In Crimson Desert’s companion system, you must navigate the trust system to successfully tame and unlock your first adoption. Reaching 100 Trust points is the key to adding these immortal partners to your roster, where they act as an auto-loot system to scavenge items and enemy drops while you focus on the fight.
For the fastest results, feed dogs with high-quality treats like Fine Meat (+35 trust) to finish the process in just one in-game day. Cats are pickier and take at least two days to win over, requiring you to carry them before petting and offering specific treats like Fish or Milk. Once “Taken In,” you can manage up to 30 companions from your inventory and even dress them in custom armor at local tailor shops.
Pet Taming Cheat Sheet
- Trust Goal: 100 Points.
- Daily Petting Cap: 5 times (+25 Trust total).
- Daily Feeding Cap: 3 times.
- Best Dog Food: Fine Meat (+35 Trust per feed).
- Best Cat Food: Bird Meat, Fish, or Milk (+10 Trust per feed).
- Core Benefit: Automatic looting of nearby items and fallen enemies.
The Complete Guide to Building Trust and Adopting Pets in Crimson Desert
1. Locating Your Future Companion
While the game introduces pet mechanics officially in Chapter 4, you can begin taming as soon as you reach the first town after the prologue.
- Consistency is Key: Note the in-game time and specific location where you find a pet. Animals operate on schedules; if you return at the same hour the next day, you are much more likely to find the same individual.
- Weather Effects: Rainfall significantly decreases the spawn rate of wandering animals, particularly cats. For the best results, hunt for pets during clear, sunny weather.
- Identification Note: Be aware that “clones” exist. You may see two identical white dogs near a landmark like the Bell Tower. Ensure you are interacting with the specific one you have already begun building trust with.
2. The Trust System: How to Tame
To adopt a pet, you must reach 100 Trust. You are limited to 5 feeding actions and 5 petting actions per in-game day.
Strategy: Petting vs. Feeding
| Action | Method | Requirement |
| Petting | Approach and interact. | Cats must be picked up first. |
| Feeding | Drop food via the “Discard” menu. | Requires specific meat types. |
Optimization: Grilled vs. Raw Meat
Expert players recommend processing your meat before feeding to maximize efficiency:
- Raw Meat: +10 Trust per feeding.
- Grilled Meat: +20 Trust per feeding.
- Expert Tip (Dogs): Community testing shows that Raw Bird Meat can grant up to +35 Trust for dogs, significantly faster than standard mammal meat.
Warning: Beware of beggars and other stray animals. Nearby NPCs may attempt to steal meat you drop on the ground before your target pet can eat it.
3. Managing Your Pets
Once the Trust bar reaches 100, select the “Take In” option.
- The Pet Menu: Your pet will disappear from the physical world and move into a dedicated tab in your Inventory.
- Summoning: You can own 30 pets, but only one can be active at a time.
- Safety: Summoned pets are immortal; they cannot be targeted or harmed by enemies during combat.
- Control Check: Always double-check your inputs in the menu. Ensure you hit Summon and not Abandon, as abandonment is permanent.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Relationship Reset: If you find an “identical” cat but the trust is at 0, you likely found a different animal of the same breed. Return to the exact spot at the original time of discovery to find your specific companion.
- Missing Meat: If you can’t find meat, visit the Town Butcher (the same NPC who provides the initial cooking tutorial).
Last Updated on March 30, 2026
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