Crimson Desert: Abyss Cressets Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide

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.

NameDetailsMap Location
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetHernand
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDelesyia
Abyss CressetDelesyia
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetDelesyia
Abyss CressetDelesyia
Abyss CressetDelesyia
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 CressetDelesyia
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetDemeniss
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetCrimson 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 CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetDelesyia
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetDelesyia
Abyssal CressetDelesyia
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetPailune
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetPailune
Abyss CressetPailune
Abyss CressetPailune
Abyss CressetPailune
Abyss CressetPailune
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 CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetDelesyia
Abyss CressetHernand
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetPailune
Haven Past the SnowfallHernand
Abyss CressetPailune
Abyss CressetPailune
Abyss CressetCrimson Desert
Abyss CressetPailune
Abyss Cresset of DuskwoodHernand
Abyss CressetPailune
Abyss Cresset in the Steel MountainsHernand
Watcher on the CliffHernand
Abyss Cresset of Sunrise PlainsHernand
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 CressetHernand
Abyss CressetPailune
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:

  • Find the silhouette at the edge of the flooded ruins and press L1/LB to observe his moves and unlock the Nature's Snare Skill.
  • Now, using the Nature's Snare Skill, you must spin two wind turbines. The first one is found partially submerged in the water. Look for it in front of the silhouette.
  • After you lift the first wind turbine, swim to the other side of the pond and use Nature's Snare Skill to lift the second one.
  • Finally, collect the Abyss Artifact from the pillar near the silhouette.
Hernand
Abyss CressetHernand
Abyss CressetPailune
Abyss CressetHernand
Abyss CressetPailune
Abyss Cresset of CalphadeHernand
WindcrestHernand
Abyss CressetHernand
Hill of the AbandonedHernand
Dragon's Stone Chamber RuinsHernand
Giant Hand of EverfrostHernand
Abyss CressetHernand
Precipice of SilenceHernand
Abyss CressetHernand
Abyss CressetHernand
Abyss CressetHernand
Abyss CressetDelesyia
An Unreachable EndHernand
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