How to Make Money Fast in Crimson Desert — Silver Farming Guide

Silver is the primary currency in Crimson Desert and you never have enough of it. Between weapon Refinement, armor upgrades, consumables, and research projects, the game constantly drains your wallet. This guide covers every reliable method for earning silver — from safe farming routes to high-risk bank investments and outright robbery.

Early-Game Money Making

Red Croton Flower Fields

One of the best early-game silver sources. Large fields of Red Croton flowers grow approximately 1,000 meters southwest of Hernand. Pick every flower and sell them to any merchant for a solid return. Small insects found among the flowers can also be sold for additional copper.

Diamond Mining

The Hernand Highlands Cavern contains deposits that yield around 11 diamonds, which sell for a total of approximately 25 silver. Not a repeatable goldmine, but an excellent one-time early boost.

Mineral Farming

Mine Scolecite and Azurite deposits along the main road to Varnia. Each deposit spot yields roughly 6 silver worth of ore. Scolecite sells for 1.03 silver each, Azurite for 0.95 silver.

Bounty Hunting

Take on bounty quests from notice boards (marked with purple page icons on your minimap). Each bounty typically pays around 10 silver plus whatever loot drops from the combat encounters. Bounties are repeatable and one of the most consistent income sources.

Combat Loot Farming

Goblin Mask Farming

Fundamentalist Goblins in Sunrise Plains drop Crude Devil Masks worth 13.71 silver each. These goblins respawn regularly and the masks stack in your inventory, making this a reliable farming loop.

General Loot Strategy

• Loot every defeated enemy — even small copper pouches add up
• Sell Masks and Coin Purses dropped by bandits
• Use a pet dog to auto-collect battlefield loot so nothing gets missed

Hunting and Livestock

Animal Products

Hunt deer, wolves, and boars in forested areas. Sell their hides and meat to vendors for steady income.

Livestock Capture

Wild animals like goats, sheep, chickens, and cows can be captured and sold:

• Livestock Black Market (southwest Hernand) — Buys stolen animals
• Horse taming — Tame wild horses and sell them to stables, or sell illegally to a Horse Fence for better prices

Bank Investment System

Banks in major settlements (including northern Hernand) offer a high-reward investment system.

How It Works

1. Purchase a Personal Strongbox Permit (100 silver) — one-time cost to access investing
2. Buy Gold Bars at the bank — each costs 500 silver
3. Deposit Gold Bars and choose an investment strategy

Investment Tiers

Strategy	Risk	Potential Return
Conservative	Low	0-2% profit
Bold	Medium	15-20% profit
Aggressive	High	50-55% profit (or significant loss)

Gold Bar Sources

• Purchase at the bank — 500 silver each
• Steal from Lioncrest Manor — Gold Bars near the fireplace
• Traveling Treasure Goblin — Rare NPC that drops Gold Bars

Gambling

The card minigames Duo and Five-Card offer fast but risky income. The AI opponents make predictable mistakes that experienced players can exploit, but losing streaks can wipe out your funds just as quickly. Treat gambling as entertainment rather than a primary income strategy.

The Hernand Bank Heist

For the morally flexible, the Hernand Bank itself can be robbed:

1. Buy a mask and a bank key from the back-alley vendor
2. Equip the mask and enter the bank
3. Open the strongbox for raw silver

This incurs reputation penalties (see our stealing guide), but the one-time silver payout is significant for early game.

Trade System

Once you acquire a Trade Wagon, you can buy goods from trading posts and sell them in other areas for profit. You can also package camp resources with NPCs like Carl for trade. This becomes more profitable as you unlock more regions.

Silver Priorities — What to Spend On

1. Weapon and Armor Refinement — Direct combat power increases
2. Research Projects — Powerful permanent unlocks
3. Bank Investment (Gold Bars) — Compound your wealth
4. Food and Consumables — Never go into a boss fight under-supplied
5. Inventory Expansion — More slots means more loot means more silver

Related Guides

• How to Steal in Crimson Desert
• Mining and Resource Guide
• 15 Essential Beginner Tips