What to know
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Unlock the challenge via a Sealed Abyss Artifact in Hernand, west of Calphade South Gate before the river bridge.
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Requires Armed Combat skill tree at level 3 to access the Charge ability on Kliff.
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Target large enemy groups like bandit camps, as hits must be on 10 different foes, not repeats.
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Execute Charge while guarding: double-tap forward to rush and slam with the shield.
The Shield of Unchanging Will VI timed challenge tests your mobility and crowd control in Crimson Desert‘s open world. You’ll need to equip a one-handed weapon and shield on Kliff, activate the artifact to start the 60-second countdown, then weave through clusters of enemies using precise charges to rack up hits quickly.
Shield of Unchanging Will VI location
Bandit camps dot the roads around Hernand and Rocca’s Hill, with nests of Kuku Birds northeast of Hernand Town offering clustered weak foes perfect for chaining charges without high risk; scout these spots before picking up the artifact to minimize travel time once the timer begins.
How to unlock Shield of Unchanging Will VI challenge
Travel west from Calphade South Gate in Hernand along the roadside, stopping just before the river bridge.
Interact with the altar to claim the Sealed Abyss Artifact.
This activates upon use from your inventory under Key Items > Abyss Items—stand still and sheathe weapons first.
How to perform shield Charge
Equip Kliff with any one-handed weapon paired with a shield.
Hold the guard button (LB/L1) to raise the shield, then double-tap the forward movement input (A/X on controller) while holding guard to initiate the Charge rush.
Kliff barrels forward, slamming the first enemy in his path and knocking them back—this counts as one hit per unique target collided with.
Step-by-step guide to completion
Step 1
Level Armed Combat to 3 via skill points from combat experience to unlock Charge.
Step 2
Locate and equip a one-handed weapon (sword or similar) and any shield; confirm in equipment menu.
Step 3
Scout a large enemy group: aim for 10+ foes like bandits near Hernand roads or Kuku Birds at Rocca’s Hill nests.
Step 4
Position near the group, open inventory, select the Sealed Abyss Artifact, and activate it—the 1-minute timer starts on your first Charge.
Step 5
Hold guard (LB/L1), double-tap forward (A/X twice quickly) to Charge into the nearest enemy.
Release and repeat immediately, pivoting to new targets.
Step 6
Chain Charges fluidly: after slamming one, back off slightly if needed, then rush another—avoid re-hitting the same foe by moving through the pack.
Step 7
Continue until 10 unique hits register (watch on-screen counter); complete within 60 seconds for success.
Step 8
Claim the reward Abyss Artifact from inventory if not auto-applied.
Best enemy group locations
Rocca’s Hill northeast of Hernand hosts Kuku Bird nests with patrolling birds easy to scatter and charge through. Bandit camps along Hernand roads west of Calphade provide human foes in 10+ clusters, ideal for the density needed—aggro extras by firing arrows from afar if the group is small.
Tips to avoid failure
Prioritize melee-only groups to dodge arrows disrupting your flow. Practice Charge movement on isolated foes first to master the double-tap timing. If the timer runs low, abandon and reactivate the artifact nearer to a camp. Weaker enemies allow more attempts per hit without killing them prematurely.
Shield of Unchanging Will VI Rewards
Completing this specific task also rewards an Abyss Artifact. It also advances shield mastery, unlocking powerful upgrades and the Master of Shields title across Pywel.
