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11Overview22The Abyss Kutum is an optional boss encountered at the Twisted Thicketway in the Abyss region of Crimson Desert. This creature guards one of the Abyss Challenges and must be defeated as part of the Twisted Thicketway puzzle sequence. The fight revolves around ranged combat; players must use their Bow and the Focused Shot skill to target the boss's eye and build up the Stagger bar. Once staggered, the boss becomes vulnerable to close-range combos.44Location and Access66Abyss Kutum is located at the Twisted Thicketway, an Abyss Challenge area that can be reached through two different routes:99Via Altar of Solitude: Use the teleporter at the Altar of Solitude, which sends you to a giant fan on the ground. Activate Flight to glide up from the fan and reach the Twisted Thicketway.Via Skyloop Bridge: Follow the Skyloop Bridge abyss challenge chain in order: Spire of the Stars, Sanctorum of Insight, Secret Garden, Vault of Vengeance, Courtyard of Precision, Altar of Solitude, and finally the Twisted Thicketway.Via Root's End Ruins: An alternative entry point through Root's End Ruins in the Pailune region, which does not require the Skyloop Bridge teleporter.1111Twisted Thicketway Puzzle1313Before facing Abyss Kutum, players must solve the Twisted Thicketway puzzle. The steps are:1515Use the Blinding Flash ability to follow the cables and enter the cave.Activate the elevator past the central pillar inside the cave.Use the Axiom Bracelet to interact with the pillar device. Rotate the pillar into each socket until you hear a distinct audio cue.Insert the pillar into the middle socket to activate the portal.Return to the surface teleporter and use Force Palm to activate a wind device, then glide to reach the boss arena.1717Boss Strategy1919Key Mechanic: Eye Stagger2121The central mechanic of this fight is targeting Abyss Kutum's eye with ranged attacks to fill the Stagger bar. The Focused Shot bow skill is essential for this fight. When fully charged, Focused Shot fires up to 4 arrows (more with skill upgrades) and is the most efficient way to build Stagger on the eye. Make sure this skill is unlocked before entering the Twisted Thicketway.2323Attack Patterns2525AttackDescriptionCounterLaser ShowerAbyss Kutum charges its eye and fires multiple laser beams across the arenaThis is actually the best opening to damage the eye. While the boss is charging, fire Focused Shot at the eye before the lasers launchLightning SlamThe boss burrows underground and reappears nearby, slamming the ground with a lightning attackDodge to the side as soon as the boss surfaces. Do not stand still after it burrows2727Recommended Approach2828Maintain mid-range distance: Stay at medium range to bait the boss into using its Laser Shower attack, which creates the best windows to target the eye.Spam Focused Shot at the eye whenever the boss charges up. Each volley builds significant Stagger.Once the Stagger bar fills and the eye is knocked down, rush in immediately and execute your most powerful melee combos to deal heavy damage.Repeat the cycle: retreat to mid-range, bait Laser Shower, stagger the eye, rush in for damage.3030Focused Shot Skill3232Focused Shot is a Spirit Skill that costs 3 Spirit to use. While aiming your bow, activate Focus and then fire to release a volley of up to 4 shots. Each skill level increases the maximum number of shots by two.3434CharacterHow to UnlockKliffLevel both Marksmanship and Focus to Level 2, then spend 1 Abyss ArtifactDamianeUnlocked by defaultOongkaAvailable through the skill tree (specific requirements vary)3636Leveling Focused Shot further unlocks Focused Evasive Shot (Level 2) and Focused Charged Shot (Level 3), both of which improve your effectiveness against stagger-vulnerable bosses.3737Rewards3939RewardDetailsAbyss Artifact x1Used to upgrade character skills throughout the game. These are a limited resource, making every Abyss Challenge completion valuablePower Core: Spire of DefianceA power core reward specific to this Abyss Challenge4141Abyss Artifacts are one of the most important resources in the game. They are required to unlock powerful skills across all three playable characters. See the Abyss Gear Guide for more information on how Abyss resources work.4242Tips4444Unlock Focused Shot before entering the Twisted Thicketway. Without it, building Stagger on the eye is extremely slow and inefficient.Bring a good supply of arrows and Spirit recovery items. The fight is primarily ranged, and you will burn through Spirit quickly.The Laser Shower attack looks dangerous but is actually your best friend. It gives you a long window to fire at the eye while the boss charges up.If you are struggling with the Lightning Slam attack, watch for the ground disturbance that appears just before the boss surfaces. Dodge immediately when you see it.After completing the puzzle and defeating Abyss Kutum, use Force Palm above the gate to restore the abyss and complete the challenge fully.
