Crimson Desert is a game that does everything very well. It has engaging exploration, tons of side quests, and of course, lots of puzzles. Puzzles can fall into categories such as Abyss Cressets, Abyss Nexus, and Sanctums.
One of the first Sanctums you will find in the Crimson Desert is the Sanctum of Temperance. The main objective of the players in this Sanctum is to clean it by combining it and re-energizing it. This includes finding hidden power cells around the area.
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If you are trying to complete the Sanctum of Temperance puzzle, this guide is for you. Here’s how to clear the Sanctum of Temperance in the Crimson Desert.
How to open the Sanctum of Temperance
If you enjoy exploring the open world of the Crimson Desert as much as possible, then you may have stumbled upon the Sanctum of Temperance. Unfortunately, if you visit the Sanctum of Temperance too early while playing, a voice will speak to you stating that you “haven’t met the right person” to contact the Sanctum.
Players will unlock the Sanctum of Temperance after unlocking the Wizard in Chapter 5. In fact, unlocking the Witch will unlock all the Sanctums in the entire Crimson Desert world. Remember that unlocking the Sanctums does not mean they are complete, as there is still a puzzle you need to do in each one.
After unlocking the Sorcerer as a merchant, he will give you a quest that involves cleaning all the Sanctums in the entire open world. Since this is a quest, you can easily set a waypoint to any Sanctum with your journal.
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How to Cleanse the Sanctum of Temperance
When you first arrive at the Sanctum of Temperance in an attempt to cleanse it, you will encounter a host of enemies that you must defeat. Defeating all the enemies in the Sanctum of Temperance is the first step to purifying it.
Once all the enemies have been defeated, your next objective is to find the power cube so we can restore the Sanctum’s power. This The power cube can be found under the Sanctum of Temperancewhich you can reach by jumping down through a hole in the ground. Check out the pictures below to get an idea.
Next, use your Axiom Force ability to grab onto the cube to return it to the Sanctum. Once you’re back in the Sanctum, place the power cube in front of the only square pit that doesn’t have a cell. Use Force Palm to smash it in half.
The next step is to fix one of the pillars around the Sanctum. If you notice all the pillars, you will notice that one is missing from the top. The top of the pillar can be found on the building to the right of the Sanctum, a building completely covered in vines.
Unfortunately, the vines will prevent you from holding the piece, so you’ll need to remove them. You can remove the vines by shooting a fire arrow at them or you use your Blinding Flash ability to burn it with the help of the sun.
When the vines burn, use Axiom Force to grab the piece and bring it over the broken pillar. Rotate the piece so that it fits perfectly into the ring on the top of the pillar and climb on top of it and use Force Palm on the ground to knock it into place.
Completing this step will cleanse the Sanctum, completing your goal. The rewards for doing so are blueprints you can explore to learn new things to craft in the smithy.
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- Released
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March 19, 2026
- The ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood, Drug Reference, Strong Violence, Strong Language
