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Valortread Armor Set
May 20, 2026 at 04:07 AM
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The Valortread Armor Set is a five-piece Epic plate armor collection in Crimson Desert, exclusive to Oongka. Widely regarded as one of the best-looking armor sets in the game, it features gold-plated surfaces, a horned helmet, and bladed pauldrons that give the wearer an imposing, battle-hardened appearance. The entire set is obtained from a single chest inside Torchlight Cabin after completing the Legendary Animals quest chain for House Celeste in the Hernand region.
Beyond its visual appeal, the Valortread set provides a strong combination of defense, Ice Resistance, and Fire Resistance. The set also features Climb and Swim Speed Multipliers in its Abyss Gear sockets, making it a solid pick for exploration-heavy playstyles. Since all armor in Crimson Desert reaches the same stat ceiling at maximum refinement level, the Valortread set is ultimately a cosmetic choice at endgame, but its resistances and utility perks make it a competitive option throughout the mid-game.
All five pieces are found together in a single treasure chest inside Torchlight Cabin after completing the Legendary Animals quest chain.
Piece | Slot | Rarity | |
|---|---|---|---|
Epic | 2 →21 | ||
Epic | 4 →41 | ||
Epic | 2 →19 | ||
Epic | 2 →19 | ||
Cloak | Epic | Varies |
Ice and Fire Resistance: Multiple pieces in the set provide both Ice Resistance and Fire Resistance, giving broad elemental coverage against two of the most common damage types.
Daze Protection: The helm provides protection against crowd-control effects like daze, which is particularly useful during boss encounters.
Offensive Gloves: The gloves stand out for their attack stat contribution, giving a noticeable offensive boost alongside defensive utility.
Exploration Utility: The set's Abyss Gear sockets include Climb and Swim Speed Multipliers, which improve traversal speed during exploration.
Cosmetic Endgame: At maximum refinement, all armor in Crimson Desert reaches the same stat values. The Valortread set remains popular at endgame purely for its striking visual design.
The Valortread Armor Set is the final reward of the Legendary Animals quest chain, which is part of the House Celeste faction questline in Hernand. The quest chain involves befriending a series of hunters and eventually defeating the Legendary Black Lion.
The Legendary Animals quest does not become available immediately. You need to progress through the House Celeste questline, typically completing around 13 missions before the hunter NPC spawns. Additionally, progress in other Hernand house quest chains may be required. Players have reported needing to advance in the Kharonso Troll Alliance, House Grace, and Baggers Alliance questlines before the starting NPC appears.
Travel to Lioncrest Manor in Hernand.
Look for the hunter NPC standing in front of the manor, on the right side near the fence. This NPC may not spawn until you have completed enough House Celeste missions and progressed through other Hernand faction questlines.
Speak to the hunter to begin the Rumors About Legendary Animals quest.
Befriend the first group of hunters through dialogue and completing small tasks.
Follow the quest chain as it leads you to additional hunter NPCs in the region.
The final hunter is located at Torchlight Cabin. Befriend him and provide two bottles of wine.
Read the Black Lion Observation Log to trigger the hunt quest.
Track and defeat the Legendary Black Lion. This is a challenging boss fight that requires preparation.
After the hunt, return to Torchlight Cabin. A ladder now appears, granting access to an upper area. A treasure chest spawns inside the cabin containing all five pieces of the Valortread Armor Set.
Completing the Legendary Animals quest chain unlocks additional content. The quest that awards the Storm Fang Abyss Gear (via the Goldbranch Plate Crown) becomes available after finishing the Legendary Animals questline. Travel to Hillside Manor in the City of Hernand and speak to the guard with the orange collar marker to begin the follow-up quest that leads to the Bloodied Sanctum.
If the hunter NPC near Lioncrest Manor has not spawned, continue completing other faction questlines in Hernand. The NPC appears after sufficient progress across multiple houses.
The Legendary Black Lion fight can be tough. Make sure Oongka has upgraded weapons and defensive gear before attempting the hunt.
At maximum refinement level, all armor in the game reaches the same stats. The Valortread set is primarily a cosmetic choice at that point, so choose it if you enjoy its gold-plated warrior aesthetic.
After collecting the Valortread set, do not forget to start the follow-up quest for Storm Fang at Hillside Manor. The rewards from the Bloodied Sanctum are well worth the effort.
The set's Ice and Fire Resistance makes it a strong pick for areas with elemental hazards. Equip it before heading into regions with fire or ice-themed enemies.
