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Crimson Desert’s “Close Threat” mission is one of the more annoying types of quests you’ll face in the game. First, you have to quickly move around a surprisingly large part of the map, looking into clues that aren’t very clearly labeled. You’ll need to process a lot of information fast and then choose the right responses in a dialogue tree to report what you’ve found.
Figuring out the case for a goblin merchant’s guild isn’t very exciting, and since you can’t skip the dialogue scenes, the process slowdowns are frustrating. Below, we’ll list everything you need to gather before heading back to Shakatu. We’ll also share the correct dialogue choices so you can finish the quest smoothly and continue with the main story of Crimson Desert.
All Investigations & Clues in “Troubled Shakatu”
Who & What To Investigate
In the “Troubled Shakatu” part of the “Extinguishing the Lost Flames” questline, you’ll have to talk to several NPCs and search for specific clues to advance.
The clues that matter are bolded in the table below. Each location also has some red herrings—extra items you can click on if you’d like to examine everything. However, these won’t affect the story or your progress.
| Suspect | Location | Clues to Find |
|---|---|---|
| Blique, the Horse Manager | Bloomwood Ranch | Behind Blique in the building: |
- Horse Hire Ledger
- Feed Ledger
- Old Saddle |
| Skrav, the Trade Manager | Goldleaf Trading Post | On a crate under the tent: - Trade Schedule Log
In the center of the trading post: - Lantern
- Stacks of crates |
| Nogle, the Trade Manager | Goldleaf Guildhouse | Under the tarp: - Tavern Ledger
- Fee Notice
Just west of the tarp: - Broken Barrel |
| Grimzle, the Ledger Manager | Coalvale Workshop | Inside the small shed in front: - Proof of Stay
In the larger building behind: - Empty Ledger
- Merchant Delivery Seal |
| Kathan, the Goldleaf Private Soldier | Camp northwest of Goldleaf Guildhouse | Near the tent: - Guard’s Report
On a crate near the anvil: - Guard’s Letter
West of the camp: - Damaged Wagon |
Once you’ve spoken to all these NPCs and completed their subquests, go back to Shakatu at the Goldleaf Guildhouse. Talk to him to move to the final part of this investigation.
All Dialogue Choices in “Close Threat”
Correct Responses for Shakatu
When you speak with Shakatu, he’ll ask questions based on the clues. Your goal is to choose the correct answers, which are the ones that match the clues you’ve already found.
Here’s what you should answer:
| Shakatu’s Question | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| Blique’s Testimony | Horse Hire Ledger |
| Skrav’s Testimony | Trade Schedule Log |
| Nogle’s Testimony | Tavern Ledger |
| Grimzle’s Testimony | Proof of Stay |
| Kathan’s Testimony | Guard’s Report |
After giving the right answers, Shakatu will make an deduction and send you after the culprit. This results in a quick boss fight. Finish it, and you’ll unlock more of what Crimson Desert has to offer.
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