Ben

Overview

Ben is the ranch manager at Greymane Camp in Crimson Desert. He oversees all livestock operations at the camp, including animal breeding, feeding, and butchering. Ben is one of six Greymanes recruited during the "A Rumor in Goldleaf Trading Post" faction quest, alongside Conrad, Wynstan, Kamu, Alec, and Ed.

Having spent his childhood on a vast ranch, Ben has handled livestock since he was a young boy. Rather than inheriting his family's lands, he sought a more meaningful life and joined the Greymanes.

Once Ben arrives at camp, he sets up the ranch facility and becomes the point of contact for all ranching activities. He is classified as a Camp Provisioner, which means he stays at camp permanently and cannot be dispatched on missions. His role is essential to the camp's self-sufficiency, as the ranch provides renewable resources that feed into the cooking and crafting systems.

Location

Greymane Camp, Howling Hill (near the ranch area)

Role

Ben manages the ranch at Greymane Camp. The ranch gives players a dedicated area to raise domestic livestock including goats, pigs, cows, sheep, chickens, and ducks. Animals produce renewable resources such as meat, milk, eggs, fleece, hides, and bones that feed directly into the cooking and crafting systems.

The ranch initially supports up to 25 animals. Through camp upgrades, this capacity can be increased to 35. When properly managed, the ranching system becomes entirely self-sustaining through breeding, with offspring replacing any animals you slaughter or sell.

Ranch Shop

Ben operates a ranch shop where players can purchase livestock. Not all animals are available from the start; most require building trust with specific NPCs across the world.

Ben accepts Coin Purses as gifts (+5 Trust per gift) to increase his trust level. Building trust with Ben unlocks additional livestock for purchase at his shop.

How to Recruit

Ben is recruited by completing the "A Rumor in Goldleaf Trading Post" faction quest. This quest is part of the Grounds of the Sunrise questline, which becomes available after reaching Chapter 3 of the main story. The quest sends Kliff to the Goldleaf Trading Post to reunite with several scattered Greymane members.

After completing the quest, Ben appears at Greymane Camp. Speak with him to begin the ranch unlock process, starting with the "Field of Abundance" quest.

Ranch Unlock Process

After meeting Ben, the ranch is unlocked through the "Field of Abundance" quest. Ben asks you to dispatch companions to Bloomwood Ranch for a Milk Harvest Mission. This is a dispatch mission where you send your Greymanes to complete it on your behalf. A separate construction dispatch mission then builds the ranch facility at Howling Hill. Once the construction completes, the ranch becomes fully operational.

Ben's Request

After the ranch is built, Ben issues a Greymane Commission called "Ben's Request." This is a tutorial quest that teaches the full ranch loop.

Walkthrough

1. Talk to Ben at Greymane Camp.

2. Catch a wild goat. Adult goats can be found near the fast travel point on the southeast cliffside of camp.

3. Register the goat at the ranch.

4. Report the results of registration to Ben.

5. Slaughter the livestock via the Manage Ranch menu.

6. Report the results of butchering to Ben.

Completing the quest rewards a Medium Bag and Greymane +50 reputation.

Quick Reference

See Also

Greymane Camp

Ranching

Kamu

Camp Expansion Guide

How to Recruit Comrades

Dispatch Missions

NPC Trust System