All Main story chapters and quests in Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert has plenty of quests for you to sink your hours into, and the main story itself is divided into different Chapters and Arcs. Spread across 12 different Chapters, the main campaign of Crimson Desert is pretty expansive. Completing them will take a fair bit of time, and more so if you're also concentrating on clearing the side content. This guide will provide you with a complete list of all the chapters and quests that you get to complete as part of the main campaign. All Crimson Desert Main campaign chapters and quests The table below has the names of every main story quest you can complete inside the game. Screenshot by Destructoid First, here's the list of all 12 chapters (14 if you count the Prologue and the Epilogue) all the Arcs. Prologue: Dead of NightAmbushUnknown Space The First EncounterTrials of KindnessTrace Golden GreedUnexpected GiftHernand in ChaosThe End of Greed Howling HillHomesteadThe Face Behind the MaskPioneering The Price of KnowledgeMysterious Iron PotDaily LifeForbidden Knowledge Guest UnbiddenUninvited GuestBlack and White Cracks in the ShieldBlazing BeaconUnder the Banner Pike AgainTurning TidesThe Undying Shields HomecomingDawn MistDawnriseDecisive BattleTwisted Fate Blood CoronationAshen StepsThe DemenissTraitor The Sage of the DesertThe CallingShattered TiesThinning BladeSix Pensive Statues and the Evil SpiritVeiled WitchEnlightenment CounterattackSecret WeaponGreater Firepower Truth and RealityBrave New WorldForeboding Shadow The AbyssThe Final BattleThe Void Epilogue: Journey's EndJourney's EndChapterArcQuestsPrologue: Dead of the NightAmbushUnfamiliar LandsIn AshesPrologue: Dead of the NightUnknown SpaceRealm of UncertaintyNew JourneyChapter 1: The First EncounterTrials of KindnessWhere Rumors GatherMysterious ManTrue Wisdom in KindnessActions Speak Louder Than WordsHearts Beyond BordersChapter 1: The First EncounterTraceMystical KeyPolar OppositesAbyss Without BalanceWoman in WhiteChapter 2: Golden CreedUnexpected GiftWhere the Light LeadsMemory FragmentReunionChapter 2: Golden CreedHernand in ChaosFor HonorAwestruckShadow Cast Over the RiverWhere Misery GathersTrial After TrialThe Man Trapped in the MireMissing CompanionSecrets Hidden in the DarkChapter 2: Golden CreedThe End of GreedThe Dark VeilThe Flames of GreedKidnapped HealerRebellion of RevolutionCheers Echoing From the EdgeChapter 3: Howling HillHomesteadOld FriendFirst Step to RebuildingA Fresh StartReward for Their SweatReturn of the ComradeFamiliar CursesChapter 3: Howling HillThe Face Behind the MaskReturnTraces in the ManorNonhumanSeed of UneaseDance with the DevilChapter 3: Howling HillPioneeringHope After the DraughtScattered ComradesRumors from the SawmillA Gentle TouchBustling HillGreymanes ReunitedChapter 4: The Prince of KnowledgeMysetrious Iron PotKilnden WorkshopKiln Repair at the Kilnden WorkshopThe Mysterious PotThe Iron Pot's UsageChapter 4: The Prince of KnowledgeDaily LifeDisturbance at the ArenaSkilled in ArcheryChapter 4: The Prince of KnowledgeForbidden KnowledgeThe Words of AlustinScholastoneOn the Right PathGate to the OtherworldSpire of the StarsObsession and MadnessCasted ShadowChapter 5: Guest UnbiddenUninvited GuestDouble-sided InvitationUnwelcomed GuestsDemenissian DelegationExposed PlotChapter 5: Black and WhiteBlack and WhiteThe Missing SealCrowcallerThe Crow's WarningBloodwindSecret at the ChurchToward the NestChapter 6: Cracks in the ShieldBlazing BeaconNewsTo the BattlefieldThe CounterattackChapter 6: Cracks in the ShieldUnder the Banner Pike AgainCradle of DefenseThe Touch of DeliveranceFire on the FrontlinesChapter 6: Cracks in the ShieldTurning TidesFire SupportIn AshesHidden FangsReclamationChapter 6: Cracks in the ShieldThe Unyielding ShieldsA Thousand TroopsTraitorAll Quiet on the FrontNews of VictoryReturn HomeChapter 7: HomecomingDawn MistAshes of TreacheryTrust LostBared FangRekindled HopePodium of ResolveChapter 7: HomecomingDawnriseShadows Over PailuneDriving out the ShadowsLurking WolvesReclamation (II)Lonely JackalsResolutionChapter 7: HomecomingDecisive BattleShadows Over PailuneDriving out the ShadowsThe CounterattackUnleashed FuryThe Final BridgeBroken ClawsBattle at Silverwolf MountainIncomplete VictoryChapter 7: HomecomingTwisted FateLudvig's WhereaboutsTime to Face JusticeChapter 8: Blood CoronationAshen StepsHealing PailuneA BondRitual PreparationsWhere the Wind Guides YouChapter 8: Blood CoronationTo DemenissChasing a ShadowBlazing FireWhispering ShadowsBloodied InvitationResolve Amidst a StormRebel SuppressionThe Cursed KnightThe Blood CoronationChapter 8: Blood CoronationTraitorClueA Fleeting DreamChapter 9: The Sage of the DesertThe CallingAn Unknown VoiceThe Cloister of EnlightenmentChapter 9: The Sage of the DesertShattered TiesMark of the ScarShackles of FateChapter 9: The Sage of the DesertThinning BladeCrossing PointUnwavering StepsChapter 9: The Sage of the DesertSix Pensive Statues and the Evil SpiritMorning FogJijeong Temple in ChaosP

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All Main story chapters and quests in Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert has plenty of quests for you to sink your hours into, and the main story itself is divided into different Chapters and Arcs.

Spread across 12 different Chapters, the main campaign of Crimson Desert is pretty expansive. Completing them will take a fair bit of time, and more so if you're also concentrating on clearing the side content.

This guide will provide you with a complete list of all the chapters and quests that you get to complete as part of the main campaign.

All Crimson Desert Main campaign chapters and quests

The table below has the names of every main story quest you can complete inside the game.

Screenshot by Destructoid First, here's the list of all 12 chapters (14 if you count the Prologue and the Epilogue) all the Arcs.

Prologue: Dead of Night

Ambush
Unknown Space

The First Encounter

Trials of Kindness
Trace

Golden Greed

Unexpected Gift
Hernand in Chaos
The End of Greed

Howling Hill

Homestead
The Face Behind the Mask
Pioneering

The Price of Knowledge

Mysterious Iron Pot
Daily Life
Forbidden Knowledge

Guest Unbidden

Uninvited Guest
Black and White

Cracks in the Shield

Blazing Beacon
Under the Banner Pike Again
Turning Tides
The Undying Shields

Homecoming

Dawn Mist
Dawnrise
Decisive Battle
Twisted Fate

Blood Coronation

Ashen Steps
The Demeniss
Traitor

The Sage of the Desert

The Calling
Shattered Ties
Thinning Blade
Six Pensive Statues and the Evil Spirit
Veiled Witch
Enlightenment

Counterattack

Secret Weapon
Greater Firepower

Truth and Reality

Brave New World
Foreboding Shadow

The Abyss

The Final Battle
The Void

Epilogue: Journey's End

Journey's End

Chapter

Arc

Quests

Prologue: Dead of the Night

Ambush

Unfamiliar Lands
In Ashes

Prologue: Dead of the Night

Unknown Space

Realm of Uncertainty
New Journey

Chapter 1: The First Encounter

Trials of Kindness

Where Rumors Gather
Mysterious Man
True Wisdom in Kindness
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Hearts Beyond Borders

Chapter 1: The First Encounter

Trace

Mystical Key
Polar Opposites
Abyss Without Balance
Woman in White

Chapter 2: Golden Creed

Unexpected Gift

Where the Light Leads
Memory Fragment
Reunion

Chapter 2: Golden Creed

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

Chapter 2: Golden Creed

The End of Greed

The Dark Veil
The Flames of Greed
Kidnapped Healer
Rebellion of Revolution
Cheers Echoing From the Edge

Chapter 3: Howling Hill

Homestead

Old Friend
First Step to Rebuilding
A Fresh Start
Reward for Their Sweat
Return of the Comrade
Familiar Curses

Chapter 3: Howling Hill

The Face Behind the Mask

Return
Traces in the Manor
Nonhuman
Seed of Unease
Dance with the Devil

Chapter 3: Howling Hill

Pioneering

Hope After the Draught
Scattered Comrades
Rumors from the Sawmill
A Gentle Touch
Bustling Hill
Greymanes Reunited

Chapter 4: The Prince of Knowledge

Mysetrious Iron Pot

Kilnden Workshop
Kiln Repair at the Kilnden Workshop
The Mysterious Pot
The Iron Pot's Usage

Chapter 4: The Prince of Knowledge

Daily Life

Disturbance at the Arena
Skilled in Archery

Chapter 4: The Prince of Knowledge

Forbidden Knowledge

The Words of Alustin
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
Unwelcomed Guests
Demenissian Delegation
Exposed Plot

Chapter 5: Black and White

Black and White

The Missing Seal
Crowcaller
The Crow's Warning
Bloodwind
Secret at the Church
Toward the Nest

Chapter 6: Cracks in the Shield

Blazing Beacon

News
To the Battlefield
The Counterattack

Chapter 6: Cracks in the Shield

Under the Banner Pike Again

Cradle of Defense
The Touch of Deliverance
Fire on the Frontlines

Chapter 6: Cracks in the Shield

Turning Tides

Fire Support
In Ashes
Hidden Fangs
Reclamation

Chapter 6: Cracks in the Shield

The Unyielding Shields

A Thousand Troops
Traitor
All Quiet on the Front
News of Victory
Return Home

Chapter 7: Homecoming

Dawn Mist

Ashes of Treachery
Trust Lost
Bared Fang
Rekindled Hope
Podium of Resolve

Chapter 7: Homecoming

Dawnrise

Shadows Over Pailune
Driving out the Shadows
Lurking Wolves
Reclamation (II)
Lonely Jackals
Resolution

Chapter 7: Homecoming

Decisive Battle

Shadows Over Pailune
Driving out the Shadows
The Counterattack
Unleashed Fury
The Final Bridge
Broken Claws
Battle at Silverwolf Mountain
Incomplete Victory

Chapter 7: Homecoming

Twisted Fate

Ludvig's Whereabouts
Time to Face Justice

Chapter 8: Blood Coronation

Ashen Steps

Healing Pailune
A Bond
Ritual Preparations
Where the Wind Guides You

Chapter 8: Blood Coronation

To Demeniss

Chasing a Shadow
Blazing Fire
Whispering Shadows
Bloodied Invitation
Resolve Amidst a Storm
Rebel Suppression
The Cursed Knight
The Blood Coronation

Chapter 8: Blood Coronation

Traitor

Clue
A Fleeting Dream