Crimson Desert: Wiggling Hill Ruins Puzzle
How to solve the Wiggling Hill Ancient Ruins puzzle in Crimson Desert's Byron Estate — light the five lanterns in order and drain the chasm with Nature's Snare.
Quick Answer
The Wiggling Hill ruins are in the Byron Estate, north of the 'i' in Demeniss near the Crimson Wall. Glide down into the chasm and light all five lanterns in a row without skipping any. Then use Nature's Snare (spirit tree) in Focus Mode on the windmill pump to drain the creek. With the water gone, claim the Abyss Artifact and a fast travel point.
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The Wiggling Hill ruins add a twist to the usual drain puzzle — you light five lanterns in order first, then empty the chasm. Here’s the location and steps.
Short Answer
The ruins are in the Byron Estate (Demeniss), north of the “i” in Demeniss near the Crimson Wall. Glide down into the chasm and light all five lanterns in a row without skipping any. Then use Nature’s Snare (spirit tree) in Focus Mode on the windmill pump to drain the creek. With the water gone, the puzzle completes — claim the Abyss Cresset for your artifact and a fast travel point.
Key Takeaways
- Location: Byron Estate (Demeniss), north of the i, near the Crimson Wall — down in a chasm.
- Light all five lanterns in order — don’t skip any.
- Required skill: Nature’s Snare; keep your spirit full (the puzzle drains a lot).
- Use the windmill pump to drain the creek.
- Reward: Abyss Artifact + fast travel point.
How Do You Solve the Wiggling Hill Ruins Puzzle?
- Drop into the chasm. At the ruins near the Crimson Wall, glide down into the deep pit.
- Light the lanterns. Light all five lanterns in sequence without skipping (a couple may already be lit).
- Drain the water. Make sure your spirit is full, enter Focus Mode, and use Nature’s Snare on the windmill pump to drain the creek.
- Claim it. With the water gone, take the Abyss Cresset for your artifact and a new fast travel point.
FAQ
Where is the Wiggling Hill ruins puzzle?
In the Byron Estate (Demeniss), north of the “i” in Demeniss near the Crimson Wall — glide down into the chasm.
Why won’t the puzzle progress after lighting lanterns?
You must light all five lanterns in a row without skipping any. If one is missed, the sequence won’t register.
What skill do you need?
Nature’s Snare (spirit tree). Keep your spirit topped up, since the pump uses a lot of energy.
Related Guides
- Crimson Desert: Smoking Lands Ruins Puzzle (Fill the Fountain) — another Demeniss ruins puzzle.
- Crimson Desert: Silver Wolf Mountain Ruins Puzzle — the same Nature’s Snare drain mechanic.
Sources
- Wiggling Hill Ruins Puzzle Solution | Crimson Desert — original video walkthrough by Fusion Thunder.
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