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Sanctum of Absolution Solution

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Restore the Sanctum of Absolution in Crimson Desert! Learn where to locate the sanctum's missing pieces and how to restore it.

Sanctum of Absolution Solution

Find the Sanctum's Missing Pieces

Step Directions
1
You will encounter the boss Antumbra's Sword here so be prepared for a challenging battle.
How to Beat Antumbra's Sword
2 Defeat all the enemies around the sanctum.
3
Find the reactor cube piece inside the main tower's hallway hidden behind some pots.
4
Find the pillar piece in the underground chamber. You need to walk over the pebbled hallway to reveal the hole on the floor.
5
Return the missing pieces in the sanctum. You need to use Force Palm to nudge them into their slots.

Witch of Wisdom Quest Required

The Witch of Wisdom is a prerequisite quest to complete the Sanctum of Absolution and to cleanse the other Sanctums.

The Witch of Wisdom Walkthrough

Use Blinding Flash to Activate the Dial

Step Directions
1
After cleansing the Sanctum of Absolution, a dial will appear in front of the mechanism. Use Blinding Flash to direct light on the crystal-like stones lining the outer rim of the dial. Only flash light on the crystals; if you come across the stone gaps set in between, stop flashing light. Continue doing this until the outer circle completes its rotation.
2
The mechanism will release the Core of Absolution, a material used for upgrading your Kuku Pot. Seal it by grabbing it with Axiom Force.

An optional puzzle appears after cleansing the Sanctum of Absolution. Use Blinding Flash to complete the dial puzzle. If you time it wrong once, the dial will reset. If done successfully, you will be rewarded with the Core of Absolution.

Sanctum of Absolution Location

Located in the Southwest of Hernand

Location Map

The sanctum is at the southwest region of Hernand, between the Witchwoods and Sunset Valley.

Sanctum of Absolution Challenge Rewards

Puzzle and Completion Rewards

Rewards
・Core of Absolution x1

Each Sanctum rewards you with a Core for completing the optional dial puzzle. Cores are used for upgrading your Kuku Pot, which you obtain in the Mysterious Pot quest in Chapter 4.

Once you have obtained a Core, visit Grimnir at the Kilnden Workshop to start upgrading your Kuku Pot.

Mysterious Pot Walkthrough

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

Other Sanctum Guides

Sanctum of Absolution Sanctum of Benediction Sanctum of Penitence
Sanctum of Temperance

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