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Crimson Desert: Don't Miss This Early Game Sword (Legionary's Gladius)

Where to find the Legionary's Gladius in Crimson Desert — a hidden early-game sword at the tutorial bridge, behind a quick candle-lighting puzzle.

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Quick Answer

The Legionary's Gladius is a strong early-game sword hidden near the tutorial-start bridge in Crimson Desert. Head to the stone structure visible from that bridge (drop in from the high mountain path), solve the quick candle-lighting puzzle by the statue to drop the gate, and loot the chest for the Gladius. It has +1 attack speed over the starter sword and can be upgraded later with crafting.

There’s a hidden sword right near where Crimson Desert begins that outclasses your starter gear — the Legionary’s Gladius. Here’s where it is and the quick puzzle to claim it.

Short Answer

The Legionary’s Gladius is hidden near the tutorial-start bridge. Head to the stone structure visible from that bridge (drop in from the high mountain path), solve the quick candle-lighting puzzle by the statue to drop the gate, and loot the chest for the Gladius. It has +1 attack speed over the starter sword and can be upgraded later with crafting.

Key Takeaways

  • It’s the Legionary’s Gladius, near the tutorial bridge at the start of the game.
  • Go to the stone structure seen from the bridge — approach from the high mountain path and drop in.
  • Solve the candle-lighting puzzle by the statue to drop the gate bars.
  • Loot the chest for the sword — +1 attack speed over the starter, upgradeable later.

How Do You Get the Legionary’s Gladius?

  1. Go to the bridge. Return to the bridge at the very start of the tutorial; you’ll see a small stone structure in the distance.
  2. Approach from above. Call your horse and take the high mountain path / through the trees so you can drop down to the hidden structure (it’s easier than scaling up from below).
  3. Solve the candle puzzle. At the pillars/statue, light the candles — this drops the gate bars guarding the chest.
The hidden stone structure near the tutorial bridge in Crimson Desert, showing the ancient ruin building flanked by two stone statues and a barred gate that hides the Legionary's Gladius chest.
Drop down to this stone structure from the high mountain path — light the candles by the statues to drop the gate bars and unlock the chest containing the Legionary's Gladius.
4. **Loot the chest.** Open it to receive the **Legionary's Gladius** (everything in the chest is looted). Equip it — it's one of the best early swords and can be upgraded via crafting later.

FAQ

What’s the best early-game sword in Crimson Desert?

The Legionary’s Gladius — a hidden weapon near the tutorial bridge that beats the starter sword (+1 attack speed) and upgrades later.

Where is the Legionary’s Gladius?

At a hidden stone structure visible from the tutorial-start bridge — drop in from the high mountain path and solve the candle puzzle.

How do you open the chest?

Light the candles by the statue to drop the gate bars, then loot the chest.

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