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11Overview22The Freesword Dispatch system is a companion management and passive mission system in Crimson Desert. It allows players to assign their Greymane companions, called Freeswords, to off-screen missions that run in the background while the player explores, fights, or pursues other activities across the continent of Pywel. The system is accessed through the dispatch coordinator Ross at the Greymane Camp on Howling Hill.44Dispatch missions are one of the most important systems in the game. They act as the gateway to craft technologies, farm resources, and improve every other element of progression. Keeping missions running continuously is the only reliable way to build the material stockpile needed for camp expansion, equipment refinement, and advanced crafting. Players who neglect dispatch will find themselves bottlenecked on resources throughout the mid and late game.66How It Works88Players select a dispatch mission from the dispatch interface, assign a team of Freesword companions to the task, and pay the required resource cost to initiate the mission. Each mission has specific requirements for personnel count (typically four to six companions), resource costs (such as silver, food, or timber), and a timed duration. Once launched, the mission runs passively while the player continues their own activities.1010Active missions can be monitored through the Mission List tab, which displays each task with a countdown timer showing remaining time. When a mission completes, players collect the rewards from the Supply Chest behind Carl at camp.1212Unlocking Dispatch1414The dispatch system unlocks during Chapter 3 as part of the Bustling Hill quest line. The first mission is the Howling Hill Expansion, which requires assigning two recruits (Luke and Ronald are provided for this). After upgrading the camp to level 2, Ross opens his Dispatch Coordinator station and the full dispatch system becomes available.1616Mission Timers1818Dispatch mission timers are tied to in-game time, not real-world time. If a mission requires eight hours to complete, you do not need to wait eight real hours. Instead, find a bed or campfire and rest to advance time by 3, 6, or 12 hours. You can rest at the bed inside the main tent at Greymane Camp to fast-forward through dispatch timers. Combine multiple rest sessions (with some activity in between to clear the cooldown) to complete longer missions without waiting.2020Companion Stats2222Each Freesword has individual stats and a specialization that makes them better suited to certain types of missions. The dispatch interface displays six stats per companion:2424StatDescriptionHealthThe companion's durability and survivability on missionsAttackOffensive combat powerDefenseAbility to withstand damageAttack SpeedHow quickly the companion can strike in combatMovement SpeedTravel and positioning speedCritical Hit ChanceProbability of landing critical strikes2626Comrade Skills2727Each recruited comrade has individual skills that affect their effectiveness on dispatch missions. These skills determine how much bonus yield a comrade provides when assigned to a matching mission type. Skills fall into two functional groups:2929Efficiency Boosters3131These skills increase yields when the comrade is assigned to a mission that matches their specialization. They are optional for mission completion but provide percentage bonuses to rewards.3333BoosterEffectEscortIncreases silver yields on escort missionsFarmerIncreases food yields on harvesting missionsRancherIncreases food and material yields from ranching missionsFishermanIncreases yields on fishing-related missionsSmithIncreases armament yields on production missionsLoggerIncreases timber yields on logging missionsMinerIncreases stone and ore yields on mining missions3535Required Skills3636Certain specialized missions require at least one comrade with the matching required skill to be assigned. Without the required skill, the mission cannot be initiated.3838Craftsman, Jeweler, Engineer, Cook, Explorer, Painter, Weaver4040For example, construction missions require at least one comrade with the Engineer skill. Crafting missions require a matching required skill (Craftsman, Jeweler, Cook, etc.) depending on the item being produced.4242Skill Levels and Bonuses4444Comrade skills have three levels, each providing a progressively larger bonus to mission yields:4646Skill LevelYield BonusIcon AppearanceLevel 110% increaseGrey icon with a white imageLevel 230% increaseGold icon with a grey imageLevel 360% increaseGold icon with a gold imageAll 3 levels combined100% total Skill BonusFully gold4848The Skill Bonus caps at 100%. To check a comrade's current skill levels, open the dispatch interface and inspect their profile. The icon colors indicate the level at a glance.4949How to Upgrade Comrade Skills5151Comrade skills are upgraded by expanding Howling Hill through camp expansion dispatch missions. Each time you complete a camp expansion, it increases the skill levels for all comrades, or unlocks the next skill they have available. This is the only way to raise comrade skill levels; individual comrades do not gain experience or level up independently through dispatch missions.5353Dispatch Bonuses5555Three types of bonuses can increase dispatch mission rewards. Stacking all three maximizes the return on every mission you send.5757Bonus TypeMaximumHow to IncreaseSkill Bonus100%Assign comrades with skills that match the mission type. Higher skill levels give bigger bonuses. Upgrade comrade skills by expanding Howling Hill.Comrade Bonus40%Send more comrades than the minimum required for a mission. One extra comrade gives 20%, two extra gives 40%.Conversion BonusUncapped (100%+ observed)Donate silver at church donation boxes in each region. Each church only boosts dispatch missions within its own region (e.g., donating at the Hernand church boosts Hernand-area missions). Donating around 100,000 silver reaches approximately 100% Conversion Bonus.5959Mission Types6060Dispatch missions span several categories, from peaceful resource gathering to military operations against hostile forces:6262Mission TypeRewardsCostsNotesEscortSilverFoodSteady income source. Escort skill boosts yields.Harvesting/FarmingFood, trade goodsSilverFarmer skill boosts yields.MiningStone, oreSilver, foodMiner skill boosts yields.LoggingTimberSilver, foodLogger skill boosts yields.RecaptureReduces enemy presence in that areaArmaments, food, silverSoftens enemy-held locations before direct assault. Sending companions to attack enemy strongholds directly reduces the number of hostile enemies you encounter when visiting those locations.ProductionCrafted items, armamentsArmaments, food, silverRequires at least one Engineer.CraftingItems, trade goodsVariesRequires a matching required skill (Craftsman, Jeweler, Cook, etc.).Camp ExpansionCamp level upgrade, new facilitiesRecruits, food, silver, stone, timberUpgrades unlock new comrade skills and recruitment opportunities.6464Rewards6565Completed dispatch missions yield several types of rewards. All rewards are deposited in the Supply Chest behind Carl at camp.6767RewardDetailsCurrency: Silver and other forms of in-game moneyMaterials: Craftingand building resources used for camp upgrades and equipment refinementUnlocked areas: New locations become accessible after successful military or clearing missionsNew services: Completion of certain missions expands available camp functionalityReduced enemy resistance: Sending companions to attack enemy strongholds means less hostile opposition when you explore those regions later6969Recruiting Freeswords7070Freeswords are primarily recruited by reuniting scattered Greymane members through the main story. The Greymanes lost their homeland, Pailune, to the Black Bears, scattering the band's members across Pywel. As Kliff progresses through the story, he finds and reunites with these scattered companions, adding them to the dispatch roster.7272Key named companions like Damiane and Oongka join through story events and eventually become playable characters. Other Freeswords arrive at the camp as its reputation grows. Helping attacked soldiers, completing side quests, and finishing "A rumor..." faction quests under the Greymanes tab can bring multiple recruits at once.7474Connection to the Greymane Camp7676The Freesword Dispatch system is one component of the broader Greymane Camp management system. The camp starts as a humble tent settlement and can be upgraded into a fortified base using resources and currency earned through exploration, combat, and dispatch missions. Camp management encompasses several interconnected systems beyond dispatch:7878SystemDescriptionFarming and RanchingProducing cooking and crafting materialsCookingPreparing meals that provide stat buffsVendorPurchasing supplies from a camp merchantConstructionBuilding and upgrading camp structuresFurniture PlacementDecorating and personalizing the campFreesword DispatchSending companions on off-screen missions8080Upgrading the camp directly improves character stats, unlocks new skills, raises comrade skill levels, and expands the roster of available companions.8181Comparisons to Other Games8383GameSimilarityRed Dead Redemption 2The Greymane Camp as a whole is frequently compared to RDR2's camp system, though Crimson Desert's camp is more mechanically deep with farming, construction, and dispatchBlack Desert OnlinePearl Abyss's own game features a worker/node dispatch system. Crimson Desert's Freesword Dispatch is a single-player, narrative-integrated evolution using named companions with individual stats rather than anonymous workers8585Hiring Temporary Workers8686After Chapter 8, the dispatch system gains a powerful second source of personnel. Defeating the Flame Knight at the Flame Knight's castle in Demenis rewards the Seal of Devotion. Once the seal is in your inventory, the dispatch screen gains a hire option that lets you fill empty dispatch slots with temporary workers paid for with Contribution Points.87+After Chapter 8, the dispatch system gains a powerful second source of personnel. Defeating the Flame Knight at the Flame Knight's castle in Demeniss rewards the Seal of Devotion. Once the seal is in your inventory, the dispatch screen gains a hire option that lets you fill empty dispatch slots with temporary workers paid for with Contribution Points.8888Hired workers function as regular Freeswords for the purpose of the personnel count. If a mission requires four companions and you only have one qualified Freesword for its required skill, you can assign your specialist and hire three more workers to complete the team. Contribution Points spent on hires are refunded after the mission returns, so the expense is effectively a temporary deposit rather than a permanent cost. Treat it as a reason to never leave dispatch slots empty.9090Church Donations for Regional Conversion Bonus9292The Conversion Bonus section above caps out much higher than commonly documented. In practice, donating camp money to a region's church builds up to a 200% Conversion Bonus for dispatch missions inside that region, which can double or even triple mission rewards at maximum. Each level of blessing adds roughly 2%, and costs rise sharply at higher tiers due to diminishing returns. Fully maxing out the Church of Hernand runs about 500,000 camp money, so prioritise the region where your most valuable dispatch missions live. Hover over any church icon on the world map to see which specific missions it boosts before committing a large donation.9494Tips9696Start dispatching companions as soon as they join your camp. Even early missions provide useful materials.Prioritize fortress siege (Recapture) missions if you plan to visit a hostile area soon. Softening up the opposition beforehand saves healing items and time.Check back at camp regularly to collect completed mission rewards from the Supply Chest behind Carl. Uncollected resources do not contribute to your stockpile.Balance your dispatch roster. Sending everyone on long missions leaves no companions available for short, urgent tasks.Armaments become a bottleneck in later camp expansions. The fourth expansion alone requires 1,500 armaments. Prioritize production missions early to avoid shortages.Use rest at beds and campfires to advance in-game time and speed up dispatch timers. Combine rest sessions with exploration and bounty hunting between cooldowns.Assign comrades whose skills match the mission type to maximize the Skill Bonus. A fully leveled comrade with all three skill levels provides a 100% yield increase.Send more comrades than the minimum required to earn the Comrade Bonus (up to 40% extra rewards).Donate silver at church donation boxes to increase the Conversion Bonus for dispatch missions in that region.9898Related Articles100100TopicConnectionGreymane CampThe base of operations where the dispatch system is accessedCompanion Dispatch GuideComprehensive guide to dispatch strategy, resources, and optimizationCompanionsFull companion roster and recruitment detailsThe GreymanesThe mercenary band whose members serve as FreeswordsCamp Expansion GuideHow to upgrade Howling Hill and unlock new comrade skillsContribution SystemChurch donation boxes and Conversion Bonus for dispatchKliffThe protagonist who manages the dispatch system
