Crimson Desert Longswords Guide: Best Longsword
Longswords hit hard, but not all of them feel equal once you start getting better gear. Some feel like early fillers, while others actually carry fights and scale well into tougher content. The “best” one really comes down to raw damage and how early you can realistically get it.
Best Longsword In Crimson Desert
The best overall longsword right now is the Dewhaven Longsword, with Iris Longsword and Sydmon Longsword close behind depending on progression.
These stand out because they hit that sweet spot of strong base attack and consistency without weird drawbacks.
From what’s currently known in-game data
Dewhaven Longsword sits around 20 ATK
Iris Longsword around 19 ATK with slight bonuses
Sydmon Longsword also around 20 ATK
These are all clearly above early options like Balton or Rhett variants
Why Dewhaven Longsword Is The Best
Dewhaven wins mainly because it gives you clean, reliable damage without needing anything fancy.
High base attack for its tier
No weird tradeoffs or gimmicks
Feels consistent in every fight type
It is the kind of weapon you equip and just forget about, which is exactly what you want from a main weapon.
Close Second Picks Worth Using
If you do not have Dewhaven yet, these are still top tier
Iris Longsword
Slightly lower damage but still very strong
Often comes with small bonus stats
Feels smoother in combat
Sydmon Longsword
Matches Dewhaven in raw attack
Solid all around option
Easy upgrade path depending on progression
Early Game Longswords To Replace Quickly
These are fine early, but you will want to move on fast
Balton Longsword
Rhett’s Longsword
Thalwynd Longsword
They help you learn the weapon type, but their lower attack starts to fall off once enemies get tankier.
What Actually Makes A Longsword “Best”
It is not just about raw attack, even though that is the main factor.
You want
High base ATK first
Any crit bonus second
Attack speed bonuses if possible
Even small speed boosts matter a lot on slower weapons.
Also important, two handed longswords are built for heavy hits and wide attacks, so stronger versions scale extremely well into group fights and stagger gameplay
Final Blurb
The Dewhaven Longsword is the safest best pick right now and will carry most fights without needing anything special. Iris and Sydmon are right behind it and honestly feel just as good depending on what you find first. The real key is upgrading out of early longswords fast, because once you hit that mid tier range, the weapon finally starts to feel like it is meant to.
FAQ
What is the strongest longsword in Crimson Desert
Dewhaven Longsword is currently the strongest overall option based on base damage and consistency.
Is Iris Longsword better than Dewhaven
Not quite, but it is very close and can feel smoother depending on its bonus stats.
Are longswords better than one handed swords
They hit harder and control groups better, but they are slower and require better timing.
When should you switch longswords
As soon as you find a higher attack version, upgrades matter a lot more than sticking to one weapon.
