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11Overview22The Abyss Cell is a crafting material in Crimson Desert classified under Abyss Items. Its in-game description reads: "A stone with a smooth surface, etched with subtle patterns and fine cracks. When held, a faint trace of Abyssal power can be felt along with a cool sensation, though its unstable nature demands control. It is said to be carried by animals imbued with the energy of the Abyss."44Abyss Cells serve two primary purposes. They are the key ingredient for crafting Abyss Cores through a witch, and they are required to enhance your Health stat past Level 11 in the skill tree. Players first encounter the Abyss Cell during the Chapter 1 main quest Abyss Without Balance, where synthesizing one is part of a puzzle inside the Axiom Archive.77Item Properties99PropertyValueCategoryCrafting Materials (Abyss Items)SubcategoryAbyss ItemsDescriptionSmooth stone with subtle patterns; is an Abyssal power sourceSourcesDropped by Wandershrubs, Bismuth Oreback Crabs, and other Abyss-corrupted creaturesPrimary UseCrafting Abyss Cores via a witchSecondary UseEnhancing Health past Level 11Sell Price3.8 Silver1212Story Context: Abyss Without Balance1313The Abyss Cell is introduced during Abyss Without Balance, the twelfth main quest in Chapter 1: The First Encounter. After completing Polar Opposites, Kliff enters the Axiom Archive in central the Abyss, where he must traverse a skybridge, solve a power core puzzle, and synthesize the first Abyss Cell using the Force Palm ability.1515Skybridge Puzzle1717After meeting Alustin inside the Axiom Archive, use Axiom Force on the alignment device ahead. Grab the blue glowing center and rotate it with the D-pad until it glows brightly and makes a loud charging sound, then stop. This powers the skybridge, which opens after a few seconds. Cross the bridge by navigating a short platforming section that includes slow-moving diagonal platforms between floating islands.1919Power Core Placement2121On the central platform, activate the Abyss Nexus by stepping on the pedestal. Then use Axiom Force to grab the floating blue cube (the power core) in the center of the area and place it on the deactivated lantern to the right, just like the one already active beside it. This removes the wall blocking the floor below.2323Synthesizing the Abyss Cell2525Drop down into the lower area. You will see a holographic demonstration of someone punching a cell. Hold the Observe button (L1 on PlayStation, LB on Xbox) while watching the hologram to learn the Force Palm ability. Next, use Axiom Force to grab the floating blue chip and place it into its slot, similar to inserting a CPU chip. Then hold down the Force Palm button to charge up, and release it on the cell when the holograms disappear to reveal the real thing. After a few seconds, the Abyss Cell synthesizes.2727Activating the Abyss Power Supply2929Look to the left and up from where you used Force Palm. Climb the pillar leading to the large circular powered device. Position yourself at the center of the device and use Force Palm on it. The device changes from yellow to blue when fully activated. This completes the "Activate the Abyss power supply" objective.3131Quest Completion3333After activating the power supply, climb the stairs above the device and walk toward the glowing item to collect the Abyss Artifact. Completing this quest rewards 2 Abyss Artifacts and permanently unlocks the Force Palm skill. Speak to White Crow to conclude Chapter 1. Players can also complete the "Axiom Archive" and "Ethereal Pathway" exploration challenges during this quest.3535How to Obtain3737Outside of the initial story quest, Abyss Cells are obtained as random drops from Abyss-corrupted creatures found throughout the open world. These creatures spawn near Mysterious Energy icons on the map and around Abyss Nexus fast travel points. The drop is not guaranteed from every kill, so farming may be necessary.3939Abyss Cells become a core progression resource after unlocking the first Witch in Chapter 5 through the Missing Seal quest. At that point, level 1 gears can be combined into level 2, and level 2 into level 3, with each tier requiring additional cells. Several reliable enemy spawn points exist across the map:4141Road above the Wise Witch's house: A small group of Abyss creatures spawns up the road from the Witch's residence. These are rare spawns and do not respawn reliably, making them a one-time source rather than a farming spot.South of the A in Hernand on the map: A cluster of Abyss enemies spawns in this area. Look for the Mysterious Energy icons on the map to locate them.Downstream puzzle area: Follow the river downstream from the witch's area to find a puzzle involving black and white stones. The enemies here are camouflaged and blend into the environment. They are weak to Force Palm, which reveals hidden creatures and deals bonus damage.4444Abyss Cells become a core progression resource after unlocking the first Witch in Chapter 5 through the Missing Seal quest. At that point, level 1 gears can be combined into level 2, and level 2 into level 3, with each tier requiring additional cells. Several reliable enemy spawn points exist across the map:4646Road above the Wise Witch's house: A small group of Abyss creatures spawns up the road from the Witch's residence. These are rare spawns and do not respawn reliably, making them a one-time source rather than a farming spot.South of the A in Hernand on the map: A cluster of Abyss enemies spawns in this area. Look for the Mysterious Energy icons on the map to locate them.Downstream puzzle area: Follow the river downstream from the witch's area to find a puzzle involving black and white stones. The enemies here are camouflaged and blend into the environment. They are weak to Force Palm, which reveals hidden creatures and deals bonus damage.4848Enemies That Drop Abyss Cells5050EnemyNotesWandershrubsSmall Abyss-corrupted plant creatures. A spiky variant with stones embedded in their bodies has a higher chance of dropping Abyss Cells. Relatively weak and easy to defeat.Bismuth Oreback CrabsDisguise themselves as metallic ore deposits on the ground. Hit them with Force Palm to force them to reveal themselves. They also drop Bismuth Ore. Be careful, as they deal more damage than their size suggests. They also drop Abyss Gears (mainly Attack and Critical Hit variants), making them a triple-value farming target.Other Abyss CreaturesVarious enemies tainted by Abyssal energy that spawn near Mysterious Energy locations and Abyss Dungeons.5252Farming Locations5353Abyss Cells can be farmed by repeatedly defeating Abyss creatures at specific locations. The best spots tend to cluster around Abyss Nexus teleporters and areas with high concentrations of Abyss enemies.5555LocationDetailsDrakesfall CastleNorth of Hernand. The best overall farming spot for Abyss Cells. A fast travel station sits right beside the castle ruins (added in a recent patch). Packed with Bismuth Oreback Crabs that yield 6 to 10 cells per full clear, plus Bismuth Ore and Abyss Gears (Attack, Crit).South of Anvil HillBelow the Abyss Cresset in this area. Several Bismuth Oreback Crabs spawn along the cliff edge.Abyss Nexus PointsBismuth Oreback Crabs and Wandershrubs frequently spawn near Abyss Nexus fast travel locations throughout Pywel.5757Bring a powerful weapon and be ready to dodge when fighting Bismuth Oreback Crabs, as they can deal surprising damage. After clearing an area, you can fast travel away and return later for enemies to respawn.5858Recommended Farming Route6060The most efficient farming route centers on the Bismuth Oreback Crab spawns around Drakesfall Castle, north of Hernand. A recent patch added a fast travel station directly beside the castle ruins. The basic loop works like this: arrive at the fast travel point, kill all the crabs in the area, loot everything, then fast travel to a nearby town and immediately travel back. The enemies respawn each time you return, and a full clear typically yields 6 to 10 Abyss Cells per run.6262Along with Abyss Cells, the crabs drop Bismuth Ore and Abyss Gears (primarily Attack and Critical Hit variants). The Bismuth Ore is worth decent Silver if sold, or it can be donated to your camp for stone points. This makes the Drakesfall route profitable in three different ways at once.6464Spawn Interruptions and Level Tips6666Hernand Troops warning: After several consecutive farming runs, Hernand Troops may move into the area and prevent crabs from spawning. If you see soldiers occupying the castle grounds, leave and complete other activities for three or four in-game days. The troops will clear out on their own, and the crabs will start appearing again.6868Level requirement: The Bismuth Oreback Crabs at Drakesfall hit hard and have high defense. If you are still in early Chapter 2 and only a few hours into the game, this area will be too difficult. Wait until you have stronger gear and higher stats before attempting this farm.7070Drake's Fall Castle7272Drake's Fall Castle (also called Drakesfall Castle), located south of Pailune, is widely considered the best farming location for Abyss Cells in the game. The area is populated by Bismuth Oreback Crabs, which drop Abyss Cells, Abyss Gear, and Abyss Mouth Ore all at once, making each farming run highly efficient.7474The crabs disguise themselves as metallic ore deposits on the ground. Use Force Palm on these suspicious-looking rocks to reveal the crabs and initiate combat. A full clear of the area typically yields 6 to 10 Abyss Cells. A fast travel point is located nearby, so you can clear the camp, travel to a town to reset the spawn timer, and return after a few in-game days to repeat the cycle.7676Be cautious when farming this location, as the Bismuth Oreback Crabs hit harder than their appearance suggests. The Lightning Surge skill is particularly effective here due to its area-of-effect damage, allowing you to hit multiple crabs with a single attack. Occasionally, Hernand Troops may move in and occupy the area, preventing crab spawns. If soldiers are present, complete a few other tasks and return after three or four in-game days.7878Uses8080Crafting Abyss Cores8282The primary use for Abyss Cells is crafting Abyss Cores. After completing Chapter 5 (Exposed Plot) and the "Witch of Wisdom" questline, speak to Elowen the Witch at the Witch's House in the Witchwoods of Hernand and select "Craft Abyss Cores" to view available recipes. Abyss Cores are socketable items that can be embedded into weapons and armor to provide various stat bonuses and effects.8484Abyss Gear Blueprints via Dispatch8686In addition to purchasing blueprints from witches, players can obtain Abyss Gear blueprints through dispatch missions. Dispatch missions are unlocked by progressing through the camp system, and certain dispatch locations reward blueprints for Abyss Gears that cannot be found as random drops from enemies.8888One confirmed source is the King Shield Dig Site, a dispatch location not far from Hernand. Sending Greymane comrades on this dispatch can reward Abyss Gear blueprints, including ability-type gears like the Dark Crescent. The rewards are random, so you will not receive a blueprint every time; some runs just return standard Abyss Gears. The dispatch costs are relatively high, so make sure your camp supply line is running well before committing resources.9090This is worth checking regularly, because some Abyss Gear abilities are only available through craftable blueprints. Boss weapon drops may come with ability-type Abyss Gears pre-installed, but if you sell or dismantle the weapon without extracting those gears first, the blueprint dispatch is your main route to reacquiring them.9292Synthesis and Upgrading9595At any witch merchant, you can use Synthesis to combine two identical Abyss Gears into a higher-level version. For example, two Destruction Level 1 cores merge into one Destruction Level 2. This process requires the corresponding blueprint, which you can buy from the witch's shop. Combining several Level 1 drops into Level 2, then Level 3, and so on is the primary way to scale your Abyss Gear power as you reach the mid and late portions of the game.9797There is also Special Synthesis, accessible by pressing R2/RT while in the Craft Abyss Gear menu. Special Synthesis combines any two Abyss Gears into a completely random result. It does not merge their stats; instead it produces a different gear type altogether. The chance of getting a strong result is only about 4%, so Special Synthesis is a gamble. It is best used on duplicate gears you have no other use for, rather than gears you would actually want to keep.9999Health Enhancement101101Abyss Cells are also required to enhance your Health stat past Level 11 in the Skills menu. When you reach Health Level 11, the game displays the message: "Not enough understanding of the Abyssal powers. You must acquire knowledge through research." To unlock further Health upgrades, you must complete Abyssal Energy Research at the Scholastone Institute with Grunvar.103103The research prerequisites are:105105Complete "Abyssal Environment Research"Complete "Abyss Energy Restoration Phenomenon Research" (available as a map objective)Examine the Ancient Abyss Research wall located west of GrunvarSpeak with the Scholastone Research AssistantSelect "Abyssal Energy Research" in dialogue with Grunvar (costs 130 Silver Coins, takes 20 in-game hours)107107Once the research is complete, you can spend Abyss Cells to continue leveling Health beyond Level 11.109109Abyssal Crafting111111Abyss Cells may also appear as ingredients in certain crafting recipes for specialized Abyss-related equipment and items. Some quest objectives involve combining Abyss Cells with other Abyss materials for advanced upgrades.113113Extraction Before Selling115115Before selling or dismantling any weapon or armor that has Abyss Gears socketed, visit a witch and select Extract to remove the installed gears. Extraction is free and returns the gears to your inventory intact. If you sell equipment without extracting first, the socketed Abyss Gears are lost permanently. This is especially important for boss weapons and unique drops that often come with rare ability-type gears pre-installed.117117Renewable Farming via Greymane Camp119119The most sustainable source of Abyss Cells is the farm at Greymane Camp. By planting Abyssal Seeds and using fertilizer, each tree can yield up to 5 Abyss Cells per harvest. This creates an infinite loop: harvest cells, convert some into new seeds, replant, and repeat. See the Abyssal Seed article and the Abyss Artifacts Farming Guide for the complete planting and fertilizer process.121121Tips123123Defeat every Wandershrub and Bismuth Oreback Crab you encounter while exploring. They are easy to miss, but Abyss Cells become increasingly valuable as the game progresses.Bismuth Oreback Crabs look like metallic rocks on the ground. Use Force Palm near suspicious ore deposits to check whether a crab is hiding.Abyss Cells complement Abyss Artifacts and Faded Abyss Artifacts in the Abyss progression system. Keep a stock of Abyss Cells for when you unlock witch crafting and Health enhancement later in the game.If you are short on Abyss Cells, prioritize the Drakesfall Castle area north of Hernand as your farming route, since it is accessible early in the game and has a good density of Abyss creatures.The sell price of 3.8 Silver per cell is quite low. It is almost always better to save your Abyss Cells for crafting and upgrades rather than selling them.When farming at Drakesfall Castle, you can sell the extra Bismuth Ore you collect for a steady income of Silver, or donate it to your camp for stone points. Both options make the farming route profitable beyond just the Abyss Cells.Check dispatch missions at your camp regularly. The King Shield Dig Site dispatch can reward Abyss Gear blueprints that let you craft ability-type gears at a witch, which are otherwise only found on boss weapon drops.Always extract Abyss Gears from equipment before selling it. Extraction at a witch is free, and losing a socketed gear because you forgot to extract it is one of the most common and costly mistakes players make in the mid-game.Use Synthesis at a witch to combine duplicate Abyss Gears into higher-level versions. Two Level 1 copies of the same type become one Level 2, and the stat improvements are substantial. Stockpile duplicates rather than selling them.125125The Witchwoods (Wandershrubs)127127The area to the north of The Witchwoods is populated by Wandershrubs, the bushy plant-like Abyss creatures that can be found in clusters. These enemies are extremely fragile. A single Force Palm will kill them instantly, dropping Abyss Cells and other materials. While the individual drop rate is lower than Bismuth Oreback Crabs, the speed at which Wandershrubs can be cleared makes this a solid early-game farming option before Drake's Fall Castle becomes accessible.129129Southeast Island Bush Farming131131A small island off the southeast coast of Delesyia is one of the best locations for farming Abyss Cells in bulk. Three packs of bush enemies roam the middle of the island, and each small bush drops an Abyss Cell on death. The real advantage is the respawn trick: you can reset every enemy on the island in seconds without leaving, making this spot faster than any mainland route once you know the method.133133Reaching the Island135135The island sits far offshore, so reaching it requires preparation and a specific traversal technique. Start by traveling to the Sanctum of Faith on the southeast coast of Delesyia. Climb to the top of the tallest tower in the Sanctum. From the peak, use the Pillar of Wind imbue gear to launch yourself upward, riding the wind current high into the sky.137137While airborne and facing upward, use Aerial Stab three times in quick succession. Each Aerial Stab pushes you higher, and doing all three while angled up gives you the maximum altitude needed for the long glide. Once you have enough height, start fast gliding toward the island.139139Stamina management is the main challenge during the glide. Equip the Gourmet abyss gear before departure, as it increases the effectiveness of food items. The item you want is Honey Tea, which is craftable from very early in the game and restores stamina. Drink Honey Tea during the glide whenever your stamina starts running low. The amount you need depends on your current stats and Gourmet gear level, so bring extra on your first trip. If you start losing height mid-glide, roll forward. The roll costs extra stamina but stops your descent, buying you time to drink another Honey Tea and continue.141141Arriving on the Island143143At the southeastern tip of the island, there is an Abyss Cresset you can interact with. Unlock it immediately. This registers the island as a fast travel destination, so every return trip after the first is instant. You will never need to make the long glide again once this is activated.145145Bush Enemy Layout147147Three separate packs of bush enemies cluster around the middle area of the island. Each pack contains several small bushes and one big bush.149149Small bushes are the primary target. Each one drops an Abyss Cell when killed. They also have a chance of dropping random Abyss Gears as a bonus, which makes farming here even more rewarding than the cell count alone suggests.151151Big bushes do not drop Abyss Cells at all. They are also significantly more dangerous. If a big bush grabs you at close range, it can kill you in a single hit. Treat the big bushes with caution and keep your distance unless you are intentionally using the respawn trick described below.153153Optimal Farming Strategy155155The fastest way to farm this island takes advantage of the respawn mechanic. Kill every bush on the island except one big bush. Since big bushes do not drop Abyss Cells, skipping one costs you nothing. After clearing all the small bushes and most of the big ones, let the remaining big bush kill you. When you respawn, every bush enemy on the island respawns as well.157157Repeat the cycle: clear the small bushes across all three packs, leave one big bush alive, and let it kill you. Each loop generates a large number of Abyss Cells in a short time. Because the respawn is instant, this is considerably faster than any fast-travel-based farming loop on the mainland.159159Warning: Some players have reported that fully clearing every single bush on the island, including all big bushes, prevents them from ever respawning. If this happens, the island becomes permanently empty and the farm is lost. To be safe, always leave at least one big bush alive before triggering the respawn.161161Bonus: Tortoise Farming163163The island is home to an enormous population of tortoises. They are easy to kill and drop tough meat and small bones, both of which are useful. Tough meat is a solid cooking ingredient, and small bones are needed for jewelry refining. The tortoises respawn whenever you die or fast travel back to the island's Abyss Cresset, so you can farm them alongside the bush enemies without any extra effort.165165Use in the Kuku Insect Gatherer Recipe167167The Kuku Insect Gatherer's Pack consumes three Abyss Cells per craft, making this the largest per-craft draw on your cell stockpile in the entire backpack branch. Prioritise a full Drake's Fall Castle run before crafting so you enter the workbench with a comfortable buffer instead of triggering a second farm trip mid-recipe.169169RecipeAbyss Cells NeededOther MaterialsKuku Insect Gatherer's Pack31 Kuku Pack + 1 Power Core - Ore of Resipiscence + 1 Power Core - Crown of Shadows171171One pass through Drake's Fall Castle, following the group-and-kite pattern on the ~40 abyssal floor enemies, will typically drop far more than three cells. Bank the surplus for the Kuku Gardening Pack and Laser Spear recipes, which share the same Abyss Cell shopping list.
