Upon triggering the Action Speaks Louder Than Words quest, you need to clean a chimney using a broom in Crimson Desert. It's possible to complete this step by climbing the roof, standing on the chimney, and aiming the broom in the gap. The broom is one of the many tools players can use while exploring Pywel. You can get it for free or by buying it for some copper coins. Here's how to complete the Action Speaks Louder Than Words quest by cleaning the chimney in Crimson Desert.

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Action Speaks Louder Than Words Quest In Crimson Desert

After helping rescue the lady from the sewers in Hernand, the Action Speaks Louder Than Words quest is triggered. You can open the map to see a mark where you're supposed to go. Follow the quest mark to arrive at Muckroot Ranch. Players will know they have arrived at the correct location when they see a house surrounded by smoke and a man rolling from the roof to the ground.

Approach the couple and speak with them, only to find out that Lauren is getting extremely frustrated with Arlan as he can't seem to do a single thing right. Kliff offers to help with cleaning the chimney while Arlan takes a break.

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Approach the broom in the corner and pick it up for free. If players have already bought a broom, it's best to sell it and get some coins back. Open the wheel and equip the tool to start cleaning.

How To Clean The Chimney In Crimson Desert

Jump onto the roof and approach the smoking chimney. To clean the chimney in Crimson Desert, climb the chimney itself and aim the broom at the gap to use the tool. Use the aim button (L1/LB/CTRL) at the gap and press the attack button (R1/RB/Left Click) to use the broom and clean the chimney. You can't stand next to it and use the broom; it won't work.

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If the chimney is successfully cleaned, a cutscene will start. Lauren and Arlan will thank Kliff for his troubles, and the latter reveals that he sometimes fakes his injuries to avoid working too much, as Lauren is ruthless.

The couple gives players several rewards for their help, like apples and lentils, as well as the Hernandian Attire. It's a great reward, as equipping this armor allows players to enter Hernand Castle.

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Top Critic Avg: 79/100 Critics Rec: 75%
Released
March 19, 2026
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Pearl Abyss
Publisher(s)
Pearl Abyss
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Genre(s)
Action, Adventure, Open-World, Exploration