How to steal in Crimson Desert

You can’t just take whatever you want in Crimson Desert, at least not at first - here’s how to steal in the RPG, and how to get away with it.

How do you steal items in Crimson Desert? Sometimes, someone has something you want - it could be in their shop, or it could be in their home, wherever - but you have no honest way of making that item yours. It's perhaps not the most ethical way of going about things, but you can occasionally put your sticky fingers to use and steal what you need.

Like a bunch of other things, Crimson Desert is doing stealing a little differently. You may notice that while you can see the option to steal above certain items, it will be greyed out until you do something very specific. Make sure your inventory has space for those ill-gotten goods, and we'll tell you how you can steal items in Crimson Desert.

How to steal in Crimson Desert

As we say, you will often see the option to steal while out and about in Crimson Desert, but this prompt is greyed out. This is because to steal items, you need to be wearing a mask, or a similar face covering - basically, you need to be incognito to pilfer.

Even then, when you steal something, a large red circle appears around where the item was originally - this is effectively a crime scene, and you'll want to exit the area as fast as possible, or lay low, avoiding being seen by anyone. If you're seen, you may end up with a bounty on your head, and if this gets large enough, you'll find it difficult to move freely in the larger cities.

Where to find a mask in Crimson Desert

A mask is a bit of a dodgy item in the eyes of many - if you're seen wearing one while walking around, people will be suspicious of you. It is, however, a vital tool if you're planning on a life of crime. You can find masks on the bodies of bandits, and they can also be purchased from the black market dealer near the windmill outside of the starting city.

Now that you know how to steal in Crimson Desert, the only thing you have to contend with is your conscience. If you want the ideal place to practice your thieving skills, the Glenbright Manor puzzle location is chock-full of trinkets you can pilfer, without much interference from the occupants.