlocking stronger skills are important for making your character more powerful, but you can take it to the next level and truly customize your abilities with abyss gears. The only problem is, witches are pretty difficult to find and get in contact with.

Here's where to find a witch in Crimson Desert , how to interact with them, and how to use abyss gears .

Witch locations in Crimson Desert

There are a total of five witches in Crimson Desert . Below, we've listed where to find two of the five witches.

The Hermit Witch location in Crimson Desert

You can find your first witch in Crimson Desert through "The Hermit Witch" faction quest .…