How to Pole Vault and Where to Find Banner Pikes in Crimson Desert

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  • Primary Subject: Crimson Desert (Version 1.00.03 / 1.00.04)
  • Key Update: Players can utilize Banner Pikes as a unique traversal tool to pole vault over environmental hazards like gaps, walls, and spiked palisades.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: March 27, 2026
  • Quick Answer: To pole vault in Crimson Desert, equip a Banner Pike found in bandit camps or towns and double-tap the jump button to clear large obstacles.

Did you know you can pole vault in Crimson Desert?

It's not something players are introduced to until one of the Sealed Abyss Artifact Challenges, specifically the Rainbow Across the Sky Challenge, but it acts as a convenient mode of transportation you might want to consider while playing.

Here's everything you need to know about pole jumping in Crimson Desert.

How to Pole Vault in Crimson Desert

To pole vault, you'll need to use a banner pike and double-tap on your jump button.

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You might be wondering - where can I get a banner pike? You can find plenty of them in big bandit encampments or in major towns, like Hernand. If you're planning to get one from a town, you'll need to wear a Mask and steal it.

However, if you're taking a banner pike from a hostile faction, you can freely grab it without any consequences.

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With your banner pike, you can pole jump over gaps or spiked palisades. This is a quick and easy way to get across such obstacles without using your skills. Plus, it's fun - you can even jump over walls!

Banner pikes can be used as secondary weapons, so make sure to keep the ones you find. However, don't use it too often, since its lack of durability can cause it to break.

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