BELOTH IS BROKEN. 🏹 Stop smashing your head against the wall trying to parry the most “overwhelming being” in Crimson Desert. I’ve found a way to beat Beloth The Dark Sworn without breaking a sweat—or using a single health potion.

Technically, this is cheating. But if you’re tired of the infinite death loops, all you need is a bow with “Infinite Arrow” Abyss Gear and the Focused Force Palm. By launching yourself into the air and hovering near the arena pillars, you can rain down explosive arrows while Beloth’s AI gets hopelessly stuck. It’s a 7-minute snooze-fest that guarantees you the one item you can’t get anywhere else: the Dark Sworn Helmet.

Want to see how to trigger the “Infinite Arrow” glitch and claim the full armor set sitting in the secret cabin? 👇

In the icy heart of Crimson Desert, a legendary figure known as Beloth The Dark Sworn has long been considered the ultimate “skill check” for players. Known for overwhelming frost attacks and relentless aggression, Beloth has sent thousands of Kliff-mains back to their last campfire. But a new “airborne” strategy is currently spreading through the community, turning this nightmare encounter into a literal shooting gallery.

The discovery of the “Infinite Arrow” exploit has sparked a fierce debate: is this a clever use of mechanics, or is the community “cheating” its way to the endgame?

The Airborne Advantage

The strategy relies on a specific mechanical loophole. By using the Focused Force Palm to launch Kliff high into the arena’s air space, players can effectively exit Beloth’s combat range. Once airborne, the goal is to align with the arena’s massive stone pillars.

“The AI just doesn’t know how to handle verticality,” says one player who successfully used the method. “If you hover near the first pillar Beloth walks toward, he gets caught in a pathing loop. He’ll walk back and forth, completely exposed to ranged fire, while his frost waves harmlessly dissipate below you.”

Building the ‘Infinite’ Quiver

To execute this 7-minute “cheese,” players are utilizing a powerful combination of Abyss Gear. By stacking two specific cooldown/recovery gears—one at 60% and another at 40%—players can achieve 100% Unlimited Arrows.

This allows the use of Explosive Arrows (easily purchased from common vendors) indefinitely. Even with an unupgraded bow, the constant barrage eventually whittles down Beloth’s massive health bar. While a legitimate fight might be “quicker” for a pro, veterans argue that this method is faster overall when you factor in the dozens of failed attempts a normal playthrough requires.

The ‘Dark Sworn’ Helmet Controversy

The primary motivation for this exploit isn’t just the kill; it’s the fashion. While pieces of the Frostcursed Plate (essential for surviving the arena’s passive cold) can be found hidden behind waterfalls across Pywel, the Full Dark Sworn Set—specifically the helmet—is locked behind Beloth’s defeat.

Interestingly, the armor isn’t a direct boss drop. “Beating him is only half the battle,” warns a strategy guide from PrimalSolstice. “You have to head to a specific cabin marked with an X on your map after the fight. The entire set is just sitting on a table inside. If you don’t know about the cabin, you’ve killed the hardest boss in the game for nothing.”

Community Backlash: Skill vs. Strategy

Hardcore fans are calling for Pearl Abyss to patch the airborne pathing immediately. “It takes the ‘overwhelming’ out of the overwhelming being,” complained one user on the official forums. However, for many casual players struggling with the 1.03.00 difficulty spikes, the “Pillar Cheese” is the only way to see the end of the Dark Sworn storyline.

Future Outlook

As we move toward the Boss Rematch updates in June 2026, many wonder if Pearl Abyss will introduce “Anti-Air” mechanics for Beloth. Until then, the skies of the arena remain filled with explosive arrows and players who prefer strategy—or glitches—over raw skill.