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Dark Ringleader's Cloth Cloak - Version 12 vs Version 13
Jun 8, 2026, 10:02 PM
Removed duplicate in-body wikilinks
Oct 29, 2026, 02:14 PM
Correct the universal Ice-resistance maximum and add exact recipe, seller and Stamina Cost scope.
1-The Dark Ringleader's Cloth Cloak is a Cloak in Crimson Desert. It is part of the Dark Ringleader's armor set, a four-piece equipment collection hidden in waterfall caves west of Hernand. While the cloak offers only 1 DEF, its standout feature is Ice Resistance Lv.3, the highest level of ice resistance available on a single armor piece. This makes it particularly valuable for exploring cold northern regions or fighting enemies that deal ice damage.1+The Dark Ringleader's Cloth Cloak is a Cloak in Crimson Desert. It is part of the Dark Ringleader's armor set, a four-piece equipment collection hidden in waterfall caves west of Hernand. The earlier acquired example gives 1 DEF, whereas the raw refinement record starts at 6 and reaches 18. Its standout feature is Ice Resistance Lv.3, alongside Stamina Cost -6% on the recorded +10 card. Lv.3 is not a universal single-piece maximum: the separate Frostcursed Plate Armor record explicitly lists Lv.7. This cloak can still be useful against enemies that deal ice damage.2233Stats44556-StatValueTypeCloth CloakDefense1Ice ResistanceLv.3Abyss Core SlotsAvailableSetDark Ringleader's6+StatValueTypeCloth CloakDefense6 at +0 to 18 at +10; earlier 1 display separateIce ResistanceLv.3Abyss Core SlotsAvailableSetDark Ringleader's7-Ice Resistance Lv.3 is the highest tier of ice resistance that a single equipment piece can provide. This level of resistance significantly reduces incoming ice damage and mitigates the slow and freeze effects that ice-based attacks inflict. When exploring cold areas or fighting bosses with ice abilities, this cloak can be the difference between surviving a combo and getting frozen in place.7+The recorded effect is Ice Resistance Lv.3. It should not be described as the highest possible single-piece resistance or as guaranteed freeze immunity. The older damage, slow and freeze recommendations below are qualitative reports without a verified numeric formula. When facing bosses with ice abilities, check the actual equipment effects instead of assuming immunity from the resistance label.8899How to Obtain101011+Galdor is a named seller in the exact cloak record. Its Smith recipe is 10 Abyss Cells plus any three eligible sealed Power Core items total, with the five recorded choices Gate of Collapse, Ore of Resipiscence, Casket of Illusions, Crown of Shadows and Spire of Defiance. The cloak lists Kliff and Oongka, Defense 6 to 18, Ice Resistance Lv.3 and Stamina Cost -6%; cost reduction is not Stamina regeneration. The older Echoing Tunnel/Refined Palmar Pill route is retained as an unverified pickup account; first shop and recipe gates are not supplied by the seller label.12+1113The Dark Ringleader's Cloth Cloak is found inside the Echoing Tunnel, located behind a waterfall south of Shadowheart Grotto in the Hernand region. The tunnel entrance is concealed behind a curtain of falling water. Use the Stab skill to dash through the waterfall and enter the cave.12141315Inside the Echoing Tunnel, the passage features distinctive layered echoes throughout, which give the location its name. Follow the main corridor to find the treasure chest containing the cloak. A Refined Palmar Pill can also be found nearby, so be sure to check the area thoroughly before leaving.14161517The Echoing Tunnel sits along the same river as the other three Dark Ringleader set locations. Players traveling upstream from Cloudmist Cave will reach Shadowheart Grotto first, then the Echoing Tunnel slightly farther south near the Precipice of Echoes.16181719Set Pieces18201921The Dark Ringleader's armor set consists of four pieces, all found in waterfall caves in the Hernand region:20222123PieceSlotLocationDark Ringleader's Cloth HelmHeadShadowheart GrottoDark Ringleader's Cloth ArmorBodyBlade CavernDark Ringleader's Cloth CloakCloakEchoing TunnelDark Ringleader's Leather GlovesHandsCloudmist Cave2224Build Recommendations232524-The Ice Resistance Lv.3 on this cloak makes it a top choice for specific encounters and regions. When facing enemies or Bosses that use ice-based attacks, swapping to this cloak can dramatically reduce the damage taken and prevent freeze status effects. The cloak is especially useful in the northern parts of Pywel where cold weather and ice enemies are common.26+The Ice Resistance Lv.3 on this cloak makes it a top choice for specific encounters and regions. When facing enemies or Bosses that use ice-based attacks, the earlier recommendation is to swap this cloak in for resistance. The exact resistance label does not independently establish immunity to freeze status effects. The cloak is especially relevant to the older northern-region recommendations in Pywel where cold weather and ice enemies are common.25272628For general exploration where ice damage is not a concern, players may prefer cloaks with higher base defense or other elemental resistances. The Dark Ringleader's Cloth Cloak pairs well with the rest of the Dark Ringleader set for an all-around early-game loadout, but its real strength is as a situational swap piece for ice-heavy encounters.27292830Notes293130-Ice Resistance Lv.3 is among the highest single-piece ice resistance values in the game, making this cloak a strong pick even in mid-to-late-game builds when facing ice threats.The cloak can be upgraded through Refinement at the blacksmith in Hernand to increase its base defense.The Dark Ringleader's set has no formal set bonus. Each piece functions independently, so players can equip this cloak alongside armor from other sets without penalty.Combined with the Ice Resistance Lv.1 on the Dark Ringleader's Leather Gloves, wearing both pieces provides substantial ice protection.The Refined Palmar Pill found alongside the cloak in the Echoing Tunnel is a healing consumable worth picking up.32+Ice Resistance Lv.3 is a documented effect, while other equipment can have higher values. Choose a cloak by its actual effects and refinement level when planning builds against ice threats.The cloak can be upgraded through Refinement at the blacksmith in Hernand to increase its base defense.The Dark Ringleader's set has no formal set bonus. Each piece functions independently, so players can equip this cloak alongside armor from other sets without penalty.The separate Dark Ringleader's Leather Gloves record lists Lightning Resistance Lv.1 and occupied Frostward I. Keep that inherent resistance distinct from the installed ice-resistance gear; the older combined-set recommendation is not a verified resistance-sum formula.The Refined Palmar Pill found alongside the cloak in the Echoing Tunnel is a healing consumable worth picking up.31333234Database Stats33353436Grade: T4 · Slot: CLOAK · Wearer: KLIFF · Max Defense: 1835373638Refinement Levels373938-LevelDefensePrice (Silver)Materials+06861None+178853x Cloth Piece+289174x Cloth Piece+391,0056x Cloth Piece, 2x Fleece+4101,1579x Cloth Piece, 4x Fleece+5114,36715x Cloth Piece, 6x Fleece, 1x Ivory, 1x Abyss Artifact+6127,89720x Cloth Piece, 8x Fleece, 3x Ivory, 1x Abyss Artifact+71311,74725x Cloth Piece, 10x Fleece, 5x Ivory, 1x Abyss Artifact+81416,25735x Cloth Piece, 15x Fleece, 8x Ivory, 2x Long Hair Hide, 1x Abyss Artifact+91521,70750x Cloth Piece, 20x Fleece, 12x Ivory, 6x Long Hair Hide, 1x Abyss Artifact+101824,5581x Aeserion's Scale, 1x Abyss Artifact40+LevelDefenseRecorded Price; denomination unverifiedMaterials+06861None+178853x Cloth Piece+289174x Cloth Piece+391,0056x Cloth Piece, 2x Fleece+4101,1579x Cloth Piece, 4x Fleece+5114,36715x Cloth Piece, 6x Fleece, 1x Ivory, 1x Abyss Artifact+6127,89720x Cloth Piece, 8x Fleece, 3x Ivory, 1x Abyss Artifact+71311,74725x Cloth Piece, 10x Fleece, 5x Ivory, 1x Abyss Artifact+81416,25735x Cloth Piece, 15x Fleece, 8x Ivory, 2x Long Hair Hide, 1x Abyss Artifact+91521,70750x Cloth Piece, 20x Fleece, 12x Ivory, 6x Long Hair Hide, 1x Abyss Artifact+101824,5581x Aeserion's Scale, 1x Abyss Artifact3941Crafted at: Smith.