True Strength
EpicQuests
Part of Chapter 9: The Sage of the Desert. 1 steps to complete. Rewards include Wooden Mask of Lost Justice, Wanderer of Faith Leather Gloves, T'rukan's Fighting Spirit, Abyss Artifact.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Six Pensive Statues and the Evil Spirit
Chapter
Chapter 9
Difficulty
Hard
Estimated Time
10-15 min
Location
Serpent Marsh
Walkthrough
- 1Prepare for boss fight with upgraded gear and healing supplies
- 2Travel to the boss arena in Serpent Marsh
- 3Engage T'rukan the Ascended in single combat
- 4Block and counter his attacks to break his guard
- 5Use Heavy Attack followed by light combo when openings appear
- 6When he summons spirit animal, maintain distance and dodge projectiles
- 7Continue blocking, countering, and attacking until defeated
- 8Collect blue artifact from gate in arena to complete quest
Tips
- Upgrade Health Skill to Level 6 minimum for 750 HP base
- Equip Tier 6+ armor with Abyss Cores for Damage Reduction — critical stat
- Stock 20+ Chewy Rice Cakes and Hearty Soups before fight
- Spam shield counter (L1 block + press) to break guard and create openings
- Sleep Arrows are extremely effective — 2-3 shots can trivialize the fight
- Equip Tauria Curved Sword for optimal damage output
NPCs Involved
- T'rukan
Rewards
Wooden Mask of Lost Justice
Wanderer of Faith Leather Gloves
T'rukan's Fighting Spirit
Abyss Artifact
Featured in Guides
- Crimson Desert Beginner Guide: 10 Things to Do FirstSkip the rookie mistakes. The 10 most important things to do first in Crimson Desert — controller setup, stat priority, inventory, food, fast travel, and silver.
- Crimson Desert: How to Make Silver Fast (Silver Farming Guide)10 proven ways to farm Silver fast in Crimson Desert — from a free 190-Silver Gold Bar in your first hour to passive bank investments and Golden Apple loops.
- Crimson Desert Inventory Guide — Hernand Commissions, +10 Bag, Greymane 81-Slot PathNo storage chests exist anywhere. Maximize bag slots: +3 per Commission quest, +10 from a hidden Extra Large Bag, +81 from all 27 Greymane Commissions. Full route inside.
- Crimson Desert Bounties Guide — Live Capture, Double Loads, 2x SilverBounties pay 2x for live capture vs kill. Tackle, punch 3 times to confess, then load TWO outlaws onto your horse. ~10 silver each, 10-20 min loops.
Last updated: March 2026