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Overview
Abyss Cressets are hidden fast travel points scattered throughout Pywel in Crimson Desert. There are 60 Abyss Cressets total, also known as Secret Places. Each one grants an Abyss Artifact (skill point) and unlocks a Fast Travel waypoint at that location. Finding all 60 unlocks the Pilgrim of Wonders trophy.
How Abyss Cressets Work
Abyss Cressets appear as glowing pedestals or pillars found in elevated, hidden, or puzzle-protected locations. Some Abyss Cressets are accessible by simply climbing to a high point, while others require solving Ancient Ruins puzzles. Interacting with an Abyss Cresset completes its associated Exploration challenge and grants one Abyss Artifact. Each Abyss Cresset becomes a permanent Fast Travel point after activation.
Hernand Cressets (12)
Cresset Name | Location |
|---|---|
Watcher on the Cliff | Northeast of Hoenmark Ruins, on the edge of a cliff |
Guide in the Darkness | Southwest of Sanctum of Deliverance. Stand on the stone platform to drop to an underground area, then follow the path |
Subtle Gap | On Anvil Hill beside the Wild Raiders Camp. Drop through the hole on top, or via the cave in the southern part of the raider camp |
Directly east of Equinsher Saddlery, on top of the hill. Watch for damaging plants on the cliff sides | |
Where Sky Meets Earth | At the top of the Galepulley, east of Sanctum of Penitence |
East of Snowy Plateau Cabin. Follow the marked road south and west from Kharonso to the end | |
Precipice of Silence | Northwest of Spire of Stars on a mountain peak. Easier to glide from Haven Past the Snowfall |
Giant Hand of Everfrost | Northeast of Sanctum of Benediction, on top of the mountain immediately west of Hernand |
Hill of the Abandoned | South of Mountain of Frozen Souls Hearth, on top of the cliffs |
Windcrest | Southwest of Mountain of Frozen Souls Hearth, on top of the cliffs near the map edge |
Southwest of Sunset Valley, on top of the cliffs near the map edge | |
An Unreachable End | Southeast of Spire of Insight, on the cliffs leading out toward the water. Jump and use Force Palm mid-air to boost into a glide |
Demeniss Cressets (11)
Cresset Name | Location |
|---|---|
Breathless Lake | Northwest of Hexe Sanctuary, in a crater lake against the cliffs |
Thunderwater Falls | Directly south of Sanctum of Revelation, at the top of the waterfall cliff |
Sanctuary of Reflection | Southeast of Jijeong Temple, in the cave near the small ponds |
Peak of Enlightenment | Southeast of Jijeong Temple, on top of the east mountain peak |
Peak's Green Bloom | Southeast of Jijeong Temple, on top of a pillar in the water |
Edge of Learning | Southwest of Jijeong Temple Pagoda, on a stone pillar in the water |
Hill of Serenity | Northeast of Thornbriar Fortress, in the middle of the empty field at the edge of the cliff |
Strange Rift | On Bowsprit Cape, on the south side in a cave halfway down the cliffs |
Rock Worn Down by the Ocean Wind | South of Bowsprit Cape, immediately east off the shore from the Demeniss Southern Cliff Submerged Shipwreck, in a small cove |
The Stairway Falls | Southeast of Thornbriar Fortress, at the top of the final waterfall |
Wrecked Dream | Directly south of Bloodsteel Camp, on a thin rocky section leading out into the water |
Pailune Cressets (9)
Cresset Name | Location |
|---|---|
The Sage's Rest | Northwest of Trovak Camp, on top of the mountain ridge |
Giant Hand of Windy Hills | Northeast of Skoghorn, in the middle of the finger-shaped mountain peaks |
Cliff of Ruination | South of Cloister of Ruination, on the top of the cliff directly above it |
The Wolf's Molar | Southwest of Volstein Ruins, directly beside Silver Wolf Mountain on the map |
Where the Stars Linger | North of Silver Wolf Mountain Beast Hunter's Camp, across the river |
Silverwolf Lake | North of the City of Pailune, in the middle of Vannstein Lake |
Hill of Longing | East of the City of Pailune, on top of the mountain |
Ancestor's Rest | Southeast of the City of Pailune, on a small island in the middle of the river |
Lava Under Snowy Plains | Northwest of Sanctum of Solace, in the lava area inside Dragon's Breath Cave |
Delesyia Cressets (7)
Cresset Name | Location |
|---|---|
Hunter's Overlook | Immediately west of Arrowhead Rock, halfway down the cliff. Glide out and angle toward the cliff face |
Rock Atop the Altar | North of Serpent Shrine, on the northernmost cliff edge on the same island |
Cape of Hope | Southwest of Woodrock Cabin, on the bottom of the Dewhaven map text |
The Secret-Laden Cave | West of Marni's Steel Armory. Drop through a hole in the ground northwest of the Abyss Nexus, then follow the path leading left |
Cliffside Marine Erosion Pillar | Northeast of Delesyia Castle, on a pillar on the edge of the water across the bay |
Peak of the Innovative Mind | Southeast of Sanctum of Veneration, on top of the mountain |
The Southern End | Southeast of Aeronautical Research Base, on the island in the very southeast corner of the map |
Crimson Desert Cressets (21)
Cresset Name | Location |
|---|---|
Peak of Grief | Northwest of Well of Enlightenment, on top of the mountain |
Hill of Grief | Northwest Crimson Desert at Forebearer's Barrens, on top of the mountain directly north of the BA in FOREBEARER'S BARRENS |
Trial of the Sandscale | Northwest Crimson Desert at Forebearer's Barrens, in the middle of a quicksand area between A and R. Glide in |
Remnants of Ruin | Northwest Crimson Desert at Forebearer's Barrens, directly north of the map text in the ruins east of the giant quicksand pit |
Threefold Fork | East of Spire of Clockwork, on the small island in the middle of the three-way river |
Arehaza Peak | South of Duskway Camp Ironcrawler Station, on top of the mountain in the center of the rainforest area |
Hangman's Crest | Immediately west of Hangman's Pass, on top of the rock pillar |
Peak of Abundance | On the eastern edge of the Crimson Desert, on top of the hill above Skin Collector's Hideout |
Blazing Sand | Eastern Crimson Desert, directly east of the N in CRIMSON DESERT, near the Ashen Rift location |
Sandsea Waymark | Eastern Crimson Desert, in the center of the O, S, and E in CRIMSON DESERT, at the top of the mountain |
Crimson Ridge | Southwest of Kharati-ram Camp on top of the cliffs |
The Dragon's Gaze | Northwest of Great Gate of Urdavah, on top of the mountain |
Directly north of the C in CRIMSON DESERT, on a stone pillar slightly out into the water toward the map edge | |
Howlsands Dunes | Directly northwest of Howlsands Camp on top of the cliffs. A sandstorm covers the area until you clear the related questline |
The Desert's Oasis | At Verdant Paradise, the small water area visible on the east edge of the Crimson Desert |
Saltshade Hill | Southwest of Oasis Hearth, on top of the tall cliff. Watch for rockworm enemies |
Everflowing Spring | In the middle of the Oasis (Merchant's Rest Place), slightly east of Oasis Hearth |
Forgotten Cliff | Southwest of Varnia Saltroad Camp, on top of the cliffs |
Mushroomcap Cliff | North of Varnia Saltroad Camp, on top of the rock pillar. Use Force Palm to boost off a shorter pillar |
Ivory Marches Garden | Southeast of Sandhaven, on one of the smaller islands |
Whitesand Cliff | North of Varnia, on top of the cliffs near the map edge |
Tips
Abyss Cressets marked as Mysterious Energy on the map indicate locations you have not yet discovered.
The High Jump horse skill is useful for reaching elevated Abyss Cressets without dismounting.
Some Abyss Cressets in Ancient Ruins require Force Palm or other abilities to solve their puzzles.
Track your progress in the Challenges menu under Exploration > Secret Places.
Cressets pair efficiently with Sealed Abyss Artifact runs since both reward skill points.
All 60 Cressets are required for the Pilgrim of Wonders trophy.
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Abyss Artifacts, Abyss Nexus, Abyss Skybridge Gates, Fast Travel, World Map, Trophies.