Overview
The Frostcursed Plate Cloak is a Plate Armor shoulder piece in Crimson Desert. It belongs to the Frost Cursed Plate armor set. Its item record lists Ice Resistance Level 5; the individual pickup overview instead lists Level 3 Fire Resistance, and the set overview lists Ice Resistance Level 3. These are differing snapshots, not evidence that all effects apply together. Found inside a hidden treasure chest beneath the Sanctum of Expiation in northwestern Demeniss, the Cloak requires the Blinding Flash skill to access.
The Frostcursed Plate Cloak is classified as a Unique item, but that label does not establish a restriction on refining it at a Blacksmith. No installed Abyss Core is listed; expandable capacity should be checked separately. The item record supplies a Defense curve from 6 to 18, contradicting the older fixed-stat rule. Compare the actual cloak before relying on the earlier dual-resistance loadout advice.
The item's description reads: "A plate cloak once worn by Skull Knight, the Frostwarden. The sharp seams of the layered pauldrons deflect any blade that strikes them, while the black cloak that's been frozen stiff offers protection as formidable as the armor itself."
Recorded stats and conflicts
The individual pickup overview shows Defense 3, Fire Resistance Lv.3 and a 4.42 Silver sell quote. The set overview instead shows Defense 3 and Ice Resistance Lv.3. The separate item record starts at Defense 6 and reaches 18 at +10, where it lists Movement Speed Lv.1 and Ice Resistance Lv.5. Do not merge these into one cloak with guaranteed simultaneous Ice 5 and Fire 3. Sumore at Saddle Black Market is a recorded seller, with first stock availability unverified.
The table preserves the individual pickup overview's Defense 3 and Fire Resistance Lv.3 display. It is not a universal fixed-stat table or proof against Refinement; the separate record has a different Defense and resistance snapshot.
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Plate Cloak (Shoulder) |
ATK | 0 |
DEF | 3 |
ATK SPD | 0 |
MV SPD | 0 |
CRIT | 0 |
LGT RES | 0 |
ICE RES | 0 |
FIRE RES | Lv 3 |
Rarity | Unique label; separate record supports refinement |
Abyss Core Slots | None installed; expandable capacity unverified |
Sell Price | 4.42 Silver Coins |
The individual overview's Defense 3 differs from the separate 6-to-18 curve. Do not use that acquired display as a universal minimum or maximum comparison across all Frostcursed pieces.
Special Effects
Effect | Description |
|---|---|
Ice Resistance Lv 5 | Level 5 in the item record; the set overview instead lists Ice Resistance Lv.3 |
Fire Resistance Lv 3 | Level 3 in the individual pickup overview; not independently corroborated as simultaneous with the record's Ice Resistance Lv.5 |
Ice Resistance 5 is not greater than the older Level 7 display on the body armor. The earlier recommendation combines the cloak with Frostcursed Plate Armor (Ice Resistance Lv 7) and the Frostcursed Plate Gloves (Ice Resistance Lv.1), but the cloak snapshots disagree. Check actual item effects before summing resistances or assuming survival in every blizzard.
The Fire Resistance Level 3 is a secondary benefit that most players overlook. It reduces incoming fire damage from enemies such as flame-wielding cultists and fire traps found in certain Sanctum dungeons. While not the Cloak's main selling point, it adds versatility that pure ice-resistance gear lacks.
How to Obtain
The Frostcursed Plate Cloak is found beneath the Sanctum of Expiation in northwestern Demeniss. The Sanctum is located directly east across the river from where the map reads "Drakesfall Gorge" in northern Hernand.
To find the correct doorway, look for a crack on the floor near the entrance. The door you need is on the south side of the sanctum courtyard, and the cracked flooring is a visual indicator that you are in the right spot. The enemies in the Sanctum of Expiation do not need to be killed to reach the Cloak, so players can avoid combat entirely if they are careful.
Step-by-Step Directions
Travel to the Sanctum of Expiation in northwestern Demeniss. Clear out any enemies in the sanctum courtyard if they are still active.
On the south side of the sanctum, look for a doorway blocked by thorned vines (red-spiked roots). Use Blinding Flash (L1+R1+L1 on PlayStation, LB+RB+LB on Xbox) to burn the vines away.
Enter the hidden tunnel that opens up behind the destroyed vines. Crouch to fit through the narrow passage.
Take two right turns inside the tunnel. Watch for a spike trap on the ground between the turns; dodge roll past it to avoid damage.
At the end of the passage, open the treasure chest to obtain the Frostcursed Plate Cloak. A Palmar Pill is also inside the chest.
Required Skill
Skill | Input | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
L1+R1+L1 (PS) / LB+RB+LB (Xbox) | Burns away thorned vines blocking the tunnel entrance |
Refinement
The cloak's Unique label does not establish that it cannot be refined; the item record lists +0 through +10 with Defense 6 to 18. Check the separate upgrade rows for Frostcursed Plate Helm, Frostcursed Plate Gloves and Boots rather than assuming all acquired levels are identical. A Blacksmith handles the documented equipment refinement workflow.
No installed Abyss Core is listed. That is a separate question from whether the actual item supports opening additional sockets, so do not infer zero expandable capacity from that list alone.
Combat Tips
The item record lists Ice Resistance Lv.5, while the set overview lists Lv.3. Check the actual cloak before relying on it as the only cold-protection item; the sources do not establish one combined universal resistance loadout.
The individual pickup overview lists Fire Resistance Lv.3. Keep that snapshot separate from the record's Ice Resistance Lv.5 instead of assuming both are present together.
Check the actual refinement menu; the separate record provides Defense 6 to 18. Focus on matching upgrade levels when comparing the Frostcursed Plate Helm, Gloves or Boots, rather than excluding the cloak solely because of its Unique label.
Pair the Cloak with the rest of the Frost Cursed Plate set for maximum ice resistance coverage. The combined set allows comfortable exploration of the Eye of Ice, the Spire of Frost, and other frozen areas.
See Also
Frost Cursed Plate (full armor set overview)
Frozen Anguish (matching two-handed sword)
Frostcursed Plate Helm (set piece)
Frostcursed Plate Boots (set piece)
Frostcursed Plate Gloves (set piece)
Frostcursed Plate Armor (set piece)
Sanctum of Expiation
Plate Armor
Location: Sanctum of Expiation (full Walkthrough)
The older outer-wall route concerns Sanctum of Expiation, not an independently established Sanctum of Exploration alias. It describes a side pickup without completing the witches storyline and says looting seals the corridor, forcing a fast travel out. That sealed-corridor behavior, the exact approach landmarks and alternate burning inputs below remain earlier route observations rather than universally verified requirements.
Why Grab the Cloak First
Because the chest forces a fast travel out, this is the cleanest first pickup in the speedrun route. The forced jump drops you back at the Gate of Truth, which is also the natural staging point for the next four pieces. Always grab this fast travel point before going in so the post-chest jump lands somewhere useful.
Approach
Start at the Gate of Truth fast travel point. Head north.
Jump down off the cliff past the lone tree, then loop back to the road and ride up toward the sanctum.
Follow the road up the mountain. Going off the path is fine; the road and the off-road slopes both lead to the same approach.
Enemies spawn around the sanctum on first arrival. Clearing them is optional but makes the chest run easier. For floating mages, Blinding Flash plus hold L1 on the square weak point is a near-instant kill.
After the area cutscene, walk to the kiln and turn around.
Run past the vine-covered gateway (do not burn it; that path leads into the sanctum interior, which is not needed for the cloak).
Loop around the outer edge of the sanctum until you reach a doorway with two lanterns and a cracked stone floor.
On the side wall of that doorway is another door covered in red glowing vines. This is the cloak entry.
Burning the Side Door and Looting
Burn the vines with Blinding Flash (L1 plus R1, hold L1 to channel), a fire imbue, or an explosive arrow. After the vines burn off, crouch through the opening, follow the corridor, turn right, and loop around to the chest at the end. The chest is hidden but unmissable once you know where to turn.
What the Chest Contains
Frostcursed Plate Cloak with Ice Resistance Lv.5 in the item record; the pickup and set overviews differ.
The separate record provides a Defense 6-to-18 refinement curve, so the older non-refinable claim is not a universal rule.
Important: Forced Fast Travel
After looting the chest, you are sealed inside the corridor. Open the map and fast travel back to the Gate of Truth (or whichever travel point you prefer) to continue the route to the Chattering Rocks for the helm.