STOP SEARCHING GOOGLE FOR THIS TRIDENT. 🔱 I’ve uncovered a secret Pailunese weapon vendor that doesn’t even show up on the map until you finish one of the game’s most overlooked quest chains.

While everyone is stuck with standard swords, I’m running around with the North Wind Trident, a massive Odeck Mace, and—believe it or not—a high-powered Pailunese Shotgun. These weapons are tied to the Odeck tribe in the Paloon region, and unless you’ve liberated the area from the Ashen Warrior, you’re never going to see them for sale.

The secret isn’t just getting to Paloon in Chapter 8; it’s knowing how to navigate the faction “militia” quests to trigger the right clan alliances. Want to unlock the Odeck vendor and get the rarest shotgun in the game? 👇

Deep within the mist-shrouded region of Paloon, a hidden arms trade is finally coming to light. While major guilds have been focusing on the “Meta” weapons of Hernand, a secret Pailunese vendor has been discovered selling an arsenal that many players didn’t even know existed—including a functional Shotgun and the elusive North Wind Trident.

The catch? This vendor is locked behind a dense web of faction requirements that many “speed-runners” are accidentally skipping in their rush to the end-game.

The Trident Mystery

The controversy began when images of the North Wind Trident started appearing on Discord. “I searched Google for this thing and only the North Wind shield came up,” says one veteran researcher. It turns out the Trident is a specialty item belonging to the Odeck Tribe, a faction that remains neutral until specific conditions are met in Chapter 8.

The Trident isn’t just for show; it offers a unique polearm moveset that bridges the gap between the spear and the two-handed sword, providing a reach advantage that is currently dominating small-scale skirmishes in the open world.

The Pailunese Shotgun: Gunpowder in Pywel

Perhaps the most shocking discovery is the Pailunese Shotgun. While Crimson Desert is primarily known for its blades and bows, this weapon introduces a high-impact gunpowder element to Damian’s repertoire.

To gain access to it, players must navigate a complex series of “Militia” faction quests. According to investigative reports, you must complete at least 15 out of the 27 available militia tasks in Paloon to trigger the Skog Horn or Long Leaf tribe storylines. Only then will the Odeck Tribe questline—and its associated vendor—become available.

The Liberation of Paloon

Unlocking the vendor isn’t as simple as checking a box. Players must complete the “Executioner of Justice” mission, which culminates in a brutal showdown with the Ashen Warrior.

“It’s a mechanic-heavy fight,” warns one survivor of the encounter. “The area is filled with pots emitting red smoke. If you try to just ‘swing’ through it, you’ll die. You have to use the stab ability specifically on the pots to clear the air before you can even touch the Warrior.” Liberating the area rewards the player with the Ashen Executioner weapon and, more importantly, transforms the region into a safe zone where the Odeck vendor sets up shop.

The ‘Trust’ Factor: Hidden Inventory

Our investigation also found that the vendor doesn’t show his full hand immediately. To unlock the Celeste Halberd—a Level 10 refinement weapon with Level 1 Critical Rate—players must “gift” the vendor hide and materials until their trust reaches 100.

“He takes any kind of hide,” reports one player. “Dump your excess bear and wolf skins on him, and suddenly his inventory expands to include high-tier gear that makes the trip to Paloon worth the effort.”

Future Outlook

As more players unlock the Odeck Mace and the Pailunese Shotgun, the combat meta is shifting away from traditional knightly builds toward tribal, high-utility loadouts. With the June 2026 updates promising more faction-based content, these Odeck “secrets” may soon become the new gold standard for survival in Pywel.