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Dark Ringleader's Leather Gloves - Version 12 vs Version 13
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11The Dark Ringleader's Leather Gloves are a Gloves piece in Crimson Desert. They are part of the Dark Ringleader's armor set, a four-piece equipment collection found in waterfall caves west of Hernand. The gloves stand out as the most stat-dense piece in the set, offering a rare combination of 12 ATK, 5 DEF, Critical Rate Lv.1, and dual elemental resistances (Lightning and Ice). Many players consider these the strongest gloves available in the early-to-mid game.22Stats44The 12-Attack/5-Defense pickup display above is not the +0 row in the separate progression. That progression starts at Attack 10/Defense 1 and reaches Attack 30/Defense 18 at +10, with Critical Rate Lv.1 through +9 and Lv.2 at +10. The two occupied sockets are Frostward I and Fortification I; Ice Resistance Lv.1 is listed with the installed gear, while Lightning Resistance Lv.1 appears on the item card. Do not add Fortification again to a displayed total without checking the actual equipment screen.56StatValueTypeLeather GlovesAttack12Defense5Critical RateLv.1Lightning ResistanceLv.1Ice ResistanceLv.1Abyss Core SlotsAvailableSetDark Ringleader's79The 12 ATK bonus is notable for a glove slot, as most early-game gloves provide either offense or defense but rarely both. Combined with 5 DEF and Critical Rate Lv.1, these gloves offer an exceptional balance of offensive and defensive power. The dual elemental resistances (Lightning Lv.1 and Ice Lv.1) add further versatility, providing protection against two of the most common elemental damage types in the game.810How to Obtain1012The documented chest route uses Stab through the waterfall at Cloudmist Cave west of Hernand. Galdor at Warspike Equipment and a Smith recipe using Abyss Cell x10 plus any three eligible Kuku Pot Sealed Items are additional recorded references, with first-unlock conditions not independently established. The exact first-room direction and no-enemy observation below remain older route notes.14+The Dark Ringleader's Leather Gloves are found inside Cloudmist Cave, located along the river west of Hernand. The cave entrance is concealed behind a waterfall. Use the Stab skill to pass through the falling water and enter the cave.1216After entering Cloudmist Cave through the waterfall, the treasure chest containing the gloves sits in the first room on the right. The chest is easy to spot once inside, and no enemies block the path to it.1418Cloudmist Cave is the southernmost of the four Dark Ringleader set locations. Players heading west from Hernand toward the river will typically reach this cave first, making the gloves a natural first pickup when collecting the full set. From Cloudmist Cave, follow the river north to reach Shadowheart Grotto, the Echoing Tunnel, and Blade Cavern in sequence.1620Set Pieces1822The Dark Ringleader's armor set consists of four pieces, all found in waterfall caves in the Hernand region:2024PieceSlotLocationDark Ringleader's Cloth HelmHeadShadowheart GrottoDark Ringleader's Cloth ArmorBodyBlade CavernDark Ringleader's Cloth CloakCloakEchoing TunnelDark Ringleader's Leather GlovesHandsCloudmist Cave2226Build Recommendations2327The Dark Ringleader's Leather Gloves are the standout piece of the entire Dark Ringleader set. The 12 ATK bonus directly increases damage output, the Critical Rate Lv.1 improves the chance of landing critical hits, and the 5 DEF provides solid protection for a glove slot. These stats make the gloves effective for virtually any melee or ranged build in the early and mid game.2529The Ice Resistance Lv.1 on these gloves stacks with the Ice Resistance Lv.3 on the Dark Ringleader's Cloth Cloak, giving players who wear both pieces substantial ice protection. This combination is especially useful in the cold northern regions of Pywel or when fighting ice-element bosses.2731The Lightning Resistance Lv.1 adds a layer of protection against lightning-based enemies, which appear in several mid-game encounters. While Lv.1 is a modest resistance tier, any elemental resistance reduces both the damage taken and the severity of associated status effects.2933Comparison with Other Gloves3135The following table compares the Dark Ringleader's Leather Gloves with other notable early-to-mid game gloves:3337GlovesATKDEFSpecial EffectsDark Ringleader's Leather Gloves125Critical Rate Lv.1, Lightning Res. Lv.1, Ice Res. Lv.1Blackwing Leather Gloves104Movement Speed Lv.1Boren Leather Gloves-2None3539Notes3640The gloves are widely regarded as the best piece in the Dark Ringleader set, and one of the best glove pieces available before reaching late-game content.The combination of ATK and Critical Rate makes these gloves a direct damage upgrade over most alternatives, on top of providing strong defense and elemental protection.Upgrading the gloves through Refinement at the blacksmith in Hernand further increases their ATK and DEF values.The Dark Ringleader's set has no formal set bonus. Each piece works independently, allowing players to wear these gloves with any other armor combination.Cloudmist Cave is the closest Dark Ringleader set location to Hernand, making these gloves the most accessible piece to grab first.3842Database Stats4044Grade: T4 · Slot: GLOVES · Wearer: KLIFF · Max Defense: 3045+Grade: T4. Slot: Gloves. Wearers: Kliff and Oongka. Recorded +10: Attack 30, Defense 18 and Critical Rate Lv.2.4246Socket Effects4448SocketEffectFrostward IFortification I3 Defense49+SocketEffectFrostward IIce Resistance Lv.1Fortification IDefense +34650Refinement Levels4751LevelDefensePrice (Silver)Materials+0101None+11221x Thin Hide+21432x Thin Hide+31643x Thin Hide, 3x Short Hair Hide+41854x Thin Hide, 6x Short Hair Hide+52065x Thin Hide, 9x Short Hair Hide, 1x Small Bone, 1x Abyss Artifact+62276x Thin Hide, 12x Short Hair Hide, 2x Small Bone, 1x Abyss Artifact+72497x Thin Hide, 15x Short Hair Hide, 3x Small Bone, 1x Abyss Artifact+826119x Thin Hide, 21x Short Hair Hide, 4x Small Bone, 1x Sturdy Hide, 1x Abyss Artifact+9281312x Thin Hide, 30x Short Hair Hide, 6x Small Bone, 3x Sturdy Hide, 1x Abyss Artifact+1030181x Aeserion's Scale, 1x Abyss Artifact52+LevelAttackDefenseMaterials+0101None+11221x Thin Hide+21432x Thin Hide+31643x Thin Hide, 3x Short Hair Hide+41854x Thin Hide, 6x Short Hair Hide+52065x Thin Hide, 9x Short Hair Hide, 1x Small Bone, 1x Abyss Artifact+62276x Thin Hide, 12x Short Hair Hide, 2x Small Bone, 1x Abyss Artifact+72497x Thin Hide, 15x Short Hair Hide, 3x Small Bone, 1x Abyss Artifact+826119x Thin Hide, 21x Short Hair Hide, 4x Small Bone, 1x Sturdy Hide, 1x Abyss Artifact+9281312x Thin Hide, 30x Short Hair Hide, 6x Small Bone, 3x Sturdy Hide, 1x Abyss Artifact+1030181x Aeserion's Scale, 1x Abyss Artifact4953Crafted at: Smith.