Turning Tides
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The tides of battle begin to turn in Hernand's favor.
Type
Main Story
Chapter
Chapter 6
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Hard
Estimated Time
45-60 minutes
Location
Northern Hernand, Black Bears Base
Walkthrough
- 1Complete Fire Support — destroy 4 watchtowers at the artillery position
- 2Proceed to In Ashes — infiltrate Black Bears Base and rescue captive guards
- 3Complete Hidden Fangs — locate and destroy 5 Black Bear siege engine tanks
- 4Watch the final sequence — Black Bears retreat to Calphade Castle, ending Turning Tides
Tips
- Turning Tides is a 4-part quest chain — plan 45+ minutes for full completion
- Complete Fire Support first to get Whistling Arrows — essential for later stages
- In Ashes is the longest part — use cover and flanking rather than direct combat
- Hidden Fangs requires destroying 5 tanks — use Whistling Arrows for area damage
- Stock up on healing items before starting — heavy combat throughout
- Reward: 10 Whistling Arrows on Fire Support completion
NPCs Involved
- Black Bear Captain
- Black Bear Soldiers
Featured in Guides
- Crimson Desert Beginner Guide: 10 Things to Do FirstSkip the rookie mistakes. The 10 most important things to do first in Crimson Desert — controller setup, stat priority, inventory, food, fast travel, and silver.
- Crimson Desert: How to Make Silver Fast (Silver Farming Guide)10 proven ways to farm Silver fast in Crimson Desert — from a free 190-Silver Gold Bar in your first hour to passive bank investments and Golden Apple loops.
- Crimson Desert Inventory Guide — Hernand Commissions, +10 Bag, Greymane 81-Slot PathNo storage chests exist anywhere. Maximize bag slots: +3 per Commission quest, +10 from a hidden Extra Large Bag, +81 from all 27 Greymane Commissions. Full route inside.
- Crimson Desert Bounties Guide — Live Capture, Double Loads, 2x SilverBounties pay 2x for live capture vs kill. Tackle, punch 3 times to confess, then load TWO outlaws onto your horse. ~10 silver each, 10-20 min loops.
Last updated: March 2026