The Sliding Down the Slope challenge in Crimson Desert is one of those objectives that sounds straightforward until you actually try it. The game gives you zero hints about what "sliding" actually means in this context, and the location isn't obvious either. After testing every slope in the area multiple times, the trick comes down to one thing: your horse's drift ability, not on-foot movement.
What is the 50m Slope Challenge in Crimson Desert?
The 50m Slope Challenge is tied to a Sealed Abyss Artifact located at the crossroads east of Bloomwood Ranch. These artifacts are a primary currency for purchasing new skills, so unlocking them is worth the effort. Each artifact has a challenge attached to it, and this one tasks you with sliding 50 meters down a slope. The problem is that the challenge description never tells you how to actually slide, or where to go.
You must manually unseal the Abyss Artifact after completing the challenge. Open your inventory and select the 'use' option on the artifact to claim your reward.
Unsealing the artifact at Bloomwood
Where to find the best slope for the 50m slide
The artifact itself sits at the crossroads east of Bloomwood Ranch, but that area has no slope long enough to complete the challenge. Head southwest from there to the path leading up to Howling Hill, the campsite your party establishes during Chapter 3 of the main quest. You do not need to reach that point in the story to access this location.
Specifically, position yourself at the crossroads to the south of Howling Hill. This stretch of mountain path gives you enough vertical drop to hit the full 50 meters in a single drift run. The path is narrow, which makes it trickier than the distance alone suggests, so expect a few attempts before you nail the line.
What horse level do you need for the slope challenge?
Your horse must be at level 3 before you can attempt this challenge properly. Level 3 is the threshold at which horses unlock the drift ability, and drifting on horseback is what the game counts as "sliding." Running on foot down any slope will not trigger the challenge counter, regardless of the incline.
Use map markers to measure 50 meters before you start. Place a marker at the bottom of the hill, then position yourself 50m uphill from it. This removes the guesswork about when to begin your drift.
The Howling Hill slope path
How to execute the drift slide correctly
Once your horse is level 3 and you're positioned on the slope south of Howling Hill, here's the exact sequence:
- Get your horse into a sprint before reaching the slide zone.
- Initiate a drift by turning and holding the drift input: on Xbox, on PlayStation, or on PC.
- Rock the left stick back and forth to maintain the slide momentum and extend the drift duration.
- Keep the drift active for the full 50 meters down the hill.
The stamina management piece is what trips most players up. Drifting consumes horse stamina, so if you give yourself too long a running start before the slide, you'll burn through stamina before you cover the required distance. A short sprint to build speed is enough. You want the horse sprinting but not exhausted when the drift begins.
Crouching while simply running (not sprinting) on foot will not trigger a slide. If you want to attempt the on-foot version for other challenges, you must reach full sprint speed first. For the 50m challenge specifically, stick with the horse drift.
What do you get for completing the slope challenge?
Completing the slide unlocks the Sealed Abyss Artifact at the Bloomwood Ranch crossroads. These artifacts feed directly into Crimson Desert's skill purchase system, making them one of the more valuable collectibles in the game. Skills bought with Sealed Abyss Artifacts can significantly expand your combat options, so tracking down each artifact and clearing its associated challenge is worth prioritizing.
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