All 162 Headgear Pieces and How to Get Them in Crimson Desert

Headgear in Crimson Desert is the gear you wear on your head, and it covers helmets, hats, masks, glasses and a few special devices. Most pieces add defense, which softens the damage your character takes in a fight, and many also bring a bonus effect such as extra resistance or a little extra speed when you move. Some pieces only fit certain characters, and every piece can be refined at a blacksmith to make it stronger.

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Tier

T1

22 items

Blue Scout Hat

Pywel scouts wear this hat while gathering news across the continent.

Material: -
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 18
Other Stats at +10: -
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Blue Scout
How to Get It: -
Release: Base game

Boren Leather Helm

A leather shoe forms this unusual helmet, worn upside down over the head.

Material: Leather
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 16
Other Stats at +10: -
Usable By: Kliff
Set: -
How to Get It: -
Release: Base game

Drish Cloth Cap

A light Drish cap keeps rain and dust off while letting air pass through.

Material: Cloth
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 12
Other Stats at +10: Movement Speed Lv 1
Usable By: Kliff
Set: -
How to Get It: Crafting requires the Cloth Armors of the World, Vol. I blueprint.
Release: Base game

Flame Knights Plate Helm

Members of the Flame Knights wear this plate helm as part of their order’s armor.

Material: Plate
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: Daze Immunity
Flame Knights Disguise
Usable By: Kliff
Set: Flame Knights
How to Get It: Drops from Flame Knight in Demeniss. Sold by Kathor in Demeniss.
Release: Base game

Grace Plate Helm

Bowmen, gunners and banner carriers wear this issued plate helm.

Material: Plate
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: -
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: -
How to Get It: Drops from Calphadean Defender in Calphadean Territory, Bleed Bandit in Hernand, Wells' Legion in Hernand, Azerian's Soldier in Kingdom of Demeniss and other enemies. Crafting requires the Plate Armors of the World, Vol. I blueprint.
Release: Base game

Hartmann Plate Helm

Goldleaf Merchant Guild guards wear this standard helmet on duty.

Material: Plate
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: -
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: -
How to Get It: Drops from Shakatu's Soldier in Hernand, Bleed Bandit in Hernand, Bleed Bandit Attack Force. Crafting requires the Plate Armors of the World, Vol. I blueprint; sold by Tina in Hernand.
Release: Base game

Jester Leather Mask

Long jester-like ears and dangling ornaments give this wolf-eyed leather mask its look.

Material: Leather
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 18
Other Stats at +10: -
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Jester
How to Get It: Crafting requires the Leather Armors of the World, Vol. III blueprint.
Release: Base game

Labrak Cloth Cap

The wide brim of this Labrak cloth cap shields its wearer from rain and wind.

Material: Cloth
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 12
Other Stats at +10: Movement Speed Lv 1
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: -
How to Get It: Crafting requires the Cloth Armors of the World, Vol. I blueprint; sold by Tina in Hernand.
Release: Base game

Marni Laser Helm

Marni designed this experimental plate helm with laser technology.

Material: Plate
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 4
Other Stats at +10: -
Usable By: All characters
Set: -
How to Get It: -
Release: Base game

Mask

A plain face covering hides the wearer’s identity beneath an intimidating look.

Material: -
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: -
Other Stats at +10: -
Usable By: All characters
How to Get It: Drops from Gambling Den Guard in Hernand, Gruntoka in Crimson Desert, Bandit in Hernand, Bandit Ringleader in Hernand and other enemies; earned from the Outlaws in Hernand quest.
Release: Base game

Mortain Plate Helm

Delesyian soldiers wear this issued plate helm.

Material: Plate
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: -
Usable By: Kliff
How to Get It: Crafting requires the Plate Armors of the World, Vol. I blueprint.
Release: Base game

Pumpkin Head

A carved pumpkin with cut-out eye holes serves as this comical helm.

Material: -
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 16
Other Stats at +10: Lightning Resistance Lv 1
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
How to Get It: Crafting requires the Pumpkin Head Crafting Manual blueprint.
Release: Base game

Purple Scout Hat

Pywel scouts wear this hat while gathering news across the continent.

Material: -
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 18
Other Stats at +10: -
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Purple Scout
How to Get It: -
Release: Base game

Rabbit Leather Mask

Soft white fur and long ears give this leather mask its rabbit shape.

Material: Leather
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 18
Other Stats at +10: Daze Immunity
Lightning Resistance Lv 1
+3 Trust Gain
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Rabbit
How to Get It: Crafting requires the Leather Armors of the World, Vol. II blueprint.
Release: Base game

Raccoon Cloth Hat

A raccoon theme gives this cloth hat its playful look.

Material: Cloth
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 12
Other Stats at +10: Movement Speed Lv 1
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: -
How to Get It: Drops from Grave Robber in Pailune. Crafting requires the Cloth Armors of the World, Vol. I blueprint; sold by Lola in Pailune.
Release: Base game

Radein Cloth Cap

A brimmed Radein cap keeps rain and dust away from the wearer.

Material: Cloth
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 12
Other Stats at +10: Movement Speed Lv 1
Usable By: Kliff
How to Get It: Earned from the Tales from the Corners of Hernand quest. Crafting requires the Cloth Armors of the World, Vol. I blueprint; sold by Tina in Hernand.
Release: Base game

Rivellon Cloth Cap

Rivellon’s cloth cap covers the ears and temples.

Material: Cloth
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 12
Other Stats at +10: Movement Speed Lv 1
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
How to Get It: Crafting requires the Cloth Armors of the World, Vol. I blueprint; sold by Tina in Hernand.
Release: Base game

Rueconec Cloth Cap

Rueconec’s cloth cap covers the ears and temples.

Material: Cloth
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 12
Other Stats at +10: Movement Speed Lv 1
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
How to Get It: Crafting requires the Cloth Armors of the World, Vol. I blueprint; sold by Tina in Hernand.
Release: Base game

Scholastone Cap

Scholars at Scholastone wear this distinctive academic cap.

Material: -
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 18
Other Stats at +10: Lightning Resistance Lv 1
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Scholastone
How to Get It: -
Release: Base game

Steelmaw Plate Helm

Steelmaw’s imposing plate helm is made to intimidate opponents.

Material: Plate
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 17
Other Stats at +10: Daze Immunity
Usable By: Kliff
Set: -
How to Get It: -
Release: Base game

Straw Bale Helm

Tied bundles of straw form this unusual headpiece.

Material: -
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 10
Other Stats at +10: Movement Speed Lv 1
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: -
How to Get It: Drops from Disguised Reed Devil Minion in Hernand; earned from the Beggars' Alliance quest.
Release: Base game

Ziggurat Cloth Helm

Thick insulating material lines this sturdy cloth helm from Ziggurat.

Material: Cloth
Tier: T1
Defense at +10: 12
Other Stats at +10: Movement Speed Lv 1
Usable By: Kliff
Set: Ziggurat
How to Get It: Drops from Deshret Chemist Guard in Crimson Desert. Crafting requires the Cloth Armors of the World, Vol. I blueprint.
Release: Base game

Tier

T2

24 items

Architect's Cloth Hat

Workers at rough sites wear this practical cloth hat.

Material: Cloth
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 11
Other Stats at +10: Movement Speed Lv 1
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Architect's
How to Get It: Sold by Cartaine in Samora.
Release: Charting the Unknown

Arkhan Leather Helm

Desert guards favor this leather helm.

Material: Leather
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 18
Other Stats at +10: Lightning Resistance Lv 1
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: -
How to Get It: Drops from Tommasoan Guard in City of Tommaso, Tommaso Guard in City of Tommaso. Crafting requires the Leather Armors of the World, Vol. II blueprint; sold by Vex in Tashkal.
Release: Base game

Baltheon Plate Helm

A full-face design leaves little of the wearer visible in this plate helm.

Material: Plate
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: Daze Immunity
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Baltheon
How to Get It: Drops from Wandering Freesword in Hernand, Calphadean Defender in Calphadean Territory. Sold by Lederson in Hernand.
Release: Base game

Beltran Plate Helm

Roaming freeswords favor this practical helm, which is easy to repair at camp.

Material: Leather
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: -
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: -
How to Get It: Drops from Bleed Bandit in Hernand, Wandering Freesword in Hernand, Bleed Bandit Attack Force. Crafting requires the Plate Armors of the World, Vol. I blueprint.
Release: Base game

Bolton Plate Helm

Hernand’s master artisans made this ceremonial plate helm.

Material: Plate
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: Daze Immunity
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Bolton
How to Get It: Sold by Haldwin in Hernand.
Release: Base game

Canta Plate Helm

Named for Canta, the Wandering Knight, this plate helm has a restrained design.

Material: Plate
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: Daze Immunity
Usable By: Kliff
Set: Canta
How to Get It: Drops from Wells' Legion in Hernand, Wandering Freesword in Hernand. Crafting requires the Plate Armors of the World, Vol. II blueprint; sold by Lederson in Hernand.
Release: Base game

Chelcia Plate Helm

Chelcia, the Lion Knight, is honored by this plate helm.

Material: Plate
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: Righteous Inquisitor Disguise
Demenissian Faction Disguise
Daze Immunity
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Chelcia
How to Get It: -
Release: Base game

Cook's Cloth Hat

Cooks wear this cloth hat while working in the kitchen.

Material: Cloth
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 11
Other Stats at +10: Movement Speed Lv 1
Master's Dignity
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Cook's
How to Get It: Sold by Cartaine in Samora.
Release: Charting the Unknown

Crude Devil Mask

Geometric engravings decorate this rough, round mask.

Material: -
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 2
Other Stats at +10: -
Usable By: Kliff
Set: -
How to Get It: Drops from Fundamentalist Goblin in Hernand, Hellhounds Attack Captain in Hernand.
Release: Base game

Demeniss Ceremonial Plate Helm

High-ranking Demenissian commanders wear this ceremonial plate helm.

Material: Plate
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: Righteous Inquisitor Disguise
Demenissian Faction Disguise
Daze Immunity
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Demeniss Ceremonial
How to Get It: -
Release: Base game

Demenissian Soldier Plate Helm

Demenissian soldiers wear this standard plate helm.

Material: Plate
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: -
Usable By: Kliff
Set: -
How to Get It: Drops from Wandering Freesword in Hernand, Demenissian Guard in Kingdom of Demeniss. Crafting requires the Plate Armors of the World, Vol. II blueprint.
Release: Base game

Demenissian Soldiers' Brimstone Gas Mask

Demenissian soldiers use this gas mask with a breathing filter.

Material: -
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 18
Other Stats at +10: -
Usable By: Kliff
Set: -
How to Get It: -
Release: Base game

Elite Flame Knights Plate Helm

Elite members of the Flame Knights wear this plate helm.

Material: Plate
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: Daze Immunity
Flame Knights Disguise
Usable By: Kliff
Set: -
How to Get It: Drops from Flame Knight in Demeniss.
Release: Base game

Ferman Plate Helm

Delesyia’s last knight is honored by this plate helm.

Material: Plate
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: Daze Immunity
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Ferman
How to Get It: Drops from Wandering Freesword in Hernand, Calphadean Defender in Calphadean Territory, Robert in Calphadean Territory. Crafting requires the Plate Armors of the World, Vol. II blueprint.
Release: Base game

Fisherman's Cloth Hat

Shoreline fishermen wear this cloth hat while working by the water.

Material: Cloth
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 11
Other Stats at +10: Movement Speed Lv 1
Fisherman's Focus
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Fisherman's
How to Get It: Sold by Cartaine in Samora.
Release: Charting the Unknown

Grotevant Plate Helm

A distant land beyond Pywel is the source of this plate helm.

Material: Plate
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: Daze Immunity
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Grotevant
How to Get It: -
Release: Base game

Kairos Plate Helm

The origins of this plate helm remain unknown in Pywel’s recorded history.

Material: Plate
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: Daze Immunity
Usable By: Kliff
Set: Kairos
How to Get It: -
Release: Base game

Lauques Plate Helm

Lauques, herald of Demeniss, is honored by this plate helm.

Material: Plate
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 21
Other Stats at +10: -
Usable By: Kliff
Set: Lauques
How to Get It: Drops from Wandering Freesword in Hernand. Crafting requires the Plate Armors of the World, Vol. II blueprint; sold by Kathor in Demeniss.
Release: Base game

Old Navy Hat

Long use has left visible wear on this well-kept naval cap.

Material: -
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 11
Other Stats at +10: Movement Speed Lv 1
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: -
How to Get It: -
Release: Charting the Unknown

Pailunese Hat

A traditional shape and local styling mark this hat as Pailunese.

Material: -
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 12
Other Stats at +10: Movement Speed Lv 1
Usable By: Kliff
Set: Pailunese
How to Get It: Sold by Brenner in Pailune.
Release: Base game

Red Rider's Plate Helm

Bright decoration and an antique finish give this helm a sinister look.

Material: Plate
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 17
Other Stats at +10: Daze Immunity
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Red Rider's
How to Get It: Earned from A Favor for Demeniss quest. Sold by Kathor in Demeniss.
Release: Base game

Silent Conqueror Plate Helm

Elite warriors wear this distinctive plate helm.

Material: Plate
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 18
Other Stats at +10: Daze Immunity
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: -
How to Get It: Sold by Omar in Varnia.
Release: Base game

Sungrove Standard Plate Helm

Marshell Estate’s private soldiers wear this standard helmet.

Material: Plate
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 18
Other Stats at +10: Righteous Inquisitor Disguise
Demenissian Faction Disguise
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: Sungrove Standard
How to Get It: Drops from Marshell's Soldier in Kingdom of Demeniss.
Release: Base game

Wyvernflame Cloth Helm

Members of the Wyvernflames wear this cloth helm.

Material: Cloth
Tier: T2
Defense at +10: 10
Other Stats at +10: Movement Speed Lv 1
Wyvernflame Disguise
Usable By: Kliff, Oongka
Set: -
How to Get It: Drops from Wyvernflame in Gorthak Territory. Sold by Slynk in Delesyia.
Release: Base game

How Headgear Defense Works

Defense is the main number on most headgear, and it tells you how much protection a piece gives your character in a fight. The figure grows as you refine the piece, so a helm's full strength only shows once it has been upgraded all the way. Plate helms sit near the top of the range, while other pieces give less, and a few, such as the circlets, don't offer defense at all.

When you choose a piece, don't look at defense alone. Weigh it against the bonus effects and who can wear the piece, because a slightly lower defense can still be the better match for your characters.

Refining Headgear at the Blacksmith

Refinement is how you make headgear stronger. Each piece moves through a series of levels, and each one raises its defense, with some levels adding effects of their own. You do it at a blacksmith, and the first one you'll find is in the middle of Hernand, the starting town. Refining costs no money, only the materials each piece needs.

Before you spend anything, open your inventory, choose Inspect and then Refinement Information to see what a piece needs. The materials depend on what the headgear is made of. Plate pieces need ore and gems, and you mine ore from mountain walls with a pickaxe, which you can buy from the Provisioner's Shop in Hernand. Leather pieces need hides and bones from animals you hunt and skin, while cloth pieces use cloth, fleece and similar materials that also drop as loot from bandits and other enemies.

The final level needs Aeserion's Scale, a rare material, so save it for a piece you plan to keep. Put your early materials into the gear you wear in every fight first, and hold off on rare materials for anything you expect to replace soon.

If you change your mind, Extraction at the blacksmith lowers a piece's refinement level and gives back part of the materials you put in, without destroying the item. Rare materials come back in full, while common ones return at a smaller share, so use Extraction once you've found a clearly better replacement rather than to shuffle a few common materials around.

Bonus Effects and Who Can Wear Headgear

Many pieces come with bonus effects on top of defense. Daze Immunity keeps you from being dazed, Movement Speed helps you move a little faster, and Lightning Resistance softens damage from lightning. Check the effect list before you choose, since the right bonus can matter more than a small gap in defense.

Each piece also lists who can equip it. Some fit only Kliff, others fit Kliff and Oongka, and some suit everyone, while a few are made for other characters alone. Check who can wear a piece before you put materials into it, because a helm your character can't equip won't help you no matter how good its stats look.

Headgear Sets and Disguise Effects

Some headgear belongs to a named set, such as Blue Scout, Flame Knights, Jester, Rabbit or Wolf Tracker. A set name is shared by pieces that show up across several equipment slots, so it marks a themed family of gear rather than a single item. Looks alone don't put a piece in a set, so helms that seem alike may have nothing to do with each other.

Disguise effects are a separate thing. Several helms carry a bonus named after a group, like Black Bear Disguise, Wolf Disguise or Deer Disguise, and having one doesn't decide whether the piece belongs to a set. A helm can have a disguise without belonging to any set, and a set piece can have no disguise at all.

Where to Get Headgear

Headgear comes from enemies, quest rewards, shops and crafting. Enemies drop plenty of pieces, and some foes leave several at once. Quests reward others, too.

Shops are another good place to look, and Tina in Hernand sells several cloth caps while Cartaine in Samora sells the hats added with Charting the Unknown.

Crafting is the other main route. Many cloth, leather and plate pieces are made from blueprints, such as the Plate Armors of the World blueprint, and many named helms have their own blueprint that unlocks crafting. Plenty of pieces have more than one route, such as a drop and a recipe, so you may find more than one way to get the same piece.

Visione Headgear and Headgear Tiers

Visione is a memory-reading device that you wear on your head, and wearers use it to read memory fragments and detect nearby ones. The Guard, Military, Prototype and Bespoke models carry the same memory functions along with high defense, and most Visione pieces fit every character.

Prototype Visione is the earliest version of the design, and Bespoke Visione has a distinctive finish while keeping its memory functions. Tempered Visione is a reinforced model that Garkhan of the Ironflame Orcs gave Kliff, and it comes from the Brave New World quest. It has far less defense than the others, so it's more of a story piece than a combat pick.

A piece's tier doesn't track its defense closely. Pieces in the same tier can differ a lot, and pieces from different tiers can share the same defense, so judge each piece by its defense, bonus effects and who can wear it rather than relying on tier alone.

Best Headgear to Pick First

If you want a simple pick, look for a plate helm with top defense and Daze Immunity that fits the characters you play. The Ashad Plate Helm checks both boxes and fits Kliff and Oongka, and you earn it from a quest. The Valortread Plate Helm is another strong choice that Lederson in Hernand sells.

Your choice can also depend on which character wears it. For Kliff alone, the Flame Knights Plate Helm offers the same top defense and Daze Immunity, and Flame Knights in Demeniss drop it.

FAQ

Which headgear helps you stay underwater longer?

The diving pieces are the ones to look at, since they give a big boost to how long you can hold your breath underwater. Charter's Diving Helm and Marine Charter's Diving Helm fit Kliff and Oongka, while their light versions are made for Damiane alone. Deepwater Carapace Helm adds faster swimming on top of its breath boost, and Marine Charter's helms are sold by Sulivan in Demeniss.

Which headgear can Damiane wear?

Several helms are made for Damiane alone. The Goldlight Plate Helm, the Light of the Battlefield Plate Helm and the Autumn Banquet Plate Helm all reach top defense, and the Goldlight also adds Daze Immunity. The Mask of Liberation and the Stormlord Hat, an elegant tricorne, are other options for Damiane.

Which headgear helps you earn more silver or gather extra items?

The Circus Jester Hat raises the silver you acquire and fits Kliff and Oongka. The Pororin Petal Hat gives you a chance to gather extra items and fits every character, and it comes from the Children of the Woods quest.

What headgear can you get from Mask Artisans?

Mask Artisans in the Republic of Delesyia drop several pieces, including the Black Bears' Leather Helm, the Blinding Arrow's Mask, the Deer Hat, the Alpha Wolf Helm, the Boss Bear Hat and the Shadowleaf Helm. The Shadowleaf Helm also comes from the Legendary Wolf quest, so you have two ways to get it.

T1