Duane

Overview

Duane is a core combatant of the Greymanes in Crimson Desert. He is classified as a World Boss and wields a two-handed sword in combat. Despite the ferocity he shows on the battlefield, Duane possesses a gentle and kind heart. He can be coarse and blunt in speech, but he demonstrates ruthlessness toward wrongdoers and willingly takes on tasks that others refuse.

Duane is one of Kliff's most trusted fighters and a key ally throughout the main story. He is present from the earliest moments of the game and remains a constant companion through the campaign's conclusion. His straightforward personality and unwavering loyalty make him a grounding presence among the Greymanes.

Personality

Duane is defined by the contrast between his battlefield ferocity and his gentle nature off the field. He speaks bluntly and can come across as coarse, but those who know him understand that he cares deeply for his comrades. He shows no mercy to evildoers and is always the first to volunteer for dangerous or unpleasant tasks that others refuse.

After letting the mercenary Ludvig escape during the Pailune campaign, Duane recognized his own shortcomings. This failure weighed heavily on him and led to a period of self-reflection. Rather than wallowing in regret, he channeled that experience into a renewed dedication to the reconstruction of Pailune. His willingness to confront his mistakes and grow from them reflects the depth beneath his rough exterior.

World Boss Stats

The following table lists Duane's base combat stats as a World Boss encounter.

Equipment

Duane equips the following gear during the World Boss encounter. Several pieces bear his name and are part of a matched plate armor set.

Skills

Duane uses the following passive skill during the World Boss encounter.

Location

Duane can be found at the following locations across the course of the game:

• Hills of No Return (initial meeting during the "Unfamiliar Lands" quest, inside the cabin with other Greymane troops)

• Greymane Camp in Howling Hill

• Capra Pasture

• Beighen

• Pailune Castle

• Svinholt Ranch

• Silver Wolf Mountain

• Beighen Candlery

• Calphade

• City of Hernand

Quest Appearances

Duane appears in a number of main story and faction quests throughout the game.

Trust Lost

In the Trust Lost quest during Chapter 7 (Morning Mist sub-chapter), Duane and Yann are the first comrades to arrive at Beighen's center. Oongka joins them shortly after, and then the group goes to meet Naira and Andrew near a red barn in the northern area. This quest is a regrouping moment for the Greymanes before the alliance with Torstein's Blue Fangs.

Showdown in the Saddles

The Showdown in the Saddles quest is part of the Riding with Pride faction questline. Duane challenges Kliff to a horse race at Saddlewind Ranch on the border of Hernand and Demeniss. To win, players need to follow the main road, save their horse's stamina, and sprint near the finish line. Duane will try to taunt and distract you during the race. The reward for winning is 5 Carrots.

Role

As a combatant, Duane serves in the Greymanes' frontline forces. His skill with the two-handed sword makes him a dangerous opponent in battle, while his gentle personality endears him to his comrades during downtime at camp. Duane is associated with three major locations across the story: the City of Hernand, Hernand Castle, and Calphade.

See Also

• The Greymanes

• Greymane Camp

• World Bosses

• Hills of No Return

• Ludvig - The mercenary who escaped Duane

• Pailune - Region Duane helps rebuild