Where to Farm Gold in Crimson Desert: Best Money Making Guide

Introduction

Gold (and silver, the in-game currency) is essential in Crimson Desert for purchasing weapons, armor, upgrades, consumables, mounts, and more. Whether you are saving up for a 5000 silver Armored Steed or need materials for legendary crafting, having a steady income of currency is crucial. This guide covers the best methods to farm gold efficiently, from combat farming to crafting profits and trading routes.

Method 1: Combat Farming

Killing enemies is the most straightforward way to earn gold. Here are the best combat farming spots:

Best Enemy Types for Gold

Best Farming Route

1. Clear the Crimson Wastes mercenary camps (3 camps, ~15 enemies each). Expected gold: 500-750.
2. Travel to the bandit camp on the Haven City road. Clear it. Expected gold: 200-300.
3. Enter the nearest dungeon and clear it. Expected gold: 400-600 plus item drops.
4. By the time you finish the dungeon, the mercenary camps have respawned. Repeat.

Expected income: 1500-2000 silver per 30-minute cycle.

Method 2: Crafting and Selling

Crafting items and selling them to merchants can be more profitable than combat farming. Here are the most profitable crafting recipes:

The most profitable crafting route is Frost Bolts if you have access to the Frozen North, followed by Steel Swords. Stockpile materials while exploring, then craft in bulk and sell to merchants.

Tip

Different merchants pay different prices. The Haven City merchant pays 10% more than settlement merchants. Always sell in Haven City for maximum profit.

Method 3: Trade Route Profits

Crimson Desert has a regional trade system where goods are cheaper in one region and more expensive in another. Here are the best trade routes:

Best Trade Route

1. Buy Fur Pelts in the Frozen North (buy 20 for 1000 silver).
2. Travel to the Crimson Wastes and sell them (sell 20 for 2400 silver).
3. Buy Fire Crystals in the Crimson Wastes (buy 20 for 800 silver).
4. Travel back to the Frozen North and sell them (sell 20 for 2000 silver).

Expected profit per round trip: approximately 2600 silver. The trip takes about 20 minutes with fast travel. This is the best passive income method in the game.

Method 4: Quest Rewards

Quests provide guaranteed gold rewards along with XP and items. Here is a breakdown:

Daily quests reset every in-game day and can be picked up from bounty boards in settlements. Completing all available daily quests (typically 5-8) yields 500-1000 silver per day with minimal effort.

Bounty quests involve hunting specific elite enemies or world bosses. They are time-efficient and pay well. Always pick up bounty quests before heading out to farm.

Method 5: Gold-Boosting Equipment and Buffs

Maximize your gold income with these boosts:

• Cursed Coin (Charm): +50% gold find. The single biggest gold boost in the game. Equip it whenever you are farming.
• Fortune Ring: +15% gold find. Stacks with Cursed Coin for +65% total gold find.
• Lucky Day Buff: +20% gold find for 1 hour. Purchased from taverns for 100 silver.
• Gold Find Food: Golden Apple gives +10% gold find for 15 minutes. Found rarely on apple trees.

Maximum Gold Find Setup

With Cursed Coin + Fortune Ring + Lucky Day Buff + Golden Apple, you can achieve +95% gold find. This nearly doubles your gold income from all sources. Always use this setup when farming.

Warning

The Cursed Coin reduces max HP by 10%. Do not use it during difficult combat content. Swap it out before boss fights.

Summary

The best gold farming strategy in Crimson Desert combines multiple methods: equip gold-boosting accessories (Cursed Coin + Fortune Ring), pick up daily and bounty quests, farm the Crimson Wastes mercenary camps, and run trade routes between the Frozen North and Crimson Wastes. For maximum profit, craft Frost Bolts or Steel Swords from gathered materials and sell them at Haven City merchants. With the full gold-find setup (+95% gold find), you can earn 3000-5000 silver per hour of active farming.