Trace Of Shadows Quest Guide In Crimson Desert

Published April 1, 2026, 5:46 a.m. EDT

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The Trace of Shadows quest is completed after finding the clues in Three Saint's Falls and Duskwood i Crimson Desert. You must also report back to Count Serkis to continue with the mission.

Triggering the Secret of the Lost Seal faction quest is a bit tricky as you need to complete the previous House Serkis quests as well as the House Alfonso quests. Here is how to trace tracks at Three Saint's Falls and Duskwood during the Trace of Shadows quest i Crimson Desert.

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Trace Of Shadows Quest Walkthrough In Crimson Desert

After completing the Traces of Intruder quest in Crimson Deserttalk to Graham Alfonso and the rest of the characters. This will lead you to other locations where the thief left more clues. Players must first find the thief's note in both marked locations and then read it.

Track the tracks at Three Saint's Falls In the Crimson Desert

Travel to Three Saint's Falls where the quest marker is and go to the note under the bridge. There are a couple of piles of dirt scattered around, and you have to dig them up until the thief's clue is found. Equip the shovel and approach the pile until the prompt appears. When you find Thief's Third Notemake sure that read it to proceed with the Trace of Shadows quest.

If prompt is not displayedand you can not dig, make sure use a non-refiend basic spade. Refined shovels will sometimes bug out the dirt piles, so be sure to always keep a basic shovel.

Track the Tracks of Duskwood in the Crimson Desert

If you have previously completed the Duskwood Waterside Ruins puzzle, it will be easy to travel to the next location with the Abyss Cresset. If not, travel to the marked location manually. When the players arrive, face southeast and approach the last two rows and take the white piece. Underneath it is the next thief patch and Piece from Duskwood. Remember to read it from the inventory.

Then go back to Oakenshield Manor in Hernand City to talk to Garham Alfonso and Alan Serkis. A cutscene starts where they piece together the clues and solve the mystery. Alan Serkis sends you to the final location, where the mission ends after solving a puzzle.