What to know
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Activate via Sealed Abyss Artifact east of Gorthak near rock stacks on the pathway.
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Target three wolf cages west of Drakesfall Gorge for controlled, one-by-one fights.
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Equip gloves for unarmed punches that register kills reliably.
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Earn Abyss Artifact and Beastbane I upon completion.
In Crimson Desert, Wild Showdown is a challenge that requires you to defeat 3 wolves with your bare hands. Travel east of Gorthak to snag the Sealed Abyss Artifact by the rock stack, then head to the wolf cages west of Drakesfall Gorge for a bare-knuckle brawl that wraps up fast.
Wild Showdown locations
Find the Sealed Abyss Artifact east of Gorthak along the main pathway.
By a prominent rock stack, south of Marni’s Outpost—this spot triggers the challenge.
The three wolf cages sit clustered west of Drakesfall Gorge right on the path.
This offers a perfect non-random spawn for isolated unarmed takedowns without wandering far.
How to prepare your gear
Open your weapon wheel and slot in gloves to enable proper unarmed strikes—fists without them fail to count toward the challenge objective.
How to defeat the wolves step by step
Position yourself at the three cages west of Drakesfall Gorge, where wolves spawn reliably inside for easy access.
Step 1
Double-check gloves in your loadout; this ensures every punch tracks as progress.
Step 2
Spot the trio of cages lined up along the path—each contains exactly one wolf.
Step 3
Unlock the first cage; wolf lunges out.
Target lock and hammer punches to stagger and drop it in seconds.
Step 4
Move straight to the second cage; release the wolf and repeat the punch barrage solo.
Step 5
Open the third cage last; pummel the final wolf until the challenge ticks complete.
Step 6
Return to the rock stack east of Gorthak, sheathe all weapons, stand firm, and interact with the artifact to finish.
Wolves fall quickly to sustained punches since you handle them individually—prior partial progress stacks seamlessly with this setup.
Wolf combat tips
Spam punches non-stop as they charge— no dodging required, as combos overwhelm them fast. Cages prevent group rushes, so stray early kills don’t complicate resets. Stay locked on to avoid misses.
Head back to the artifact site post-fights, activate while stationary and unarmed—rewards pop immediately, powering up your beast-hunting capabilities right away.
