Crimson Desert
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This is a list of all Puzzles and their solutions in Crimson Desert. See how to solve each puzzle type and where to find them in this guide.
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under the page's title to be notified of any updates!Main Story Puzzles Solutions
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| Prologue | Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 |
| Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | - |
Prologue Puzzles
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Use Blinding Flash on the Light Device (Unknown Space)
A prompt to press L1+R1/LB+RB will appear, which activates the Blinding Flash skill. You must aim it at the light above the door to open it. |
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Prologue: Dead of Night Walkthrough
Chapter 1 Puzzles
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Open the Building Door (Polar Opposites)
Attach Axiom Force to one end of a dial and walk around it to rotate it into the correct position. Once both dials are aligned and directing energy to the door, it will open. |
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Skybridge Puzzle (Abyss Without Balance)
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. |
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Remove the Wall Blocking the Floor (Abyss Without Balance)
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. |
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Place the Abyss Cell to the Power Outlet (Abyss Without Balance)
Jump down and bring the diamond-shaped object to the power outlet on the right wall. |
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Synthesize the Abyss Cell (Abyss Without Balance)
Learn Force Palm from the hologram and use it on the the diamond to synthesize the abyss cell synthesize the Abyss Cell, slamming it into the slot. |
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Activate the Abyss Power Supply (Abyss Without Balance)
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. |
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Chapter 1 The First Encounter Walkthrough
Chapter 2 Puzzles
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Abyss Cresset Block Puzzle (Reunion)
Use Force Palm to push the middle block, left block, and then the right block. |
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Chapter 2 Golden Greed Walkthrough
Chapter 4 Puzzles
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Activate the Ancient Generator (Kilnden Workshop)
Start with the crank on the dial pointing diagonally left to move the top symbol. Use the bar holds to rotate the ring and align it to be at the top of the first symbol. Then move the crank to the middle to select the symbol below it to do the same. Turn the crank fully right to control the bottom symbol and move the bars it to align all 4 to complete the puzzle. |
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Strongbox Lock Device Puzzle (Gate to the Otherworld)
You must activate each square in order so that all symbols light up at the same time. Each block you push down alternates the blocks it is connected to up and down. The correct order as follows: Top Left, Middle, Top Middle, Bottom Right, Bottom Left, Middle Right, Bottom Middle, Middle Left, Top Right. |
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Spire of the Stars Puzzle (Spire of the Stars)
The correct order is to place the first shape at the topmost position, the second shape at the second notch, the third shape at the bottommost position, and the fourth shape at the third notch. With the correct order, the elevator in the center will automatically begin to work and bring you up. |
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Abyss Pillar Platform Puzzle (Obsession and Madness)
Select and activate the central pillar first, to move the platforms you are standing on towards it. Continue moving the platforms by selecting and operating on the pillar nearest to it. Carefully walk along the pillar to find the Axiom Force slot for the next ones, and move all the way to the end. |
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Chapter 4 The Price of Knowledge Walkthrough
Chapter 5 Puzzles
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Church's Relic Puzzle (Secret at the Church)
Light up all the blocks in the following order: Lower right box, upper left box, lower left box, upper right box. |
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Pillar of Radiance Puzzle (Secret at the Church)
The easiest way to solve this puzzle is to turn the disks and wait for them to light up to know they are in place. You only need to move the first and second outer rings to solve it. |
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Power Flow Puzzle (Toward the Nest)
In the same level where you first came in, move the circular blocks to guide the power on the other side. You must have the same pattern as the image above to solve it. |
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Rotate the Circular Block (Toward the Nest)
Rotate the Circular Block to get the power running on this floor. Simply rotate the Circular Block clockwise twice to solve it. |
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Activate the Skybridge (Toward the Nest)
Point the first Sphere towards the orange spot on the other side. This will activate the ring and you can use it to get to a higher elevation and reach the other Spheres. Activate the two Spheres on each side using the same method as the first one. Go down to the starting area to connect the pipes on each side. You can find them by tracing the yellow light using the Blinding Sword. |
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Chapter 5 Guest Unbidden Walkthrough
Side Quest Puzzle Guides
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| Ancient Ruins | Faction Quests |
Ancient Ruins Puzzle Solutions
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Azure Moon Labyrinth Ruins
Activate the correct buttons at the end of the labyrinth. A mural within the labyrinth shows the location of five trees in Pororin showing the right buttons to press. Use the visual aid above to solve the puzzle. |
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Steel Mountains Ruins
Beside the locked door are a set of bells and notes stuck on the board. Follow the note symbols and hit the bell with the corresponding symbol to complete the puzzle and unlock the Abyss Cresset. |
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Meandering Hills Ruins
Use Nature's Grasp to lift the stone gate that blocks the entrance to the ruins. Then, use Focus Palm on the giant buttons inside to have each of them pressed at the same time to unlock the Abyss Cresset. |
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Precipice of Echoes Ruins
Complete the grid by stepping on a sequence of tiles that links two identical icons. You must reach the second icon of a pair without stepping on any other symbols, ensuring you leave enough space for the remaining paths. |
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Sunrise Plains Ruins
To complete the Sunrise Plains puzzle, rotate the statues using the dials behind them until every statue is facing Abyss Cresset at the center. |
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Haunted Hill Ruins
Drain the water from this location by using Focus on the mechanism submerged in the water to unlock the Abyss Cresset. |
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Halssius Conflux Ruins
To complete the Hallsius Conflux Puzzle, rotate the central dial to match the symbols of the illuminated statues. |
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Dragon's Stone Chamber Ruins
There are three dials inside these ruins that you must rotate to a certain direction to open the door containing the Abyss Cresset. Investigate the mural and find the clues in Anvil Hillside Terrace. |
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※ Click on the Ancient Ruin's name to see a full guide.
All Ancient Ruins Challenge Puzzle Solutions
Faction Quest Puzzle Solutions
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Extract the Relic Crane Puzzle
Faction Quest: Sealed in Stone, House Roberts Operate the crane controls by the window, and bring it down to clamp on the grey buried relic using the D-pad. Once the crane is attached onto the relic, press up on the D-pad to extract it from the stone. |
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List of Faction Quests (Side Quests)
Strongbox Puzzle Solutions
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Bluemont Manor Strongbox 1
Solution: Press the buttons in this order: ・2・2・2・4・3・3・3・3・2・1・1・1・1 Reward: Oath of Darnkess |
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Church of West Demeniss Strongbox
Solution: Press the boxes in this order: ・1. Press the lower right box. ・2. Press the upper left box. ・3. Press the lower left box. ・4. Press the upper right box. Reward: Dagger of Radiance |
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Hernand Castle Strongbox
Solution: Press the keys in this order: ・1. Top 1st Key ・2. Bottom 4th Key ・3. Bottom 3rd Key ・4. Bottom 4th Key ・5. Top 3rd Key ・6. Bottom 1st Key ・7. Top 3rd Key Reward: Recipe: Lavish Meal |
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Bluemont Manor Strongbox 2
Solution: Scroll the wheels from left to right: ・1st Wheel: 5 Scrolls ・2nd Wheel: 2 Scrolls ・3rd Wheel: 4 Scrolls ・4th Wheel: 3 Scrolls ・5th Wheel: 5 Scrolls Reward: Finely Crafted Gold Necklace |
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Hillside Manor Strongbox
Solution: Scroll the wheels from left to right: ・1st Wheel: 2 Scrolls ・2nd Wheel: 3 Scrolls ・3rd Wheel: 4 Scrolls ・4th Wheel: 5 Scrolls ・5th Wheel: 5 Scrolls Reward: Saint's Necklace |
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Lioncrest Manor Strongbox
Solution: This puzzle may be arranged differently for other players so there is no one solution, but this puzzle is simple, as you only need to rotate each square to match the final image above. You can take as many turns as you need to solve this. Reward: Engraved Gold Earring |
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Mudridge Cabin Strongbox
Solution: Move the squares: ・1. Move center square right ・2. Move center left square right ・3. Move bottom left square up ・4. Move bottom center square left ・5. Move center square down ・7. Move bottom left square up ・8. Move bottom center square left ・9. Move bottom right square left Reward: Flower Petal Earring |
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Southern Court Strongbox
Solution: Press the buttons in this order: ・1. Press 1st button ・2. Press 2nd button Reward: Witch's Earring |
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All Strongbox Puzzle Solutions
Other Puzzle Guides
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Sword of the Cursed
Examine the entrance of the Dragon's Stone Chamber to learn the memory. |
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