How to turn 5 enemies with a shield in Crimson Desert

IN Crimson DesertShield of Unchanging Will 5 is a Sealed Abyss artifact that requires players to flip 5 enemies with a shield. Flipping enemies with a shield is one of the many combat mechanics in the game that is only mentioned once in passing and then never again. Here's how it works.

Shield of Unchanging Will 5 Sealed Abyss Artifact Location: Found on a pile of rocks east of Demeniss, directly below the “D” of Demeniss on the map. Follow the path shown in the screenshot above and look for the Sealed Abyss artifact under the treetops to the north, near the farmhouse.

How to turn 5 enemies with a shield in Crimson Desert

Shield of Immutable Will 5

IN Crimson Desertyou can flip an enemy with a shield by getting very close to them with a sword and shield equipped and pressing L1 + R2 (PS5), LB + RT (Xbox), or CTRL + right click (keyboard/mouse) to flip them above your head using your shield.

You almost have to hug an enemy for the shield flip to occur. If you're even slightly far away and not straight up in your face, your character will perform the traditional Shield Bash instead of flip (swing the shield behind you and slam into the enemy).

Also, if you have the ability Shield Parry from the skill Keen Sense Lv 3, it will override the shield flip if an enemy melee is within parry range.

Only round shields can be used to flip enemies; larger shields do not have this ability; they can only perform Shield Bash or Shield Parry. The standard Gray Wolf Wooden Shield can be used if you have nothing better in your inventory.

In some cases, if an enemy is thrown away from you by a traditional shield bash, it will also count as a “shield flip” for this Sealed Abyss artifact.

Shield of Unchanging Will 5 rewards in Crimson Desert

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After you successfully flip five enemies with a shield, the Sealed Abyss Artifact can be opened to receive an Abyss Artifact and Fortitude 1 Abyss Gear (Guard Stamina Cost -3.0%). Fortitude 1 can be equipped in an empty Abyss Gear slot on shields, gloves or shoes.