How to Find Old Burdenbeast in Burdenbeast Tales – Arknights Endfield

What to know

• The Old Burdenbeast is not marked directly, even though the quest provides a general marker.
• All Burdenbeasts for this quest are located in the Outskirts Barrens of Wuling City.
• Visual identification matters more than minimap scanning during this objective.
• Progression only triggers after speaking to the correct Burdenbeast, not just any herd member.

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Burdenbeast Tales is one of those quests in Arknights: Endfield that quietly tests how closely you observe the world rather than how fast you move through objectives. On paper, the task to “find the Old Burdenbeast” sounds straightforward. In practice, it is easy to wander through the Barrens, interact with multiple Burdenbeasts, and still feel stuck.

This guide breaks down the objective in full detail, explaining exactly where to go, what to look for, and why certain interactions matter, so you can progress the quest smoothly without unnecessary backtracking.

Burdenbeast Tales objective

Objective phase	Required action	Key location	Progress trigger
Initial search	Follow quest marker	Outskirts Barrens, Wuling City	Reach Burdenbeast herd
Interaction step	Pat Burdenbeasts	Herd area	Collect Burdo-muck
Identification	Observe herd carefully	Same area	Spot Old Burdenbeast
Quest progression	Speak to correct Burdenbeast	Herd outskirts	Dialogue confirmation
Follow-up	Travel to former farm	Near Tianshi Academy	Completes quest

This structure explains why simply reaching the marker is not enough. The quest expects you to slow down and engage with the environment.

Location- Reaching the Burdenbeast herd in the Outskirts Barrens

The quest marker leads you toward the Outskirts Barrens of Wuling City, a wide, dusty region known for sparse vegetation and roaming creatures. Once you enter the marked area, you will see a small Burdenbeast herd grazing together.

At this stage, many players assume the Old Burdenbeast will be immediately highlighted or separated from the group. That does not happen. The quest deliberately avoids direct visual markers to encourage exploration.

Your first goal here is not to identify the Old Burdenbeast, but to interact naturally with the herd.

Patting Burdenbeasts and collecting Burdo-muck

As you approach the herd, you can interact with individual Burdenbeasts by patting them. Doing so allows you to collect Burdo-muck, a material tied to both the quest and world-building elements.

This interaction is more than flavor. It serves two purposes. First, it confirms you are in the correct herd area. Second, it subtly encourages you to spend time observing each Burdenbeast, which becomes important in the next phase.

Some Burdenbeasts may appear confused or restless. This behavior is intentional and acts as environmental storytelling, hinting that not all members of the herd are in the same condition or role.

Confused Burdenbeasts

The Old Burdenbeast does not stand out through size alone, nor does it immediately trigger dialogue when you pass nearby. Instead, the game relies on visual symbolism and placement.

If you rush through interactions, it is very easy to miss the correct Burdenbeast and assume the quest is bugged. It is not. The solution lies in careful observation rather than repeated interaction attempts.

How to visually identify the Old Burdenbeast

Among the herd, the Old Burdenbeast is tied to another Burdenbeast, forming a clear pair. What makes this pair unique is the red string wrapped around them, visually linking the two together.

This red string is the single most important visual cue in the entire objective. No other Burdenbeast in the area has it.

The symbolism here is deliberate. The pairing represents companionship, shared labor, and age, reinforcing the narrative tone of Burdenbeast Tales.

Once you spot a pair of Burdenbeasts connected by a red string, you have found the correct target.

Interacting with the Old Burdenbeast to progress the quest

Approach the paired Burdenbeasts and interact with the Old Burdenbeast specifically. The interaction prompt may not appear immediately if you are positioned incorrectly, so adjust your angle slightly until dialogue becomes available.

Once you speak to him, the quest advances automatically. There is no additional item requirement or hidden condition at this stage.

This interaction is the true progression trigger. Patting, collecting Burdo-muck, or interacting with other herd members does not move the quest forward on its own.

What happens after speaking to the Old Burdenbeast

After the conversation, the quest updates and directs you to a farm where the Old Burdenbeast worked earlier. This marks a narrative transition from observation to investigation.

The new objective typically provides a clearer directional marker than the previous step, reflecting that the game now wants you to move forward rather than explore locally.

Traveling to the former farm location

The farm referenced in the quest is tied to the Old Burdenbeast’s past labor and serves as a storytelling location rather than a resource hub. As you travel there, environmental details such as abandoned structures and worn paths reinforce the history implied by the dialogue.

While the farm itself is not part of the “find the Old Burdenbeast” objective, reaching it is essential to continue Burdenbeast Tales without interruption.

Why this quest step is designed this way

Burdenbeast Tales is intentionally slower and more observational than many other quests in Arknights: Endfield. By removing direct markers and relying on visual cues like the red string, the game encourages you to engage with the world as a place, not just a checklist.

This design choice also prepares you for later quests that rely on environmental storytelling rather than explicit instructions.

Rewards from Burdenbeast Tales quest

Item	Quantity
Oroberyl	150
T-Creds	10.8K
Elementary Cognitive Carrier	4
Protoprism	4
Arms INSP Kit	26
EXP	600

Common reasons players get stuck here

Most players who struggle with this objective fall into one of three patterns. They assume the first Burdenbeast they see is the Old Burdenbeast. They ignore visual details and rely entirely on quest markers. Or they expect patting alone to trigger progression.

Understanding that only dialogue with the paired Burdenbeast advances the quest resolves all of these issues.