Research Institutes Explained - All Locations and Research Unlocks - Crimson Desert Guide - IGN

Scattered throughout Pywel are six Research Institutes that each offer a variety of unique permanent unlocks and enhancements. This guide teaches you everything you need to know about Research Institutes in Crimson Desert, including what they are, where they are located, and the specific research projects they have on offer. Spanning across Hernand, the Crimson Desert, and Delesyia are six Research Institutes that you can visit and unlock. Each institute offers permanent upgrades, such as weapon and armor blueprints and elixir recipes, as well as other enhancements like replenishing arrows, the ability to harvest seeds from Skyroots, and the ability to mine additional ore. The Urdavah Research Institute in particular unlocks that ability to increase your energy when cooking, as well as the ability to push your stamina beyond its limits. Unfortunately, accessing these Research Institutes isn’t always an easy process, as many require late-game story progression before they become accessible. Regions like Delesyia, for example, require you to advance the main story. Once you reach Chapter 12, you will finally have access to all Research Institutes, with those in Delesyia being the las