Master Trainer's Touch

Overview

Master Trainer's Touch is a unique pair of gloves in Crimson Desert obtained as a reward for winning a horse race during the Race in Hernand faction quest. These gloves are classified as unrefinable equipment and carry no Abyss Gear slots, which makes them impractical for high-level combat optimization. Their real value lies in their appearance: Master Trainer's Touch is the aesthetic match for the Grey Wolf armor set, the iconic outfit worn by Kliff in the game's box art and promotional materials. For players chasing the complete Grey Wolf look, these gloves are the final piece of the puzzle.

Because Master Trainer's Touch cannot be refined and lacks Abyss slots, it functions primarily as a cosmetic item rather than a competitive piece of armor. Players who want to wear them for the visual style should be aware that equipping them means sacrificing the stat bonuses and Abyss Gear enhancements that other gloves in the game can provide.

Stats

Master Trainer's Touch is classified as a leather glove with no special effects or Abyss Gear slots. The table below outlines its known attributes.

The lack of refinement options and Abyss slots means this item cannot scale with endgame builds. Other gloves in Crimson Desert, such as the Frostcursed Plate Gloves or the Great Thief's Gloves, offer significantly better combat stats and customization through Abyss Gears. Master Trainer's Touch is a trophy item with visual appeal rather than statistical power.

How to Obtain

Master Trainer's Touch is rewarded for completing the Race in Hernand faction quest. This quest involves winning a horse race at Hernand. The race itself is straightforward: the player must outpace a noble opponent on horseback along a set route in the Hernand region. Having a fast, well-leveled horse with good stamina will make the race considerably easier.

However, the Race in Hernand quest does not appear in the faction quest log immediately. It has a chain of prerequisites that must be completed first.

Prerequisites

Unlocking the Race in Hernand quest requires the player to complete several prior quest lines in a specific order. All of these are tied to the Hernand region and the Staglord faction quest chain.

Step 1: Progress the Main Story to Chapter 3

The player must reach Chapter 3 of the main story before the prerequisite side quests become available. Chapter 3 opens up the Hernand region and its faction quest infrastructure.

Step 2: Complete the First Bounty Quest From Hernand Jail

Visit the Hernand jail and pick up the initial bounty quest. Bounty quests task the player with tracking down and defeating a wanted criminal in the region. Completing this first bounty is a gateway requirement that flags the player as an active participant in Hernand's quest ecosystem.

Step 3: Complete the House Roberts Quest Line

The House Roberts quest line must be finished in its entirety. House Roberts is one of the noble houses operating in the Hernand region, and their quest line involves political intrigue and tasks for the local nobility. Completing this chain opens additional quests in the area, including the House Circus line.

Step 4: Complete the House Circus Quest Line

After finishing the House Roberts quests, the House Circus quest line becomes available through the Staglord. This is a multi-part faction quest chain that must be completed before the horse race unlocks. The House Circus quests involve a series of performances and challenges tied to a traveling circus troupe operating in the Hernand area.

Step 5: Accept and Win the Race in Hernand

Once all prerequisites are met, the Race in Hernand quest becomes available. Accept the quest, ride to the race starting point, and defeat the noble challenger in the horse race to receive Master Trainer's Touch as your reward.

Prerequisite Summary

Connection to the Grey Wolf Set

The Grey Wolf armor set is arguably the most recognizable outfit in Crimson Desert. It is the armor Kliff wears in the game's box art, trailers, and key promotional artwork. The set consists of a cloak, boots, chest piece, and gloves, with each piece obtained through different means.

While the Grey Wolf Cloak and Grey Wolf Leather Boots can be acquired from Lola the tailor in Pailune after reaching Chapter 7, and the chest piece unlocks through building trust with Lola, Master Trainer's Touch is the glove component. It is the only glove in the game that visually matches the rest of the Grey Wolf set, completing the iconic look.

Grey Wolf Set Pieces

Horse Racing Tips

The Race in Hernand is a relatively simple horse race, but coming prepared will ensure a smooth victory. Here are some tips for winning the race and claiming Master Trainer's Touch.

• Level up your horse beforehand. A horse with higher speed and stamina stats will give you a significant advantage. Spend time riding and bonding with your mount before attempting the race.

• Use stamina wisely. Sprinting drains your horse's stamina quickly. Manage your gallop and sprint bursts to maintain speed throughout the entire race rather than burning out early.

• Stay on the path. Cutting corners can sometimes save time, but veering too far off the designated route may result in penalties or lost time navigating terrain. Follow the route markers closely.

• Feed your horse before the race. Keeping your horse well-fed improves its performance. Use feed items from your inventory or visit a stable to top up your mount's condition.

• Consider a legendary horse. If you have already tamed one of Crimson Desert's legendary steeds, they provide a noticeable speed advantage over standard mounts.

Comparison to Other Gloves

Compared to other late-game gloves available in Crimson Desert, Master Trainer's Touch falls short on raw stats. The table below puts it alongside some of the more popular glove options to illustrate the trade-off between style and substance.

As the table shows, Master Trainer's Touch is outclassed by virtually every other endgame glove option in terms of defense, attack, and upgrade potential. Its value is entirely cosmetic. Players who want the complete Grey Wolf aesthetic should keep these gloves in their inventory for fashion setups, while equipping stat-focused gloves for actual combat.

Trivia

• Master Trainer's Touch is one of several pieces of unrefinable "mythical" equipment scattered throughout Crimson Desert. These items typically have unique appearances but limited statistical value.

• The Grey Wolf set is the only armor in the game that matches Kliff's appearance in the official box art and promotional trailers, making it one of the most sought-after cosmetic sets among players.

• The name "Master Trainer's Touch" likely references the equestrian skill required to win the horse race, connecting the item's lore to the method of obtaining it.

• Because the Grey Wolf gloves were the last piece of the set to be widely discovered by the community, there was significant speculation and debate among players about where to find them during the game's early weeks.

Notes

• Master Trainer's Touch cannot be sold or traded to other players. It is permanently bound to the character who completes the race.

• If you are building for endgame combat effectiveness, equip a different pair of gloves with Abyss slots. Switch to Master Trainer's Touch only when you want the Grey Wolf visual appearance.

• The Race in Hernand quest is listed under the House Serkis and House Roberts faction category in the quest log.

Part of the Riding Attire Set

The Master Trainer's Touch is the gloves slot of the larger horse-trust riding set. The full set lineup is:

Master Trainer's Touch (gloves). Awarded by the Hooves Through the Wind mission for House Circus.

Riding Boots. Awarded by the Horse Fair Races mission for House Byron in Demeniss (requires 3/4 House Byron and 6/6 Silver Moon Trade Group completed first).

Riding Attire (chest). Awarded by winning all four races in the championship at the Demeniss horse track.

Leather Riding Hat. Sold by Fiona in Demeniss at reputation 100.

Riding Cloak. Source not yet documented in available guides; expected to be a quest reward, possibly tied to House Byron or the horse track.

Stacking Trust XP Across the Riding Set

Each piece of the riding set has its own trust-XP growth-rate effect, and the effects stack additively across all five slots. The Master Trainer's Touch on its own already gives a noticeable boost to how much trust your horse earns per second of riding, but the full set is where the multiplier becomes dramatic. Empirically, a player wearing every piece of the set can take a level-1 horse to level 2 in under a minute on a normal road ride between the Grey Maze camp and the nearby trading post, while an unequipped rider on the same level-1 horse only earns roughly 15 to 25 percent of a level over the same distance. That works out to roughly five to six times faster trust-XP growth with the full set equipped, which is the difference between an afternoon of grinding and a single short ride for each level.

Equip the gloves alongside any other riding pieces you have already collected. There is no diminishing-returns penalty for stacking the set, so leveling speed climbs steadily with every additional slot you fill.