Overview
Modest Battered Fish is an entry-level quality variant of Battered Fish, a fried dish in Crimson Desert. This version restores +80 HP when consumed, compared to +100 HP for the standard version. It also grants Fire Resistance Lv 4 for 1 minute.
The Modest tier represents a slightly lower-quality batch of Battered Fish, produced when using lower-quality fish or fewer eggs in the frying process. While the health restoration is reduced compared to the standard version, the Fire Resistance buff remains at full strength, making Modest Battered Fish a cost-effective option for fire protection.
Like all recovery items, Modest Battered Fish is a single-use provision consumed directly from the inventory. It can be prepared at a Field Grill using the cooking system.

Stats
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Provision (Recovery Item) |
Health Restored | +80 |
Spirit Restored | None |
Resistance | Fire Resistance Lv 4 (1 min) |
Cooking Station | Field Grill |
Recipe
Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
Fish Fillet | 1 |
Egg | 1 |
Cooking Oil | 2 |
The Modest version uses fewer Fish Fillets and less Cooking Oil than the standard Battered Fish recipe, resulting in a slightly less potent dish. Fish Fillets are obtained by catching and cleaning fish through fishing. Eggs can be purchased from grocer vendors. Cooking Oil is available from merchants.
Tier Comparison
Tier | Health | Spirit | Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|
Modest Battered Fish | +80 | None | Fire Resistance Lv 4 |
+100 | None | Fire Resistance Lv 4 | |
+140 | None | Fire Resistance Lv 4 | |
+200 | None | Fire Resistance Lv 4 | |
+280 | None | Fire Resistance Lv 4 |
The Modest tier is the lowest quality version of Battered Fish. While the health restoration is reduced, the Fire Resistance buff is identical across all tiers, making even the Modest version useful as a pre-fight fire protection buff.
How to Cook
Modest Battered Fish is a Field Grill recipe. Approach any bonfire, campfire, or cooking pot and select "Cook" to open the recipe menu. Navigate to the fried items section, select Modest Battered Fish, and confirm. All ingredients must be in your inventory before cooking. Refer to the Cooking Guide for a full breakdown of cooking stations and recipe categories.
Tips
Modest Battered Fish is a budget-friendly way to gain Fire Resistance Lv 4 before fighting fire-element enemies and bosses.
If you only need the fire resistance buff and not maximum healing, the Modest version saves ingredients compared to higher tiers.
Gather ingredients in bulk while exploring. Fishing, hunting, and foraging all provide cooking materials needed for this recipe.
Purchase Cooking Oil from vendors since it cannot be gathered in the wild.