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Spire of the Stars
March 20, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Initial version with full elevator puzzle solution and navigation guide
Spire of the Stars is the 57th main quest in Crimson Desert and continues the Forbidden Knowledge sub-chapter. After Tenebrum's defeat, Octavius vanishes. Grundir reports a strange phenomenon at the Institute's spire, and Kliff investigates. The quest features a multi-step elevator puzzle that requires collecting cubes and aligning symbols. For a standalone guide on climbing the spire, see Go to the Top of the Spire of the Stars.
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Quest Number | 57 |
Chapter | 4: The Price of Knowledge |
Sub-Chapter | Forbidden Knowledge |
Region | Hernand (Scholastone Institute) |
Prerequisite | Gate to the Otherworld |
Reward | None |
Go to the Spire of the Stars
Ascend to the top of the spire
Enter the Abyss
Head northeast from the Scholastone Institute plaza, past the banquet hall. Follow the marked road to a staircase. Climb the stairs, pass through a cave system, and ascend more stairs until you reach a large stone door. This is the entrance to the spire.
Three yellow walls with purple icons on the minimap surround the elevator area. Use Force Palm (R3) to break each wall and collect the cube inside. The walls are located:
One wall to the left of the elevator
Two walls to the right of the elevator
Collect all three cubes and insert them into the wall sockets in front of the elevator.
Hit the activated sockets with Force Palm (R3) to push the symbols upward. Each symbol needs to slide into a specific vertical slot. Climb to each symbol, hang on, and let it slide into position.
Symbol Position | Target Slot |
|---|---|
Left symbol | Top slot |
2nd from left | 2nd slot from top |
3rd from left | Bottom slot |
Right symbol | 3rd slot from top |
Once all symbols stop glowing yellow and the floor turns blue, the elevator is active. Board the elevator immediately. It descends automatically after a few seconds, so exit quickly at the top before it goes back down.
At the top of the spire, run upstairs and enter the Abyss through the portal on the top floor. The quest completes and the next quest begins automatically.
The purple icons on the minimap mark the cube walls. Do not wander randomly; follow the icons.
When aligning symbols, climb and hold onto each one. Your weight causes it to slide into position. You do not need to push them manually.
Board the elevator fast. If you miss it, you may need to repeat the symbol alignment step.
There are no enemies in this quest. The challenge is entirely puzzle-based.
Previous quest: Gate to the Otherworld
Next quest: Obsession and Madness
Objective guide: Go to the Top of the Spire of the Stars
