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11Overview22Arnold is a Freesword with the Engineering skill at Greymane Camp in Crimson Desert. He is the first engineer most players encounter and is essential for construction-oriented dispatch missions, including building wagons and the Cloudcart (hot air balloon). Arnold is recruited alongside Colton and Fred during the "A Rumor in St. Halssius" faction quest.44A grave illness years ago transformed this once-careless man into someone obsessed with hygiene after returning from death's doorstep. He now avoids filth at all costs and tries to keep any facilities immaculate.66Without an engineer in the camp roster, construction dispatch options remain locked even if the player has the required resources. Arnold's recruitment is a critical milestone in camp progression, unlocking vehicle construction and various camp expansion projects.88Location1010Greymane Camp, Howling Hill1212Role1414Arnold is classified as a Ranged Combatant in the Freesword roster. Unlike camp staff NPCs such as Ben or Kamu, Arnold can be sent on dispatch missions through the Base Camp Freesword Management Office run by Ross. His Engineering skill is what makes him unique: it allows him to participate in construction-oriented dispatch missions that other Freeswords cannot handle.1616Skills1818Arnold has three skills that determine which dispatch missions he can participate in:2020SkillFunctionEngineerRequired for construction dispatch missions (wagon building, Cloudcart, camp expansion projects). Starts at Level 1 upon recruitment.CraftsmanFacilitates production assignments at campExplorerUnlocks dispatch options for scouting routes2222Arnold's skills level up through Howling Hill camp upgrades. Standard progression follows Level 1 (10% bonus), Level 2 (30% bonus), and Level 3 (60% bonus).2323Key Unlocks2525Having Arnold (or another engineer) at camp enables:2727Wagon construction via the Timberturner Wainwright dispatch (located west of the House of Healing)Cloudcart (hot air balloon) constructionVarious camp expansion and building projects2929How to Recruit3131Arnold is recruited by completing the "A Rumor in St. Halssius" faction quest. This quest is part of the Reuniting with Comrades sub-chain within the Grounds of the Sunrise questline. It becomes available after completing "A Rumor at the Goldleaf Trading Post" and is rated as Easy difficulty with an estimated completion time of about 14 minutes.3333The quest sends Kliff to the St. Halssius area in the Hernand region to investigate a rumor, check suspicious individuals, and check in with a local informant. Upon completion, Arnold, Colton, and Fred are reunited with the Greymanes.3535DetailInformationQuest NameA Rumor in St. HalssiusDifficultyEasyEstimated Time~14 minutesRewardsGrain Camp Supplies (x800), Abyss Artifact (x1), Palmar Pill (x1)3737After completing the quest, Arnold appears in the Freesword roster at the Base Camp Freesword Management Office run by Ross. He can immediately be assigned to engineering dispatch missions. His Level 1 Engineer skill is sufficient for all initial construction tasks, including Brice's Request.3838For a full walkthrough of recruiting your first engineer, see the How to Get an Engineer at Camp guide.4040Importance in Quest Chain4242Arnold's presence at camp is a prerequisite for Brice's Request, a step in the Grounds of the Sunrise quest chain that leads to unlocking Eric (the barber) and Oliver (the dye merchant). If you skip or delay Arnold's recruitment quest, the entire chain stalls.4444Other Engineers4646Arnold is not the only Freesword who can serve as an engineer. Several other companions either start with the Engineering skill or can unlock it by leveling up through dispatch missions.4848FreeswordEngineering StatusHow to ObtainArnoldStarts with Engineering (Level 1)Complete "A Rumor in St. Halssius" faction questFalstaffStarts with EngineeringRecruited through the Greymane faction questlineTerryMust level up to unlockRecruited first, then leveled through dispatch missions5050Named Equipment5151Several pieces of equipment in the game bear Arnold's name:5353ItemTypeArnold's Leather BootsFootwearArnold's Cloth HelmHeadgearArnold's Cloth ArmorArmor5555Quick Reference5656DetailInformationFull NameArnoldRoleFreesword (Engineer, Ranged Combatant)LocationGreymane CampFactionGreymanesRecruitment QuestA Rumor in St. HalssiusQuestlineReuniting with Comrades (Grounds of the Sunrise)SkillsEngineer, Craftsman, ExplorerKey UnlockWagon Trading5858See Also5959Greymane Camp6161How to Get an Engineer at Camp6363Wagon Trading6565Dispatch Missions6767Camp Expansion Guide6969How to Recruit Comrades7171Ross
