Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert

Chapter 1: The First Encounter

Guide through Chapter 1: The First Encounter in Crimson Desert. Navigate key characters and core mechanics following the prologue's narrative start.

Chapter 1: The First Encounter Walkthrough in Crimson Desert

Chapter 1, titled "The First Encounter," marks your true entry into the expansive world of Crimson Desert following the prologue. This chapter introduces you to key characters, expands upon the game's core mechanics, and sets the stage for the epic journey ahead. This walkthrough will guide you through the primary objectives and challenges of this pivotal chapter.

Upon completing the "Dead of Night" prologue, you will emerge into the wider world of Pywel. "The First Encounter" chapter focuses on establishing your presence in a new region, likely a settlement or a starting town. You'll be introduced to your mercenary company and begin undertaking initial quests that serve to familiarize you with the game's systems in a more open-ended environment.

Expect to engage in more varied combat scenarios, potentially facing different types of enemies and learning more advanced combat techniques. Quests in this chapter will often involve tasks such as gathering resources, escorting NPCs, clearing out minor enemy camps, or investigating local disturbances. These activities are designed to help you practice your combat skills, learn about resource management, and understand how to interact with the game's world.

Key objectives and elements in "The First Encounter" typically include:

  1. Meeting Key Companions: You will likely be introduced to the core members of your mercenary group, each with their own skills and personalities.
  2. Establishing Your Base: Depending on the narrative, you might begin to establish a base of operations or a primary hub for your activities.
  3. Learning Core Systems: Further tutorials or guided quests will delve deeper into crafting, trading, inventory management, and potentially mount acquisition.
  4. First Major Quests: Undertake a series of quests that introduce you to the local conflicts and challenges of the region.
  5. Exploration of Starting Areas: Begin to explore the immediate vicinity, discovering points of interest, resource nodes, and smaller settlements.

"The First Encounter" is crucial for building a foundation for your adventures. Pay attention to the dialogue, as it often contains valuable lore and hints about the world. Successfully completing the objectives in this chapter will unlock further story progression and grant you access to more challenging content and wider areas of the map.