๐ŸŽฎ How to Get Hwando (Two-Handed Katana) in Crimson Desert

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โš”๏ธ Why Hwando Is Worth Getting Early

The Hwando is one of the best early weapons you can get in Crimson Desert.

  • ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ High damage two-handed katana
  • โš™๏ธ Comes with 3 Abyss Gear slots (expandable to 5)
  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Strong enough to carry you well into the game

๐Ÿ‘‰ If you grab this early, combat becomes much easier.

Crimson Desert How to get the Hwando
Crimson Desert How to get the Hwando

๐Ÿ“ What You Need First

Before going for Hwando, make sure you have:

  • ๐ŸŽญ Mask (required to steal)
  • ๐Ÿ”‘ Key
  • ๐Ÿ“ Access to Lioncrest Manor

๐ŸŽญ Donโ€™t Have a Mask Yet?

๐Ÿ‘‰ You NEED a mask to steal the weapon.

If youโ€™re not sure how stealing works:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Check this guide first:
How to Steal in Crimson Desert (Mask Guide)

๐Ÿ’ฅ This will save you confusion later.


๐Ÿงพ Step 1 โ€“ Get the Mask and Key

Go to:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Hernand Farmhouse (south of Hernand Village)

Crimson Desert Grimrack
Crimson Desert Back Alley Shop

From Back Alley Shop, buy:

Crimson Desert Buy Mask and Key
Crimson Desert Buy Mask and Key
  • ๐Ÿ”‘ Key โ†’ 30 Bronze Coins
  • ๐ŸŽญ Mask โ†’ 10 Coins

๐Ÿ‘‰ Equip the mask before continuing


๐Ÿ’ก Alternative

You might already have a mask:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Bandits can drop it
๐Ÿ‘‰ If you cleared camps โ†’ check your inventory


๐Ÿฐ Step 2 โ€“ Go to Lioncrest Manor

Head to:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Lioncrest Manor (north of Hernand Village)

Crimson Desert Lion Crest Manor
Crimson Desert Lion Crest Manor

๐Ÿง— Step 3 โ€“ Enter Through the Window

Donโ€™t go through the main entrance.

Crimson Desert Go to the building on the left
Crimson Desert Go to the building on the left
Crimson Desert Look for the wooden window and Climb Up
Crimson Desert Look for the wooden window and Climb Up
Crimson Desert Enter Trough Window
Crimson Desert Enter Trough Window

Instead:

  • Go to the left side of the building
  • Find a wooden window
  • Climb up and enter

๐Ÿ‘‰ This avoids guards completely


๐Ÿ” Step 4 โ€“ Unlock the Room

Inside:

  • Turn right
  • Walk into the locked door

๐Ÿ‘‰ With the key in your inventory, it opens automatically


๐Ÿ’Ž Step 5 โ€“ Loot the Chest

Inside the room youโ€™ll find a Glowing Chest and Within it:

  • ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ Hwando (Two-Handed Katana)
Crimson Desert Hwando
Crimson Desert Hwando

๐Ÿƒ Step 6 โ€“ Get Out

๐Ÿ‘‰ Leave the same way you entered:

  • Exit through the window
  • Stay unnoticed

โš”๏ธ Upgrade Tip (Important)

If you want Hwando to stay strong longer:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Upgrade it at a Blacksmith

๐Ÿ’ฅ With upgrades, it can carry you:

  • 20โ€“30 hours into the game

๐Ÿง  Final Thoughts

Hwando is one of those weapons that:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Feels powerful immediately
๐Ÿ‘‰ Stays relevant longer than expected

If you grab it early:

  • Youโ€™ll have a much smoother experience

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