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Abyss Without Balance
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Abyss Without Balance is a main quest in Chapter 1: The First Encounter of Crimson Desert. Following the conversation with Alustin in the Axiom Archive, Kliff is transported outside and must restore the Abyss to its original state. The quest involves platforming across floating islands, manipulating blue power cubes with Axiom Force, learning the Force Palm skill, and collecting Abyss Artifacts. White Crow the Witch appears at the conclusion.
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Chapter | Chapter 1: The First Encounter, Trace |
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Requirements | Complete Polar Opposites |
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2 artifacts collected during the quest | |
New combat/puzzle skill learned by observing a ghost |
Use Axiom Force (hold L3) on the gate ahead to open it. Inside, interact with a totem by grappling its glowing blue center using Axiom Force. Rotate the totem's center with the D-pad (left or right) until it glows solid blue, indicating the path ahead is activated. Follow the new pathway forward.
A series of slow-moving diagonal platforms awaits. Jump between them as they pass close to each other. These platforms move on fixed cycles, so watch the pattern for a few seconds before jumping. At the end, stand on the center of the final platform to teleport to a large open garden area.
In the garden area, find the round floor plate marked with a white ring. Stand on it to activate a second Abyss Nexus fast travel point.
A blue glowing cube floats in the center of the area. Use Axiom Force (hold L3) to grab it and place it on the pedestal to the right. This removes a wall blocking the floor below. Leave the cube on the left pedestal in its original position. Drop down through the opened barrier.
In the lower area, look for a power cell mounted on the right wall. A blue ghost appears nearby. Hold L1/LB to observe the ghost, which demonstrates the Force Palm technique: a powerful palm strike that can push objects and enemies. Kliff learns this by watching. Use Axiom Force to position the power cell where the ghost placed it, then press R3 to execute Force Palm and punch the cell into the wall socket.
Climb out of the pit and locate the large circular cog mechanism. Scale to its center and use Force Palm (R3) to strike the mechanism. This activates the power supply for the area and clears the path upward.
Proceed to the top of the restored area. A glowing artifact floats in the air and is collected automatically as Kliff approaches. The quest transitions into a cutscene where White Crow appears.
Observe the ghost carefully before trying to use Force Palm. The observation mechanic (holding L1/LB) is what actually teaches Kliff the skill. Skipping it means you cannot use Force Palm.
The diagonal platform section can be frustrating. Watch each platform's movement cycle before jumping. They move slowly, so patience is better than speed.
You can complete both the Axiom Archive and Ethereal Pathway challenges during this quest for bonus Abyss Artifacts. Look for side paths.
Force Palm (R3) becomes a useful combat ability later. Practice its timing here where there are no enemies pressuring you.
