Crimson Desert's HUD Guide Explained

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When you start your journey Crimson DesertYou are bound to be overwhelmed. There's a lot to do, a lot of areas to explore, and a plethora of bosses to fight. However, one focus that will catch your eye immediately is your HUD, which is always on your screen.

Below, we've explained every aspect of the HUD that might confuse you. Circle the green leaves from the yellow bar on the left. Everything is explained below so you know what each piece of the HUD does and how it can be useful.

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Crimson Desert HUD, explained

There are 7 parts Crimson Desert HUD worth explaining:

XP bar

XP bar Image via GameRant; Source: Pearl Abyss

  • The yellow bar on the left indicates your XP.

  • XP is earned only by killing enemies.

  • When the XP bar fills up, you'll receive an Abyss Artifact, which can be used for skill points for equipment upgrades after level 4.

health bar

health bar Image via GameRant; Source: Pearl Abyss

  • The red bar at the bottom of the HUD indicates your total health.

  • Health can be increased from the “Health” upgrade in the skills menu.

Stamina bar

Stamina bar Image via GameRant; Source: Pearl Abyss

  • The yellow diamond in the middle of the screen represents your stamina.

  • Stamina decreases when running, climbing, flying or taking heavy attacks.

  • Stamina can be increased from the “Stamina” upgrade in the Skill menu.

soul bar

soul bar Image via GameRant; Source: Pearl Abyss

  • The green leaves on the left of the HUD represent your total spirit.

  • Souls are consumed when performing soul actions, such as certain attacks and thefts.

  • Spirit can be increased from the “Soul” upgrade in the skills menu.

  • Spirit can also fill with focus (L3+R3).

temperature bar

Weather indicator Image via GameRant; Source: Pearl Abyss

  • The meter to the right of the minimap indicates weather conditions and temperature of Cliff.

  • If the meter is green, your temperature is correct.

  • If the meter is orange/red, then you are overheating and need heat-resistant armor.

  • If the meter is blue, then you are very cold and need anti-icing armor.

  • Being too hot or too cold drains stamina quickly and replenishes slowly.

Accessory durability

Accessory durability Image via GameRant; Source: Pearl Abyss

  • Items to the right of the minimap indicate the durability of your equipped jewelry.

  • When you equip a ring, necklace, earrings, or circlet, it may have a special ability, which is represented on the HUD.

  • These special abilities can have durability (the white bar represents durability, while the blue bar represents total charges).

Recovery items

Recovery items Image via GameRant; Source: Pearl Abyss

  • The The food icon to the right of the minimap shows your equipped recovery items.

  • Recovery items restore health, and also stamina/spirit depending on the recovery item.

  • When the recovery item runs out (on the D-Pad to use), then it is automatically replaced by another food in your inventory.


Crimson Desert tag page cover art


issued

March 19, 2026

ESRB

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

developer(s)

The Pearl Abyss

publisher(s)

The Pearl Abyss


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