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Overview

The Frostcursed Plate Cloak is a Plate Armor shoulder piece in Crimson Desert. It belongs to the Frost Cursed Plate armor set and provides the highest single-piece Ice Resistance bonus in the set at Level 5, alongside Level 3 Fire Resistance. 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, meaning it cannot be refined at a Blacksmith and does not support Abyss Core slots. Its stats are fixed at the values shown when you pick it up. Despite this limitation, the dual resistance bonuses make it one of the most useful cloaks for cold-environment exploration.

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."

Frostcursed Plate Cloak armor icon from Crimson Desert

Base Stats

The following table lists the Frostcursed Plate Cloak's fixed stats. Since this is a Unique item, these values cannot be changed through Refinement.

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 (non-refinable)
Abyss Core Slots	None
Sell Price	4.42 Silver Coins

At 3 DEF and no offensive stats, the Cloak has the lowest raw defense of any piece in the Frostcursed Plate set. Its strength lies entirely in its resistance bonuses.

Special Effects

Effect	Description
Ice Resistance Lv 5	Provides Level 5 Ice Resistance, significantly reducing frost damage from cold environments and ice-element enemy attacks
Fire Resistance Lv 3	Provides Level 3 Fire Resistance, reducing damage from fire-element sources

The Ice Resistance Level 5 is the highest ice resistance value on any single piece in the Frostcursed Plate set, surpassing even the body armor's Level 7 on a per-slot basis when you consider that the Cloak occupies the shoulder slot rather than the chest. Combined with the Frostcursed Plate Armor (Ice Resistance Lv 7) and the Frostcursed Plate Gloves (Ice Resistance Lv 1), wearing all three provides enough cold protection to survive the harshest blizzards in Demeniss.

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
Blinding Flash	L1+R1+L1 (PS) / LB+RB+LB (Xbox)	Burns away thorned vines blocking the tunnel entrance

Refinement

The Frostcursed Plate Cloak is a Unique item and cannot be refined. Its stats are locked at the values listed above. This sets it apart from the Frostcursed Plate Helm, Frostcursed Plate Gloves, and Frostcursed Plate Boots, which all start at Refinement Level 3 and can be upgraded at a Blacksmith.

The Cloak also does not support Abyss Core slots, so there is no way to add additional effects to it. What you pick up from the chest is exactly what you get.

Combat Tips

The Cloak's Ice Resistance Lv 5 is enough on its own to noticeably reduce frost damage in cold zones. If you only have time to grab one Frostcursed piece before heading north, the Cloak and the body armor offer the most immediate cold protection.
Fire Resistance Lv 3 helps in the Sanctum of Flame and against fire-element bosses. Keep the Cloak in your inventory even if you switch to another shoulder piece for general combat.
Since the Cloak cannot be refined, do not spend resources trying to improve it. Focus refinement materials on the Frostcursed Plate Helm, Gloves, or Boots instead.
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.

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