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How to complete all ancient ruins puzzles in Crimson Desert (work in progress list)

There are quite a few ancient ruins puzzles in Crimson Desert, and most of them require a fair amount of effort if you want to complete them. Now, as of writing the article, we’ve not uncovered and completed every single one of these puzzles. However, we will update this article as soon as we do so.

In this article, we will provide you with a detailed guide on how you can complete the different ancient ruins puzzles in Crimson Desert. Read below to know more.

Note: This article is a work in progress and will be updated to feature the latest content as soon as we complete the puzzles.

A guide to complete the ancient ruins puzzles in Crimson Desert

Trembling Woods (Puzzle #1)

The first puzzle that we are going to attempt is the one at Trembling Woods. Here’s a step-by-step guide to how you can easily clear this puzzle in-game:

Puzzle location

Head to the location that we have attached to the image above. The ‘Question Mark’ spot on the map is where the first ancient ruins puzzle is located (south-east of Hernand). Once you reach here, you will find yourself in front of the entrance to one of the ancient ruins in Crimson Desert.

In front of you, you will also find three huge dials that you need to place in the right order to open the door to the ancient ruins ahead.

First dial (right)

For the first dial, proceed to turn it around to move the innermost piece of the puzzle door.
We’ve attached a reference image to help you place it in the right segment.

Inner dial position (Image via Pearl Abyss || YouTube/@GosuNoob)

Second dial (middle)

The middle dial already has the lever in place; you do not need to use any skills to move this.
Interact with it, and press it to turn it around to move the large dial in the middle of the piece.
You have to turn it till it reaches the top-right position marked on the door of the ancient ruins. We have attached an image to showcase where it needs to be moved.

Middle dial position at the top-right corner (Image via Pearl Abyss || YouTube/@GosuNoob)

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Third dial (left side)

Head to the left-hand dial. This dial will not have a handle in place for you to move it around. You have to use your ‘Stab’ skill to wedge your sword in and turn it around.
Now, proceed to turn this dial. Once you start moving, the small outermost dial of the ancient ruins’ puzzle door will start moving as well.
Continue turning until the dial on your screen matches the image we’ve attached below.

Moving the two small dials to the right segments using the left corner piece (Image via Pearl Abyss || YouTube/@GosuNoob)

Final steps

Once you’re done with the puzzle pieces, disengage from them and proceed to head to the drop-down right in front of you. Here, you will see a stone glowing blue in the dark.
Jump down and proceed to interact with this stone to unlock the Abyss Cresset, hence completing the Trembling Woods ancient ruins Crimson Desert puzzle.

Securing the Abyss Cresset (Image via Pearl Abyss || YouTube/@GosuNoob)

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Halssius Conflux (Puzzle #2)

Puzzle location

The Halssius Conflux is one of the ancient ruins puzzles in Crimson Desert, and it is located towards the south-east of Hernand. Here’s an image for the exact location.

For this puzzle, you need to match the symbols held by the marked statues with the symbols on the floor using the rotatable grid.

The main statue in the centre emits a beam of light pointing at smaller statues holding symbols, and at first, it will point at a statue holding a shield, and this beam keeps on hitting different statues as you keep progressing through the puzzle steps.

Step 1

First and foremost, you need to remove the debris on the rotatable grid. You need to unlock the ‘Nature’s Grasp’ skill in order to do so. Once done, move to the next step.

Step 2

Next, proceed to stab the post and move it till you reach the floor grid with a shield. We’ve attached an image for better understanding.

Move the post to this segment (Image via Pearl Abyss || YouTube/@GosuNoob)

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Step 3

The ground will be reshuffled once you complete the previous step, and there will now be two beams of light pointing at three different statues.

Now, like the previous step, you have to stab your sword into the post, and move it to three different symbols one after another.

Here’s the order in which you’ll place the post: Scales, Jar, and then the Harp. After each placement, the floor will be reshuffled.

Placing the post on the scale symbol (Image via Pearl Abyss || YouTube/@GosuNoob)

Step 4

We’ve reached the final segment of the puzzle. Similar to the previous steps, you need to place the post against the following symbols we’ve placed in order: Horse, Plate, Horse, Jar, Scales, and the Harp

Finshing the puzzle (Image via Pearl Abyss || YouTube/@GosuNoob)

Getting the Abyss Cresset (Image via Pearl Abyss || YouTube/@GosuNoob)

Once done, a panel will open on the main statue, and you can then redeem the Abyss Cresset, thus completing another one of the ancient ruins puzzles in Crimson Desert

That’s everything that you need to know about completing ancient ruins puzzles in Crimson Desert.

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