Trial After Trial Quest Guide in Crimson Desert

The “Trial After Trial” quest in Crimson Desert can be tricky to complete, especially when it comes to the memory-reading mechanic. This guide will walk you through each step of the quest, from speaking with the despairing man to defeating the bandits and reading the cow’s memories. Follow along to complete this quest without getting stuck.

Starting the Quest: Speaking to the Despairing Man

Begin by locating and speaking to the despairing man on the floor. Approach him and initiate a conversation to start the quest.

Meeting the Witness

After your initial conversation, a cutscene will play where you need to speak with the witness. The witness is identifiable by their green outfit. During this interaction, you will bribe the witness to gain their cooperation. Once the bribe is accepted, they will ask you to follow them.

Following the Witness on Horseback

The witness will lead you toward some cows. Call your horse and follow the witness on horseback to the designated location. This is a straightforward escort segment where you simply need to stay behind your guide.

Defeating the Bandits

Once you arrive at the camp, dismount your horse and prepare for combat. You need to defeat all the bandits in the area. Engage them in combat until they are all defeated.

Reading the Memory: The Tricky Part

After defeating the bandits, the quest log will instruct you to “read the memory on the cows whereabouts.” This is where many players get stuck. Here’s how to do it correctly:

Locating the Memory Spot

Walk into the center of the bandit camp until you reach a specific spot where your lantern starts glowing and emitting a pulse. Your lantern will visibly react when you’re at the correct location.

Activating Your Lantern

If you’re on a controller, press the left bumper to activate your lantern. If you’re on PC, press F2 and move the arrow to the right to activate your lantern. Note: If you already have your lantern set to automatic, it will turn on automatically without manual input.

Reading the Memory

Once your lantern is activated, hover it over the glowing area. You will automatically place the crown on and a learning bar will appear. Hold the button (Control on PC or left bumper on console) and wait for the memory to display. You will see a vision showing the memory of the cow’s whereabouts. Release the button once the memory has been fully revealed.

Returning to Complete the Quest

After reading the memory, return to the witness at the designated location to deliver your findings about the cow’s whereabouts. Once you’ve reported back, the “Trial After Trial” quest will be marked as complete.

Quest Complete: What’s Next?

Congratulations! You’ve successfully completed the “Trial After Trial” quest in Crimson Desert. This quest leads directly into the next quest in the chain: “The Man Trapped in the Mind.” If you’d like a guide for that quest as well, check back on our channel for additional walkthroughs.

Key Tips to Remember

The memory-reading mechanic requires you to find the glowing spot in the center of the camp

Your lantern will pulse when you’re at the correct location

Controller players use the left bumper; PC players use F2 or Control

If your lantern is set to automatic, it will activate without manual input

Make sure to release the button after the memory fully displays

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