Abyss without Balance
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The Abyss grows unstable as the balance between worlds begins to fracture.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Trace
Chapter
Chapter 1
Region
The Abyss
Difficulty
Normal
Estimated Time
10-15 minutes
Location
The Abyss, Skybridge Gate, Abyss Nexus
Prerequisites
Complete Polar Opposites
Walkthrough
- 1Use Axiom Force on the circle-shaped pillar to activate the Skybridge Gate
- 2Walk across the Skybridge then stand on the circular floor plate with white ring to activate Abyss
- 3Nexus
- 4Grab the floating blue cube with Axiom Force then place it on the right pedestal to remove the
- 5Blockade
- 6Drop down and position the diamond-shaped power cell where the blue ghost demonstrated
- 7Learn Force Palm from the ghost's tutorial and punch the power cell into the wall
- 8Climb to the middle of the large 8-point cog mechanism and use Force Palm to activate power supply
- 9Walk up the stairs and collect the glowing Abyss Artifact to complete the quest
Tips
- Rotating the pillar circle requires steady input — wait for the audio cue before moving on
- Axiom Force ability uses stamina — manage your stamina bar during the puzzle sequences
- Force Palm is unlocked during this quest and becomes essential for future puzzles
- The blue ghost demonstrates Force Palm technique — watch the full animation before attempting
NPCs Involved
- Alustin
- White Crow
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Last updated: March 2026