TL;DR
- Crowcaller is the 65th main quest in Crimson Desert, Chapter 5 — Guest Unbidden
- Prerequisites: Complete The Missing Seal quest first
- White Crow has been abducted from the Axiom Archive — your job is to pursue the invaders
- You need to wear the Hernandian Attire to re-enter the castle gate
- Head to the second floor, enter the first door on the left, go through the Abyss Gate
- Inside the Abyss, walk forward to the tower and fight ~10 Crow Brothers
- No boss fight — just a group ambush; bring healing items
- Reward: None (story progression only)
What Is the Crowcaller Quest?
Crowcaller is the 65th main story quest in Crimson Desert. It belongs to Chapter 5 — Guest Unbidden, in the sub-chapter called Black and White.
The quest begins after you finish The Missing Seal. When you return to Hernand Castle, soldiers tell you that unidentified invaders raided the Axiom Archive and kidnapped White Crow. Your companion Alustin, despite being injured, begs you to pursue them and bring White Crow back.
The objective sounds simple: “Track the Invader at Hernand Castle.” The problem is the search area is massive, most doors are locked, and the game gives you no marker showing exactly where to go. That is why players get stuck.
This guide gives you the exact path.
How to Re-Enter Hernand Castle
If you have been outside the castle since the previous quest, the guards at the main gate may stop you again.
To get back inside, you need to wear the Hernandian Attire. This is the purple coat item in your inventory. Open your inventory, equip it, and approach the castle gate. The guards will inspect you and raise the gate.
If you do not remember how you first got in, see our full guide on how to enter Hernand Castle in Crimson Desert.
How to Find the Invader in Hernand Castle — Step by Step
Step 1 — Enter the Main Hall
Walk through the main castle gate and into the central interior of Hernand Castle. You will find soldiers scattered around and many locked doors. Ignore them.
Step 2 — Turn Right and Go Upstairs
As soon as you enter the main hallway, turn right through the open door. You will see a staircase leading up. Climb it to reach the second floor.
Note: You can also take the stairs on the left side of the main hall. Both routes lead to the same second-floor corridor.
Step 3 — Enter the First Door on the Left
At the top of the stairs, you are now on the second floor. You will see guards patrolling and a heavily guarded door at the far end of the corridor.
Do not go to the guarded door at the end. Instead, turn left and enter the first wooden door on your left.
This is the same room you visited very early in the story — the first time you entered Hernand Castle and discovered your first Abyss Gate. It should feel familiar.
Step 4 — Go Through the Abyss Gate
Inside this room, you will find an Abyss Gate — a glowing yellow wall.
Walk up to it and interact with it to be teleported into the Abyss (sky map).
Can’t interact with the Abyss Gate? Open your map, switch to the sky map view, and look for the fast travel point in the sky. Press the fast travel button (Triangle / Y) to teleport directly to the Abyss spawn point. This is a known workaround if the gate is unresponsive.
Step 5 — Walk Forward to the Tower
You will spawn in the Abyss on a sky island. From where you land, walk straight forward toward the tall tower building ahead of you.
As you approach the tower, enemies will appear and ambush you.
How to Beat the Crow Brothers
There is no boss fight in this quest. What you get instead is a group ambush of roughly 10 Crow Brothers — fast, aggressive fighters that arrive all at once.
Here are some tips to get through it cleanly:
- Bring healing food before you enter. You cannot prepare once the ambush starts. Check our guide on how to cook the best healing food in Crimson Desert before heading in.
- Use Blinding Flash to open fights against grouped enemies. It staggers multiple targets at once. See our Blinding Flash guide for how to use it well.
- Do not fight all 10 at once. Back up near the entrance to the tower so only a few can reach you at a time.
- If you have been upgrading your gear, this fight is manageable. If you feel underpowered, check our best early build guide or our how to get better equipment guide.
Once all enemies are defeated, a cutscene plays and the Crowcaller quest ends.
Quest Reward
Crowcaller offers no item or stat reward. It is purely a story progression quest. The payoff is narrative — the cutscene after the fight advances Chapter 5 and moves the Black and White sub-chapter forward.
What Comes Before and After
Before Crowcaller:
- The Missing Seal (64th main quest)
After Crowcaller:
- The next quest in Chapter 5 — Guest Unbidden continues automatically after the cutscene
If you want to see the full picture of where this fits in the game, check our complete list of all main story quests and chapters.
Related Crimson Desert Guides
These guides are useful during Chapter 5 and around the Hernand Castle area:
- How to Enter Hernand Castle
- Obsession and Madness Walkthrough
- Spire of the Stars Puzzle Solution
- Gate to the Otherworld Walkthrough
- How to Beat Tenebrum
- How to Beat Kearush the Slayer
- How to Use Axiom Force
- Glenbright Manor Basement Golden Daggers
- Mysterious Energy Zones — Howling Hill
Gear and Combat Guides for This Section
Getting ambushed by 10 enemies at once is rough if your build is not ready. These guides will help:
- How to Get Better Equipment
- How to Increase Attack Level
- How to Increase Defense Level
- Accessories Guide
- How to Upgrade Weapons and Armor
- How to Use Blinding Flash
- How to Dual Wield
- How to Get and Use Palmar Pills
- Best Skills to Level Up First
- How to Get Skill Points
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