The Desert Border Maze Puzzle can be easily solved by flipping the scattered tiles to the correct symbol using the Force Palm and Axiom Force skills in Crimson Desert. Unlocking both skills requires players to progress through the first few chapters of the Main Quest.
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The Desert Border Maze Puzzle Location In The Crimson Desert
The Desert Border Maze Puzzle i Crimson Desert can be found in the Smoking Lands, the northern part of Demeniss. The puzzle can be solved by flipping 11 tiles to the right symbol, which is either a sun or a moon.
To reach it, players can either travel on their stronghold or teleport to a nearby Abyss Nexus or Abyss Cresset. Fortunately, this particular puzzle is in Crimson Desert has two Abyss Nexus near him.
How to solve the desert border maze puzzle in Crimson Desert
Use Axiom Force and then tap the Force Current skill to flip the tiles the other way. If that doesn't work, change the angle of the Axiom Force, or try at a closer distance, then try again until it works.
The first six stone slabs are scattered around the Abyss Artifacts location in the Crimson Desert. But each must be turned to a different symbol.
To know which symbol is right, simply check the platform in the middle of the puzzle ground, of the Abyss Cresset in Crimson Desert. Then try to match it with the stone slabs scattered around the maze. The white color symbolizes that the plate should be on the side of the moon, while the orange color symbolizes the icon of the sun.
It should be noted that when any stone slab is turned to the right, a clicking sound will echo and it will glow blue on the central platform.
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The Desert Border Maze Puzzle Stone Slab Locations In The Crimson Desert
Desert Border Maze Plate #1
From the main plate location i Crimson Desertface south and turn the plate to the sun symbol. Aim and shoot Axiom Force at the plate, then press Force Palm to flip it.
Desert Border Maze Plate #2
Face northeast and flip the next tile to the moon symbol using both powers Crimson Desert.
Desert Border Maze Plate #3
Then turn northwest and look up to the slab above the cliff. Climb next to it and use Axiom Force to turn it into the Moon Symbol.
Desert Border Maze Plate #4
Turn east and go behind the wall to find the next location for the Desert Border Maze tile Crimson Desert. Use Axiom Force to hold it, then Force Palm to turn it into the sun icon.
Desert Border Maze Plate #5
Go southeast and climb the wall towards the fifth tile, then repeat the Force process and flip it to the sun symbol.
Desert Border Maze Plate #6
Climb the previous tile to the top, then flip the tile on the wall behind it to the sun symbol.
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Desert Border Maze Plate #7
Move southwest along the ledge to flip the next tile to the moon symbol.
Desert Border Maze Plate #8
From the previous location, slide south down the gap in the ground, go straight, then turn left, right, and left again. Go to the end of the underground tunnel to find the ninth tile and turn it to the sun icon.
Desert Border Maze Plate #9
Return to the Abyss Cresset location i Crimson Desertbut this time climb the northeast wall. Jump down to the plate and use Axiom Force and Force Palm to flip it to the moon side.
Desert Border Maze Plate #10
Afterwards, move northwest to find another stone slab and turn it into the moon icon, but be careful of the poisonous mushrooms growing on the surrounding ground.
Desert Border Maze Plate #11
Go back again to the Abyss Cresset location and then move west towards the broken wall. When you reach it, slide down the gap in the ground, go straight, then turn right to reach the eleventh tile of the Desert Border Maze in Crimson Desert. When you reach it, make sure to turn it towards the sunny side.
Once all stone tiles have been turned right, the center platform will be flipped, then the Abyss Cresset will unlock and offer players an Abyss Artifact in Crimson Desert.
- Released
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March 19, 2026
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood, drug reference, intense violence, strong language
- Developer
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Pearl Abyss
- Publisher
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Pearl Abyss
