Patrigio Crimson Desert: How to find this secret merchant

Alexandre Jollier April 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM

In brief

Patrigio is a traveling merchant who only comes out at night between midnight and 4 AM in Crimson Desert. To find him, you need to stay on the paved roads near Howling Hill Camp (chapter 3 minimum) and use the save-reload technique to optimize your chances.

In Crimson Desert, the merchant Patrigio isn't located in a fixed spot, he's a wanderer of the night roads. He has no pre-established path, which makes things a bit more complicated when it comes to finding him. This article will help you optimize your chances of running into Patrigio, and will give you an overview of what he sells.

How Patrigio works

You can only cross paths with Patrigio between midnight and 4:00 a.m.. So you'll need to plan a nighttime expedition to have a chance of crossing his route.

Tip

He only appears on paved roads and not in wild areas. To run into him, you'll absolutely need to stay on marked roads.

Patrigio's potential areas

Although his presence is tied to chance, several areas still allow you to encounter him more often:

Howling Hill Camp: accessible in chapter 3 of the story, it's the most frequented spot by Patrigio.
Kilnden Workshop: located west of the camp, you might also be able to cross paths with Patrigio there.
Spring Mill: north of Howling Hill Camp, it can also be a spot where the merchant passes through.

Strategy to meet him

To have a better chance of running into Patrigio, you need to have reached at least chapter 3 or 4 and have unlocked Howling Hill Camp. Stay at this camp until 11:58 p.m., then save your game. At midnight, check if he's near the camp, and if he's not, reload your save.

Note

This method will let you avoid wasting too much time by working around the game's restrictions.

Items sold by Patrigio

Patrigio offers several exclusive items, here are a few examples:

Item	Price	Stock
Crafted Twilight Crystal	38 Copper	1
Kinetic Art Counterweight	70.00 Silver	1
Amaranth	1.20 Silver	3
Wild Ginseng	3.00 Silver	2
Iron Ore	18 Copper	10
Copper Ore	45 Copper	5
Abyssal Artifact	28.50 Silver	1

To unlock additional rewards, you need to earn Patrigio's trust. If you give him 20 copper pouches or 1 gold bar, you'll be able to unlock a special item: The Claw, which despite its name is a fishing rod that makes it easier to hunt... well, no! To fish, of course.

Which strategy will you use to find Patrigio?

Frequently asked questions

What time exactly does Patrigio appear?

Patrigio only comes out between midnight and 4 AM. That's the only time window during which you can encounter him, so get ready for some nighttime expeditions.

What's the best place to find him?

Howling Hill Camp (chapter 3+) is his main patrol area. Kilnden's Workshop to the west and Spring Mill to the north are also possible spots, but less frequent.

How can I save time instead of just waiting until midnight?

Save at 11:58 PM near the camp, then check if he's there at midnight. If he's not, reload and try again. This keeps you from wandering around for hours.

What do you get for giving Patrigio 20 copper pouches?

You unlock The Claw, an exclusive fishing rod that really makes fishing easier in the game. Equivalent option: 1 gold bar if you prefer.

Do you absolutely have to be on a road to find him?

Yes, that's essential. Patrigio only spawns on marked paved roads, never in wild terrain or off the beaten path. Stay on the roads.

Key takeaways

Patrigio only appears at night between midnight and 4 AM, never during the day
You must be on a paved road, not in wild terrain, to encounter him
Howling Hill Camp is his main spawn spot, accessible from chapter 3 onward
The save-reload technique at midnight saves an enormous amount of waiting time
Give 20 copper pouches or 1 gold bar to unlock The Claw, an exclusive fishing rod