Overview
Fierce Crow is a Story NPC in Crimson Desert. A highly intelligent wild bird boasting sleek black feathers. It recognizes human faces and warns other crows if it senses danger. While seen as an omen of misfortune in some places and a symbol of hope in others, it inhabits all of Pywel.
Crows are one of the most common wildlife creatures players encounter while exploring the world. They serve as both ambient wildlife and interactive creatures through the game's Trust System. Beyond their role as living scenery, crows also function as environmental indicators; a group of circling crows is a reliable indicator of something lootable or noteworthy below.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Health | 10 |
Evade | 2,147,483,647 |
CC Gauge | 20 |
Behavior and Habitat
Fierce Crows inhabit every region of Pywel, from the forests and fields of Hernand to the frozen peaks of Pailune and the war-torn landscapes of Demeniss. They perch on rooftops, fences, tree branches, and rocky outcrops, observing their surroundings with sharp intelligence.
Their ability to recognize human faces makes them a unique part of the ecosystem. In lore, crows that identify a threat will communicate that danger to other members of their flock, creating a network of avian sentries across the landscape. This intelligence is reflected in their classification as a Story NPC rather than a simple ambient creature.
Trust System Interaction
Players can interact with Fierce Crows through the Trust System by greeting and giving gifts. The Trust mechanic starts at zero and increases up to 100 through repeated interactions. Players can pet a Fierce Crow up to five times per in-game day for +5 trust per interaction, maxing out at +25 trust per day from petting alone. Feeding the crow provides additional trust points, with the amount varying by food type.
While crows cannot be tamed as pets like dogs and cats (the current pet system focuses on those two animal types), interacting with them still grants knowledge entries and contributes to wildlife-related challenges.
Environmental Role
Beyond their interactive potential, crows serve as a natural navigation aid. A group of circling crows in the sky reliably indicates that something notable is on the ground below, whether it be a loot container, a harvestable resource, or a hidden discovery. Observant players who follow circling crows will often find rewards they would otherwise miss.
Crows are also related to the Feathers of the Earth challenge, which rewards players for catching and carrying birds. Catching birds throughout Pywel earns a free skill point, making wildlife interaction a meaningful part of character progression.
Cultural Significance
In the lore of Pywel, crows carry a dual symbolism. Some communities view them as omens of misfortune, associated with death, battlefields, and bad luck. Others see them as symbols of hope, intelligence, and resilience. This cultural duality reflects the broader themes of Crimson Desert, where perspectives on the same phenomena differ wildly depending on one's allegiance, region, and circumstances.
The Crow Brothers, followers of Draven the Crowcaller in Pailune, employ wicked sorcery and mimic their leader's combat techniques. Their faction name draws directly on the cultural associations of crows in the region.
Knowledge
Interacting with Fierce Crow grants the following knowledge entries:
Notes
With only 10 HP, crows are among the most fragile creatures in the game. A single hit from any source will kill them.
Crows are classified as aerial creatures in the game's knowledge database.
Look up for circling crows when exploring. They are one of the most reliable indicators of hidden loot in the game world.
See Also
Creatures - All creatures in Crimson Desert
Crow Brothers - A Pailune faction associated with crows
Trust System - NPC relationship mechanics
Pets - Animal companion system
NPCs - All NPCs in Crimson Desert