Skip to content

Crimson Desert: Old Friend Quest Walkthrough

The Old Friend quest in Crimson Desert is a short-story-focused mission set in the back alleys of Hernand. Unlike previous quests, this one is quick to complete but can still be easy to miss if you’re unsure where to go.

In this guide, you’ll learn exactly where to find the location in Hernand and how to trigger the cutscene with Marius to complete the quest. Follow this quick walkthrough to progress the story without wasting time searching the area.

Related Quests:
Crimson Desert – Game Guides Hub


This is the first quest of six in the “Homestead” story block in Chapter 3.

1 – Old Friend
2 – First Step to Rebuilding
3 – A Fresh Start
4 – Reward for Their Sweat
5 – Return of the Comrade

6 – Familiar Curses

Completing these six quests will lead to the second story block: “The Face behind the Mask”.

This quest is automatically given at the start of Chapter 3, after defeating Hornsplitter.

 Cheers Echoing From the Edge - Hornsplitter - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Quest Description:
“The Goldleaves had some Information on someone calling himself a Greymane. Go look for him in the back alleys of Hernand.”

There is a quest marker in the northern parts of Hernand. Go there to look for a Greymane. You will meet Marius again. This will lead to the next quest: First Step to Rebuilding.

 Old Friend - Investigate the Back Alleys - map - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Old Friend - Investigate the Back Alleys - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Brans Request - Poster - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Crimson Desert: Bran’s Request Quest Walkthrough

Crimson Desert Bran’s Request walkthrough: talk to Bran, use the spinning wheel, and complete this s…

 Brants Request - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Crimson Desert: Brant’s Request Quest Walkthrough

This guide walks you through Brant's Request in Crimson Desert – where to find Brant after completin…

 Brices Request - Talk to Brice - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Crimson Desert: Brice’s Request Quest Walkthrough

Complete Brice's Request in Crimson Desert by visiting Timberturner Wainwright east of Howling Hill …

 Vibrant Dye - Cauldron - location - Brightening the Spirits - Scattered Embers - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Crimson Desert: Brightening the Spirits Questline Walkthrough

Crimson Desert Brightening the Spirits questline walkthrough: craft dyes, use the cauldron in Hernan…

 Brunas Request - Poster - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Crimson Desert: Bruna’s Request Quest Walkthrough

Crimson Desert Bruna’s Request walkthrough: follow the clues from the stable to Lioncrest Manor and …

 Bustling Hill - Expanded - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Crimson Desert: Bustling Hill Quest Walkthrough

Crimson Desert Bustling Hill walkthrough: dispatch the Howling Hill expansion mission and upgrade yo…

1 4 5 6 7 8 23
author avatar
Camzillasmom Collectibles Hunter
It all began in the ’80s when I was just 7 years old. Starting with basic arcade games, I soon delved into titles like Loom and Monkey Island by Lucasarts. Throughout the years, as I indulged in more and more games, I consistently sought clear guides to swiftly navigate my gameplay. Now, it’s my turn to contribute back to the community.

About Crimson Desert

Release: March 19, 2016
Developer: Pearl Abyss
Publisher: Pearl Abyss
Official Website: https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/en-US/Main