Overview
The Sanctum of Temperance is one of four Sanctums scattered across the continent of Pywel in Crimson Desert. Like all Sanctums, it is described as a place imbued with spiritual power, reportedly created in the ancient past to restore the world and its providence. The Antumbra revere Sanctums as sacred ground because of the immense power they hold.
The Sanctum of Temperance is often the first Sanctum that players encounter during their journey. It is located southeast of the City of Hernand, just beyond the Goldleaf Merchant settlement.
The Sanctum of Temperance is associated with the Third Edict, which declares: "Restrain all things to reach the Void through eternal silence. Yield not to even the strongest temptation."
Location
The Sanctum of Temperance is located southeast of the City of Hernand, beyond the Goldleaf Tradepost area. The ruins are set on open terrain with several connected buildings and a central structure that houses the Sanctum's generator.
Access
Sanctums become accessible after Elowen, the Witch of Wisdom, is encountered during Chapter 5 of the main story. Once unlocked, she asks Kliff to cleanse four sanctums in the Hernand region. Players can set waypoints to any Sanctum through their quest journal.
Enemies
A horde of Antumbra worshippers occupies the area when you first arrive. Defeat all of them before you can begin working on the puzzle. The enemies are standard foot soldiers and can be cleared quickly with area-of-effect skills.
Puzzle Walkthrough
The Sanctum of Temperance puzzle involves restoring power to the structure by finding missing components and reassembling them.
Step 1: Defeat the Enemies
Clear all Antumbra worshippers from the Sanctum grounds. The puzzle components will not become interactive until the area is fully liberated.
Step 2: Find the Power Cube
The power source for this Sanctum is found underneath the structure. Jump through a hole in the ground to reach the space below, then use Axiom Force to grab the Fusion Reactor Core (designated III-3) and carry it back up to the surface.
Step 3: Install the Power Cube
Look at the square holes around the Sanctum's base. One of them is missing its cell. Place the power cube in front of the empty slot, then use Force Palm to punch it into position.
Step 4: Repair the Broken Pillar
Inspect the pillars surrounding the Sanctum. One of them is missing its top section. The missing piece is located inside a vine-covered tower to the southwest of the Sanctum (visible on the minimap), but the building is covered in thick vines that block access.
Step 5: Remove the Vines
To clear the vines blocking the pillar piece, shoot a fire arrow at them or use the Blinding Flash ability to focus sunlight and burn them away. Once the vines are cleared, grab the pillar top with Axiom Force.
Step 6: Reassemble the Pillar
Carry the pillar top back to the broken pillar and place it on the support structure. With the pillar restored and the power cube installed, the Sanctum of Temperance is cleansed.
Hidden Treasure
Like all Sanctums, the Sanctum of Temperance contains a secret treasure chest hidden behind an environmental obstacle. Finding it requires a specific ability and some exploration of the lower levels.
How to Find It
After clearing the enemies, head to the bottommost part of the ruins. Thick vines block the entrance to a hidden chamber in this area. Use Blinding Light (or Blinding Flash) to burn through the vines and gain access to the sealed room behind them.
Reward: Odex Protector's Plate Boots
Inside the hidden chamber, a chest contains the Odex Protector's Plate Boots, a footwear piece with solid offensive and defensive stats:
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Attack | 17 |
5 | |
Level 1 |
The combination of 17 attack and a movement speed bonus makes these boots a strong pickup for aggressive playstyles. The movement speed increase helps with repositioning during combat and general exploration across the map.
Rewards
Cleansing the Sanctum of Temperance rewards the Kuku Lightning Spear and Kuku Bird Boltspitter blueprints. These crafting blueprints allow players to create powerful Kuku-infused weapons at a blacksmith. Completing all four of Elowen's sanctums fulfills her portion of the cleansing quest.
After cleansing, Elowen appears and shares lore about the Third Edict and the Antumbra's philosophy of temperance through eternal silence.
Completion
The Sanctum of Temperance was cleansed.