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Personal Housing
March 26, 2026 at 08:26 AM
Add Pioneering quest chain details, Rustling Hill unlock trigger, house icon UI note, hunting drops as furniture source, two new FAQ entries, decoration discovery tips
Personal Housing is a feature in Crimson Desert that gives the player a permanent home base within the game world. Rather than constructing a house from scratch, the player receives a pre-built residence as part of the Greymane storyline. The house is a personal space where players can display collectibles, arrange furniture, and set up a Cauldron crafting station for brewing elixirs and wines. Housing ties directly into character progression, evolving alongside the story as new features unlock over time.
Upon arriving at Howling Hill for the first time, the player is greeted by Barden Middler, who is overseeing preparations for the camp. In the same scene, Barden introduces Damiane, the second playable character in Crimson Desert. This moment marks the start of the camp's development and sets the stage for the player to claim their own house nearby.
It is worth noting that gaining access to the house and being able to decorate it are two separate milestones. The house becomes enterable partway through Chapter 3, but the furniture placement system only opens up after completing a follow-up quest later in the Greymane storyline. Some players have reported going dozens of hours before realizing they could furnish their home, so it pays to keep an eye on your quest log after settling into the camp.
Personal housing becomes available during Chapter 3 of the main story. As Kliff progresses through the Greymane questline, Marquis Serkis grants the Greymanes an area called Howling Hill, located south of the City of Hernand. This triggers the establishment of the Greymane Camp, and the player's personal house becomes accessible nearby.
The key quest that initiates this process is First Step to Rebuilding, during which Kliff receives an audience with Marquis Serkis and the Greymanes are formally granted the Howling Hill territory. Once this quest concludes, the camp begins to take shape, and the house on the nearby hilltop becomes available to enter.
After arriving at Howling Hill, the Pioneering quest chain walks you through setting up the camp. There are four setup tasks scattered around the area:
Drive the Stakes : Pick up the mallet and hammer the pillars into the ground to secure the tent.
Clear and Push the Wagon : Use the pickaxe to break apart the rocks blocking the path, then push the wagon into the tent.
Move the Stacks : Carry three supply stacks to their designated storage spots.
Serve the Food : Place the prepared dish at the communal table so the Greymanes can eat after the long day.
Once all four tasks are done, you need to dispatch Luke and Ronald on the Howling Hill Camp Expansion mission from the Mission List (tab over with RB/R1). This dispatch takes roughly 17 in-game hours to complete. You can pass time by sleeping at the nearby pot or completing side quests while you wait.
After the expansion finishes, the Rustling Hill quest becomes active. This is the direct trigger for unlocking your base. Open the map, highlight the Howling Hill marker, and press the Inspect button to complete the quest. Your house is now accessible.
The house itself is a small, three-room wooden structure positioned southeast of the main camp, across a ravine. It sits on a hilltop overlooking the camp, separate from the rest of the Greymane settlement. The Greymane leader lives in this area apart from the main encampment. The house comes pre-furnished with basic items such as beds and a table, and the structure is already standing when you arrive; there is no building or construction phase.
To get to the house from the camp, you need to cross a ravine using Axiom Force. The path goes downhill toward the southeast, where a gap separates the camp from the hilltop. The steps are as follows:
From your tent in the Greymane Camp, look across the ravine to spot the small wooden home on the other side.
Approach one of the large trees on your side of the gap.
Press the left stick to activate Axiom Force and aim the blue targeting circle at the top of the tree.
Latch onto the tree and rotate the right stick in a circle to slowly bend the tree downward.
When prompted, perform a high jump. This launches Kliff both forward and upward into the air.
Press the glide button (Square on PlayStation, X on Xbox) to glide across the gap and land near the house.
Once you have crossed the ravine, simply walk up to the house and enter through the unlocked door. The door is never locked, so you can return at any time.
After fast travel is unlocked at the Greymane Camp, you can teleport directly to the camp area and walk a short distance to the house. The Axiom Force tree-crossing method is only required the first time.
While the house itself becomes accessible during the Greymane Camp setup, the ability to decorate it does not unlock immediately. The decoration feature is gated behind a short quest called Luke's Request, which is part of the Grounds of the Sunrise mission list from the Greymanes faction.
After you have secured resources for the camp, speak with Luke at the Howling Hill Greymane Camp. He will mention that he found a flower basket and asks you to place it inside your house as a display. This simple task serves as the tutorial for the decoration system.
The gap between entering your house and unlocking decoration can be confusing. Because the two milestones are tied to different quests, it is possible to walk around your house for a long time without realizing that furniture placement exists. If you cannot find the decoration option, check whether you have completed Luke's Request. The feature only becomes active after that quest is turned in.
Talk to Luke at the Greymane Camp to receive the flower basket.
Travel to your house on the hill southeast of the camp.
Enter the house and open the decoration mode by pressing Start.
Select the flower basket from the installable items list and place it anywhere inside.
Return to Luke at the camp to report that you placed the basket.
Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
Medium Bag | 1 |
Luke's Trust | +50 |
+50 |
After completing this quest, the full Home Decoration feature becomes permanently available. You can return to your house at any time to rearrange or add new items.
To enter Decoration Mode, stand inside the house and press the Start button. You can also look for the house icon that appears on the right side of the screen when you are inside your home. Selecting this icon opens the same furniture placement view. The camera shifts to a bird's-eye perspective with the roof removed, giving you a clear overhead look at all three rooms. A list of installable items appears in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Only items in your inventory that are marked with a house icon can be placed as decorations. These include collectibles, furniture, and decorative objects gathered through exploration, purchased from vendors, or obtained through quests. Items without the house icon cannot be used in decoration mode.
The house icon on items in your inventory is small and easy to overlook. If you are unsure whether a particular item can be placed, open your inventory and look for the tiny house symbol next to the item name. Anything with that symbol will appear in the decoration menu when you enter placement mode.
Action | Description |
|---|---|
Rotate | Spin the selected item to change its facing direction. |
Move Camera | Pan the overhead view to navigate between rooms. |
Drag | Pick up a placed item and reposition it within the house. |
Deploy | Confirm placement of an item at its current position. |
Stow | Remove a placed item and return it to your inventory. |
Undo | Reverse the most recent decoration action. |
Each of the three rooms can hold multiple items. There is no strict per-room limit, but space is finite.
Items can be placed freely within the rooms. There do not appear to be grid snap restrictions; you position items by moving them around with the analog stick or mouse.
You cannot move an item that has another object placed on top of it. Remove the top item first, then move the one underneath.
Any unwanted item can be stowed back into your inventory at any time.
The Undo button only reverses the most recent action, so plan your layout carefully before confirming multiple placements.
Decorative items come from several sources throughout Pywel. Some are purchased from vendors, while others are discovered during exploration, earned as quest rewards, or obtained by hunting wildlife.
Vendor | Location | Items Sold |
|---|---|---|
Hernand Provisioner's Shop, City of Hernand | Kitchen tools, candles, lamps, collectibles, small decorative objects such as bowls, cups, and lanterns | |
Furniture Shop | Pywel (unlocks as story progresses) | Cabinets, chairs, beds, tables, and the Cauldron |
Timberham Sawmill | Southwest of Hernand | Tables, chairs, and larger decorative items. A dedicated furniture store with a wider selection of household furnishings. |
Greymane Camp Merchant | Camp-related furnishings (available as the camp develops) |
Alden is the earliest furniture vendor you can access. His shop is located near the center of Hernand, across the street from the blacksmith. He stocks a range of smaller items such as bowls, cups, lanterns, candles, and kitchen tools.
The Furniture Shop sells larger pieces of furniture including cabinets, chairs, and beds. It also sells the Cauldron, which is a significant purchase that transforms your home into a crafting station.
The Timberham Sawmill, located southwest of Hernand, has a dedicated furniture store that focuses on larger household furnishings. If your house feels too empty after the initial setup, this is one of the best places to visit for substantial pieces like tables and chairs.
World exploration: Decorative items with the house icon can be found scattered throughout Pywel. Keep an eye out for interactable objects in towns, dungeons, and wilderness areas. Shelves, crates, and cabinets in houses and shops often hide collectibles.
Quest rewards: Certain side quests and faction missions reward furniture or collectibles that can be displayed in your home.
Hunting and animal drops: Some decorative items come from hunting wildlife. Legendary herbivores in particular can drop cosmetic rewards such as trophies and mounted decorations when defeated. These are purely visual items meant for home display rather than combat upgrades.
Stealing: Some decorative items can be stolen from homes and shops. Be aware that theft may trigger the crime system and result in a bounty.
There are over 60 collectibles in Crimson Desert that can be placed inside your house. These items span multiple categories, each representing a different type of decorative object crafted by artisans and found across Pywel. Collectibles serve a dual purpose: they can be displayed in your home for decoration, or they can be gifted to NPCs to build trust and strengthen relationships.
Category | Description | Example Items |
|---|---|---|
Ceramic Containers | Pottery crafted by artisans across Pywel, ranging from grain storage jars to ornate water bottles found in taverns. | Ocher Jar, Blue-Glazed Container, Cylindrical Jar, Grain Jar, Ceramic Bowl, Damaged Bowl, Ceramic Jar |
Wooden Vessels | Lightweight containers carved from wood. They hold deep personal meaning for many Pywelians, serving as everyday drinking cups, plates, and storage bottles. | Bread Plate, Deep Bowl, Grain Bowl, Storage Bowl, Wooden Beaker, Wooden Container, Wooden Plate, Wooden Mug |
Metal Wares | Metal containers and utensils cast by artisans with smooth, stable curves. | Iron Pot, Metal Bowl, Metal Ware, Artisan's Metal Goblet |
Tavern Bottles | Ceramic and wooden bottles typically found in taverns and inns. Often used for storing water, wine, or other drinks. | Wide-Mouthed Water Bottle, White-Handled Water Bottle, Liquor Bottle, Portable Wooden Container, White Jar-Shaped Water Bottle, Long White Water Bottle |
Lighting | Light sources ranging from simple candles to ornate glass lamps. These items illuminate rooms and add ambiance. | Candle, Plain Candle, Twin Candles, Five-Candle Candelabra, Three-Candle Candelabra, Twilight Glass Lamp, Icy White Glass Lamp, Lilac Pavilion Glass Lamp, Lamp |
Dolls and Art | Handcrafted dolls and artistic pieces that add a personal touch to the home's interior. | Simple Dress Doll, Doll Wearing Brown Bonnet, Brown Dress Doll, Kinetic Art (Counterweight), Flower Basket |
Curiosities | Unique trinkets and specialty items that do not fit into the standard categories. Often have unusual backstories or properties. | Blue Dragon Scale Decorative Stone, Ornate Magnifying Glass, Scales, A Trophy (Spear Duel), Waterskin, Weapons Box, Dark Red Dye |
Collectibles can be found by searching towns, homes, and points of interest throughout Pywel. Many are hidden inside interactable objects such as shelves, crates, and cabinets. Some vendors across the continent sell collectibles for Bells, and their stock may rotate over time.
In addition to decorating your home, collectibles can be gifted to NPCs to build relationships and increase trust. Each NPC has different preferences, so not all collectibles carry the same value when given to a particular character. Gifting the right items can unlock new dialogue, quests, or other rewards.
This creates a meaningful choice for the player: place a rare collectible inside your home for display, or give it to an NPC to strengthen a relationship. Since some collectibles are limited in availability, deciding between decoration and gifting is part of the strategy. Items gifted to NPCs cannot be recovered, so choose carefully.
One of the most practical items you can purchase for your house is the Cauldron, available from the Furniture Shop. Placing a Cauldron in your home turns it into a personal crafting station where you can brew wines and elixirs. This saves you from needing to travel to public cauldron locations scattered across the world.
The Cauldron requires a significant silver investment, so it is not typically an early-game purchase. However, having one at home provides long-term convenience. Elixirs brewed at a cauldron provide temporary buffs for your character, while wines and beverages primarily restore Stamina and can grant additional resistances.
Before you can afford a home Cauldron, there are two public cauldron locations available for crafting:
Location | Details |
|---|---|
Shadow's Whisper Cave | North of the City of Hernand, just west of Three Saints Falls. Enter through a narrow crack in the cliff face. |
Hernand Town (East Side) | A vacant building on the east side of Hernand, marked by a sign displaying a mortar and pestle. |
Having a Cauldron at home makes it convenient to craft these consumables between adventures without detouring to a public location. For a full list of recipes and materials, see the Alchemy page.
While the house itself does not contain a storage chest, the nearby Greymane Camp provides access to a Private Storage box. This chest is located in the large tent area of the camp, behind the Quartermaster.
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Capacity | 240 inventory slots |
Stacking | Consumable items stack up to 50 per slot; equipment uses one slot each |
Availability | Unlocks after establishing the Greymane Camp in Chapter 3 |
At the start of the game (before Chapter 3), a Private Storage box can be found in your personal tent at the Royal Trading Post outside Hernand. Once the Greymane Camp is established at Howling Hill, the storage relocates there permanently.
To use the Private Storage, approach the chest and hold the interact button. You can then freely transfer items between your active inventory and the chest. It is strongly recommended to store ore, crafting materials, food, and special gear in Private Storage.
Be especially careful with keys; keeping them in your active inventory can cause you to accidentally use them by walking into doors. Storing keys you are not currently using prevents this problem.
Your house contains a bed that can be used to rest. Sleeping in the bed allows you to pass time and manage fatigue. This can be useful for waiting until a specific time of day before heading out on a quest or traveling to a location where time-sensitive events are happening.
Resting does not cost any resources. Simply interact with the bed and choose how long you want to sleep. The game will advance the clock accordingly.
Can I build or upgrade my house?
No. The house at Howling Hill is a pre-built structure, and there is no construction or upgrade system. Customization is limited to interior decoration through furniture placement.
Can I own more than one house?
No. The player has a single house at Howling Hill. There is no option to purchase or own additional properties elsewhere in Pywel.
Is there a limit to how many items I can place?
There is no strict numerical cap per room, but the physical space in each of the three rooms is finite. Larger furniture pieces take up more floor area, so you will eventually run out of room if you try to fill every corner.
Can other players visit my house?
No. Personal Housing is a single-player feature. Other players cannot enter or interact with your house.
Do I have to cross the ravine every time I visit?
No. Once fast travel is unlocked at the Greymane Camp, you can teleport directly to the camp area and walk a short distance to your house. The initial tree-crossing method is only required the first time.
I am inside my house but cannot find the decoration menu. What do I do?
Make sure you have completed the Luke's Request quest from the Grounds of the Sunrise mission list. Decoration mode is locked until that quest is turned in. Once unlocked, press Start while inside the house, or look for the house icon on the right side of your screen.
Why can I not place an item I just picked up?
Only items with a small house icon in your inventory can be placed in decoration mode. If the item does not have this icon, it is not a decorative object and belongs to a different category such as consumables, equipment, or crafting materials.
Once fast travel is unlocked at the Greymane Camp, reaching your house becomes much quicker. You do not need to cross the ravine with Axiom Force every time.
Check vendor inventories regularly as you progress through the story. New decoration items may become available as you advance, and some vendor stocks rotate over time.
Plan your furniture layout before committing. While you can always stow and rearrange items, the Undo button only works on the most recent action.
Purchasing the Cauldron early can save time in the long run, as having a home crafting station eliminates trips to public cauldron locations for brewing elixirs and wines.
Explore thoroughly. Many collectible decoration items are hidden in out-of-the-way locations and can be easy to miss during main quest progression. Check every shelf, crate, and cabinet in towns you visit.
Think carefully before gifting a rare collectible to an NPC. Once gifted, the item cannot be recovered, so if you also want it for your home display, you may need to find a duplicate.
Visit the Timberham Sawmill southwest of Hernand if Alden's shop does not have the larger furniture pieces you are looking for. The sawmill specializes in tables, chairs, and bigger household items.
Store keys in Private Storage when you are not actively using them. Carrying keys in your active inventory can cause accidental usage when walking through doors.
If you enjoy hunting, keep an eye on drops from legendary herbivores. Some of these animals yield cosmetic trophies and decorative items that look great on display inside the house.
The decoration menu can be hard to discover on your own. Remember that pressing Start inside the house, or tapping the house icon on the right side of the screen, opens the placement interface.
