Struggling with the Sealed in Stone quest in Crimson Desert? Learn how to solve the crane puzzle, extract the relic, and complete the quest easily with this step-by-step guide.
If you’re stuck on the Sealed in Stone quest in Crimson Desert, this mission can feel more confusing than expected. It looks simple at first, but the crane controls are not clearly explained. Many players struggle to position the claw correctly, which leads to repeated failed attempts and wasted time.
This guide breaks everything down step by step. You’ll learn how to unlock the quest, operate the crane correctly, and extract the buried relic without wasting time.
What Is the Sealed in Stone Quest in Crimson Desert?
The Sealed in Stone quest is part of the House Roberts questline in Crimson Desert. Unlike most missions that focus on combat, this quest centers entirely on mechanics. You won’t face any enemies here.
Instead, your main objective is to operate a large crane to extract a buried stone relic from the quarry at Karin Quarry, located south of Hook Rapids. The real challenge comes from precise control and positioning of the crane, not from difficulty or combat skill.
How to Unlock the Sealed in Stone Quest
You can’t start this quest immediately. Follow these steps:
- Complete the Stolen Quarry quest
- Defeat the Excavatron boss (Marni’s Excavatron)
- Liberate Karin Quarry
- Return to the quarry after completion
- Talk to Erich near the crane elevator
Erich will give you the Crane Control Room Key and officially start the quest.
How to Reach the Crane Control Room
Before solving the puzzle, you need to reach the crane:
- Go to the elevator near Erich
- Interact with the handwheel
- Ride it up to the top
- Enter the control room using the key
Pro Tip: Turn the wheel continuously to reach the top faster instead of stopping midway.
Stamina Shortcut: If you have around 200 Max Stamina, you can skip the elevator entirely by chaining Aerial Force Palm, Flight, and Axiom Force to launch yourself straight up to the crane platform. You can also pull this off with less stamina by consuming stamina-restoring food items before the attempt.
How to Use the Crane in the Sealed in Stone Quest
The crane uses basic directional controls:
| Control | Action |
|---|---|
| Left / Right | Move claw sideways |
| Up | Raise the claw |
| Down | Lower the claw |
| Right Stick | Control the camera |
Your target is a large square stone block in the quarry pit. Use the Right Stick to adjust your camera angle if you’re having trouble judging the claw’s position over the relic.
Step-by-Step: How to Extract the Relic
Follow this exact sequence to avoid mistakes:
Step 1: Align the Claw Move the crane until the claw is roughly above the stone block.
Step 2: Lower Carefully Lower the claw slowly. Do not rush or overshoot.
Step 3: Offset Positioning Move the claw slightly so one edge sits just outside the block.
Step 4: Fine Adjustment Lower a bit more while adjusting sideways toward the center.
Step 5: Auto Lock The claw will automatically latch onto the relic when positioned correctly.
Step 6: Lift the Stone Press upward to lift it. The stone may shake but will eventually come free.
The quest completes once the stone is fully removed.
Why Players Fail This Puzzle
Most players struggle because:
- Controls feel overly sensitive
- Small movements cause overshooting
- The game does not explain positioning clearly
- Players forget to use the Right Stick to check the claw angle from above
Tip: Take slow, small movements. Precision matters more than speed. If the claw misses, nudge sideways rather than lowering further.
What Happens After Completing the Quest?
Once you extract the relic, several things open up.
1. Questline Progression
The House Roberts storyline continues. Return to Count Roberts at Hernand Town to keep progressing. Completing Sealed in Stone unlocks the next mission in the chain: The Count’s Honor.
2. Hidden Underground Area
Moving the relic unblocks a path into an underground chamber beneath Karin Quarry. Head down there to find extra loot before leaving.
3. Secret Area Behind a Fake Wall (Later Unlock)
Inside the underground chamber, there is a fake wall that you cannot access right away. You need the Focused Force Palm ability to break through it, which is unlocked during the Scholatone quest in Chapter 4. Behind the wall, you will find an Abyss Transporter, an item used to repair Abyss Nexuses across the game world.
4. Abyss Teleporter Disk
Completing Sealed in Stone is also one of the requirements to eventually obtain the Abyss Teleporter Disk inside the Karin Quarry. This disk is needed for the Mysterious Energy Zone puzzle near Howling Hill Camp and unlocks a fast travel point in that area.
Note that getting the disk requires additional steps in Chapter 4, including the Kuku pot found during the Funnily Enough quest, alongside the Focused Force Palm ability. Play Now!
FAQs
How do I start the Sealed in Stone quest in Crimson Desert?
Complete the Stolen Quarry quest and defeat Marni’s Excavatron at Karin Quarry. Once the area is liberated, talk to Erich near the crane elevator and he will hand you the Crane Control Room Key to begin.
Why won’t the crane claw grab the relic in Sealed in Stone?
The claw needs to be slightly offset before it locks on. Move it until one edge sits just outside the relic’s edge, then lower slowly while nudging back toward the center. The latch is automatic once the position is correct.
What do you unlock after completing Sealed in Stone in Crimson Desert?
Completing the quest unlocks the next House Roberts mission, The Count’s Honor. It also opens the underground chamber beneath Karin Quarry, which contains extra loot and later leads to the Abyss Transporter behind a hidden wall.
How do I get the Abyss Teleporter Disk in Crimson Desert?
Sealed in Stone is the first step. After that, progress to Chapter 4 and complete the Scholatone quest to unlock Focused Force Palm. You also need the Kuku pot from the Funnily Enough quest. Both are required to access the hidden chamber under Karin Quarry where the disk is located.
Does Sealed in Stone have any combat in Crimson Desert?
No. Sealed in Stone is a pure puzzle mission with no enemies. The entire quest involves operating the crane to extract the buried relic from the quarry pit.
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