The Trembling Woods Ancient Ruins puzzle is one of the confusing puzzles in Crimson Desert. When you first walk in, the puzzle area looks like a chaotic mess of spinning rings. It looks confusing at first, but once you know the steps, it’s pretty straightforward. This walkthrough will guide you step-by-step on how to solve the Trembling Woods Runes puzzle in Crimson Desert.
Location: Trembling Woods Runes
The puzzle is located in the Wells Estate, in the southeastern part of Hernand. As you get close to the area, look for the mysterious energy marker on your map. That’s exactly where you need to go.


How to Solve the Trembling Woods Runes Puzzle in Wells Estate
Here are the steps to complete the puzzle:
Step 1: Complete the First Circle
Start with the winch on the right side. Your goal is to connect the two halves of a circle to make one complete circle. Push the winch and keep rotating it to the right until both halves line up perfectly.

Step 2: Align the Big Circle
Next, head to the middle winch. Push it to the left and align the large circle at the top right. Just keep pushing steadily until it lines up perfectly.

Step 3: Use Your Stab Skill for the Final Capstan
This last part needs Stab skill. Stand near the left-most winch. Perform the stab charge, and drive your sword into it. Then rotate it to the left until the smaller circles line up with the stars.

