Overview
The Desert Marauder's Cloak is a Cloak in Crimson Desert that combines solid defense with the ability to disguise the wearer as a member of the Helms faction. At 5 DEF, it is one of the highest-defense cloaks available, and its Ice Resistance Lv.3 provides strong protection against cold-based attacks. The Helms Disguise effect allows the player to pass through Helms-controlled territory without being attacked on sight.
The cloak is described as a garment worn by the Helms, stained with the blood of their victims and desert sand. It can be purchased from the Taylor Shop in Varnia City, making it one of the more accessible disguise items in the game.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Type | |
5 | |
Lv.3 | |
Special Effect | |
Buy Price | 7.86 Silver Coins |
Lore
"A cloak worn by the Helms. It is still stained with the blood of their victims and the desert sand."
The Helms are a bandit faction that operates across the desert regions of the game world. They are known for raiding trade caravans and settlements. Wearing their cloak lets the player blend in with their ranks, which is useful during infiltration quests and when crossing hostile territory controlled by the faction.
How to Obtain
The Desert Marauder's Cloak can be purchased from the Varnia Taylor Shop in Varnia City for 7.86 Silver Coins. The price may vary depending on faction reputation. Unlike many armor pieces that require exploring hidden caves or defeating bosses, this cloak is simply bought from a merchant, making it one of the easier disguise items to acquire.
The Taylor Shop is located in the commercial district of Varnia City. Look for the clothing merchant icon on the map after arriving in the city.
Helms Disguise Effect
When equipped, the Desert Marauder's Cloak grants the Helms Disguise effect. This prevents Helms faction members from recognizing the player as an outsider, allowing free movement through their camps and patrol routes. The disguise remains active as long as the cloak is equipped.
For a stronger disguise, combine this cloak with other Helms-faction equipment. Wearing a full matching set of faction armor (cloak, body armor, and headgear) strengthens the disguise and reduces the chance of being detected during close interactions with faction NPCs.
Other disguise items include the Jackals' Leather Helm (Jackal Disguise) and the Demenissian Uniform Leather Gloves (Demenissian Faction Disguise). Each disguise covers a different faction.
Refinement
The Desert Marauder's Cloak can be upgraded through the Refinement system at any blacksmith. Each refinement level increases the cloak's base defense stat. Refinement requires materials that scale in rarity as the level increases. The disguise effect is not affected by refinement level.
Comparison with Other Cloaks
At 5 DEF, the Desert Marauder's Cloak is tied for one of the strongest defense values among Cloaks in the game. For comparison, the Golden Greed Plate Cloak offers 4 DEF with Fire Resistance Lv.3, while the Bear Hide Cloak provides 3 DEF but has Ice Resistance Lv.5. The Desert Marauder's Cloak stands out for combining high defense, strong elemental resistance, and the Helms Disguise utility in a single equipment slot.
Tips
Buy this cloak early when you first visit Varnia City. The Helms Disguise is useful in multiple quests throughout the story.
Ice Resistance Lv.3 is one of the highest ice resistance values on a cloak. This makes the Desert Marauder's Cloak a good choice for encounters involving ice-type enemies or cold-damage boss attacks.
Keep this cloak in your inventory even after finding a higher-defense option. The disguise effect has no substitute outside of other faction-specific equipment.
The price of 7.86 Silver may vary based on your reputation with the Varnia merchants. Completing side quests in the city can lower the cost.