The Spire of Frost is one of those places in Crimson Desert that looks stunning from a distance — but the moment you step into that frozen wasteland, the cold starts eating through Kliff’s health bar while flying enemies bombard you from above. No worries though. Here’s a clean, step-by-step guide to cracking this icy puzzle without losing your mind.
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Location & What to Expect Before You Go
The Spire of Frost sits at the southeastern tip of Pailune, accessible by traveling east from Beighen village — right on the border of Demeniss and Beighen.
⚠️ Come Prepared: The frozen environment inflicts cold damage that can freeze your character for several seconds, and Antumbra wizards patrol the area launching energy projectiles from the air. Equip armor with Ice Resistance bonuses before attempting this location.
All 7 Crimson Desert Lantern Locations — Step-by-Step
Your entire goal here is to light seven frozen stone lanterns scattered through the tower. Each one is encased in ice, so you need to melt it first.
| Lantern # | Location | How to Light |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Main entrance (south side) | Blinding Flash → Concentrating Light, or fire/explosive weapon |
| #2 | Bottom of spiral steps inside | Same method — melt ice, then interact |
| #3 | Mid-level interior | Continue up spiral stairs |
| #4 | Interior upper floor | Climb past chest on spiral steps |
| #5 | Exterior staircase section | Step outside — watch for Abyss Cells nearby |
| #6 | Further along exterior stairs | Two Abyss Cells on this section — grab them |
| #7 | Back inside at the very top | Break the frozen lantern and light it — a small cutscene plays, concluding the puzzle |
💡 Pro Tip: At the bottom of the spiral steps, check for a chest containing the Frozen Anguish two-handed sword and a Refined Palmar Pill — don’t skip it on the way up.
Rewards for Completing the Spire of Frost
Lighting all seven lanterns completes The Frostwarden side quest. You receive the Frostwarden Plate Boots as a reward, and an Abyss Gate opens in the top chamber — interact with it to enter the Passage of Malice Abyss branch, which remains accessible for all future visits. AllThings
This also counts toward the Lands Meet the Sky challenge and gets you one step closer to the Conqueror of Spires trophy.
Already done with this one? Check out our Crimson Desert Spire of Clockwork puzzle guide on TechnoSports and our complete Crimson Desert beginner tips to keep the momentum going.
FAQs
Q: Do I need to complete a main quest to unlock the Spire of Frost?
No — the Spire of Frost is an entirely optional location that you won’t visit as part of any main quest in the campaign. GameSpot You can tackle it anytime you’re ready.
Q: What’s the best way to melt the frozen lanterns inside the tower?
Use Blinding Flash and press the Concentrating Light prompt to melt the ice, or strike it with fire-imbued or explosive weapons such as spears and arrows.
