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There are six research institutes. crimson desertAnd each can offer research assignments that, when completed, will reward you greatly for your efforts. Whether it's expanding your maximum health, stamina, and spirit or providing blueprints for weapons and machines, they're always worth a visit.
We'll share it with you below. Locations and rewards of all labs crimson desert So you know what you're getting into, you know exactly where to go to unlock them, and you can use your brightest mind to take on new tasks for Kliff.
How to Unlock All Abyss Gear Blueprints in Crimson Desert
Here is a complete list of all Abyss Gear Blueprints in Crimson Desert: You can find the blueprint here and see what it does.
When rebuilding Pailun City, the labs are listed, but none of them are actually available. We're not sure if this is something that was cut or something we can expect in a future update.
Red Desert Pororin Research Institute (Location and Operations)
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The Pororin Institute can be accessed from the Petalton Workshop, located southeast of Hernand (pictured above).
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You can enter the Pororin Lab only after completing the 'Unreachable Village' faction quest obtained by running to Pororin, and you will only be eliminated 3 times.
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You can now complete the researcher's request by talking to Lumiel and giving him 5 Lavender. After that, you will have access to the following research challenges:
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Research project |
compensation |
time and resources |
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Study of harmony in nature |
Shadowleaf Disguise Blueprint supplementary arrows |
2 hours 1.10 silver coins |
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herbal medicine research |
Alchemy Formula: Palma Pill |
9 hours 7 silver coins |
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Research on mysterious wild ginseng energy |
Increases mental power to Lv 12. |
22 hours 130 silver coins |
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palma leaf study |
Increases the maximum supply of replenishment arrows. |
6 hours 9 silver coins |
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plant combination research |
Alchemy Formula: Freya's Elixir Alchemy Formula: Elixir of Meliara Alchemy Formula: Hayden's Elixir The maximum supply of replenishment arrows is greatly increased. |
18 hours 120 silver coins |
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Secret Tools of Life – Pororin Research |
Magic scythe dispatch mission Pororin Fishing Rod Dispatch Mission |
4 hours per day 500 silver coins |
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Efficient collection research |
Increases the chance of obtaining additional plants when gathering. Dragonclawhorn Dispatch Mission |
20 hours 70 silver coins |
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Richwood Ruins Dispatch Plan |
Unlock Resewood Ruins Dispatch Mission |
14 hours 80 silver coins |
Crimson Desert Scholarstone Research Institute (Location and Operations)
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The Scholarstone Research Institute is located southwest of Hernand and can be accessed by talking to Grunvar in the southern area of Scholarstone.
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You can only reach this area after completing Main Quest Chapter 4.
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Bringing Grunvar x1 Honey Tea through Research Requests will unlock the following Research Challenges:
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Research project |
compensation |
time and resources |
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Abyssal Environment Research |
Beekeeper Equipment Blueprint |
2 hours 1 silver coin |
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Abyss energy restoration phenomenon research |
Blueprint: Faded Abyss Artifact |
8 hours 12 silver coins |
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Abyssal Energy Research |
Increases stamina to Lv 18. |
20 hours 130 silver coins |
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Cloudcart efficiency improvement study |
Cloud Cruiser Dispatch Mission |
6 hours 9 silver coins |
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Cloudcart Altitude Upgrade Study |
Skystreaker Dispatch Mission |
18 hours 100 silver coins |
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Abyss Energy application device research |
ATAG Thrusterpack Mk 2 Dispatch Mission ATAG Thrusterpack Mk 3 Dispatch Mission The Skystep ability permeates Damian's shield. |
6 hours per day 500 silver coins |
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Skyroute Research |
New uses for Skyroot |
6 hours 7 silver coins |
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Sky root cultivation research |
Harvest seeds from Skyroot. |
14 hours 90 silver coins |
Crimson Desert Urdava Research Institute (Location and Operations)
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The Urdava Institute is located in the northern region of the Crimson Desert region.
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You can find and talk to Baltus here, but he may be locked out until Chapter 9. If you can't talk to him, examine the golden statue (pictured above) in the room opposite Baltus.
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There is a researcher requesting that you give 3 bloodstones to Valtus. The research assignment will then be available.
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Research project |
compensation |
time and resources |
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Desert lifestyle research |
Banian Equipment Blueprint |
2 hours 1.10 silver coins |
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Bioenergy amplification research |
Get a ton of energy from cooking. |
9 hours 11 silver coins |
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Red Sea algae research |
Increases health to level 14. |
18 hours 12 silver coins |
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Wind energy convergence device research |
Propeller Window Dispatch Mission Gale Shield dispatch mission Air Blaster Dispatch Mission |
6 hours 7 silver coins |
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Research on large-capacity energy power devices |
ATAG Plating Mk 2 dispatch mission ATAG Plating Mk 3 Dispatch Mission |
22 hours 70 silver coins |
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gold vein research |
New research using gold veins. |
8 hours 130 silver coins |
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Circular energy research |
Accessories of the World, Vol. 4 blueprint |
20 hours 100 silver coins |
Crimson Desert Gortag Research Institute (Location and Operations)
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Gorthak Labs is located in Zargan Tankworks, a region northwest of Delesyia, just to the left of the “G” in “Gorthak” on the map.
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To access the Gorthak Institute, you must liberate it from mechanical enemies, which is part of Chapter 10 of the main quest.
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Talk to Stonefell and you will be asked to research the collection of 5 Gunpowder. Upon completion, the following research tasks will be unlocked:
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Research project |
compensation |
time and resources |
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Gorthak Ironworks: Basic smelting research |
Flame Spear Blueprint Cannonball Replenishment |
2 hours 1.30 silver coins |
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Experienced workflow optimization research |
Reduces material waste during production. |
9 hours 11 silver coins |
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tarot study |
Unlock large-scale dispatch missions |
18 hours 99 silver coins |
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Inorganic heat treatment research |
Flame Spear Dispatch Mission Electromagnetic Flamethrower Dispatch Mission Shotgun Shield Dispatch Mission |
7 hours 12 silver coins |
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Mechanical parts research |
ATAG artillery dispatch mission ATAG laser dispatch mission ATAG Pinsus Dispatch Mission Unca's vertical flight skill (rocket pack) |
23 hours 130 silver coins |
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sulfur research |
Increases the maximum supply of replenishment shells. |
6 hours 9 silver coins |
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Research on mineral excavation efficiency |
Probability of obtaining additional ore when mining The maximum supply of replenishment shells has been greatly increased. |
20 hours 120 silver coins |
Crimson Desert Dehaven Lab (Location and Operations)
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South of Delesyia is Dewhaven Keep, with Heinrik inside.
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You will need to get Heinrik x1 Diamond before activating Dewhaven Institute.
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Doing so will unlock the following research tasks:
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Research project |
compensation |
time and resources |
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Dhaven Fortress Facility Research |
Lightning Spear Blueprint bullet replenishment |
2 hours 1.10 silver coins |
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Research on electrical-motion conversion mechanism |
Chainsaw Dispatch Mission |
6 hours 9 silver coins |
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Chaya Research |
Mecha worker dispatch mission |
16 hours 90 silver coins |
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Power tool design research |
Lightning Spear Dispatch Mission Electromagnetic bolt distributor dispatch mission Mining training dispatch mission Increases the maximum supply of replenishment bullets. |
9 hours 13 silver coins |
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Power joint system research |
ATAG Fist Dispatch Mission ATAG machine gun dispatch mission ATAG Flamespitter Dispatch Mission ATAG welder dispatch mission The maximum supply of supplementary ammo is greatly increased. |
20 hours 130 silver coins |
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Razor clam research |
New Research Related to Razor Clams |
6 hours 7 silver coins |
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Research on alloy inorganic conductivity |
One-Handed Weapons of the World Vol. 4 blueprint |
18 hours 100 silver coins |
Everyone in Dehaven Castle will be hostile if you're wearing a mask, so be sure to take it off before approaching!
Crimson Desert Delesia Research Institute (Location and Operations)
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Delesia Research Institute can be found in the city center of Delesia, north of 'A' in 'Delesia' on the map.
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You can find and speak to Grandige upstairs within the Delesyia Laboratory, and he requires 3 Copper as part of his research request.
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Providing the necessary items will activate the Delesia Research Institute, and you will find the following research tasks inside.
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Research project |
compensation |
time and resources |
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Delesyian Institute: Basic Science Research |
propeller window blueprint |
2 hours 1 silver coin |
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mechanical anatomy research |
Dispatch of Destroyer Missions Increases the amount of parts dropped by mechanical enemies. |
8 hours 10 silver coins |
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Prickly Pear Research |
Laser artillery dispatch mission |
16 hours 80 silver coins |
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Research on environmentally adaptable weapon systems |
Disruptor Spear Dispatch Mission Electromagnetic Frostspitter Dispatch Mission |
9 hours 12 silver coins |
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High-mobility power device research |
ATAG Boots Mk 2 Dispatch Mission ATAG Boots Mk 3 Dispatch Mission Emergency power device dispatch mission |
21 hours 120 silver coins |
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mercury research |
New research on mercury |
6 hours 7 silver coins |
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Research on future protective materials |
Plate Armor of the World, Vol. 4 blueprint |
18 hours 100 silver coins |
There's also a fun murder mystery quest inside the Delesyia Institute the next time you visit. If you need help, see the guide here: Red Ink Walkthrough
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March 19, 2026
- ESRB
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Age 17 or older / Blood, drug-related, high-intensity violence, verbal abuse
- developer
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Pearl Abyss
- publisher
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Pearl Abyss
