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Plate Armor of the World, Vol. I - Version 8 vs Version 9
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11Overview22Plate Armor of the World, Vol. I is a crafting manual in Crimson Desert that teaches plate armor forging recipes for the Smithy. It is the first volume in the Plate Armor of the World series and covers a complete set of protective gear: body armor, headgear, footwear, gloves, and a cloak. Each piece has its own material requirements, giving Kliff a full defensive loadout from a single crafting book.44Plate armor provides the heaviest physical protection of any armor type in the game. While it reduces incoming damage significantly, heavier pieces may affect stamina usage and movement speed. Balancing protection with mobility is a key part of the combat system in Crimson Desert.66How to Obtain88This manual can be purchased from equipment vendors in Hernand, including Rhett at the Hernand Equipment Shop. It is available early in the game at a modest silver price. Like all crafting books, additional copies can also be discovered while exploring Pywel. A book icon appears on the mini-map whenever you are close to a crafting manual.1010Certain side quests may also reward crafting manuals upon completion, so it is worth clearing early requests as soon as they become available.1212Crafting Station1414All plate armor recipes from this volume are forged at the Smithy. Visit a blacksmith such as Turnali in Hernand, select the crafting option, and choose the armor piece you want. Crafting does not require any currency; only the listed materials are consumed.1616Materials Required1818This volume contains recipes for five equipment slots, each with different material costs. The body armor requires the most resources, while headgear, footwear, and gloves need fewer ores. The cloak is unique in that it blends metal with cloth and fleece.2020Body Armor2222MaterialQuantitySourceIron Ore5Mining ore deposits throughout PywelCopper Ore2Mining copper veins, vendors2424Headgear, Footwear, and Gloves2525MaterialQuantitySourceIron Ore3Mining ore deposits throughout PywelCopper Ore1Mining copper veins, vendors2727Each accessory piece (headgear, footwear, and gloves) costs the same amount of ore, making it straightforward to craft the entire set in one smithing session.2828Cloak3030MaterialQuantitySourceIron Ore1Mining ore depositsCloth Pieces9Looted from enemies, purchased from vendorsFleece2Skinning sheep and goats3232The cloak recipe is the only one in this volume that uses fabric-based materials. Cloth Pieces can be looted from defeated enemies or bought from merchants, while Fleece is obtained by skinning livestock such as sheep and goats found across the countryside.3333Total Materials for Full Set3535To craft every piece of armor unlocked by this manual in a single trip, you will need:3737MaterialTotal QuantityIron Ore15Copper Ore5Cloth Pieces9Fleece23939That total breaks down as: 5 Iron Ore and 2 Copper Ore for body armor, 3 Iron Ore and 1 Copper Ore each for headgear, footwear, and gloves (9 Iron Ore and 3 Copper Ore combined), plus 1 Iron Ore, 9 Cloth Pieces, and 2 Fleece for the cloak.4040Recipes Unlocked4242Reading this manual adds the following plate armor recipes to the Smithy crafting menu:4444EquipmentSlotNotesNorthern Fighter's Chain MailBody ArmorHeavy-duty chain mail worn by fighters in the northern reaches of PywelNorthern Fighter's HelmHeadgearProtective headgear matching the chain mail setNorthern Fighter's BootsFootwearSturdy boots with reinforced metal platingNorthern Fighter's GauntletsGlovesMetal gauntlets providing protection for the hands and wristsNorthern Fighter's CloakCloaksA lined cloak reinforced with a thin iron frame4646Refinement4747All armor pieces crafted from this volume can be upgraded through refinement at the Smithy. Armor refinement uses the same type of materials as the initial craft: ores for metal pieces and cloth materials for the cloak. Levels 1 through 4 use standard materials, while level 5 and above requires Abyss Artifacts. You can also sacrifice a duplicate armor piece to cover the refinement cost.4949Tips5151Crafting the full five-piece set from this single manual gives you a strong early-game defensive loadout. Prioritize the body armor first, as it provides the largest defense boost.Iron Ore and Copper Ore are easy to stockpile early on through mining. Hit every ore deposit you pass while traveling between quest objectives.The cloak recipe is the only piece in this volume that requires Cloth Pieces and Fleece. If you are short on those materials, craft the four metal pieces first and come back for the cloak later.Later volumes in the Plate Armor of the World series unlock heavier armor with better stats but require rarer materials like Bloodstone.5353Related Articles5555Crafting ManualsCraftingArmorBody ArmorHeadgearFootwearGlovesCloaksSmithyEquipment Refinement
