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Dark Ringleader's Cloth Armor - Version 11 vs Version 12
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11The Dark Ringleader's Cloth Armor is a Body Armor piece in Crimson Desert. It is one of four pieces in the Dark Ringleader's armor set, all hidden in waterfall caves west of Hernand. With 3 DEF, Movement Speed Lv.2, and a passive Spirit regeneration effect, this chest piece is widely considered one of the strongest free armor pieces available in the early game. It also comes pre-slotted with two Abyss Cores that provide Damage Reduction and additional Movement Speed.22Stats44StatValueTypeCloth Body ArmorDefense3Movement SpeedLv.2Passive EffectSpirit +0.1 per secondAbyss Core Slots2 (pre-slotted)SetDark Ringleader's77Pre-Slotted Abyss Cores88The Dark Ringleader's Cloth Armor comes with two Abyss Cores already installed:1010Abyss CoreEffectAegis IIDamage Reduction 1.0Haste IMovement Speed +11212These pre-slotted cores add meaningful defensive and mobility utility on top of the armor's base stats. The Damage Reduction 1.0 from Aegis II reduces incoming damage by a flat 1.0, which is particularly impactful during the early game when enemies deal moderate damage values. The Haste I core stacks with the base Movement Speed Lv.2, giving the armor an effective movement speed bonus of Lv.3 when equipped.1313How to Obtain1515The Dark Ringleader's Cloth Armor is found inside Blade Cavern, located along the river north of Shadowheart Grotto, west of Hernand. The cavern entrance is hidden behind a waterfall at the northern end of the river. Use the Stab skill to dash through the waterfall and enter the cave.1717Inside Blade Cavern, follow the passage to find the treasure chest containing the cloth armor. There are no enemies guarding the chest directly, though players may encounter minor wildlife near the river before entering.1919To reach Blade Cavern efficiently, fast travel to Hernand and head west toward the river. Follow the river north past the other waterfall caves (Cloudmist Cave and Shadowheart Grotto) until reaching the northernmost waterfall. Blade Cavern is the last cave along this stretch of river.2121Set Pieces2323The Dark Ringleader's armor set consists of four pieces, all found in waterfall caves in the Hernand region:2525PieceSlotLocationDark Ringleader's Cloth HelmHeadShadowheart GrottoDark Ringleader's Cloth ArmorBodyBlade CavernDark Ringleader's Cloth CloakCloakEchoing TunnelDark Ringleader's Leather GlovesHandsCloudmist Cave2727Build Recommendations2828The Dark Ringleader's Cloth Armor is a top-tier early-game chest piece because of its combination of defense, mobility, Spirit regeneration, and pre-slotted Abyss Cores. Movement Speed Lv.2 is one of the highest movement speed bonuses available on body armor in the game, and the Spirit +0.1 per second passive steadily replenishes the resource used for special abilities and skills.3030This armor pairs naturally with the rest of the Dark Ringleader set for a full mobility loadout. The Dark Ringleader's Cloth Helm adds Movement Speed Lv.1 and Stamina Regen +2%, while the Dark Ringleader's Leather Gloves contribute 12 ATK and Critical Rate Lv.1. Together, the set provides a well-rounded foundation for agile melee builds.3232Players who prefer raw defense over mobility may want to switch to heavier body armor later in the game. However, because Crimson Desert has no equipment weight penalty, many players continue wearing the Dark Ringleader's Cloth Armor into the mid-game for the Spirit regeneration alone.3434Notes3636The Spirit +0.1 per second passive is always active while the armor is equipped. This steady Spirit income reduces downtime between skill uses and complements builds that rely on frequent ability casts.The pre-slotted Abyss Cores (Aegis II and Haste I) cannot be removed or replaced. They provide their bonuses permanently.Upgrading the armor through Refinement at the blacksmith increases its base defense while preserving all other effects.The Dark Ringleader's set has no formal set bonus. Each piece works independently, so players can combine this armor with pieces from other sets without losing any bonuses.Many players consider this the single best free armor piece available in the early game due to the combination of 3 DEF, two Abyss Cores, Movement Speed Lv.2, and Spirit regeneration.3838Database Stats4040Grade: T4 · Slot: ARMOR · Wearer: KLIFF · Max Defense: 214242Socket Effects4444SocketEffectComposure ISpirit: +varies every secAegis IDamage Reduction 1Haste ILv 1 Movement Speed4646Refinement Levels4747LevelDefensePrice (Silver)Materials+02Lv 1None+13Lv 13x Cloth Piece+24Lv 14x Cloth Piece+35Lv 16x Cloth Piece, 2x Fleece+47Lv 19x Cloth Piece, 4x Fleece+59Lv 115x Cloth Piece, 6x Fleece, 5x Feather, 1x Abyss Artifact+611Lv 120x Cloth Piece, 8x Fleece, 10x Feather, 1x Abyss Artifact+713Lv 125x Cloth Piece, 10x Fleece, 15x Feather, 1x Abyss Artifact+815Lv 135x Cloth Piece, 15x Fleece, 20x Feather, 2x Long Hair Hide, 1x Abyss Artifact+917Lv 150x Cloth Piece, 20x Fleece, 30x Feather, 6x Long Hair Hide, 1x Abyss Artifact+1021Lv 11x Aeserion's Scale, 1x Abyss Artifact4949Crafted at: Smith.
