Stuck on Alec’s Request in Crimson Desert? You’re not alone. This early Greymane faction quest trips up a surprising number of players — but the fix is way simpler than you think. No fishing pole needed.
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What Is Alec’s Request in Crimson Desert?
Alec’s Request is an early faction quest in Crimson Desert that asks you to bring a Leopard Perch to Alec at the Greymane camp. He explains that he refused to let Ronnie use the forge to grill fish and now regrets his decision — and wants you to bring a fresh Leopard Perch as an apology. AllThings

Step-by-Step: How to Complete It
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Talk to Alec at the Greymane camp to accept the quest |
| 2️⃣ | Head to any shallow body of water near the camp |
| 3️⃣ | Jump in and swim up to a Leopard Perch |
| 4️⃣ | Press the interact button to catch it by hand |
| 5️⃣ | Return to Alec and hand it over |
No bait. No pole. No waiting. Just dive in and grab it.
Why Skip the Fishing Pole?
Many players attempt to use Crimson Desert’s traditional fishing mechanic — which requires a pole, bait, and precise timing — and find it frustrating. Hand-catching fish in shallow water is faster, requires zero equipment, and works for most common fish including Leopard Perch, Burbot, and Ricefish.
Think of it like how open-world RPG design often rewards lateral thinking over the obvious approach — and this quest is a perfect example.
Rewards You Get
Upon completing the quest, you receive a Medium Bag (which expands your inventory by three slots), 50 Trust with Alec, and 50 Greymane Contribution points.
That inventory boost alone makes this one of the most worthwhile early quests in the game.
Complete as many Greymane faction quests as you can early. Completing side quests raises your reputation with regional factions, and as your rank increases, you can trade reputation points at a Contributions Merchant for high-tier gear and armor. Gaming ProMax Don’t sleep on it!
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FAQs
Q: Do I need a fishing pole for Alec’s Request?
No! Simply jump into shallow water near the Greymane camp and interact with the Leopard Perch to catch it by hand — no gear required.
Q: What do I get for completing Alec’s Request in Crimson Desert?
Q: Do I need a fishing pole for Alec’s Request?
No! Simply jump into shallow water near the Greymane camp and interact with the Leopard Perch to catch it by hand — no gear required.