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Crimson Desert

Drakesfall Gorge Ruins Puzzle Solution

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Solve the Drakesfall Gorge Ruins challenge in Crimson Desert! Find the Mysterious Energy location and learn the puzzle solution to earn the Abyss Artifact reward here.

Drakesfall Gorge Ruins Puzzle Solution

Complete the “Green Light, Red Light” Minigame

Step Directions
1
Stand on the stone platform at the start, opposite of the Abyss Cresset's location, to start the minigame. The statues will raise their sword once the puzzle activates.
2
The statue at the end will periodically move it's head to look for you. When it does, you have to stop moving to remain undetected. Try to reach the Abyss Cresset at the end of the path without being detected to complete the puzzle.

Stand on the stone floor at the opposite side of the large statue and the Abyss Cresset to start a minigame of “Green Light, Red Light.” Get to the Abyss Cresset without getting spotted to complete the puzzle.

Drakesfall Gorge Ruins Puzzle Location

At the Center of Drakesfall Gorge

Location Map

This hallway structure can be found in the open space of the Drakesfall Gorge. The try to reach higher ground to spot this area easily.

Investigate the Mysterious Energy in Drakefall Gorge

This location will be labeled on the map as a Mysterious Energy. Additionally, other Mysterious Energy found on your map can either be Secret Places, or Ancient Ruins.

Drakesfall Gorge Ruins Puzzle and Challenge Rewards

Puzzle Completion Rewards

Rewards
・ Abyss Artifact x1

Solving the Drakesfall Gorge Ruins puzzle and challenge unlocks an Abyss Cresset which you can interact with to claim an Abyss Artifact and activate a fast travel point.

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Abyss Secret Places Ancient Ruins
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Training Operation

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Hunting Life
Above the Law Challenges and Changes

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Duel Mind Games

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