What to know
- Renee’s Request starts at the Hernand bulletin board and leads to a cooking task.
- You must learn the fish porridge recipe from your inventory before cooking.
- Cooking requires a bonfire and ingredients, which can be purchased locally.
- Completing the quest rewards trust points and a medium bag for inventory expansion.
Renee’s Request is one of those early-game quests that quietly teaches you core survival mechanics in Crimson Desert. As you progress, you’ll realize that cooking, resource gathering, and vendor interaction all tie into your long-term progression, and this quest introduces all three in a simple but meaningful way.
Quick overview of Renee’s Request
| Objective | Details |
|---|---|
| Quest Location | Hernand (Bulletin Board & Meat Vendor Renee) |
| Quest Type | Cooking / Delivery |
| Key Requirement | Learn Fish Porridge Recipe |
| Cooking Station | Bonfire |
| Required Quantity | 3 Fish Porridge |
| Rewards | 50 Trust + Medium Bag |
Location of Renee in Crimson Desert
Your journey begins at the bulletin board in Hernand, which acts as a central hub for side quests. Once you interact with it, you’ll spot Renee’s request posted among other tasks. Accepting it will mark your next step.
After that, head toward the meat vendor named Renee, who is located nearby within the town. When you speak to her, she’ll explain the need for fish porridge, setting up the main objective of the quest.
How to unlock and learn the fish porridge recipe
Before you can cook anything, the game requires you to properly learn the recipe, which is an easy step to overlook if you rush.
Step 1
Open your inventory and navigate to the key items tab, where important quest-related items are stored.
Step 2
Locate the crafting manual that contains the fish porridge recipe. This is automatically added after accepting the quest.
Step 3
Examine the recipe manually to learn it, ensuring it becomes available in your cooking menu.
If you skip this step, the recipe will not appear at the cooking station, even if you have all the ingredients.
Cooking fish porridge using a bonfire
Once the recipe is learned, the next step is preparing the dish at a cooking station. In this case, a nearby bonfire serves as your cooking hub.
Step 1
Approach a bonfire near the town and interact with it to open the cooking interface.
Step 2
Scroll through the available recipes and select fish porridge, which should now be unlocked.
Step 3
Check ingredient requirements before cooking. If anything is missing, visit the local grocer in Hernand to purchase supplies.
Step 4
Cook the fish porridge and repeat the process until you have three servings.
Make sure you craft exactly three, as the quest will not progress otherwise.
Delivering the dish and completing the quest
With the fish porridge ready, return to Renee to complete the request. Interacting with her will trigger the handover, and the quest will conclude immediately upon delivery.
Rewards for completing Renee’s Request
Renee’s Request is more than just a simple fetch quest—it introduces you to Crimson Desert’s crafting loop. You learn how to read recipes, gather or purchase ingredients, and use environmental tools like bonfires.
| Reward Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Trust | 50 Trust Points |
| Item | Medium Bag (Inventory Expansion) |
The medium bag is especially valuable early on, as it increases your carrying capacity, making future exploration and gathering much more efficient.
As you continue playing, these systems become essential for survival, progression, and even combat preparation, making this quest a foundational experience.
