How to complete the Spire of Ringing Truth in Crimson Desert

Climbing massive spires is just one of the countless activities players can do in Crimson Desert and, in fact, is one of the most important, even if it is mostly optional. They are usually gateways to various Abyss puzzles, some of which unlock powerful new skills and abilities. The Spire of Ringing Truth is a challenging one, especially due to the excruciatingly difficult boss fight that's necessary to complete it and reach its related Abyss levels. So, if you're struggling, here's what you need to do. How to solve the Spire of Ringing truth puzzle in Crimson Desert The Spire is located in western Pailune. Screenshot by Destructoid The initial challenge of the Spire of Ringing Truth is climbing it. What you need to do is reach the very top of the spire, using its interior wooden platforms to do it. You are tasked with essentially climbing over numerous scaffoldings, with the goal of taking down the massive bell at the top of the Spire, and then sending it crashing down to the bottom to open up the next area. The best way to do this is to scale the walls rather than the scaffolds. You can generally reach just about every level of the Spire by walking up to the pillars next to the winding stairs and climbing them to the top, using the scaffolds and platforms along the way to reset your stamina. A roadblock you'll eventually come across is when you reach the huge hole in the ceiling with no apparent way to go up. You need to climb the platform on the right, and you can do so by engaging the climbing mechanic on the wood beneath it and then sliding to the platform until you're allowed to go up. If you have the stamina, you can use Axiom Force's high jump to propel yourself upward, though it is rather costly. Once through the hole, continue pressing toward the bell, and then use Axiom Force to hit the loose chains holding it to start the cutscene and send it down. It'll open up a massive hole leading to the bottom of the Spire, which you can go through to get to the next mandatory area. How to beat Priscus the Ancient in Crimson Desert Priscus is one hell of a boss. Screenshot by Destructoid Now for the fun part. Priscus the Ancient is an excruciatingly challenging boss, but one that can easily be brought down if you use a very specific skill, which at this point describes just about every boss in this game. Once you've jumped down, the fight won't engage until you go near the massive blue laser in the wall, so I'd recommend you use this calm before the storm to unlock the Nature's Snare ability. It allows you to enter Focus and then activate spinning leaves that block any incoming projectiles. On top of that, you can upgrade it to get yet another ability, which lets you use those absorbed attacks against the enemy, dealing massive damage to their Poise but also potentially knocking them down. To say these are absolutely mandatory for Priscus would be an understatement, as this boss more or less cannot be killed without these two skills, and especially the first one. Nature's Snare is a direct counter to Priscus' attacks. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you have them, engage the fight and watch for Priscus' attacks. The primary attack you need to watch out for is telegraphed by his flying up and summoning several squares around him, which start firing loads of projectiles at you after a brief delay. Use Nature's Snare to block these projectiles and then use the counterattack to deal huge damage to his Poise and HP. This can be done on most of his projectile-based attacks, but whenever he tries to plant those explosives on the ground or summon the squares above your head with extended spikes, Nature's Snare won't help, and you'll have to rely on old-fashioned dodging. Furthermore, Nature's Snare can be used when he's not using any projectiles at all, and so long as you channel it enough, the Poise damage from the counterattack should still be substantial. Once he's knocked down, you can perform a finisher on him for huge HP damage, while using the Crows dropped by Crowcaller can help you get ranged hits in for when he flies away. With Priscus dead, you'll be able to go to the laser mentioned above and enter the Abyss, leading you into a chain of puzzles that'll eventually grant you the Frost Imbue Element skill. The post How to complete the Spire of Ringing Truth in Crimson Desert appeared first on Destructoid.

Mar 27, 2026 - 05:36

How to complete the Spire of Ringing Truth in Crimson Desert

Climbing massive spires is just one of the countless activities players can do in Crimson Desert and, in fact, is one of the most important, even if it is mostly optional. They are usually gateways to various Abyss puzzles, some of which unlock powerful new skills and abilities.

The Spire of Ringing Truth is a challenging one, especially due to the excruciatingly difficult boss fight that's necessary to complete it and reach its related Abyss levels. So, if you're struggling, here's what you need to do.

How to solve the Spire of Ringing truth puzzle in Crimson Desert

The Spire is located in western Pailune. Screenshot by Destructoid The initial challenge of the Spire of Ringing Truth is climbing it. What you need to do is reach the very top of the spire, using its interior wooden platforms to do it. You are tasked with essentially climbing over numerous scaffoldings, with the goal of taking down the massive bell at the top of the Spire, and then sending it crashing down to the bottom to open up the next area.

The best way to do this is to scale the walls rather than the scaffolds. You can generally reach just about every level of the Spire by walking up to the pillars next to the winding stairs and climbing them to the top, using the scaffolds and platforms along the way to reset your stamina.

A roadblock you'll eventually come across is when you reach the huge hole in the ceiling with no apparent way to go up. You need to climb the platform on the right, and you can do so by engaging the climbing mechanic on the wood beneath it and then sliding to the platform until you're allowed to go up. If you have the stamina, you can use Axiom Force's high jump to propel yourself upward, though it is rather costly.

Once through the hole, continue pressing toward the bell, and then use Axiom Force to hit the loose chains holding it to start the cutscene and send it down. It'll open up a massive hole leading to the bottom of the Spire, which you can go through to get to the next mandatory area.

How to beat Priscus the Ancient in Crimson Desert

Priscus is one hell of a boss. Screenshot by Destructoid Now for the fun part. Priscus the Ancient is an excruciatingly challenging boss, but one that can easily be brought down if you use a very specific skill, which at this point describes just about every boss in this game.

Once you've jumped down, the fight won't engage until you go near the massive blue laser in the wall, so I'd recommend you use this calm before the storm to unlock the Nature's Snare ability. It allows you to enter Focus and then activate spinning leaves that block any incoming projectiles. On top of that, you can upgrade it to get yet another ability, which lets you use those absorbed attacks against the enemy, dealing massive damage to their Poise but also potentially knocking them down.

To say these are absolutely mandatory for Priscus would be an understatement, as this boss more or less cannot be killed without these two skills, and especially the first one.

Nature's Snare is a direct counter to Priscus' attacks. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you have them, engage the fight and watch for Priscus' attacks. The primary attack you need to watch out for is telegraphed by his flying up and summoning several squares around him, which start firing loads of projectiles at you after a brief delay. Use Nature's Snare to block these projectiles and then use the counterattack to deal huge damage to his Poise and HP.

This can be done on most of his projectile-based attacks, but whenever he tries to plant those explosives on the ground or summon the squares above your head with extended spikes, Nature's Snare won't help, and you'll have to rely on old-fashioned dodging.

Furthermore, Nature's Snare can be used when he's not using any projectiles at all, and so long as you channel it enough, the Poise damage from the counterattack should still be substantial. Once he's knocked down, you can perform a finisher on him for huge HP damage, while using the Crows dropped by Crowcaller can help you get ranged hits in for when he flies away.

With Priscus dead, you'll be able to go to the laser mentioned above and enter the Abyss, leading you into a chain of puzzles that'll eventually grant you the Frost Imbue Element skill.

The post How to complete the Spire of Ringing Truth in Crimson Desert appeared first on Destructoid.

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