How to Find and Use the Training Dummy in Crimson Desert to Master Combat

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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

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  • Primary Subject: Crimson Desert
  • Key Update: Players can unlock a stationary training dummy with unlimited health by upgrading the Greymanes Camp four times during Act 3.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: April 6, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Travel to Greymanes Camp in Howling Hill, upgrade the camp four times via the Missions tab, and find the training yard in the southwest fenced area.

Want to practice your sword swings in Crimson Desert? The training dummy has you covered!

The combat in Crimson Desert is more than mashing buttons. You actually need to strategize to master combos and pick up on the perfect timings for your swings. For anyone new to the game, this might be confusing.

But don't worry - there's a place for you to practice your fighting skills in a controlled environment. Here's how to find the training dummy in Crimson Desert.

Where Is the Training Dummy in Crimson Desert?

The training dummy is located southwest of the Greymanes Camp in Howling Hill; however, it won't spawn immediately. Instead, you'll need to upgrade your camp four times for a training yard to appear.

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To upgrade your camp, speak with Marius and investigate the rumors of the sighted Greymanes across Hernand. Investigating these rumors will lead you to lost comrades, who you can recruit to join your camp. Each comrade performs a job in your camp.

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The more lost Greymanes you find, the more you can upgrade your camp. Once you want to upgrade, head to your map and double-click your camp at Howling Hill. After, open the Details menu and switch over to the Missions tab. From there, you'll have the option to upgrade the camp.

How to Use the Training Dummy in Crimson Desert

To practice with the training dummy, you simply need to be close to it and use your weapons to hit. It is a stationary target, so you don't need to think about countering or running away.

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It also won't move and has unlimited health, so it will never break. If it is struck hard enough to fly away from the training yard, it will spawn back in the center.

One thing to note is that the dummy is not affected by Axiom Force - you cannot manipulate it with your abilities.

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