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Crimson Desert: Mount Benus Ruins Puzzle (Red Light, Green Light)

How to beat the Mount Benus 'Red Light, Green Light' Ancient Ruins puzzle in Crimson Desert — clear the path, use the crouch trick, and reach the Abyss Cresset.

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Quick Answer

The Mount Benus ruins are in Delesyia, southeast of the 'A' under Mount Benus. First clear the path: kill the disguised bush monsters with Force Palm, burn vines with Blinding Flash, and move fallen trees with Nature's Grasp. Then play Red Light, Green Light — move only when the statue looks away and crouch-walk so you stop instantly when its eyes glow. Touch the Abyss Cresset to finish; a bonus chest sits back-right of the statue.

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The Mount Benus ruins are a “Red Light, Green Light” gauntlet — move while the statue looks away, freeze when it watches. The twist: you have to clear a path of ambushes first, and getting caught moving sends you back to the start.

Short Answer

The ruins are in Delesyia, southeast of the “A” under Mount Benus. First clear the path: kill the disguised bush monsters with Force Palm, burn vines with Blinding Flash, and move fallen trees with Nature’s Grasp. Step on the stone block to start, then move only when the statue looks away — crouch-walk so you stop instantly when its eyes glow. Touch the Abyss Cresset to finish; a bonus chest sits back-right of the statue.

Key Takeaways

  • Location: Delesyia, southeast of the A, under Mount Benus.
  • Clear the path first — getting caught moving resets you to the start.
  • Bushes are monsters (Force Palm), vines need Blinding Flash, trees need Nature’s Grasp.
  • Crouch-walk to stop instantly when the statue’s eyes glow.
  • Reward: Abyss Artifact + fast travel; bonus chest back-right of the statue.

How Do You Beat the Mount Benus Puzzle?

  1. Clear the path first. Disguised bush monsters ambush you — kill them with Force Palm. Burn blocking vines with Blinding Flash and move fallen trees with Nature’s Grasp. (Doing this before the puzzle matters, since moving during the puzzle to clear obstacles can get you caught.)
  2. Start. Step on the stone block platform to begin.
  3. Read the statue. When its eyes glow / it looks at you, stay perfectly still. When it looks away, move.
Two robed stone statues standing in the overgrown ruins at Mount Benus in Crimson Desert, surrounded by tall grass and crumbling walls — the 'Red Light, Green Light' gauntlet sentinels.
The Mount Benus ruins are guarded by watching statues — move only when they look away, and crouch-walk so you can stop instantly the moment their eyes glow.
  1. Crouch trick. Crouch-walk forward — you come to a hard stop far faster than sprinting, so you won’t get caught by accident.
  2. Finish. Reach and touch the Abyss Cresset pillar. Grab the Abyss Artifact, and check back-right of the statue for a bonus loot chest.

FAQ

Where is the Mount Benus ruins puzzle?

In Delesyia, southeast of the “A” in Delesyia, under Mount Benus at the mysterious-energy question mark.

Why do I keep getting sent back to the start?

You moved while the statue was watching. Crouch-walk so you can stop instantly, and clear the path’s monsters/vines/trees beforehand so you’re not forced to move at a bad time.

Are the bushes really enemies?

Yes — some bushes are monsters in disguise. Kill them with Force Palm before they ambush you.

Is there bonus loot?

Yes, a chest sits back-right of the statue with random loot.

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