If the trailers for Crimson Desert left you questioning whether you witnessed a character using a jetpack, your eyes did not deceive you. The Kuku Rocket Pack, colloquially known as the jetpack, exists within the game’s expansive world and fundamentally alters traversal mechanics. While its functionality is confirmed and highly effective, unlocking this coveted piece of equipment involves a multi-step process tied to specific story progression and character limitations.
Unlocking the Kuku Pack Blueprint
The journey to aerial mobility begins not with the rocket pack itself, but with its foundational component. Players must first obtain the Kuku Pack blueprint, which serves as the essential base required for all subsequent crafting. This opportunity arises during the narrative arc featuring the character Oongka, specifically when access to the Witch of Wisdom questline becomes available. The critical moment hinges on successfully navigating and completing the Sanctum of Penitence sequence.
Navigating the Sanctum of Penitence
This section of the game tasks players with clearing hostile enemies and performing a key environmental interaction: repairing a large kiln. The repair process is where many players encounter confusion. The solution lies within the sanctum itself, in the form of a floating block embedded in a wall. To progress, players must locate this block in the upper area behind the kiln, accessible through a doorway.
Manipulating the Floating Block
Using the axiom force ability, extract the block from the wall and transport it back to the central tower. The next step involves precise rotation of the block until it aligns correctly with the designated slot, followed by using a force push to secure it in place. Successful alignment is visually signaled by environmental effects, such as the appearance of floating leaves. Completing this action triggers a cutscene and rewards the player with the Kuku Pack blueprint. Should the sequence not activate, the game implicitly indicates that story progression prerequisites have not yet been met.
Acquiring the Kuku Rocket Pack Blueprint
With the base blueprint secured, the path to the actual jetpack becomes more straightforward. As exploration continues, typically in regions like Pailune, an NPC named Grimnir’s Assistant will approach the player. This interaction yields a letter from the character Grimnir, which upon reading, initiates a dedicated mission chain centered on advanced crafting, including the jetpack.
Initiating the Crafting Mission
The next destination is Grimnir at the Kilnden Workshop. Speaking with him after receiving the letter unlocks new crafting menus, prominently featuring options for Kuku Pack upgrades, with the Kuku Rocket Pack now listed as a craftable item. This stage of the game often coincides with the increased importance of broader systems like camp upgrades and dispatch roles. Ensuring access to key specialist NPCs, such as the Engineer, is advisable to prevent potential progression bottlenecks during this crafting-intensive phase.
Crafting the Base Kuku Pack
Before assembling the jetpack, the foundational Kuku Pack must be constructed. The recipe requires two primary items: a Peddler’s Pack and a Kuku Pot. The Kuku Pot is crafted from basic, commonly found materials. Acquiring the Peddler’s Pack, however, presents a less conventional opportunity.
Obtaining the Peddler’s Pack
A readily available Peddler’s Pack can be found at the Totesmith Tannery located in the Hernand Highlands. The item sits unattended on a table, allowing players to simply take it without engaging in crafting or complex grinding. With both the Peddler’s Pack and the crafted Kuku Pot in hand, the base Kuku Pack can be assembled, fulfilling the prerequisite for the rocket pack upgrade.
Assembling the Kuku Rocket Pack
The final crafting step demands a specific set of materials. To create the Kuku Rocket Pack, players need the base Kuku Pack, 10 units of Iron Ore, 10 units of Copper Ore, 5 Cog Wheels, and 3 Small Batteries. While the metal ores are relatively commonplace, found in mining spots and cliff faces near player camps—distinguishable by their darker (iron) and slightly teal (copper) hues—the mechanical components require more targeted effort.
Farming Cog Wheels and Small Batteries
Cog Wheels and Small Batteries are primarily obtained by destroying environmental objects, particularly various pots scattered in and around towns like Hernand. An effective early-game farming method involves locating a building near your camp and systematically breaking these pots. It is crucial to note that this act is considered a crime within the game’s law system. If witnessed by an NPC, it will incur a bounty. A practical, if immersion-breaking, solution is to simply run outside the indicated red zone until the alert subsides, then return to continue farming.
Jetpack Functionality and Limitations
Once crafted, the Kuku Rocket Pack is equipped to Oongka’s back slot. Its integration into gameplay mirrors advanced flight abilities, enabling enhanced gliding, precise aerial repositioning, and significantly smoother navigation through the world. The system includes skill upgrades that improve handling, with a more advanced vertical flight option available later, though its unlock conditions are more demanding.
Managing Stamina in Flight
A key operational consideration is stamina management. Activating and maintaining jetpack flight consumes stamina. Strategic players can extend their time airborne by consuming stamina-replenishing food items mid-flight, allowing for longer exploration or escape sequences. Despite its utility, a significant and noted limitation persists: the jetpack is exclusively usable by Oongka and cannot be equipped by the player’s main protagonist.
The Kuku Rocket Pack represents a transformative upgrade that redefines movement and exploration during Oongka’s segments of the adventure. While its restriction to a single character remains a point of debate regarding game design, the sheer enhancement to mobility, vertical access, and overall enjoyment it provides is substantial. For players invested in mastering Crimson Desert’s systems and exploring its every corner, undertaking the process to obtain this tool is a logical step. In a world filled with fantastical possibilities, the choice to acquire a functional jetpack, when offered, is rarely a difficult one.
