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What does Mysterious Energy in Crimson Desert mean?

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Mysterious Energy in Crimson Desert is a sign that there's Abyss Cresets or Nexuses nearby

Crimson Desert Mysterious Energy
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Mysterious Energy in Crimson Desert comes up on the map as huge areas marked in grey, but the game doesn't make it clear what that energy means and what you're supposed to do as a result. In fact this is a core mechanic that you should keep in mind for the rest of your playthrough, as these sources of energy are a key part of how to fast travel in Crimson Desert, as we'll explain in our guide below.

Mysterious Energy explained in Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert Mysterious Energy

(Image credit: Pearl Abyss)

Mysterious Energy markers on the map in Crimson Desert are an indication that there is either an Abyss Nexus or an Abyss Creset somewhere in that marked area, both of which are fast travel points that you need to activate to use. So you know what to look for, we've got images of both of them just above.

If you can't find either of them in the region marked, it's possible that they're underground or behind puzzles that you need to solve. Abyss Cresets in particular are nearly always rewards for solving puzzles like the Crimson Desert Duskwood Ruins puzzle, in part because you also get an Artifact for doing so.

Either way, once you've triggered the Nexus (by standing on it) or the Creset (by taking the Artifact from it), you should register it as a fast travel point and remove the Mysterious Energy marker from the map. After all, that energy is not so mysterious anymore.

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Joel Franey
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