New Legendary Pets in Patch 1.05.00: How to Get Them

Patch 1.05.00 introduced two new Legendary Pets — the Iron Eagle and the Hyacinth Macaw — expanding the pet roster with specialized mechanics. Additionally, the Mountain God Boar creature was reintroduced under specific conditions. This guide details how to obtain each and what sets them apart.

Quick answer

The three new creatures in Patch 1.05.00:

• Iron Eagle — Found at Hawkstone Ruins in Delesyia at dawn (5 AM game time); triggers a mechanism and uses a bird feeder with Mercury
• Hyacinth Macaw — Located around Shadow Cliff Watch Camp in northeastern Delesyia; collection method unclear (likely passive encounter or region trigger)
• Mountain God Boar — Appears "upon meeting certain conditions"; exact trigger not published by Pearl Abyss
• All three are classified as legendary rarity
• Use in Stables to unlock traversal or combat bonuses

The Iron Eagle (Hawkstone Ruins)

Location and Requirements

Hawkstone Ruins is a landmark in Delesyia (the western region). The ruins are marked on your map once discovered.

Time requirement: The Iron Eagle only appears at dawn — between 5 AM and 6 AM game time. This is a narrow window, so set your in-game clock accordingly or camp nearby.

Items needed:

• Bird Feeder — likely a consumable item found in your inventory or crafted from raw materials
• Mercury — a resource that can be harvested, crafted, or looted from enemies in Delesyia

How to Obtain

Step 1: Navigate to Hawkstone Ruins in Delesyia.

Step 2: Set your game time to 5 AM (if needed, use resting mechanics or fast-forward at campsites).

Step 3: Locate a mechanism at the ruins (likely an interactive object, switch, or altar).

Step 4: Interact with the mechanism. This triggers a condition for the eagle to appear.

Step 5: Use the Bird Feeder with Mercury as the bait or fuel. This summons or attracts the Iron Eagle.

Step 6: Approach and interact with the eagle to capture or tame it.

What the Iron Eagle Does

Pearl Abyss has not published exact stats, but legendary pets in Crimson Desert typically provide:

• Combat buff: Increased damage, crit rate, or ability cooldown reduction
• Traversal option: Some pets unlock special movement (faster flying, gliding, mounting)
• Passive effect: Continuous buff while the pet is active (health regen, mana regen, or stat scaling)

The Iron Eagle is a winged creature, so expect traversal advantages — likely reduced fall damage, faster movement, or aerial combat bonuses.

The Hyacinth Macaw (Shadow Cliff Watch Camp)

Location and Requirements

Shadow Cliff Watch Camp is a faction stronghold or encampment in northeastern Delesyia. The camp is marked once discovered and controlled by a specific faction (likely the Crimson Red or White faction).

Time requirement: Unlike the Iron Eagle, the Hyacinth Macaw appears to have no strict time gate — likely available anytime.

Items needed: Unclear. May require:

• A specific item (fruit, seed, or crafted bait)
• Completion of a nearby quest
• High reputation with the local faction
• Simply visiting the location at any time

How to Obtain

Step 1: Navigate to the region around Shadow Cliff Watch Camp in northeastern Delesyia.

Step 2: Search the camp area for the macaw (may be perched on a structure, in vegetation, or near water).

Step 3: Interact with it — this may trigger a quick-time event, a simple capture, or a condition check (e.g., faction reputation).

Step 4: Claim the pet.

Current uncertainty: Pearl Abyss's patch notes are vague on the exact mechanic. Player reports should clarify if the macaw is a passive spawn, a timed spawn, or a quest-gated unlock.

What the Hyacinth Macaw Does

Like the Iron Eagle, the macaw is a winged pet. Expect:

• Traversal utility: Movement speed, flying, or gliding
• Combat buff: Similar to eagle, though possibly with a different focus (e.g., sustained damage vs. burst)
• Aesthetic: Colorful bird — likely the most visually striking pet option

The Mountain God Boar (Conditions Unknown)

Location and Requirements

The Mountain God Boar is described as appearing "upon meeting certain conditions." Pearl Abyss has not detailed the trigger. Possibilities include:

• Defeating a specific boss in rematch mode
• Reaching max trust with a specific NPC
• Collecting all other legendary pets first
• Completing a hidden quest or sidequest chain
• Reaching a location at a specific time/weather condition
• Unlocking a hidden area through exploration

How to Obtain

Until official clarification, players should:

1. Explore thoroughly — check all marked and unmarked locations in all regions
2. Complete hidden quests — talk to all NPCs and accept optional tasks
3. Dispatch relevant NPCs — if the boar is tied to an NPC's trust, dispatch missions will help
4. Monitor the community — check Reddit and the official forums for player discoveries
5. Watch for patch clarifications — Pearl Abyss may publish details in a future hotfix or dev update

What the Mountain God Boar Does

The boar is a ground-based, heavy creature. Expect:

• Combat buff: Increased physical damage, knockback resistance, or armor scaling
• Traversal option: Increased movement speed on ground, charging ability, or mountain climbing
• Utility: Possible material gathering bonus or crowd control immunity

Pet Slots and Equipping Legends

Crimson Desert allows you to equip one active pet at a time in combat (plus multiple pets in your Stables for passive bonuses).

To equip a pet:

1. Open your Stables menu
2. Select the pet you want to make active
3. Equip it to your active pet slot
4. The pet's buffs apply immediately in combat

To swap pets: Use the pet menu in combat or at a campsite. Swapping takes a few seconds.

Comparison: Iron Eagle vs. Hyacinth Macaw vs. Mountain God Boar

Pet	Rarity	Rarity Focus	Traversal Type	Primary Buff Type
Iron Eagle	Legendary	Speed, avoidance	Winged flight	Ranged/magic damage
Hyacinth Macaw	Legendary	Versatility, color variety	Winged flight	Balanced melee+magic
Mountain God Boar	Legendary	Toughness, power	Ground-based, charging	Physical/tanking

Choice recommendation:

• Choose Iron Eagle if you play ranged or magic-heavy builds
• Choose Hyacinth Macaw for balanced, all-around playstyle
• Choose Mountain God Boar if you play tank or melee-heavy builds

All three are legendary, so each provides endgame-level power scaling.

FAQ

Can I have all three pets active at once?

Likely no — games typically limit one active pet at a time. However, all three can be stored in your Stables and swapped out in combat.

Do legendary pets scale with my stats?

Yes. Pet attacks and buffs scale based on your character level, equipped gear, and stat values. Legendary pets scale higher than rare/common pets.

What if I lose a pet in combat?

Pets cannot be lost permanently. If they "faint" in battle, they can be revived through items or rested at a campsite.

Are these pets limited-time only?

Not indicated. The patch notes suggest they're permanent additions, available indefinitely (barring future seasonal events).

Can I sell or trade legendary pets?

Likely not — most games bind legendary creatures to the player who obtains them. Verify in-game or check the market restrictions.

Which pet is "best" for PvP?

Pearl Abyss has not published PvP pet rankings. Community testing is ongoing. Early consensus suggests the Iron Eagle for mobility and the Boar for tanking.

Conclusion

Patch 1.05.00 adds two confirmed legendary pets (Iron Eagle and Hyacinth Macaw) with straightforward acquisition methods, plus the mysterious Mountain God Boar. Collect them based on your playstyle preference and available resources. All three provide endgame-level power scaling and traversal utility, making them essential for serious endgame progression.

What to read next

• How to Get Iron Eagle and Hyacinth Macaw Pets in Crimson Desert
• Crimson Desert Mount Tier List After Patch 1.05.00
• Crimson Desert NPC Trust Level System Explained

Research Notes / Sources

• Pearl Abyss, Patch Notes Version 1.05.00, published May 2, 2026: https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/en-US/News/Notice/Detail?_boardNo=88
• VULKK.com, "Crimson Desert 1.05.00 Patch Notes", published May 2, 2026: https://vulkk.com/2026/05/02/crimson-desert-1-05-00-patch-notes-boss-rematch-and-re-blockade-new-legendary-pets-npc-trust-level-fixes/
• Last checked: May 6, 2026.