Headgear
Headgear is one of five Armor slots available in Crimson Desert. Head armor pieces provide defensive stats, movement speed bonuses, and sometimes special effects such as faction disguises. Like all armor, headgear can be upgraded through the Refinement system at the blacksmith in Hernand, and many pieces feature Abyss Core slots for additional stat customization.
Headgear Types
Head armor in Crimson Desert comes in three material categories, each with different strengths:
Cloth Headgear: Lightweight options that typically offer movement speed bonuses rather than raw defense. Cloth headgear is crafted using Cloth Pieces and Fleece, making these pieces easy to produce early in the game.
Leather Headgear: Mid-range options balancing defense with mobility. Leather pieces require hides and bones obtained through hunting.
Plate Helms: The heaviest head armor, offering the highest defense values. Plate helms require ores obtained through mining. Since there is no equipment weight penalty in Crimson Desert, plate armor does not reduce movement speed.
All Headgear Pieces
The following table lists all known headgear pieces. Defense and movement speed values represent base stats before Refinement upgrades.
Name | Type | DEF | Move SPD | Abyss Core Slots | Special Effects | Crafting Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Beltran Plate Helm | Plate | 2 | - | 1 | - | Ores (mining) |
Blackwing Mask | Leather | 4 | Lv.1 | 1 | - | - |
Bolton Plate Helm | Plate | 4 | - | 1 | - | Ores (mining) |
Boren Leather Headgear | Leather | 2 | - | - | - | Hides and Bones (hunting) |
Canta Plate Helm | Plate | 3 | - | 1 | Tinnitus Immunity | Ores (mining) |
Drish Cloth Cap | Cloth | - | Lv.1 | 1 | - | Cloth Pieces x5, Fleece x1 |
Ferman Plate Helm | Plate | 3 | - | 1 | - | Ores (mining) |
Flame Knight's Plate Helm | Plate | 2 | - | 1 | - | Ores (mining) |
Grace Plate Helm | Plate | 2 | - | 1 | - | Ores (mining) |
Hartmann Plate Helm | Plate | 2 | - | 1 | - | Ores (mining) |
Hernandian Crown | Accessory | - | - | - | - | - |
Jackals' Leather Helm | Leather | 3 | Lv.1 | 1 | Hides and Bones (hunting) | |
Labrak Cloth Headgear | Cloth | - | Lv.1 | 1 | - | Cloth Pieces x5, Fleece x1 |
Leather Helm of the Fallen Kingdom | Leather | 3 | - | 1 | Lightning Resistance Lv.1 | Hides and Bones (hunting) |
Mortain Plate Helm | Plate | 2 | - | 1 | - | Ores (mining) |
Raccoon Cloth Hat | Cloth | - | Lv.1 | 1 | - | Cloth Pieces x5, Fleece x1 |
Radein Cloth Cap | Cloth | - | Lv.1 | 1 | - | Cloth Pieces x5, Fleece x1 |
Rivellon Cloth Headgear | Cloth | - | Lv.1 | 1 | - | Cloth Pieces x5, Fleece x1 |
Rueconec Cloth Cap | Cloth | - | Lv.1 | 1 | - | Cloth Pieces x5, Fleece x1 |
Scarlet Blades Gas Mask | Leather | 2 | - | 1 | - | - |
St. Halssius Priest's Hat | Cloth | 3 | Lv.1 | - | - | |
Unyielding Warrior's Plate Helm | Plate | 2 | - | 1 | - | Ores (mining) |
Visione | Special | - | - | - | - | Cannot be crafted |
Ziggurat Cloth Helm | Cloth | - | Lv.1 | 1 | - | Cloth Pieces x5, Fleece x1 |
Refinement and Upgrades
All headgear with a refinement gauge can be upgraded through 10 refinement levels at the blacksmith in Hernand. Each refinement level increases the piece's base defense stat. The materials required depend on the armor type:
Cloth headgear: Cloth Pieces, Fleece, and Feathers
Leather headgear: Hides and Bones from hunting animals
Plate helms: Ores such as Iron Ore, Copper Ore, Gold Ore, and Silver Ore from mining
Higher refinement levels require rarer materials, including Abyss Artifacts obtained by defeating enemies, completing challenges, and finishing quests.
Abyss Core Slots
Most headgear pieces feature one Abyss Core slot that allows players to socket modifiers for additional stat bonuses. Abyss Cores can provide effects such as health regeneration, stamina boosts, and elemental resistance. Visit the Abyss Core NPC to slot or swap cores as needed.
Disguise Headgear
Certain headgear pieces grant disguise effects, allowing the player to blend in with specific factions or groups. These pieces are useful for infiltration missions and can prevent hostile NPCs from attacking on sight.
Jackals' Leather Helm: Grants the Jackal Disguise, letting the player pass as a member of the Jackals faction.
St. Halssius Priest's Hat: Grants the St. Halssius Disguise for blending in with priests and clergy.
Tips
Cloth headgear is the easiest to craft early on, since Cloth Pieces and Fleece can be purchased from the Provisioner's Shop or looted from enemies.
Plate helms offer the highest defense values without any movement speed penalty, making them the strongest option for raw protection.
The Canta Plate Helm's Tinnitus Immunity effect is particularly useful against enemies that inflict stun or disorientation.
Keep disguise headgear in your inventory even if you prefer a stronger helmet. You can swap to it before entering restricted areas.