How to Claim the Sword of the Lord in Crimson Desert

On the left, a game interface shows a weapon named "Sword of the Lord" with stats. On the right, a fierce fantasy battle with a man striking a shield.
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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

On the left, a game interface shows a weapon named "Sword of the Lord" with stats. On the right, a fierce fantasy battle with a man striking a shield.
  • Primary Subject: Crimson Desert (Version 1.00.03 / 1.00.04)
  • Key Update: Players can obtain the Sword of the Lord, a light-affinity one-handed weapon with 3 Abyss Gears, by completing the final boss fight of Chapter 2.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: March 25, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Defeat Kailok the Hornsplitter during the Chapter 2 quest "The End of Greed" at the Goldleaf Guildhouse to receive the sword as a reward.

The Sword of the Lord is easily one of the best one-handed weapons you can get early on in Crimson Desert.

The best part? You can get it pretty quickly while progressing through the story. The Sword of the Lord is a great weapon for quick attacks and combos, and features 3 Abyss Gears - Wind Slash, Destruction I, and Gale I.

Want to get your hands on the Sword of the Lord? Here's how.

How to Get the Sword of the Lord in Crimson Desert

You get the Sword of the Lord as a reward for defeating Kailok, the Hornsplitter, at the end of Chapter 2's main questline, The End of Greed.

A fantasy scene depicts a ruler on a thorny throne with a contemplative expression. Attendants bustle around in vibrant medieval attire under a tent.
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Credit: Pearl Abyss

You will need to progress through the quest to reach Kailok. As part of the final stage, you, as Kliff, will have to defeat the boss at Goldleaf Guildhouse in Unicorn Cliff.

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If you successfully defeat Kailok, a cutscene will play to transition the story into Chapter 3. After the cutscene, you will receive your quest rewards - one of them being the Sword of the Lord.

Why is the Sword of the Lord a Good Weapon?

Now, you might be wondering how a sword you receive from completing an early-game quest can be good.

Game inventory screen showing character stats and items. Highlighted weapon: Sword of the Lord, next to Sword of the Wolf. Background: grassy area.
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Credit: Pearl Abyss

Well, besides having a high base attack and scaling, the best thing about the Sword of the Lord is its elemental synergy. The sword is imbued with light elemental affinity, which is great against Corrupted or Shadow enemy types.

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When you hit an opponent, you apply a minor burn to them. The sword also allows you to stun enemies, giving you the chance to make space in a tight battlefield. This is also great when fighting a boss, as you can easily take them out when they're down.

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