Embarking on your journey through the vast landscapes of Pywel in Crimson Desert, you’ll quickly realize that survival is better with a companion. Here at Digital Tech Explorer, we believe every adventurer needs a loyal friend. Whether you’re a seasoned software engineer looking for a digital break or a gaming enthusiast, figuring out how to get a pet is likely your first order of business. From the moment Kliff wakes up on the riverbank and meets that friendly bulldog, the “Trust” mechanic becomes a core part of your experience.
Crimson Desert features deep mechanics, including a complex trust system for animal companions.
The Path to Companionship: How to Get a Pet
To adopt an animal in Crimson Desert, you must reach 100 trust. While exploring cities like Hernand, you’ll find stray cats and dogs just waiting for a friendly interaction. As a storyteller who loves digital innovation, I find this trust mechanic adds a layer of realism often missing in modern pc games.
Building trust is a gradual process that involves daily interactions. To help you manage your time in Pywel effectively, we’ve broken down the trust-building activities below:
Action
Daily Limit
Trust Gain
Petting (Dog or Cat)
5 Times
+5 per interaction (+25 total)
Feeding (Tough Meat)
3 Times
+10 per interaction
Feeding (Fine Meat)
3 Times
+20 per interaction
Feeding (Milk – Cats only)
3 Times
Varies by quality
Pro tip from the Digital Tech Explorer testing team: Dogs are happy with almost any meat, but cats are refined creatures that prefer milk. You can stock up on these supplies at the Grocer’s Shop or the Butchery in Hernand. If you’re in a hurry to max out trust, remember that you can pass time in-game to reset these daily limits.
Once that meter hits 100, simply pick up the animal and hold E to “Take in”. Your new friend will be moved to the “Pets” section of your inventory.
Pet Ownership Rules in Pywel
Summoning: You can manage your companions via the pet menu at any time.
Mounting: Pets follow you on foot but will automatically unsummon when you mount your horse.
The Camp: Once you unlock your camp in Chapter 3, your pets will stay there while not in active use.
Capacity: You can own up to 30 pets, though you can “untie” them if you need to make room.
Utility: Dogs aren’t just for show—they can actually loot items for you during your travels.
Style and Protection: How to Get Pet Armor
Your pets can look just as battle-ready as Kliff with specialized armor.
Digital innovation doesn’t stop at companionship; customization is key. You can dress your pets in specialized armor to match your aesthetic. To do this, you’ll need to reach Florindale. This area is tricky to access until you can navigate past the forest guardians without being hit by sleep darts.
Once there, locate the Pet Tailor. While other tailors may appear as you explore further, Florindale remains the most reliable hub for pet gear.
How to equip pet armor:
Navigate to the Pets section in your inventory menu.
Select the specific pet you want to gear up.
Look for the equipment slots at the bottom of the interface.
Select your armor and press Space (or ‘A’ on a controller) to equip.
The pet menu allows for easy management of your 30-slot animal collection.
At Digital Tech Explorer, we value transparency: it’s important to note that pet armor is purely cosmetic. Your pets don’t take damage in combat, so these items won’t boost their stats. However, having a dog in full plate armor while it loots a battlefield adds a level of charm that makes the world of Crimson Desert truly unique.
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