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Crimson Desert: Navigating the Forbidden Knowledge Questline

Chapter 4 of Crimson Desert, titled 'The Price of Knowledge,' features the 'Forbidden Knowledge' questline. This guide provides a walkthrough of key quests, puzzle solutions, and boss strategies to help you progress through this challenging...

Chapter 4 - Forbidden Knowledge Walkthrough
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Key Insights

  • The 'Forbidden Knowledge' questline involves visiting the Scholastone Institute and ascending the Spire of Stars.
  • Key quests include 'The Words of Alustin' and 'Gate to the Otherworld.'
  • The Scholastone Institute puzzle requires pressing buttons in a specific sequence to unlock a device.
  • The 'Gate to the Otherworld' quest culminates in a boss fight against Tenebrum.

In-Depth Analysis

### The Words of Alustin This quest involves investigating Scholastone at Alustin's request. You'll need a Scholastone Uniform, acquired near the bell tower in town. Scholastone is in a cold region, so equip armor with Ice Resistance.

### Goddess of Abundance While in Hernand, a noble may ask you to build a Goddess of Abundance Statue at the Nas River Fishing Dock. Dispatch your Freeswords to complete this side quest.

### Scholastone Institute Puzzle To solve the Scholastone puzzle during the 'Gate to the Otherworld' quest, follow these steps: 1. Find the lock device switch underground. 2. Press the buttons in the following order: Top left, Bottom right, Bottom left, Top right, Middle. 3. Pull the lever behind the puzzle. 4. Insert the floating batteries into the pillars using Axiom Force and Force Palm. 5. Use Axiom Force on the unstable core until it explodes.

### Tenebrum Boss Fight After solving the Scholastone puzzle, the Tenebrum boss fight begins. Use Blinding Flash to reveal Tenebrum's weak point, then use Force Palm while airborne to strike it. Repeat this process three times to defeat Tenebrum. If your Spirit runs out, recover behind the pillars.

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FAQ

How do I get the Scholastone Uniform?

The uniform is obtained from a goblin in a building near the bell tower in town.

What is the reward for completing 'Gate to the Otherworld'?

You receive an Abyss Artifact and a key to the Spire of the Stars.

Takeaways

  • 'Forbidden Knowledge' in Crimson Desert involves complex puzzles and challenging boss fights.
  • Solving the Scholastone puzzle requires a specific button sequence and strategic use of Axiom Force.
  • The Tenebrum boss fight requires utilizing Blinding Flash and Force Palm while managing your Spirit.

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