Published Mar 25, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT

How to solve the Duskwood pillar puzzle

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To solve the Crimson Desert Duskwood Hill Ruins puzzle , also known as the Duskwood pillar puzzle, you must burn the vines, stab a stone, and rotate a mechanism in the correct order and direction. It's a tricky challenge, but in the end, this Duskwood ancient ruins puzzle will reward you with an abyss artifact.

As there are two ancient ruins puzzles in the Duskwood, don't confuse this one with the Duskwood Waterside Ruins puzzle (the checkerboard). Got the right one? Here's how to untangle the vines and pillars and find the Crimson Desert Duskwood Hill Ruins puzzle solution .

How to solve the Duskwood Hill Ruins puzzle in Crimson Desert

The Crimson Desert Duskwood Hill Ruins puzzle, which falls within the "ancient ruins" puzzle category, is located southwest of Hernand Castle and just north of The Witchwoods. It's a short walk east from the Fort Warspike abyss nexus location.…