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Crimson Desert
Duskwood Checkers Puzzle Solution (Black and White Stones)
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Solve the Duskwood Othello stone puzzle in Crimson Desert by lining up five stones of the same color. Learn how to solve the Duskwood Othello puzzle using the black and white stones and where to find the Duskwood Othello puzzle in this guide.
| Duskwood Puzzle Guides | |
|---|---|
| Hill Ruins (Pillars) | Waterside Ruins (Checkers) |
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Duskwood Checkers Puzzle Solution
Align Five Stones of the Same Color
| Step | Directions |
|---|---|
| 1 |
 Grab the White Stone beside the Abyss Cresset and place it near the east corner of the grid to be the fourth White Stone in a series of five. A Mossback Crab usually spawns in this spot so just eliminate it to give space to the White Stone.
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The solution above is the easiest method out of the multiple ways to complete the puzzle.
Align any five stones of the same color on the grid to complete the challenge. The line may be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal. White or Black Stones can be moved anywhere. The solution for this puzzle is similar to a game of Othello.
The solution above is the most efficient method among the various ways to complete this puzzle.
Multiple Solutions for This Puzzle
Given the open-ended nature of this puzzle, there are multiple solutions to complete it. Check out our video above to see alternative ways to solve the puzzle and how we figured out the rules to it.
Duskwood Checkers Puzzle Location
Beside the River in Duskwood
| Location | Map |
|---|---|
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Find the black and white stone puzzle near the riversize area of Duskwood. It's located closest to the Kilnden Workshop fast travel point.
You'll come across this puzzle when doing the Traces of Shadows quest in the Secret of the Lost Seal quest line.
Pywel Interactive Map and Locations
Investigate the Mysterious Energy in Duskwood
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.
Duskwood Waterside Ruins Puzzle and Challenge Rewards
Puzzle Completion Rewards
| Rewards |
|---|
| ・ Abyss Artifact x1 |
Solving the Duskwood Waterside Ruins puzzle and challenge unlocks an Abyss Cresset which you can interact with to claim an Abyss Artifact and activate a fast travel point.
How to Fast Travel: All Fast Travel Points
Crimson Desert Related Guides
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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