Core of Exaltation
Core of Exaltation is a Crimson Desert core material from the Sanctum of Exaltation light puzzle, used in Kuku Pot progression after cleansing the sanctum.
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Core of Exaltation is a core material in Crimson Desert obtained from the Sanctum of Exaltation in Pailune. The item is tied to the sanctum power device and is released only after the sanctum has been cleansed and its follow-up light puzzle is solved.
The core is part of the broader Kuku System progression route. After obtaining it, keep it for later Kuku Pot upgrades instead of selling it as a generic material.
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Category | Material, core component |
Source | |
Region | |
Reward Amount | 1 |
Listed Value | 1 Copper |
Related System | Kuku Pot upgrades |
Required Abilities |
Reach the Sanctum of Exaltation in Pailune and clear the hostile forces so the sanctum mechanisms become usable.
Find the missing Fusion Reactor Cores around the sanctum and place them into the generator using Axiom Force and Force Palm.
After the sanctum is cleansed, complete the light dial puzzle. Aim Blinding Flash at the crystal-like stones around the dial and stop during the gaps so the rotation does not reset.
When the mechanism releases the Core of Exaltation, grab and seal it with Axiom Force.
The Core of Exaltation is used in Kuku Pot progression after the sanctum route opens. It should be treated as a progression material connected to Grimnir and the Kilnden Workshop rather than a standard trade item.
If the core seems missing, return to the cleansed sanctum and check whether the optional light puzzle was completed. Cleansing the sanctum and solving the final dial puzzle are separate steps.
Sanctum of Exaltation - Full sanctum route and puzzle context
Sanctums - Overview of sanctum mechanics
The Witch of Kindness - Bari questline context
Kuku System - Kuku Pot progression overview
Kilnden Workshop - Grimnir and Kuku crafting location
Lightbringer - Trophy tied to cleansing all sanctums