Legacy launch-era guide · Not reverified for the current patch. Check updates

Quests & Bounties

The Greymane mercenary company at camp — most early quests t
The Greymane mercenary company at camp — most early quests tie back to your band and faction reputation. — Source: Crimson Desert / Pearl Abyss

📜Main Story — 14 Chapters

Structure (no spoilers)

The main quest spans 14 chapters (~50–80h). Each chapter has clear stage goals; following them unlocks regions, bosses and the camp. Chapter-gated bosses are real walls — if stuck, explore and gear up rather than brute-forcing.

📋430+ Quests

How side quests work
  • NPC dialogue: most side quests trigger from conversations — talk to everyone with a marker.
  • Hidden quests: found in non-obvious places (eavesdrop, unusual locations, follow-up on rumors).
  • Bounties: hunt target enemies for gear/materials.
  • Dungeon & boss hunts: tie into ability unlocks.

🤝Faction Favor & Contribution

Help villagers, earn rewards

Faction/contribution currency comes from helping settlements. It exchanges for special rewards (gear, materials, cosmetics) — a reliable way to fill gaps in your build without grinding.

🔍Quest ↔ Ability Links

Quests are power gates

Many abilities, mounts and boss encounters are quest-locked. If an ability seems missing, check quest logs first — the answer is usually a side quest chain you haven't started.