Crimson Desert: Extract the Buried Relic Guide

Getting the buried relic out in Crimson Desert feels confusing at first because the crane controls are not explained well, but the actual solution is simple once you know where to place the hook and what buttons matter. The whole objective comes down to lining up the crane correctly, grabbing the relic, and lifting it out to finish the quest.

How To Extract The Buried Relic In Crimson Desert

Position the crane hook directly on top of the relic cube, grab it, then raise it using the D-Pad to complete the objective.

Where This Happens And What To Do First

This part takes place during the House Roberts questline in Karin Quarry. After clearing the area, you will be told to operate the crane.

Before you can use it properly:

• Talk to the nearby NPC to progress the objective

• Use the lift to go up to the control room

• Enter the control room and interact with the crane controls

Once you are inside, the real part begins.

How To Use The Crane Controls Properly

The controls are what throw most players off here. The game does not explain them clearly, so it feels harder than it actually is.

Here is what each control does:

• D-Pad left and right moves the crane hook horizontally

• Right stick adjusts the camera so you can actually see the relic

• The hook will automatically grab the relic when positioned correctly

Take your time here… this is not a speed check.

How To Line Up The Hook Correctly

This is the part most people mess up.

The relic you are looking for is a large square cube sitting in the quarry. You need to place the hook directly above it, not next to it or slightly off.

Keep this in mind:

• The hook must be centered over the cube, not just touching it

• If nothing happens, you are slightly off position

• Adjust the camera to get a better angle before moving again

Once you are lined up correctly, the crane will grab the relic automatically.

How To Finish The Objective

After the hook grabs the relic, you are not done yet.

To complete it:

• Press up on the D-Pad repeatedly to lift the relic

• Keep raising it until the objective updates

Once lifted, the quest step completes and you can continue the House Roberts questline.

Extra Tip That Saves Time

If you are struggling to line it up:

• Move the camera first, then adjust the hook

• Make small movements instead of holding the input

• Center your view on the cube before moving the hook

This makes it way easier instead of guessing blindly.

Final Blurb

This part feels harder than it should because the game barely explains the crane controls, but it really just comes down to positioning and patience. Line up the hook cleanly, let it grab automatically, then lift the relic and you are done. Once you know that, this whole step takes less than a minute.

FAQ

How do you grab the buried relic in Crimson Desert

Move the crane hook directly over the relic cube and it will automatically attach once positioned correctly.

Why is the crane not grabbing the relic

You are slightly off position, adjust the hook until it is centered exactly on top of the cube.

What button lifts the relic

Press the D-Pad up repeatedly to raise the relic and complete the objective.

Where is the crane control room

It is at the top of the lift in Karin Quarry during the House Roberts questline.

Do you need to be precise with the hook

Yes, the hook must be directly above the relic or it will not attach at all.

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