Crimson Waste is an unforgiving region of vast desert, high winds and deep caverns that provide fleeting moments of relief. The caves of Crimson Waste were carved in the sandstone by streams of acid that flow through it’s veins to this day. In this guide I will cover the different areas of Crimson Waste. We will see how to navigate the first of seven regions of Illuvium and what the environment has to offer. This wasteland is home to fire Illuvials who thrive in the extreme temperatures found here. The deserts of Crimson Waste are aptly named Cinder. Sandstorms are common in Cinder and it is easy to become disoriented.

Without a map, this environment can be nearly impossible to traverse.

Ulum’s Landing

Ulum’s Landing is where your journey begins. With an obelisk placed directly in the center surrounded by a pool of acid, this is where your Ranger will teleport in. From here you can go in any direction you want as seen on the map above. Each tunnel has it’s own unique challenges that will test your skills. One false move could lead to an untimely death in a pool of acid. Choose wisely.

Anguith

Anguith is beautiful. This mystical area of Crimson Waste is filled with crystal deposits. The shimmer of crystal is not only breathtaking, but enticing.

Shooting the crystals only intensifies the experience. In an otherwise dark and cavernous area, the crystals can light the way. Tread lightly as you jump from crystal to crystal. One misstep will lead you cascading down to the acid pool below.

Once across, this path ultimately leads to a forgotten past. A large boneyard of mammoth sized beasts called Leviathan. These creatures lived long before Arlen ever stepped foot on this foreign planet. Will they ever be encountered again?

Crimson Gallery

Crimson Gallery is a masterpiece. It is a calming part of the region that includes amazing cave paintings that really gives the feel of an art gallery.

Each cave painting tells a story and shooting these beautiful works of art illuminates them with vibrant colors.

This route provides another way to exit the inner caves of Crimson Waste and enter the deserts of Cinder. Just be careful, you may have a Dropbear fall on your head!

Heido’s Dam

This area of Crimson Waste remains a mystery. In certain instances you can teleport to the other side of the Dam, but there is not much beyond the chasm. This will remain an unknown area until we can read through the game’s lore. Also, who is Heido?

Hell’s Point

Hell’s Point is another mysterious area of the Crimson Waste. Here is an excerpt about Hell’s Point from the Illuvium team:

We will soon learn more about Hell’s Point.

Howling Rift

Howling Rift is another way to lead yourself out to the deserts of Cinder. This tunnel is known for it’s high winds constantly howling through the cave. It is teeming with life and flowing with acid. This is considered the narrowest tunnel in the region.

There are many twists and turns in Howling Rift. Certain tunnels can lead to Magnopass, while others will lead to Hell’s Point.

Magnopass

Magnopass is by far the most lively area in Crimson Waste. This cavern is bursting with life and super charged with electricity. Small tunnels open up to vast caverns beneath the desert. This area also has massive pools of acid a wide variety of plant life. There is much to explore.

Soka’s Garden

Soka’s Garden is probably my favorite area of Crimson Waste. Out from the tunnels is a wide expanse. This is an oasis in the deserts of Cinder. This landscape shows that even in the harshest of conditions, life finds a way. Here is a video of Soka’s Shortcut a quick way to get from the Obelisk to Soka’s Garden.

If you are on the hunt for resources, Soka’s Garden is the best place to find them. This area is filled with mineral deposits, plant life and Illuvials!

Southern Passage

Southern Passage reminds me of Crimson Gallery in that it is easy to navigate and without much danger. This area is calm and has a good mix of mineral deposits and plant life. It also has less acid pools than other tunnels in Crimson Waste and a constant stream of sand falling in from above.

It almost feels like it could cave in at any moment. However, this may be the safest path to reach the deserts of Cinder. Here is how the Illuvium team describes the Southern Passage:

Vines and plants hang from various rock formations, and of all the tunnel systems, this is the most peaceful and pleasant to explore. Giant boulders, towering rock formations and colonies of mushrooms abound, and due to its vast interior, one might forget they are underground.

Illuvium Team

So there you have it. A detailed look at the first region of the Illuvium Overworld, Crimson Waste. I hope this can be a helpful guide for Illuvial hunters as they make their way in this region. There is so much to explore in Illuvium, but this should give you an idea of what to expect in Crimson Waste.

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