Crimson Desert: Root's End Abyss Puzzle Solution

Root’s End is a fast Abyss puzzle in Crimson Desert with a fun twist — a free-falling dive through a laser tunnel — and a hidden chest worth grabbing for the Destruction II gear. This guide covers the chest, the dive, both batteries, and how it opens up the Precipice of Truth.

Short Answer

Root’s End unlocks after the Ethereal Pathway Abyss puzzle. First grab the hidden chest (Destruction II gear) on the floating island northeast of the Abyss Nexus. Then crouch on the pond gate and use Force Palm to flip it, free-fall through the laser tunnel, and glide onto the cube to grab the floating battery with Axiom Force. Install both batteries with Force Current, crouch on the floor button and use Force Palm to power the Abyss, then claim the artifact and cross the Skybridge to the Precipice of Truth.

Key Takeaways

• Root’s End unlocks after the Ethereal Pathway Abyss puzzle.
• Grab the hidden chest northeast of the Nexus for Destruction II gear (+2 attack).
• Crouch on the pond gate and Force Palm it to start the laser-tunnel dive — glide at the end to land on the cube.
• Miss the cube? Axiom Force the wall and double jump (level 2) to reach the ledge instead.
• Install both batteries with Force Current, then Force Palm the floor button to power the Abyss.

What Do You Need Before Starting?

The Ethereal Pathway puzzle completed, plus a couple of skills. Root’s End sits right at its Abyss Nexus, in the middle of a pond.

• Force Palm — to flip the entry gate and press the final floor button.
• Axiom Force (level 2 recommended) — to grab the battery and, if you miss the cube, double jump to the ledge.
• Force Current (green skill tree) — to install the battery cells easily.

How Do You Solve the Root’s End Abyss Puzzle?

Dive the laser tunnel, install both batteries, then power the floor button.

1. Grab the hidden chest. From the Abyss Nexus, head to the floating island northeast of the Nexus and loot the hidden chest — it contains Destruction II Abyss gear (+2 attack).
2. Start the dive. Land on the stone structure in the middle of the pond, crouch on the gate, and Force Palm it to flip it. You’ll free-fall into a tunnel of lasers — they barely hurt, but dodge what you can.

3. Land on the cube. Activate your glide at the end of the fall to land on the floating cube. Grab the blue floating battery with Axiom Force and push it to the ground. (Missed the cube? Axiom Force the wall and double jump to the ledge, then reach the battery from there.)
4. First battery. Grab the battery with Axiom Force and install it in the cell socket with Force Current (or Force Palm).
5. Second battery. Step on the teleporter to reach the next area, grab the next battery cell, wait for it to turn green, and install it with Force Current.
6. Power the Abyss. The floor power supply (a big button) activates. Crouch on it and Force Palm to power the Abyss and complete the puzzle. Grab the blue artifact in front of the Abyss.

Where Do You Go After the Puzzle?

Head to the Skybridge behind the Abyss, activate the little pillar with Axiom Force, and cross to unlock the next puzzle — the Precipice of Truth.

FAQ

Where is Root’s End and how do you unlock it?

Root’s End becomes accessible right after you complete the Ethereal Pathway Abyss puzzle. It’s at the Abyss Nexus fast travel point, in the middle of a pond structure.

How do you reach the battery if you miss the floating cube?

Aim Axiom Force at the nearby wall and double jump to pull yourself to the ledge — you’ll need Axiom Force level 2 (red tree) for the aerial maneuver. From the ledge you can reach the battery.

What skills do you need for Root’s End?

Force Palm to flip the entry gate and press the final button, and ideally Force Current (green tree) to install the battery cells easily.

What’s in the hidden chest at Root’s End?

Destruction II Abyss gear, which adds +2 attack. It’s on the floating island northeast of the Abyss Nexus.

Related Guides

• Crimson Desert: Precipice of Truth Abyss Puzzle Solution — the puzzle Root’s End unlocks.
• Crimson Desert: Roots of Truth Abyss Puzzle Solution — another link in the Abyss chain.

Sources

• Crimson Desert: Root’s End Abyss Puzzle Solution & Location — original video walkthrough by Fusion Thunder.