Crimson Desert Diamonds: How to Get Them

Fabian Lainé March 27, 2026 at 4:40 PM

In brief

Diamonds are essential in Crimson Desert for upgrading your abyssal gear. Find out where to get them, particularly at the Hernand Highlands Cave, how to mine them with a mining pick, and how to use them with witches for crafting or selling.

In Crimson Desert, diamonds are an essential crafting material for upgrading abyssal gear. This article will help you find out where to locate these precious crystals.

Locating a diamond cave

Diamond caves are quite rare on the continent of Pywel, but it is nonetheless possible to find one fairly early in the game. The Hernand Highlands cave is ideal for starting your search. It is located to the south of the Grey Manes camp.

To get there, head to the large crater south of the camp. At the very bottom, on the south wall, you can spot a small cave entrance. Carefully climb down into the crater, and enter the cave.

Necessary equipment, exploration, and extraction

Before entering the cave, you need to acquire a mining pick, which can be bought in Hernand; this will allow you to mine the diamond mineral nodes you find.

Inside the cave, you will travel through very narrow, winding passages, filled with stalactites and other rocks. At the very end are diamond mineral nodes, which can be extracted with your pick or your Palm Strike ability.

Note

Each node can yield two diamonds, so be sure to pick up the stones as soon as they appear.

Using diamonds

Once you have a sufficient stock of diamonds, go see a witch to use them either for crafting or for upgrading abyssal gear. It is also possible to sell them to merchants for silver coins, which makes them a valuable resource for your economy.

Which use of diamonds do you prefer in Crimson Desert?

Frequently asked questions

Where is the diamond cave located in Crimson Desert?

The Hernand Highlands Cave is located south of the Grey Manes camp. Head down into the large crater south of the camp and look for a small cave entrance on the south wall.

What gear do I need before exploring a diamond cave?

You need to get a mining pick from a merchant in Hernand. This tool is essential for extracting diamond mineral nodes.

How many diamonds can I get per mined node?

Each mineral node yields two diamonds, which you can extract with your pick or your Palm Strike ability.

What are diamonds used for once collected?

Diamonds can be used with a witch to craft or upgrade abyssal gear, or sold to merchants to earn silver coins.

Key takeaways

Diamonds are essential for upgrading abyssal gear in Crimson Desert.
The Hernand Highlands Cave, south of the Grey Manes camp, is the best starting point to begin your search.
You need to equip a mining pick bought in Hernand before entering the cave.
Each mineral node yields two diamonds and is found at the end of the cave's passages.
Diamonds can be used to craft or upgrade gear, or sold to merchants for silver coins.