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Complete Abyss challenges in Crimson Desert to earn Abyss Artifacts. Learn all Abyss Challenge Locations and how to solve them here.

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Challenges

# Challenge Location
1
Ethereal Pathway TBD
2
Axiom Archive location
Axiom Archive
Axiom Archive map location
Upon arriving the Axiom Archive through the Abyss Gate in Hernand Castle, head northeast to obtain the Artifact from the pedestal near the edge.
3
Root’s End location
Root’s End
Root’s End map location
Upon arriving at the Root's End, use Force Palm on the grate at the center to reach to bottom of this Abyss area. Then solve the next two puzzles by moving the batteries to the correct position using Axiom Force, and Force Palm to slot them into the right spot.
4
Precipice of Truth location
Precipice of Truth
Precipice of Truth map location
The puzzles in the Precipice of Truth require you to use the Axiom Force to move the Power Cores to the pedestals to access more pieces of the puzzle.
5
Tomb of Perdition location
Tomb of Perdition
Tomb of Perdition map location
Access the Tomb of Perdition after completing the Passage of Malice. Doing so unlocks the skybridge that leads to the Tomb of Perdition.
6 Passage of Malice location
Passage of Malice 		Passage of Malice map location
You can access the Passage of Malice after completing the Spire of Frost. Doing so unlocks the skybridge that leads to the Passage of Malice.
7
Desert Fragment location
Desert Fragment
Desert Fragment map location
The Desert Fragment abyss puzzle is located at the sky at the Tomb of Perdition.
8
Cradle of Truth location
Cradle of Truth 		Cradle of Truth map location
To reach the Cradle of Truth puzzle, you need to complete the Desert Fragment puzzle first. This allows you to access the Skybridge leading to the Cradle of Truth.
9
Ascetic
Ascetic's Rest
Ascetic
Draining the water in Ascetic's Rest by breaking a wall in an underground chamber will reveal the panel that is needed to restore the abyss.
10
Crow’s Nest TBD
11
Crescent Skybridge location
Crescent Skybridge
Crescent Skybridge map location
Aligning the light beams to the crystals and repairing the damaged wires will restore the abyss.
12
Monolith Crown location
Monolith Crown
Monolith Crown map location
You can get to Monolith Crown using the Skybridge from Crow's Nest. However, you must complete the puzzle at Crow's Nest first before you can access its Skybridge.
13
Skyloop Bridge location
Skyloop Bridge
Skyloop Bridge map location
From the Tree of Slumber, activate the Skybridge there and use it to get to the Skyloop Bridge. However, you must complete the puzzle there first before you can use the Skybridge.
14
Ether Rest location
Ether Rest
Ether Rest map location
Find the center pillar of the island and perform a series of steps to activate the Abyss Nexus.
15
Sanctorum of Darkness location
Sanctorum of Darkness
Sanctorum of Darkness map location
Activate the two crystals to restore the abyss and obtain the artifact.
16
Twisted Thicketway location
Twisted Thicketway
Twisted Thicketway map location
The teleporter in Skyloop Bridge in the Abyss will lead you to the Twisted Thicketway. You need to solve the puzzle for Skyloop Bridge before you can use that teleporter.
17
Path of Trials location
Path of Trials
Path of Trials map location
Using fire and heat to thaw the cores and warm yourself is the key in completing and traversing through the puzzle.
18
Frostbitten Paradise location
Frostbitten Paradise
Frostbitten Paradise map location
Realigning the lightning and power cubes properly will complete the puzzles and restore the abyss.
19
Tree of Slumber location
Tree of Slumber
Tree of Slumber map location
You can reach the Tree of Slumber using the Skybridge from Loop of Life. You must solve the puzzle of Loop of Life first before you can use its Skybridge.
20
Loop of Life location
Loop of Life
Loop of Life map location
Finding the panels around Loop of Life and slotting them into the rings will activate the generator to restore the abyss.
21
Vault of Vengeance location
Vault of Vengeance
Vault of Vengeance map location
Nature's Grasp and Focused Shot are skills required to complete the Vault of Vengeance. The former is used to open the first door, and the latter to deactivate the initial set of lasers.
22 Sanctorum of Insight location
Sanctorum of Insight 		Sanctorum of Insight map location
You can access the Sanctorum of Insight after completing the Spire of the Stars section of Forbidden Knowledge. Enter the Abyss Gate at the top of the spire to get to Sanctorum of Insight.
23
Ice Cradle location
Ice Cradle
Ice Cradle map location
You can access the Ice Cradle by using the skybridge to cross from the Abyss Puzzle. You need to solve the puzzle for the Altar of Solitude before you can unlock the Skybridge.
24
Altar of Solitude location
Altar of Solitude
Altar of Solitude map location
You can find the Altar of Solitude in the Abyss. You can use the Skybridge to get there.
25
Courtyard of Precision location
Courtyard of Precision
Courtyard of Precision map location
You can find the Courtyard of Precision in the Abyss. You can use the Skybridge to get there.
26
Secret Garden location
Secret Garden
Secret Garden map location
The teleporter in Sanctorum of Insight in the Abyss will lead you to the Secret Garden. You need to solve the puzzle for Sanctorum of Insight before you can use that teleporter.
27
Throne of Truth location
Throne of Truth
Throne of Truth map location
After dropping into the hole, connect the conduit right in front of you, which powers the puzzle. There are five buttons you need to press using Force Palm.
28
Roots of Truth location
Roots of Truth
Roots of Truth map location
Carefully traversing through the platforms and minding your stamina to find the panels will help in completing the Roots of Truth.
29
Chaos Forest location
Chaos Forest
Chaos Forest map location
Using Nature's Grasp to traverse and find the panels will come in handy in completing this abyss challenge.

Complete Abyss Challenges by restoring the Abyss Nexus found throughout Pywel. The method for restoring each Nexus and completing the challenge varies. Some are completed naturally during the main quest, while others require solving environmental puzzles.

Abyss Challenge Rewards

Abyss Artifacts for Skill Upgrades

Abyss Challenge Rewards

By completing Abyss Challenges, you earn Abyss Artifacts. These artifacts are essential for character progression as they are used in the skill tree to learn new skills or enhance core stats, improving your combat effectiveness or exploration abilities.

Crimson Desert Related Guides

Challenges Category
List of All Challenges

Exploration Challenges

Abyss Secret Places Ancient Ruins
Sanctums Spires Mazes

Mastery Challenges

Sword Shield
Bow Spear
Two-Handed Weapon Rapier and Shield Gun

Combat Challenges

Training Operation

Life Challenges

Hunting Life
Above the Law Challenges and Changes

Minigame Challenges

Duel Mind Games

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