Overview
Obsession and Madness is the 58th main quest in Crimson Desert and takes place entirely inside an Abyss Rift. Kliff searches for the missing Octavius by navigating a series of floating pillars using vertical platforming. The core mechanic is the triple Force Palm jump: chaining three Force Palm activations mid-air to catapult upward. For a standalone guide on the platforming, see Find the One Responsible for the Rift.
Quest Details
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Quest Number | 58 |
Chapter | 4: The Price of Knowledge |
Sub-Chapter | Forbidden Knowledge |
Region | Hernand (Abyss Rift) |
Prerequisite | Spire of the Stars |
Reward | +8 Contribution Levels (Hernandian faction) |
Objectives
Investigate the Abyss
Find the one responsible for the rift
Walkthrough
Entering the Abyss
You enter the Abyss Rift immediately after the previous quest. Stand on the fast travel plate directly ahead of your entry point.
The Triple Force Palm Technique
This quest's central mechanic is chaining three consecutive Force Palm activations mid-air to gain massive vertical height:
Jump from a pillar.
Press R3 to activate Force Palm mid-air (first burst).
Press R3 again immediately (second burst).
Press R3 a third time (third burst, maximum height).
Glide toward the next pillar.
This R3, R3, R3 sequence is the only reliable way to reach the higher platforms. Standard jumping and climbing will not get you high enough.
Navigating the Pillars
The platforming section consists of ascending a series of floating pillars. Jump from one pillar, triple Force Palm upward, then glide to the next platform. Repeat until you reach the central platform at the top.
Activating the Mechanism
On the central platform, look for a yellow glowing mechanism on the floor. Jump over it and use Force Palm (R3) mid-air to strike it from above. This triggers a cutscene that resolves the quest.
Falling Recovery
If you fall off a pillar, do not panic. Press R3 to open the sky map and fast travel back to the entry point. You can also use the fast travel plate at the start to reset your position.
Tips
Force Palm consumes Spirit. If you run out mid-jump, hold L3 + R3 to regenerate before attempting the next pillar.
The Double Jump skill from Kliff's green skill tree helps with the platforming. Unlock it if you have not already.
You do not need to land perfectly on each pillar. Aim for the general platform area and adjust.
The mechanism at the top must be activated with Force Palm from above, not from the ground. Jump and press R3 while over it.
Reward
Completing this quest awards +8 Contribution Levels toward the Hernandian faction. This is one of the largest single contribution gains in Chapter 4.
Related Quests
Previous quest: Spire of the Stars
Next quest: Casted Shadow
Objective guide: Find the One Responsible for the Rift