Welcome to Crimson Desert, an open-world action-adventure set in the brutal continent of Pywel. You'll step into the boots of Kliff, leader of the Greymanes, embarking on a journey across diverse landscapes from the snow-blasted mountains of Kweiden to the verdant expanses of Akapen. Prepare for thrilling action and a saga filled with adventure and wonder.
This guide is your essential companion for navigating the entirety of Kliff's saga. We'll walk you through all 12 chapters and the prologue, including the 'Dead of Night' mission where Kliff's camp is first invaded. Expect detailed walkthroughs for every main quest, offering tips to help you conquer challenges and progress through the campaign, ensuring you don't miss a beat in this epic story.
Main Story Walkthrough
Step-by-step walkthrough of the main story, organized by chapter.
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Main Story Walkthrough
Step-by-step walkthrough of the main story, organized by chapter.
Sections in this chapter (14)
Walkthrough
Complete Crimson Desert walkthrough covering all main quests from Prologue to Epilogue, including tricky objectives like entering Hernand Castle.
Main Story Walkthrough: All 12 Chapters & Quest Solutions
Follow Kliff and the Grey Wolves through Crimson Desert's 12 main chapters. Includes quest solutions, investigation answers, and boss strategies.
Prologue: Dead of Night
A walkthrough of Crimson Desert's "Prologue: Dead of Night" mission, guiding you through the initial challenges and mechanics. Learn how to overcome the early obstacles.
Chapter 1: The First Encounter
Crimson Desert Chapter 1 walkthrough — quests in the City of Hernand, including Trials of Kindness and Trace.
Chapter 2: Golden Greed
Navigate Crimson Desert's Chapter 2: Golden Greed with our comprehensive walkthrough. Discover all quests, including Unexpected Gift, Reunion, and The End of Greed.
Chapter 3: Howling Hill
Learn how to complete Chapter 3: Howling Hill in Crimson Desert. This guide explains how to unlock Damiane and her unique gameplay mechanics.
Chapter 4: The Price of Knowledge
Crimson Desert Chapter 4 walkthrough — Mysterious Iron Pot, Forbidden Knowledge, and Daily Life quests.
Chapter 5: Guest Unbidden
Learn about the 'Guest Unbidden' chapter in Crimson Desert. This guide covers what you can do as a free member on Game8 and how to enhance your gaming experience.
Chapter 6: Cracks in the Shield
Guide to Chapter 6: The Pot (Sand Dunes) in Crimson Desert. Learn about the conflict between the sandbending tribes, Mein's battle with Chief Ta-Min, and the path to peace.
Chapter 7: Homecoming
Navigate Crimson Desert's Chapter 7: Homecoming with our detailed walkthrough. Find guides for 'Morning Mist', 'Dawn', and 'Decisive Battle' questlines, including 'Ashes of Treachery' and 'The Counterattack'.
Chapter 8: Blood Coronation
Navigating Chapter 8: Blood Coronation in Crimson Desert? This guide breaks down the mission, key mechanics, and potential challenges to help you succeed. Get ready for a tough one!
Chapter 11: Truth and Reality
Navigate Chapter 11: Truth and Reality in Crimson Desert with our expert guide. Learn about key characters like Váli and Heimdallr, and master the challenges ahead.
Chapter 12: The Abyss
Navigating Chapter 12: The Abyss in Crimson Desert. Learn about Eagle Statues, their mechanics, and how to overcome them with our expert guide. Get the most out of your adventure!
Epilogue: Journey's End
Navigate the final stages of your journey in Crimson Desert with our comprehensive guide to 'Journey's End'. Discover walkthroughs, tips, and secrets to conclude Kliff's epic adventure.
Walkthrough
Complete Crimson Desert walkthrough covering all main quests from Prologue to Epilogue, including tricky objectives like entering Hernand Castle.
This guide offers a full walkthrough of all Main Quests in Crimson Desert, presented with a chapter list. The game's story is divided into Main Chapters, each containing multiple Sub-Chapters. Many quests involve puzzles and search objectives that can be challenging.
Below is a list of all Main Story Quests in Crimson Desert:
Prologue
Dead of Night
6 quests
Ambush
Unfamiliar Lands
In Ashes›Unknown Space
Realm of Uncertainty
New Journey›
Ch. 1
The First Encounter
11 quests
Trials of Kindness
Where Rumors Gather
Mysterious Man›True Wisdom in Kindness›Actions Speak Louder than Words
Heart Beyond Borders›Trace
Mystical Key
Polar Opposites›Abyss Without Balance›Woman in White
Ch. 2
Golden Greed
19 quests
Unexpected Gift
Where the Light Leads
Memory Fragment
Reunion›Hernand in Chaos
For Honor
Awestruck›Shadow Cast Over the River›Where Misery Gathers›Trial After Trial›The Man Trapped in the Mire›Missing Companion
Secrets Hidden in the Dark
The End of Greed
The Dark Veil
The Flames of Greed›Kidnapped Healer›Rebellion or Revolution
Cheers Echoing From the Edge
Ch. 3
Howling Hill
20 quests
Homestead
Old Friend
First Step to Rebuilding›A Fresh Start›Reward for Their Sweat›Return of the Comrade
Familiar Curses›The Face Behind the Mask
Return
Traces in the Manor
Nonhuman›Seed of Unease›Dance with the Devil›Pioneering
Hope After the Draught
Scattered Comrades›Rumors from the Sawmill›A Gentle Touch
Bustling Hill›Greymanes Reunited›
Ch. 4
The Price of Knowledge
16 quests
Mysterious Iron Pot
Kilnden Workshop
Kiln Repair at the Kilnden Workshop›The Mysterious Pot›The Iron Pot’s Usage
Daily Life
Disturbance at the Arena
Skilled in Archery
Forbidden Knowledge
The Words of Alustin
Scholastone›On the Right Path›Gate to the Otherworld›Spire of the Stars›Obsession and Madness›Casted Shadow
Ch. 5
Guest Unbidden
12 quests
Uninvited Guest
Double-sided Invitation
Unwelcomed Guests
Demenissian Delegation
Exposed Plot›Black and White
The Missing Seal
Crowcaller›The Crow’s Warning›Bloodwind›Secret at the Church›Toward the Nest (Spire of Soaring)
Ch. 6
Cracks in the Shield
19 quests
Blazing Beacon
News
To the Battlefield
The Counterattack
Under the Banner Pike Again
Cradle of Defense
The Touch of Deliverance
Fire on the Frontlines
Turning Tides
Fire Support
In Ashes›Hidden Fangs
Reclamation›The Undying Shields
A Thousand Troops
Traitor›All Quiet on the Front›News of Victory›Return Home›
Ch. 7
Homecoming
23 quests
Dawn Mist
Ashes of Treachery
Trust Lost›Bared Fang›Rekindled Hope
Podium of Resolve›Dawnrise
Shadows Over Pailune
Driving out the Shadows›Lurking Wolves›Reclamation›Lonely Jackals›Resolution
Decisive Battle
The Counterattack
Unleashed Fury
The Final Bridge
Broken Claws
Battle at Silverwolf Mountain
Incomplete Victory
Twisted Fate
Ludvig’s Whereabouts
Time to Face Justice
Ch. 8
Blood Coronation
18 quests
Ashen Steps
Healing Pailune
A Bond›Ritual Preparations›Where the Wind Guides You›To Demeniss
Chasing a Shadow
Blazing Fire›Whispering Shadows
Bloodied Invitation›Resolve Amidst a Storm›Preparations for Advance›Rebel Suppression
The Cursed Knight
The Blood Coronation›Traitor
Clue
A Fleeting Dream›
Ch. 9
The Sage of the Desert
25 quests
The Calling
An Unknown Voice
Cloister of Enlightenment
Shattered Ties
Mark of the Scar
Shackles of Fate
Thinning Blade
Crossing Point
Unwavering Steps
Six Pensive Statues and the Evil Spirit
Morning Fog
Jijeong Temple in Chaos
Path to Enlightenment
Path of the Disciple
True Strength
Face the Inner Self
Veiled Witch
Fragments of Darkness
Pursuit Beyond the Veil
Black Witch
Enlightenment
The Cloister of Enlightenment
The Sage of the Desert
New Perspectives
Lust for Power
Ch. 10
Counterattack
11 quests
Secret Weapon
Untouchable
The Gate of War
Master of the Ironworks
Hidden Ace
Clockwork Insect Clash
Greater Firepower
Beating Heart
Invaders from the East
Frozen Hearted Predator
Lingering Shadow
Ch. 11
Truth and Reality
10 quests
Brave New World
The City of Steel
Crossroads
Strange Manor›Fortress Keys›Truth and Lies›Foreboding Shadow
Master of a Forgotten Land
Whispers in the Wind
Cloud Fortress Orbian›
Ch. 12
The Abyss
8 quests
The Final Battle
Precise Execution
Deferred Advance›Departure of the Brave›Forbidden Gate›The Void
A Shadow in the Void
Blinding Darkness›
Epilogue
Journey’s End
9 quests
Journey’s End
A New Beginning
Peace in Hernand›The Unyielding Shields›The Heart of Pywel›The Enduring Flame
Evolving City›The Desert’s Edge›New Horizons›
Tricky Objectives:
- How to Enter Hernand Castle
- Unravel the Secret of the Ancient Ruins
- Track the Devil of the Reed Field
- Activate the Ancient Generator
- Fix the disconnected kiln, Fix the dismantled kiln, Put fuel in the kiln
- Activate the lock device switch underground
- Insert the batteries to activate the device
- How to defeat Tenebrum
- Go to the top of the Spire of the Stars
- Find the one responsible for the rift
- Where to go meet the Witch
- Track the Invader
- Activate the Spire of Soaring
- Activate Crescent Skybridge
- Destroy the Supply Wagon
- Destroy the 5 Black Bears’ battle weapons
- Eavesdrop on Beighen Villagers’ Conversation
- Track Ludvig
- Read the memories of the shipwreck
- Retrieve the item Maegu requ
Main Story Walkthrough: All 12 Chapters & Quest Solutions
Follow Kliff and the Grey Wolves through Crimson Desert's 12 main chapters. Includes quest solutions, investigation answers, and boss strategies.
Crimson Desert's main story follows Kliff and the Grey Wolves mercenary company through a Prologue, twelve main chapters, and an Epilogue across the continent of Pywel. This walkthrough provides solutions for key quests, investigation answers, boss strategies, and details the consequences of important dialogue choices. The main story can be completed in approximately 35-45 hours. Key choices impact companion relationships, available side content, and one of two endings.
Prologue
Dead of Night
2 items
Teaches basic combat (light attacks, heavy attacks, dodge rolling) and the companion system.
Choice: Prioritize saving the supply cart (bonus supplies, slight reduction in Juna's affection) or helping Juna fight soldiers (early affection boost, Juna's companion quest available sooner). Helping Juna is recommended.
Ch. 1
A Wolf Without a Pack
3 items
Focuses on open world, crafting, and survival mechanics.
Investigation answers: First Camp — 'The fire was extinguished with water, not left to die'; Second Camp — 'Boot prints head east toward the river crossing'; Third Camp — 'The wolf carving on the tree matches Martius's style.'
Boss: Drieghan Direwolf. Dodge its lunge attack and punish with light attacks.
Ch. 2
Reunion in Serendia
4 items
Introduces base camp system, companion dispatch, and faction reputation.
Main quest: Clear a bandit stronghold in the Thornwood.
Boss: Grash the Butcher. Dodge his three-hit combo and punish during his recovery. At half health, he enters a rage state.
Choice: Execute Grash (raises Militia reputation, Martius disapproves) or spare him (lowers Militia reputation, opens a later side quest).
Ch. 3
The Gathering Storm
3 items
Focuses on building alliances. Travel to Veldran to negotiate with the Merchant Consortium.
Negotiation sequence: 'We protect what is ours', 'Fair terms benefit everyone', 'The Empire takes; we trade'. Incorrect responses result in worse trade prices.
Boss: Consortium enforcer. Uses dual daggers and is weak to heavy attacks.
Ch. 4
The Gathering Storm
4 items
Deepens political intrigue, discovering an Imperial spy.
Investigation: Five crime scenes, three NPCs to interrogate. The spy is Councilor Hendrick.
Key evidence: Encoded letter (requires cipher from Serendia Library side quest), Imperial signet ring, tavern keeper's testimony.
Confronting Hendrick triggers a chase and a duel. He uses a rapier and shield; guard-break attacks are essential.
Ch. 5
Deepening Conflict
3 items
Takes you into Abyss-touched ruins beneath the Drieghan mountains.
Encounter Abyssal enemies and learn about the ancient threat.
Dungeon puzzles: Rotating stone pillars to align light beams (Sun, Moon, Star from left to right), activating pressure plates in a shown sequence.
Ch. 6
Deepening Conflict
3 items
Continues the exploration of the Abyss-touched ruins.
Features more environmental puzzles and combat against Abyssal creatures.
Key choice: Whether to trust a mysterious NPC offering aid, which affects companion trust levels.
Tips
- Pay attention to investigation details to uncover all clues.
- Master dodging and punishing enemy attack patterns for boss fights.
- Consider the long-term consequences of dialogue choices, especially regarding companion relationships and faction reputation.
- The cipher for Councilor Hendrick's letter is obtained from the Serendia Library side quest.
Prologue: Dead of Night
A walkthrough of Crimson Desert's "Prologue: Dead of Night" mission, guiding you through the initial challenges and mechanics. Learn how to overcome the early obstacles.
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Prologue: Dead of Night
A walkthrough of Crimson Desert's "Prologue: Dead of Night" mission, guiding you through the initial challenges and mechanics. Learn how to overcome the early obstacles.
Sections in this chapter (3)
Realm of Uncertainty Walkthrough
Walkthrough for the Realm of Uncertainty main mission in Crimson Desert. Learn how to complete all objectives, from crossing gaps to using Blinding Flash.
New Journey Walkthrough
Follow Sebastian and defeat enemies in the New Journey quest. Rewards include an inventory expansion tool and Oats.
Unfamiliar Lands Walkthrough
Follow the Unfamiliar Lands main mission walkthrough for Crimson Desert, starting the game in the Prologue chapter. No rewards are given for completion.
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