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Engraved Gold Earring
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The Engraved Gold Earring is an Earring accessory in Crimson Desert. It provides +1 Defense alongside a Movement Speed Lv.1 buff, making it one of the few accessories in the game that grants a secondary utility effect beyond raw stat increases. The movement speed bonus helps Kliff close gaps against enemies, dodge attacks with better positioning, and traverse the open world of Pywel more quickly.
As the highest-tier engraved earring, the Gold variant is strictly superior to the Engraved Silver Earring and the Engraved Copper Earring. It combines the Silver earring's +1 Defense with an additional movement speed perk that no other earring in the engraved line offers.
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Earring |
+1 | |
Attack | 0 |
Special Effect | Movement Speed Lv.1 |
Sell Price | 4.26 Silver |
Max Refinement | 10 |
Rarity | Non-Unique |
The Movement Speed Lv.1 effect is passive and active at all times while the earring is equipped. This makes the Gold earring a strong pick for players who prioritize mobility during Combat encounters, particularly against bosses with large area-of-effect attacks where repositioning quickly is critical.
"An engraved gold earring featuring exquisite jewelcraft and ancient patterns. Though their meaning remains unknown, a subtle radiance flows along the surface contours, both mystical and captivating."
Gold is the highest material tier among the engraved earrings, and while the flavor text is shared across all three variants, the gold version carries an actual gameplay advantage in the form of its movement speed buff. The faint radiance described in the text may be a lore nod to the magical properties that produce this speed bonus.
The Engraved Gold Earring is found inside a Strongbox on the second floor of Lioncrest Manor, located in the center of the City of Hernand. The strongbox features a fairy image puzzle that must be solved to unlock it.
Travel to Lioncrest Manor in central Hernand. The manor is a restricted area, so you will need a Mask equipped to enter without triggering guards.
Climb up to the second-floor window on the right side of the building. You can parkour up the exterior wall to reach an open window.
Once inside, locate the strongbox in the eastern room on the second floor. It displays a fairy image on its face.
Solve the puzzle by rotating each piece until the fairy painting is complete. The puzzle is randomized, so rotate each segment until the full image lines up.
Open the strongbox to collect the Engraved Gold Earring.
The earring starts at Refinement Level 2 out of the box. There are no combat encounters required to reach the chest, making this a quick detour for players exploring Hernand early on.
The sell price of 4.26 Silver confirms it is a moderately valuable accessory. Players who find duplicates can sell extras or, more efficiently, use them as refinement material.
The Engraved Gold Earring can also be obtained as a reward from the House Roberts faction quest "Estate of Dismay". During this quest, Kliff infiltrates a Roberts estate and fights a boss equipped with drill hands. Completing the quest rewards both the Engraved Gold Earring and the Mining Knuckle Drill. This quest becomes available very early in the game, making the earring one of the first high-value accessories a player can acquire.
Because this quest is accessible so early, many veteran players equip the Engraved Gold Earring within the first few hours and keep it for the remainder of the game. Its +4 Movement Speed contribution at max refinement makes it a staple in optimized accessory loadouts focused on reaching the 15/15/15 stat cap.
The Engraved Gold Earring supports up to 10 refinement levels at any Blacksmith. Refinement increases the earring's Defense stat and potentially enhances the Movement Speed effect at higher levels. Required materials are Hides and Bones from Hunting wildlife, or duplicate copies of the earring itself since it is non-unique.
Levels 1 through 4 use only raw materials. From level 5 onward, Abyss Artifacts are also required. The Gold earring is one of the better candidates for Abyss Artifact investment among accessories because its Movement Speed perk scales its value above purely stat-based alternatives. Fully refining this earring is worthwhile for players who plan to keep it equipped through the late game.
Once upgraded, the Engraved Gold Earring also grants 2 health every second, providing a steady passive health regeneration effect. This makes the earring especially useful during exploration and between fights, reducing reliance on Palmar Pills and other recovery consumables. The health regen bonus unlocks at higher refinement levels, rewarding players who invest materials into this accessory.
Earring | DEF | ATK | Special Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
0 | 0 | None | |
+1 | 0 | None | |
+1 | 0 | Movement Speed Lv.1 | |
+2 | 0 | None |
Choosing between the Gold earring and the Oath of Darkness comes down to playstyle. The Oath of Darkness offers double the Defense (+2 vs +1), but the Gold earring's Movement Speed Lv.1 buff provides tactical flexibility. Players who rely on dodging and positioning may prefer the Gold earring, while those building a tanky, high-Defense loadout should lean toward the Oath of Darkness. Equipping one of each covers both bases.
The Engraved Gold Earring is considered best in slot for players aiming to maximize all three secondary stats to 15 (Critical Rate, Attack Speed, Movement Speed). At +4 Movement Speed, it is the highest movement speed earring in the game. Paired with a second earring that provides +3 Movement Speed (such as Green Coral Reef or the Engraved Copper Earring from the camp jeweler after upgrading) and a shield providing +2 Movement Speed carried on the back, the three equipment slots together reach +9 Movement Speed. The remaining +6 comes from two Movement Speed Abyss Cores (+3 each), reaching the 15 cap exactly.
Note that Faded Earrings exist with +4 Movement Speed, but they have only a 5% drop rate from chests and are not considered worth farming. The Engraved Gold Earring is the most reliable earring choice for Movement Speed builds.
One of only a small number of accessories in Crimson Desert that provides a secondary utility effect beyond raw ATK or DEF.
The Movement Speed bonus stacks with other sources of movement speed, including Horse dismount momentum and skill-based movement abilities.
Shares identical flavor text with the Copper and Silver engraved earrings, differing only in the metal name.
At 4.26 Silver sell price, it is more valuable than the Tarnished Necklace (1 Silver) and Tarnished Ring (1.93 Silver).
