Crimson Desert
Quests 2026年5月15日

Quest: Prologue Unknown Space – Blinding Flash and New Journey

Written by X-Gamer on 2026年5月15日

Crimson Desert gameplay screenshot for an English guide on crimson-desert.xyz.

Unknown Space begins after the Greymane camp falls apart and Kliff wakes in the Abyss. This Prologue arc teaches movement, Blinding Flash, Lantern use, and the road back toward Hernand.

Route Flowchart

Unknown Space flowchart from movement tutorial through Blinding Flash and the exit route. Flowchart with crimson-desert.xyz watermark.
Unknown Space flowchart from movement tutorial through Blinding Flash and the exit route.

Screenshot Walkthrough

Unknown Space movement tutorial area before the Blinding Flash step. Screenshot with crimson-desert.xyz watermark.
Unknown Space movement tutorial area before the Blinding Flash step.
Blinding Flash objective prompt that marks the route out of the realm. Screenshot with crimson-desert.xyz watermark.
Blinding Flash objective prompt that marks the route out of the realm.
Sebastian route marker after leaving the tutorial space. Screenshot with crimson-desert.xyz watermark.
Sebastian route marker after leaving the tutorial space.
Horseback journey toward Chapter 1 after the Prologue closes. Screenshot with crimson-desert.xyz watermark.
Horseback journey toward Chapter 1 after the Prologue closes.

Realm of Uncertainty Walkthrough

  1. Move forward through the Corridor of the Void.
  2. Use the path to practice running, jumping, climbing, vaulting, and crouching.
  3. Stop at the sealed door with the light device above it.
  4. Use Blinding Flash on the device to open the door.
  5. Equip your Lantern from the radial menu and continue through the dark tunnel.
  6. Follow the route until Kliff exits the Abyss sequence.

How to Use Blinding Flash

Blinding Flash is the first utility skill that many players struggle with because the input timing is stricter than expected. The important rule is simple: enter the stance with the required inputs at the same time, aim at the light device, and hold long enough for the effect to trigger.

  • Controller: use the shoulder-button prompt shown by the game to enter the stance, then aim the light at the target.
  • Keyboard and mouse: press the required modifier and attack input together. If Kliff only blocks or swings, reset and press both inputs simultaneously.
  • Targeting: aim at the crystal or light device above the sealed door, not the door itself.

Lantern Use in the Abyss

The dark tunnel after the Blinding Flash door is the first reminder that Crimson Desert expects you to use tools, not just follow a marker. Open the radial menu, equip the Lantern, and keep it active while moving through the low-visibility path.

Tip: If you feel lost in the tunnel, slow down and follow the brightest readable edge of the path. The Lantern is more important than sprinting here.

New Journey Walkthrough

Once Kliff escapes the Abyss, Sebastian helps him recover and guides him toward Hernand. Follow Sebastian, defeat the soldiers that interrupt the route, then mount up and ride with him. This section is mostly linear, but it sets the tone for open-world travel and early resource collection.

Rewards

  • Standard Inventory Expansion Tool
  • Oats x10
  • Blackberry x5
  • Early familiarity with Lantern, mounted travel, and Abyss traversal

Common Problems

  • Blinding Flash does not trigger: press the inputs together instead of one after the other.
  • The door does not open: aim at the light device above the door.
  • The tunnel is too dark: equip the Lantern from the radial menu.
  • Sebastian is too far ahead: stop exploring and return to the road marker.

Related Field Notes