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Calphade Rebels
April 25, 2026 at 03:05 PM
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The Calphade Rebels are the enemy soldiers encountered during the Calphade Rebellion questline in Crimson Desert. These troops serve under Cassius Morten, a former officer of Marquis Stefan Lanford who betrayed his lord and allied with the Black Bears to overthrow the region of Calphade. The rebels combine Calphadean soldiers who defected alongside Morten with Black Bear reinforcements supplied by Myurdin.
The Calphade Rebellion represents one of the largest-scale enemy encounters in the game. Rather than clearing a small camp or fighting a handful of bandits, players fight across an active battlefield alongside dozens of allied Calphadean soldiers against an equally large rebel force. Cannon fire arcs overhead, buildings burn, smoke fills the air, and the chaos of real warfare surrounds the player throughout the engagement.
Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
Type | Hostile military force |
Region | |
Leader | |
Allegiance | |
Allied With | Myurdin's forces |
Opposing Forces | Marquis Stefan Lanford's Calphadean Army |
Primary Questline |
Cassius Morten served as a trusted officer under Marquis Stefan Lanford before his betrayal. His defection to the Black Bears brought a significant portion of the Calphadean military with him. These soldiers, once loyal to Lanford, switched allegiance and formed the rebel force that would attempt to overthrow the region's legitimate ruler.
The deeper conspiracy behind Morten's rebellion extends beyond just the Black Bears. Morten's true loyalty belongs to Bastier, the Grand General of Demeniss. This connection reveals that the Calphade Rebellion is part of a larger political upheaval sweeping across Pywel, connected to the power vacuum created by the King of Demeniss falling into a coma.
Players encounter the Calphade Rebels during the Calphade Rebellion questline, which progresses through several distinct combat zones:
Location | Description |
|---|---|
The main open-field battle where dozens of NPCs clash in real time. Features cannon fire, siege equipment, and environmental destruction. Players fight alongside Calphadean soldiers against rebel troops. | |
Banner Points | Strategic positions across the battlefield where Kliff plants Calphadean banners to rally allied forces. Each banner point is defended by groups of rebel soldiers. |
Watchtowers | Defensive structures manned by rebel forces. Players can destroy enemy watchtowers during the siege to weaken the rebel position. |
Castle Courtyard | The castle complex where the final push against Morten's forces takes place. Features tighter quarters and more intense close-range combat. |
Throne Room | The location of the boss fight against Cassius Morten himself. A one-on-one duel atop a crumbling keep. |
The rebel force consists of conventional human soldiers equipped with standard medieval weapons. Because the rebels include both defected Calphadean troops and Black Bear reinforcements, they are generally well-armed and organized compared to bandits or wildlife.
Rebel soldiers fight in large groups during the battlefield sequences. Players should expect to be surrounded by multiple enemies attacking from all directions. The sheer number of combatants on the battlefield creates a chaotic environment where positioning and awareness are critical.
During the battlefield encounters, players also face a formidable Black Bear opponent, a massive enemy whose size and strength set him apart from regular soldiers. This mini-boss uses devastating axe swings and requires focused attention to defeat.
The Calphade Rebellion questline culminates in a boss fight against Cassius Morten in the castle's throne room. Morten wields a heavy mace and a shock-emitting shield, making him a formidable close-range opponent.
Attack | Description |
|---|---|
Mace Swings | Heavy overhead and sweeping attacks with his mace. The wind-up is telegraphed, giving players time to dodge or block. |
Morten charges with his shield, which emits a shock effect on contact. Getting hit staggers the player. | |
Environmental Hazards | The fight takes place atop a crumbling keep with swinging pendulums and arrow volleys from the walls. Players must dodge both Morten and the environment. |
When staggered, Kliff can use a special skill to lift broken pillars and wield them as improvised weapons against Morten. This environmental interaction is unique to this boss fight and deals significant damage.
During the battlefield phase, focus on planting banners at strategic points. This rallies allied soldiers and shifts the momentum of the battle.
Prioritize the Black Bear mini-boss when he appears. His axe swings can hit multiple allies and clear space for rebel soldiers to push forward.
Use the combat system's combo mechanics to chain attacks between rebel soldiers. Switching weapons mid-combo keeps the pressure on multiple enemies.
In the Cassius Morten boss fight, watch for the pendulums and arrow volleys. The environmental hazards are as dangerous as the boss himself.
When Morten is staggered, look for the pillar interaction prompt. Using the broken pillars as weapons deals far more damage than standard attacks.
The Calphade Rebels are encountered exclusively during the Calphade Rebellion questline. Kliff arrives in Calphade while searching for his scattered companion Oongka. Barden Middler, a central figure in the region, convinces Kliff to join the defense against Morten's rebellion. Oongka is found fighting on Lanford's side during the siege, and the two Greymanes reunite during the battle.
Defeating the rebels and Cassius Morten liberates Calphade from the rebellion and restores Marquis Stefan Lanford's rule. This is one of the most significant liberation events in the game, demonstrating how the faction system and territory control play out on a large scale.
The Calphade battlefield is one of the most visually overwhelming encounters in the game. Stay focused on the objective markers rather than trying to defeat every rebel soldier on the field.
Bring healing items. The sustained combat during the siege drains resources quickly.
The Blinding Flash Finisher works well against groups of rebel soldiers, giving you breathing room in crowded engagements.
After liberating Calphade, the region's services and NPCs become available, so completing this questline opens up new options for the player.
