The A Gentle Touch quest in Crimson Desert continues the Pioneering storyline and brings you back to Howling Hill to prepare for the next phase. This quest introduces a key interaction at your camp, where you’ll receive a message from Shakatu.
In this guide, you’ll learn where to find the shrine at Howling Hill, how to access the Dragon Totem mailbox, and how to complete the quest step-by-step. Follow along to continue the story and unlock the next mission.
Related Quests:
Rumors from the Sawmill
Bustling Hill
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Chapter 3: Pioneering Overview
This is the fourth quest of six in the “Pioneering” questline in Chapter 3.
1 – Hope After the Draught
2 – Scattered Comrades
3 – Rumors from the Sawmill
-> 4 – A Gentle Touch <-
5 – Bustling Hill
6 – Greymanes Reunited
Completing these six quests will lead to the start of Chapter 4.
Starting the Quest
After having found Luke and Ronald at the Sawmill in Rumors from the Sawmill, the questline continues at Howling Hill.
Quest Description:
“The sawmill rumors proved true. With the Greymanes’ reunion successfully concluded, return to Howling Hill to prepare for the next phase of the plan.”
Read the Letter
Open your inventory and look for Shakatu’s letter. Important documents have a purple background. Read it to get a comrades’ mission introduction (Guide #804: Completing Missions – in the game menu). This will complete the quest, and “Bustling Hill” starts.
Shakatu’s letter reads:
I heard you’ve settled at Howling Hill. I’ve almost finished putting the guild’s affairs in order, so I’ve prepared a modest gift to express my gratitude for your assistance. I hope it offers even a small help as you build your new home.
May your comrades find their way to your precious refuge, and may it continue to prosper.
Guildmaster Shakatu”
Rewards:
200 Food (Camp)
200 Coin (Camp)
Thick Hide
Iron Ore
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About Crimson Desert
Release: March 19, 2016
Developer: Pearl Abyss
Publisher: Pearl Abyss
Official Website: https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/en-US/Main













