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The mystery of the discovery of the ancient ruins will lead you to the Gate of Truth, which will lead you to fight the Stonewalker Anticum at the Gate of Truth in Demenis.A pillar of light above the mountain“, a deadly quest that involves Abyss monsters enshrined in rocks.
Stonewalker Antiquum is a tough cookie, and it won't break easily. In fact, there's only one way to destroy the Stonewalker Anticom, and that's it Exploiting his weakness, which is taking out his glowing eyes from the Axiom Force. Below, we'll show you how to do this.
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Kutum can be a challenging stone worm boss fight that you may not know the exact mechanics to defeat without this guide to help you.
After you obtain the Constellation Helmet from the Scoulstone Institute, you can enter the Tariv Sorcerers of Demenis fan quests to observe the constellations of the Stone of Time and Sheltering Rocks, which will connect you to the Gate of Truth.
How to defeat Stonewalker Anticom in Crimson Desert
Stonewalker Anticom Phase One
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Stonewalker Antiquum will try to shoot laser beams at you, so make sure you stay out of the way of these attacks.
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When the opportunity to attack presents itself, Use Axiom Force (L3) aimed at Stonewalker Anticom's glowing red eyes.
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Once you attach the eye of Stonewalker Anticom, Hold L2 and pull back on the right stick to pop the eye out of its socket.
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This immediately stuns the Stonewalker Antiquum, and splits him into several pieces.
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When Stonewalker Antiquum is stunned, spam R2 and R1+R2 attacks to instantly kill Stonewalker Antiquum.
Stonewalker Anticom Phase Two
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Stonewalker Antiquum has a stunning second phase immediately after you defeat him.
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The second stage of the Stonewalker Anticum has his head blown off, making him harder to hit; However, it won't last long.
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As soon as Stonewalker Anticom rises, Use Axiom Force to grab your eyeball and pull it off your head.
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This will cause the Stonewalker Anticum's head to fall to the ground and come into contact with your weapons, so just keep attacking it while it's on the ground to kill it.
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The only threat to worry about in the second stage are the gears around the map that will periodically shoot lasers, so keep your distance and keep an eye on them, and use Axiom Force.
With the death of Stonewalker Antiquum, you will receive a random power core that can be used to upgrade Kuku in Kilndren. You'll also find the Abyss Artifact, and the Earthsplitter, which is a two-handed weapon only for Ongka.
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March 19, 2026
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Mature 17+ / Blood, drug references, intense violence, strong language
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The Pearl Abyss
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The Pearl Abyss
