The Crimson Nightmare Crimson Desert Faction Quest Guide
Red smoke is rising from Fort Perwin. Get there, clear out the Bleed Bandits from three occupied sections, and face whatever is causing the smoke.
How to Unlock The Crimson Nightmare
The Crimson Nightmare is a House Roberts Faction Quest in Crimson Desert that unlocks after completing Strange Red Smoke. Leon Roberts asked you to investigate Fort Perwin, located near Precipice of Echoes in Hernand. The fort is silent and red smoke is coming from inside.
The Crimson Nightmare Quest Objectives
- 01 Liberate Fort Perwin (Barracks, Infirmary, Artillery Unit)
- 02 Defeat the Crimson Nightmare
Full Walkthrough
01 Liberate Fort Perwin
Head to Fort Perwin near Precipice of Echoes in Hernand. Before you can face the Crimson Nightmare, you need to clear out Bleed Bandits occupying three sections of the fort: the Barracks, the Infirmary, and the Artillery Unit. Work through each occupied area and deplete the occupation bar for each one to liberate them.
02 Defeat the Crimson Nightmare Boss
Once all three sections are cleared, the Crimson Nightmare encounter begins. Defeat it to complete the quest and collect your rewards: Freya's Elixir x1, Apollonia's Lesser Elixir x2, Meliara's Lesser Elixir x2, and an Abyss Artifact.
Tips and Notes
Clear all three fort sections before looking for the boss. The Crimson Nightmare encounter requires the fort to be liberated first.