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All Sanctum Puzzle Solutions

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Complete guide to all 15 Sanctum puzzles in Crimson Desert, organized by Witch faction. Covers general puzzle rules, locations, required items, and step-by-step solutions.

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All Sanctum Puzzle Solutions

Crimson Desert has 15 Sanctums spread across the world of Pywel, belonging to 4 Witch faction lines. Completing all Sanctums for a Witch earns a Witch's Token, used to unlock White Crow endgame content.

GENERAL PUZZLE RULES

  • You must meet the corresponding Witch first — Sanctums cannot be cleansed otherwise.
  • Clear all Antumbra enemies in the area before attempting the puzzle.
  • Find the missing Fusion Reactor Cores, blocks, or pillar tops.
  • Use Axiom Force to grab objects. For long-distance transport, seal them in the Kuku Pot first.
  • Align objects with their slots, then use Force Palm, Jump + Force Palm, or Aerial Force Palm to install.
  • Green leaf particle effects = object is aligned and ready to be installed.
  • Mechanisms won't respond while enemies are still nearby.

ELOWEN — WITCH OF WISDOM (4 SANCTUMS)

The first group unlocked. Elowen is met during Chapter 5.

  • [Sanctum of Temperance](/guides/sanctum-of-temperance-puzzle) — Hernand. Find 2 blocks, burn vines with Blinding Flash.
  • [Sanctum of Benediction](/guides/sanctum-of-benediction-puzzle) — Western Hernand. Light lantern to open sealed building, retrieve pillar top.
  • [Sanctum of Penitence](/guides/sanctum-of-penitence-puzzle) — Hernand. Extract buried block from southern rubble with Axiom Force. Reward: Kuku Pack blueprint.
  • [Sanctum of Absolution](/guides/sanctum-of-absolution-puzzle) — Hernand. Boss fight against Antumbra's Sword. Reward: Vessel of Dark Pursuit sword + Abyss Artifact.

BARI — WITCH OF KINDNESS (4 SANCTUMS)

Accessible after reaching Pailune in Chapter 7.

  • Sanctum of Exaltation — Pailune. Standard dual-core reactor restoration.
  • Sanctum of Solace — Pailune. Environmental mechanism restoration.
  • Sanctum of Deliverance — Southeast of Stormtalon Ridge. Dual-core + lantern doors + Kuku Pot transport. Reward: Kuku Flame-Resistant Armor Blueprint, Kuku Frostspitter Blueprint.
  • Sanctum of Atonement — Hernand. Find hidden cores in surrounding ruins.

LYSELIA — WITCH OF HUMILITY (4 SANCTUMS)

Located in the Delesyia region. The most puzzle-dense group.

  • [Sanctum of Devotion](/guides/sanctum-of-devotion-puzzle) — Delesyia southwest, Hushwind Hills. Find Core LI-IV above doorway + Core XIV in wall crack.
  • [Sanctum of Veneration](/guides/sanctum-of-veneration-puzzle) — Mount Benus. Use Nature's Grasp to open hidden wall for Core XIII.
  • [Sanctum of Oblation](/guides/sanctum-of-oblation-puzzle) — Crowtalon Isles. Navigate left doors to find Core XIV-IV underground.
  • [Sanctum of Faith](/guides/sanctum-of-faith-puzzle) — Grey Forest. Burn vine door with Blinding Flash for Core XI + find floating Core XXXII-IV.

ARECIEL — WITCH OF STRENGTH (3 SANCTUMS)

Found in Eastern Pywel. The final group.

  • Sanctum of Expiation — Eastern Pywel. Standard hidden core restoration.
  • [Sanctum of Renunciation](/guides/sanctum-of-renunciation-puzzle) — Eastern Pywel, northeast of Drywind Valley. Dual-core restoration.
  • Sanctum of Revelation — Eastern Pywel. Standard core restoration. Reward: Blueprint II: Kuku Rishi's Boots.

Pages in This Guide

Sanctum of Penitence Puzzle Solution

Sanctum of Penitence Puzzle Solution Witch: Elowen — Witch of Wisdom Region: Hernand — Paradise Altar Plateau, between The Ironwood and Unicorn Cliff Prerequisite: Complete Chapter 5 and speak with El

Sanctum of Absolution Puzzle Solution

Boss fight guide and puzzle solution for the Sanctum of Absolution. Defeat Antumbra's Sword to earn the Vessel of Dark Pursuit sword and an Abyss Artifact.

Sanctum of Faith Puzzle Solution

Burn vine-sealed doors and find two Fusion Reactor Cores (XI and XXXII-IV) to cleanse the Sanctum of Faith in Grey Forest.

Sanctum of Benediction Puzzle Solution

Light a lantern to open a sealed building and restore the pillar top to cleanse the Sanctum of Benediction. Reward: Kuku Marni Laser Helm blueprint.

Sanctum of Oblation Puzzle Solution

Navigate underground rooms to find Fusion Core Reactor XIV-IV and cleanse the Sanctum of Oblation on Crowtalon Isles.

Sanctum of Devotion Puzzle Solution

Find Fusion Reactor Core LI-IV above a doorway and Core XIV inside a wall crack to cleanse the Sanctum of Devotion in Delesyia.

Sanctum of Veneration Puzzle Solution

Use Nature's Grasp to open a hidden wall and find Fusion Reactor Core XIII to cleanse the Sanctum of Veneration on Mount Benus.

Sanctum of Temperance Puzzle Solution

Step-by-step puzzle solution for the Sanctum of Temperance. Find two blocks, burn vines with Blinding Flash, and discover hidden treasures including Odek's Protector Plate Boots.

Sanctum of Renunciation Puzzle Solution

Dual-core restoration puzzle in the desert region. Find two Fusion Reactor Cores to cleanse the Sanctum of Renunciation.

Crimson Desert Full World Map — Size, Regions & How to Reveal ItSanctum of Temperance Puzzle Solution