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11Overview22The Frostcursed Plate is a five-piece armor set in Crimson Desert that provides strong Ice Resistance along with respectable defensive stats and unique Abyss Gear modifiers. All five pieces are found scattered throughout the Demeniss region, hidden inside treasure chests tucked behind waterfalls, crumbling walls, and vine-covered passages. No boss fights are required to collect any of the pieces, making this one of the most accessible late-game armor sets in the game.44The set is especially valuable for players planning to explore the frozen northern territories, where blizzards and sub-zero temperatures drain health rapidly without adequate cold protection. Wearing the full Frostcursed Plate set provides enough Ice Resistance to survive in even the harshest snow biomes. It also makes areas like the Spire of Ringing Truth significantly easier to navigate, since that location inflicts constant frost damage on unprotected characters.77Set Composition99The Frostcursed Plate set consists of a Helm, Armor (body piece), Gloves, Boots, and Cloak. Two of the five pieces (the Armor and Cloak) are classified as Unique items, meaning they cannot be refined or upgraded at a Blacksmith. The remaining three pieces (the Helm, Gloves, and Boots) all come pre-refined and can be upgraded further at a blacksmith. The Helm also supports an Abyss Core slot, making it the only piece in the set that qualifies as Abyss Gear.1111Visual Design1313The set's visual design is one of the most striking in the game. Its dark metal plating, layered pauldrons, hanging chains, and tattered cloth give it a distinctly menacing appearance that many players have compared to Sauron and the Witch King from The Lord of the Rings. Equipping the full set with the matching Frozen Anguish two-handed sword completes the look, transforming the player from a wandering mercenary into something closer to a dark overlord. It is no surprise that this has become one of the most popular armor sets in the community.1515Set Pieces1717The following table lists each piece of the Frostcursed Plate set along with its base stats. The Helm, Gloves, and Boots can all be refined, so their stats may increase with upgrades. The Armor and Cloak are classified as Unique and cannot be upgraded.1919PieceDEFATKMV SPDICE RESFIRE RESSpecial EffectsAbyss GearFrostcursed Plate Helm50000Daze Immunity; +0.2 HP every 1 secYes (Refinement Lv 3, 1 Abyss Core slot)Frostcursed Plate Armor140+2Lv 70NoneNoFrostcursed Plate Gloves517000Ice Resistance Lv 1; Damage Reduction 1.0Yes (Refinement Lv 3)Frostcursed Plate Boots517000+10.0% Contribution EXP Gain; +2% Climb SpeedYes (Refinement Lv 3)Frostcursed Plate Cloak3000Lv 3Ice Resistance Lv 5No2121Combined Set Totals2222When all five pieces are equipped, the Frostcursed Plate set provides the following combined totals:2424StatTotalDefense (DEF)32Attack (ATK)34Movement Speed (MV SPD)+2Ice ResistanceLv 7 (Armor) + Lv 5 (Cloak) + Lv 1 (Gloves)Fire ResistanceLv 3 (Cloak)Damage Reduction1.0 (Gloves)Health Regeneration+0.2 HP/sec (Helm)Contribution EXP Bonus+10.0% (Boots)Climb Speed+2% (Boots)Status ImmunityDaze Immunity (Helm)2626The combined Ice Resistance from the Armor, Cloak, and Gloves is among the highest available from any single armor set in the game, making the Frostcursed Plate the go-to choice for extended exploration in frozen areas.2727How to Obtain2929All five pieces of the Frostcursed Plate set are found inside treasure chests hidden in the Demeniss region. Several of the chests are concealed behind waterfalls, vine-covered walls, or narrow passages that require specific combat skills to access. No enemies guard the chests directly (although rock monsters patrol near the Helm location), and no boss defeats are needed to reach any piece.3131The pieces can be collected in any order. The most efficient route is to start at the Sanctum of Expiation in the northwest and work your way northeast along the Denn River, then head north to The Smoking Lands for the body armor. Below is a detailed guide for finding each piece.3333Frostcursed Plate Cloak3535DetailInfoLocationSanctum of Expiation, northwest DemenissRequired SkillBlinding Flash (L1+R1+L1)Key StatsDEF 3, Ice Resistance Lv 5, Fire Resistance Lv 33737Travel to the Sanctum of Expiation in the northwestern part of Demeniss. On the south side of the ruins, look for a door covered in green vines. Use Blinding Flash to burn away the vines and reveal a narrow opening. Crouch through the tunnel, then turn right at the first fork and right again at the second. The treasure chest containing the Frostcursed Plate Cloak is at the end of this passage.3838The Cloak is notable for providing the highest single-piece Ice Resistance bonus in the set at Level 5, along with Level 3 Fire Resistance. Its 3 DEF is the lowest in the set, but the resistance bonuses more than compensate for it.4040Detailed Directions4242The Cloak is found in the Sanctum of Expiration, located north of Demeniss. Inside the sanctum, go up the stairs to the right. Look for a hole in the wall and a staircase leading upward. Turn left, then destroy the vines blocking the path. Crawl through the underpass, but be careful to avoid the left turn, as it contains a trap. The chest with the Cloak is at the end of the passage.4444Frostcursed Plate Helm4646DetailInfoLocationChattering Rocks, northern DemenissRequired SkillBlinding Flash (to burn vines)Key StatsDEF 5, Daze Immunity, +0.2 HP/sec, Refinement Lv 3, 1 Abyss Core slot4848Head to the Chattering Rocks area in northern Demeniss. The rocks are located east of the Sanctum of Expiation. Look for a wall covered in green vines on one of the rock structures. Use Blinding Flash to burn the vines away, revealing a hidden room behind them. Open the treasure chest inside to obtain the Frostcursed Plate Helm.4949Be aware that rock monsters patrol the Chattering Rocks area. You can fight them or simply sprint past to reach the vine-covered wall. Combat is not required to access the chest.5151The Helm is the most important piece in the set from a gameplay standpoint. It is the only piece that can be refined at a Blacksmith, starting at Refinement Level 3. It is also classified as Abyss Gear, meaning it has one Abyss Core slot that can be filled with a core of your choice. The Daze Immunity effect prevents stun-like crowd control from interrupting your actions, and the passive +0.2 HP per second regeneration provides a small but constant healing effect during exploration and combat.5353Frostcursed Plate Gloves5555DetailInfoLocationLunar Spirit Grotto, Denn River, DemenissRequired SkillStab (R1+Triangle, to dive through waterfall)Key StatsDEF 5, ATK 17, Ice Resistance Lv 1, Damage Reduction 1.05757From the Chattering Rocks where you found the Helm, head east toward the Denn River. The Lunar Spirit Grotto is a small cave hidden behind a waterfall along the riverbank. Face the waterfall and use the Stab skill (R1+Triangle) to charge through the falling water into the cave. Inside, a treasure chest holds the Frostcursed Plate Gloves.5858The Gloves provide a solid 17 ATK alongside 5 DEF, making them one of the more offensively oriented pieces in the set. Unlike the Armor and Cloak, the Gloves are refinable starting at Level 3. Their special properties include Ice Resistance Level 1 and a flat 1.0 Damage Reduction, which stacks with other damage mitigation sources.6060Frostcursed Plate Boots6262DetailInfoLocationWell of Tragedy Grotto, Denn River, DemenissRequired SkillStab (R1+Triangle, to dive through waterfall)Key StatsDEF 5, ATK 17, +10.0% Contribution EXP Gain6464Continue upstream along the Denn River northeast from the Lunar Spirit Grotto. The Well of Tragedy is another waterfall cave located farther up the river. Use Stab to charge through this waterfall as well. The treasure chest inside contains the Frostcursed Plate Boots.6565The Boots share the same 17 ATK and 5 DEF stat line as the Gloves but swap out Ice Resistance for a +10.0% Contribution EXP Gain bonus and a +2% Climb Speed bonus. The Contribution EXP boost makes them useful for players actively raising their Contribution level in Demeniss, while the Climb Speed bonus helps when scaling the rocky terrain of northern Demeniss. Like the Gloves and Helm, the Boots start at Refinement Level 3 and can be upgraded at a blacksmith. Note that the Boots do not provide any frost resistance of their own.6767Frostcursed Plate Armor (Body)6969DetailInfoLocationMistshard Cave, The Smoking Lands, northern DemenissRequired SkillsStab (to enter waterfall); Turning Slash or Force Palm (to break rock wall)Key StatsDEF 14, MV SPD +2, Ice Resistance Lv 77171The body armor is found in Mistshard Cave, which is located north of Deadfire Mountain in The Smoking Lands subregion of Demeniss. Head north from the Well of Tragedy across open land until you reach a waterfall in the Smoking Lands. Use Stab to charge through the waterfall into the cave. Your path forward is blocked by a large rock; use Turning Slash (R1+R2) or Force Palm to smash through it. The treasure chest beyond the rock wall contains the Frostcursed Plate Armor.7272The body armor is the crown jewel of the set. With 14 DEF (nearly half the set's total defense on its own), Level 7 Ice Resistance, and a +2 Movement Speed bonus, it provides the most impactful stat gains of any single piece. The Level 7 Ice Resistance alone is enough to significantly reduce frost damage in cold environments.7474Alternate Location Reference7676Players have also reported finding the Frost Cursed Plate Armor in a cave behind a waterfall in a lake area above the Dead Fire Mountains (the spiral of frost area). Look for stacked stones near the water's edge, as these indicate the entrance to a hidden cave. The waterfall conceals the cave mouth, so you need to walk through the waterfall to enter.7878Companion Weapon: Frozen Anguish8080The Frostcursed Plate set has a matching weapon: the Frozen Anguish, a unique two-handed sword found inside the Spire of Frost. The Spire is located in the northern part of the Eye of Ice region in Demeniss, near the border with Beighen and Pailune. Together, the armor set and the Frozen Anguish form a complete frost-themed loadout.8282Stats and Effects8484The Frozen Anguish comes at Refinement Level 4 with an ATK of 25, Attack Speed Level 1, and three built-in effects: Stamina Transference, Gale I, and Destruction I. It also has five Abyss Core slots, giving it far more customization potential than most weapons available at a similar point in the game. The Stamina Transference effect restores stamina on hit, which synergizes well with the Frostcursed Plate Helm's passive HP regeneration for sustained fights in cold environments.8686Reaching the Spire of Frost8888To reach the Frozen Anguish, travel to the Spire of Frost and locate a frozen stone lantern on the southern side blocking a doorway. Smash the ice off the lantern, then light it with your own lantern to open the entrance. Inside, head underneath the staircase to find the treasure chest containing the sword. The Spire of Frost sits in a high-frost zone, so wearing the Frostcursed Plate set while collecting the weapon is recommended.9090StatValueWeapon TypeTwo-Handed SwordATK25ATK SPDLv 1RefinementLv 4Abyss Core Slots5Special EffectsStamina Transference, Gale I, Destruction ILocationSpire of Frost (Eye of Ice, northern Demeniss)9292Recommended Collection Route9393While you can collect the pieces in any order, the following route is the most efficient path through Demeniss since the locations are roughly arranged from west to northeast to north:9595Sanctum of Expiation (northwest Demeniss): Frostcursed Plate CloakChattering Rocks (east of Sanctum): Frostcursed Plate HelmLunar Spirit Grotto (east along Denn River): Frostcursed Plate GlovesWell of Tragedy Grotto (northeast, upstream Denn River): Frostcursed Plate BootsMistshard Cave (north, The Smoking Lands): Frostcursed Plate Armor9797The entire collection run can be completed in roughly 15 to 20 minutes once you know the locations. Make sure you have the Stab and Blinding Flash skills unlocked before setting out, as they are needed to access most of the chest locations.9999Required Skills101101Accessing the Frostcursed Plate treasure chests requires two specific combat skills. Without these skills, you will not be able to reach some of the hidden locations.103103SkillInputUsed ForBlinding FlashL1+R1+L1Burning vines at Sanctum of Expiation (Cloak) and Chattering Rocks (Helm)StabR1+TriangleDiving through waterfalls at Lunar Spirit Grotto (Gloves), Well of Tragedy (Boots), and Mistshard Cave (Armor)Turning Slash / Force PalmR1+R2 / variesBreaking the rock wall inside Mistshard Cave (Armor only)105105Upgradeability and Unique Classification106106An important detail about the Frostcursed Plate set is that two of the five pieces, the Armor (chest) and the Cloak, are classified as Unique items. Unique items in Crimson Desert cannot be refined at a Blacksmith and do not support Abyss Core slots. The Armor's stats are fixed at the values shown when you pick it up, and the same applies to the Cloak. This means the chest piece's impressive Level 7 Ice Resistance cannot be pushed any higher through upgrades. However, the chest piece can be upgraded to Legendary status through a special process involving the Cuckoo Pot (see the Upgrading to Legendary section below).108108The Helm, Gloves, and Boots are all refinable. Each of these three pieces starts at Refinement Level 3 and can be upgraded further at any Blacksmith using refinement materials. The Helm also has one Abyss Core slot, allowing you to customize it with a core that matches your build. The Helm's Abyss Core slot makes it the most flexible piece in the set, but refining the Gloves and Boots also yields solid returns since both contribute offensive stats (17 ATK each at base).110110Despite the Unique limitation on the Armor and Cloak, the set's base stats are competitive with many refinable alternatives, particularly because of the exceptional Ice Resistance values and the Helm's Abyss Gear properties.112112Tip: Since the plate armor cannot accept Abyss Cores, use your Abyss Cores on the gloves and boots instead. Both of these pieces are refinable and accept Abyss Core augmentations, letting you still get the most out of your available Abyss Cores while wearing the full set.114114Upgrading to Legendary116116The Frostcursed Plate chest piece (Armor) can be upgraded to Legendary status, making it one of the few pieces of equipment in the game that can reach this tier. This upgrade path does not use the standard blacksmith refinement system.118118Which Pieces Can Be Upgraded120120The Helm, Gloves, and Boots can all be upgraded through normal refinement at any blacksmith. Each starts at Refinement Level 3 and can be pushed higher with standard materials.122122The Plate Armor (chest piece) cannot be upgraded through normal refinement because it is classified as a Unique item. Instead, it must go through a special Legendary upgrade process.124124Legendary Upgrade Requirements126126To upgrade the Frostcursed Plate Armor to Legendary, you must complete the following steps in order:128128Complete Chapter 4 ("The Price of Knowledge") to unlock the Kilm and the Cuckoo Pot. The Cuckoo Pot is the crafting station required for Legendary upgrades.Complete the Sanctum of Devotion. This is story-locked content that becomes available after reaching the appropriate point in the main questline.Find and listen to the request from the Witch of Humility. She is located hanging off the edge of a broken bridge next to Bayon, far north of the map near the D of Demeniss. Speak with her to receive the upgrade quest.130130After completing these prerequisites, bring the Frostcursed Plate Armor to the Cuckoo Pot to perform the Legendary upgrade. For general information on the witch quest system, see the Witch Locations article.132132Legendary Properties134134Once upgraded to Legendary, the Frostcursed Plate Armor gains special cold damage properties. The armor can absorb incoming cold damage, store it internally, and release powerful bursts of frost energy when the player is attacked. This creates a defensive feedback loop in cold environments: the more cold damage you take, the stronger your retaliatory bursts become.136136Augments already applied to the armor can be extracted and changed after the Legendary upgrade. However, additional sockets cannot be added to the piece. Plan your augment loadout carefully before or after the upgrade.138138For more information on the refinement and upgrade systems, see the Equipment Refinement and Abyss Core Synthesis Guide articles.140140Practical Uses143143Snow Biome Exploration145145The primary purpose of the Frostcursed Plate set is surviving in Crimson Desert's frozen environments. The northern regions of Demeniss and the borders with Pailune feature blizzards, icy winds, and sub-zero temperatures that drain health without proper cold protection. The combined Ice Resistance from the Armor (Lv 7), Cloak (Lv 5), and Gloves (Lv 1) provides more than enough insulation to explore these areas comfortably.147147Spire Challenges149149The Frostcursed Plate set is highly recommended for tackling the Spire of Ringing Truth and other frost-themed Spire Challenges. These locations deal constant frost damage to players without adequate Ice Resistance. With the full set equipped, the frost damage is reduced to negligible levels, allowing you to focus on puzzles and combat instead of racing against a health drain timer.151151The Frostwarden Quest153153The armor set is closely tied to The Frostwarden side quest, which takes place in the Spire of Frost on the border of Demeniss and Beighen. Wearing the Frostcursed Plate set makes this quest significantly easier to complete, as the quest area is permeated by freezing cold. Completing The Frostwarden quest rewards the Frostwarden Plate Boots and opens access to the Passage of Malice Abyss branch.155155Contribution EXP Farming157157The +10.0% Contribution EXP Gain bonus on the Frostcursed Plate Boots is useful even outside of cold environments. Players who are actively raising their Contribution level can wear the boots (or the full set) while completing commissions and other Contribution-granting activities to accelerate their progress.159159Fighting Belellith the Darksorn161161The Frostcursed Plate's Ice Resistance makes it invaluable for the fight against Belellith the Darksorn, one of the toughest optional bosses in the game. Belellith relies heavily on ice-based attacks, and without adequate resistance, these hits can deal devastating damage.163163The two most important pieces for this fight are the Frost Cursed Plate Cloak (5 Ice Resistance) and the Frost Cursed Plate Armor (body piece). Combined, the cloak and armor provide 12 Ice Resistance. Eating a Steamed Axe meal before the fight adds 3 more, bringing the total to 15 Ice Resistance, which significantly reduces incoming ice damage.165165Comparison to Other Armor Sets167167The Frostcursed Plate occupies a unique niche among Crimson Desert's armor sets. The following table compares it to some other notable sets:169169Armor SetTotal DEFSpecialtyUpgradeableFrostcursed Plate32Ice Resistance, Daze Immunity, HP regenHelm onlyPlate Armor of the ShadowsVariesStealth, critical damageYesKairos Plate ArmorVariesBalanced defenseYesGolden Greed Plate ArmorVariesSilver farming bonusYesGrotevant Plate ArmorVariesHigh base defenseYes171171The main trade-off with the Frostcursed Plate is that the two strongest defensive pieces (Armor and Cloak) are Unique and cannot be refined. While the Helm, Gloves, and Boots can be upgraded, fully refinable sets will eventually surpass the Frostcursed Plate in raw DEF and ATK. However, no other set provides comparable Ice Resistance, making it irreplaceable for cold-weather content.172172Tips and Notes174174The recommended time to start collecting the set is around when you reach Demeniss in the main story. By that point you will have access to the required skills (Blinding Flash and Stab) and be at a high enough level to handle the enemies in the area. All pieces can be grabbed without fighting anything, but higher-level enemies patrol near several locations, so some caution is needed.176176You can collect all five pieces without defeating any bosses or completing prerequisite quests. Simply travel to each location in Demeniss and open the treasure chests.Make sure Blinding Flash and Stab are unlocked before you begin. Without Blinding Flash you cannot access the Cloak or Helm, and without Stab you cannot reach the Gloves, Boots, or Armor.178178Helm Bonuses180180The Helm's Daze Immunity is valuable in boss fights where enemies use stun attacks. Consider equipping the Helm even when the rest of the set is not needed.The Helm's Abyss Core slot can be filled with any core. For an ice-focused build, slotting a core that boosts elemental damage or further increases resistance will maximize the set's cold-weather effectiveness.The +0.2 HP per second regeneration from the Helm is modest, but it adds up during long exploration sessions. Over the course of a minute, it restores 12 HP without using any consumables.182182Piece Priorities and Synergies184184The Boots' +10.0% Contribution EXP bonus is always active, not just in cold regions. Keep the Boots equipped while working on Contribution tasks.If you are heading to the Spire of Ringing Truth or The Frostwarden quest, collect this set first. The Ice Resistance it provides turns these frost-heavy areas from survival challenges into comfortable encounters.Although the set does not have a formal set bonus for wearing all five pieces, the combined Ice Resistance from multiple pieces stacks, providing maximum cold protection when the full set is equipped.The body armor piece from Mistshard Cave accounts for nearly half of the set's total DEF (14 out of 32). If you can only grab one piece, prioritize the body armor for its Ice Resistance Lv 7 and high defense.The Cloak's Fire Resistance Lv 3 is a nice bonus that makes the set slightly more versatile than a pure ice-focused setup.After collecting the armor set, head to the Spire of Frost nearby to pick up the Frozen Anguish two-handed sword. It pairs naturally with the Frostcursed Plate for a full frost-themed build, and its five Abyss Core slots allow deep customization.The Boots' +2% Climb Speed bonus is a small but practical perk when navigating the cliffs and rock faces throughout northern Demeniss. It stacks with other climb speed bonuses from accessories or food buffs.186186One cosmetic note: the Frostcursed Plate Helm does not visually combine with hooded capes the way some other helmets do. When wearing a hooded cloak, the hood will not appear over the Helm. This is purely a visual limitation and has no gameplay impact. The Helm's own design is distinctive enough on its own that most players prefer wearing it without a hood anyway.188188Lore190190The Frostcursed Plate set appears to be relics from an era when the Demeniss region was colder and more hostile than it is today. The pieces are scattered across caves, ruins, and hidden grottos, suggesting they were hidden deliberately rather than simply lost. The name itself hints at a curse tied to frost and ice, which may explain why the armor provides such exceptional cold protection; the metal was perhaps forged in, or tainted by, extreme cold.192192The locations where the pieces are found (sanctums, grottos named for tragedy and spirits, caves in the Smoking Lands) paint a picture of a dark history. The Well of Tragedy, in particular, implies suffering associated with the armor's creation or the people who once wore it. Whether the "curse" is literal or metaphorical remains unclear, but the armor's power is undeniable.194194Related Articles196196Ice Resistance (mechanic overview)Frozen Anguish (companion weapon)Armor (all armor sets)Best Armor GuideBest Early ArmorAbyss Gear (upgrade system)Abyss CoresRefinement SystemDemeniss (region)The Frostwarden (related quest)Blinding Flash (required skill)Stab (required skill)Mistshard Cave (Armor location)Treasure Chest LocationsSpire of Frost (Frozen Anguish location)198198Full Set Walkthrough Route (Community Speedrun Order)200200Community runners pull every Frost Cursed Plate piece in roughly twenty minutes by chaining the chests in a tight loop near the center of the map. None of the pieces require a boss fight; every chest sits in the open world. The cluster is northwest of Demeniss and northeast of Hernand, and the recommended start point is the Gate of Truth fast travel marker.202202Recommended Pickup Order204204Frostcursed Plate Cloak at the Sanctum of Exploration. Forces a fast travel out after the chest, so always grab this first.Frostcursed Plate Helm at the Chattering Rocks. Burn the vines blocking the entry, wait for the burn to finish, then loot the chest.Frostcursed Plate Gloves at the Luna Spirit Grotto waterfall north of Demeniss.Frostcursed Plate Boots at the Well of Tragedy Grotto, southwest of the Dead Fire Mountains.Frostcursed Plate Armor at the Mist Shard Cave, adjacent to the Spire of Frost.Frozen Anguish two-handed sword, inside the Spire of Frost itself. Pick this up last because the area has wraith enemies and a frost debuff that drains stamina.206206Travel Tips Between Pieces208208Drop map markers on each chest before leaving the menu. Riding straight to the marker is the fastest path between pieces.The cliff line between the Well of Tragedy and the Mist Shard Cave is the longest gap (roughly 5,600 meters). Triple aerial Force Palm plus glides clear it faster than climbing.Use Blinding Flash with hold L1 on weak points to take down floating mages and wraiths quickly along the way.Keep the helm and gloves equipped before entering the Spire of Frost so the frost debuff cannot drain stamina or chip damage you mid-grab.210210Why Pick the Cloak First212212Looting the cloak chest seals the Sanctum of Exploration corridor and forces a fast travel out. Doing it first means the forced fast travel jumps you back to the Gate of Truth, which is the natural staging point for the rest of the route. Save it for last and you waste a fast travel that could have been used for chaining the next chest.214214Set Notes and Endgame Path216216Several pieces in the set have no abyss gear slots, which limits late-game build customization. The chest piece in particular is stat-fixed and cannot be refined, so it loses ground against refined gear in the endgame. The trade-off is strong ice resistance, which keeps the set useful in cold zones such as the Spire of Frost and the Abyss Islands. When you outgrow the raw stats, upgrade the chest into Cuckoo Armor, which can be refined and recovers the slot value the base set lacks.
