At first glance, the Central Hydraulic Network puzzle in Crisol: Theater of Idols seems clear enough. Get three hydraulic pump terminals running again. Sounds easy – doesn’t it?
Not quite.
Lost? That maze of corridors twists back on itself, a single missed switch enough to halt progress without warning. Stuck inside it, things feel broken – until you know where to look. Follow these steps exactly: each part connects only when done in order, one after another. The path clears once every piece clicks into place.
Also Read: Crisol: Theater of Idols – Sun Mechanism Puzzle Guide
How to Solve the Central Hydraulic Network Puzzle
Start by finding the first of three pump stations tucked around the Central Hydraulic Network zone.
Only when each one turns on the right way does the burned-out passage open up, letting you reach the foreman.
Here’s how it looks when we take it apart.
Hydraulic Terminal (N-01)
Finding the spot begins with looking for N-01. That label shows up on a metal gate, which makes checking your location quick.
Head inside, then go up the steps until you reach the highest floor. Once there, look for the N-01 hydraulic pump station at the top level.
Twice is what it takes when pulling that lever at the terminal. Not once, but two times gets everything running. A single tug leaves things half-done.
When finished, head to the following spot.
Hydraulic Terminal (N-02)
Move toward the second tagged structure within the network zone, then go in. Once inside, take the small flight of steps straight ahead.
Take the rickety ladder that waits behind the storage shelves.
High up on the ladder is where you’ll find the second pump terminal. As earlier, pull the lever two times so it powers back on correctly.
Still seeing no difference? That’s expected. Only when the three terminals activate together does the system finally respond.
Hydraulic Terminal (N-03)
Head over to the building marked N-03.
Right after entering, go to your right. Up the stairs, into the upper floor where the N-03 pump terminal sits.
Interact with the terminal, then yank the lever two times.
Fully operational status kicks in once every hydraulic terminal gets its signal. Now that all three are live, expect normal flow across the system.
Also Read: Crisol: Theater of Idols – The Tomb Of Dolores Puzzle Guide
Finding the Foreman
Once the N-03 terminal powers on, spin back – there’s a stairway right behind your position.
Backtrack along the trail once stopped by flames. This time, pull the lever close by to start the water flow.
Steam rises as the fire fades under the rush of liquid. The path opens once the smoke retreats.
After the flames die down, move toward the foreman, who rests on the floor. Reach him, then touch to pull in the main control unit; this completes the task and closes the hydraulic system challenge.
