There are many items to find and unlock in Crimson Desert. From special weapons with helpful abilities in fights to various materials for crafting gear needed to survive, exploring the world can take up a lot of your time.
Some of the most useful gear are the Kuku Packs. One of the best is the Kuku Insect Gatherer’s Pack, which allows you to easily collect bugs nearby, saving you a lot of time. Here’s everything you need to know about finding the blueprint for the Kuku Insect Gatherer’s Pack and how to make it.
Kuku Insect Gatherer’s Pack Location
How to Craft a Kuku Pack
Your first step is to craft a Kuku Pack. To do this, you must have completed the “Witch of Wisdom” quest, which makes all the sanctums in Hernand hostile. After getting this quest, head southeast of Hernand’s main city to the Sanctum of Penitence.
When you arrive, eliminate all the zealots until the progress bar reaches zero. Then, fix the machine by finding the missing Reactor Core and a pillar piece. Doing this will trigger a short cutscene where the witch visits you, and you’ll receive the blueprint for the Kuku Pack. Next, go to the Kilnden Workshop, located west of Hernand’s city, and talk to Grimnir to craft the pack.
Unlock The Witch Of Humility Quest
How to Unlock the Quest
Once you’ve secured the Kuku Pack, the next step is to unlock the “Witch of Humility” quest. This involves finding and helping a disguised witch. You can find her southeast of Pailune, just outside Beighen village.
On the southern side of Beighen, there’s a broken bridge with a person hanging on the end. Approach and rescue this NPC when prompted. They will reveal themselves as a witch, who then asks you to meet her at her home in Serpent Marsh — an area made up of islands south of Demeniss. Talk to her and choose “Listen to Request” to start the “Witch of Humility” story.
Liberate the Sanctum of Oblation
How to Clear The Sanctum
The next task is to cleanse the Sanctum of Oblation, which has been taken over by zealots. The sanctum is situated in the far southeast corner of the map, within the Delesyia region, on a large island just off the coast.
Getting there can be tough, especially if your story progress hasn’t taken you far enough. You’ll encounter powerful clockwork enemies and dangerous terrain. If you don’t have access to Abyss Gates in Delesyia, the trip might take some time, so be prepared for a long journey. It’s best to avoid fights along the way if you’re under-leveled and prioritize reaching the sanctum safely.
When you arrive, eliminate the zealots until it’s safe to explore. Inside, find the missing pillar piece by going down the stairs into the basement. Turn right, go through spiderwebs, and you’ll find the piece in a small room. Take it back to the surface and slot it into the machine using your Axiom Force. Once activated, the machine will start working, and you’ll earn the blueprint for the Kuku Insect Gatherer’s Pack.
Gather Abyss Cells
Where to Find Abyss Cells
Abyss Cells are the main material needed to craft the pack. The best place to farm them is Drakesfall Castle in southern Pailune, just above Drakesfall Gorge.
Enter the castle and head to the central courtyard, where lots of Bismuth Oreback Crabs are present. These crabs have a chance to drop Abyss Cells when they die. Using explosive arrows works great because the explosions flip the crabs onto their backs, making them easy to kill quickly. The chances of Abyss Cells dropping are good given the number of crabs you can defeat there, so you’ll likely gather the three needed without much trouble.
Collect the Ore of Resipiscence and Crown of Shadows
How to Obtain These Materials
The last materials are the Ore of Resipiscence and the Crown of Shadows. These are fairly easy to get, as you just need to farm specific enemies—large rock worms found in ruins or along mountain areas. They have a chance to drop these materials upon death.
One popular farming spot is a cliffside west of the Sanctum of Penitence. Here you’ll find about three rock worms that attack when you get close. Be cautious not to stand with your back to the cliff, as their area-of-effect and ranged attacks can knock you off and kill you. It may take several attempts to get all the materials, so consider saving your game before fighting them to avoid waiting for respawns.
Once you have all the necessary items, return to Grimnir and craft the Kuku Insect Gatherer’s Pack. When equipped, pressing both triggers at once will open the top and start sucking in nearby bugs, which makes gathering pests like Palmer Beetles much quicker—especially useful when you need to make Refined Palmer Pills!
