Crimson Desert: How to Solve the Hillside Manor Strongbox Puzzle

As you explore the vast world of Crimson Desert, you will encounter many puzzles that will challenge your critical thinking skills. Puzzles come in many different forms, such as Abyss Cressets, ruins, and even Strongboxes, which are locked chests within manors.

One of the earlier Strongboxes you will find on your journey is the one located in Hillside Manor. This Strongbox tasks the player with aligning a picture of a mountain perfectly by rotating a series of dials. However, this is not as easy as it sounds.

If you are struggling with this specific Strongbox, this guide has you covered. Read further to learn how to solve the Hillside Manor Strongbox in Crimson Desert.

Hillside Manor Strongbox Puzzle Location

The Hillside Manor Strongbox can be found on the second floor of the Hillside Manor in the northeastern section of Hernand city. The image attached shows the exact location of the Hillside Manor in Crimson Desert.

When you approach Hillside Manor, you'll instantly notice that the guards are hostile and won't let you in without a fight. I recommend avoiding the fight altogether by climbing through one of the windows on the backside of the manor, allowing you to get inside undetected.

Once you are inside Hillside Manor, the Strongbox can be found on the southwest corner of the second floor. It's located in the master bedroom, in the corner of the room.

Hillside Manor Strongbox Solution

When interacting with the Hillside Manor Strongbox in Crimson Desert, you will be put up against a puzzle that requires you to turn a series of dials a certain amount of times to unlock it. The goal here is to make the picture of the mountains line up correctly when pressing the button on the right-hand side of the Strongbox.

This can be pretty tricky, so we have the solution laid out for you below. Going from left to right, the solution to the Hillside Manor Strongbox is as follows:

• Dial #1: Push down twice.
• Dial #2: Push down three times.
• Dial #3: Push down four times.
• Dial #4: Push down five times.
• Dial #5: Push down five times.

Once you follow the order laid out for you above, go ahead and press the button on the right-hand side of the Strongbox and then rotate the button to officially open it.

If you end up messing up the order, you can continue trying to align it correctly, or you can respawn to the nearest fast-travel point to completely reset the puzzle.

Hillside Manor Strongbox Rewards

The reward for completing the Hillside Manor Strongbox in Crimson Desert is the Saint's Necklace. This accessory is equippable and offers a base stat of five defense and grants your character the ability to restore stamina without eating any food. It's a necklace that comes in handy when fighting against hordes of enemies or challenging bosses.

Keep in mind that even though completing the Hillside Manor Strongbox will reveal the Saint's Necklace inside, you still need to wear a mask in order to pick it up. Remember, in order to steal any items in Crimson Desert, you need to be wearing a mask.

I recommend going to the nearest Blacksmith and upgrade the Saint's Necklace to increase its base defense, making it even more exceptional for combat.