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Overview

The Blackwing Leather Armor is a Body Armor piece in Crimson Desert. It falls under the Leather armor category and is equipped on the upper torso of the player character. Its recorded base Defense is 3 at +0, reaching 12 at +4 and 32 at +10. Compare its defense at matched refinement levels. The chest is obtained through the Chapter 5 story, with its mobility effect supplied by installed gear.

Body armor provides the highest defense stat among the four Armor types (chest armor, Headgear, Gloves, and Footwear). The Blackwing Leather Armor stands out in its class thanks to the combination of high defense, a Movement Speed bonus, Lightning Resistance, and 3 Abyss Core slots.

In-Game Description

"High-quality leather armor dyed in deep black. The craftsmanship is refined, and it provides solid protection without sacrificing movement speed."

Stats

The recorded progression starts at Defense 3 and ends at 32 at +10. Its three sockets are occupied by Vigor I, Haste I and Frostward I; installed gears should not be counted as three additional empty slots. Vigor I supplies Stamina Regen +2% and Haste I supplies Movement Speed Lv.1, distinct from the armor's intrinsic Lightning Resistance Lv.1.

The Blackwing Leather Armor has the following attributes:

The Lv. 1 Movement Speed bonus keeps the wearer agile in combat, making it easier to dodge attacks and reposition during fights. The Lv. 1 Lightning Resistance provides a small but useful defensive edge against lightning-based enemies and environmental hazards.

How to Obtain

The Blackwing Leather Armor is obtained by defeating Crowcaller, the boss encountered during the Chapter 5 main quest Black and White. Crowcaller is found at the Crow's Nest in the Abyss region. Upon defeating the boss, the armor drops as a quest reward.

The story reward is the documented pickup. A separate item record lists a Blacksmith recipe using Abyss Cell x20 plus any three eligible Kuku Pot Sealed Items, and names Elise at Tar Costume as a seller. These references do not establish first-unlock conditions or a current purchase price.

Pricing

Blackwing Set

The Blackwing Leather Armor is part of the Blackwing Set, a themed collection of leather equipment. The full set consists of:

Armor sets in Crimson Desert share a visual theme across equipment slots but do not currently provide set bonuses when multiple pieces are worn together. The primary benefit of wearing a matching set is cosmetic. Individual pieces within a set still need to be refined separately to improve their stats.

The Blackwing Leather Gloves have 3 DEF, 13 ATK, Lv. 2 Critical Rate, and Lv. 1 Lightning Resistance. They are found in a treasure chest on the upper floor of the southern ruins of the Sanctum of Penitence. Jump down through a hole in the floor to reach the chest.

Chest Armor Comparison

The following table compares the Blackwing Leather Armor with other notable chest armor pieces available in the early-to-mid game:

The table mixes acquired and refined Defense displays. Its 12 DEF matches +4 in the recorded progression, so it does not prove a same-level advantage over every leather or plate chest. Compare the Solas Plate Armor row at the same refinement level before ranking it. Blackwing's recorded Lightning Resistance Lv.1 is intrinsic, while Haste I supplies Movement Speed Lv.1.

Refinement

The Blackwing Leather Armor supports 10 refinement levels. Refinement is performed at a Blacksmith and increases the armor's Defense with each level. Because this armor is non-unique, it is refined using gathered materials or duplicate armor pieces. Each refinement level requires progressively rarer materials.

See the Refinement System article for a full breakdown of refinement mechanics and material requirements.

Abyss Cores

With 3 Abyss Core slots, the Blackwing Leather Armor accepts a solid number of Abyss Cores. Cores are socketed by visiting a Witch (the first available is Elowen at the Witch's House in The Witchwoods, unlocked after Chapter 5). Recommended core setups for this armor include:

• Defense-focused: Slot cores that boost flat Defense or damage reduction to push the armor's already high defense even further.

• Mobility build: Pair with cores that improve dodge distance or stamina recovery to take advantage of the built-in Movement Speed bonus.

• Elemental resistance: Stack additional Lightning Resistance cores if heading into areas with heavy lightning-element enemies.

Notes and Tips

• The Blackwing Leather Armor is guaranteed to drop from Crowcaller during the Chapter 5 storyline. You cannot miss it as long as you complete the quest.

• This armor is classified as one of the best early-game armor pieces by most community guides. Its combination of 12 DEF, Movement Speed, Lightning Resistance, and 3 Abyss Core slots is hard to beat until late-game options become available.

• The visual design features deep black leather dyeing with refined craftsmanship, making it one of the more visually striking armor sets in the game.

• If you want to complete the full Blackwing Set, remember to pick up the Blackwing Leather Gloves from the Sanctum of Penitence. The gloves add 13 ATK and Lv. 2 Critical Rate, making them a strong offensive complement to the defensive chest piece.

See Also

• Body Armor - Complete list of all chest armor pieces

• Armor - Overview of all armor types

• Blackwing Leather Gloves - Gloves from the same set

• Blackwing Mask - Headgear from the same set

• Refinement System - How to upgrade equipment

• Abyss Gear - Abyss Core socketing system

• Black and White - Chapter 5 quest where Crowcaller is fought

• Equipment - Full equipment guide

Database Stats

Grade: T4 · Slot: ARMOR · Wearer: KLIFF · Max Defense: 32

Socket Effects

Refinement Levels

Crafted at: Smith.