NOTE: This article was last updated on March 23 to add a full chapter list. We’ll add more info as we explore Pywel and discover more quests and rewards in Crimson Desert.
Crimson Desert has a massive world filled with an exciting amount of content. This includes missions, bosses, puzzles, and a ton of side content and mini games. With so much to do, you will need to know how many chapters are in Crimson Desert, which quests are important, and what they reward us. To do that, you can use our Crimson Desert chapter list and all quests guide that includes a list of all quests, their locations, and rewards. So, here are all the chapters, quests, faction quests, and challenges in Crimson Desert.
Crimson Desert Chapter List and Main Quests

Crimson Desert has a total of 442 missions, including main and side content. There are 14 chapters in total (including prologue and epilogue) in Crimson Desert, and each chapter has its own different quest groups, which are further divided into separate quests.
You have to complete all the quests in every quest group to get a hundred percent completion in every chapter. Here are all the chapters and main quests in Crimson Desert:
| Chapter Names | Quest Group | Quest Names | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prologue: Dead of Night | Ambush | Unfamiliar Lands | – |
| In Ashes | |||
| Unknown Space | Realm of Uncertainty | Medium Bag, Oats x10, Blackberry x5 | |
| New Journey | |||
| Chapter 1: The First Encounter | Trials of Kindness | Where Rumors Gather | Hernandian Attire, Engraved Key, Medium Bag x2, Lentils x10, Apple x5 |
| Mysterious Man | |||
| True Wisdom in Kindness | |||
| Actions Speak Louder than Words | |||
| Heart Beyond Borders | |||
| Trace | Mystical Key | Axiom Force, Force Palm, Flight, Palmar Pill, Faded Abyss Artifact | |
| Polar Opposites | |||
| Abyss Without Balance | |||
| Woman in White | |||
| Chapter 2: Golden Greed | Unexpected Gift | Where the Light Leads | Visione, Nature’s Grasp, Focus |
| Memory Fragment | |||
| Reunion | |||
| Hernand in Chaos | For Honor | – | |
| Awestruck | |||
| Shadow Cast Over the River | |||
| Where Misery Gathers | |||
| Trial After Trial | |||
| The Man Trapped in the Mire | |||
| Missing Companion | |||
| Secrets Hidden in the Dark | |||
| The End of Greed | The Dark Veil | Abyss Artifact, Medium Bag, Iron Ore x7, Copper Ore x2, Sword of the Lord | |
| The Flames of Greed | |||
| Kidnapped Healer | |||
| Rebellion or Revolution | |||
| Cheers Echoing From the Edge | |||
| Chapter 3: Howling Hill | Homestead | Old Friend | Greymane Camp, Damiane, Iron Ore x5, Large Bag, Clear Soup x10 |
| First Step to Rebuilding | |||
| A Fresh Start | |||
| Reward for Their Sweat | |||
| Return of the Comrade | |||
| Familiar Curses | |||
| The Face Behind the Mask | Return | Sunset Reed Cloth Gloves, | |
| Traces in the Manor | |||
| Nonhuman | |||
| Seed of Unease | |||
| Dance with the Devil | |||
| Pioneering | Hope After the Draught | – | |
| Scattered Comrades | |||
| Rumors from the Sawmill | |||
| A Gentle Touch | |||
| Bustling Hill | |||
| Greymanes Reunited | |||
| Chapter 4: The Price of Knowledge | Mysterious Iron Pot | Kilnden Workshop | Kuku Pot |
| Kiln Repair at the Kilnden Workshop | |||
| The Mysterious Pot | |||
| The Iron Pot’s Usage | |||
| Daily Life | Disturbance at the Arena | Arena, Archery Contest | |
| Skilled in Archery | |||
| Forbidden Knowledge | The Words of Alustin | Scholastone Uniform, Abyss Artifact, Honey Tea x10 | |
| Scholastone | |||
| On the Right Path | |||
| Gate to the Otherworld | |||
| Spire of the Stars | |||
| Obsession and Madness | |||
| Casted Shadow | |||
| Chapter 5: Guest Unbidden | Uninvited Guest | Double-sided Invitation | The Grove’s Thorn, Swift I Abyss Core, Howling of Chaos Abyss Core |
| Unwelcomed Guests | |||
| Demenissian Delegation | |||
| Exposed Plot | |||
| Black and White | The Missing Seal | Gear Blueprint: Haste, Blackwing Leather Armor, Blackwing Mask, Tauria Curved Sword | |
| Crowcaller | |||
| The Crow’s Warning | |||
| Bloodwind | |||
| Secret at the Church | |||
| Toward the Nest (Spire of Soaring) | |||
| Chapter 6: Cracks in the Shield | Blazing Beacon | News | – |
| To the Battlefield | |||
| The Counterattack | |||
| Under the Banner Pike Again | Cradle of Defense | – | |
| The Touch of Deliverance | |||
| Fire on the Frontlines | |||
| Turning Tides | Fire Support | Whistling Arrow x10 | |
| In Ashes | |||
| Hidden Fangs | |||
| Reclamation | |||
| The Undying Shields | A Thousand Troops | Shield of Betrayal | |
| Traitor | |||
| All Quiet on the Front | |||
| News of Victory | |||
| Return Home | |||
| Chapter 7: Homecoming | Dawn Mist | Ashes of Treachery | Wolf’s Fang |
| Trust Lost | |||
| Bared Fang | |||
| Rekindled Hope | |||
| Podium of Resolve | |||
| Dawnrise | Shadows Over Pailune | Jackals’ Leather Helm, Jackals’ Leather Armor, Jackal Cloth Cloak, Hungering Fang Leather Cloak, Hungering Fang Leather Boots | |
| Driving out the Shadows | |||
| Lurking Wolves | |||
| Reclamation | |||
| Lonely Jackals | |||
| Resolution | |||
| Decisive Battle | The Counterattack | Melted Ambition, Oongka | |
| Unleashed Fury | |||
| The Final Bridge | |||
| Broken Claws | |||
| Battle at Silverwolf Mountain | |||
| Incomplete Victory | |||
| Twisted Fate | Ludvig’s Whereabouts | Ignir, Solas Plate Armor, Solas Plate Boots, Pailune Settlement Quests | |
| Time to Face Justice | |||
| Chapter 8: Blood Coronation | Ashen Steps | Healing Pailune | Golden Vanguard, Radiant Necklace, Abyss Artifact |
| A Bond | |||
| Ritual Preparations | |||
| Where the Wind Guides You | |||
| To Demeniss | Chasing a Shadow | – | |
| Blazing Fire | |||
| Whispering Shadows | |||
| Bloodied Invitation | |||
| Resolve Amidst a Storm | |||
| Preparations for Advance | |||
| Rebel Suppression | |||
| The Cursed Knight | |||
| The Blood Coronation | |||
| Traitor | Clue | ||
| A Fleeting Dream | |||
| Chapter 9: The Sage of the Desert | The Calling | An Unknown Voice | – |
| The Cloister of Enlightenment | |||
| Shattered Ties | Mark of the Scar | ||
| Shackles of Fate | |||
| Thinning Blade | Crossing Point | ||
| Unwavering Steps | |||
| Six Pensive Statues and the Evil Spirit | Morning Fog | ||
| Jijeong Temple in Chaos | |||
| Path to Enlightenment | |||
| Path of the Disciple | |||
| True Strength | |||
| Face the Inner Self | |||
| Veiled Witch | Fragments of Darkness | ||
| Pursuit Beyond the Veil | |||
| Black Witch | |||
| Enlightenment | The Cloister of Enlightenment (II) | ||
| The Sage of the Desert | |||
| New Perspectives | |||
| Lust for Power | |||
| Chapter 10: Counterattack | Secret Weapon | Untouchable | – |
| The Gate of War | |||
| Master of the Ironworks | |||
| Hidden Ace | |||
| Clockwork Insect Clash | |||
| Greater Firepower | Beating Heart | ||
| Invaders from the East | |||
| Frozen Hearted Predator | |||
| Lingering Shadow | |||
| Chapter 11: Truth and Reality | Brave New World | The City of Steel | – |
| Crossroads | |||
| Strange Manor | |||
| Fortress Keys | |||
| Truth and Lies | |||
| Foreboding Shadow | Master of a Forgotten Land | ||
| Whispers in the Wind | |||
| Cloud Castle Orbian | |||
| Chapter 12: The Abyss | The Final Battle | Precise Execution | – |
| Deferred Advance | |||
| Departure of the Brave | |||
| Forbidden gate | |||
| The Void | A Shadow in the Void | ||
| Blinding Darkness | |||
| Epilogue: Journey’s End | Journey’s End | A New Beginning | – |
| Peace in Hernand | |||
| The Unyielding Shields | |||
| The Heart of Pywel | |||
| The Desert’s Edge | |||
| The Enduring Flame | |||
| Evolving City | |||
| New Horizons |
How Many Faction Quests Are There in Crimson Desert?
The Factions quests are divided similarly, with each region having multiple factions and each faction having multiple quests. Here are all the Crimson Desert factions’ quests:
| Faction Names | Quest Group | Quest Count |
|---|---|---|
| Greymanes | Scattered Embers | 34 |
| Grounds of the Sunrise | 38 | |
| Greymane Commissions | 27 | |
| Hernand | House Celeste | 25 |
| House Serkis | 13 | |
| House Roberts | 10 | |
| House Alfonso | 6 | |
| Goldleaf Merchant Guild | 7 | |
| Vellua Fisherman’s Guild | 6 | |
| Pororin Forest Guardians | 24 | |
| Witches | 22 | |
| Hernadian Parish of Solumen | 6 | |
| Hernand Requests | 31 | |
| Hernand Commissions | 63 | |
| Hernand’s Politics | 14 | |
| Demeniss | Demeniss Commissions | 54 |
| Demeniss’s Politics | 5 | |
| Delesyia | Aeserion, the Great Serpent | 4 |
| Pailune | Pailune Militia | 27 |
| Beighen Tribe | 1 | |
| Antumbra Order | 17 | |
| Pailune’s Politics | 8 | |
| Total = 442 |
How Many Challenges Are There in Crimson Desert?
Other than quests, there are challenges that you can complete in the game that constitute solving puzzles, mastering weapons, and playing different mini-games. Here are all the challenges in Crimson Desert:
| Challenge Type | Category Name | Challenge Count |
|---|---|---|
| Exploration | Restoration — The Abyss | 40 |
| Wandering Footsteps — Secret Places | 60 | |
| The Thread in the Forest — Ancient Ruins | 37 | |
| Winding Paths — Mazes | 4 | |
| The Forgotten Sun — Sanctums | 16 | |
| Land Meets Sky — Spires | 8 | |
| NA | – | |
| Hazy Tales — Legendary Animals | 22 | |
| NA | – | |
| Mastery | Sword | 6 |
| Shield | 6 | |
| Bow | 6 | |
| Spear | 5 | |
| Two-Handed Weapon | 6 | |
| Cannon | 5 | |
| Rapier and Shield | 5 | |
| Gun | 5 | |
| Special Weapons | 10 | |
| Horse | 10 | |
| Combat | Training | 10 |
| Battle | 10 | |
| Operation | 10 | |
| Life | Hunting | – |
| Life | – | |
| Trade | – | |
| Above the Law | 10 | |
| Challenges and Changes / Greymane’s Vow | 9 | |
| Minigame | NA | – |
| Test of Strength | 4 | |
| Duel | 5 | |
| NA | – | |
| NA | – |
Currently, these are the only quests and challenges we have found in the game. We are constantly updating this guide as we find more quests. So wait a bit for the fully updated list with all Crimson Desert main and side missions.
Every Crimson Desert Quest Type

Crimson Desert quests can range from simple escort and fetch missions to defeating dragons and everything in between. Here are all the different types of Crimson Desert quests we have seen in the game so far:
- Fetch quests
- Escort missions
- Bounty hunting
- Open world random events (rescuing burning houses, catching thieves, saving hostages, etc)
- Puzzles
- Crimson Desert bosses
- Stronghold sieges
- Information gathering
These are only some of the quest types we have seen in Crimson Desert, and there are a lot more variations of these quest types. So you always stay on your toes while playing and exploring Crimson Desert’s map.
How to Obtain Quests in Crimson Desert
Quests can be obtained in various ways in Crimson Desert. You can stumble upon a book or note and read it to get a quest, or you can receive a letter for your next mission. There is a notice board in all major cities and towns with requests and bounties that you can consider taking.
Other than that, you can stumble upon world events that have their very own chain of side quests that you can complete. The main quests are given from the start, and you can follow them to get the next mission. Speak to as many NPCs as you can to get more quests out of them.

Completing missions in Crimson Desert is highly beneficial, even more so than in other games. Instead of XP, the Crimson Desert skill tree is tied to Abyss Artifacts and a unique mechanic named ‘Observing’. Abyss Artifacts can be obtained by completing missions, puzzles, and defeating bosses.
Certain skills are locked behind story and side missions, only giving players the chance to observe them when playing the mission itself. This makes completing missions, even side ones, highly beneficial.
So, that’s the full list of Crimson Desert missions. Have any questions or facing trouble completing a specific mission? Let us know in the comments below.
