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Crimson Desert Passage of Malice: Puzzle Solution

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Crimson Desert Passage of Malice: Puzzle Solution

Fabian Lainé March 24, 2026 at 4:50 PM

In brief

The Passage of Malice is a complex Crimson Desert puzzle where you must use the Axiom Force to manipulate lasers and connect them to crystals. Following a series of precise steps activates the gate, grants access to the teleporter, and lets you retrieve the Abyssal Artifact.

The Passage of Malice is a trial in Crimson Desert that can be off-putting at first. It's a puzzle that requires the use of Axiom Force to manipulate lasers and get them to connect to crystal nodes. Let's see how to get out of this bind!

What is the Passage of Malice?

The Passage of Malice is an environment packed with mechanisms, which will require a good deal of thought to get through. When you enter this area, you need to pay attention to the elements of the scenery, whether it's the lasers or the crystals. The key to progressing is being able to make use of the Axiom Force to aim lasers at the right crystals.

Steps to solve the puzzle

As soon as you enter the Passage of Malice, you need to focus your attention on the left wall. You'll see a laser that will be your first step in solving this puzzle. Follow these steps one by one:

Connect to the left side with Axiom Force.

1. Move L2 once to the left,

2. Move L3 twice to the left,

3. Move the left laser to L3, which will aim at the crystal on the right side.

4. Connect to the right side with Axiom Force.

5. Move R3 twice to the right,

6. Connect to the left side with Axiom Force.

7. Move L2 twice to the right to reveal the yellow crystal.

8. Move the right laser from R4 to R2 to reach the crystal on the left side.

9. Connect to the right side with Axiom Force.

10. Move R3 back toward the crystal so that the laser on L3 can complete both sides.

The front door is now open: behind it, you'll find a battery, pull it with Axiom Force, then strike it with Palm Strike. Climb up to the circular dial, then use Palm Strike to activate it.

The teleporter will then be operational, and it can take you to the top of the Passage of Malice. There you'll find an Abyssal Artifact, and the teleporter will connect you to an Abyssal Gate for a new puzzle.

Did you find the Passage of Malice puzzle difficult on your first try?

Frequently asked questions

How do you start solving the Passage of Malice puzzle?

As soon as you enter, focus on the wall to your left where you'll find a laser. Connect it to the left side using the Axiom Force to begin the series of manipulations.

What role does the Palm Strike play in this puzzle?

The Palm Strike is used to hit the battery after pulling it with the Axiom Force, and to activate the circular dial that makes the teleporter operational.

What happens after opening the main gate?

Once the gate is open, you need to retrieve a battery, activate it with the Palm Strike, climb up to the circular dial, and activate it so the teleporter works.

What do you get at the end of the Passage of Malice?

At the end, you obtain an Abyssal Artifact and gain access to an Abyssal Gate that presents you with a new puzzle to solve.

Key takeaways

Use the Axiom Force to control the lasers and direct them toward the crystals
Move the L2, L3, R2, R3, and R4 elements in a specific order to solve the puzzle
After connecting the lasers, use the Palm Strike to activate the battery and the circular dial
The teleporter leads you to the Abyssal Artifact and a new Abyssal Gate