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Overview

This walkthrough covers the full main story of Crimson Desert, guiding you through every chapter from the opening ambush to the final confrontation. The campaign follows Kliff and the Greymane mercenaries across the continent of Pywel as they rebuild their faction after a devastating betrayal.

The main story is divided into a Prologue and eight numbered chapters. Each chapter contains multiple story arcs, and each arc groups several individual quests together. Completing the main story takes roughly 40 to 60 hours depending on playstyle. Players who also tackle faction quests, challenges, and exploration content can expect well over 100 hours of total playtime.

Chapter Directory

The table below lists every chapter, its story arcs, the number of quests, and the key locations you visit during that chapter.

Chapter	Title	Quest Arcs	Quest Count	Key Locations
Prologue	Dead of Night	Ambush, Unknown Space	4	Hill of No Return, Three Saints' Falls
Chapter 1	The First Encounter	Trials of Kindness, Trace	9	City of Hernand, Hernand Castle
Chapter 2	Golden Greed	Unexpected Gift, Hernand in Chaos, The End of Greed	16	Hernand, Springtide Mill, Goldleaf Tradepost
Chapter 3	Howling Hill	Homestead, The Face Behind the Mask, Pioneering	17	Greymane Camp, Howling Hill
Chapter 4	The Price of Knowledge	Mysterious Iron Pot, Daily Life, Forbidden Knowledge	13	Kilnden Workshop, Scholastone
Chapter 5	Guest Unbidden	Uninvited Guest, Black and White	10	Demeniss, Spire of Soaring
Chapter 6	Cracks in the Shield	Blazing Beacon, Under the Banner Pike Again, Turning Tides, The Undying Shields	15	Frontlines, Battlefield Encampments
Chapter 7	Homecoming	Dawn Mist, Dawnrise, Decisive Battle, Twisted Fate	19	Pailune, Silverwolf Mountain
Chapter 8	Blood Coronation	Ashen Steps, To Demeniss, Traitor	15	Pailune, Demeniss

Prologue: Dead of Night

The Prologue opens with Kliff discovering his fallen comrades after an ambush and ends with his arrival at the City of Hernand. It introduces core mechanics including combat, movement, and the first boss fight against Myurdin. The Prologue contains two quest arcs and four quests total.

Ambush

Quest	Summary
Unfamiliar Lands	Kliff awakens at the Hill of No Return and finds his surviving Greymane comrades after the ambush.
In Ashes	The Black Bears launch a direct attack. Fight alongside Oongka, Naira, and Yann to repel the attackers, then face Myurdin in the game's first boss encounter.

Unknown Space

Quest	Summary
Realm of Uncertainty	Kliff awakens in a mysterious dimension called the Corridor of the Void. Serves as the movement tutorial for jumping, vaulting, and wall climbing.
New Journey	Learn the Blinding Flash skill, navigate dark areas with your lantern, and exit the Abyss. Meet Sebastian at Three Saints' Falls and ride toward Hernand.

Chapter 1: The First Encounter

In Chapter 1, Kliff arrives at the City of Hernand and works to build trust with the locals while learning core game systems. The chapter contains two quest arcs and nine quests. It concludes with Kliff gaining the Flight ability and returning to Hernand.

Trials of Kindness

Quest	Summary
Where Rumors Gather	Head to the notice board by Bluemont Manor to learn about the city and its people.
Mysterious Man	Encounter a strange figure in Hernand who sets events in motion.
True Wisdom in Kindness	Give a copper coin to a beggar near the sewers to receive a Shabby Wooden Key. Descend into the Hernand Sewers and find a bound noblewoman to receive a Sealed Letter.
Actions Speak Louder than Words	Visit Muckroot Ranch and help the couple Arlan and Lauren. Clean their chimney for the Hernandian Attire reward.
Heart Beyond Borders	Rescue a cat from a rooftop for Rulupee. One of several optional objectives in the city.

Trace

Quest	Summary
Mystical Key	Use the Engraved Key on the Alchemist's Chamber inside Hernand Castle. Open the shining chest for a Faded Abyss Artifact and enter the Abyss Gate.
Polar Opposites	The White Crow grants you the Axiom Force. Rotate two discs until blue light reaches the building to complete the circuit.
Abyss Without Balance	Travel to the Skybridge Gate and manipulate an alignment device using the Axiom Force. Navigate floating islands in the Ethereal Pathway and learn the Force Palm skill.
Woman in White	The White Crow grants the Flight ability, allowing you to return to the City of Hernand and conclude Chapter 1.

Chapter 2: Golden Greed

In Chapter 2, the focus shifts to the corruption within Hernand. Kliff uncovers a conspiracy connecting bandits to the Goldleaf Merchant Guild. This chapter has three quest arcs and 16 quests, with two major boss fights against Matthias and Kailok the Hornsplitter.

Unexpected Gift

Quest	Summary
Where the Light Leads	Follow Shai's Pendant light to Lioncrest Watchtower. Clear bandit forces and use flaming arrows to burn foliage blocking the door.
Memory Fragment	Climb the watchtower and find the Visione helm, which lets you read Memory Fragments showing recorded visions.
Reunion	Meet Rulupee and learn about her friend Bilwise. Follow the cat Jiji to an Abyss Cresset and learn the Focus skill.

Hernand in Chaos

Quest	Summary
For Honor	Duel Matthias from the Order of Light in Hernand Square. Observe his attacks to learn the Pump Kick skill.
Awestruck	Meet Barden Middler (the Hernand Marshal), who presents Marquis Serkis' request regarding brigands.
Shadow Cast Over the River	Liberate Springtide Mill by defeating enough enemies to clear the hostile control bar.
Where Misery Gathers	The mill's notice board unlocks four connected investigation quests.
Trial After Trial	Investigate stolen cattle at the Hernand Farmhouse and discover merchant collusion with bandits.
The Man Trapped in the Mire	Speak with Ibano at Capra Pasture about stolen goat horns and defeat bandits at a river camp.
Missing Companion	Help a child named Willian find his lost sheep Wooly at a bandit camp across the Nas River.
Secrets Hidden in the Dark	Follow a drunk Greymane named Boris to a bandit-occupied cave and discover Kailok's involvement.

The End of Greed

Quest	Summary
The Dark Veil	Completing all investigation quests reveals the conspiracy connecting every case to Kailok and the Goldleaf Merchant Guild.
The Flames of Greed	The conflict escalates at the Goldleaf Tradepost. Speak with Shakatu and rescue townsfolk from a burning building.
Kidnapped Healer	Rescue Hubert from a bandit camp southwest of Unicorn Cliff.
Rebellion or Revolution	Travel to the Goldleaf Guildhouse at Unicorn Cliff and defeat Kailok the Hornsplitter. Shakatu assumes control of the guild.
Cheers Echoing From the Edge	Celebrate the victory and conclude Chapter 2.

Chapter 3: Howling Hill

In Chapter 3, the focus shifts to rebuilding. Kliff establishes a new home base at the Greymane Camp, investigates a sinister presence near the settlement, and recruits surviving Greymane members. This chapter has three quest arcs and 17 quests.

Homestead

Quest	Summary
Old Friend	Reunite with an old ally who helps establish the initial camp.
First Step to Rebuilding	Begin constructing the basic facilities needed for the Greymane settlement.
A Fresh Start	Gather resources and materials to build up the camp's infrastructure.
Reward for Their Sweat	Complete building tasks and receive rewards for the camp's progress.
Return of the Comrade	More Greymane allies arrive at the camp, expanding the faction's numbers.
Familiar Curses	Dark omens hint at threats beyond ordinary bandits lurking near the settlement.

The Face Behind the Mask

Quest	Summary
Return	Begin investigating a suspicious estate near the Greymane settlement.
Traces in the Manor	Explore the estate and uncover evidence of unnatural activity.
Nonhuman	Discover that something inhuman threatens the region around the camp.
Seed of Unease	The threat becomes more concrete as unsettling events escalate.
Dance with the Devil	Confront the source of the supernatural threat in a tense encounter that forces the Greymanes to face dangers beyond bandits.

Pioneering

Quest	Summary
Hope After the Draught	Head out across the region to find surviving Greymane members scattered after the betrayal.
Scattered Comrades	Locate and recruit additional survivors to strengthen the faction.
Rumors from the Sawmill	Investigate reports of trouble at a nearby sawmill.
A Gentle Touch	Help the community around Howling Hill with local challenges.
Bustling Hill	The settlement begins to thrive as new facilities and residents arrive.
Greymanes Reunited	The faction's initial rebuilding phase is complete. Unlocks new camp facilities and dispatch missions.

Chapter 4: The Price of Knowledge

In Chapter 4, Kliff pursues forbidden secrets tied to the Abyss. The chapter begins at the Kilnden Workshop with a mysterious artifact and leads through Scholastone and ancient ruins. It contains three quest arcs: Mysterious Iron Pot (4 quests), Daily Life (2 quests), and Forbidden Knowledge (7 quests) for a total of 13 quests. Key encounters include challenging platforming at the Spire of the Stars and revelations about the consequences of meddling with Abyss knowledge.

See the full Chapter 4 walkthrough for detailed quest-by-quest guidance.

Chapter 5: Guest Unbidden

In Chapter 5, political tensions rise as representatives from Demeniss arrive with unclear motives. The chapter has two quest arcs: Uninvited Guest (4 quests) and Black and White (6 quests). The arc culminates in a boss fight against the Crowcaller, an enemy cloaked in darkness who dissolves into black particles to close distance. The chapter ends with the path opening toward the Spire of Soaring.

See the full Chapter 5 walkthrough for detailed quest-by-quest guidance.

Chapter 6: Cracks in the Shield

In Chapter 6, war erupts and the Greymanes are thrust into large-scale combat for the first time. The chapter has four quest arcs: Blazing Beacon (3 quests), Under the Banner Pike Again (3 quests), Turning Tides (4 quests), and The Undying Shields (5 quests). Key moments include siege defense sequences where you hold the line against waves of enemies, and a betrayal that strikes at the worst possible moment.

See the full Chapter 6 walkthrough for detailed quest-by-quest guidance.

Chapter 7: Homecoming

In Chapter 7, Kliff returns to Pailune and leads the Greymanes in liberating the region from enemy forces. The chapter has four quest arcs: Dawn Mist (5 quests), Dawnrise (6 quests), Decisive Battle (6 quests), and Twisted Fate (2 quests). The Battle at Silverwolf Mountain is a landmark fight, and the chapter sets up the final escalation heading into Chapter 8.

See the full Chapter 7 walkthrough for detailed quest-by-quest guidance.

Chapter 8: Blood Coronation

In Chapter 8, the story reaches its climax. Kliff travels to Demeniss for a decisive campaign. The chapter has three quest arcs: Ashen Steps (4 quests), To Demeniss (9 quests), and Traitor (2 quests). Major encounters include a boss battle against Fortain, the Cursed Knight and the dramatic Blood Coronation sequence. The Traitor arc delivers a story revelation that sets up the endgame.

See the full Chapter 8 walkthrough for detailed quest-by-quest guidance.

Tips

Explore thoroughly: Sealed Abyss Artifacts and hidden chests are scattered across every region. Many trigger challenge quests with useful rewards.
Use Watch and Learn: Observe enemy attacks during boss fights to learn new skills. Some skills can only be obtained this way.
Keep your inventory stocked: Inventory starts at 20 slots. Standard Inventory Expansion Tools add 3 slots each. Collect them from quest rewards and exploration.
Cook before boss fights: Meals from cooking provide valuable stat buffs. Grilled Meat is easy to farm from hunting grounds.
Activate Abyss Nexus points: These serve as fast travel locations. Activate every one you find to save travel time.
Check notice boards: Liberated locations like Springtide Mill have notice boards that unlock faction quests with additional rewards and story context.
Upgrade equipment regularly: Visit blacksmiths to refine weapons and armor. The Grindstone in Hernand Castle resharpens blades for free.
Use Memory Fragments: The Visione helm reveals hidden Memory Fragments that provide lore and sometimes unlock secret paths or items.

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