Overview
The Sage's Peak is a mountain range located at the northernmost tip of Hernand, where it borders Pailune's Silver Wolf Mountain. It is the transition zone between the temperate Hernand region and the cold northern territory of Pailune, rising from the forested lowlands into a cluster of sheer, wind-battered peaks. The area is a mid-game destination prized both for its lore significance and as one of the best dual-purpose farming spots in Crimson Desert, offering steady Iron Ore alongside Abyss materials from the rock-like Abyss creatures that roam its slopes.
Location and Geography
Sage's Peak sits at the northern frontier of Hernand, reached by traveling north out of Hernand city, past Three Saints' Falls and continuing beyond Hook Rapids along the river. The mountain range is marked clearly on the world map by The Sage's Peak label. The terrain rises steeply from forest and river valleys into bare rock, and the peaks themselves form a natural wall separating the green hills of House Celeste's territory from the snowbound reaches of Silver Wolf Mountain in Pailune.
Lore: The Ancient Sage's Warning
According to legend, an ancient sage of Hernand warned his descendants never to cross those peaks, saying the lands beyond were nothing but cold and barren wastes. This warning shaped the settlement pattern of northern Hernand for generations: travelers would approach the peaks to trade, to hunt, or to test themselves against the mountain, but crossing them was considered taboo. Over time the warning was vindicated by harsh experience, as the lands beyond proved to be Pailune's Silver Wolf Mountain, a frozen territory ruled by dire wolves and winter storms.
Waypoints and Landmarks
Landmark | Description |
|---|---|
Waypoint on the approach to Sage's Peak | |
Waypoint on the route into the peaks | |
Found along the road and river northwest of River Breeze Hearth and Trovak Camp | |
Abyss Nexus (Sage's Peak) | Fast travel point near the top of the peak |
Giant Sky Fan | A massive fan built into the mountain top, aimed at the sky and surrounded by scattered wires; the centerpiece of the Ancient Sealed Gate puzzle |
Ancient Sealed Gate | Hidden chamber on the eastern side of the peak containing a cogwheel puzzle that powers the fan |
River landmark south of Sage's Peak, used as a navigation reference | |
Howling Hollow | Cave located just north of The Sage's Peak, home to the legendary dire wolf Silver Fang |
Roothold Connection
Roothold is a mountain fort built around the Eldertree that originally began as a small camp for travelers bound for The Sage's Peak. Over time it grew from that waystation into a formidable stronghold, eventually coming under the jurisdiction of House Celeste. By the events of the game the fort has been occupied by Wolf Trackers, and liberating it from them is the objective of the Frozen Eldertree questline. Roothold's origin as a Sage's Peak waystation reflects how central the peaks were to early Hernandian travel.
Enemies
The slopes around the giant fan and the Abyss Nexus are populated by rock-like Abyss creatures, similar to those found near the Witchwoods. These stone-bodied enemies can be climbed over the peak to engage, and one variant carries green moss, grass, and leaves growing from its back. Farther north in Howling Hollow, the legendary dire wolf Silver Fang commands a pack of smaller wolves and only spawns after Black Fang has been defeated as part of the House Celeste faction questline.
Iron Ore and Abyss Farming Guide
Sage's Peak is one of the best dual-purpose farming locations in the mid game. The rock-like Abyss creatures near the giant fan structure drop Iron Ore, Abyss Cells, and Abyss Cores on kill, making the spot useful well into the late game for upgrading weapons and armor.
Farming method:
Fast-travel to the Abyss Nexus at The Sage's Peak in northern Hernand.
From the Nexus, climb the nearby mountain toward the giant fan.
Engage and destroy the stone-bodied Abyss creatures along the slope.
Loot Iron Ore, Abyss Cells, and (less frequently) Abyss Cores from their remains.
Infinite respawn trick: leave at least one of the large rock creatures alive when clearing the area. In particular, skip the one that has green moss, grass, and leaves growing from its back. If that surviving enemy kills the player, respawn at the nearby checkpoint and the full pack will have reset, allowing the route to be run in a continuous loop. Clearing every enemy permanently removes the spawns unless you have a prior save file.
Connection to the Twisted Thicketway
Once the Ancient Sealed Gate puzzle is solved in the hidden cogwheel chamber on the eastern side of the peak, the giant fan activates. Standing on the powered fan and opening the glider wings launches Kliff up to the Twisted Thicketway floating island in the Abyss, where an Abyss Kutum boss fight begins. This ties Sage's Peak directly to the broader Abyss Restoration challenge chain.
Tips
Reach Sage's Peak in the mid game once basic climbing gear and stamina upgrades are available, as the peak requires several long climbs.
Carry repair supplies. Sustained farming of the rock creatures chips weapon durability quickly.
Always leave the mossy-backed rock creature alive to preserve the infinite respawn loop.
The Abyss Nexus here is a convenient re-entry point if the loop is broken.
Do not engage Silver Fang in Howling Hollow until Black Fang has been defeated, otherwise the encounter will not trigger.
Use Three Saints' Falls on the approach north as an early-game detour. Its hidden chest holds the Legionary's Gladius weapon.
Stock warm-weather gear before attempting to cross into Pailune proper, as the ancient sage's warning about cold wastes is literal.