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Plate Boots of the Fallen Kingdom - Version 12 vs Version 13
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11Overview22334-The Plate Boots of the Fallen Kingdom are a Footwear piece in Crimson Desert. Part of the Fallen Kingdom equipment set, these heavy plate boots provide high defense alongside utility bonuses for stamina management and swimming. At 5 DEF, they tie for one of the highest defense values among all footwear in the game, making them a strong choice for players who want durability without sacrificing mobility.4+The Plate Boots of the Fallen Kingdom are a Footwear piece in Crimson Desert. Part of the Fallen Kingdom equipment set, these heavy plate boots provide high defense alongside utility bonuses for stamina management and climbing. The earlier 12 Attack/5 DEF display is an acquired snapshot rather than the raw +0 value, so it does not establish a highest-in-game Defense ranking among footwear at matching refinement levels.556-The boots are classified as Abyss Gear, meaning they come with pre-equipped Abyss Core slots that grant special passive effects. Their combination of Stamina regeneration and Swim Speed enhancement makes them particularly valuable for exploration-focused builds, especially in the river-heavy terrain surrounding Hernand and the Everfrost region.6+The boots carry installed Abyss Gear, rather than being a socket component themselves. Their occupied Abyss Core entries provide Stamina regeneration and Climb Speed, making them useful for exploration-focused builds, especially in the river-heavy terrain surrounding Hernand and the Everfrost region.7788Stats9910-StatValueTypePlate FootwearAttack12Defense5Special EffectsStamina Regen +2%, Swim Speed Multiplier 2.0%Abyss Core SlotsAvailable (requires Abyss Core installation via a Witch)Refinement10 levelsSell Price6.28 Silver10+StatValueTypePlate FootwearAttack10 at +0 to 34 at +10; older acquired 12 separateDefense4 at +0 to 21 at +10; older acquired 5 separateSpecial EffectsStamina Regen +2%, Climb Speed Multiplier 2.0%Abyss Core SlotsAvailable (requires Abyss Core installation via a Witch)Refinement10 levelsSell Price6.28 Silver1111How to Obtain121213+The guide documents the waterfall above the first N in Hernand on the map, Stab through the water and a sparkling chest ahead in Nightstorm Cave. It displays Attack 12/Defense 5 with Stamina Regen +2% and Climb Speed Multiplier 2.0%, and no separate special effect. The raw record instead starts at Attack 10/Defense 4 and reaches 34/21 at +10. Quentin is a named seller; a Smith recipe lists 10 Abyss Cells plus any three eligible sealed Power Core items total. First vendor/recipe unlocks and the older exact sell-price or no-enemy guarantee are not established by these references.14+1315The Plate Boots of the Fallen Kingdom are found inside Nightstorm Cave, a waterfall cave located in the Haunted Hill area northwest of Hernand City, up into the mountains. The cave sits just above the first "N" in "Hernand" on the world map.14161517To reach the cave, follow the river westward from Hernand until you spot a waterfall cascading down the mountainside. Nightstorm Cave is hidden behind this waterfall. At night, the roar of the water and the wind combine to create a storm-like resonance that echoes through the cave, which is how the cave gets its name.16181719Entering the Cave18201921Like most waterfall caves in Pywel, you cannot simply walk through the water. You need to use the Stab ability (R1 + Triangle on controller) while facing the waterfall to force your way through the water current. This armed skill is unlocked by default for all three playable characters, so no special prerequisites are required. Stand directly in front of the waterfall, lock onto it, and execute the Stab to push through into the hidden chamber.20222123Inside the cave, you will find a treasure chest containing the Plate Boots of the Fallen Kingdom. There are no enemies guarding the chest, making this a straightforward pickup once you know the location.22242325Abyss Gear Properties242625-As a piece of Abyss Gear, the Plate Boots of the Fallen Kingdom come with Abyss Core slots that can be filled to grant additional passive bonuses. The boots' Abyss Gear effects focus on Stamina Regen and Climb Speed, making them especially useful for traversal and exploration.27+As footwear carrying installed Abyss Gear, the Plate Boots of the Fallen Kingdom have occupied Vigor I and Ascent I entries. Their Abyss Gear effects focus on Stamina Regen and Climb Speed, making them especially useful for traversal and exploration.26282729To slot Abyss Cores into the boots, you must visit one of the Witches found throughout the world. Abyss Cores are consumable items that can be obtained from hidden chests in the overworld, Abyss dungeons, and various treasure locations. The core effects on these boots are particularly well-suited for players who spend a lot of time exploring mountainous terrain and climbing, since the Climb Speed bonus stacks with their base Stamina Regen to keep you moving vertically for longer.28302931Notable compatible Abyss Cores for footwear include Vigor I (Stamina Regen +2%) and Ascent I (Climb Speed Multiplier 2.0%), both of which complement the boots' existing stat profile. Players can also slot attack-speed or resistance cores depending on their build.30323133Fallen Kingdom Set323433-The Plate Boots of the Fallen Kingdom belong to the Fallen Kingdom Set, a collection of armor pieces scattered across several waterfall caves in the mountains surrounding Hernand. All five pieces can be collected early in the game, making the Fallen Kingdom set one of the best free armor sets available in the early stages of your adventure.35+The Plate Boots of the Fallen Kingdom belong to the Fallen Kingdom Set, a collection of armor pieces scattered across several waterfall caves in the mountains surrounding Hernand. The cloak instead has a documented crawlspace route in Icemoor Castle Ruins. These are separate pickup routes; the older early-game collection assessment is not proof that every piece is in a waterfall cave. The Fallen Kingdom set is described in the older recommendation as one of the best free early-game armor sets, rather than a newly tested ranking.34363537SlotPieceLocationHelmLeather Helm of the Fallen KingdomSanctum of Benediction, south of HernandCloakLeather Cloak of the Fallen KingdomIcemoor Castle Ruins, north of HernandArmorLeather Armor of the Fallen KingdomFrozen Soul Cavern, far west of HernandGlovesPlate Gloves of the Fallen KingdomStarlight Storm Cave, west of HernandBootsPlate Boots of the Fallen KingdomNightstorm Cave, Haunted Hill36-All of the Fallen Kingdom caves are located in the mountains and highlands around Hernand. Each cave is accessed by using the Stab ability to pass through a waterfall entrance. Players who want to collect the complete set can do so in a single exploration trip by traveling west and northwest from Hernand City.38+The earlier route plan groups the Fallen Kingdom pickups around Hernand, but they do not all share a waterfall entrance. The boots guide documents Stab at Nightstorm Cave. The cloak guide instead uses an Icemoor Castle Ruins crawlspace and Force Palm on wooden planks. Keep those entry methods distinct when planning a full-set trip.37393840Comparison with Other Boots394140-At 5 DEF, the Plate Boots of the Fallen Kingdom tie with the Plate Boots of the Shadows for the highest defense value among footwear. However, the two sets offer different utility bonuses. The Shadows boots provide different special effects oriented toward combat, while the Fallen Kingdom boots focus on exploration utility with Stamina Regen and Swim Speed.42+The earlier 5 DEF acquired display is compared with Plate Boots of the Shadows below, but it does not establish the highest footwear Defense at equal refinement. The Fallen Kingdom boots list installed Stamina Regen and Climb Speed; the earlier Swim Speed claim is not their recorded effect.414342-For players who prioritize exploration and traversal over raw combat bonuses, the Plate Boots of the Fallen Kingdom are the stronger choice. The Stamina Regen helps with climbing, sprinting, and dodging, while the Swim Speed bonus is useful when crossing rivers and lakes in the Hernand Region and beyond.44+For players who prioritize exploration and traversal, the installed Vigor I and Ascent I give Stamina recovery and a climbing bonus. Compare the actual refinement level and compatible gears when choosing equipment for the Hernand Region and beyond.43454446Tips454746-Swim Speed Multiplier 2.0% makes these boots helpful for water traversal, which is common in areas with rivers and coastlines throughout Pywel.Stamina Regen +2% helps sustain combat actions, exploration sprinting, climbing, and dodging. This passive regeneration is always active, providing a steady stream of stamina recovery during and between encounters.Because Nightstorm Cave requires only the Stab ability (which is unlocked from the start), you can grab these boots very early in the game before tackling any major story missions.Pair the Stamina Regen from these boots with Abyss Cores like Vigor I or Spirit and Stamina Transference to create a build that rarely runs out of stamina during extended combat.The Refinement System allows you to upgrade these boots through 10 refinement levels, further increasing their base stats. Prioritize refinement if you plan to keep the Fallen Kingdom set equipped for a long time.Consider collecting the entire Fallen Kingdom set in one trip. Start from Hernand and head northwest to Nightstorm Cave for the boots, then west to Starlight Storm Cave for the gloves, and continue farther west to Frozen Soul Cavern for the leather armor.48+Climb Speed Multiplier 2.0% supports climbing rather than swimming; this corrects the earlier water-traversal claim for these boots in Pywel.Stamina Regen +2% helps sustain combat actions, exploration sprinting, climbing, and dodging. This passive regeneration is always active, providing a steady stream of stamina recovery during and between encounters.Because Nightstorm Cave requires only the Stab ability (which is unlocked from the start), you can grab these boots very early in the game before tackling any major story missions.Vigor I is already installed, so do not count its recovery twice. The earlier suggestion mentions Vigor I or Spirit and Stamina Transference, but the Gear guide lists Spirit Transference and Stamina Transference for Weapons, not footwear. Do not treat them as compatible boot sockets.The Refinement System allows you to upgrade these boots through 10 refinement levels, further increasing their base stats. Prioritize refinement if you plan to keep the Fallen Kingdom set equipped for a long time.Consider collecting the entire Fallen Kingdom set in one trip. Start from Hernand and head northwest to Nightstorm Cave for the boots, then west to Starlight Storm Cave for the gloves, and continue farther west to Frozen Soul Cavern for the leather armor.47494850Database Stats495150-Grade: T5 · Slot: FOOTWEAR · Wearer: KLIFF · Max Defense: 3452+Grade: T5; Slot: footwear; recorded wearers: Kliff and Oongka; Attack 10 to 34 and Defense 4 to 2151535254Socket Effects53555456SocketEffectVigor IStamina Regen +2%Ascent IClimb Speed 2%5557Refinement Levels565857-LevelDefensePrice (Silver)Materials+0104None+11251x Iron Ore+21462x Iron Ore+31673x Iron Ore, 2x Short Hair Hide+41894x Iron Ore, 4x Short Hair Hide+520115x Iron Ore, 6x Short Hair Hide, 1x Fang, 1x Abyss Artifact+622136x Iron Ore, 8x Short Hair Hide, 2x Fang, 1x Abyss Artifact+724157x Iron Ore, 10x Short Hair Hide, 3x Fang, 1x Abyss Artifact+826179x Iron Ore, 14x Short Hair Hide, 4x Fang, 1x Bismuth Ore, 1x Abyss Artifact+9291912x Iron Ore, 20x Short Hair Hide, 6x Fang, 3x Bismuth Ore, 1x Abyss Artifact+1034211x Aeserion's Scale, 1x Abyss Artifact59+LevelAttackDefenseMaterials+0104None+11251x Iron Ore+21462x Iron Ore+31673x Iron Ore, 2x Short Hair Hide+41894x Iron Ore, 4x Short Hair Hide+520115x Iron Ore, 6x Short Hair Hide, 1x Fang, 1x Abyss Artifact+622136x Iron Ore, 8x Short Hair Hide, 2x Fang, 1x Abyss Artifact+724157x Iron Ore, 10x Short Hair Hide, 3x Fang, 1x Abyss Artifact+826179x Iron Ore, 14x Short Hair Hide, 4x Fang, 1x Bismuth Ore, 1x Abyss Artifact+9291912x Iron Ore, 20x Short Hair Hide, 6x Fang, 3x Bismuth Ore, 1x Abyss Artifact+1034211x Aeserion's Scale, 1x Abyss Artifact5860Crafted at: Smith.