Boss: Gelaros
Location: Niflheim
Reported Drop Rate: ~40%
Best Use: Best target if your build can clear it repeatedly
Crimson Beherit Guide
Crimson Beherit — the gateway item for Dragon Slayer and endgame weapons
Which boss to farm, how to use it, and the full route to Dragon Slayer.
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Crimson Beherit is a boss-dropped route item in Broken Blade that gates access to the Dragon Slayer weapon chain. It is used to summon a special Crimson boss on Eclipse Island, which drops Sacrifice Pieces, mythical chests, and the powerful Crimson Curse accessory. Farming Crimson Beherit is the first step in a progression path that leads through the Black Swordsman route, Dragon Slayer crafting, Soul Forge upgrades, and eventually Excalibur. This guide covers boss drop rates, the most efficient farming routes, Crimson Event difficulty modes, and the complete material chain from Crimson Beherit to Dragon Slayer.
Quick Read
- Best Drop Rate
- 40% from Gelaros (Niflheim)
- Drop Rate per Hour
- ~8-9 Crimson Beherits with efficient route
- Main Purpose
- Gate item for Dragon Slayer via Eclipse Island
- Boss Difficulty
- Easy / Normal / Hard / Nightmare
Quick Answer — What is Crimson Beherit and How to Get It
Crimson Beherit is a rare boss drop in Broken Blade used to start the Crimson Event — a special boss encounter on Eclipse Island that drops mythical chests, Sacrifice Pieces, and the Crimson Curse accessory. It is also the entry gate for the Dragon Slayer weapon route.
To farm Crimson Beherit, kill world bosses. Later-game bosses in Niflheim (especially Gelaros and Nivaron) have the highest reported drop rates. With an optimized farming route, you can collect 8 to 9 Crimson Beherits per hour.
Once you have a Crimson Beherit, head to Eclipse Island, summon the Crimson boss, and choose your difficulty. Defeating the boss drops Sacrifice Pieces (stack to 100 for Dragon Slayer) alongside other rewards. This is the first step in a progression chain: Crimson Beherit → Eclipse Island → Black Swordsman → Sacrifice Pieces → Dragon Slayer → Soul Forge → Excalibur.
Crimson Beherit Boss Drop Rates
Crimson Beherit drops from normal world bosses across all islands. The drop rate varies by boss difficulty. Later bosses have significantly better chances but require stronger gear to clear efficiently. Treat exact percentages as community-reported until confirmed by clean reward screenshots or repeated test logs.
| Boss | Location | Reported Drop Rate | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelaros | Niflheim | ~40% | Best target if your build can clear it repeatedly |
| Nivaron | Niflheim | ~25% | Strong practical target before Gelaros |
| Velik | Niflheim | ~18% | Mid Niflheim option |
| Ragaros | Nidavellir (Raid) | ~10% | Earlier raid route |
| Magador | Nidavellir (Raid) | ~6% | Fallback if Niflheim is too slow |
| Moraros | Nidavellir (Summoner NPC) | ~0.40% | Lowest option, only if nothing else is accessible |
| General world bosses | All islands | Low | Best for early-game players |
Boss: Nivaron
Location: Niflheim
Reported Drop Rate: ~25%
Best Use: Strong practical target before Gelaros
Boss: Velik
Location: Niflheim
Reported Drop Rate: ~18%
Best Use: Mid Niflheim option
Boss: Ragaros
Location: Nidavellir (Raid)
Reported Drop Rate: ~10%
Best Use: Earlier raid route
Boss: Magador
Location: Nidavellir (Raid)
Reported Drop Rate: ~6%
Best Use: Fallback if Niflheim is too slow
Boss: Moraros
Location: Nidavellir (Summoner NPC)
Reported Drop Rate: ~0.40%
Best Use: Lowest option, only if nothing else is accessible
Boss: General world bosses
Location: All islands
Reported Drop Rate: Low
Best Use: Best for early-game players
Pick speed before percentage. A boss with a higher reported Crimson Beherit chance is only better if you can clear it quickly. If Gelaros takes too long, Nivaron or an easier route may produce more useful attempts per hour.
Step 1 — Farm Crimson Beherit from World Bosses
Before you can access the Crimson Event, you need Crimson Beherits from boss drops. Focus on bosses near fast travel points to minimize downtime between kills. Stick to a tight farming loop and collect fire seeds between boss spawns — they are used for element forging later.
Activate the nearest checkpoint before engaging any boss. If you die, you will respawn at your last checkpoint. A distant respawn wastes time and adds up fast over a farming session.
Use a Sword for general farming and a Katana for boss fights. The Katana's Z, Z, Z + parry loop is the most effective damage rotation for boss farming. Keep your mana bar above 30% and disengage to regenerate when needed.
Do not force the Crimson Beherit farm if you are still early-game. Build your weapon, race, and element setup first. The best approach is to farm Crimson Beherit when your next weapon goal is Dragon Slayer.
Step 2 — Go to Eclipse Island and Choose Your Difficulty
Once you have at least one Crimson Beherit in your inventory, travel to Eclipse Island. The Crimson Event area is marked with a red icon on the map. If the icon does not appear, check your inventory — some players report a visual bug where the marker does not show immediately after collecting the item. Walking away and coming back usually fixes this.
Interact with the event altar to consume one Crimson Beherit and summon the Crimson boss. You will be prompted to choose a difficulty mode: Easy, Normal, Hard, or Nightmare.
Beginners should always start on Easy mode. The boss has lower health, simpler attack patterns, and still drops mythical chests and Sacrifice Pieces. Higher difficulties improve drop rates but require better gear and combat skill.
Crimson Event Difficulty Modes
The Crimson Event offers four difficulty modes. Each mode changes the boss's health, damage, attack patterns, and reward quality. Picking the right mode for your current power level makes the difference between efficient farming and wasted Beherits.
| Mode | Boss Difficulty | Reward Quality | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Low — slower attacks, predictable patterns | Mythical chests, boss coins, Sacrifice Pieces | All beginners and mid-level players |
| Normal | Medium — faster attacks, more complex patterns | Higher mythical chest rate, rare materials | Players with legendary+ weapons |
| Hard | High — aggressive patterns, heavy damage | High mythical rate, legendary elements, Crimson Curse | Endgame players with crafted weapons |
| Nightmare | Maximum — fastest attacks, one-shot mechanics | Best drop rates, best Crimson Curse chance | Top-tier gear and mastered parry timing |
Mode: Easy
Boss Difficulty: Low — slower attacks, predictable patterns
Reward Quality: Mythical chests, boss coins, Sacrifice Pieces
Recommended For: All beginners and mid-level players
Mode: Normal
Boss Difficulty: Medium — faster attacks, more complex patterns
Reward Quality: Higher mythical chest rate, rare materials
Recommended For: Players with legendary+ weapons
Mode: Hard
Boss Difficulty: High — aggressive patterns, heavy damage
Reward Quality: High mythical rate, legendary elements, Crimson Curse
Recommended For: Endgame players with crafted weapons
Mode: Nightmare
Boss Difficulty: Maximum — fastest attacks, one-shot mechanics
Reward Quality: Best drop rates, best Crimson Curse chance
Recommended For: Top-tier gear and mastered parry timing
Beginners: stick to Easy mode until you have a legendary Katana and have practiced the Z/Z/Z + parry loop. Easy mode runs take under 2 minutes and the fast clears make up for the lower per-run drop rates.
Step 3 — Collect Sacrifice Pieces for Dragon Slayer
Defeating the Crimson boss drops Sacrifice Pieces — the key material for crafting Dragon Slayer. Current research points to 100 Sacrifice Pieces needed for the Dragon Slayer forge. Each Crimson Event run on Easy mode drops a small number, so expect to farm multiple runs.
Alongside Sacrifice Pieces, you will also collect mythical chests (containing rare crafting materials and elements), boss coins (secondary currency), and a chance at the Crimson Curse accessory.
Crimson Curse is the most valuable exclusive drop from the event. It provides an 80% health bonus and 27-30% damage boost, making it one of the strongest accessories in the game. Most players report getting it after 15-25 total event runs.
Step 4 — Craft Dragon Slayer and Continue the Route
Once you have collected enough Sacrifice Pieces (and the side materials: ~400 Diamond Ore and Buster Pieces), travel to Volcano Island to forge Dragon Slayer. This weapon is the practical workhorse for farming Jotunheim content, Soul Forge upgrades, and early Sky Spire clears. See the full weapons guide for detailed crafting recipes.
After Dragon Slayer is maxed, the route continues: unlock Jotunheim, raise Soul Forge power by farming Soul Stones, farm the Jotunheim boss for Sky Keys, then start the long grind toward Excalibur through Sky Spire. See the Excalibur guide for the complete endgame weapon route.
Keep in mind: Dragon Slayer and Excalibur are not the only weapons worth your time. Check the Tier List for build recommendations by playstyle.
Best Farming Strategy for Beginners
Phase 1 — Gear up: Spend your first few hours farming regular world bosses and collecting fire seeds. Forge your Katana to at least legendary rarity using materials from chests and boss drops. Invest skill points into mana regeneration and defense.
Phase 2 — Easy mode Crimson Event: Once your Katana is legendary, start running the Crimson Event on Easy mode. Use the Z, Z, Z + parry loop. Do not blow through Beherits quickly — each run is practice. If your mana drops below 30%, disengage and regenerate before re-engaging.
Phase 3 — Reinvest rewards: Open every mythical chest immediately. Use the materials to upgrade your weapon toward mythical rarity. Create a positive feedback loop: farm Easy mode → get better gear → move to Normal mode → get even better gear.
Phase 4 — Transition to Dragon Slayer route: Once you have 100 Sacrifice Pieces plus side materials, craft Dragon Slayer and move into Jotunheim content. Your Crimson Beherit farming shifts from a primary activity to a secondary supply chain.
Weapon Recommendations for the Crimson Event
Your weapon choice dramatically affects Crimson Event clear times. Here is how the three weapon types perform:
Sword — Best for beginners. Balanced attack speed and damage. Works well with the parry system. Use for general farming and fire seed collection.
Katana — Best for boss damage. The Z, Z, Z + parry loop delivers the highest sustained DPS. Higher mana cost per combo requires deliberate mana management. The recommended weapon for Crimson Event bosses once you have practiced the loop.
Buster — Situational. Highest single-hit damage but slow swing speed works best on Easy mode where attack windows are larger. On higher difficulties the slow windup leaves you vulnerable. Stick with Sword and Katana until you have endgame gear.
Element forging (introduced with the Excalibur update) adds elemental effects to your weapon. For the Crimson Event, focus on fire (burn damage over time) or lightning (burst on critical hits). Collect fire seeds during your farming route to fuel forging.
Common Mistakes
Skipping Easy mode. Beginners who jump straight to Normal or Hard waste Beherits and get nothing. Easy mode drops are well worth your time and the experience transfers directly to harder modes.
Ignoring checkpoint placement. Always activate the nearest checkpoint before engaging a boss. Dying to a distant respawn wastes 2+ minutes each time, which adds up fast.
Running out of mana mid-combo. Your mana bar fuels the Katana loop. If it drops below 30%, back off and regenerate. Pushing with low mana gets you hit by boss attacks.
Using the wrong weapon. Bringing a Buster to a Crimson Event boss fight as a beginner is a recipe for frustration. Stick with Sword for farming and Katana for bosses.
Hoarding Beherits instead of running the event. The Crimson Event is time-limited. Use your Beherits while the event is active — hoarding them past the event period wastes the farm entirely.
Forcing the farm before you are ready. Crimson Beherit is most useful when your next weapon goal is Dragon Slayer. If you are still fixing your race, element, and basic weapon setup, boss farming for rerolls will help more than chasing a rare material too early.
FAQ
What is Crimson Beherit in Broken Blade?
Crimson Beherit is a boss-dropped route item used to start the Crimson Event on Eclipse Island. It is the entry gate for the Dragon Slayer weapon chain, leading through Sacrifice Pieces, Dragon Slayer, Soul Forge, and eventually Excalibur.
How do you get Crimson Beherit in Broken Blade?
Kill world bosses across all islands. Later bosses like Gelaros (Niflheim, ~40% drop rate) and Nivaron (Niflheim, ~25%) have the highest reported chances. With an efficient route, you can average 8-9 Crimson Beherits per hour.
What boss has the highest Crimson Beherit drop rate?
Gelaros in Niflheim has the highest reported drop rate at ~40%. However, pick the boss you can clear fastest — a slightly lower rate with much faster clears often produces more Beherits per hour.
What do you do with Crimson Beherit in Broken Blade?
Use it at Eclipse Island to summon the Crimson Event boss. Defeating the boss drops Sacrifice Pieces (needed for Dragon Slayer), mythical chests, and the Crimson Curse accessory. This starts the progression chain toward Dragon Slayer and eventually Excalibur.
How many Sacrifice Pieces do I need for Dragon Slayer?
Current research points to 100 Sacrifice Pieces for forging Dragon Slayer. Alongside Sacrifice Pieces, you will also need approximately 400 Diamond Ore and Buster Pieces. See the weapons guide for the full recipe.
What is the Crimson Curse accessory?
The Crimson Curse is an exclusive drop from the Crimson Event that provides an 80% health bonus and 27-30% damage boost. It is one of the strongest accessories in Broken Blade and equips immediately — the bonuses apply to all combat, not just the event.
Should beginners farm Crimson Beherit?
Yes, but start on Easy mode. Easy mode is beginner-friendly and still drops mythical chests, Sacrifice Pieces, and boss coins. Build your gear first (legendary Katana minimum), then farm the event efficiently using the Z, Z, Z + parry loop.
Is Crimson Beherit related to Excalibur?
Indirectly. Crimson Beherit starts the Dragon Slayer route, and Dragon Slayer is the stepping-stone weapon for Jotunheim, Soul Forge, Sky Spire, and the Excalibur path. See the Excalibur guide for the full endgame route.
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