In Crimson Desert, the Abyss leads you to a puzzle with spheres as part of a quest. To avoid long experimentation, we will show you how to solve it.
What do you have to do in the quest? The quest “Abyss in Imbalance” guides you along the Ethereal Path to a device that you need to get running again. For that, you must use the Axiom powers you learned just before and place spheres in their designated spots, activating them with the correct ability.
The solution can be found by carefully observing and examining the surroundings. However, it is not so easy to find. If you don’t feel like it or just can’t figure it out, you can find the solution here.
Activate Nexus and remove wall
First, you need to activate the Abyss Nexus by standing on the marked platform. This will also start your puzzle. Then jump to the opposite platform and approach the abyss.
If you want to jump down now, you will find that an invisible wall blocks your way down.
In the game, the somewhat confusing task is called: “Bring the floating power core to the deactivated light source,” while the quest tells you to remove the wall that blocks the ground.
You can remove it by:
- Grabbing the blue cube sphere (floating power core) with your Axiom powers
- Then placing it on the free stone pedestal opposite the other one
This is how it looks:
Once you release it there and it snaps into place, the barrier will disappear and you can simply jump down.
Assemble Abyss Sphere and activate power supply
Next, you should assemble the Abyss Sphere. For that, take the plate that is hanging in the air below with your Axiom ability. Then rotate it so that you can push it flat against the blue glowing area on the wall and release it there.
Then observe the spectral boy, who shows you the ability “Power Fist” with the corresponding displayed button.
Apply the newly gained ability to the plate now hanging on the wall and activate the device for the power supply.
Then climb out of the hole and into the center of the shown round device. Also apply the new power strike here to get the power supply working. Make sure to be exactly in the center; otherwise, you will quickly find yourself back down without the power running.
Once you have activated the device, you can climb out of the hole again and have completed the puzzle. As a reward, you will receive an artifact and later the ability to glide.
Crimson Desert is a game that doesn’t exactly guide you by the hand. Many things are explained very little or not at all. While this encourages experimentation and puzzling, it can also become frustrating quickly. If you get stuck or need help, check out our guide overview or leave us a comment if you don’t find what you’re looking for: Crimson Desert: All guides, tips, and lists in overview
