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Overview
The Blackwing Mask is a piece of Headgear in Crimson Desert. Classified as plate-type head armor, it provides 4 Defense alongside a Movement Speed Lv.1 bonus, a combination that no other plate helm in the game offers. Its Reinforcement gauge of 40/40 with a maximum bonus of Defense +6 makes it one of the most upgradeable headgear pieces available, pushing its fully reinforced defense total to 10.
The mask is awarded after defeating Crowcaller at the end of the Black and White quest in Chapter 5: Guest Unbidden. It is not available from vendors or through Crafting, making it a unique quest reward. The Blackwing Mask is part of the Blackwing equipment set, which includes leather body armor, gloves, boots, and a cloak spread across multiple locations in the game world.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Slot | |
Material Type | Plate |
Defense (DEF) | 4 |
Lv.1 | |
Reinforcement | Defense +6 (40/40 gauge) |
Refinement Levels | 10 |
Abyss Core Slot | |
Sell Price | 7.12 Silver Coins |
The base 4 DEF ties the Blackwing Mask with the Bolton Plate Helm for the second-highest defense among all headgear, behind only the 5 DEF plate helms like the Grotevant Plate Helm and Kairos Plate Helm. However, neither of those higher-defense helms provides a Movement Speed bonus, making the Blackwing Mask the best option for players who want strong protection without sacrificing mobility.
How to Obtain
The Blackwing Mask is obtained as a quest reward for completing the Black and White main quest in Chapter 5: Guest Unbidden. The quest culminates in a multi-phase boss fight against Crowcaller, a powerful Abyss-corrupted enemy who wields dark crow-themed abilities. Defeating Crowcaller awards the Blackwing Mask along with the Blackwing Leather Armor and the Tauria Curved Sword.
Quest Progression
Progress through Chapter 5 until the Black and White quest becomes available.
Follow the quest objectives: read the Unsealed Letter, travel to Witchwood to meet the witch Elowen, then investigate the infiltration of Hernand Castle.
Track the intruder to the Axiom Archive, then gather clues about Crowcaller at Muckroot Ranch.
Chase Crowcaller to the Church of West Demeniss, solve the Pillar of Radiance puzzles, and activate the Spire of Soaring.
Defeat Crowcaller in the final battle. He has three full health bars and becomes increasingly aggressive with each phase. Parrying is essential for creating openings.
After the fight, the Blackwing Mask, Blackwing Leather Armor, and Tauria Curved Sword are awarded automatically as quest rewards.
Tips for the Crowcaller Boss Fight
Stock up on healing items beforehand. Bringing at least 20 Hearty Grilled Meats is recommended, as the three-phase fight can drain your supplies quickly.
Parrying is Crowcaller's biggest weakness. Learn the timing of his attack patterns and counter with quick combos after each successful parry.
The Blinding Flash finisher (from the blue skill tree) is extremely effective. It stuns Crowcaller temporarily and opens a window for extended combos.
When Crowcaller flies into the air, wait for his second midair dodge before rolling. This timing allows you to consistently evade his dive attack.
Blackwing Set
The Blackwing Mask is part of the Blackwing equipment set, a collection of leather and plate armor pieces themed around the Crowcaller and his faction. The full set consists of five pieces spread across different acquisition methods:
Piece | Slot | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
Defeat Crowcaller (Chapter 5: Black and White) | ||
Defeat Crowcaller (Chapter 5: Black and White) | ||
Hidden chest at Sanctum of Penitence (breakable floor) | ||
Hidden chest in church tower at House of Healing | ||
Cloak | Found in Pororin Village |
Armor sets in Crimson Desert share a visual theme and complementary stat bonuses but do not provide a formal set bonus when multiple pieces are worn together. Each piece is upgraded independently through the Refining System. The Blackwing Leather Armor and Blackwing Leather Boots both offer Lightning Resistance Lv.1, so wearing them alongside the mask provides layered elemental protection in addition to the movement speed synergy.
Headgear Comparison
The following table compares the Blackwing Mask with other notable Headgear pieces in Crimson Desert. Plate helms generally offer the highest defense, while cloth and leather options tend to favor mobility or special effects.
Type | DEF | Bonus | Special | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plate | 4 | Movement Speed Lv.1 | Reinforcement 40/40 | |
Plate | 4 | None | Reinforcement available | |
Plate | 3 | None | Tinnitus Immunity | |
Plate | 5 | None | None | |
Plate | 5 | None | Daze Immunity | |
3 | Movement Speed Lv.1 | Jackal Disguise | ||
3 | Lightning Resistance Lv.1 | Free Abyss Core (Momentum) |
The Blackwing Mask occupies a unique position in the headgear lineup. It matches the Bolton Plate Helm's 4 DEF but adds Movement Speed Lv.1 on top, making it strictly superior to the Bolton for most builds. The only headgear pieces with higher raw defense are the Grotevant and Kairos Plate Helm at 5 DEF, but neither offers a movement bonus. Since Crimson Desert has no equipment weight penalty, the Blackwing Mask's combination of high defense and mobility makes it one of the best headgear choices in the game.
Refinement and Upgrades
The Blackwing Mask supports upgrades through the Refining System at Blacksmiths throughout the game world, including the one in Hernand. Refinement is divided into two systems:
Reinforcement: The mask has a reinforcement gauge of 40/40, allowing incremental defense improvements up to a maximum bonus of +6 DEF. Each reinforcement level costs ores obtained through Mining, since the Blackwing Mask is classified as plate-type headgear. Fully reinforcing the mask raises its effective defense from 4 to 10.
Refinement Levels: The mask supports 10 refinement levels, which provide additional stat scaling beyond the base reinforcement. Higher refinement levels require increasingly rare materials.
The Abyss Core slot on the Blackwing Mask accepts a Movement Speed 1 core, which can further boost the mask's mobility advantage. Players who prioritize speed can stack this with the base Movement Speed Lv.1 bonus for even greater effect.
Tips
At 4 DEF with Movement Speed Lv.1, the Blackwing Mask is the only plate headgear that combines the highest defense tier with a movement speed bonus. This makes it ideal for builds that want both survivability and mobility.
The Reinforcement 40/40 gauge allows the maximum Defense +6 bonus through full reinforcement upgrades. Fully upgraded, the Blackwing Mask reaches an effective 10 DEF total, surpassing even the base stats of the Grotevant Plate Helm.
Pairs naturally with the Blackwing Leather Armor and other Blackwing equipment for a complete visual set. Both the armor and the Blackwing Leather Boots also provide Movement Speed bonuses, creating a mobility-focused loadout.
The mask functions as a standard piece of Headgear and occupies the head armor slot. It is separate from the Mask accessory slot used for criminal activities like stealing. Players can equip both the Blackwing Mask in the headgear slot and a criminal mask in the accessory slot simultaneously.
Since the Blackwing Mask is a Chapter 5 quest reward, it becomes available at a point when many players are still using early-game plate helms. Equipping it immediately after the Crowcaller fight provides a significant defensive upgrade.
The sell price of 7.12 Silver Coins is relatively high for headgear, but selling is not recommended. The mask cannot be re-obtained once sold.
See Also
Headgear - All headgear equipment
Armor - Overview of all armor types
Blackwing Leather Armor - Chest piece from the same set
Blackwing Leather Gloves - Gloves from the same set
Blackwing Leather Boots - Footwear from the same set
Crowcaller - Boss fought to obtain the mask
Black and White - Chapter 5 quest that awards the mask
Refining System - Equipment upgrade mechanics