Crimson Desert Rapier and Shield Challenges Guide

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There are 5 Rapier and Shield Challenges in Crimson Desert, all part of the Mastery category. Completing them all unlocks the Master of Rapiers trophy & achievement.

Dancing Blade, Shining Shield 1

How to Unlock: Pick up Sealed Abyss Artifact in Hernand, south of Meshley Trapsmith.
Challenge: Defeat 5 enemies with a Rapier within 60 seconds.
How to Complete: As Damiane, defeat 5 enemies with her Rapier in under 1 minute.
Reward: 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Destruction I

Dancing Blade, Shining Shield 2

How to Unlock: Pick up Sealed Abyss Artifact in Demeniss, south of the 'A' in GOLDEN PLAINS.
Challenge: Stab enemies 10 times with a rapier without taking damage.
How to Complete: Use Damiane’s Stab attack (Square / X / SHIFT + Right Click) 10 times without taking damage. There is no time limit.
Reward: 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Haste I

Dancing Blade, Shining Shield 3

How to Unlock: Pick up Sealed Abyss Artifact in Demeniss, south of Ironwood Farmhouse.
Challenge: Hit 5 prone enemies with a rapier.
How to Complete: Knock enemies down, then stab them on the floor with Damiane’s Rapier.
Reward: 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Shred I

Dancing Blade, Shining Shield 4

How to Unlock: Pick up Sealed Abyss Artifact in Delesyia, northwest from Fort Windridge.
Challenge: Take down 3 enemies at once from over 10 metres away using a rapier.
How to Complete: Use Damiane’s Smiting Bolt ability (X / A / E). Upgrade it to level 2 for a second input that casts three beams, and level 3 for guaranteed hits. Find a group of enemies, stand over 10 metres away, and use the beam attack twice.
Reward: 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Greater Insight

Dancing Blade, Shining Shield 5

How to Unlock: Pick up Sealed Abyss Artifact in Demeniss, southwest of Spire of Clockwork.
Challenge: Hit 9 enemies within 15 seconds with Shield Toss.
How to Complete: Use Damiane’s Shield Toss ability (Square / X / Left Click), which throws her shield to bounce between enemies. Use the ability multiple times on a large group.
Reward: 1x Abyss Artifact, 1x Faded Abyss Artifact, 1x Swift I

All Rapier and Shield Challenges