Crimson Desert's Trickiest Puzzle: Inside Pywel's Five Finger Mountain Vault
By Sophia Al-Mansoor
Q1: Where is the Five Finger Mountain puzzle located in Crimson Desert?
A1: The puzzle is located within the rocky highlands of Pywel, tucked into an ancient cavern at the base of the Five Finger Mountain range. Look for monolithic stone arches marking the cave entrance.
Q2: Can I break down the vault entrance with explosive barrels or heavy weapons?
A2: No. The ruins vault entrance is completely immune to physical damage, elemental attacks, and siege equipment. You must complete the sliding stone puzzle and match the statue icons to unseal the door.
Q3: What happens if I move the stone blocks in the wrong order?
A3: Moving a slab into an incorrect slot triggers a low mechanical hum, after which the floor counterweights release and slide the blocks back to their initial positions. You take no physical damage from a reset.
Q4: Do I need specific mercenary skills or gear to complete the puzzle?
A4: No specific combat skills are required, but having sufficient base stamina helps you push the massive stone slabs without pauses. Equipping a torch is also recommended to spot the faded glyphs on the chamber walls.
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