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⚔️ Why Hwando Is Worth Getting Early
The Hwando is one of the best early weapons you can get in Crimson Desert.
- 🗡️ High damage two-handed katana
- ⚙️ Comes with 3 Abyss Gear slots (expandable to 5)
- 💥 Strong enough to carry you well into the game
👉 If you grab this early, combat becomes much easier.
📍 What You Need First
Before going for Hwando, make sure you have:
- 🎭 Mask (required to steal)
- 🔑 Key
- 📍 Access to Lioncrest Manor
🎭 Don’t Have a Mask Yet?
👉 You NEED a mask to steal the weapon.
If you’re not sure how stealing works:
👉 Check this guide first:
How to Steal in Crimson Desert (Mask Guide)
💥 This will save you confusion later.
🧾 Step 1 – Get the Mask and Key
Go to:
👉 Hernand Farmhouse (south of Hernand Village)
From Back Alley Shop, buy:
- 🔑 Key → 30 Bronze Coins
- 🎭 Mask → 10 Coins
👉 Equip the mask before continuing
💡 Alternative
You might already have a mask:
👉 Bandits can drop it
👉 If you cleared camps → check your inventory
🏰 Step 2 – Go to Lioncrest Manor
Head to:
👉 Lioncrest Manor (north of Hernand Village)
🧗 Step 3 – Enter Through the Window
Don’t go through the main entrance.
Instead:
- Go to the left side of the building
- Find a wooden window
- Climb up and enter
👉 This avoids guards completely
🔐 Step 4 – Unlock the Room
Inside:
- Turn right
- Walk into the locked door
👉 With the key in your inventory, it opens automatically
💎 Step 5 – Loot the Chest
Inside the room you’ll find a Glowing Chest and Within it:
- 🗡️ Hwando (Two-Handed Katana)
🏃 Step 6 – Get Out
👉 Leave the same way you entered:
- Exit through the window
- Stay unnoticed
⚔️ Upgrade Tip (Important)
If you want Hwando to stay strong longer:
👉 Upgrade it at a Blacksmith
💥 With upgrades, it can carry you:
- 20–30 hours into the game
🧠 Final Thoughts
Hwando is one of those weapons that:
👉 Feels powerful immediately
👉 Stays relevant longer than expected
If you grab it early:
- You’ll have a much smoother experience
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