The Bluemont Manor Strongbox Puzzle in Crimson Desert is a challenge that revolves around completing an owl image by pressing the correct buttons in the right order. In this guide, you’ll learn how the owl puzzle works and the exact steps needed to solve it quickly and unlock the strongbox.

How to open the Bluemont Manor Strongbox in Crimson Desert
The puzzle works by rotating different sections of the owl image with each button, and some buttons affect multiple parts at once.
- The 1st button rotates the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd sections together.
- The 2nd button rotates only the 2nd and 3rd sections.
- The 3rd button affects just the 3rd section.
- The 4th button rotates both the 1st and 4th sections at the same time.
If you’re starting fresh and haven’t pressed any of the buttons yet, you can solve the owl puzzle by following a fixed sequence. Number the buttons from left to right as 1st to 4th, then input the presses below.

- Press the 1st button four times.
- Press the 2nd button four times.
- Press the 3rd button four times.
- Press the 4th button once to complete the final alignment and finish the puzzle
Once done correctly, the owl image will be complete, and the strongbox will unlock. The strongbox contains the Oath of Darkness Earring, which gives +2 defense and sells for 4 silver 26 copper.