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Ethereal Pathway (Challenge)

Ethereal Pathway is an Exploration Challenge in Crimson Desert. It takes place within The Abyss and requires players to activate an Abyss power supply by solving platforming puzzles using Axiom Force and Force Palm.

Challenge Details

How to Complete

The Ethereal Pathway challenge is encountered during the Abyss Without Balance main quest at the end of Chapter 1. Upon entering the Ethereal Pathway from The Abyss, you must complete a series of platforming and puzzle tasks:

1. Step on the pedestal to activate the Abyss Nexus (enables fast travel to this location).

2. Use Axiom Force to grab the floating power core (the block in the center of the area) and place it onto the deactivated lantern.

3. Climb onto the circular power supply device and reach its center.

4. Use Force Palm on the center of the device to activate it. A successful activation causes the device to glow from yellow to blue.

5. Climb the large rotating wheel structure. While hanging, charge and release Force Palm to push yourself away and fully activate the mechanism.

6. Collect the Abyss Artifact that appears after the mechanism powers on.

Notes

• This challenge is tied to main quest progression and cannot be accessed freely until that point in the story.

• Completing the Ethereal Pathway grants the Flight ability and gliding capability.

• The teleporter at the end of the Ethereal Pathway leads to Root's End.