Witch's Apprentice
Hexe Marie offers to teach you advanced alchemy if you gather rare ingredients from the Deep Forest.
Stats & Info
How to Obtain
- Find Hexe Marie's hut in the Deep Forest (only spawns at night)
- Complete her initial challenge first — survive her attack for 30 seconds
- Available in Chapter 4
About This Quests Category
All side quests in Crimson Desert with rewards, missable flags, and walkthrough tips.
Tips & Strategy
- Required ingredients: 10x Moonpetal, 5x Shadowcap Mushroom, 3x Crystal Dust
- Moonpetals are time-limited (only at night, spoil in 1 in-game day)
- Completing this unlocks the Master Alchemist skill
- Reward: 'Witch's Apprentice' title + exclusive alchemy recipes
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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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