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11Desert Fragment is an Exploration (Restoration) Challenge in Crimson Desert. It is a light-reflection puzzle set inside a pocket of the Abyss, where the player realigns floating cubes so a laser connects through the full chain and powers the central mechanism. Completing the restoration rewards an Abyss Artifact.22Challenges in Crimson Desert are optional objectives unlocked by obtaining Sealed Abyss Artifacts, exploring regions, or progressing through the main story. When completed, they grant unique rewards and unlock additional features tied to the wider world.44Challenge Overview66AttributeDetailCategoryExploration (Restoration)RegionThe AbyssLocationDesert FragmentRequirementsTomb of Perdition (Challenge)RewardAbyss Artifact88How to Unlock99To unlock Desert Fragment, you must first complete Tomb of Perdition (Challenge), which opens the path leading into the Desert Fragment pocket of The Abyss. Once you arrive at the location, activate the Abyss Nexus to register the fast-travel point and formally begin the challenge.1111Objectives1313StepObjective1Activate the Abyss Nexus2Restore the Abyss3Obtain the artifact1515How to Solve the Desert Fragment Puzzle1616After activating the Abyss Nexus, head into the room to the west of the Nexus. On the far wall you will find a circular mechanism. Use Axiom Force on the mechanism to take control of the floating cubes suspended above the chamber.1818The puzzle goal is to rotate each cube so that the beam of light passes cleanly through every cube in the chain. A cube that is incorrectly oriented will break the chain and stop the laser from reaching the next cube. Cycle through each cube in turn and line them up so the light threads through all of them.2020Once all the cubes are aligned and the laser connects from start to finish, the central floor mechanism powers up. Step onto the activated pad and use Force Palm on it to restore the Abyss. Approach the structure that opens beyond the mechanism to collect an Abyss Artifact and complete the challenge.2222Solution Summary2424Activate the Abyss Nexus upon arrival.Enter the western room and find the circular wall mechanism.Use Axiom Force on the mechanism to control the floating cubes.Rotate each cube so the laser passes through the entire chain.Stand on the powered floor pad and use Force Palm to restore the Abyss.Approach the opened structure to claim the Abyss Artifact.2626Rewards2828RewardNotesAbyss ArtifactGranted on completing the restoration. Abyss Artifacts are used to progress Abyss-related systems and unlock further content.3030Notable Quest Items3131No notable quest items are tied to this challenge beyond the Abyss Artifact reward.3333Tips and Trivia3535Activating the Abyss Nexus first gives you a fast-travel anchor in case you leave and return to the puzzle.The puzzle is a pure orientation puzzle. There is no combat requirement inside the Desert Fragment room itself.If the laser stops partway through the chain, the cube at the break point is the one that needs re-rotation. Focus on one cube at a time rather than adjusting the whole chain at once.Desert Fragment is one of several Exploration restoration challenges inside The Abyss. Other similar fragment challenges include Ether Fragment (Challenge).3737Related Challenges3939Tomb of Perdition (Challenge) (required predecessor)Ether Fragment (Challenge)Ether Rest (Challenge)Ethereal Pathway (Challenge)
