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How to Level up Comrades
March 29, 2026 at 03:05 PM
New article: guide to comrade leveling through camp upgrades and skill progression
Comrade levels in Crimson Desert are tied directly to your Greymane Camp level. As the camp advances, your comrades automatically gain access to higher skill tiers. There is no individual experience system for comrades; all progression flows through the camp.
Your comrades' potential is capped by the level of the Greymane Camp. When the camp reaches a new tier, every recruited comrade gains access to higher skill levels. This means upgrading the camp is the single most important thing you can do for your team.
Camp upgrades require timber, iron, and silver to improve the central facilities. Complete quests under the Grounds of the Sunrise tab, which are marked by a tent icon on the minimap. These are relatively straightforward missions that reward the materials needed for upgrades.
Each comrade has skills that scale with camp level. The bonuses at each level are:
Skill Level | Bonus |
|---|---|
Level 1 | 10% increase |
Level 2 | 30% increase |
Level 3 | 60% increase |
All 3 levels of 1 skill | 100% total bonus |
Complete Faction Quests: Follow the rumors from Marius at camp to discover new questlines. Faction quests often unlock new comrades and camp upgrades.
Dispatch Missions: While dispatching comrades on missions does not directly level them, the resource rewards help you upgrade the camp faster.
Recruit More Members: Some camp upgrades require a certain number of recruited comrades. Explore the world and complete side content to find new recruits.
Prioritize Grounds of the Sunrise quests early; they are the fastest route to camp materials.
Donating provisions to the camp through Carl also contributes to camp development.
Check the camp upgrade menu regularly to see what materials you still need.