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11 Overview
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33 The Plate Armor of the Shadows is a Body Armor piece in Crimson Desert. It is part of the Shadows equipment set, a collection of high-tier Armor pieces found in hidden locations. At 13 DEF, it has the highest base defense of any body armor in the game, making it the strongest chest piece available. It also comes pre-equipped with Abyss Gear that grants Petrification Immunity, a flat DEF +3 bonus, and Stamina Regen +2%. Because it can be obtained without fighting any bosses, it is one of the best free pickups in the entire game.
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66 Stats
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88 StatValueTypePlate Body ArmorDefense13Abyss GearPetrification Immunity, Defense +3, Stamina Regen +2%Refinement10 levelsSell Price12.65 Silver
99 At 13 base DEF before any refinement, this is the highest-defense body armor in the game. The Abyss Gear bonuses provide additional defense, stamina recovery, and immunity to petrification effects, making this piece exceptional for both exploration and boss fights.
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1111 Description
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1313 "A plate armor once worn by Beloth, the Darksworn. The darkness clinging to the armor instills fear in those who gaze upon it."
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1515 How to Obtain
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1717 The Plate Armor of the Shadows is found inside a small cave in the Argent Peaks, near the Everfrost Watchtower. The Everfrost Watchtower is located in the northern part of the Everfrost region within Hernand.
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1919 When you reach the area near the watchtower, look for a locked door built into a rock wall in the southern part of the area. To open the door, interact with the nearby lantern to light it. Lighting the lantern lowers the bars blocking the entrance, granting access to the room beyond.
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2121 Inside you will find a treasure chest containing the Plate Armor of the Shadows. No combat is required to obtain this piece; it is a completely free pickup. However, be aware that Bleed Bandits patrol the area outside the cave, so you may need to fight or avoid them on the way in.
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2323 Related Set Pieces
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2525 The Shadows set includes five pieces across all armor slots:
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2727 SlotPieceLocationPlate Helm of the ShadowsHeadgearHoenmark Ruins (defeat Beloth, the Darksworn)Plate Armor of the ShadowsBody ArmorCave near Everfrost WatchtowerPlate Cloak of the ShadowsCloakHidden chamber at Hoenmark RuinsPlate Gloves of the ShadowsGlovesEverfrost CavePlate Boots of the ShadowsFootwearFrostclaw Cave
2828 Early Pickup Route From the Lioncrest Watchtower
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3030 The Plate Armor of the Shadows is one of the most efficient free pickups in an optimized early run. It comes already three-times upgraded with Defense III and Stamina Regen pre-rolled, and its 41 defense cap is the highest of any plate armor in the game. No combat is required at the pickup itself, only travel through a dangerous area.
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3232 Travel Path Through Argen Peaks
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3434 This route starts from the Lioncrest Watchtower abyss crescent that you unlock during the early Hernand questline. Once you have the crescent, climb out of the watchtower and head over the Argen Peaks Sentry Camp ridgeline in the direction of the Abyss Nexus that sits above Hernand. From the nexus, continue over to the Bandit Camp that has a watchtower built in the middle of it. This is the pickup location.
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3636 Rather than fighting the bandits, glide or soar over them and land directly at the tower. You are looking for a barred cave entrance set into the base of the terrain near the tower. The bars look solid, but they are operated by a lantern next to them.
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3838 Lantern Entry
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4040 Light the lantern to lower the bars. The cave opens immediately, and the Plate Armor of the Shadows is sitting inside, already three-times upgraded. Pick it up, walk out, and either glide back toward Hernand or continue the speedrun toward the Frostveil Castle Ruins for the Vow of the Dead King pickup. The two routes share the same Abyss travel corridor, so running them back to back is the most efficient path.
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4242 Because the armor comes pre-rolled at 41 defense with Defense III and Stamina Regen, it immediately replaces whatever body piece a new Kliff is wearing. Combined with the Plate Helm of Cursed Soul and the Vow of the Dead King picked up on the same run, a fresh save can be sitting on endgame body, head, and main weapon within roughly two hours of play.
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4444 Tips
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4747 This is widely considered the best body armor to rush for early in the game. It requires no boss fight, no quest completion, and no special items to obtain. Just travel to the Argent Peaks and light the lantern.At 13 DEF with Petrification Immunity and Stamina Regen, this armor outperforms every other body armor option in the game for raw defense. It remains competitive even in the endgame after full refinement.Combine this with other free Shadows pieces (Plate Boots of the Shadows from Frostclaw Cave and Plate Gloves of the Shadows from Everfrost Cave) for a massive early-game power spike without fighting any bosses.The sell price of 12.65 Silver is high, but selling this armor is not recommended given its unmatched stats.