- Use the Axiom force to turn the alignment device to the right angle to activate the first mechanism.
- Parkour to the next area and move the flying cubes to the cube-shaped pillars.
- Put the square mechanical part on the wall and use Force Palm on it, then Force Palm on the main circular mechanism to complete the quest.
Crimson Desert is filled with quests, and some of them are quite tricky to solve. Even the early main quests have tricky puzzles that can take you hours if you don’t get help. One such quest is ‘Abyss Without Balance’ that players have to complete in Chapter I to learn how to fly. This quest can be quite difficult, so check our Crimson Desert Abyss Without Balance quest guide to learn how to complete it.
How to Complete Abyss Without Balance Quest in Crimson Desert
The Abyss Without Balance is one of the main Crimson Desert quests for Chapter I, and you need to complete it to unlock the Flight skill in Crimson Desert. The quest has multiple puzzles where you have to use Axiom Force to complete them. Here is a complete walkthrough guide on how to complete the Abyss Without Balance Quest in Crimson Desert.
Go Through the Skybridge Gate to the Heart of the Abyss
- Go through the triangular gate and get in front of the alignment device. Press Tab to use the Axiom force and aim it at the eye of the device.
- Now, press and hold ‘A’ to turn the alignment device. Continue doing so until the centre starts to sparkle blue.
- Hold the device right there without turning, and cancel the Axiom to activate the device.
- Now, parkour your way to the next area and stand on top of the Abyss Nexus to complete this part.


Remove the Wall Blocking the Floor and Synthesize the Abyss Cell
- For the next part of the puzzle, use the Axiom force to move the blue cubes in the air and place them on the cube-shaped pillars.
- Now drop inside and pick up the big mechanic part with Axiom force and put it in the wall slot near it.
- Step back and observe the echo there to learn the Force Palm skill.
- Now, use the Force Palm, which is the middle mouse button for PC, on the mechanical part to plug it into the wall.
Activate the Abyss Power Supply
- Get back up and move to the big circular powered device, which is connected to the mechanism below.
- Jump onto it and hang on in the middle area. Press the Force Palm key to use the ability.
- This will jump-start the machine and complete the puzzle.
- Now head back up to the unlocked mechanism and get the Abyss Artifact.

Abyss Without Balance Quest Rewards
To solve the Abyss Without Balance quest, you will receive your first Crimson Desert Abyss Artifact. It can be used to unlock the skills in the game, which is your main progression system. Also, completing this quest and starting the next questline will unlock the Flight skill for you in the game. To solve the entire Traces quest chain, you will get the following rewards:
- 1 Faded Abyss Artifact
- 1 Palmar Pill
So, there you have it. Now you know how to complete the Abyss Without Balance quest in Crimson Desert. Have more questions? Ask us down in the comments section.




