How to Get and Spend Hernand Refinement Tokens in Crimson Desert
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A quick guide on how to acquire and use Hernand refinement tokens in Crimson Desert to skip the material grind and upgrade your gear faster, as originally reported by Polygon.
Pearl Abyss has introduced a handy shortcut for gear progression in Crimson Desert following the version 1.01.01 update. Hernand refinement tokens act as universal coupons that completely bypass the standard material grind required for weapon and armor upgrades. If you want to level up high tier gear without sinking hours into gathering basic resources like iron and copper ore, these tokens let you skip the busywork entirely for a single upgrade step. Knowing when to cash them in makes a massive difference in how smoothly you progress through the early game.
To redeem your tokens, head over to Turnali's smithy located near Hernand Castle and open up the standard refinement menu. Instead of relying on the usual materials tab, navigate over to the refinement token tab on the right side of the interface, select the gear piece you want to improve, and confirm the action. Since these items substitute for all required components on a single level up, it is usually smart to save them for your highest level gear where material costs are steepest, rather than burning them on early equipment you will outgrow in an hour.
Earning these valuable coupons is tied directly to your progression through the open world. Players can secure Hernand refinement tokens by pushing forward in the main storyline or by tackling specific Hernand faction quests early in the campaign. For a deeper breakdown of where to find every quest reward and how to navigate the massive continent of Pywel, you can check out the original guide over at Polygon.
Tags: Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss, Gaming Guides, Action RPG, PC and Console Gaming
Original article: Polygon