In Crimson Desert, the “Shield of Unyielding Will 5” is a “Sealed Abyss Artifact” that requires you to knock down five enemies with a shield to unseal. The move is only hinted at in-game, and many players may not realize how to perform it. This guide tells you where to find the artifact and how to complete the condition.
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Artifact location: the “Sealed Abyss Artifact” sits on a pile of stones east of Demeniss, directly under the letter “D” on the map. Follow the road shown in the screenshot above and look for the artifact in the shade of the trees north of a small farmhouse.
How to knock down five enemies with a shield in Crimson Desert
Shield of Unyielding Will 5
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To flip an enemy with a shield, stand toe-to-toe with sword and shield drawn and press L1 + R2 (PS5), LB + RT (Xbox), or CTRL + RMB (keyboard/mouse). Your character will vault the foe over the shield.
You must be literally inside the enemy’s model; even a step back triggers a normal “Shield Bash” instead of the flip.
If you have the “Parry” skill from Keen Senses 3, it takes priority over the flip when an attack lands inside the parry window.
Note: only round shields work. Large shields can only bash or parry. A basic “Wooden Shield of the Grey Wolf” will do.
Sometimes a normal shield bash that knocks the enemy away also counts toward the artifact condition.
Reward for Shield of Unyielding Will 5
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After flipping five enemies with a shield, the “Sealed Abyss Artifact” opens. You receive an “Abyss Artifact” and “Abyss Gear: Endurance 1” (reduces stamina cost while blocking by 3.0%). “Endurance 1” can be slotted into any free “Abyss Gear” slot on shields, gloves, or boots.
