How to beat the white horn in the crimson desert

If you've seen the trailers Crimson DesertSo you've probably seen the snow-horned monster, the White Horn, located in the tundra region of Pylon. If you want to find this boss in-game and challenge him to a deadly battle where only one can stand, then you are in the right place.

you can Find the White Horn in Pailune via the “Deep-rooted Sorrow” Faction Quest at Skoghorn Farmbut Only after you complete enough Pailune Faction Quests. Later, it's time to trek the Argent Peaks to confront the White Horn and cut off his head.

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How to find the White Horn, Shepherd of Spirits in the Crimson Desert

• The white horn, the shepherd of souls, is Unlocked after Chapter 5, and after you've completed enough group quests in Pailune.

• White Horn is a quest Linked to “Deep-Rooted Sorrow” found at Skoghorn FarmBut once you've already done enough group quests for the Pailune area to unlock the Skoghorn Tribe.

• Once you have a mission to defeat the White Horn (The White Horn of Snowhaven Hearth), you can go to Argent Peaks, west of Skoghorn Farm.

What to bring before the white horn fights in the crimson desert

• Bring plenty of recovery items, such as braised meat and meat skewers. Both restore abundance of health and spirit.

• Bring on the Palmar pills! This is a three-stage boss fight, so you may need to revive at one point.

• Ice resistant armor is nice, but not necessary. However, without it, your stamina will drain quickly.

• Flame Strike is essential for this fight, as it stuns White Horn and forces him to stop, drop, and roll. (We have a guide on how to get one here!)

• Turning Slash is another great skill to learn for this fight, as you can be invulnerable during the attack animation, and it deals massive damage.

How to beat the white horn in the crimson desert

White Horn Step #1

• Use R2 + Triangle to do a flame strike, which will set White Horn on fire and throw him to the ground. And open him up to more attacks.

• yours Main attacks should include Blinding Flash Finisher + Turning SlashWhile Using focus to recover the soul When it is too low to perform these moves.

• Lock onto the white horn and strafe around her, focusing Only in attacks and dodges, and never parries.

• He will rarely attack at this stage if you fight aggressively, but watch out for his forward charge and ground slams, which need to be dodged.

White Horn Step #2

• The White Horn will deploy a roar that will make you unable to moveSo bring thunder-proof helmets if you can, but the effect only lasts a few seconds.

• The white horn will stomp on you and try to slash you, so be sure to dodge left or right to get out of the way.

• Ice fell from the sky with White Horn's invulnerable attack as he dived madly at youSo keep spamming dodge.

• The The attack pattern you need to use is consistent with Stage 1: Flame Strike, Blinding Flash Finisher + Turning SlashAnd repeat.

White Horn Step #3

• Surprisingly, the last step is the easiest.

• Kearush will join you as an allyAnd you can ignore White Horn engaging in combat to fight Kerus.

• Don't worry about having to fight after Kerus, as he will kill the White Horn and leave.

• For this stage, let Kerus do all the work, but occasionally jump for a big turning slash, then step back to avoid White Horn's focus.

issued

March 19, 2026

ESRB

Mature 17+ / Blood, drug references, intense violence, strong language

developer(s)

The Pearl Abyss

Publisher(s)

The Pearl Abyss