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11Quest Details22DetailInfoChapter6: Cracks in the ShieldSub-ChapterThe Undying ShieldsQuest Number80RegionHernandPrerequisiteReclamationNext QuestTraitorRewardNone44Overview55A Thousand Troops is the first quest of the "Undying Shields" sub-chapter in Chapter 6 of Crimson Desert. Kliff advances on Calphade Castle, reunites with Oonka, and provides tactical support to Stefan Lanford during the assault.88Walkthrough1010Advance to Calphade Castle1212Enter the castle structure ahead of your spawn point and proceed forward. You may encounter hostile soldiers along the way, but you can ignore them and push through. The quest does not require you to clear every enemy.1414Support Stefan Lanford1616After an automatic story sequence plays, a second cutscene triggers featuring Stefan Lanford. Once both cinematics conclude, the quest completes. No combat participation is required during these sequences.1818Story Context2020Stefan Lanford is the commander of the Calphadean defense. His introduction here sets up the political dynamics that will come to a head in the Traitor quest. Pay attention to the dialogue; it provides context for the betrayal that follows.2222Tips2424You can skip the enemies in the castle if you want. They are optional during the advance.This quest is short, consisting primarily of two cutscenes with a brief walk between them.Make sure you are stocked up on healing items before the next quest. Traitor has a boss fight.2626Tips and Strategies2828Save your progress before starting this quest, especially if you are playing on a higher difficulty setting.Battlefield quests benefit from ranged weapon options. Consider equipping a bow or hand cannon for the opening phases of large-scale encounters.This is the first quest in a 5-quest chain. Make sure you are ready to commit to the full arc, as some later quests in the sequence may lock you into extended story sequences.3030Related Quests3232"A Thousand Troops" is part of the The Unyielding Shields quest arc within VI. Cracks in the Shield. The full sequence of quests in this arc is:3434A Thousand Troops (current quest)TraitorAll Quiet on the FrontNews of VictoryReturn Home
