What to know
- Large Scale Logging and Mining are late-game dispatch missions that unlock through a special research chain.
- You must first complete the Skilled Workflow Optimization research before the new missions appear.
- The unlock process requires Taro research at Zargon Tank Works in Gorthak and additional Taro material deliveries.
- Once completed, new high-reward dispatch missions become available at locations like Dewhaven Logging Camp and Crimson Mountains Fortress.
If you have been wondering why the Large Scale Timber and Large Scale Mining dispatch options are missing from your fortress missions, the answer is tied to one of Crimson Desert’s hidden progression systems. These missions are not available by default, even for high-level players, and they stay locked until you complete a specific research chain involving Taro cultivation and workflow upgrades.
The unlock process takes time, but the reward is extremely valuable because these dispatches provide some of the best long-duration passive income sources currently available in the game.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Unlock Feature | Large Scale Dispatch Missions |
| Required Research | Skilled Workflow Optimization |
| Secondary Research | Taro Research |
| Research Location | Zargon Tank Works, Gorthak |
| Research Duration | Approximately 18 hours |
| Required Materials | Additional Taro Plants |
| Farming Area | Beard Tree Gorge |
| Example Logging Mission | Dewhaven Logging Camp |
| Example Mining Mission | Crimson Mountains Fortress |
| Dispatch Duration | Around 20–22 hours |
| Recommended Level | Mid-to-late game |
Where the important locations are found
Most of the unlock process happens around Gorthak, where you can access the Zargon Tank Works research facility. The Taro gathering section takes you into Beard Tree Gorge, specifically near the Stoneback Crab spawn area beside the Red Fox Merchants camp. After the research completes, the actual Large Scale dispatch missions become available in strongholds such as Dewhaven Logging Camp for timber operations and Crimson Mountains Fortress for mining expeditions.
Why Large Scale dispatch missions matter
The standard dispatch system in Crimson Desert is useful early on, but the rewards eventually become too small compared to your growing resource requirements. Large Scale missions change that significantly.
These upgraded dispatches allow you to send larger worker groups on extended operations that generate substantially better payouts. The tradeoff is longer mission duration and higher upfront resource costs.
What makes these missions especially important is their efficiency. Instead of constantly micromanaging smaller tasks, you can assign one long operation and collect a massive reward later. This becomes extremely useful once your settlement economy expands.
The logging missions focus heavily on timber production and processing-related rewards, while mining dispatches provide ore-focused payouts and industrial crafting resources.
How to unlock Large Scale Timber and Mining missions
Before anything else, you need to finish the Skilled Workflow Optimization research. This acts as the primary prerequisite for unlocking the Taro project.
Without this upgrade, the game will not allow the next research stage to begin.
You can verify completion through your research progression menu before traveling to Gorthak.
Step 1
Travel to the Zargon Tank Works located in Gorthak and interact with the research NPC responsible for industrial upgrades.
Once there, begin the Taro research project.
The research timer is lengthy and takes roughly 18 real-time hours to complete, so it is best to start it before logging off for the day.
Step 2
Partway through the research chain, the NPC requests additional Taro materials before the project can continue.
Head toward Beard Tree Gorge and search near the Stoneback Crab spawn area close to the Red Fox Merchants.
The Taro plants are found scattered throughout this region. Since other players may also be farming here, it helps to search the outer edges of the gorge instead of staying directly near the merchant route.
Collect enough Taro to satisfy the research requirement and return to the NPC.
Step 3
After gathering the required plants, return to Zargon Tank Works and hand over the materials.
The research will resume automatically after the delivery.
At this stage, you only need to wait for the remaining timer to finish.
Step 4
Once the Taro research fully completes, the game automatically unlocks the new Large Scale dispatch category.
You can then visit eligible strongholds and find the new mission types listed in the dispatch menu.
The two most commonly available examples are:
| Mission | Location | Duration | Reward Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Scale Logging | Dewhaven Logging Camp | ~22 Hours | Timber and currency |
| Large Scale Mining | Crimson Mountains Fortress | ~20 Hours | Ore and currency |
Rewards and mission structure explained
The Large Scale missions require significantly more workers than normal dispatches. Most missions ask for around 8–10 members, which means you should expand your workforce before attempting them consistently.
The reward structure also scales based on your worker efficiency and faction bonuses.
Here is a quick comparison:
| Feature | Standard Dispatch | Large Scale Dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| Worker Requirement | Low | High |
| Mission Length | Short | Very Long |
| Reward Value | Moderate | High |
| Resource Efficiency | Average | Excellent |
| Best For | Early Game | Mid/Late Game |
The mining version usually produces stronger raw material gains, while logging is excellent for crafting-heavy players who constantly consume wood resources.
Tips to speed up the unlock process
One of the easiest mistakes players make is delaying the Skilled Workflow Optimization research until very late. Since the Taro chain itself already takes nearly a full day, starting the prerequisite early saves a huge amount of waiting.
It is also smart to gather extra Taro plants while you are already in Beard Tree Gorge. Future crafting systems and settlement upgrades may require additional amounts later.
You should also avoid sending your best workers on long standard missions while waiting for the unlock. Save them for the Large Scale operations because the efficiency difference is substantial.
Once unlocked, these missions become part of your long-term progression loop. They provide a reliable stream of resources without requiring constant combat farming or manual gathering.
For players focused on settlement growth, industrial crafting, or large-scale trading, unlocking these dispatches is practically mandatory.
The long timers may initially seem inconvenient, but the reward efficiency easily makes up for the downtime.
