There are as many merchants in Crimson Desert as there is sand on the beach. And they have so many useful and beautiful things. To help you afford them all, we will explain how you can quickly get the necessary cash, especially at the beginning.
In Crimson Desert, you have various ways to make money – whether through quests, trading, stealing, or looting. However, especially at the beginning, some options are more suitable than others.
So that you don’t have to travel through Pywel without money, and to get the items you want as quickly as possible, we present the most lucrative options.
The best ways to make money at the start
This is how to earn as much money as possible right from the start: To get a good start in the first hours of the game, you have a few options that enable you to afford everything you want with little effort.
Here’s what you can do for particularly quick coins:
- Accept all side quests at the bulletin board. They are quickly completed and provide you with money as well as important inventory slots.
- Complete bounties with nearby targets. For this, you only need to find the target, overpower them, and bring them to prison.
- Look out for recipes, crafting books, and items marked with a house or bag scattered around the world. They bring in particularly good money when sold.
Warning: It’s best to get a mask early, as it allows you to steal these things. You can either find it as loot from bandits or from one of the early bounties.
Although you lose some reputation with the respective faction for every theft, even if there are no witnesses, it doesn’t play a significant role at the beginning. So you can be daring without expecting serious consequences. Just don’t get caught and stay unseen in the area until the alarm aura has dissipated, or leave as quickly as possible when you’re sure no one sees you.
If you’ve already spent some time in Pywel and are familiar with the fights, it’s also worth clearing up as much space as possible in your inventory and targeting larger enemy camps. They often have valuable weapons and armor that you can sell well. Additionally, they often carry a few coin bags themselves.
In the long run, money will become less of a problem for you in Crimson Desert. If you regularly sell collected loot and especially complete additional side quests, you should rarely find yourself in a situation where you can’t afford something.
Crimson Desert is a game that does not hold your hand. Much is explained only little or not at all. While this encourages experimentation and puzzling, it can also quickly become frustrating. If you get stuck or need help, take a look at our guide overview or leave us a comment if you can’t find what you’re looking for: Crimson Desert: All guides, tips, and lists at a glance
