Cloaks

Cloaks are one of five Armor slots in Crimson Desert, alongside Headgear, Body Armor, Gloves, and Shoes. Unlike other armor pieces that focus on raw defense, cloaks are defined by their elemental resistance. Every cloak in the game grants at least one level of resistance to fire, ice, or lightning, making them essential for surviving elemental attacks from bosses and environmental hazards.

Several cloaks also provide faction disguises or stealth bonuses, making them useful beyond pure combat defense. Because their defense values tend to be lower than other armor slots, choosing a cloak is more about matching the right resistance and utility effect to the situation than stacking raw defense numbers.

Elemental Resistance

Cloaks are the primary source of elemental resistance in Crimson Desert. The resistance type is determined by the cloak's material type:

• Cloth Cloaks: Provide Ice Resistance Lv.3

• Leather Cloaks: Provide Lightning Resistance Lv.3 (or Lv.5 for the Demenissian Uniform variant)

• Plate Cloaks: Provide Fire Resistance Lv.3

This material-to-element mapping is consistent across all cloaks, so identifying a cloak's material type immediately tells you what resistance it provides. Ice resistance is the most common since the majority of cloaks are cloth-based, while fire resistance is limited to the three plate cloaks.

All Cloak Pieces

The following table lists all 18 known cloaks in the game. DEF values are base stats before Refinement upgrades. Prices are listed in Silver unless otherwise noted.

In-Game Descriptions

Each cloak has a lore description visible in the inventory screen. These descriptions offer flavor text about the world and the cloak's origin.

Disguise Cloaks

Several cloaks grant disguise effects that let the player infiltrate hostile or restricted areas without being recognized. Disguises are part of the broader stealth system and complement disguise headgear and body armor:

When using a full disguise set, equipping matching cloak, body armor, and headgear from the same faction strengthens the disguise effect. Partial sets still provide some benefit, but enemies will see through them more quickly.

Scarecrow Cloak and Stealth

The Scarecrow Cloak is unique among cloaks because it provides a passive stealth bonus rather than a faction disguise. While wearing the Scarecrow Cloak, the player becomes harder to detect by enemies when standing still. This makes it especially useful for ambush tactics and for avoiding patrols in hostile territory.

The Scarecrow Cloak is one of the cheapest cloaks to craft, requiring only Hay x5 and Cloth x10. Both materials are widely available early in the game, making it an accessible option for players who want stealth utility without investing significant resources.

Acquisition Methods

Cloaks can be obtained through several channels depending on the specific piece:

• Starting Equipment: The Ynitium Leather Cloak comes with Kliff from the start of the game. Damiane begins with the Demenissian Uniform Leather Cloak.

• Equipment Shops: General equipment merchants in Hernand sell the Canta Plate Cloak and Unyielding Warrior's Plate Cloak for Silver.

• Tailor Shops: Specialized tailor shops sell cloth cloaks like the Hernandian Banquet Cloak. The Calphade Tailor stocks the Weasel Leather Cloak.

• Back Alley Shops: The Disguise Cloak is available from a back-alley merchant for 20.88 Silver.

• Contribution Rewards: The Bolton Plate Cloak, Hernand Ceremonial Guard Cloak, Hernandian Noble's Cloak, and Scholastone Cloak are purchased with Contribution points earned by completing tasks for their respective factions.

• Crafting: The Delesyian Cloth Cloak, Grey Wolf Cloth Cloak, White Bloodwind Cloth Cloak, Scarecrow Cloak, and Demenissian Uniform Leather Cloak can all be crafted at a workbench using gathered materials.

Crafting Materials

Craftable cloaks require materials gathered through gathering and other activities. The recipes share common ingredients:

Cloth and Fleece are the two most common crafting materials for cloaks. Cloth is obtained from textile merchants or as loot drops, while Fleece comes from sheep and similar livestock found in pastoral areas around Hernand and the surrounding countryside.

Defense Values

Cloaks generally provide lower defense than body armor or headgear. The Demenissian Uniform Leather Cloak leads with 4 defense, while several cloth and leather cloaks offer 2 to 3. Some cloaks, particularly basic cloth variants like the Delesyian and Grey Wolf, provide no defense at all. The real value of cloaks comes from their elemental resistance and special effects rather than their physical defense contribution.

Defense values listed are base stats before Refinement upgrades. Cloaks with a refinement gauge can be upgraded through 10 levels at the blacksmith, which primarily increases the defense stat. The elemental resistance level does not change through refinement.

Refinement

Cloaks with a refinement gauge can be upgraded through 10 levels at the blacksmith in Hernand. Refinement primarily increases the cloak's defense stat. The elemental resistance level does not change through refinement, so a refined cloak simply becomes tougher while maintaining its original resistance value.

Not all cloaks have a refinement gauge. Starting equipment and some craftable cloaks cannot be refined. Check the item details in your inventory to see whether a cloak supports refinement before investing materials.

Tips

• The Demenissian Uniform Leather Cloak has the highest Lightning Resistance at Lv.5, making it the best cloak for fights against lightning-based enemies and bosses.

• Craft the Scarecrow Cloak early using Hay and Cloth for a cheap Ice Resistance option with a stealth bonus.

• Swap cloaks based on the elemental threats in each area. Keep one cloth (ice), one leather (lightning), and one plate (fire) cloak in your inventory for flexibility.

• Plate cloaks are the only reliable source of fire resistance in the game. Prioritize acquiring one before entering volcanic or fire-themed regions.

• Contribution-locked cloaks like the Hernand Ceremonial Guard Cloak and Hernandian Noble's Cloak require 19 Contribution each. Focus on completing Hernand tasks if you want these pieces.

• The Disguise Cloak at 20.88 Silver from the Back Alley Shop is one of the most cost-effective ways to gain a Civilian Disguise for stealth missions.

• When facing mixed-element bosses, prioritize the resistance that counters their most dangerous attack. A single high-damage fire breath is more threatening than repeated minor ice hits.