Ambush
Ambush is the first quest group in the Prologue: Dead of Night of Crimson Desert. It contains two quests: Unfamiliar Lands and In Ashes. The Greymanes have been scattered by a devastating attack from the Black Bears, and Kliff must regroup with his companions before confronting the enemy leader in the game's first boss encounter.
Quest Details
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Chapter | |
Type | |
Quests | Unfamiliar Lands, In Ashes |
Location | Hills of No Return, Nas River |
Prerequisites | None (starting quest group) |
Rewards | None |
Next Quest Group |
Quest List
Quest | Location | Key Activity |
|---|---|---|
Unfamiliar Lands | Hills of No Return | Exploration, dialogue, cabin reunion |
In Ashes | First combat encounters, Myurdin boss fight |
Unfamiliar Lands
This is the very first quest in Crimson Desert. The Greymanes have been scattered by a Black Bears ambush, and Kliff must regroup with his companions at a nearby cabin. The mood is somber as the group mourns their fallen companion Giles.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Head to the cabin - Descend the hill from your starting position. A cabin sits on the left side of the path.
Speak with Oongka (optional) - Oongka stands outside the cabin. Target him with L1/LB and press Square/X to talk.
Speak with Marius - Follow the red X marker on the minimap to find Marius. Interact with him.
Speak with Ross - Ross is resting against a tree, also marked on the minimap.
Enter the cabin - Approach the front door to trigger a cutscene. Shane, Yann, Naira, and Duane are gathered around a fire. The group discusses their situation and what to do next.
There is no combat in this opening quest. It exists purely to introduce the characters and basic controls such as targeting NPCs and navigating with the minimap.
In Ashes
The Black Bears' ambush has scattered the Greymanes at the Nas River. Kliff must fight off enemies and rescue three companions: Naira, Oongka, and Yann. This quest serves as the game's combat tutorial, teaching light attacks, heavy attacks, and stamina management.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Annihilate the Black Bears - You face five enemies immediately. Use light attacks (R1/RB, no stamina cost) and heavy attacks (R2/RT, consumes stamina) to defeat them. Take time to learn the attack timings during this initial encounter.
Help Naira - Check the minimap for three highlighted circles. Naira is at the northernmost position. Travel there, watch a cutscene, then defeat eight enemies surrounding her.
Help Oongka - Oongka's location is marked on the eastern side. A cutscene plays before combat begins. Clear all enemies around him.
Help Yann - Yann is on the western side. The same pattern applies: approach, watch the cutscene, then defeat the remaining enemies.
Myurdin Boss Encounter
After rescuing all three companions, Myurdin himself appears at the Nas River alongside a pack of Black Bears fighters. This is the first boss encounter in the game.
During this fight, the "Watch and Learn" system activates for the first time. The game pauses briefly to explain new combat techniques, such as the timing for parries and how to chain heavy attacks after a successful dodge.
This encounter is scripted. Regardless of how well you perform, the story progresses the same way. It is technically possible to defeat Myurdin here, but you gain no extra rewards and the same cutscene plays either way. After the encounter ends, Kliff is pulled into the Abyss, which begins the Unknown Space quest group.
Tips
Focus on learning the combat controls during In Ashes. The enemies are relatively weak and serve as training dummies for the mechanics you will use throughout the rest of the game.
Light attacks (R1/RB) cost no stamina, making them your bread-and-butter combo starter. Save heavy attacks (R2/RT) for breaking shields or finishing combos.
You can rescue the three companions (Naira, Oongka, Yann) in any order. Each encounter is a self-contained fight.
Do not worry about the Myurdin fight. Even if you lose, the story continues. Spend the encounter practicing parry timings instead.