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Bolton Plate Helm - Version 9 vs Version 10
Jun 8, 2026, 09:44 PM
Removed duplicate in-body wikilinks
Oct 29, 2026, 08:00 AM
Scope its 4 DEF pickup display instead of claiming maximum headgear protection.
112233Overview445-Bolton Plate Helm is a piece of Headgear in Crimson Desert. It is a sturdy plate helm tied to the Bolton armor set. At 4 Defense, it matches the Blackwing Mask as the highest-defense headgear in the game. While it lacks the movement speed bonus and reinforcement gauge found on the Blackwing Mask, the Bolton Plate Helm remains a solid defensive option for players who have not yet obtained the Blackwing Mask.5+Bolton Plate Helm is a piece of Headgear in Crimson Desert. It is a sturdy plate helm tied to the Bolton armor set. The pickup guide displays 4 Defense; compare it with the Blackwing Mask at the same refinement level when choosing defensive headgear. The older comparison says this helm lacks the movement speed bonus and reinforcement gauge attributed to the Blackwing Mask. The Bolton Plate Helm remains a defensive option before obtaining the Blackwing Mask.6677Stats8899StatValueSlotHeadgearMaterial TypePlateDefense (DEF)4Refinement Levels101010How to Obtain11111212DetailInfoMethodPurchase from Hernandian Contribution ShopVendorHernandian Contribution ShopBuy Price4 Contribution Coins13+The recorded refinement table lists Defense 2 at +0, 4 at +2 and 21 at +10, explaining why an acquired Defense 4 item should not be compared with every other helm as an unrefined maximum. The pickup guide confirms the Hernand Castle contribution shop and a price of four Contribution Points.14+1315The Bolton Plate Helm is purchased using Contribution points in Hernand. Like other Contribution-gated equipment, it requires investing time into activities that earn Hernand Contribution currency.14161517Check the Contribution vendor inventory in Hernand for availability and pricing. The Bolton set is one of several equipment sets that can be acquired through the Contribution system.16181719Refinement and Upgrades18201921The Bolton Plate Helm can be upgraded through the Refining System at the blacksmith in Hernand. Up to 10 refinement levels are available, each increasing the piece's base stats. Plate headgear refinement requires ores obtained through mining.20222123Notes222423-At 4 DEF, this helm ties with the Blackwing Mask for the highest base defense among all headgear.Unlike the Blackwing Mask, the Bolton Plate Helm does not offer a movement speed bonus or reinforcement gauge. Its value lies purely in raw defense.Part of the Bolton armor set, which includes the Bolton Plate Armor and Bolton Plate Cloak.A straightforward defensive choice for players who want maximum protection without worrying about special effects.25+An older comparison pairs the 4 DEF pickup display with the Blackwing Mask; this is not a universal highest-base-Defense ranking for all headgear.Unlike the Blackwing Mask, the Bolton Plate Helm does not offer a movement speed bonus or reinforcement gauge. Its value lies purely in raw defense.Part of the Bolton armor set, which includes the Bolton Plate Armor and Bolton Plate Cloak.A straightforward defensive choice for players who want maximum protection without worrying about special effects.