How to Operate the Giant Crane in Crimson Desert and Solve Its Puzzle

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As you move through the main story of Crimson Desert, you’ll constantly meet different factions, each offering their own set of quests. Some quests are straightforward, like delivering items or fighting enemies, while others are a bit more challenging.

One of these factions is House Roberts, which provides a mix of tasks. Their quests often involve battling enemies and freeing parts of the map, but they also include unique missions like Sealed In Stone, where you need to find and operate a giant crane to lift a large boulder.

How to Get the Sealed In Stone Quest

To start the Sealed In Stone quest, you first need to trigger the Estate in Dismay storyline from House Roberts. You can do this near the Bluemont Manor area. During this questline, you’ll talk to different characters and defeat enemies in specific zones.

After completing the Stolen Quarry mission and freeing the quarry, you’ll finally be offered the Sealed In Stone quest. To begin it, return to the previously liberated quarry and locate Erich. He will inform you that a worker got injured while operating the crane and now needs your help to operate it.

How to Operate the Crane

Once you reach the quarry, you’ll need to get to the large crane positioned on top of the giant wooden pillars near the quest-giver. Climbing directly isn’t possible, but you’ll find an elevator near Erich that will take you up.

After taking the elevator to the top, open the door on your left. Inside, you’ll find controls to operate the crane, including a wheel near the windows. Use the controls to maneuver the crane.

The crane has two control options: the left and right buttons move the claw horizontally. The forward and backward buttons raise or lower the claw. Your goal is to position the claw close to the middle of the boulder so you can lift it.

Steps to Use the Crane

First, guide the claw towards the boulder until you’re roughly above it.
Next, lower the claw as far as possible without touching the boulder.
Then, move the claw so one side of it is just outside the boulder, and adjust it slightly downward so it latches onto that side.
Lastly, move the claw slightly in the opposite direction while lowering it gently, and it will latch onto the boulder securely.

Though these steps seem simple, expect to try several times, as the claw is quite mobile and precise control is needed.