How to Demonstrate Steadfast Resilience, Will, and Vigor in Crimson Desert Through Completing and Solving

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Progressing in Crimson Desert is usually simple if you follow the quest instructions and map markers to the right locations. However, some quests, like The Cloister of Enlightenment in Chapter 9: The Sage of the Desert, don’t provide clear directions, so you’ll need to figure things out on your own.

Here’s how to advance through the doors in The Cloister of Enlightenment so you can face Master Du and move the story forward. If you haven’t been increasing your Stamina, Health, and Spirit, now is a good time to catch up so you can continue smoothly.

How to Start The Cloister of Enlightenment

The first main quest in the Enlightenment chain begins right after you finish the Veiled Witch quest in Chapter 9. The quest involves heading northwest of the Sovereign Wastes to a marked spot on your map, where you will encounter a sealed door that appears impossible to open.

Opening the Doors in The Cloister of Enlightenment

Once you reach the first sealed door, you’ll need to demonstrate resilience — but the game offers no further guidance on what that entails. Typically, you’ll face three doors that require you to show specific traits by walking up to and pushing against each one.

Here is what each door demands:

Door Requirement	What You Need to Have
Show resilience	At least 7+ points in your Health skill tree
Show unyielding will	At least 5+ points in your Spirit skill tree
Show boundless vigor	At least 5+ points in your Stamina skill tree

Warning: If you approach a door with less than the required health, you can die. Make sure your Health is high enough before trying.

Each time you walk up and press against a door, it will drain your HP, Spirit, and Stamina, testing your progression and requiring you to spend Abyss Artifacts to level up those skills.

Keep advancing through the three doors to reach Master Du and continue your journey.