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Abyss Without Balance First Puzzle Solution

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Abyss Without Balance First Puzzle Solution

This is an Abyss Without Balance puzzle solution for Crimson Desert. Read on for a first puzzle solution, how to synthesize the abyss cell, and how to hang on the middle of the powered device here!

First Puzzle Solution

Skybridge Puzzle Solution

Use the Axiom Force on the orb in the center to activate the skybridge. Slowly rotate it using the D-pad until you hear a loud charging sound and the orb starts glowing, then stop immediately. This will charge the skybridge, causing it to open after a few seconds in that position.

Abyss Cell Puzzle Solution

1 Remove the Wall Blocking the Floor

Past the Nexus and into the next area, use the Axiom Force to grab one floating cube in the middle and bring it to the box in front to remove the invisible wall.
2 Synthesize the Abyss Cell

Jump down and bring the diamond-shaped object to the power outlet on the right wall.
3

Focus on the Hologram of the child doing in front of the lined up cell to learn the Force Palm skill.
4

Use Force Palm on the the diamond to synthesize the abyss cell synthesize the Abyss Cell, slamming it into the slot.
Force Palm Controls: PS4 - Right Stick / XBOX - Right Stick / Middle Mouse Button Click(Hold)
5 Activate the Abyss Power Supply

Up ahead is a large 8-point wheel that is the power supply. Hang on the middle of the powered device and use Force Palm to activate the power, and its light will switch from golden to white.

Abyss WIthout Balance Puzzle Solutions

1 Go through the Skybridge Gate

At the gate, head forward and attach the Axiom Force on the pillar in front of you, on the circle. Rotate using the Dpad or W/D keys to spin the circle until a audio cue plays and the orb flashes bright, at which point do not move the circle anymore as it is in the right charging spot. The skybridge will form after a few seconds.

Cross the skybridge all the way to the other end of the path.
2 Activate the Abyss Nexus

At the end of the skybridge path, activate the Abyss Nexus. Make sure to stand on the Abyss Nexus to activate it. The puzzle won't trigger without this step.
3 Remove the Wall Blocking the Floor

Past the Nexus and into the next area, use the Axiom Force to grab one floating cube in the middle and bring it to the box in front to remove the invisible wall.
4 Synthesize the Abyss Cell

Jump down and bring the diamond-shaped object to the power outlet on the right wall.
5

Focus on the Hologram of the child doing in front of the lined up cell to learn the Force Palm skill.
6

Use Force Palm on the the diamond to synthesize the abyss cell synthesize the Abyss Cell, slamming it into the slot.
Force Palm Controls: PS4 - Right Stick.png / XBOX - Right Stick.png / Middle Mouse Button Click(Hold)
7 Activate the Abyss Power Supply

Up ahead is a large 8-point wheel that is the power supply. Hang on the middle of the powered device and use Force Palm to activate the power, and its light will switch from golden to white.
8 Take the Abyss Artifact
Climb the stairs and approach the Abyss Artifact pillar, the black cube sitting atop the large pillar. The game then transitions to a cutscene where you meet the Woman in White.

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