How to Steal Anything in Crimson Desert Without Getting Caught

Left: A game character with a shield interacts with a safe, options visible to steal or take a small box. Right: A warrior with fur armor and blue face paint, set in a misty forest, exudes determination.
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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

Left: A game character with a shield interacts with a safe, options visible to steal or take a small box. Right: A warrior with fur armor and blue face paint, set in a misty forest, exudes determination.
  • Primary Subject: Crimson Desert (Version 1.00.03 / 1.00.04)
  • Key Update: Players can engage in thievery and pickpocketing by obtaining a Mask from Hernand or completing the Hose Serkis questline for the Great Thief's Gloves.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: March 25, 2026
  • Quick Answer: To steal, buy a Mask at Hernand's Back Alley Shop for 10 Bronze. For guaranteed success, complete the Hose Serkis questline to get Great Thief's Gloves.

You can do practically anything in Crimson Desert, and that includes thieving!

Throughout Pywel, you are given the freedom to play as you like. Stealing is one of the many things you can do, and sometimes it's necessary. However, getting caught committing crimes can also land you in jail.

Want to steal in Crimson Desert without leaving a trace? Here's how to do it.

How to Steal in Crimson Desert

To steal in Crimson Desert, you will need to own a Mask.

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While exploring the world, you will find items lying around. You can either take the item or steal. If the option presented to you is Take, this means the item has no owner and is free for the taking. However, if the option you get is Steal, it means the item already belongs to someone else.

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The option to Steal will be greyed out unless you own the Mask. To get one, you can either loot it from bandits or other enemies. However, the easiest way to get a Mask is to buy one.

Head over to the Back Alley Shop in Hernand and purchase yourself a Mask for 10 Bronze Pieces. Once you equip it, you'll be able to steal items and pickpocket.

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Take note that you need to be sneaky or else you'll get caught.

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That said, there is one way to steal anything and get away scot-free every time.

How to Steal Anything Without Getting Caught in Crimson Desert

To steal anything without getting caught, you'll need the Great Thief's Gloves. When equipped, you'll be able to steal any item in the game without getting caught. You can do this once every 30 minutes.

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To get the Great Thief's Glove, you'll need to complete the Hose Serkis quest chain, specifically the Secret of the Lost Seal quest. After completing the Heart of the Anvil Hill quest, you will be bestowed the Great Thief's Gloves.

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These gloves allow you to steal anything. Skill books, rare loots, even a whole goat - nothing is safe.

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