Cracking the Hillside Manor Strongbox in Crimson Desert
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A quick guide on how to bypass the guards, find the Hillside Manor strongbox, and solve the puzzle to claim the Saint's Necklace in Crimson Desert, based on reporting by Polygon.
Players diving into Crimson Desert are already hitting their first major exploration roadblocks, and the Hillside Manor strongbox is catching plenty of people off guard. Located in the northeastern section of Hernand, the game's very first town, this puzzle is impossible to approach through the front door because of roaming guards. Instead, players have to scale the exterior walls, slip through a second-story window, and track down the strongbox tucked away in the southwest corner of the upper floor.
The puzzle itself requires players to line up a series of silver and bronze two-tone cylinders beneath a painted mountain landscape. By rotating five wheels and hitting a button on the right side of the box, players must align the center line of the cylinders with the etchings on the wood. While it shares mechanics with other early challenges like the Bluemont Manor puzzles, figuring out the exact wheel rotations saves valuable time for anyone trying to gear up early.
Cracking the puzzle rewards players with the Saint's Necklace, giving a solid early boost for character builds. For a full breakdown of the exact wheel turns and comprehensive walkthroughs for every other manor and abyss puzzle in the game, check out the original guide over at Polygon.
As open world RPGs continue to pack hidden rewards behind environmental puzzles, having a reliable map and solution guide handy is almost essential for keeping progression smooth. Whether you are playing on console or PC, tackling these early puzzles ensures you grab the best gear before moving deeper into the main story.
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Original article: Polygon