Gate to the Otherworld quest walkthrough in Crimson Desert The Scholastone Institute puzzle is a key part of the "Gate to the Otherworld" quest in the Crimson Desert, which players encounter during the "Forbidden Knowledge" chapter. This puzzle occurs when visiting the Scholastone Institute in the southwest region of Hernand. To solve it, players must follow a specific sequence of actions. After speaking with the Dean at the Scholastone Institute, the player is tasked with assisting Octavius' experiment by solving the puzzle. The first step involves locating the lock device switch, which is hidden underground. Players should walk south from the entrance, descend to the lower ledge, and proceed upstairs into a large chamber. Around a corner in this chamber, a square set of buttons will be visible. The puzzle requires pressing the buttons in a precise order. Once the correct sequence is completed, the player must pull the lever positioned behind the puzzle. Returning to Octavius outside, the next step is to activate the device by inserting floating electric cubes—referred to as batteries—into the square sockets. Each battery is already positioned near a pillar, making the placement straightforward. To move the batteries into place, players should use the Axiom Force ability. Once positioned correctly, the Force Palm ability is used to push the batteries into the sockets. After this, Octavius activates an unstable core, prompting the player to use Axiom Force on the core and pull it until it explodes. This action completes the puzzle. Following the explosion, a Tenebrum boss battle immediately begins. Defeating Tenebrum concludes the "Gate to the Otherworld" quest, allowing players to enter the Spire of the Stars.#crimson_desert #scholastone_institute #octavius #spire_of_the_stars #tenebrum
Forbidden Knowledge Walkthrough: Crimson Desert Chapter 4 Guide The third segment of Chapter 4 in Crimson Desert’s main story, titled Forbidden Knowledge, involves quests that send the player to the Scholastone Institute and the Abyss via the Spire of Stars. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for overcoming challenges at Scholastone and navigating the Spire of the Stars. If you’re struggling with specific parts of the questline, use the links below to jump to dedicated sections: The Words of Alustin quest returns the player to the City of Hernand. As they walk through the city, a messenger delivers a letter from the wizard Alustin, instructing them to investigate Scholastone, a research institute located in the frosty western reaches of Hernand. While in Hernand, a noble near the overlook offers a side quest to build a Goddess of Abundance statue at the Nas River Fishing Dock. This task can be completed with the help of Greymane comrades, and similar requests will appear as the player explores further. Dispatching Freeswords to handle these tasks allows the player to focus on the main story. Access to Scholastone requires a disguise, which Alustin provides. The player must visit the fence Alustin mentioned to receive the Scholastone Uniform. The building is located in the town square near the bell tower. Once inside, speaking to the goblin upstairs grants the uniform, enabling the journey westward to the institute. Scholastone is situated in a freezing region of Hernand, where cold temperatures significantly reduce stamina recovery. Players should wear armor with Ice Resistance and consume items like Beer to mitigate the effects. The Frostcursed Armor set is ideal for this environment but requires exploration of dangerous areas to obtain.#scholastone_institute #abyss #spire_of_stars #city_of_hernand #scholastone_uniform
