- Primary Subject: Crimson Desert
- Key Update: Ranch system introduction and livestock registration requirement
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: April 9, 2026
- Quick Answer: To complete Ben’s Request, you must capture a goat, register it at the ranch, then butcher a registered animal to progress.
Ben’s Request in Crimson Desert introduces the ranch system through a Greymane faction quest, yet it often confuses players because key mechanics are not clearly explained.
Once you construct the ranch at Greymane camp, Ben will request your help in filling it with livestock.
Where Do You Find a Goat for the Quest?
The first objective is to capture a wild animal, usually a goat, which can be found roaming in herds in nearby open areas, especially southeast of the camp where they appear most often.
While it’s simple to catch a goat by approaching it and using the carry interaction, it’s best to choose an adult, since baby goats are more difficult to carry and might not count for later objectives.
Once you’ve captured a suitable animal, you must bring it back to the ranch and register it, which is the step that many players either miss or misunderstand.
The ranch contains multiple stalls, each serving a different purpose, and the correct one for this objective is the registration stall, usually identified by a scroll or document symbol.
Carrying the goat into this stall triggers an interaction that officially assigns the animal to your ranch, effectively marking it as your livestock.
This ownership step is critical because the game will not recognize unregistered animals as valid for quest progression, even if you interact with other ranch systems afterward.
After registering the goat, speaking with Ben again advances the quest and introduces the next task, which is to butcher livestock.
Why Isn’t the Butcher Step Working?
This is where most players run into problems, as the game’s instructions are vague and can easily lead you to assume that any animal can be taken directly to the butcher.
However, the system only works if the livestock has already been registered to your ranch. To complete this objective properly, you need to either pick up the registered goat from the ranch pen and bring it to the butchering stall (typically marked with a cleaver icon) or use the ranch management interface through Ben to select the animal and initiate the slaughter process.
Simply carrying a freshly caught or unregistered animal to the butcher will not count, even if it appears to trigger a normal butchering animation.
Additionally, only larger livestock such as goats, cows, or pigs are valid for this step, meaning smaller animals cannot be used to complete the requirement.
After successfully butchering a registered animal, you return to Ben to report back, which completes the quest and rewards you with useful items such as inventory space upgrades, contribution experience, and increased trust with the Greymane faction.
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