How to Cleanse the Sanctum of Exaltation by Completing in Crimson Desert

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In Crimson Desert, you will encounter several large structures that are heavily guarded by fanatic cult members. Tasked by different witches in the game, your goal is to clear these Sanctums and restore the dormant powerful machines inside to earn rewards like Kuku blueprints.

One such structure is the Sanctum of Exaltation, which you need to clear of enemies to earn good rewards. Here’s how to cleanse the Sanctum of Exaltation.

Sanctum of Exaltation Location

To find the Sanctum of Exaltation, head to the northern part of Pailune, just southwest of the Silver Wolf Mountains marked on your map. It’s recommended to wear armor or Abyss Gear with Ice Resistance to counter the cold weather, which boosts stamina regeneration. The Helfryn Leather Cloak is a good choice, obtainable by following a specific guide.

Before approaching, you need to discover and speak to Bari, the Witch of Kindness. She can be found in the mountains northwest of the P in Pailune. Find her trying to survive the cold, approach her and light the fire to warm her up. She will reveal herself as a witch and mark her location on your map.

Visit Bari at her home, choose “Listen to Request,” and she will ask you to liberate the sanctums in Pailune. This causes cultists to move into the Sanctum of Exaltation, making it accessible for cleansing.

How to Cleanse the Sanctum of Exaltation

First, eliminate all cultists in the area. The enemies include basic soldiers wielding swords and spears, as well as flying wizards throwing dark magic from a distance. Use arrows to take out the wizards, as hitting them will force them to the ground, leaving them vulnerable to attack. There are no major bosses here, so just keep fighting until the enemy meter reaches zero. Once it hits zero, a cutscene will show the cultists fleeing, and it becomes safe to explore and solve the remaining puzzles.

Repair the Machine

With enemies gone, focus on repairing the machine at the top of the Sanctum. You’ll need to find two parts: a destroyed pillar piece and a Reactor Core.

To get the pillar piece, drain the water flooding the room. Look for a cracked, frozen-over wall to the right of the stairs leading up before the machine. Strike the crack with Force Palm to release the water, then go up the stairs and look into the hole on the right. Inside, you’ll find the pillar fragment. Use Axiom Force to carry it back and connect it to the missing top of the pillar in the main room by striking it with Force Palm.

Next, retrieve the Reactor Core, located at the bottom of the Sanctum. Find the destroyed bridge and jump down onto the remaining segment attached to the structure. Among the rubble blocking the main entrance, the floating Reactor Core is visible. Carry it back to the machine and place it in the square-shaped slot. Strike it with Force Palm to power up the machine. A cutscene will then feature Bari arriving as the machine activates.

Lightning Bolt Plate Gloves Location

Before leaving, revisit the floor where you broke the wall to drain the water. Find a door with iron bars blocking your path. Light the torches on either side to lower the bars. Inside, you’ll find a chest containing the Lightning Bolt Plate Gloves, a Level 3 armor piece with two Abyss Gear slots, offering 18 Attack, 3 Defense, and increased Movement Speed. They’re useful early on, though the gear slots don’t contain any especially unique or powerful items.

Core of Exaltation Location

The final major reward is the Core of Exaltation, associated with the activated machine at the top. Stand on the ornate platform before the machine, activate your Blinding Light ability (Left Bumper + Right Bumper), then select Focus Light by pressing Left Bumper again. Use Focus Light on the central gem while the smaller surrounding gems align at the top. Wait for the smaller gems to line up correctly; releasing Focus Light at the wrong moment causes the puzzle to reset. When successful, the machine will produce the Core of Exaltation. Capture it with Axiom Force and store it in your Kuku Pot for future crafting. This completes the Sanctum of Exaltation, which you won’t need to revisit.