Pine Broom Crimson Desert Hunting Challenge Complete Guide
This guide walks you through every step to complete the Pine Broom hunting challenge in Crimson Desert. The objective is deceptively simple: kill a bear using only a broom after activating the challenge. The trick is in the constraints — passive effects, environmental damage, or alternate attack sources will invalidate the run. This guide covers where to start, what to buy, how to prepare, precise combat tactics, common failure modes and fixes, reward details, and advanced tips to make the challenge fast, repeatable, and satisfying.
Expect a practical, player-tested approach: clear positioning, exact loadout advice, and a patient combat rhythm that turns a low-damage weapon into a reliable finishing tool. Throughout the guide I’ll use the suggested keywords in bold and italicized form to help you spot the most important terms.
What Pine Broom requires and why it’s tricky
Pine Broom is a Hunting Challenge that begins when you pick up a Sealed Abyss Artifact tied to the challenge. Once activated, the challenge enforces a strict damage source rule: the target must be killed by the broom alone. That means no Abyss Gear passives, no environmental kills, no mounts, and no skill or item that deals damage other than the broom’s normal attacks.
The difficulty comes from three factors:
The broom’s base damage is low compared to conventional weapons.
Many players accidentally trigger passive or incidental damage (Abyss Gear, pets, traps).
The bear’s attack patterns include grabs and high-damage charges that punish reckless play.
This guide removes guesswork. Follow the steps and you’ll finish Pine Broom consistently.
Where to start and how to trigger the challenge
The Sealed Abyss Artifact that starts Pine Broom is located in the Demeniss region near Thornbriar Guard Post. Approach the small stone altar south of the guard post and interact with the artifact to add the challenge to your active Hunting Life tasks. If you already have the artifact in your inventory, make sure to use it to register the challenge before engaging any target.
After activation, the target is a bear in the surrounding wilderness. Bears spawn in predictable zones near Nexus points and along forested roads. If one isn’t immediately present, move to a nearby Abyss Nexus and circle the area until a bear appears. Do not engage any other enemies while the challenge is active; stray damage can invalidate the run.
Buying the broom and preparing inventory
You must use a broom as your only damage source. Brooms are sold by general provisioners and some vendors in towns. The most reliable vendor to check is the provisioner in Hernand; stock rotates but brooms are inexpensive and commonly available.
Before you leave town:
Purchase at least one broom; buy two if you want a backup.
Repair or upgrade the broom if you plan to use an enhanced version — upgrades are allowed as long as the damage still comes from the broom only.
Pack healing consumables: high-heal food, bandages, and a cauldron meal if you have access.
Remove or unequip any Abyss Gear that deals passive damage or triggers on dodge/parry. This is the most common cause of failed runs.
Dismount and unequip pets or companions that can deal damage.
Keep your inventory light and your equipment simple. The goal is to minimize any chance of non-broom damage.
Loadout and character setup
Your character build matters less than discipline, but some choices make the fight easier.
Recommended setup:
Weapon: broom (equipped and ready).
Armor: light to medium armor for mobility; avoid gear that triggers damage effects.
Accessories: avoid rings or amulets that cause passive damage or summon effects.
Skills: disable or avoid using any skill that deals damage other than the broom’s normal attacks. Defensive or mobility skills are fine if they don’t cause damage.
Consumables: high-heal food, stamina potions, and a small stack of bandages.
If you want a safer run, increase your max HP and stamina through food and temporary buffs. That reduces the risk of being one-shot by a charge or grab.
Choosing the right location and arena
Pick a flat, open area away from cliffs, ledges, or environmental hazards. Environmental damage (falling rocks, lava, or cliff falls) can count as non-broom damage and ruin the attempt. Ideal locations are flat clearings near the Thornbriar area or the nearby Nexus fields where bears spawn and there’s room to kite.
Avoid narrow corridors or areas with multiple enemy spawn points. The fight should be one-on-one with the bear.
Step by step: how to complete Pine Broom reliably
Activate the challenge by using the Sealed Abyss Artifact. Confirm the Hunting Life objective is active in your menu. Then follow this step-by-step rhythm.
Approach the spawn area and wait for a bear to appear. Keep your broom equipped and all other weapons sheathed.
When the bear notices you, bait a charge by standing just outside its aggro range. Let it commit to a charge or heavy attack.
Dodge roll to the side as the attack lands. Time your dodge to avoid damage and to land behind the bear during its recovery window.
Land two light broom hits immediately after the dodge. Light attacks are fast and safe; heavy attacks have long recovery and can open you to grabs.
Back away after the two hits. The bear will often retaliate with a swipe or charge; repeat the dodge-then-hit rhythm.
If the bear grabs you, focus on surviving the grab QTEs and do not use any non-broom damage actions. Use healing items after you break free if needed.
Continue chipping away at the bear’s health with patient, measured hits. Avoid finishing animations that use other inputs or cause non-broom damage.
When the bear dies from broom hits, the challenge should complete and reward you.
Key principle: hit only with the broom and only with normal attacks. No skills, no Abyss Gear, no environmental tricks.
Combat tactics and timing details
The broom’s low damage forces you to rely on windows of opportunity. Here are the tactical details that make the difference.
Dodge timing: The bear’s heavy attacks have a clear wind-up. Dodge into the recovery window, not before. Rolling too early wastes stamina and leaves you vulnerable.
Hit count: Two light hits per window is a safe baseline. If you land three, be ready to back off; the third hit often leaves you in a long recovery.
Stamina management: Keep stamina above the threshold for a dodge. If you run out, retreat and heal; do not attempt to tank hits.
Positioning: Stay slightly to the bear’s flank. This reduces the chance of being grabbed and gives you a clearer escape route.
Avoiding grabs: Grabs are the biggest time sink. If you see the bear rear up or lunge, dodge sideways rather than backward. Side dodges often avoid the grab entirely.
Healing windows: Use healing items only when you are safely out of immediate attack range. The bear’s AI often has a long recovery after a missed charge — use that to heal.
Fail states and how to fix them
Common failure modes and their fixes:
| Failure | Why it fails | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Passive Abyss Gear damage | Passive effects deal damage without player input | Unequip all Abyss Gear before starting |
| Environmental kill | Falling or trap damage counts as non-broom | Move to flat open ground away from hazards |
| Pet or companion damage | Pets can land incidental hits | Dismiss or unequip pets |
| Using skills or finishers | Skills may count as non-broom damage | Use only normal broom attacks |
| Mount or grapple finishers | Mounting or special finishers register as other damage | Avoid mount inputs and finishers |
If you fail, reload to a nearby save or respawn the bear and try again. Don’t rush — most failures are avoidable with a quick checklist before each attempt.
Comparison of methods to complete Pine Broom
This table compares three common approaches players use to finish the challenge: pure broom, bait-and-kite, and upgraded broom.
| Method | Speed | Reliability | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure broom (close rhythm) | Medium | High | Medium |
| Bait and kite (hit and run) | Slow | Very high | Low |
| Upgraded broom (higher damage) | Fast | Medium | Medium-high |
Pure broom is the balanced approach: steady, predictable, and requires good timing.
Bait-and-kite is the safest: hit once or twice, run, heal, repeat. It takes longer but minimizes mistakes.
Upgraded broom reduces time but increases the chance of accidental non-broom damage if you rely on skills or passives.
Damage and timing stats (estimates for planning)
Below are estimated values to help you plan how many windows you’ll need. These are approximate and depend on your level and broom upgrades.
| Metric | Estimated value |
|---|---|
| Light broom hit damage | 2–4% of bear HP |
| Heavy broom hit damage | 5–8% of bear HP |
| Hits to kill (light only) | 25–50 hits |
| Hits to kill (mixed) | 12–20 hits |
| Typical dodge window | 0.6–1.2 seconds |
| Average time per successful window | 2.0–3.5 seconds |
Use these numbers to decide whether to kite (more windows, safer) or press the attack (fewer windows, riskier).
Advanced tactics and tricks
If you want to shave time off your runs or make the challenge more efficient, try these advanced techniques.
Stagger exploitation: Some broom hits briefly stagger the bear. If you land a stagger, capitalize with two quick hits and then retreat.
Terrain micro-positioning: Use small rocks or shallow elevation to block certain charge angles. Avoid cliffs or hazards.
Stamina baiting: Force the bear to use a heavy attack that drains its stamina; it will have a longer recovery window afterward.
Upgrade selectively: If you upgrade the broom, prioritize attack speed over raw damage. Faster hits give more windows to land safe combos.
Practice dummy runs: Before activating the artifact, practice broom-only hits on a lower-level animal to get the rhythm.
Rewards and what to do with them
Completing Pine Broom yields Hunting Life rewards: Abyss Artifacts, Faded Abyss Artifacts, and sometimes Beastbane items or similar upgrade materials. These rewards are valuable for upgrading gear and unlocking further Hunting Life content.
After completion:
Open your rewards menu and claim the artifact items.
Use Faded Abyss Artifacts to craft or upgrade Abyss-related gear if you plan to continue Hunting Life challenges.
If you received Beastbane or similar consumables, consider saving them for tougher hunts.
Repeatability and farming tips
If you plan to farm Pine Broom for materials or achievements:
Keep a save near Thornbriar Guard Post for quick reloads.
Buy multiple brooms and keep one upgraded for faster runs.
Rotate between nearby hunting challenges to avoid spawn cooldowns and to keep the runs fresh.
Track your success rate and adjust tactics: if you fail often to passive damage, double-check gear and accessories.
Troubleshooting checklist before each attempt
Use this short checklist before every run to avoid the most common pitfalls:
Artifact used and challenge active.
Broom equipped and no other weapons.
Abyss Gear unequipped and no passive damage items.
Pets dismissed and no companions active.
Flat arena selected with no hazards.
Healing items ready and stamina topped up.
If anything on the checklist is off, fix it before engaging the bear.
Common mistakes players make
Players often fail Pine Broom for reasons that are easy to fix:
Forgetting to use the Sealed Abyss Artifact before the fight.
Leaving on an Abyss Gear piece that deals passive damage.
Fighting near cliffs or hazards that cause incidental damage.
Using heavy finishers or mount attacks that register as non-broom damage.
Panicking during grabs and using banned skills.
Recognize these mistakes and you’ll cut down failed attempts dramatically.
Accessibility and difficulty scaling
Pine Broom is more about discipline than raw power. Players with lower levels can still complete it by using the bait-and-kite method and focusing on survival. Conversely, high-level players must be careful not to rely on passives or powerful finishers that invalidate the run.
If you struggle:
Lower the difficulty of the area by leveling up or using food buffs.
Use the kite method to avoid taking big hits.
Practice the dodge-hit rhythm on weaker animals first.
FAQ
Do I need to be a specific level to start Pine Broom No strict level requirement exists. Higher HP and stamina help, but careful play and the bait-and-kite method let lower-level players complete the challenge.
Where exactly is the Sealed Abyss Artifact The artifact sits on a small altar south of Thornbriar Guard Post in the Demeniss region. Interact with it to register the challenge.
Can I upgrade the broom before attempting the challenge Yes. Upgrading the broom is allowed as long as the final damage that kills the bear comes from broom attacks only.
Will Abyss Gear invalidate the challenge Yes. Any passive or triggered damage from Abyss Gear can invalidate the run. Unequip all Abyss Gear before starting.
What counts as non-broom damage Any damage from skills, pets, environmental hazards, mounts, passive gear effects, or consumables that deal damage counts as non-broom damage.
What if the bear dies but the challenge doesn’t register You likely dealt incidental damage. Reload a save or respawn the bear and try again with all passives and non-broom sources disabled.
Is there a faster method for experienced players Experienced players can use an upgraded broom and aggressive timing to finish faster, but this increases the risk of accidental non-broom damage.
Can I use the broom’s heavy attacks You can, but heavy attacks have longer recovery and increase the chance of being punished. Stick to light attacks for safer windows.
How many hits will it take Estimates vary by level and upgrades. Expect dozens of light hits or a dozen-plus mixed hits.
Are there achievement or trophy rewards Completing Hunting Life challenges often contributes to achievement progress and unlocks materials. Check your in-game achievement tracker.
Final checklist and closing tips
Before you begin your final run, run through this mental checklist:
Artifact activated and challenge visible.
Broom equipped and upgraded if desired.
All Abyss Gear and passive damage items unequipped.
Pets dismissed and companions off.
Flat, hazard-free arena chosen.
Healing items and stamina buffs ready.
Play patiently. The broom is a humble tool that rewards timing and restraint. The satisfaction of finishing Pine Broom comes from mastering the rhythm: dodge, strike, retreat, repeat. With the steps and tactics in this guide you’ll turn a low-damage weapon into a reliable instrument of victory.
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