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Crimson Desert offers a range of faction quests that include several boss battles as you advance through the game. Some of these fights, like those against Antumbra’s Sword or the extremely swift Antumbra’s Spear, can be quite challenging and may not be very fun. However, many other boss fights provide a fairer challenge.
One of the tougher bosses you’ll face is Mazzul, The Dark Justiciar. Defeating him requires good preparation. If you follow the right steps to upgrade your skills and gear, Mazzul becomes much easier to handle. Plus, there’s a special item called Golden Beer that doubles your rewards from dispatches—ready for you to collect.
### How to Find Mazzul, The Dark Justiciar
Before starting the Mazzul quest for House Byron, you need to progress through the story past Chapter 8 and defeat the Keglord boss. The Mazzul quest becomes available right after you take down the Keglord.
You can go to Burnhand Quarry, located north of the “E” in “Demeniss,” when you’re ready to face Mazzul. You don’t have to complete the first quest, “A Secret Request,” before tackling Mazzul—you can skip straight to him.
### How to Prepare for Mazzul, The Dark Justiciar
To give yourself the best shot at winning, make sure to gear up properly:
1. Cook and bring plenty of food supplies.
2. For melee characters: choose a strong weapon like the Thorn of Dark Pursuit or Darkbringer.
3. Ranged characters should aim to use the best bow available, ideally the Golden-Knotted Ancestral Bow.
4. Increase your stamina to level 9, health to at least level 4, and spirit to level 5 to survive longer.
5. Select key skills regardless of your build: Focus, Keen Senses, and Evasive Roll.
6. Wear the best armor you have, such as the Frostcursed Plate Armor or the Armor of the Shadows set.
Once your build is ready, you’re set for the fight against Mazzul.
### How to Defeat Mazzul, The Dark Justiciar
The fight is easier if you’ve prepared well, since Mazzul has strong offense but isn’t very durable in defense. His moveset isn’t complicated—main threats include:
– A direct slam with his weapon.
– An aerial diving attack.
If you build with a bow and use explosive arrows, melee fighters might find it hard to avoid damage but can chip away at his health effectively. Keeping your distance and using Focus and Keen Senses can help you dodge most attacks and counter when he’s vulnerable. For those using a bow and arrow setup, this fight can be over quickly.
### Rewards for Defeating Mazzul
Once you’ve defeated him, you’ll earn some valuable loot:
– An Abyss Artifact
– Sanguine Knell (Oongka)
– Ashad Plate Gloves (Oongka)
– Golden Beer, a rare item that permanently doubles rewards from Greymane dispatch quests—perfect for speeding up your progress.
Collecting these rewards will help strengthen your character and enhance your adventure in Crimson Desert.





