How to Find Saint's Necklace in Crimson Desert and Solve the Hillside Manor Puzzle

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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

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  • Primary Subject: Crimson Desert
  • Key Update: Players can obtain the Saint’s Necklace early by infiltrating Hillside Manor and solving a specific wheel-winding puzzle.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: April 2, 2026
  • Quick Answer: To get the Saint's Necklace, sneak into Hernand City’s Hillside Manor via the roof and wind the strongbox wheels 2, 3, 4, 5, 5 times.

If you're looking for an armor to restore your stamina, then you need the Saint's Necklace.

The Saint's Necklace is a great item for the early game in Crimson Desert. The item offers five defense and the ability to restore stamina that was lost. The item can also be scaled so that even as you progress through Crimson Desert, it can be a useful tool.

Interested? Then here's how to find it!

How to Find the Saint's Necklace in Crimson Desert

To get the Saint's Necklace, head to the Hillside Manor in Hernand City. You'll need to use a Mask to be able to steal the necklace from this location.

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You won't be able to enter through the front entrance - guards are patrolling that will become hostile if you approach. Instead, head to the right side of the Manor and climb up the small shack next to it.

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From here, you can climb up the roof to the rear of the Manor. Once on the roof, drop down below the chimney and enter the Manor through a window. You'll enter a room in the Manor (feel free to search around this room - there's plenty of goodies here.)

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Exit that room and walk across the hall. Once you reach the end of the hall, you will spot a door to your left. Enter that bedroom.

At the back of the room, you will be confronted with a strongbox which holds the Saint's Necklace. To get it, you'll need to solve the puzzle.

How to Solve the Hillside Manor Strongbox Puzzle in Crimson Desert

The way to solve the strongbox puzzle is by winding the wheels the correct number of times. If done correctly, the line in the center of the cylinders will rise to meet the line between the artwork and the wood on the strongbox.

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Here is how many times you need to wind each wheel to solve the strongbox puzzle in Crimson Desert:

  • First wheel: two times
  • Second wheel: three times
  • Third wheel: four times
  • Fourth wheel: five times
  • Fifth wheel: five times

Once you're done, push the button and the strongbox will open. Now, the Saint's Necklace is up for the taking!

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