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Overview

The Cat Armor Set is a set of wearable equipment for pet cats, added to Crimson Desert in Patch 1.02.00 on April 3-4, 2026. The set consists of a body armor piece and a helmet designed specifically for cats. It is the first dedicated armor set for any pet species in the game, marking a milestone in Crimson Desert's pet customization system. The armor is purely cosmetic and does not alter the cat's gameplay behavior, stats, or abilities in any way.

Set Pieces

The Cat Armor Set includes two separate equipment pieces:

Cat Armor: A body armor piece that covers the cat's torso. It gives the cat a knightly or battle-ready appearance while remaining proportionally designed for the pet's small frame.
Cat Helmet: A headpiece that fits over the cat's head. Like the body armor, it is scaled to the cat's size and styled to match the armor piece.

Both pieces are equipped through the pet management interface, which is accessed by interacting with the pet in the game world. The armor and helmet can be equipped independently of each other, so players can choose to use just one piece or the full set.

How to Obtain

The Cat Armor Set was introduced as part of the Patch 1.02.00 content additions. Players who have a pet cat can access the armor through the pet equipment menu. The exact acquisition method (whether the set is purchased from a vendor, crafted at a station, or obtained through a specific quest) was included as part of the patch's new content additions for pet cats.

Pet Customization Context

Prior to Patch 1.02.00, pet customization in Crimson Desert was limited. Players could adopt and name pets, including kittens found in the world, but there were no armor or cosmetic equipment options available for them. The only animals that had equipment options at launch were horses, which could be outfitted with saddles, armor, and other gear from the beginning.

The addition of the Cat Armor Set signals Pearl Abyss's intention to expand pet customization beyond its launch state. The April to June 2026 Developer Roadmap, published on April 9, 2026, confirmed that dedicated armor for non-horse mounts is also planned for the near future. This suggests that the Cat Armor Set is an early step in a broader push to add equipment options for a variety of animal companions and mounts.

Cosmetic Nature

It is important to note that the Cat Armor Set is entirely cosmetic. Equipping the armor and helmet on a cat does not provide any gameplay advantage. The cat does not gain defensive stats, combat abilities, or increased health from wearing the set. Cats in Crimson Desert serve as companion animals that follow the player and provide ambient interactions rather than participating in combat. The armor exists solely as a visual customization option for players who enjoy dressing up their pets.

Community Reception

The Cat Armor Set quickly became one of the most discussed additions from Patch 1.02.00. Social media posts featuring armored cats spread widely within the Crimson Desert community, with many players sharing screenshots of their cats in full battle regalia. The lighthearted nature of the feature provided a contrast to the game's typically serious tone, and it was embraced as a fun cosmetic addition. Some players expressed hope that similar armor sets would be added for other pet types in future patches.

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