How to Find and Unlock Every Witch in Crimson Desert to Master Abyss Gears

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Published: Apr 06, 2026, 10:56 am Updated: Apr 06, 2026, 10:57 am

Primary Subject: Crimson Desert
Key Update: Witches can be found in disguise—as beggars or children—to unlock vital services like Abyss Gear socketing and extraction.
Status: Confirmed
Last Verified: April 6, 2026
Quick Answer: To unlock Witches, complete "The Hermit Witch" in Chapter 3 or "The Missing Seal" in Chapter 5. Find them disguised as NPCs in specific regional hubs.

In Crimson Desert, finding a Witch and unlocking them is vital, especially later in the game. But you don't unlock them immediately.

To unlock witches in Crimson Desert, you'll need to help them in disguise and complete their quests - often, they disguise themselves as beggars, children, or people trapped. The easiest witch to find is Elowen, who is unlocked in Chapter 5. Others need to be found in specific locations and will give you requests.

Once you unlock a Witch vendor, you'll be able to buy and sell items, craft items, create sockets for your equipment, and embed and extract Abysss Gears. If this is something you're eyeing to do, then here are all the Witch locations in Crimson Desert.

How to Find the Hermit Witch in Crimson Desert

You can actually unlock one Witch, The Hermit Witch, in Chapter 1 of Crimson Desert through "The Hermit Witch" Faction Quest. Once you gain Flight, a white crow will give you a letter from someone with the alias "White Crow".

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The letter will lead you to a mission to a hidden cave northwest of Hernand. This Witch will teach you about Abyss Gears. The cave is called the Shadow's Whisper Cave. Once inside, you'll meet The Hermit Witch, whose real name is Sylvia.

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How to Find the Witch of Wisdom in Crimson Desert

The next Witch you're likely to meet is the Witch of Wisdom, Elowen. You will naturally come across her after you complete the Demenissian Delegation quest in Chapter 5. She is located southwest of Hernand.

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To find her, head to Meshley Trapsmith. There will be bandits around the area that you can defeat, but take note that there are plenty of traps scattered everywhere. Once you've defeated the bandits, head inside the eastern house to meet Elowen.

But that's not where her hut is. After meeting her, Elowen will poof away. Her house is just north of the trapsmith, so you'll need to follow the path up to meet Elowen again.

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How to Find the Witch of Kindness in Crimson Desert

To find the Witch of Kindness, you'll need to head to Pailune. Specifically, you'll have to go southeast of Wayward Mountains and venture into the mountains.

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She'll be located near the Silverwolf Cave. You won't know it's her at first - she'll be disguised as a woman freezing in the cold. If you light up the brazier in front of her to warm her up, she will be introduced as Bari.

To find her after this encounter, head to the south of Silver Wolf Mountain. In the middle of the lake in that location, you will find the Witch's house.

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There, you will officially meet the Witch of Kindness.

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How to Find the Witch of Humility in Crimson Desert

To first encounter the Witch of Humility, you'll need to complete her secret trial. Head to the southeastern area of Pailune, at the Denn River near Beighen. You will need to help a man about to fall from the broken bridge. Completing this will reveal the location of the Witch.

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After, Fast Travel to the Serpent Marsh and search for a hidden cave. This might be difficult - the cave entrance is hidden between two mountains. To find where she is located, follow the colorful flags. If done correctly, you'll meet Lyselia, the Witch of Humility.

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How to Find the Witch of Strength in Crimson Desert

The Witch of Strength is a Witch you'll find later in the game, as she can only be found in the Crimson Desert. To get to this area, you'll need to complete Chapter 8 and parts of Chapter 9.

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Head to the Tashkalp Territory and pass by the Tommaso Fork Posthouse. There, you'll meet a beggar near the wooden board. If you give the beggar money, they'll reveal the Witch of Strength's location.

Head to the World's Navel and climb up the mountain to visit The Witch of Strength's home. Carefully climb up the planks, and you'll meet Areciel, the Witch.

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How to Find the Wayward Witch in Crimson Desert

After completing the Witch's requests, you will be given the Witch's Token as a gift. This token will be used to unlock the Wayward Woods Witch Hideout, which houses the last Witch you can meet - the Wayward Witch.

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She will be located in Pailune, just south of the Wayward Woods. Use your token to get inside, and you will meet the Wayward Witch, also known as the White Crow - aka the woman who first gave you the letters to meet the first Witches.

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This location also houses the Icewing Plate Cloak, which you should take as a reward for finding all the Witches.

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