What to know
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Complete Chapter 8 main quest to obtain the Spire of Clockwork Key from defeating Lucian Bastier.
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Navigate the Spire of Clockwork in northeastern Demeniss using levers, gears, and Axiom Force maneuvers.
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Finish the Riddle Square Abyss puzzle by gliding through deactivating rings to unlock Storm Veil, the core wind ability.
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Wind focuses on utility like smoke screens and tornadoes rather than raw damage.
In Crimson Desert, the wind element transforms combat with evasion tools and crowd control, accessible mid-to-late game in the Demeniss region.
Wind Element locations
The Spire of Clockwork sits on the northeastern edge of Demeniss in Breezeblown Knoll amid golden plains, past the Demeniss Supply Camp and near the river bordering Delesyia.
From there, an Abyss Gate transports you to the floating Riddle Square island in the sky, a compact platform with spinning mechanisms and ring courses high above Pywell’s mid-to-late game Abyss regions.
Prerequisites for accessing the spire
Reach Chapter 8 in the main storyline by progressing through Blood Coronation until defeating Lucian Bastier in A Fleeting Dream. This rewards the Spire of Clockwork Key, essential for entry. Ensure Axiom Force reaches Level 2 for Aerial Maneuver to climb gears and grates effectively. Stock stamina-restoring items, as traversal demands precise timing.
Enter the spire using the key at the main gate in Breezeblown Knoll.
Step 1
Head straight to the central contraption with extending pipes and jump repeatedly to grab the yellow lever; pull it down to start the cog wheels turning.
Step 2
Use Axiom Force Aerial Maneuver to reach the upper horizontal cog wheel; stand on it and locate the next yellow lever on an L-shaped pipe.
Step 3
Jump to hang on and pull the second lever, activating more gears and vertical paths.
Step 4
Grapple up to the grated floor above; loot the nearby chest for 3x Garnet and 8x Long Hair Hide.
Step 5
Climb higher via massive gears using Aerial Maneuver; time passage through the slow-spinning cog wheel door when an opening aligns.
Step 6
Go west around the tower to the elevator controls; press the top button to ascend.
Step 7
Enter the central semi-open room at the top; an Abyss Gate spawns automatically, teleporting to Riddle Square.
How to complete Riddle Square Abyss puzzle
This timed gliding challenge tests acceleration, stamina, and precision on a triangular platform with a central disc mechanism.
Step 1
Land on Riddle Square; head to the center-right switch and use Axiom Force to activate it, spinning the wheel mechanism.
Step 2
Glide toward the series of glowing rings; accelerate only when entering each circle for speed boost, then slow approach the next to conserve stamina.
Step 3
Pass through all deactivating rings in sequence without crashing; maintain momentum by timing boosts precisely.
Step 4
At the end platform, climb the final circle and use Force Palm to fully activate the structure.
Step 5
Pick up the Abyss Artifact on the opposite side; this unlocks Storm Veil (Wind element).
Step 6
Activate the bridge below if needed, but return via Abyss Gate; check skill tree for Imbue Element upgrades.
Using wind element effectively
Pull up the radial menu (food wheel) to select Wind for imbuing skills, enhancing melee with gusts or veils. Pair with Abyss gear like specific gloves for unique effects, such as extended tornado stuns. In combat, deploy smoke screens to hide during retreats or tornadoes to group and stun foes, excelling in multi-enemy scenarios over direct damage.
Storm Veil shines in survivability-focused builds, synergizing with evasion styles amid Demeniss’ open battles. Unlock it early post-Chapter 8 to dominate utility roles, combining with other elements via Imbue for hybrid setups.
