The black and white rocks in the Dark Forest are a testament to the ancient ruins in Crimson Desert, hidden on the map behind a veil of mysterious energy. Completing it will reward you with an Abyssal Artifact, which you can use to develop your character. The secret quest will start automatically when you approach the area with the multi-colored tiles.
Further south there is also stone pillar puzzle — see the solution in a separate guide.
Where is the riddle in the Dark Forest?
The puzzle is located near a waterfall west of the town of Hernand, where one of the tributaries of the Nas River flows down a high mountain. Before reaching the source of the pool, you'll notice an area of mysterious energy on the southern bank. Explore it and find a square area with stone checkers.
How to solve the black and white gem puzzle in Crimson Desert
Although there are no clues around, it's actually simple: to solve the puzzle, arrange five white stones in a row—it's the fastest solution. Take any light-colored piece, for example, from the edge, and place it on an empty space in a row that's almost entirely made up of white pieces.
This is not the only way: move the tiles around as you like within the board to make line of one colorYou can build a white or black combination, for example, diagonally – that will also work.
After installing, wait a few seconds for the Abyssal Stone in the corner to unlock. To complete the hidden quest, approach it and collect the artifact.
Fast travel to the ruins by the water in the Dark Forest will now be available, and the ancient relic can be used to develop character skills. This is one of many puzzles with artifacts of the Abyss as a reward, scattered throughout the continent. If you stumble upon others, don't pass them by—solving them will help you level up faster. And to search for ancient ruins with riddles on your own, use interactive map.
