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Pitch Black Plate Cloak of Shadows - Version 7 vs Version 8
Jun 9, 2026, 12:49 AM
Removed duplicate in-body wikilinks
Oct 29, 2026, 02:14 PM
Correct the double-counted Defense and document the Chapter 7 full-set reward alternative.
11Overview22The Pitch Black Plate Cloak of Shadows is a cloak in Crimson Desert classified as a Hidden Treasure. It is one of five pieces belonging to the Armor of the Shadows set, a collection of pitch-black equipment scattered across the Hernand region. The cloak provides a base defense of 3 with an additional +3 from refinement and grants Fire Resistance Lv. 7, which significantly reduces incoming fire damage from both enemies and environmental hazards.3+The Pitch Black Plate Cloak of Shadows is a cloak in Crimson Desert classified as a Hidden Treasure. It is one of five pieces belonging to the Armor of the Shadows set, a collection of pitch-black equipment scattered across the Hernand region. The guide displays Defense 3; the raw curve starts at 0 and reaches 12. Do not add a second generic +3 refinement bonus to that display. It grants Fire Resistance Lv. 7, which significantly reduces incoming fire damage from both enemies and environmental hazards.44Unlike many other high-tier equipment pieces, the Pitch Black Plate Cloak of Shadows does not require defeating any enemies or completing any quests. It is obtained purely through exploration and the use of the Force Palm ability to access a hidden underground chamber within the Hoenmark Ruins. This makes it one of the easier pieces of the Armor of the Shadows set to acquire early in the game, provided you have already unlocked Force Palm.66Stats88AttributeValueTypeCloakRarityHidden TreasureDefense (Base)3Defense (Refinement)+3Total Defense6Special BonusFire Resistance Lv. 7Sell Value8.299+AttributeValueTypeCloakRarityHidden TreasureDefense (recorded +0)0; guide acquired display 3Defense (recorded +10)12Earlier 3 + 3 total6 was a double-counted estimate; compare exact levelsSpecial BonusFire Resistance Lv. 7Sell Value8.2910-The combined defense of 6 (3 base plus 3 from refinement) makes this a solid defensive piece for the early-to-mid game. The Fire Resistance Lv. 7 bonus is especially valuable in areas with fire-based enemies and environmental fire hazards, providing a noticeable survivability boost in those encounters.10+The guide displays Defense 3, while the exact progression goes from 0 at +0 to 12 at +10. Those are source-specific displays, not proof that 3 base plus another 3 is the equipped total. Fire Resistance Lv.7 is listed by both sources and is a reason to consider this cloak for fire-heavy encounters.1111Location1313The Pitch Black Plate Cloak of Shadows is found inside a hidden chamber in the Hoenmark Ruins, located northwest of Hernand. On the map, the ruins sit near the "H" marker for the Hernand region. The specific spot is an elevated, snow-covered flat section among the ruins where a rectangular floor tile has a noticeably tighter and denser brick pattern compared to the surrounding stonework.1515Be aware that the Hoenmark Ruins area is affected by a blizzard, which will deal passive damage over time. It is recommended to bring food or equip ice-resistant gear before heading to this location to offset the cold damage while exploring.1717How to Obtain1919The dedicated guide names this item Plate Cloak of the Shadows. It places the chest under the only tiled floor in Hoenmark Ruins north of Hernand: crouch on the tiles, use Force Palm, then loot the hidden room. It also explicitly lists Beloth during Chapter 7 White Blizzard as an alternate source for the cloak and all other Shadows armor pieces. The record names Quentin and a Smith recipe of 30 Abyss Cells plus any three eligible sealed Power Core items total. The older candle-exit mechanism, precise early-story gate and blizzard damage account remain separate unverified route details.21+Requirements2123The Force Palm ability must be unlocked. Force Palm is learned during the Chapter 1 main quest "Traces" when Kliff revisits the Abyss and encounters an Axiom Force puzzle.2325Step-by-Step Instructions2527Travel northwest from Hernand to the Hoenmark Ruins.Locate the elevated, snow-covered flat section of the ruins. Look for a rectangular floor tile that has a tighter, denser brick pattern than the rest of the stonework.Crouch near the marked tile and use the Force Palm ability on the patterned area. This will break open the floor section.Drop down into the underground chamber below.Open the treasure chest inside the chamber to obtain the Pitch Black Plate Cloak of Shadows.To exit, interact with the candle positioned on the left side of the room. Lighting it triggers a mechanism that lowers the front gate, allowing you to leave without backtracking.2729The entire process requires no combat. The only prerequisite is having the Force Palm ability unlocked, which makes this cloak accessible relatively early in the game.2931Fire Resistance Lv. 73133The Fire Resistance Lv. 7 bonus on this cloak reduces damage taken from fire-based sources. This includes direct fire attacks from enemies, fire breath from certain bosses, and environmental fire hazards such as burning ground and lava. The resistance is passive and active at all times while the cloak is equipped.3335This makes the Pitch Black Plate Cloak of Shadows particularly useful in regions or dungeons where fire damage is prevalent. Players heading into encounters with fire-elemental enemies or exploring volcanic areas will benefit significantly from equipping this cloak.3537Armor of the Shadows Set3739The Pitch Black Plate Cloak of Shadows is one of five pieces in the Armor of the Shadows set. All five pieces share a distinct pitch-black appearance. The other four pieces of the set are:3941PieceLocationRequirementPlate Helm of the ShadowsHoenmark RuinsDefeat Beloth the Darksworn (Chapter 6 boss)Plate Armor of the ShadowsCave in The Argent Peaks, near the Everfrost WatchtowerLight the nearby brazier to lower the spikesPlate Gloves of the ShadowsEverfrost CaveNavigate to the far east area of HernandPlate Boots of the ShadowsFrostclaw Cave, west of HernandUse Stab ability to breach the waterfall42+PieceLocationRequirementPlate Helm of the ShadowsHoenmark RuinsDefeat Beloth the Darksworn (Chapter 7 White Blizzard route; full set reward)Plate Armor of the ShadowsCave in The Argent Peaks, near the Everfrost WatchtowerLight the nearby brazier to lower the spikesPlate Gloves of the ShadowsEverfrost CaveNavigate to the far east area of HernandPlate Boots of the ShadowsFrostclaw Cave, west of HernandUse Stab ability to breach the waterfall41-Most pieces of the set can be obtained through exploration without combat. The notable exception is the Plate Helm of the Shadows, which requires completing Chapter 6 and defeating the boss Beloth the Darksworn at the Hoenmark Ruins.43+The cloak has a documented exploration route. The guide also gives a Beloth full-set reward, which includes the Plate Helm of the Shadows and the other four Shadows pieces in Chapter 7 White Blizzard. This corrects the older Chapter 6/helm-only account; it does not turn every exploration pickup into a boss requirement.4244Tips4446Bring food for the blizzard. The Hoenmark Ruins area has an active blizzard that deals passive cold damage. Bring healing food or equip ice-resistant armor to stay healthy while exploring.Look for the brick pattern. The breakable floor tile has a noticeably different brick pattern compared to the surrounding area. If you are having trouble finding it, look for a rectangular section with tighter, denser brickwork on the elevated flat area of the ruins.Keep it rather than sell it. While the sell value of 8.29 might seem tempting, the Fire Resistance Lv. 7 bonus provides far more value in actual gameplay, especially during the early-to-mid game where fire damage can be dangerous.Pair with other fire-resistant gear. Stacking fire resistance from multiple equipment pieces and the Refinement System can make you highly resistant to fire damage for specific encounters.Combine with other Shadow pieces. You can collect the Plate Boots, Plate Armor, and Plate Gloves of the Shadows early on through exploration. The Plate Helm requires reaching Chapter 6.47+Bring food for the blizzard. The Hoenmark Ruins area has an active blizzard that deals passive cold damage. Bring healing food or equip ice-resistant armor to stay healthy while exploring.Look for the brick pattern. The breakable floor tile has a noticeably different brick pattern compared to the surrounding area. If you are having trouble finding it, look for a rectangular section with tighter, denser brickwork on the elevated flat area of the ruins.Keep it rather than sell it. While the sell value of 8.29 might seem tempting, the Fire Resistance Lv. 7 bonus provides far more value in actual gameplay, especially during the early-to-mid game where fire damage can be dangerous.Pair with other fire-resistant gear. Stacking fire resistance from multiple equipment pieces and the Refinement System can make you highly resistant to fire damage for specific encounters.Combine with other Shadow pieces. You can collect the Plate Boots, Plate Armor, and Plate Gloves of the Shadows early on through exploration. The Plate Helm also has a Beloth reward route in Chapter 7; the guide says defeating him rewards all five Shadows pieces, not only the helm.4648Related Articles4850Armor of the Shadows - Full set overview and all piece locationsCloaks - All cloak equipment in Crimson DesertArmor - Complete armor guideForce Palm - The ability required to access this cloakHoenmark Ruins - The location where this cloak is foundHernand - The nearest major settlementRefinement System - How refinement bonuses work on equipmentElemental Effects - Fire resistance and other elemental damage typesHidden Treasures - Guide to finding hidden treasure itemsBeloth the Darksworn - Chapter 6 boss who drops the Shadow Helm51+Armor of the Shadows - Full set overview and all piece locationsCloaks - All cloak equipment in Crimson DesertArmor - Complete armor guideForce Palm - The ability required to access this cloakHoenmark Ruins - The location where this cloak is foundHernand - The nearest major settlementRefinement System - How refinement bonuses work on equipmentElemental Effects - Fire resistance and other elemental damage typesHidden Treasures - Guide to finding hidden treasure itemsBeloth the Darksworn - Chapter 7 White Blizzard boss with a full Shadows set reward