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How to complete the Polar Opposites puzzle in Crimson Desert explained

Needs a bit of elbow grease.

Kliff from Crimson Desert using Axiom Force to grab a stone wheel in the Polar Opposites quest.

Pearl Abyss

Published: Friday, 20 March 2026 at 1:18 pm

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Early on in Crimson Desert, the Polar Opposites quest will provide you with a puzzle to open a nearby door.

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It's one of the earliest tests of your new Axiom Force ability, something that will be used throughout your playthrough.

Next up, the Abyss Without Balance quest will teach you an entirely new ability to use.

But for now, let's take you through how to solve the Polar Opposites puzzle in Crimson Desert.

How to complete the Polar Opposites puzzle in Crimson Desert explained

The Polar Opposites puzzle shows you two stone circles on the ground with energy passing through one of them.

Your objective is to use Axiom Force to turn the circles so that the energy passes all the way through, opening the nearby door.

Press and hold down the left analogue stick (Tab on PC) to activate Axiom Force, aim towards the edge of the right-hand circle and let go to grab it.

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Now, use the right analogue stick to turn the circle so that the energy flows from the top to the left.

Repeat this on the other side, grabbing the left-hand circle, but this time turn it so that the energy flows from the first circle on the right down into the pipe at the bottom.

This will complete the circuit, letting the energy pass all the way through to the nearby pillar, activating it and opening up the door, letting you complete the quest and continue on your journey.

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