Overview
Where the Light Leads is the first main quest in Chapter 2: Golden Greed of Crimson Desert. After returning from the Abyss during Chapter 1, Kliff follows a glowing pendant southwest of the City of Hernand to a bandit-occupied watchtower. The quest teaches fire arrow mechanics and offers multiple climbing approaches to reach the top of Lioncrest Watchtower.
Quest Details
Detail | Info |
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Chapter | Chapter 2: Golden Greed |
Sub-Chapter | Unexpected Gift |
Previous Quest | |
Next Quest | |
Location | Lioncrest Watchtower, southwest of City of Hernand |
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Rewards | Arrow x10 |
Walkthrough
Travel to Lioncrest Watchtower
Open your map and locate the quest marker southwest of the City of Hernand. The area may still be covered by fog of war if you have not explored this direction yet. Ride your horse along the road heading southwest until the objective updates on approach.
Defeat the Bandits
Around ten bandits occupy the watchtower courtyard. Several archers sit on elevated platforms while melee fighters patrol the ground level. Take out the archers first since their ranged attacks can chip away at your health while you fight everyone else. Light attacks (R1/RB) are good for stamina conservation against groups. Save heavy attacks (R2/RT) for shield carriers who block your lighter swings.
If you are running low on healing items, backtrack to the meat vendor in Hernand and cook grilled meat at the pot nearby. Each piece restores 80 HP, which goes a long way this early in the game.
Ascend the Watchtower
After the courtyard is clear, you need to get up to the top floor. There are a few ways to do this:
Fire Arrows: Hold L2/LT to draw your bow, then position the arrow tip in a nearby torch flame to ignite it. Shoot the flaming arrow at the vines and shrubbery blocking the watchtower entrance. The vegetation burns away, opening the path to the stairs inside.
Focused Light: Combine L1 + R1, then hold L1/LB with RB to project a beam of light that also clears the vines.
Climbing Shortcut: Skip the puzzle entirely by scaling the exterior wall. Jump and use three consecutive Force Palm strikes mid-air (press R3 three times while airborne) to gain height. Rest on window ledges to recover stamina between climbs.
Reach the Top Floor
Whichever method you choose, make your way up the interior stairs to the top floor. You will find a study area filled with boxes, books, and treasure. Reaching this room completes the quest and immediately begins the next one.
Notes
There is a small locked chest on the top floor near some boxes. You can open it while wearing a disguise, but doing so costs 5 Hernandian Contribution points. The chest contains Iron Ore, Stone, and a Light Copper Pouch.
This quest introduces the fire arrow mechanic, which comes up again in later chapters when you need to burn through environmental obstacles.
The climbing shortcut using Force Palm is faster but requires decent stamina management. If you run out mid-climb, Kliff falls.