Overview
The Carp is a midsized freshwater fish in Crimson Desert. A long-lived fish with distinctive barbels near its mouth. Widely available in ponds and slow-moving rivers, though landing one takes patience. It is logged in the Knowledge menu under Creatures > Aquatic Creatures once caught.
Quick Facts
Property | Detail |
|---|---|
Water Type | Freshwater |
Size Category | Midsized |
Difficulty | Advanced |
Primary Use | Cooking ingredient (Fish Fillet) |
Where to Catch
Ponds and slow-moving rivers across Pywel. Carp are widespread but put up a decent fight when hooked. Look for them in calmer stretches of the Hernand river system. Once you discover this species, its location is marked in the Knowledge menu under Creatures > Aquatic Creatures. Select "Open Map" to see the exact fishing spot on your world map.
How to Catch
The Carp is rated Advanced difficulty. A Fine Fishing Rod is recommended for this catch. The fish puts up a significant fight and changes direction frequently. Manage the line tension carefully by pulling opposite to the fish's movement, and only reel when the water is calm. Patience is key with advanced-tier species.
Uses
Cooking: Can be cleaned into Fish Fillet at a campfire or butchery station. Fish Fillet is the key ingredient in dishes like Fish Porridge, Battered Fish, Fish Skewers, and Grilled Meat and Fish.
Selling: Can be sold to vendors for a moderate price. Cooking the fish before selling increases its value.
Knowledge: Fills a Knowledge Codex entry under Freshwater Fish in the Creatures > Aquatic Creatures section.
Tips
Once discovered, use the Knowledge menu's "Open Map" feature to quickly locate this species again on your world map.
Selling cooked dishes made from fish is more profitable than selling the raw catch. Cook at the nearest campfire and sell in Hernand for a steady income.