There are three Mysterious Energy puzzles to uncover Witchwoods region in Crimson Desert. This guide will show players where to find them all and walk through how to complete the puzzles to earn some Abyss Artifacts and unlock some new fast travel destinations.
Crimson Desert – Hernand Interactive Map
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Abyss Nexus of the Witch's House
The first source of the arcane energy in The Witchwoods area is an Abyss Nexus just southwest of the Witch's House on the Alfonso Estate. If you're standing in front of the witch's home, just walk up the hill behind it, and it should be pretty easy to spot. Stand on the plate to push it down to activate it. Once you've done this, you can move your cursor over the Nexus on the world map and fast travel to return here later without having to ride your horse or spend time sprinting.
If you need extra help finding the local Abyss Nexus, look where “The Witchwoods” text is on the map and then just travel a bit north of where the “E” in “THE” is.
Azure Moon Labyrinth at Phoniel Ranch (Abyss Cresset)
To reach the second source of Mysterious Energy in The Witchwoods, you'll want to head a bit northeast of the Abyss Nexus at the Witch's House. If you go in this direction you will come to Phoniel Ranch at Alfonso Estate. You must then enter a nearby hut that has a hidden ladder to reach the Azure Moon Labyrinth.
You can read this detailed guide to solve the maze's puzzles, but as a quick fix, here's what you need to do to activate the Abyss Cresset:
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Once inside, slide over the wall to bypass the flamethrowers.
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Pull the handle to open the gate.
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In the room with the slats on the wall, push them in this order:
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The P on the right side with three lines sticking out.
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The normal P on the right side.
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The P with two dashes on the right side.
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The normal F on the left side.
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The F on the left side with three dashes.
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If you do so successfully, the gate will open and you can grab the Abyss Artifact. Now you can use the Abyss Cresset as a useful fast travel point.
Duskwood Ancient Ruins (Abyss Cresset)
Heading directly north of Phoniel Ranch will lead you to the last Mysterious Energy in The Witchwoods, which is Duskwood Ancient Ruins. You will come to an area that has five mystical pillars and an altar in front of it. The goal here is to use the altar with your Staff skill and change the heights of the pillars to line up with the far left pillar.
There are four slots you can stick your sword into on the altar and each will control a corresponding set of pillars. The pillars will glow when you put your sword in a slot.
For an easy solution for this puzzle, you can check out our dedicated Duskwood Ancient Ruins guide here or just follow these steps:
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Select pillars 2-3-4 and move them halfway up.
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Select pillars 3-4-5 and move them halfway up as well.
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Move pillars 2 and 5 together to align all the pillars.
After solving the puzzle, you can grab the Abyss Artifact and activate the Abyss Cresset as a fast travel.
- 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
