Crimson Desert gives you a bow early on, but keeping it stocked with the right ammunition takes a bit of legwork. The game features several arrow types, though not all of them are easy to track down. Here's what's currently known about every arrow variant and how to get your hands on each one.
Quick answer: Standard Arrows cost 2 Copper and are sold by nearly every street vendor and equipment shop across the map. Specialty arrows like Explosive Arrows and Dream Arrows are far rarer — Explosive Arrows have been spotted at a back alley vendor in Thalwynd, while Dream Arrow locations remain unconfirmed.
Standard Arrow — The Universal Ammo
The basic Arrow is the bread-and-butter projectile for any bow user. It costs just 2 Copper per arrow and is described in-game as ammunition "used with a bow to strike targets from afar, whether in hunting or in battle." You will never struggle to find these — they're stocked by an enormous number of merchants across every region of the map.
| Vendor Type | Locations |
|---|---|
| Street Vendors | South 1, South 2, South 3, North 1, North 2, Desert 1, Desert 2, Desert 3 |
| Equipment Shops | Lederson (Her), Nork (Kha), Temir (Cal), Kathor (Dem), Khron (Tar), Leore (Del), Gunter (Pai), Gorio (Skog), Bargul (Odeck), Gurbit (Var), Brookner (Tash), Grakon (Anvil), Galdor (Warspike), Malchor (Wells), Drasso (Burhum), Tranan (Camp) |
| Black Market Dealers | Aegrin, Slywek (BloodSteel), Randolph (Pai), Grimrak (Her), Grisle (Halsius), Thrak (Cal), Sumore (Saddle), Craig (Odeck), Brek (Dem), Slynk (Del), Vex (Tash), Skeint (Var), Ronan (Slum), Solan (Salt), Aris (Muiquun) |
With over 30 vendors carrying standard Arrows, you can restock in virtually any settlement. Equipment shops and black market dealers both carry them, so even if you're off the beaten path, a resupply point is usually nearby.
Explosive Arrows — Rare and Hard to Find
Explosive Arrows are a distinct ammo type separate from Fire Arrows. They deal area-of-effect damage on impact, making them valuable against clustered enemies or tough targets. Tracking them down is the tricky part.
The back alley vendor in Thalwynd has been reported to sell Explosive Arrows, though stock appears to be extremely limited — as few as two at a time. Whether this vendor restocks over time or whether the supply is a one-time purchase is not yet confirmed. No crafting recipe for Explosive Arrows has been verified, though players have been actively searching for one.
Back alley vendors are the same type of merchant who sells items like the Camouflage outfit and Disguise Cloak, so they're worth visiting regularly for specialty goods.
Fire Arrows
Fire Arrows are a separate elemental variant that should not be confused with Explosive Arrows. They apply a burning effect to targets. Specific vendor locations and crafting details for Fire Arrows are still being mapped by the community, but they appear to be more widely available than their explosive counterparts.
Dream Arrows — Still a Mystery
Dream Arrows are another arrow type that players have been asking about since launch. No confirmed acquisition method or vendor location has been pinpointed yet. They may be tied to a specific quest, a hidden vendor, or a crafting recipe that hasn't been widely discovered. If you come across them, they're likely gated behind story progression or a particular region.
Unique Bows Worth Pairing With Your Arrows
Arrows matter more when you have a strong bow to fire them from. Crimson Desert includes at least two notable unique bows that are worth seeking out.
| Bow | How to Get It |
|---|---|
| Nobleman's Bow | Found inside the Valgrand Tomb, located just north of Pailune city |
| Tommasoan Bow | Rewarded for killing Grisle the Sandfang Marauder during the "Bandits Riding Wolves" quest |
The Nobleman's Bow is a world pickup you can grab as soon as you reach the Pailune region, while the Tommasoan Bow requires completing a specific side quest. Both are classified as unique weapons.
Tips for Managing Arrow Supply
Standard Arrows are cheap enough that you should buy them in bulk whenever you visit a town. At 2 Copper each, even a few hundred won't dent your wallet. The real challenge is specialty ammo. Since Explosive Arrows appear in very limited quantities from back alley vendors, consider saving them for boss encounters or particularly dangerous enemy groups rather than using them on regular wildlife.
The arrow system in Crimson Desert is still being explored by the community in these early weeks after launch. Additional arrow types, crafting recipes, and vendor locations may surface as players push deeper into the game's many hidden caves, faction quest lines, and late-game regions. For now, keep your standard Arrow stock high, check every back alley vendor you encounter, and hold onto any specialty ammunition for when it really counts.