Overview
In Ashes is the second main quest in Crimson Desert, continuing the Prologue: Dead of Night chapter. The Black Bears launch a full assault on the Greymane camp, and Kliff must fight through their forces while rescuing three companions: Naira, Oongka, and Yann. The quest ends with a scripted encounter against Myurdin, the Black Bears' leader, where Kliff is overwhelmed and left for dead.
Quest Details
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Chapter | Prologue: Dead of Night, Ambush |
Region | |
Location | Hills of No Return / Nas River |
Previous Quest | |
Next Quest | |
Requirements | Complete Unfamiliar Lands |
Rewards | None |
Key Characters
Character | Role |
|---|---|
Protagonist; fights the Black Bears | |
Surrounded by Black Bears to the north; needs rescue | |
Overwhelmed to the northeast; needs rescue | |
Slashed and fallen near the river to the west; needs rescue | |
Black Bears leader; boss encounter at the end |
Walkthrough
Annihilate the Black Bears
The quest begins right after the cutscene from Unfamiliar Lands. Five Black Bear soldiers attack Kliff immediately. Use light attacks (R1/RB) and heavy attacks (R2/RT) to deal with them. This opening fight serves as the game's first real combat tutorial. Once they are down, check your minimap for three highlighted circles marking the locations of your allies.
Help Naira
Head north to the highlighted area. Naira is surrounded by eight Black Bear attackers. A cutscene triggers when you arrive, then combat begins. These enemies come from multiple directions, so keep moving and avoid getting cornered. Try to group enemies together so your attacks hit several at once.
Help Oongka
Move to the eastern marker. Oongka is pinned down by a smaller group of enemies. Another cutscene plays on approach. The fight here is more straightforward than Naira's since there are fewer opponents. Clear them out quickly.
Help Yann
Travel to the western marker near the river. Yann has been slashed and has fallen toward the river. A cutscene shows his condition before combat starts. Deal with the remaining Black Bears in the area.
Boss Encounter: Myurdin
After saving all three companions, a cutscene introduces Myurdin, the leader of the Black Bears. He arrives with a squad of archers and melee fighters. This fight is designed to be unwinnable. Regardless of how well you perform, Kliff will be struck by an arrow and knocked into the river. The outcome is scripted, so do not worry about losing. The game shows the same cutscene whether Myurdin's health is full or nearly depleted.
Combat Tips
Focus on the Black Bear archers first during the Myurdin encounter. Clearing ranged enemies makes the melee fighters easier to handle, even though the fight's conclusion is predetermined.
Use heavy attacks (R2/RT) to stagger groups of enemies when they cluster together.
Block with L1/LB when surrounded. Timed blocks are especially useful for countering incoming swings.
The order in which you rescue Naira, Oongka, and Yann does not matter. Pick whichever marker is closest.