Crimson Desert: Chaos Forest Abyss Puzzle Solution

The Chaos Forest Abyss puzzle is the step between the Spire of Insight and the Roots of Truth in Crimson Desert’s chain of interlinked Abyss puzzles. It mixes vine-burning, a burning power cell you have to cool down, and a hidden room you jam open — this guide covers every step and the skills that make it quick.

Short Answer

Complete the Spire of Insight first to unlock Chaos Forest. Inside, use Nature’s Grasp to open the entrance, Blinding Flash to burn thorny vines, and Axiom Force to move power cells. Cool the burning Abyss Cell in the pond before installing it with Force Current, then open the hidden room, jam its door with an Abyss fragment, and install the second cell. Strike the wall power button to activate the Abyss Altar, claim the artifact, and cross the Skybridge to the Roots of Truth.

Key Takeaways

• Chaos Forest only unlocks after the Spire of Insight challenge.
• Nature’s Grasp opens the entrance wall and the hidden room door; Blinding Flash burns the thorny vines.
• The first power cell is on fire — dip it in the pond to cool it before it will install.
• Force Current (green spirit tree) installs a cell once it glows green; Axiom Force moves cells and grabs ledges.
• Jam the hidden room’s door open with the Abyss fragment so it can’t slide shut while you install the second cell.

What Do You Need Before Starting?

You need the Spire of Insight completed, plus a few skills. Chaos Forest stays locked until the Spire of Insight tower challenge is done.

Bring these abilities:

• Nature’s Grasp — to lift the entrance wall and open the hidden door.
• Blinding Flash — to burn the thorny vines.
• Axiom Force — to lift and drag the power cells and grab ledges.
• Force Current (green spirit skill tree) — to install cells; you can also use Force Palm.

How Do You Solve the Chaos Forest Abyss Puzzle?

Cool and install both Abyss Cells, then power the wall button. Work through it in order:

1. Enter the hub. Start at the Abyss Nexus fast travel point. Walk up to the massive stone wall and use Nature’s Grasp to lift it and step inside.
2. Clear the vines. In the central area, cast Blinding Flash on the thick thorny vines to burn them away.
3. Cool the first cell. Drop into the stone chasm below and grab the burning Abyss Cell with Axiom Force. Drag it to the pond at your back and dip it in to cool it off.
4. Install it. Drag the cooled cell to the socket near the entrance. When the guide light turns green, lock it in with Force Current (or a Force Palm). If you don’t have Force Current, grab it from the green spirit tree.
5. Cross the gap. At the large drop-off, jump, cast Force Palm three times to extend your distance, and glide to the far ledge.
6. Open the hidden room. Turn left down the long hallway. Skip the first thorns; at the second set of vines blocking a doorway, use Blinding Flash, then cast Nature’s Grasp on the door to open the secret chamber.
7. Jam the door. Inside, pick up the Abyss fragment (stone rubble) and shove it under the open door frame so the wall can’t slide shut.
8. Install the second cell. Use Axiom Force to pull the second power cell into its wall socket and lock it with Force Current.
9. Power the altar. Crawl back under the jammed door — the wall power supply (a big button) is now active. Strike it with Force Current to complete the puzzle. Latch the high ledge with Axiom Force, double jump up, and collect your Abyss artifact from the altar.

10. Align the bridge. At the Skybridge, step through the portal, aim Axiom Force at the pedestal, and turn the dial. Cross the moving platforms to reach the next Abyss Nexus — the Roots of Truth.

Where Do You Go After the Puzzle?

Completing Chaos Forest drops you at the Roots of Truth Abyss Nexus, which is the next puzzle in the chain. From there the Abyss puzzles continue to interlink through the Dimensional Bonds.

FAQ

Why is the Chaos Forest Abyss puzzle locked?

It stays locked until you complete the Spire of Insight tower challenge. Clear that first and Chaos Forest becomes accessible.

How do you cool the burning Abyss Cell?

Grab it with Axiom Force and drag it into the pond behind the chasm. Once cooled, drag it to the socket and install it with Force Current.

How do you open the hidden room in Chaos Forest?

Burn the vines blocking the doorway with Blinding Flash, then cast Nature’s Grasp on the door itself to open the secret chamber.

Why does the hidden room door keep closing?

You need to jam it. Pick up the Abyss fragment inside and shove it under the door frame so the wall can’t slide shut while you install the second cell.

What do you get for completing Chaos Forest?

An Abyss artifact from the altar, plus access to the Skybridge that leads to the Roots of Truth Abyss puzzle.

Related Guides

• Crimson Desert: Spire of Insight Puzzle Solution — the puzzle you must finish first.
• Crimson Desert: Roots of Truth Abyss Puzzle Solution — the next puzzle in the chain.

Sources

• Crimson Desert: Chaos Forest Abyss Puzzle Solution & Location — original video walkthrough by Fusion Thunder.