Shadows Armor Set Overview
The Plate of the Shadows (also known as the Cold Dark Plate Armor set) is one of the strongest plate armor sets in Crimson Desert. All 5 pieces are found in the Hernand region — 4 can be collected from exploration chests, while the Helm only drops from defeating Beloth the Darksworn.
| Piece | DEF | ATK | Refinement | Abyss Slots | Special Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helm | 8 | 0 | 3 | 1 | Daze Immunity + Glacial Domain |
| Armor | 13 | 0 | 3 | 3 | Petrification Immunity / DEF+3 / Stamina Recovery+2% |
| Gloves | 3 | 18 | 3 | 2 | Climb Speed+2% / Swim Speed+2% |
| Boots | 7 | 16 | 3 | 2 | Skill EXP+10% / Climb Speed+2% |
| Cloak | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | Fire Resistance Lv.7 |
| Total | 34 | 34 | — | 8 | — |
Plate Armor (Chest Piece)
Location: Everfrost Watchtower, Argent Peaks
Found north of the river above the "H" in Hernand on the map.
How to get:
- Find the stone door entrance in the mountainside
- Light the brazier/lamp next to it
- The spiked barrier will lower, opening the passage
- Enter and open the treasure chest
Pre-equipped Abyss Gear: Petrification Immunity (most valuable), DEF+3, Stamina Recovery+2%
Plate Gloves
Location: Ice Cave near Everfrost Cave
Follow the river southwest from below the "Hernand" text on the map. Enter the cave in the mountainside.
How to get:
- Head southwest along the river
- Find the cave entrance in the mountainside
- Open the treasure chest inside — no combat required
Pre-equipped Abyss Gear: Climb Speed+2%, Swim Speed+2%
Plate Boots
Location: Frostclaw Cave
Found at a waterfall southwest of the river below "Hernand" on the map.
How to get:
- Find the waterfall with a stone cairn marker
- Use the Stab skill (R1+Triangle) to thrust through the waterfall
- Enter the hidden cave behind the waterfall
- Open the treasure chest
Pre-equipped Abyss Gear: Skill EXP Gain+10%, Climb Speed+2%
Tip: Walking or rolling won't get you through the waterfall — you must use the Stab skill.
Plate Cloak
Location: Hoenmark Ruins, Northern Hernand
This is in the same area where Beloth the Darksworn resides.
How to get:
- Climb onto the rooftop on the left side of the ruins
- Find the floor section with a special snow-brick pattern
- Crouch, then use Force Palm (R3) to slam the ground
- The floor will flip, dropping you into a hidden room
- Open the treasure chest to get the cloak
- Light the brazier in the room to open the iron door and exit
Special Effect: Fire Resistance Lv.7 — rated as an "endgame-tier" option by the Korean community
Warning: The ruins area has constant blizzard HP drain and high-level enemies. Bring food and cold resistance gear.
Plate Helm
Obtained by defeating Beloth the Darksworn — there is no other way to get the helm. See our Boss Guide: Beloth the Darksworn for the full fight walkthrough.
Special Effects:
- Daze Immunity — cannot be dazed
- Glacial Domain — Press L1+R1 to release a frost mist that deals continuous damage, freezes enemies, and can freeze water surfaces for walking. 1-minute cooldown.
Vow of the Dead King (Dark Halberd)
Beloth's signature weapon, but it's not a boss drop — it's found in a separate dungeon in the Pailune region.
Location
- Region: Tribal State of Pailune
- Dungeon: Frostveiled Castle Ruins → Citadel of the Forgotten King
- Map position: Northern Pailune, Silverwolf Mountain, east of Wayward Woods
How to Get
- Travel to Frostveiled Castle Ruins — Ride north from Wayward Woods. Watch for wolves and ambush enemies.
- Clear the bandit camp — Dozens of bandits occupy the ruins. They're weak individually but numerous.
- Find the staircase at the north-center of the castle. Descend into the Citadel of the Forgotten King. Equip your lantern.
- Avoid falling rocks — Watch for red lantern glow warnings.
- Navigate spike traps — Climb along walls and shimmy across, or tank through with high HP.
- Cross the gap — Double jump (R3 after jumping) and glide to the other side.
- Pass fire traps — Duck under the first, jump over the second, or sprint through the 2-second gaps.
- Stone Worms (optional) — Fight them for power cores or hook right to bypass.
- Light the stone lantern — In the final chamber, light the lantern on the left to lower the grate.
- Collect the weapon from the stone coffin inside.
Weapon Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Two-Handed Halberd |
| Base ATK (found at +2) | 16 |
| Max ATK (+10) | 35 |
| Critical Rate | Lv.3 (Lv.4 at +10) |
| Abyss Gear Slots | 5 |
Pre-equipped Abyss Gear:
- Bloodbane I: +4% damage to Humanoids
- Primalbane I: +4% damage to Walkers
- Malicebane I: +4% damage to Mighty Foes
The triple race-damage bonus makes this weapon far more effective in practice than its base ATK suggests, since most enemies are humanoid.
Recommended Collection Route
- After completing Chapter 6, head to the Hernand region
- Collect the 4 scattered armor pieces south to north: Armor → Gloves → Boots → Cloak
- Prepare cold resistance gear and consumables along the way
- Challenge Beloth to get the Helm and complete the set
- Visit Frostveiled Castle Ruins in Pailune for the Vow of the Dead King halberd
