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11Overview22The Sanctum of Revelation is a corrupted sacred site and Exploration Challenge in Crimson Desert, part of the quest chain given by Areciel, the Witch of Strength. It sits in the Demeniss region and has been overrun by Antumbra forces, including the boss Antumbra's Spear. Travelers must clear the infestation, solve a two-part Fusion Reactor Core puzzle, and restore the sanctum's dome-shaped device to cleanse the site and earn Areciel's reward. It is one of three sanctums in Areciel's chain alongside the Sanctum of Expiation and Sanctum of Renunciation.44Quest Details66FieldValueQuest TypeFaction Quest / Exploration Challenge (Sanctum)RegionDemenissSub-areaSerpent Marsh, on an island near the Port of Demeniss, north of the Bamboo ForestFactionWitches of PywelWitchAreciel, the Witch of StrengthPrerequisiteListen to Areciel's requestBossAntumbra's SpearEnemy FactionAntumbra (cultists, warpriests, floating sphere enemies)99Location1010The sanctum is located in the Demeniss region on a patch of land surrounded by water, just northeast of the Serpent Marsh, on an island near the Port of Demeniss, north of the Bamboo Forest. Approach from the south side. A permanent fast travel point unlocks on cleansing.1212How to Start1414Travelers must first speak with Areciel, the Witch of Strength, and listen to her request. Her house is on the side of a mountain just north of Tommaso City in the Tashkalp region of Pywel. Without accepting her request first, the sanctum can be cleared but the completion will not register.1616Walkthrough1818Phase 1: Clear the Antumbra infestation2020Approach from the south. The sanctum is crawling with Antumbra cultists, warpriests, and floating sphere-enclosed enemies. Shoot the spheres down with arrows first. Work through the area and bring the liberation percentage down toward 0%. AoE attacks work well on large groups.2222Phase 2: Defeat Antumbra's Spear2424Enter the fogged section of the sanctum to trigger the boss. Antumbra's Spear is fast and uses magic-based attacks that must be dodged, not blocked. Parry his normal attacks and respond with heavy attacks to build the meter under his health bar, which opens your main damage window. He can also be briefly stunned with Force Palm.2626Phase 3: Fusion Reactor Core puzzle2828Head west to the lower floor and find the standalone building just outside the ruins. Step on its collapsible roof to drop inside and retrieve the first Fusion Reactor Core (Fusion Reactor Core: XXXIV-VI). Use Axiom Force to grab it.Return to the dome-shaped device. Locate the broken pillar in the west corner, place the core on top, and rotate it until green leaves appear around it to indicate the correct orientation. Climb on top and use a jumping Force Palm to lock it in place.From the device, look directly east and up. A second core (Fusion Reactor Core: IX) rests on a ledge above. Climb a nearby rock, use Axiom Force to pull it down, and align it with the empty square-shaped slot on the north side of the device. When green leaves appear, use Force Palm to shove it into place.Walk toward the square of lights on the ground if Areciel does not automatically appear. The interaction concludes and the sanctum registers as cleansed.3030Antumbra Enemies and Boss3232EnemyNotesAntumbra CultistsStandard melee mobs throughout the sanctumAntumbra WarpriestsTougher variants that join the wave clearSphere-enclosed floatersEncased in a floating sphere, must be shot down with arrows before engagingAntumbra's Spear (Boss)Fast, magic-based attacks that cannot be blocked. Dodge magic, parry normal attacks, heavy-attack into the meter window. Can be stunned with Force Palm.3434Rewards3535RewardNotesBlueprint II: Kuku Rishi's BootsGranted after speaking with Areciel post-cleanseThorn of Dark PursuitFound upstairs before leaving; pick up before fast-travelling outAbyss ArtifactsSkill points for the Abyss TreePermanent fast travel pointSanctum of Revelation becomes a fast travel destinationLiberation creditCounts toward Exploration Challenges3737Tips3838Accept Areciel's request before entering. Clearing the sanctum without it will not grant credit.Do not try to tank Antumbra's Spear's magic attacks. Dodge first, parry normal swings, then commit to heavy attacks in the meter window.Shoot down enemies floating inside spheres with arrows before engaging them in melee.When placing cores on the device, watch for the green leaves indicator. Pushing a misaligned core with Force Palm will fail and force you to pull it back out.Climbing onto nearby rocks gives better angles for Axiom Force grabs on the reactor cores.Before leaving the sanctum, head upstairs and grab the Thorn of Dark Pursuit item.The second core sits above the device on a ledge. Look up, not down, when searching for it.4040Role in the Overwhelming Beings Questline4242The Antumbra's Spear boss found at the Sanctum of Revelation is one of three generals whose defeat is required to unlock the Cloister of Ruination. Ator, the Antumbra Archon, is sealed within the Cloister and cannot be fought until all three generals have fallen. The Sanctum of Revelation sits on an island in the Serpent Marsh area, near the middle of the map. The other two generals are Antumbra's Sword at the Sanctum of Absolution and Antumbra's Staff at the Sanctum of Solace.4444Related Articles4646Demeniss, Witches of Pywel, Sanctum of Expiation, Sanctum of Renunciation, Kuku Pot, Faction Quests.4848How to Approach the Island5050The Sanctum of Revelation sits on an island reached from the mainland fast travel point directly west of it. The easiest method is to ride your horse straight across the water, since mounts can swim the gap in one stretch. If you plan to swim or glide yourself, stockpile stamina-restoring wines from the vendor in Hernand first, because crossing consumes a large amount of stamina. Smaller islands along the route make useful stamina-recovery stops.5252Nearby Abyss Artifacts5454Before committing to the sanctum itself, sweep the surrounding area for two Abyss Artifacts that sit out in the open. Both are close to the sanctum and add easy bonuses for the trip.5656Secret Boss and Strongest Spear5858Inside the sanctum a secret boss spawns in. It is widely considered one of the hardest fights in the game. Defeating it rewards one of the strongest spears in Crimson Desert, with a powerful abyss artifact already attached to the weapon. The artifact socketed on the drop is a popular choice in many end-game builds, which makes this reward worth returning for even after the main story.
