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11 Reactivate the Drilling Rig is a faction quest in Crimson Desert, part of the Abandoned Drilling Rig quest series. This quest takes place in the Hernand region.
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33 Quest Details
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55 PropertyDetailsQuest TypeFaction QuestRegionDelesyiaQuest SeriesAbandoned Drilling RigReputation RewardDelesyian +100
66 Completion
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99 The drilling rig was reactivated. The power began to flow once again.
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1111 Hidden Reward: Tinkerton Provisioner Unlock
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1313 Beyond the standard silver and reputation listed on the quest rewards panel, Reactivate the Drilling Rig triggers a permanent upgrade to the provisioner's shop in Tinkerton. The unlock is not advertised in the quest rewards screen and many players miss it entirely.
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1515 After you complete the puzzle at the rig and return to Cordelia in Tinkerton to wrap the quest, fast travel away from Tinkerton and then come back. This forces a town state refresh. The provisioner's inventory now rotates in three items that are normally rare or difficult to obtain:
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1717 Wooden Lantern, the first confirmation for most players that the lantern slot can even be swapped out.Flawless Timber, which otherwise requires an artisan's axe and careful logging site selection.Pure White Dye, used for bright white armor and cloak tinting.
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1919 If any of these items shows up in a crafting recipe or your loadout plans, the Reactivate the Drilling Rig quest should be treated as a mandatory early-game unlock rather than an optional faction mission.
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2121 Tips
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2323 Check the faction quest board regularly, as available quests rotate over time.Completing faction quests increases your reputation with the local faction, unlocking access to better vendors and rewards.
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2525 See Also
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2727 Faction QuestsSide Quests GuideFactions
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2929 Progression Notes
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3131 Reactivate the Drilling Rig is part of the crafting progression chain rather than a standalone collectible. Use the recipe, station, and ingredient rows to trace what unlocks it, what it consumes, and which linked upgrades or materials should be prepared before crafting it.