Mysterious Man Crimson Desert Quest Guide
A quick Chapter 1 quest. Step out of the inn, find the man on the sewer grate, hand over some copper, and walk away with a mysterious key.
What Is Mysterious Man in Crimson Desert
Mysterious Man is a short Main Quest in Crimson Desert's Chapter 1 that kicks off right after you step out of the Hernand Inn. There's a commotion outside: kids are hassling an old man lying on a sewer grate. One objective, one cutscene, and a key you probably weren't expecting.
Mysterious Man Quest Objectives
- 01 Give a coin to the old beggar
Full Walkthrough
01 Give a Coin to the Old Beggar
Walk out of the Hernand Inn and turn left. You'll see an old man lying on the iron grate that leads down to the Hernand Sewers. That man is Alustin, though you won't know that yet. Approach him and hand over some copper to get the dialogue going.
A cutscene plays. Kliff gives him a bag of coins, and the man gives Kliff a Shabby Wooden Key in return. He says something cryptic about virtue, wisdom, and the key guiding Kliff when the time comes, and then disappears into the alley before Kliff can ask anything. The quest ends there.
All NPCs in Mysterious Man Crimson Desert
| NPC | Location | What They Do in This Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Alustin | On the sewer grate, left of the Hernand Inn exit | Disguised as a beggar; gives Kliff the Shabby Wooden Key in exchange for coins |
| Dahlia | City of Hernand | Notable NPC present during this quest |
Notable Quest Items
| Item | How to Get It |
|---|---|
| Shabby Wooden Key | Given by Alustin after the cutscene |