All 151 Body Armor Pieces and How to Get Them in Crimson Desert

Body armor is the gear you wear on your upper body in Crimson Desert, and it's one of the main ways to take less damage in tough fights. Each piece adds defense, and many also bring extras like elemental resistance or a speed boost. You can upgrade armor at a blacksmith and pick it up from shops, story missions, crafting, and the open world. Knowing how upgrades, sources, and character limits work makes it much easier to choose the right piece.

Skyblazer Cloth Armor

Balthazar's sea-brought cloth has a wyvern-ready finish built for rough handling.

Material

Cloth

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

21

Other Stats at +10

Movement Speed Lv 1

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Skyblazer

How to Get It

Sold by Martina in City of Delesyia. Found in the open world.

Release

Base game

Hungering Fang Leather Armor

Ludvig's Jackals wear Pailunese leather with a carefully finished look.

Material

Leather

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

32

Other Stats at +10

Lightning Resistance Lv 1

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Hungering Fang

How to Get It

Sold by Lola in City of Pailune. Found in the open world.

Release

Base game

White Bloodwind Leather Armor

White cloth over black leather and metal accents create the Bloodwind contrast.

Material

Leather

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

32

Other Stats at +10

Lightning Resistance Lv 1

Usable By

Damiane

Set

White Bloodwind

How to Get It

Sold by Thrak in City of Calphade.

Release

Base game

Elegant Carmine Leather Armor

Black fabric, crimson lines and gold ornaments give this leather set a formal silhouette.

Material

Leather

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

32

Other Stats at +10

Lightning Resistance Lv 1

Usable By

Damiane

Set

Elegant Carmine

How to Get It

Crafted at a smith after unlocking Elegant Carmine Armor Blueprint.

Release

Base game

Wanderer of Faith Leather Armor

Gilded edging and layered chains decorate this dark, fitted leather outfit.

Material

Leather

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

32

Other Stats at +10

Lightning Resistance Lv 1

Usable By

Damiane

Set

Wanderer Of Faith

How to Get It

Sold by Kathor in City of Demeniss. Found in the open world.

Release

Base game

Dark Executioner Leather Armor

A close-cut leather fit gives this armor a streamlined shape for quick movement.

Material

Leather

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

30

Other Stats at +10

Lightning Resistance Lv 1

Usable By

Damiane

Set

-

How to Get It

Given during the The Heart of Pywel mission in Journey's End. Sold by Olanelle in City of Demeniss.

Release

Base game

Frozen Heart Plate Armor

Cold, polished metal gives this plate armor a severe, dignified look.

Material

Plate

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

41

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Frozen Heart

How to Get It

Sold by Leore in City of Delesyia. Found in the open world.

Release

Base game

Dark Marksman's Plate Armor

Samara's dark armor carries a desert-watcher's look suited to appearing in a sandstorm.

Material

Plate

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

41

Usable By

All characters

Set

Dark Marksman's

How to Get It

Sold by Vex in Tashkalp. Found in the open world.

Release

Base game

Golden Greed Plate Armor

Merrick's full-body gold plates catch the light across their layered surface.

Material

Plate

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

41

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Golden Greed

How to Get It

Sold by Aris in Muiquun. Found in the open world.

Release

Base game

The Ashen's Plate Armor

Odeck-style bear hide lies over the plate, giving this armor a furred, layered profile.

Material

Plate

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

39

Other Stats at +10

-

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

The Ashen's

How to Get It

Given during the Ashen Warrior mission in Executioner of Justice. Sold by Craig in Odeck.

Release

Base game

Light of the Battlefield Plate Armor

Polished gold plates and fine engravings catch the light along the arms.

Material

Plate

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

41

Other Stats at +10

-

Usable By

Damiane

Set

Light Of The Battlefield

How to Get It

Found in the open world. Crafted at Smith.

Release

Base game

Kuku Lightning-Resistant Armor

The Kuku armor's inner Titan essence joins with the Core of Penitence.

Material

Plate

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

38

Other Stats at +10

Attack Speed Lv 3

Usable By

All characters

Set

-

How to Get It

Crafted at a smith after unlocking Kuku Gear Special Blueprint.

Release

Base game

Kuku Flame-Resistant Armor

A Core of Absolution gives this Kuku armor its heat-ready construction.

Material

Plate

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

38

Other Stats at +10

Critical Rate Lv 3

Usable By

All characters

Set

-

How to Get It

Crafted at a smith after unlocking Kuku Gear Special Blueprint.

Release

Base game

Kuku Ice-Resistant Armor

The Core of Exaltation deepens the cold, dark look of this Kuku armor.

Material

Plate

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

38

Other Stats at +10

Movement Speed Lv 3

Usable By

All characters

Set

-

How to Get It

Crafted at a smith after unlocking Kuku Gear Special Blueprint.

Release

Base game

Naval Officer's Armor

Naval officers wear a pelt-lined coat with silver plating and protective arm guards.

Material

Leather

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

28

Other Stats at +10

• 20% chance to not consume arrows
• Lightning Resistance Lv 1

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Naval Officer's

How to Get It

Given during the A Vengeful Spirit at Sea mission in Cave of Sorrow.

Release

Charting the Unknown

Plate Armor of Void

Curved engravings and locked, overlapping plates define this layered suit of armor.

Material

Plate

Tier

T5

Defense at +10

34

Other Stats at +10

• Critical Rate Lv 2
• Damage Reduction 1

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Void

How to Get It

Found in the open world.

Release

Charting the Unknown

Dark Ringleader's Cloth Armor

Walter Lanford's bandit coat pairs fine cloth with gold and jewel-like trim.

Material

Cloth

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

21

Other Stats at +10

Movement Speed Lv 1

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Dark Ringleader's

How to Get It

Sold by Galdor in Warspike. Found in the open world.

Release

Base game

Tariv Cloth Attire

Tariv sorcerers favor this dark robe, a nod to the town's forbidden studies.

Material

Cloth

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

21

Other Stats at +10

Movement Speed Lv 1

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Tariv

How to Get It

Sold by Elise in Tariv. Sold by Eric in Greymane Camp.

Release

Base game

Martial Monk's Cloth Robe

Jijeong monks wear this plain robe as a sign of their training vows.

Material

Cloth

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

21

Other Stats at +10

Movement Speed Lv 1

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Martial Monk's

How to Get It

Given during the True Strength mission in Six Statues and the Beast. Sold by Lyselia in City of Demeniss.

Read more

Release

Base game

Leather Armor of the Fallen Kingdom

Saigord's armor recalls a vanished kingdom through its aged leather styling.

Material

Leather

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

32

Other Stats at +10

Lightning Resistance Lv 1

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Fallen Kingdom

How to Get It

Sold by Quentin in White Mountains. Found in the open world.

Release

Base game

Duskfang Leather Armor

Hemon Beindel's Hellhounds wear hound leather cut for a fast-moving look.

Material

Leather

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

32

Other Stats at +10

Lightning Resistance Lv 1

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Duskfang

How to Get It

Sold by Tina in Hernand Town. Found in the open world.

Release

Base game

Blackwing Leather Armor

The Crowcaller's dark leather has a hard, almost metal-like finish.

Material

Leather

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

32

Other Stats at +10

Lightning Resistance Lv 1

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Blackwing

How to Get It

Given during the Toward the Nest mission in Black and White. Sold by Elise in Tariv.

Release

Base game

Autumn Banquet Leather Armor

Patterned trim and gold edging brighten this dark leather set.

Material

Leather

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

32

Other Stats at +10

Lightning Resistance Lv 1

Usable By

Damiane

Set

Autumn Banquet

How to Get It

Sold by Brek in City of Demeniss. Found in the open world.

Release

Base game

Carta Plate Armor

Carta's armor turns scrap metal into a practical plate set with a maker's touch.

Material

Plate

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

41

Other Stats at +10

-

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Carta

How to Get It

Found in the open world. Crafted at a smith after unlocking Plate Armors of the World, Vol. IV.

Release

Base game

Icewing Plate Armor

Wolf Trackers wear this cold-weather plate set while hunting new prey.

Material

Plate

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

41

Other Stats at +10

-

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Icewing

How to Get It

Given during the The Eldertree mission in Frozen Eldertree. Sold by Khron in Tariv.

Release

Base game

Plate Armor of Cursed Soul

This dark plate set bears the mark of a ruler who traded his soul for power.

Material

Plate

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

41

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Cursed Soul

How to Get It

Sold by Grisle in St. Halssius's House of Healing. Found in the open world.

Release

Base game

Bedure Chain Mail

Wells brigade officers wear chain mail beneath a commander's chest plate and red sash.

Material

-

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

41

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Bedure

How to Get It

Found in the open world. Crafted at a smith after unlocking Plate Armors of the World, Vol. IV.

Release

Base game

Crimson Chaser Mail

Regina's crimson leather plates and pauldrons sit over golden chain mail.

Material

Leather

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

41

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Crimson Chaser

How to Get It

Given during the Corrupted Greymane mission in The Crimson Warden. Sold by Marielle in City of Demeniss.

Read more

Release

Base game

Ferman Plate Armor

Ferman's metal construction has a machine-made look unusual for armor.

Material

Plate

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

41

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Ferman

How to Get It

Sold by Leore in City of Delesyia. Sold by Tranan in Greymane Camp.

Release

Base game

Plate Armor of the Shadows

Beloth's black plate and frost-covered surface create a stark, lightless silhouette.

Material

Plate

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

41

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Shadows

How to Get It

Sold by Temir in City of Calphade. Found in the open world.

Release

Base game

Baltheon Plate Armor

Baltheon's old-style armor reads as a status piece in a battlefield changed by guns.

Material

Plate

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

41

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Baltheon

How to Get It

Sold by Lederson in Hernand Town.

Release

Base game

Valortread Plate Armor

A gold-patterned breastplate and broad bladed shoulders shape this heavy set.

Material

Plate

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

41

Other Stats at +10

-

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Valortread

How to Get It

Sold by Lederson in Hernand Town. Crafted at Smith.

Release

Base game

Official Knight's Plate Armor

Silver plates over patterned navy cloth carry gold trim and rose details.

Material

Cloth

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

41

Other Stats at +10

-

Usable By

Damiane

Set

Official Knight's

How to Get It

Given during the A Fleeting Dream mission in Traitor. Sold by Olanelle in City of Demeniss.

Release

Base game

Shadowleaf Outfit

Layered bark gives this woodland outfit a rough texture that blends with trees.

Material

-

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

31

Other Stats at +10

• Wildlife Disguise
• Lightning Resistance Lv 1

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Shadowleaf

How to Get It

Crafted at a smith after unlocking Shadowleaf Disguise Blueprint.

Release

Base game

Sea Reaver's Combat Suit

Sea Reavers wear blue cloth with a red sash, belts and pouches for life aboard ship.

Material

Leather

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

17

Other Stats at +10

• Swim Speed 2%
• 2% chance to disarm enemies on hit

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Sea Reaver's

How to Get It

Found in the open world.

Release

Charting the Unknown

Demenissian Council Robes

Red council robes use gold embroidery for a restrained, official look.

Material

Cloth

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

20

Other Stats at +10

Movement Speed Lv 1

Usable By

Damiane

Set

-

How to Get It

-

Release

Charting the Unknown

Stormlord Combat Suit

The Stormlord's tailored coat pairs jewel-like buttons with a patterned collar.

Material

Cloth

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

17

Other Stats at +10

• Swim Speed 2%
• 2% chance to disarm enemies on hit

Usable By

Damiane

Set

Stormlord

How to Get It

Found in the open world.

Release

Charting the Unknown

Greymane Apprentice Combat Armor

Greymane trainees wear light leather with extra layers over the chest and shoulders.

Material

Leather

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

26

Other Stats at +10

• Health: +0.6 every sec
• Lightning Resistance Lv 1

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

-

How to Get It

-

Release

Charting the Unknown

Forsaken Oath Plate Armor

Long-submerged plates wrap the wearer in a sealed, sea-worn shell.

Material

Plate

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

37

Other Stats at +10

• Swim Speed 4%
• Increases max breathing by 105

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Forsaken Oath

How to Get It

-

Release

Charting the Unknown

Marine Charter's Diving Suit

Maritime explorers wear waterproof canvas with back-mounted gear for deep dives.

Material

-

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

38

Other Stats at +10

Increases max breathing by 300

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Marine Charter's

How to Get It

Sold by Sulivan in City of Demeniss.

Release

Charting the Unknown

Sunken Azuretide Plate Armor

The blue-wave styling recalls the knightess once known by that name.

Material

Plate

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

37

Other Stats at +10

• Swim Speed 4%
• Increases max breathing by 105

Usable By

Damiane

Set

Sunken Azuretide

How to Get It

-

Release

Charting the Unknown

Marine Charter's Light Diving Suit

Flexible canvas lets maritime explorers move while shielded from cold water.

Material

-

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

38

Other Stats at +10

Increases max breathing by 300

Usable By

Damiane

Set

Marine Charter's

How to Get It

Sold by Sulivan in City of Demeniss.

Release

Charting the Unknown

Sunforged Shade Armor

Circular devices on the armor collect solar heat and turn it into power.

Material

Plate

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

10

Other Stats at +10

• Fire Resistance Lv 12
• Lightning Resistance Lv 12

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

-

How to Get It

Found in the open world.

Release

Charting the Unknown

Charter's Diving Suit

Thick, sealed material protects divers from cold water and pressure without restricting movement.

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

38

Other Stats at +10

Increases max breathing by 300

Usable By

Kliff, Oongka

Set

Charter's

Release

Charting the Unknown

Charter's Light Diving Suit

A flexible, seamed fit shields deep-water explorers while leaving them room to move.

Tier

T4

Defense at +10

38

Other Stats at +10

Increases max breathing by 300

Usable By

Damiane

Set

Charter's

Release

Charting the Unknown

What Body Armor Does in Crimson Desert

Defense is the main stat on every piece, and it's what helps you hold up in a fight. Start there when you compare pieces, though it's rarely the whole story.

Many pieces also carry extra effects, and a few patterns show up fast. Most leather armor adds Lightning Resistance, and most cloth armor adds a boost to movement speed. Others bring fire or ice resistance, faster attacks, a higher critical rate, or extra breath underwater, and a few come with a disguise that helps you blend in with a faction.

Many pieces are named after their material, such as cloth, leather, or plate. Plate is generally the sturdiest, and since equipment doesn't add weight in this game, it won't slow you down.

Armor is also grouped into tiers, from the entry-level pieces up to the top ones. Tier doesn't track defense closely, though, so a lower-tier piece can match the defense of a top-tier one. It pays to check the actual stats rather than trusting the tier alone.

Many pieces also belong to named sets, like the Greymane or Demenissian lines. Pieces in the same set share that name, so the name is a quick clue that they belong to one family.

How to Upgrade Body Armor in Crimson Desert

Upgrading happens at a blacksmith through refinement, which climbs step by step to the top level. The blacksmith in the middle of Hernand, the starting town, is a good place to start. Refining doesn't cost any money, only the materials it asks for, and you can check the exact requirements by inspecting a piece in your inventory and opening its refinement information.

The materials depend on the type of armor. Plate needs ores, which you mine from mountain walls with a pickaxe, and that tool is sold at the Provisioner's Shop across from the Hernand blacksmith. Leather needs hides and bones from animals you skin. Cloth needs cloth pieces and fleece, which you can buy at the same shop or collect from bandits and other enemies.

Some main and faction quests reward Refinement Tokens, and each one can take a piece through the early stages of refinement without any other materials. That's a real help when materials are still scarce. You turn tokens in at the main blacksmith of their region, and tokens from later regions only become usable as you progress further. Past the early stages, you need the regular materials, and at higher levels refinement starts to call for Abyss Artifacts.

Extraction, done at a smithy, lets you step a piece back a level or all the way to the level it had when you first got it, and the piece stays yours. Special materials like Artifacts come back in full, while common ones like iron ore only partly return. That makes extraction most useful when you switch to a new piece, since you keep much of what you put into the old one.

How to Get Body Armor

Shops are a good place to start. Vendors in towns like Hernand, Pailune, Delesyia, and Demeniss sell many pieces, so it's worth checking shops as you travel. Early on, the vendor in front of the Hernand blacksmith sells plate armor, and it's one of the better options in the game.

Story and faction missions are another route. Some pieces are rewarded when you finish a specific mission, so it pays to keep an eye on the story as you go.

Crafting is the next route. Some pieces are made at a smith once you unlock a blueprint, while others become craftable after you unlock a volume in the Armors of the World series, which covers cloth, leather, and plate.

Exploring pays off too, since many pieces are found out in the open world. Charting the Unknown adds more pieces to find, including diving suits and other sea gear.

Best Body Armor in Crimson Desert

Once fully refined, plenty of plate pieces reach the highest defense of any body armor, including Frozen Heart Plate Armor, Dark Marksman's Plate Armor, and Golden Greed Plate Armor. You don't need to chase those top names for strong protection, though. Canta Plate Armor, which you can buy from Lederson in Hernand Town, reaches the same top defense and is a good option early on.

The Kuku pieces are worth a look too. Their defense sits just below the very top, and each one brings its own bonus once it's refined a fair way. Their names point to resistances, but the bonuses are attack speed, critical rate, and movement speed, so pick the one that matches the boost you want. They're crafted once you unlock the Kuku Gear Special Blueprint.

Some pieces trade raw defense for resistance. Sunforged Shade Armor has far less defense than most, but its fire and lightning resistance is much stronger than what most pieces offer once it's refined far enough. If one element is what hurts you most, a piece like that can matter more than the defense stat.

If you spend a lot of time underwater, the diving suits are the pieces to look at. Charter's Diving Suit, for example, gives a big boost to breath underwater, and refining the suit raises that boost even further.

Which Characters Can Wear Body Armor

Most body armor is made for Kliff and Oongka, who share most of the pieces. Damiane has her own options, including White Bloodwind Leather Armor and Light of the Battlefield Plate Armor, which is among the highest-defense choices she can wear.

Some pieces work for every character, such as the Kuku set and Odeck's Protector Plate Armor. Before you spend materials upgrading a piece, check who can wear it, since a piece made for one character can't be worn by the others.

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