All Test of Strength Challenges

Complete all 4 Test of Strength challenges in Crimson Desert, including Hero's Handshake 1, 2, 3, and Freesword's Grasp, to unlock the True Gamer trophy.

There are 4 Test of Strength Challenges in Crimson Desert, categorized under Minigames. Completing all of them, along with other Minigame sub-categories, unlocks the True Gamer trophy & achievement.

Hero’s Handshake 1

How to Unlock: Win at Arm Wrestling in the inn at Hernand Castle.

Challenge: Have a win streak in Arm Wrestling x3 & beat the Champion.

How to Complete: In the inn at Hernand Castle, challenge the Arm Wrestler and beat 3 opponents in a row, then beat the 4th opponent who is the champion.

Hero’s Handshake 2

How to Unlock: Starting in Chapter 7, win arm wrestling at the tavern in Claphade (city in northwestern Hernand).

Challenge: Have a win streak in Arm Wrestling x3 & beat the Champion.

How to Complete: To have the champion show up, you first need to complete two quests related to Oongka under the Scattered Embers section of Faction Quests (available starting in Chapter 8). The first is Gentle Sound of Flowing River, requiring you to go fishing with Oongka southeast of Pailune. The second is Strength Held in the Fingertips, started by speaking to Oongka at Calphade castle after the fishing quest. After completing these, you can win arm wrestling 3 times in a row to face the champion.

Hero’s Handshake 3

How to Unlock: Starting in Chapter 8, win at arm wrestling in Pailune.

Challenge: Have a win streak in arm wrestling x3 & beat the champion.

How to Complete: The inn in Pailune becomes available at the start of Chapter 8. To make the champion available, complete Pailune Commissions > Tales of the Pailunese Residents Faction Quests until the Arm Wrestling of the Wages quest becomes available. This quest can appear in Pailune, Skoghorn, Odeck, Ridgehunter Tannery, Steinnfell Fortress, or Halbert Harpoonery. Check each location as you complete quests until the arm wrestling one is available. After turning in the quest, win three more arm wrestling matches to face the champion.

Freesword’s Grasp

How to Unlock: Win one match of Hand Wrestling to the south of Delesyia city.

Challenge: Have a win streak in hand wrestling x3 & beat the champion.

How to Complete: Hand Wrestling is similar to Arm Wrestling but performed standing. Press the button quickly and finish the QTEs. Beat 3 opponents in a row, then the 4th match will be the champion.