How to Use the Writ of Absolution to Wipe Your Crimes in Crimson Desert

A man with blue face paint and fur clothing stares intently. Beside him, a wanted poster for the "Duchy of Hernand" details a bounty for assault.
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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

A man with blue face paint and fur clothing stares intently. Beside him, a wanted poster for the "Duchy of Hernand" details a bounty for assault.
  • Primary Subject: Crimson Desert
  • Key Update: Players can manage their regional "Wanted" status by purchasing a Writ of Absolution from priests or surrendering to guards to serve a jail sentence.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: March 25, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Clear your bounty by purchasing a Writ of Absolution from Alfred in Hernand Church or by allowing guards to arrest you to serve jail time.

In Crimson Desert, if you do criminal activities, you end up a wanted criminal.

And when you're a criminal, you can either pay the time or pay the crime away. Crimson Desert has a bounty system tied to each region, and to be able to roam freely, it's best to pay your bounties to avoid any further penalties.

Here's how to pay your bounty in Crimson Desert.

How to Pay Your Bounty in Crimson Desert

To pay your bounty, you'll need to purchase the Writ of Absolution.

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You can purchase this in each nation's church and speak to the head priest. After purchasing it, all of the crimes you've committed and the bounty you've acquired will be wiped away.

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If you're still in the early stages of Crimson Desert, you'll find the first priest in Hernand Church. You'll need to find an NPC named Alfred, who will sell you the Writs of Absolution to clear your bounty.

Other Ways to Clear Your Bounty in Crimson Desert

The only other way to clear your bounty is to spend time in jail.

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As mentioned, your bounties are tied to the region where you've committed the crime. So if you're wanted in Hernand, that's the only place the bounty will be active. To get sent to jail, simply head to the area where the bounty is active and let a guard catch you.

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You will be tackled to the ground. You can choose to resist arrest, but it's better if you just let them lock you up. Don't worry, you'll regain control after serving your sentence.

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