How to beat the Crimson Nightmare in Crimson Desert

The Crimson Nightmare boss fight in Crimson Desert is one of the game's weirdest, especially in the early stages. It comes during the House Roberts storyline, when he asks you to investigate the strange red smoke at Fort Perwin. That's southwest of Hernand, directly west of the small village of Senia, and home to an unfathomable number of Bleed Bandits. Once you eventually get through the Bleed Bandits though, you must take on the Crimson Nightmare boss fight. Here's a complete guide on how to beat the Crimson Nightmare in Crimson Desert, including how to prepare and the rewards you get upon completion. As mentioned, immediately before you fight the Crimson Nightmare, you'll need to battle your way through hordes of Bleed Bandits, spread across Perwin Watchtower, Perwin Quarry, Perwin Gate, and eventually, Fort Perwin. Make sure you're looting as many of these as you can though, because you can find a Scarlet Blade Gas Mask. More than any other tip, this is the most important, because it protects you against the passive damage inflicted by the Crimson Nightmare when you get too close. If you don't want to loot each corpse individually, make sure you have a pet dog or cat at 100% tr

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