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11Overview22Abyss 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.44How Abyss Cressets Work66Abyss 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.88Hernand Cressets (12)1010Cresset NameLocationWatcher on the CliffNortheast of Hoenmark Ruins, on the edge of a cliffGuide in the DarknessSouthwest of Sanctum of Deliverance. Stand on the stone platform to drop to an underground area, then follow the pathSubtle GapOn Anvil Hill beside the Wild Raiders Camp. Drop through the hole on top, or via the cave in the southern part of the raider campA Hill Guided by LightDirectly east of Equinsher Saddlery, on top of the hill. Watch for damaging plants on the cliff sidesWhere Sky Meets EarthAt the top of the Galepulley, east of Sanctum of PenitenceHaven Past the SnowfallEast of Snowy Plateau Cabin. Follow the marked road south and west from Kharonso to the endPrecipice of SilenceNorthwest of Spire of Stars on a mountain peak. Easier to glide from Haven Past the SnowfallGiant Hand of EverfrostNortheast of Sanctum of Benediction, on top of the mountain immediately west of HernandHill of the AbandonedSouth of Mountain of Frozen Souls Hearth, on top of the cliffsWindcrestSouthwest of Mountain of Frozen Souls Hearth, on top of the cliffs near the map edgeA Detailed GlanceSouthwest of Sunset Valley, on top of the cliffs near the map edgeAn Unreachable EndSoutheast of Spire of Insight, on the cliffs leading out toward the water. Jump and use Force Palm mid-air to boost into a glide1212Demeniss Cressets (11)1313Cresset NameLocationBreathless LakeNorthwest of Hexe Sanctuary, in a crater lake against the cliffsThunderwater FallsDirectly south of Sanctum of Revelation, at the top of the waterfall cliffSanctuary of ReflectionSoutheast of Jijeong Temple, in the cave near the small pondsPeak of EnlightenmentSoutheast of Jijeong Temple, on top of the east mountain peakPeak's Green BloomSoutheast of Jijeong Temple, on top of a pillar in the waterEdge of LearningSouthwest of Jijeong Temple Pagoda, on a stone pillar in the waterHill of SerenityNortheast of Thornbriar Fortress, in the middle of the empty field at the edge of the cliffStrange RiftOn Bowsprit Cape, on the south side in a cave halfway down the cliffsRock Worn Down by the Ocean WindSouth of Bowsprit Cape, immediately east off the shore from the Demeniss Southern Cliff Submerged Shipwreck, in a small coveThe Stairway FallsSoutheast of Thornbriar Fortress, at the top of the final waterfallWrecked DreamDirectly south of Bloodsteel Camp, on a thin rocky section leading out into the water1515Pailune Cressets (9)1616Cresset NameLocationThe Sage's RestNorthwest of Trovak Camp, on top of the mountain ridgeGiant Hand of Windy HillsNortheast of Skoghorn, in the middle of the finger-shaped mountain peaksCliff of RuinationSouth of Cloister of Ruination, on the top of the cliff directly above itThe Wolf's MolarSouthwest of Volstein Ruins, directly beside Silver Wolf Mountain on the mapWhere the Stars LingerNorth of Silver Wolf Mountain Beast Hunter's Camp, across the riverSilverwolf LakeNorth of the City of Pailune, in the middle of Vannstein LakeHill of LongingEast of the City of Pailune, on top of the mountainAncestor's RestSoutheast of the City of Pailune, on a small island in the middle of the riverLava Under Snowy PlainsNorthwest of Sanctum of Solace, in the lava area inside Dragon's Breath Cave1818Delesyia Cressets (7)1919Cresset NameLocationHunter's OverlookImmediately west of Arrowhead Rock, halfway down the cliff. Glide out and angle toward the cliff faceRock Atop the AltarNorth of Serpent Shrine, on the northernmost cliff edge on the same islandCape of HopeSouthwest of Woodrock Cabin, on the bottom of the Dewhaven map textThe Secret-Laden CaveWest of Marni's Steel Armory. Drop through a hole in the ground northwest of the Abyss Nexus, then follow the path leading leftCliffside Marine Erosion PillarNortheast of Delesyia Castle, on a pillar on the edge of the water across the bayPeak of the Innovative MindSoutheast of Sanctum of Veneration, on top of the mountainThe Southern EndSoutheast of Aeronautical Research Base, on the island in the very southeast corner of the map2121Crimson Desert Cressets (21)2222Cresset NameLocationPeak of GriefNorthwest of Well of Enlightenment, on top of the mountainHill of GriefNorthwest Crimson Desert at Forebearer's Barrens, on top of the mountain directly north of the BA in FOREBEARER'S BARRENSTrial of the SandscaleNorthwest Crimson Desert at Forebearer's Barrens, in the middle of a quicksand area between A and R. Glide inRemnants of RuinNorthwest Crimson Desert at Forebearer's Barrens, directly north of the map text in the ruins east of the giant quicksand pitThreefold ForkEast of Spire of Clockwork, on the small island in the middle of the three-way riverArehaza PeakSouth of Duskway Camp Ironcrawler Station, on top of the mountain in the center of the rainforest areaHangman's CrestImmediately west of Hangman's Pass, on top of the rock pillarPeak of AbundanceOn the eastern edge of the Crimson Desert, on top of the hill above Skin Collector's HideoutBlazing SandEastern Crimson Desert, directly east of the N in CRIMSON DESERT, near the Ashen Rift locationSandsea WaymarkEastern Crimson Desert, in the center of the O, S, and E in CRIMSON DESERT, at the top of the mountainCrimson RidgeSouthwest of Kharati-ram Camp on top of the cliffsThe Dragon's GazeNorthwest of Great Gate of Urdavah, on top of the mountainThe Desert's EdgeDirectly north of the C in CRIMSON DESERT, on a stone pillar slightly out into the water toward the map edgeHowlsands DunesDirectly northwest of Howlsands Camp on top of the cliffs. A sandstorm covers the area until you clear the related questlineThe Desert's OasisAt Verdant Paradise, the small water area visible on the east edge of the Crimson DesertSaltshade HillSouthwest of Oasis Hearth, on top of the tall cliff. Watch for rockworm enemiesEverflowing SpringIn the middle of the Oasis (Merchant's Rest Place), slightly east of Oasis HearthForgotten CliffSouthwest of Varnia Saltroad Camp, on top of the cliffsMushroomcap CliffNorth of Varnia Saltroad Camp, on top of the rock pillar. Use Force Palm to boost off a shorter pillarIvory Marches GardenSoutheast of Sandhaven, on one of the smaller islandsWhitesand CliffNorth of Varnia, on top of the cliffs near the map edge2424Tips2525Abyss 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.2727Related Articles2929Abyss Artifacts, Abyss Nexus, Abyss Skybridge Gates, Fast Travel, World Map, Trophies.
