Buy two Sigils of Valor from the roaming merchant Lacey in Porin, southeast of Hernand, then equip one Sigil to Phoenix and one to the mechanical Iron Eagle from the Pets menu to make Phoenix use fire attacks and the Iron Eagle use lightning attacks automatically in combat.
A recent Crimson Desert patch (1.13) quietly turned two of your companions into combat pets, and the game does almost nothing to point you toward it. Once you set it up, your Phoenix starts breathing fire and your mechanical Iron Eagle strikes with lightning on their own during fights — but the whole thing hinges on a single item most players walk right past. Here’s exactly how to switch it on.
What you need before you start
| Requirement | Needed amount |
|---|---|
| Phoenix pet | 1 |
| Mechanical Iron Eagle pet | 1 |
| Sigil of Valor | 2 |
This upgrade doesn’t hand you the pets — it powers up ones you already have. You need the Phoenix and the mechanical Iron Eagle in your stable, plus two Sigils of Valor, because each Sigil only upgrades one pet. Actually obtaining Phoenix or the Iron Eagle is a separate task, so make sure both are yours before you go shopping.
How to unlock Phoenix and Iron Eagle elemental attacks in Crimson Desert
The whole unlock comes down to one shopping trip and two menu swaps, so it takes only a few minutes once you know where to look.
STEP 1/6
Travel southeast from Hernand to Porin
Head southeast out of Hernand and make for the small village of Porin, where the merchant sets up.
STEP 2/6
Find the roaming merchant Lacey
Lacey wanders a small stretch of the village, so if she isn’t in sight when you arrive, wait a moment for her to circle back.
STEP 3/6
Buy two Sigils of Valor
Purchase two Sigils of Valor from her, one for each pet, since a single Sigil upgrades only one companion.
STEP 4/6
Open the Pets menu in your inventory
Open your inventory and switch to the Pets menu, which is where both Sigils actually get equipped.
STEP 5/6
Equip Phoenix with the first Sigil
Select Phoenix and equip one Sigil of Valor to give it fire attacks.
STEP 6/6
Equip the mechanical Iron Eagle with the second Sigil
Select the mechanical Iron Eagle and equip the second Sigil to give it lightning attacks.
Buy both Sigils of Valor in one visit — one for Phoenix and one for the Iron Eagle — so you don’t have to hunt down Lacey a second time later.
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What the Sigils change in combat
| Pet | Elemental attack |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | Fire |
| Mechanical Iron Eagle | Lightning |
KEY!Once both Sigils are equipped, there’s nothing left to activate. Jump into any battle and whichever pet is your active companion starts attacking with its element on its own — Phoenix deals fire damage and the mechanical Iron Eagle deals lightning damage while you fight. Instead of just trailing behind you, they now pitch in every encounter.
Mistakes that keep the elemental attacks from working
The most common slip is buying a single Sigil of Valor. One Sigil only covers one pet, so if you grab just one you’ll end up with a fire-breathing Phoenix and an Iron Eagle that still does nothing special — you need two. The other easy miss is Lacey herself: she roams her patch of Porin rather than standing at a fixed stall, so players sometimes glance at an empty spot and assume there’s no merchant. Give it a beat and she’ll come back around.
When it’s time to equip, make sure you’re in the Pets section of your inventory. Trying to use the Sigils from any other menu won’t attach them, and it’s an easy wrong turn. Don’t wait for a button prompt in battle either — there’s no manual trigger, no combo to input; the attacks fire off automatically once the Sigils are on. Finally, keep this separate in your head from the player’s own elemental powers. Crimson Desert has a distinct system for giving your character elemental abilities, and that has nothing to do with the Sigils you put on these two pets.
Because this upgrade assumes you already own both companions, the natural next steps are getting the pets themselves — obtaining the Phoenix and the Legendary Iron Eagle are their own separate hunts, not part of this Sigil procedure.
It’s also worth knowing the player-side elemental route exists alongside this one. The game lets you unlock personal elemental powers such as Frost, Lightning, Flame, and Wind through a different progression entirely. Those are a great pairing with elemental pets for an element-focused build, but they’re an adjacent system — equipping Sigils on Phoenix and the Iron Eagle doesn’t touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Phoenix and Iron Eagle attacks activate automatically?
Yes. Once the Sigils of Valor are equipped, both pets use their elemental attacks on their own whenever they’re your active companion in combat. There’s no button press or activation input to worry about.
How many Sigils of Valor do I need?
Two — one for Phoenix and one for the mechanical Iron Eagle. Each Sigil upgrades a single pet, so a lone Sigil leaves the other companion without an elemental attack.
Where is Lacey?
She roams the village of Porin, southeast of Hernand. Depending on your version, you may see her area labeled Peroran Village south of Heuland and her name spelled Lacy, but it’s the same wandering merchant selling the Sigils of Valor.
Is this the same as unlocking player elemental powers?
No. Powering up Phoenix and the Iron Eagle with Sigils is a pet upgrade. The player character’s own elemental abilities — Frost, Lightning, Flame, and Wind — come from a separate progression system and aren’t affected by the Sigils.
What if Lacey is not in the village when I arrive?
She patrols a small area rather than staying put, so she can be out of sight for a moment. Wait nearby or search the immediate surroundings and she’ll come back around — there’s no need to leave and reload the area.
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