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Uninvited Guest
March 24, 2026 at 08:55 AM
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Uninvited Guest is the first quest arc of Chapter 5: Guest Unbidden in Crimson Desert. It takes place entirely in the Hernand region and consists of four quests that introduce the Demeniss delegation's arrival and its consequences. The arc begins with a brief cutscene and escalates into a dramatic boss encounter against Kearush, the Slayer before concluding with the revelation that Demeniss has been secretly supplying the Black Bears.
Chapter 5 marks a turning point in the main story. Marquis Serkis announces the arrival of a Demenissian delegation and extends a banquet invitation to the Greymanes. This news is especially dangerous for Damiane, a Demenissian in hiding whose swordmaster disappeared during a dark conspiracy. The political tension between Hernand and Demeniss sets the stage for the events that follow.
Quest | Key Objective | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Speak with Marius | Brief cutscene; auto-completes after Chapter 5 opening sequence | |
Tame a panicked horse at the castle gate | Pull the stick opposite the horse's direction; retries are allowed | |
Attend the banquet; defeat Kearush, the Slayer | Major boss fight with three health bars | |
Speak with Damiane behind the church | Narrative quest revealing the Demeniss-Black Bears connection |
The standout encounter of this arc takes place during the Demenissian Delegation quest. A monster brought by the delegation to flaunt Demeniss's military might breaks free during the banquet, turning the hall into a scene of carnage. Kearush is a giant gorilla-like creature with three health bars and is considered one of the more challenging fights in the early game. Dodge forward and to the right to position behind it, land three quick strikes, then prepare for the next dodge. Blocking and parrying are ineffective against this enemy.
The Grove's Thorn (one-handed mace, from Demenissian Delegation)
Gale I (skill)
Howling of Chaos (skill)
Stock up on 100+ grilled meat before the Kearush fight. His attacks hit hard and recovery items are essential.
The horse taming in Unwelcomed Guests has a hidden timer before the horse bucks you off, but you can retry as many times as needed.
Double-Sided Invitation and Exposed Plot are purely narrative quests with no combat. Use these moments to restock and upgrade gear.
After Exposed Plot, the story transitions directly into the Black and White arc.
