Soul is making his way through the Crimson Desert, looking for clues about Lady Inanis’ daughter, the Cord, while also aiming to reach the Village of Lu. This part of the game can get tricky as you navigate various quests and interactions that may not be immediately clear, especially when it comes to finding key characters and items.
You’ll want to keep an eye out for specific locations and dialogues, as they play a major role in your progression. Taking the time to explore and interact with NPCs will dramatically impact your quest lines and rewards. Also, be sure to manage your resources—there’s plenty out there, but it’s easy to get sidetracked.
Before diving in, make sure you’ve upgraded your agility and have enough health potions in your inventory. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later when facing the challenges ahead!
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Thieves’ Camp |
| Objective | Complete various quests |
| Quests Involved | The Secrets of the Baishan Sect Tale, Honor Among Thieves, Healer’s Mercy |
Reach The Thieves’ Camp After defeating Jing Ye, head forward and drop down. You’ll see a bridge that leads to a small outpost. It’s straightforward, but don’t underestimate the enemies as you get close to the camp. Before crossing the bridge, drop down one more time to find a Memory Flower from the On Perfect Transcension set.
After defeating Jing Ye, head forward and drop down. You will see a bridge leading to a small outpost.
Before crossing the bridge, drop down one more time to find a Memory Flower from the On Perfect Transcension set.
Start The Secrets Of The Baishan Sect Tale After climbing back up, cross the bridge. There, you’ll encounter two sisters near the end. Speak to the one in blue , and she’ll mention her sister missing from the mountain lodge. This will automatically trigger The Secrets of the Baishan Sect Tale . You’ll now have a quest marker pointing you further east from your current location.
Head back up and cross the bridge. You will find two sisters standing near the end. Speak to the one in blue, and she will tell you that her other sister hasn’t returned from the mountain lodge yet.
This automatically starts The Secrets of the Baishan Sect Tale, and you will receive a quest marker showing where to go, which is further east from here.
Complete Honor Among Thieves Tale Upon entering the camp, go inside the tent to your right . Inside, you’ll find a thief who will inquire about the Nimble Thief. If you’ve been exploring well, you should have already encountered the Nimble Thief and obtained the Blood Letter from him . This plays a vital role in your conversation with the camp thief. He’ll test your knowledge with three questions. All the clues you need are in that letter, and don’t sweat it—if you mess up, just talk to the thief again for another chance.
As soon as you enter the camp, go inside the tent to your right to find the thief you need. Speak to him, and he will ask you about the Nimble Thief.
Since we’ve been exploring quite a lot, we have already found the Nimble Thief. This is the enemy we sneaked behind and obtained the Blood Letter from the Nimble Thief.
Despite showing it to the thief, he still has his suspicions and wants to test Soul’s knowledge of the Nimble Thief. He asks you three questions, and you need to answer them correctly.
All the clues to these questions are in that letter, if you’re wondering. Don’t worry, even if you answer incorrectly, simply speak to the thief again to get another chance to answer.
Below are all the correct answers to his questions:
Q: What did the Nimble Thief do at thirteen?
A: Stole a patron’s jade belt.
Q: What did the head of the hairpin look like?
A: A butterfly.
Q: What became of the poor family’s child?
A: The letter didn’t mention the child. It seems his fate is unknown.
Q: What did the head of the hairpin look like?
A: A butterfly.
Q: What became of the poor family’s child?
A: The letter didn’t mention the child. It seems his fate is unknown.
Answering all questions correctly will reassure the thief of your intention. He’ll express his sorrow for the Nimble Thief and offer you a reward.
You’ll receive the Silent Wrap as a reward, a support accessory reducing noise from footsteps and assassinations by 50%.
As a reward, you receive the Silent Wrap. This support accessory reduces the noise of footsteps and assassinations by 50%.
Touch The Crane Bell At the Thieves’ Camp, locate the Crane Bell. Interact with it to initiate a flashback that takes place a year prior, featuring Zuo Shang discussing plans with Huangxing. This reveals Zuo’s intention to sabotage the operation in the Crimson Forest and illustrates the depth of his treachery; he wished to gain power at significant cost.
There is a Crane Bell at the Thieves’ Camp. Interact with it to see another flashback. This one takes place one year ago and shows Zuo Shang having a conversation with Huangxing.
Zuo Shang was plotting to sabotage the operation that took place in the Crimson Forest.
He planned to make Master Yuyin disappear, and in return, he asked for the Chord to be delivered. Both parties would gain an advantage in terms of power.
Zuo Shang has been a traitor for so long, and we never knew. From what we’ve seen in these memories, he wanted to go against the Mandate and seize power for himself.
Start A Healer’s Mercy Tale When you find Yu’er, she’s already made it to her location, not willing to risk herself further. Engage in conversation and opt for “The Wounded in the Woods” dialogue option. Yu’er was able to use her medicine to save several lives. However, some of the wounded are still hiding in the forest. You’ll receive Yu’er’s Life-Saving Pill and a map directing you to four thieves needing rescue.
To your surprise, you find that Yu’er has made it to her destination. She simply couldn’t stay and put herself at risk. During the conversation, you can select the “The Wounded in the Woods” dialogue option, so pick it.
With the medicine Yu’er gave to the wounded, she was able to save the lives of the people here. However, all the wounded have now made their way to the camp, while some of them are still hiding in the forest.
Yu’er gives you the Yu’er Life-Saving Pill, while the thief gives you a map marking the locations of the four thieves we can save.
Progress A Healer’s Mercy Tale Li The “Flying Rat” Location The first thief is west of the camp. Fast travel to the Outlaw Trap Bell and enter the cave ahead. You’ll find the wounded thief lying on the ground. Interact with him to give him the pill to save his life.
Li The “Flying Rat” Location
The closest one is just west of the camp. Fast travel to the Outlaw Trap Bell and enter the cave ahead.
You will find the wounded thief lying on the ground. Interact with him to give him the pill, which saves his life.
Zhou The “Lean Monkey” Location
Zhou The “Lean Monkey” Location
Another thief is in an underground passage near the Outlaw Trap Bell. Venture down and head to where you found Quick Hand’s treasure chest; he’ll be against the wall.
Progress The Wily Hare’s Three Dens Collectible Quest: Crimson Forest Hideout Return to the Thieves’ Camp and head west to meet a thief sitting off to the side. Speak to him, and he’ll guide you to Quick Hand Zhang’s hideout just ahead. He drops a hint: look for throwing knives stuck with copper coins—they emit a unique sound. Jump up and open the door to enter the cave, where you’ll find Quick Hand Zhang. After saving him, you’ll earn the Quick Hand Pendant , increasing one-handed weapon damage by 10% .
Back at the Thieves’ Camp, head west and you will encounter a thief sitting to the side. Speak to him, and he directs you toward Quick Hand Zhang’s hideout, which is just ahead, behind him.
Quick Hand Zhang sells various upgrade materials which are added directly to your Bell store, saving you the hassle of backtracking.
For now, jump up and open the door, then go inside the cave to meet the mysterious Quick Hand Zhang. Speak to the mysterious thief, and he gives you the Quick Hand Pendant as a reward for saving him earlier.
This is an offensive accessory that increases one-handed weapon damage by 10%.
You can purchase a variety of upgrade materials from Quick Hand Zhang, and all these items are added to your Bell store, so you don’t have to go back and forth whenever you need something.
Start The Quick Hand’s Request Collectible Quest: Crimson Desert
Start The Quick Hand’s Request Collectible Quest: Crimson Desert
While speaking to Quick Hand Zhang, select “Relics across the land”. He’ll task you with recovering unique relics scattered across Wulin.
Every region has specific treasures that you need to collect. Once you gather all items in a set, return to reclaim your reward.
Just remember to locate each region’s hideout first to acquire the treasure list needed for the rewards.
Each region has its own set of treasures that Quick Hand Zhang is looking for. Once Soul collects all the treasures belonging to a particular set, he can return to Quick Hand Zhang’s hideout in that region to redeem them for a reward.
Keep in mind that you must first find the hideout in each region to obtain its treasure list and claim your reward.
You may have already collected some of the required treasures while exploring, but you’ll need to find the remaining ones before returning to that region’s hideout to complete the set and claim your prize.
Exit The Thief’s Camp After completing tasks in the hideout, make your way west. You’ll spot Order soldiers below while traversing the cliff’s edge. Keep going through the cave, where you’ll find another Memory Flower from the On Perfect Transcension set.
Exit the hideout and continue west. From the cliff here, you can spot one of the Order soldiers hunting you down as they roam along the stream below.
Continue along the path and go through the cave. You will find another Memory Flower from the On Perfect Transcension set.
Quick Hand’s Request Collectible Quest: Crimson Desert, First Treasure
Quick Hand’s Request Collectible Quest: Crimson Desert, First Treasure
Delve further into the cave, defeat the enemies, and open the green chest to your left. You obtain Bloodstained Steal, one of Quick Hand’s treasures.
Finding green chests like this is essential as they contain relics needed for the Quick Hand’s Request Collectible Quest.
Each time you find a green chest like this one, it contains a relic that progresses the Quick Hand’s Request Collectible Quest.
Unlock The Forest Outpost Courtyard Door Keep moving through the cave until you reach the forest. You’ll see a group of enemies fighting along with a collectible. The door in front of you won’t open from this side, so use the stairs to the side to proceed. Defeat the enemies for the Apprentice Healer’s Memory , a future upgrade material. For now, ignore it until you can upgrade your medicine later.
Continue through the cave until you make your way out and return to the forest. Behind you, you’ll find a group of enemies fighting, along with a collectible you can pick up.
In front of you, the door cannot be opened from this side, so take the stairs to the side to continue. Head up, and more enemies are waiting for you.
Defeat them to obtain the Apprentice Healer’s Memory, which is a medicine upgrade material. Ignore it for now, as you won’t be able to upgrade your medicine until much later in the game.
Obtain A Blackstone Shard
Obtain A Blackstone Shard
Enter the house with the red lantern and open the chest to find a Blackstone Shard.
Obtain The Forest Outpost Courtyard Door Key
Obtain The Forest Outpost Courtyard Door Key
Enter the house with the torch and stairs, and pick up the Forest Outpost Courtyard Door Key from the table. With this in hand, you can unlock the door down below.
Head back down and use the key to unlock the door. Interact with the Bell to reveal the surrounding map and save your progress.
Reach The Cliff Of Longing Bell
Reach The Cliff Of Longing Bell
Ascend the hill, where you’ll hear a scream from the house above. Follow the noise to your next destination.
Cross the wooden bridge and climb the stairs. Stay stealthy to assassinate enemies. Continue up the rocks until you arrive at a Bell overlooking the Village of Lu.
Activate the Bell to reveal the map. Feel free to chat with the puppets nearby, if you wish.
Cross the wooden bridge and climb the stairs. Sneak around the enemies here and assassinate them. From here, climb up the rocks and continue uphill to reach a Bell overlooking the Village of Lu.
Activate the Bell to reveal the surrounding map. You can also speak to the puppets around here if you want.
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