Crimson Desert How To Clean The Chimney Guide
Cleaning the chimney in Crimson Desert is one of those early tasks that feels way harder than it should. The game does not explain the exact input clearly, so most players end up smacking the chimney instead of actually cleaning it. Once you know the correct setup and angle, it takes about 10 seconds.
How To Clean The Chimney In Crimson Desert
Grab the broom, climb onto the roof, aim into the chimney, then attack while aiming to trigger the cleaning animation.
That is the only way it works. If you are just swinging normally, you are doing it wrong.
Where To Start The Chimney Task
This happens during the Actions Speak Louder than Words quest at Muckroot Ranch.
You will see a couple arguing outside a house. That is your cue that you are in the right spot.
The broom is sitting near the front door
Pick it up and equip it like a weapon
Do not skip equipping it or nothing will work
Once the broom is equipped, you are ready to move to the roof.
How To Get Onto The Roof
You cannot clean the chimney from the ground.
Go behind the house
Use the stacked boxes to climb up
Walk across the roof carefully
You need to stand right next to the chimney opening, not just anywhere on the roof.
The Exact Way To Clean The Chimney
This is where most players get stuck.
Stand on top of the chimney
Hold the aim button, CTRL on keyboard or left bumper on controller
Aim directly into the chimney opening
Press the attack button while aiming
If done correctly, Kliff will perform a sweeping animation and smoke will come out.
If he just hits the chimney like a weapon, your aim is off.
Common Mistakes That Stop It From Working
This step fails easily if your positioning is slightly wrong.
Not aiming before attacking
Standing beside the chimney instead of on top
Not equipping the broom
Attacking without holding the aim button
The game does not give much feedback here, so it feels broken when it is not.
What You Get After Cleaning It
Once the chimney is cleaned, go back to the couple outside.
They will reward you with Hernandian Attire, which is needed to enter Hernand Castle later.
You can also grab a nearby collectible while you are in the area if you want to save time.
Final Blurb
The chimney task looks simple but trips people up because of the aiming requirement. Treat the broom like a weapon, aim properly, and attack from the correct position. Once you do that, the whole thing is over almost instantly.
FAQ
Why is the chimney not cleaning in Crimson Desert
You are likely not aiming before attacking or not standing directly on the chimney.
Do I need to equip the broom
Yes, it must be equipped like a weapon or the action will not trigger.
Where is the chimney located
It is at the house in Muckroot Ranch during the Actions Speak Louder than Words quest.
What does cleaning the chimney give you
You get Hernandian Attire, which is used to access Hernand Castle later.
