Blinding Darkness

Overview

Blinding Darkness is the final main quest in Chapter 12: The Abyss of Crimson Desert. It is the culmination of The Void arc and the entire main story, featuring the climactic boss fight against Hexe Marie. This shadowy figure, who defied the sacred laws and commands immense dark power, is the source of the Abyss corruption that has threatened Pywel throughout the game. Defeating her fulfills Gian's final wish to seal the rifts and end the corruption.

Quest Details

• Chapter: 12, The Abyss

• Arc: The Void

• Quest Type: Main Story Quest (Final Boss)

• Previous Quest: A Shadow in the Void

• Next Quest: Epilogue: A New Beginning

Boss Fight: Hexe Marie

The battle against Hexe Marie takes place in the ominous Smoking Lands at the heart of the Void. She is not the hardest boss in the game by raw difficulty, but the sheer number of enemies she spawns alongside her attacks can be overwhelming. The fight unfolds across two phases.

Phase 1

Hexe Marie teleports around the arena, firing swarms of crows at Kliff and using dark magic to blast him across the battlefield. She periodically summons waves of minions that must be dealt with before they overwhelm you. Focus on clearing the minions using area-of-effect attacks, then close in on Marie when she pauses between teleportations. Spirit's Judgment and similar AoE skills are highly effective against the summoned enemies.

Phase 2

The second phase intensifies Marie's attack patterns and increases the frequency of minion spawns. She also introduces new sweeping dark energy attacks that cover large portions of the arena. Use Kliff's Heavy Attack and Force Palm to lock her in place during openings. Ice and explosive arrows can help immobilize her crow swarms, giving you breathing room to deal damage directly to Marie.

Recommended Preparation

• Upgrade defensive gear such as the Canta chestpiece to survive Marie's hard-hitting attacks

• Bring a large supply of Grilled Meat and Palmar Pills for healing

• Equip Abyss Cores that boost damage or survivability

• Consider using Damiane's ranged abilities for safer damage during the crow swarm phases

Rewards

Defeating Hexe Marie completes Chapter 12 and triggers the transition to the Epilogue. The Abyss corruption is sealed, fulfilling Gian's wish. After the final cutscene, the game transitions into A New Beginning, the first quest of the Epilogue.

Tips

• Play patiently. Rushing Hexe Marie when her minions are still active will get you killed quickly.

• Clear the mobs first, then focus on Marie during her brief vulnerability windows.

• Force Palm is your best tool for locking Marie in place when she teleports near you.

• Keep moving to avoid the sweeping dark energy attacks in Phase 2.