# All Distorted Light Locations in Crimson Desert (Beyond the Margins Guide)

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Published: 2026-11-02  
Updated: 2026-11-02  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Wandering a sandstorm with marker stones pointing the wrong way is a special kind of frustrating. If you’re stuck in *Crimson Desert’s* Charting the Unknown DLC, this guide breaks down the Distorted Light sub-quest so you can finish it and get back to the story.

### Crimson Desert Snapshot

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Quest line | Beyond the Margins (Kliff) |
| Sub-quest | Distorted Light |
| Objective | Purify the marker stones (5/5), then return to Sebastian |
| Reward | Remnants of Paradise Survey Records |
| Unlock requirement | Complete the main game and the Journey’s End quest [All Distorted Light locations in Crimson Desert (Beyond the Margins) +3](https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/all-distorted-light-locations-crimson-desert-beyond-margins) |

### What Is Distorted Light?

In this sub-quest, you need to find five corrupted markers and fix them to make navigation easier. The catch is that some marker stones distort your path and point you in the wrong direction. Cleanse them, and the sandstorm becomes much easier to cross.

![Crimson Desert](https://gaming.technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Crimson-Desert-77-1-1024x576.avif)

### How the Puzzle Works?

Each stone shoots out a beam that guides you onward. The first marker is close to you right after you pass the barrier; examining it makes it point to the next location. Guides differ on whether this first stone counts toward your five, so don’t worry if your quest counter looks slightly different.

To purify the corrupted ones, use these controls (PlayStation layout):

1. Press **L3** to activate Axiom Force.
2. Hold **L2** (Pull) while pushing the Left Stick upward to manipulate the nodes. Three of the corrupted nodes need this. [showgamer](https://showgamer.com/en/guides/7089-gayd-crimson-desert-kak-otkryt-bezmolvnyy-mogilnik)
3. At the pillar, press **L1 + R1** to reveal the source of the corruption.

### Where to Find the Marker Stones

Exact coordinates vary between guides, but the stones follow the beams through these general areas:

| Stone | General Area |
| --- | --- |
| Early stones | Along the Pilgrims Path, past the barrier |
| Mid-route stones | Northeast of Hazran and uphill, with stakes hidden in nearby ruins |
| Later stones | Northeast of Lukumiya, including a stake inside a tree |
| Final stone | Toward Yasmin, with another tree stake |

Some stakes are tucked inside ruins. One walkthrough notes a bismuth-covered ruin hiding the second stake. Look for the Blinding Flash effect, which points toward the stakes.

### Finishing the Quest

After cleansing the final marker stone, return to Sebastian to finish the sub-quest. Distorted Light also counts toward unlocking the Silent Burial Ground, along with the other sandstorm missions. Next up is Veil of Darkness, where you follow the traces of Antumbra and defeat the boss Kharzek.

### Quick Tips

- **Do the side missions in the same trip.** Lukumiya, Hazran and Yasmin all feature in other quests.
- **Follow the beams, not your map.** Corrupted stones can point the wrong way.
- **Save before boss time.** Veil of Darkness comes right after.

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### FAQs

How many marker stones are in Distorted Light?

The quest asks you to purify five corrupted marker stones, then return to Sebastian.

What do I get for finishing Distorted Light?

You earn the Remnants of Paradise Survey Records and move on to Veil of Darkness.