Crimson Desert Guide | How to Solve Sanctorum of Darkness Abyss Puzzle

Here’s a guide on how to solve the Sanctorum of Darkness Abyss Puzzle in Crimson Desert.

Game Guide by TauxicPandA on Mar 26, 2026

There is a quick way to get through the Sanctorum of Darkness Abyss puzzle. It might not be the intended solution, but it is fast and helps with your Abyss Progression.

Setting Up the Beams

Go to the first orb on the right and grab the back of it. Move the laser until it hits the device on the other side.

Do the same thing on the left with your Light Sword. Hold these in place for about 30 seconds. You have to wait for the energy to build up. This is a great Abyss Progression shortcut in Crimson Desert.

Crimson Desert, Guide, How to Solve Sanctorum of Darkness Abyss Puzzle

Charging the Center

Look for blue bars moving around the room. This means the Abyss power is flowing. Keep holding the beams for 10 more seconds.

The panels in the middle will spin and turn blue. A cutscene will play when the Sanctorum of Darkness puzzle is done. It feels like a long time because you are just standing there, but do not move until the scene starts.

Crimson Desert, Guide, How to Solve Sanctorum of Darkness Abyss Puzzle

Finishing the Goal

Run to the other side as soon as the cutscene ends. You need to get there while the rotors still have power. You have plenty of time to move through these Ancient Ruins in Crimson Desert.

Climb up to the mechanism and hit it with a Focus Punch. This finishes the Abyss Restoration Challenge and gives you an Abyss Artifact for your Skill Tree.

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