Learn how to cleanse the Sanctum of Penitence in Crimson Desert, how to solve the secret puzzle, and deal with the Antumbra Order forces guarding it.
Where to find the Sanctum of Penitence
You can find the Sanctum of Penitence on the east side of Hernand. Southeast of Unicorn Cliff, very close to the Pororin Forest.
Important: You will only be able to solve the Sanctum of Benediction puzzle after reaching Chapter 5 and visiting Elowen, the Witch of Wisdom.
Dealing with the Antumbra Order
You have to liberate the Sanctum first. Each Sanctum is guarded by forces of the Antumbra Order. The Antumbra Order is a group of religious zealots who believe that darkness can bring true balance to Pywel. Their way of worshipping is by offering human sacrifices.
Most of the enemies in the Sanctums fight with traditional melee weapons. However, a few of them fly and cast shadows that deal considerable damage. Having to deal with them while being overrun by the sword and axe wielders is not fun, but luckily for you, there is an easy way to get rid of them.
To kill these flying enemies, simply use Blinding Flash to reflect the light against them. There is no death animation; they just disappear.
Arrows or Aerial Force Palm can work as well, but I don’t recommend this slower and less efficient method because the NPCs are very fast.
How to Cleanse the Sanctum
First, you must locate the Sanctum. Behind it, you will see some old ruins. Head to the ruins and enter through the big window on the right side. It is highlighted in the following image.
You end up in a big (and destructed) hall. Walk in a straight line until you see some stairs and a lower level.
The missing piece is visible from the edge. Unlike other Sanctums, to cleanse the Sanctum of Penitence you only need one piece of the puzzle.
Take it back to the Sanctum and place it on top of the incomplete column. Get on top of it and use Aerial Force Palm to lock it down.
Second (Secret) Puzzle
There is a hidden puzzle in this Sanctum. See the blue crystal at the front of the Sanctum? You have to use the Blinding Flash to redirect light directly into it. The circle with the little gems will start to rotate.
Make sure to focus the light only when a gem is passing through the circle at the top. A metallic sound will trigger when you do it correctly. I’d describe it as something metallic being hit with a sword.
Try to get used to the timing. That will make it easier for you. The piece that comes out of the Sanctum is the actual reward, not another part of the puzzle. Seal it away on your Kuku Pot.
If you have a custom keybind for Blinding Flash on a single button, this may prevent you from completing this puzzle and timing here is key.
Rewards
As a reward for cleansing the Sanctum of Benediction, you will receive the Kuku Pack blueprint.
The core of Penitence is the reward for completing the hidden puzzle. This item is used to craft some cool Kuku Pot items.
