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11 Overview

33 Side quests in Crimson Desert are organized under factions, each with their own NPCs, storylines, and reward pools. While the main story drives the narrative forward, faction quests offer some of the most valuable rewards in the game, including unique equipment, inventory expansions, companion unlocks, rare crafting materials, and access to new gameplay systems. This guide highlights the side quests that have the biggest impact on your progression.

55 Hernand Commissions: Inventory Expansion

88 The Hernand Commissions are the single most important set of side quests to complete early. Each commission rewards a Medium Bag, which adds extra slots to your inventory. Since Crimson Desert has no storage chests, inventory space is one of your most valuable resources.

1010 Hernand Commissions also introduce you to the game's core gathering systems. Completing them unlocks essential tools that open up crafting, cooking, fishing, and mining.

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1212 CommissionKey RewardWhy It MattersRhett's RequestPickaxe + Medium Bag + StoneUnlocks mining; without the Pickaxe you cannot mine ore veins at allRenee's RequestRecipe: Fish Porridge + Medium Bag + BarleyUnlocks one of the best mid-game healing recipesTurnali's RequestLogging Axe + Medium Bag + Bekker Shield + Timber x10Unlocks logging for Timber; Bekker Shield is a solid early weaponAnnabella's RequestFishing Rod + Medium Bag + Dried FishUnlocks fishing for fish ingredients used in cookingTina's RequestMedium Bag + Cloth PieceInventory expansionBran's RequestMedium Bag + Thin HideInventory expansionAlden's RequestMedium Bag + Timber x3Inventory expansionBruna's RequestMedium Bag + Iron Ore x3Inventory expansion + crafting materialsUgmon's RequestMedium Bag + Tough Meat x2Inventory expansion + cooking materialsSerge's RequestMedium Bag + WoolInventory expansion

1313 House Roberts: Mining Knuckledrill and Crafting Materials

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1515 The House Roberts faction quest chain is one of the most rewarding in the game. The full chain consists of ten quests across three arcs: Estate in Dismay (5 quests), Continuing Concern (4 quests), and Boulder From the Sky (1 quest). Completing the Estate in Dismay arc earns a Formal Alliance with House Roberts and approximately +400 Hernandian Contribution.

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1717 Quest ArcKey RewardsWhy It MattersEstate in Dismay (5 quests)Mining Knuckledrill, Gold Vein Map, Azurite x3, Bloodstone x3, Engraved Gold EarringThe Knuckledrill increases ore drops by 10%, making it essential for efficient mining and weapon craftingContinuing Concern (4 quests)Freya's Elixir x1, Apollonia's Lesser Elixir x2, Meliara's Lesser Elixir x2Powerful elixirs that provide significant combat advantages; Freya's Elixir gives Attack +7 for 10 minutesBoulder From the Sky (1 quest)Bulging Copper Pouches x3Monetary reward to fund purchases and upgrades

1818 House Celeste Bounties: Silver Farming

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2020 The House Celeste bounty board is one of the primary sources of income in the game. Bounties range from low-value marks to high-stakes hunts, with rewards scaling accordingly. Completing bounties also builds Hernandian Contribution.

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2222 Bounty TargetRewardDifficultyJeffreyMask + Silver x1EasyBillySilver x2EasyBiancaSilver x5ModerateSimon de MontfortSilver x8ModerateAlessioSilver x12HardSalvatoreSilver x12HardBlixSilver x15HardWarrenSilver x25Very Hard

2323 Warren is the highest-paying bounty at Silver x25. Prioritize this hunt once it becomes available, as the Silver reward is substantial enough to fund multiple weapon upgrades.

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2525 Greymane Quests: Companion Unlocks

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2727 The Greymane faction quests unlock Companions that you can dispatch on missions to gather camp resources for improving the Greymane Camp. This system is extremely valuable because it passively generates resources while you focus on other activities.

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2929 QuestFactionKey RewardWhy It MattersThe Greymanes' New FangsScattered EmbersPet Brown DogCompanion that joins your partyEmbers of ReturnGrounds of the SunriseAbyss Artifacts x2, Medium Bag, consumablesStrong early-game rewards and camp suppliesReuniting with ComradesGrounds of the SunriseAbyss Artifact x1, Feathers x4, Copper Ore x3Crafting materials and skill pointsGreymane Commissions (7 quests)Greymane CampMedium Bag x1 eachSeven additional inventory expansion bags

3030 Pororin Forest Guardians: Alchemy Unlocks

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3232 The Pororin Forest Guardians questline is arguably the most impactful faction quest chain beyond material rewards. Completing Trembling Woods grants access to Pororin Forest Village and its alchemy facilities. The follow-up quest, Pororin Research Institute, unlocks all standard-tier elixir formulas.

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3434 QuestRewardsWhy It MattersTrembling WoodsPalmar Pill x1, Astrid's Lesser Elixir x1, access to Pororin Forest VillageOpens up the village and its merchants, alchemy stations, and new quest linesPororin Research InstituteStandard elixir formulas (Freya's, Meliara's, Haiden's)Unlocks the entire standard-tier alchemy system, dramatically expanding your combat preparation options

3535 House Lanford: Shadow Armor Set

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3737 The House Lanford questline White Blizzard rewards a complete armor set: the Shadows set. This is one of the few ways to obtain a full matching armor set from side content.

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3939 QuestRewardsWhite BlizzardHelm of the Shadows, Plate Armor of the Shadows, Plate Cloak of the Shadows, Plate Gloves of the Shadows, Plate Boots of the Shadows

4040 The full Shadows armor set provides strong defensive stats and a cohesive visual appearance. This questline becomes available in the Lanford faction area.

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4242 House Serkis: Staglord's Shield

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4444 QuestRewardsWhy It MattersLord Amidst the RuinsStaglord's Shield + Abyss Artifact x1A powerful unique shield and a skill point from the Abyss Artifact

4545 The Witch of Wisdom: Alchemy Materials

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4747 QuestFactionRewardsWhy It MattersThe Witch of WisdomWitchesBlue Lavenders x20, Peonies x20, Small Bones x20, Empty Bottles x20, Alchemy Formula: Freya's Lesser Elixir, Witch's TokenMassive supply of alchemy materials and a unique formula not available elsewhere

4848 Other Notable Quests

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5050 QuestFactionRewardsWhy It MattersExtinguishing the Last FlamesGoldleaf Merchant GuildHernandian Banquet Cloak + Kinetic CounterweightUnique cosmetic cloak and combat accessoryContradictionHernand CommissionSilver x30The single highest Silver reward from any Hernand commissionMushrooms Growing Among PoisonsDemeniss CommissionPine Mushroom x5 + Mystical Pine Mushroom x1Rare alchemy ingredient unavailable elsewhere

5151 Priority Order

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5353 If you want to maximize your progression efficiency, tackle side quests in roughly this order:

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5555 1. Hernand Commissions (Rhett, Turnali, Annabella): Unlock your Pickaxe, Logging Axe, and Fishing Rod. These tools gate access to mining, logging, and fishing.2. Remaining Hernand Commissions: Complete every commission for the Medium Bag inventory expansions. Inventory space is irreplaceable.3. House Roberts (Estate in Dismay): Acquire the Mining Knuckledrill for the 10% ore drop bonus.4. Pororin Forest Guardians: Unlock Pororin Forest Village and the standard elixir formulas.5. House Celeste Bounties: Farm Silver through bounty hunts to fund upgrades and purchases.6. Greymane Quests: Unlock Companions for passive resource gathering at camp.7. House Lanford (White Blizzard): Obtain the full Shadows armor set when available.8. Witches and remaining faction quests: Round out your alchemy materials and unique rewards.

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5757 Faction Quest Rewards Reference

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5959 Each faction offers unique rewards for completing their questlines. The table below summarizes the most valuable items from each faction's side quests. Faction quest rewards often include equipment and materials that cannot be obtained through other means, making these questlines well worth pursuing.

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6161 FactionBest RewardsQuest NameHouse RobertsGold Vein Map, Mining Knuckledrill, Azurite x3, Engraved Gold EarringEstate in DismayHouse SerkisStaglord's Shield, Great Thief's Gloves, Abyss ArtifactLord Amidst the RuinsHouse AlfonsoAlfonso Spear, Dark Fog LanternHouse of SpearsHouse CelesteBounty hunts with highest silver payoutsVarious bountiesGoldleaf Merchant GuildHernandian Banquet Cloak, Kinetic CounterweightExtinguishing the Last FlamesPororin Forest GuardiansPororin Petal Hat, Palmar Pill recipe, Astrid's Lesser ElixirTrembling WoodsWitchesBlue Lavenders x20, Peonies x20, Alchemy Formula, Witch's TokenWitch of Wisdom quest

6262 Companion Questlines

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6464 Companion questlines are among the most important side content in Crimson Desert. Each companion has a personal storyline that deepens their background and strengthens the bond between them and Kliff. Completing these questlines and reaching maximum affection with at least four companions contributes toward unlocking the Definitive Ending.

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6666 Beyond the narrative payoff, companion quests often reward unique gear, recipes, or skill unlocks that are not available elsewhere. Prioritize these questlines alongside the faction quests listed above for the best combination of story and mechanical rewards.

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