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Crimson Desert: Five Finger Mountain Puzzle (Icy Ruins)

How to solve the Five Finger Mountain icy Ancient Ruins picture puzzle in Crimson Desert — break the ice, drain the pool, and slide the six blocks into place.

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Quick Answer

The Five Finger Mountain icy ruins are in Pailune — from the 'L' in Pailune head west toward First Finger Lake, southeast of Five Finger Mountain. Break the ice over the blocks with Axiom Force, then break the frozen section at the side of the pool (Turning Slash or Axiom Force) to drain the water. This reveals a picture puzzle — use your Stab skill to slide all six blocks into their correct positions to complete the image. The center block goes in last; claim the Abyss Artifact and a fast travel point.

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The Five Finger Mountain ruins hide a sliding-block picture puzzle under a frozen pool. Clear the ice, drain it, then reassemble the image. Here’s the approach (follow the video for exact block alignment).

Short Answer

The icy ruins are in Pailune — from the “L” in Pailune head west toward First Finger Lake, on the southeast side of Five Finger Mountain. Break the ice over the blocks with Axiom Force, then break the frozen section at the side of the pool (Turning Slash or Axiom Force) to drain the water. This reveals a picture puzzle — use your Stab skill to slide all six blocks into place to complete the image, finishing with the center block. Claim the Abyss Cresset for your artifact and a fast travel point.

Key Takeaways

  • Location: Pailune — from the L, head west toward First Finger Lake, SE of Five Finger Mountain.
  • Break the ice (Axiom Force), then drain the pool by breaking its frozen side.
  • Use the Stab skill to push/pull the six blocks into the picture; sprint to move blocks faster.
  • The center block goes in last to complete the image and lift the platform.
  • Reward: Abyss Artifact + fast travel point.

How Do You Solve the Five Finger Mountain Puzzle?

  1. Break the ice. Use Axiom Force to shatter the ice covering the blocks in the water.
  2. Drain the pool. Go to the side of the pool, find the frozen section, and break it with a Turning Slash or Axiom Force to let the water out.
  3. Solve the picture. With the pool drained, use your Stab skill to slide the six blocks into their correct slots, rebuilding the picture. Work the outer blocks first and slot the center block last — the platform lifts and a chime plays when it’s complete. (Sprint while pushing to move blocks faster.)
Top-down view of the sliding block picture puzzle at Five Finger Mountain ruins in Crimson Desert, with the six red-and-white stone tiles being pushed into position to complete the image.
Use Stab to push each block into its slot — work the outer blocks first and save the center for last to complete the picture and lift the platform.
  1. Claim it. Take the Abyss Cresset for your artifact and a new fast travel point.

FAQ

Where is the Five Finger Mountain icy ruins puzzle?

In Pailune — from the “L” in Pailune head west toward First Finger Lake, southeast of Five Finger Mountain at the mysterious-energy question mark.

How do you drain the pool?

First break the ice over the blocks with Axiom Force, then break the frozen section at the side of the pool (Turning Slash or Axiom Force) to drain the water.

How do you move the blocks?

Use your Stab skill to push and pull the six blocks; sprinting moves them faster. Slot the center block last to complete the picture.

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