Discovering the continent of Pywel requires the wisdom to solve the riddles of the Abyss Cressets. Unlike standard waypoints, these "Ancient Pillars" are often hidden in plain sight, appearing as Mysterious Energy (?) circles on your map. Activating them doesn't just expand your fast travel network—it grants you the Abyss Artifacts needed to unlock Kliff’s most devastating abilities.
There are over 60 Abyss Cressets hidden across the surface of Pywel and the floating islands above. While some are in "Secret Places" like the Strange Rift on Bowsprit Cape, many are guarded by intricate environmental puzzles.
You might find yourself aligning star-gazing statues in the Hernand Highlands, striking musical bells in the Steel Mountains, or using your Stab ability to manipulate the moving blocks of the Everfrost Ruins. To find them, use your Blinding Flash to follow the trails of blue Abyssal light to their source.
Stumbling upon an Ancient Ruin without the necessary ability—like Nature’s Grasp or Stab—can lead to frustrating backtracking. To help you plan your route and verify your skill tree progress, we have marked every active Cresset, Secret Place, and puzzle solution across the realm.
Make sure you always check our Crimson Desert Interactive World Maps if you don't want to miss them, or if you need help solving the associated puzzles.
| Name | Details | Map Location |
|---|---|---|
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Hernand | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Delesyia | |
| Abyss Cresset | Delesyia | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Delesyia | |
| Abyss Cresset | Delesyia | |
| Abyss Cresset | Delesyia | |
| Subtle Gap Abyss Cresset | Found inside the cave north of the Wild Raiders Camp. To obtain the Abyss Artifact, all you have to do is find the cave's entrance and reach the Abyss Cresset. | Hernand |
| Abyss Cresset | Delesyia | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Demeniss | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| A Hill Guided by Light Abyss Cresset | Found on the upper mountain plateau, northeast of Equinsher Saddlery. To obtain the Abyss Artifact, climb to the top of the plateau and reach the Abyss Cresset while avoiding the purple plants. | Hernand |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Delesyia | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Delesyia | |
| Abyssal Cresset | Delesyia | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Pailune | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Pailune | |
| Abyss Cresset | Pailune | |
| Abyss Cresset | Pailune | |
| Abyss Cresset | Pailune | |
| Abyss Cresset | Pailune | |
| Meandering Hills Ruins Abyss Cresset | Found outside the Ancient Ruins on the hill. The Meandering Hills Ruins Abyss Cresset is unlocked after solving the Ancient Ruins Puzzle, during the Reunion Quest. | Hernand |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Delesyia | |
| Abyss Cresset | Hernand | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Pailune | |
| Haven Past the Snowfall | Hernand | |
| Abyss Cresset | Pailune | |
| Abyss Cresset | Pailune | |
| Abyss Cresset | Crimson Desert | |
| Abyss Cresset | Pailune | |
| Abyss Cresset of Duskwood | Hernand | |
| Abyss Cresset | Pailune | |
| Abyss Cresset in the Steel Mountains | Hernand | |
| Watcher on the Cliff | Hernand | |
| Abyss Cresset of Sunrise Plains | Hernand | |
| Hunter's Cabin Abyss Cresset | Found inside the mausoleum in the cemetery southeast of Hunter's Cabin. To get the Abyss Artifact, you have to light all the stone lanterns. While a large majority are already burning, there should be at least two that you should be able to ignite. Once you do that, the door of the mausoleum will open, and you will be able to grab the Artifact. | Hernand |
| Abyss Cresset | Hernand | |
| Abyss Cresset | Pailune | |
| Haunted Hill Ruins Abyss Cresset | Found in the Haunted Hill forest. To obtain the Abyss Artifact, you'll need to solve a small puzzle. Here is what you have to do:
| Hernand |
| Abyss Cresset | Hernand | |
| Abyss Cresset | Pailune | |
| Abyss Cresset | Hernand | |
| Abyss Cresset | Pailune | |
| Abyss Cresset of Calphade | Hernand | |
| Windcrest | Hernand | |
| Abyss Cresset | Hernand | |
| Hill of the Abandoned | Hernand | |
| Dragon's Stone Chamber Ruins | Hernand | |
| Giant Hand of Everfrost | Hernand | |
| Abyss Cresset | Hernand | |
| Precipice of Silence | Hernand | |
| Abyss Cresset | Hernand | |
| Abyss Cresset | Hernand | |
| Abyss Cresset | Hernand | |
| Abyss Cresset | Delesyia | |
| An Unreachable End | Hernand |
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