BDO Crossroad Quest Line III: Each of Their Reasons (Black Desert Online)

Black Desert Online introduced new Crossroad Quests in a patch on 12 December 2018.

Players now must choose one of three story lines for each character.

Crossroad Quests give us the ability to experience BDO in new ways. Each Crossroad quest has a unique story and takes you through different monster zones.

BDO Crossroad Quest Choices:

Inventory: same Inventory slots (Total Black Spirit’s Gift Inventory: 23)
Knowledge: each Crossroad Quest gives an opportunity to get different Knowledge topics.
Items: same basic beginner gear (Basteer weapons, AP accessories, etc)
Start NPC: Progress through the main story (O key then Main tab.) and you will encounter the quest, Paying Off Debts, to take money to Bobby Lauren in Heidel. After turning this in, you will have a window appear where you must select a Crossroad quest line.
No Going Back: once you make a choice, you can’t change your mind. If you want to experience a different Crossroad quest, you must do so on an Alt.

Totals for the Third Crossroad Quest Line

Skill Points: 94
Contribution Exp: 10,300
Blackstone (Weapon): 9
Blackstone (Armor): 35

Crossroad III quest line offers a huge amount of quests, both optional and mandatory. But it also offers more Skill Points and goodies. This line is made for quest lovers.

View the summary below for a comparison of the three different Crossroad quest lines.

BDO Crossroad Quest Story

[Crossroad] Quest Official Patch Notes:

③ The third path starts with the quest [Crossroad] Each of Their Reasons. The story here will reveal the power struggles between aristocrats. You’ll be watching the story unfold by the side of the Xian Merchant Guild as they make their move into Calpheon.

BDO Crossroad Quest: [Crossroad] Each of Their Reasons

[Crossroad] Quest Window Description:

Side with Isobelle Encarotia from the Xian Merchant Guilds, who is in Heidel and think of a way to resolve the
power struggle among the noble families in Serendia and Calpheon.

Bobby Lauren is an incompetent fool. He is making excuses for his own mistakes. Shouldn’t we listen to both sides of the
argument before we jump to conclusions? Yes, I am referring to the Xian Merchant Guild or whatever from Calpheon. You weren’t planning on forming conclusions from just hearing one side of the story were you? Hehe. – Black Spirit

Crossroad Quest Line #1:

[III] An Offer from the Xian League 17/17

Crossroad Quest	CP	Skill Point	Crossroad Quest Reward	Knowledge
– [Crossroad] Each of Their Reasons	50
– An Offer from the Xian League	50
– Between a Revolt and Revolution	50
– The Embroiled Agent	50
– Precious Footsteps	50		– Basteer Sub-weapon Box – Combat EXP +100%
– A Violent Encounter I	50		– Skill EXP (226’860)
– A Violent Encounter II	50		– Skill EXP (226’860)
– Encroachment or Opportunity	50
– [Boss] Al Rhundi; Engulfed in Madness	150		– EXP (320’002) – Lauren Family’s Gold Bar	– Reasons for Rebelling
– The Scale of Justice	50
– The Message from Bobby Lauren	50		– Eagle’s Talon
– A Hostile Pursuit	50
– An Obvious Stubbornness	50
– A Successful Settlement	50		– Cruhorn Helmet
– An Urge to Meddle	50
– The Groundwork for Friendship	50
– A Clever Method	50
TOTALS	950	0

Crossroad Quest Line #2:

[III] Seizing the Trading Route 15/15

Crossroad Quest	CP	Skill Point	Crossroad Quest Reward	Knowledge
– Trade Route of Ambush	50
– An Uncomfortable Investigation	50
– The Village Short of Drinking Water	50
– The Merchant’s Determination	50
– Negotiation Skills	50		– Ceasar’s Gloves
– Maul the Neglector of Fogans	50
– The Childish Captain	50
– A Sweet Bargain	50		– Skill EXP (291’372)
* – Fogan and Goblins	*50		* – Black Stone (Armor)
* – What are Swamp Fogans?	*80		* – Skill EXP (314’668)
* – Stopping the Spread of the Swamp Fogans	*80		* – Fogan Language 2 – Gold Bar 1G – Skill EXP (314’668)
* – Demolition of Fogan Buildings	*80		* – Skill EXP (314’668) 2 – Gold Bar 1G
* – Small Packages	*80		* – Skill EXP (314’668) 2 – Gold Bar 1G
* – The Companion’s Health	*50		* – Black Stone (Armor)
* – A Soldier’s Honor	*50		* – Black Stone (Armor)
* – A Cornered Rat	*50		* – Black Stone (Armor)
* – A Cry of Pain	*50		* – Black Stone (Armor)
– Cleansing the Swamps	50		– Skill EXP (582’744)
– Recovery of Lost Trade Items	50		– Skill EXP (582’744)
– [Boss] Fogan Prince Titium	50	3	– Skill EXP (1’693’098) – EXP (3’424’079)
– Black Spirit’s Gift (Inventory Slot)		3	– Inventory +1 Expansion
– An Accomplished Bargain	50		– Skill EXP (1’693’098) – EXP (3’424’079)
– The Concession of Povios	50
– [Awakening] Artifacts of the Naga	50	3	– Exquisite Naga Ear Accessory – Skill EXP (291’372)	– Black Crystal Extraction Mill
– Rising Contributions	50		– Lauren Family’s Gold Bar – Basteer Main Weapon Box
– Black Spirit’s Gift (Inventory Slot and Black Stones)		5	– Inventory +1 Expansion – Black Stone (Armor)
TOTALS	750 *570 = 1,320	14

Crossroad Quest Line #3:

[III] Absolute Security 8/8

Crossroad Quest	CP	Skill Point	Crossroad Quest Reward
– A Time of Rest Before the Journey	50
– Preparations for the Journey	50		– Cultist’s Black Ring
– Bandits on the Road	50		– Skill EXP (1’693’098) – EXP (3’424’079)
* – How to Gain the Advantage in a Negotiation	*50		*2 – Gold Bar 1G
* – Guard’s Wish	*50		* – Black Stone (Armor)
* – Information on Biraghi	*50		* – Skill EXP (1’693’098) – EXP (3’424’079) – Lauren Family’s Gold Bar
* – Getting rid of Bandits Post	*50		* – Black Stone (Armor)
* – Learning About the Bandits	*80		*– Skill EXP (533’292)
* – Atrocious Bandits	*50		*2 – Gold Bar 1G
* – An Important Thing for Heidel	*50		*2 – Gold Bar 1G
* – Securing a Safe Escape Route	*50		*2 – Gold Bar 1G
* – Revenge, Revenge, Revenge!	*50		*2 – Gold Bar 1G
* – How Strong Are the Bandits?	*50		*3 – Gold Bar 1G
* – Vengeance against the Bandits	*50		* – Black Stone (Armor)
– Information on Biraghi	50		– Skill EXP (1’693’098) – EXP (3’424’079) – Lauren Family’s Gold Bar
– Seize the Orders	50		– Skill EXP (1’693’098) – EXP (3’424’079) – Lauren Family’s Gold Bar
– The Hidden Spoils	50	5	– Red Orc Armor 3 – Lauren Family’s Gold Bar – Black Stone (Armor)
– Black Spirit’s Gift (Inventory Slot and Black Stones)		5	– Black Stone (Armor) – Inventory +1 Expansion
– [Boss] Biraghi Den Keeper	50	5	– EXP (3’424’079) – Black Stone (Armor)
– Black Spirit’s Gift (Inventory Slot and Black Stones)		5	– Black Stone – Inventory +1 Expansion
– The Securing of Safe Passage	200		– Skill EXP (1’693’098) – EXP (3’424’079) – Lauren Family’s Gold Bar – Serendian Soldier Costume Box
– [ADV Complete] Journey to Serendia			3 – Black Stone 3 – Black Stone (Armor)
TOTALS	550 *580 = 1,130	20

Crossroad Quest Line #4:

[III] Delphe Knights Support 12/12

Crossroad Quest	CP	Skill Point	Crossroad Quest Reward
– The Delphe Knights in Chaos	50		Leads to +1 Basteer weapon quest
– An Undignified Reunion	50
– Procurement of Supplies	50		– Gold Bar from the Citizen Bank
– The Entry Process, Elion’s Blessing	50
– A Dangerous Entry Process	50 *240		* Optional Quests giving 240 CP – A Falling Soldier with No Wings – Testing a New Weapon – Reyas’ Request
– The Wait of No Significance	50		– Skill EXP (1’693’098) – EXP (3’424’079)
– Breaking the Ice	50		– Skill EXP (1’693’098) – EXP (3’424’079)
– Delphe Knights Support	50		– Skill EXP (1’693’098) – EXP (3’424’079)
– The Perfect Confidence	200		– Skill EXP (1’693’098) – EXP (3’424’079)
– The Harpy Language System	200
– Deliver the Encyclopedia	200	5	– Leather Repairing Kit – Black Stone
– Black Spirit’s Gift (Inventory Slot and Black Stones)		5	– Black Stone (Armor) – Inventory +1 Expansion
– The Heart of the Delphe Knights	300	3	– EXP (3’424’079) – Gold Bar from the Citizen Bank
TOTALS	1,300 *240 =1,540	13

Crossroad Quest Line #5:

[III] The Ridge of Plentiful Harpies 10/10

Crossroad Quest	CP	Skill Point	Crossroad Quest Reward
– Along the Ridge	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– Along the Ridge II	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– The Emotional Supply	50		– Gold Bar from the Citizen Bank – Black Stone (Armor)
– Black Spirit’s Gift (Inventory Slot and Black Stones)		5	– Inventory +1 Expansion – Black Stone (Armor)
– The New Face	50 *150
– An Outpost in Crisis	50
– The Power of Self Confidence	50		*Optional Quests giving 150 CP + 3 – Black Stone (Armor) – Recurrence Prevention – A Secret Strategy of Conciliation – Battle of the Elites
– Broken Wings	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– Where the Sky Meets	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– Purging the Summit	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463) – Black Stone (Armor)
– Successful Offensive	50	5	– Gold Bar from the Citizen Bank – Wind Crystal Ornament – Black Stone (Armor)
TOTALS	500 *150 =650	10

Crossroad Quest Line #6:

[III] The Struggle Within 13/13

Crossroad Quest	CP	Skill Point	Crossroad Quest Reward
– Road to the Northern Wheat Plantation	50		– Black Stone (Armor)
– Black Spirit’s Gift (Inventory Slot)			– Inventory +1 Expansion
– The Affluent Plantation	50
– Leight Family, Xian Alliance	50
– Calming the Mental Storm	50	5
– The Struggle Within	50
– Isobelle in Distress (All but Shai)	50 *150		*Optional Quests giving 150 CP+ 3 – Black Stone (Armor) – The Owls Threatening the Village – Protect it Ourselves – The Stolen Empty Bottle
– Collecting Materials for Medicine I	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– Collecting Materials for Medicine II	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– Collecting Materials for Medicine III	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– [Boss] Bree Tree Ruins Guard Tower	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463) – Black Stone (Armor)
– [Awakening] Bree Tree Cave	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– A Sense of Urgency	50
– The Deliverance From Florin	50		– Gold Bar from the Citizen Bank
– Black Spirit’s Gift (Inventory Slot and Black Stones)		3	– Inventory +1 Expansion – Black Stone (Armor)
TOTALS	650 *150 =800	8

Crossroad Quest Line #6b:

[III] ? Shai exclusive!

Crossroad Quest	CP	Skill Point	Crossroad Quest Reward
– Isobelle in Distress (Shai only)	50
– Collecting Materials for Medicine I	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– Collecting Materials for Medicine II	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– Collecting Materials for Medicine III	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– [Boss] Bree Tree Ruins Guard Tower	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463) – Black Stone (Armor)
– [Awakening] Bree Tree Cave	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– A Sense of Urgency	50
– The Deliverance From Florin	50		– Gold Bar from the Citizen Bank
– Black Spirit’s Gift (Inventory Slot and Black Stones)		3	– Inventory +1 Expansion – Black Stone (Armor)
TOTALS	400	3

Crossroad Quest Line #6b2:

[III] unknown

SHAI EXCLUSIVE?

Need verification and pic on the second Shai quest section.

Crossroad Quest	CP	Skill Point	Crossroad Quest Reward	Knowledge
– Nostalgic Days	20
– Herb Village	20
– Trouble Up Ahead	20
– Secret Book	20			Troop of Darkness II
– Black Spirit’s Gift (Inventory Slot and Black Stones)		3	– Inventory +1 Expansion – Black Stone (Armor)
– The Expert on Ancient Languages	60		– EXP (10’000’000) – Skill EXP (1’000’000)
TOTALS	140	3

Crossroad Quest Line #7:

[III] Into the Fire 8/8

Crossroad Quest	CP	Skill Point	Crossroad Quest Reward
– In the Name of the Xian Alliance	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– Trina’s Supply System	50		– Gold Bar from the Citizen Bank – Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– Man-Hunting Trolls	50		– Ultimate Styd Weapon Box – Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– The Extraordinary Merchant	50	3	– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463) – Black Stone (Armor)
* – About Troll Catapults	*80
* – Chargers! Forward!	*80		*2 – Gold Bar 1G
* – Destroy the Troll Protection Tower	*80		*2 – Gold Bar 1G
* – Troll Shaman	*80		*2 – Gold Bar 1G
* – Plunder Troll Supplies	*80	*1	*2 – Gold Bar 1G
* – Break the Siege	*120
* – Cut Off Troll Food Supplies	*80		*2 – Gold Bar 1G
* – Troll Sawtooth Wheel	*80		*2 – Gold Bar 1G
* – Black Spirit’s Gift (Inventory Slot and Black Stones)		*3	*– Inventory +1 Expansion – Black Stone (Armor)
* – Catapult Material Logistics	*50		* – Black Stone (Armor)
* – On Research of the Trolls	*50		* – Black Stone (Armor)
* – The Confidence of Officer Leif	*50		* – Black Stone (Armor)
– The Morning Star of Trina	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463) – Silver Key
– Into the Fire	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463) – Chimera’s Pupil Gem
– An Opportunity to Counterattack	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– [Boss] Black Mane	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463) – Black Stone (Armor)
TOTALS	400 *830 =1,230	3 *4 =7

Crossroad Quest Line #8:

[III] The City of Power 23/23

Crossroad Quest	CP	Skill Point	Crossroad Quest Reward
– The City of Power	50
– The Silent Gatekeeper	50
– Rubin the Herald	50
– The Representative for the People of Calpheon	50
– The Road to Parliament	50
– Kalis Parliament	50
– Treasures of the Republic	50
– The Aspiring Merchant	50
– The Light of Elion	50
– The Advocate of the People	50
– Head of the Military	50
– Chairman Feresio	50
– All That Meets the Eye	50
– City Tour I	50
– City Tour II	50
– City Tour III	50
– City Tour IV	50
– City Tour V	50
– The Silent Confession	50
– An Incomplete Faith	50
– Power Games	50
– The Merchants of the Roundtable	50		– Gold Bar from the Citizen Bank
* – The Leight Family Calling	50	3	– Black Stone (Armor)
* – Black Spirit’s Gift (Inventory Slot and Black Stones)		3	– Inventory +1 Expansion – Black Stone (Armor)
TOTALS	1,150	6

Crossroad Quest Line #9:

[III] The Road to Keplan 4/4

Crossroad Quest	CP	Skill Point	Crossroad Quest Reward
– The Right Way	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– Weird Devices	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– Marni’s Experiments	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– [Boss] The Mad Scientist’s Vestige	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463) – Black Stone (Armor) – Melted Saunil Steel Shard
TOTALS	200	0

Crossroad Quest Line #10:

[III] The Shrewd Merchant 9/9

Crossroad Quest	CP	Skill Point	Crossroad Quest Reward
– Greco, the Black Crystal Dealer	50	3	– Gold Bar from the Citizen Bank – Black Stone (Armor)
– Black Spirit’s Gift (Inventory Slot and Black Stones)		3	– Inventory +1 Expansion – Black Stone
– The Shrewd Merchant	50	3	– Black Stone
– Black Spirit’s Gift (Inventory Slot and Black Stones)		3	– Inventory +1 Expansion – Black Stone
– The Mindless Lord	50
– Shadows of Keplan	50
– Discussion of Trading Rights	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– White Horror	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– Clear Water Crystal	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– Cleansing the Cave	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463) – Black Stone (Armor)
– Full Negotiation	50	3	– Black Stone – Delphad Castillion’s Carnage Weapon Box
TOTALS	450	15

Crossroad Quest Line #11:

[III] The Threat 6/6

Crossroad Quest	CP	Skill Point	Crossroad Quest Reward
– The Rumors Among the Workers	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– The Primitive Giants’ Move	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
* – Frenzied Creatures	*90	*1	4 – Gold Bar 1G
* – Find a New Home	*90		2 – Gold Bar 1G
– Get Rid of the Giants	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463)
– [Boss] Giant Chief Gehaku	50		– Skill EXP (1’534’254) – EXP (12’005’463) – Black Stone (Armor)
– An Established Trade	50		– Gold Bar from the Citizen Bank
– Returning	50
TOTALS	300 *180 =480	*1

Crossroad Quest Line #12:

[III] Judgement Day 8/8

Crossroad Quest	CP	Skill Point	Crossroad Quest Reward
– Judgement Day	50
– A Futile Discussion	50
– Ending the Silence	50
– Clearing One’s Name	50
– A Familiar Face	50
– A Strained Alliance	50
– The Throne Up Above	50
– Moving On	50		– Gold Bar from the Citizen Bank – Kaia Necklace
– Black Spirit’s Gift (Inventory Slot)			– Inventory +1 Expansion
TOTALS	400	0

[Crossroad] Each of Their Reasons

TOTALS:

Skill Points

Contribution Exp

Blackstone (Weapon)

Blackstone (Armor)

Quests

Note: Skill Point total doesn’t include Skill Point Exp from quests.

BDO Crossroad Quest Comparison

Which Crossroad Quest is the Best?

What’s more fun to you? Questing or combat?

Quest Lovers
Crossroad III quest line offers a huge amount of quests with more loot. It has 7 more Skill Points than the second largest and a handful more Armor Stones. But the quest count is almost twice as many. Many of the quests are optional, offering gold bars and other money making goodies.

Crossroad III gives no opportunity for the repeatable kill x many for Contribution quests. With its high quest count, make sure you love questing before you choose this quest line! 🙂

Combat Lovers
Crossroad II quest line is perfect for those just wanting a quick run through without allot of quests getting in the way. I think it caters for those more interested in hunting mobs. In fact, each section has at least one [Repeat] quest you can do for more combat fun that will reward you with 150 Contribution Exp each.

Mixed Bag
Crossroad I quest line is a sort of middle ground. Having about half as many quests as the quest lovers line, but also throwing in a few repeatable combat quests here and there.

[I] Crossroad Quest Line
[Crossroad] The Lamenting Head of the League of Merchants

Skill Points: 87
Contribution Exp: 7,910
Blackstone (Weapon): 9
Blackstone (Armor): 24
Quests: 109

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[II] Crossroad Quest Line
[Crossroad] Silence, We’re Done Here!

Skill Points: 72
Contribution Exp: 8025
Blackstone (Weapon): 7
Blackstone (Armor): 20
Quests: 68

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[III] Crossroad Quest Line
[Crossroad] Each of Their Reasons

Skill Points: 94
Contribution Exp: 10,300
Blackstone (Weapon): 9
Blackstone (Armor): 35
Quests: 189

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