Key Points
- Crimson Desert Chapter 1 introduces you to the game’s first Abyss puzzle in the “Abyss Without Balance” quest.
- To complete it, you must traverse the Ethereal Pathway and activate the Abyss Power Supply at the Heart of the Abyss.
- The two key skills you’ll need for this quest are Axiom Force and Force Palm.
The “Abyss Without Balance” quest will give you a taste of the Abyss puzzles that lie ahead in Crimson Desert. Restoring balance to the Abyss is the key objective for this quest, and while it starts with a bunch of floating platforms, it quickly turns into a test of skill and intelligence. Use this guide to complete the “Abyss Without Balance” quest easily and find your own balance in Pywel.
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Crimson Desert – Abyss Without Balance Quest Overview
| Location | Axiom Archive |
| Objective | Restore balance to the Heart of the Abyss. |
| Prerequisite | “Polar Opposites” quest. |
Go Through the Skybridge Gate to the Heart of the Abyss
The first objective for the “Abyss Without Balance” quest in Crimson Desert is to get to the heart of the abyss by traversing the Skybridge. This is after you unlock Axiom Force with the help of Alustin inside the Axiom Archive during the “Polar Opposites” quest.
To conjure the path forward, use Axiom Force on the Alignment Device to your left, the small pillar with a hole in the middle. Turn the centre of the pillar until it begins to glow. Then, let go to form the Skybridge with the floating platforms ahead.
Now your job is to cross the Skybridge. Follow the path ahead until you reach an intersection with two blocks going right. Take the path to the left on the platforms with greenery as shown in the image above.
Continue on the path forward and jump from platform to platform. If you feel like there’s nowhere else to go, wait for the floating platforms to arrive at your location, then jump onto them. These floating platforms will take you to the next location and give you the next objective for the “Abyss Without Balance” quest.
Activate the Abyss Nexus
Shortly after, you’ll be teleported to the Ethereal Pathway. Continue on the path forward to reach the next objective for the “Abyss Without Balance” quest, requesting you to activate the Abyss Nexus. Step onto the pressure plate in front of you to complete this objective.
Remove the Wall Blocking the Floor
For the next “Abyss Without Balance” objective, you must remove the wall blocking the floor to continue the Ethereal Pathway Abyss puzzle. Use Axiom Force to grab the floating blue power core and move it to the deactivated lantern to your right. This will remove the floor, leading you to the next objective for this quest.
Synthesize the Abyss Cell
Drop down to the floor below to start solving the Ethereal Pathway Abyss puzzle and synthesize the Abyss Cell. First, you need to use Axiom Force to grab the power core and drag it to the slot on the wall behind the shadowy figure to the right. If the power core doesn’t fit, rotate it to roughly match the slot’s shape and insert it.
Next, observe the shadowy figure to learn the Force Palm skill. Use the Force Palm ability on the power core you inserted behind the shadowy figure to synthesize the Abyss Cell and complete the second last “Abyss Without Balance” objective.
Activate the Abyss Power Supply
Activating the Abyss power supply is the final objective for the “Abyss Without Balance” quest in Crimson Desert. Climb onto the platform above with the large circular doorway and hang in the middle of the device. Then, use the Force Palm skill to activate the power supply and climb the stairs to complete the “Abyss Without Balance” quest.
FAQs
What do I do after completing the quest?
Once you’re done with the quest, speak to the White Crow, the woman in white, to complete Crimson Desert Chapter 1.
What do I get for completing the “Abyss Without Balance” quest?
You won’t obtain any rewards until you talk to the woman in white. After that, you’ll receive the Faded Abyss Artifact to respec and a Palamar Pill to revive yourself when downed.
I cannot learn the Force Palm skill. Is the quest bugged for me?
No, this means you haven’t activated the Abyss Nexus, which is done by standing on the circular pressure plate when entering the area. If you do not activate it, the shadowy figure will not appear, and you won’t be able to complete the puzzle or the quest.
