How to open Axiom Archive in Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert, though a sandbox action-adventure game at heart, can just as easily be construed as a puzzle game, considering how many of them you’re going to come across on the continent of Pywel.

What’s more, it’s a game that does not hold your hand whatsoever when it comes to most things, and especially regarding puzzles. Odds are that you’re going to get stuck, and one of the first hurdles you’re going to have to clear is the Axiom Archive, which has to be opened to progress the main story.

So here’s how you can do so.

Axiom Archive puzzle in Crimson Desert, solved

The Axiom Archive is located on one of the first Abyss islands you’re going to come across. It’s a large domed building sitting at the end of a walkway surrounded by garden trees and foliage. The game tasks you with opening the doors to the Archive, but never actually explains what it is you’re supposed to be doing.

In Pywel, electricity, or rather power, exists, even though this is a medieval-esque world with fantasy characteristics. It is powered by strange mystical energies, the source of which is entirely unknown. It flows through those grey concrete pipes you’ve likely come across when you first entered the island. If you still want to solve the puzzle yourself, follow the pipes and see where they lead and how they work. You’ll probably figure it out in the end.

– Solution beyond this point –

For those who do not want to figure it out, you can open the Axiom Archive by turning those two wheels immediately to the right of the archive itself. As you approach the steps leading to the door, turn right among the hedges, and you’ll find two wheels on the floor. Use your Axiom Force to grab the wheels and then turn them to bring energy from the top pipe to the bottom one.

You can use the Lantern to reveal where the beams are pointing by default and figure out which way to turn them.

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Crimson Desert has no shortage of activities to engage yourself in, and fishing can be one of the most lucrative ones at that. While it doesn’t take too long for you to unlock the ability to fish, this guide will still help you out with all the steps.

To fish in Crimson Desert, you’ll need a rod. You can also get better rods once you spend more hours on your adventure. But first, let’s look at the basics, which start with obtaining your first fishing rod.

How to get a fishing rod in Crimson Desert

Once you’ve cleared the first few pieces of content that basically act as an extended tutorial, you need to find a fishing village. Fishing villages are shown as boats on the map. If you’re wondering how the villages look on the map, refer to the image below. You can find several of them spread all around the map.

You’ll find a fishing vendor at a fishing village. You can obtain a fishing rod from them. Once you have your first rod, you can start to fish. Do note that not all fishing vendors might be selling the rod. If you don’t find it at one vendor, try out another, and you should come across the rod.

How to fish in Crimson Desert

This is the easier part. Once you’ve found your rod, head to a water body. Make sure that your fishing rod is equipped. Next, you have to cast the line. Be careful not to cast it over any debris. Wait for a few seconds for a fish to catch the lure.

Typically, you’ll hear three splashes before the fish bites the lure. Once it bites, press the hook button to catch the fish. But first, you’ll have to tire out the fish. If the fish goes left, use the LS button to move the rod right. If it’s moving right, then use the LS button to take your rod to the left. Then, press the reel-in button to catch the fish. Only try to reel in the fish after it has tired out.

You can also get better rods like the Fine Fishing Rod from the Greymane camp, which an NPC sells. Having better rods will allow you to get better catches, and some of them will be a great way to earn money.

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