Dead of Night
The prologue of Crimson Desert where Kliff's Greymane mercenary camp is invaded by the Black Bears. This opening sequence introduces the player to basic combat mechanics and sets the main story into motion. It serves as the catalyst for Kliff's journey across the continent of Pywel.
Stats & Info
How to Obtain
- Automatically triggers when starting a new game
- Leads into Chapter 1: The First Encounter
About This Quests Category
All side quests in Crimson Desert with rewards, missable flags, and walkthrough tips.
Tips & Strategy
- Use this quest to learn the basic combat controls and mechanics
- Pay attention to the tutorial prompts for blocking, dodging, and using Spirit skills
- Orange markers on the map indicate main quest objectives
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Editorial Credits
Compiled by Elena Rodriguez, Database & Tools Engineer · Cross-checked by David Liu, QA Editor · Stat values verified against in-game testing · Last data refresh: 2026-09-01
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How We Verify This Data
Every entry in the Crimson Desert Strats database is verified through a 3-step process:
1. Primary source extraction: Data is first extracted from Pearl Abyss's official Korean / English patch notes, developer diaries, and beta client data mines. Each datum cites its source.
2. In-game verification: Our QA team re-derives every stat in-game using a controlled test setup (same character level, same gear, same buffs, 10+ trials per datum). Outliers are re-tested.
3. Community cross-check: Final values are spot-checked against r/CrimsonDesert and Korean gaming community Inven for consensus. Disagreements are noted in the entry.