What to know
- Located in a watchtower inside the Calphade Castle, accessible in Chapter 6 after the castle boss fight.
- Climb the left watchtower’s backside to find a window entrance to an empty room with the mace on the floor.
- Requires equipping a mask to steal it, as the interaction prompt is “steal.”
- Refinement level 2 with attack speed, critical rate +1, and bonus damage to humanoids; same as the boss weapon.
The Mace of Betrayal is a stylish one-handed weapon tied to Crimson Desert‘s narrative, offering solid stats that improve with refinement. You must reach a specific story milestone to enter the area without issues.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Calphade Castle watchtower (left side, facing castle) |
| Prerequisite | Chapter 6 post-boss |
| Acquisition Method | Steal from empty room via window |
| Base Stats | Refinement Lv. 2, Attack Speed, Crit Rate +1, Humanoid Damage |
| Appearance | Cool design matching boss mace |
Mace of Betrayal location
Head to Calphade Castle, a central fortified area unlocked in Chapter 6 after the boss fight there. The target watchtower sits on the left when facing the castle, with a climbable backside leading to a windowed empty room atop it containing the mace.
How to prepare for acquisition
Reach Chapter 6 by progressing the main story until completing the boss fight in Calphade Castle. This unlocks full access to the castle grounds without restrictions.
Acquire a mask beforehand, available from back alley vendors in nearby areas like Thywin Castle. Equip it in your inventory to enable the steal interaction.
Travel to Calphade via the main path on the map. Face the castle entrance directly. Then go deeper into the castle.
Spot the watchtower on the left side of the grounds. Approach its backside for the climbing path.
How to climb and enter the room
Scale the watchtower using available handholds and ledges on the rear side.
At the top, locate the window entrance behind the structure leading into a bare, empty room.
How to steal the Mace of Betrayal
Ensure your mask is equipped—the prompt will appear as “steal” when approaching the mace on the floor.
Interact to pick it up successfully. No enemies spawn in this specific room.
But make sure to get out of the castle as quickly as possible.
Weapon enhancement options
Take the mace to a blacksmith for refinement beyond level 2 to boost its power. Pair with skills emphasizing critical hits and humanoid targets for optimal builds.
Tips for first-time finders
Save before attempting the steal in case of nearby patrols. The room remains empty post-acquisition, allowing safe exit. Equip the mace immediately to test its swings—its design and humanoid bonus shine in castle or urban combat.
Unlock this weapon early in Chapter 6 to dominate mid-game fights with its unique stats and lore connection to the traitor Cassius Morten.
