Crimson Desert: Memory-Laden Ruins Puzzle Solution Guide

The puzzle in the Memory-Laden Ruins in Crimson Desert is one of the Ancient Ruins challenges that requires both puzzle-solving and exploring the surrounding region. To complete it, you need to find symbols carved into trees and press the correct buttons in the final room. In this guide, I’ll explain where to find the Memory-Laden Ruins, how to solve the puzzle, and which symbols to choose to unlock the passage and claim your reward.

To complete the puzzle in the Memory-Laden Ruins in Crimson Desert, you first need to find the symbols on the trees in the region, then press the correct buttons in the final room with traps.

The Memory-Laden Ruins are at the southernmost point of the Crimson Desert and at the northern border of Delesyia, not far from the Giant Yard Researcher's Swamp.

When you enter the ruins, you’ll see the staircase down is overgrown with thorny bushes and vines that hurt you if you touch them. Clear the path using the Blinding Light skill and burn away the overgrowth to get inside.

Before the spike pit, check the walls—there are two identical maps with marked symbols in the Crimson Desert region. To solve the puzzle, visit these locations and look for the carved arrows on the trees. These symbols will tell you which buttons to press in the final room.

In the next room, you’ll find a trap with spikes and hanging bridges. Cut the ropes using your bow and cross to the other side. There you’ll see eight buttons, each with a different arrow—only the correct ones need to be activated to solve the puzzle.

To unlock the passage, press these symbols:

If you press the wrong button, the puzzle will not work, so make sure to use the symbols you found on the trees in the region.

After pressing the correct buttons, the gate will open. Inside, you’ll find your reward—the Abyss Cresset, just like in other Ancient Ruins.

So, to solve the puzzle in the Memory-Laden Ruins in Crimson Desert, you need to find the symbols in the Crimson Desert region and choose the right buttons in the final trap room.