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Ziggurat Leather Armor
March 27, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Fixed 5 broken wikilinks: abyss-gears -> abyss-gear, blacksmith -> blacksmiths, blacksmith -> blacksmiths, refining-system -> gear-refinement, refining-system -> gear-refinement
The Ziggurat Leather Armor is a mid-tier chest armor piece in Crimson Desert belonging to the leather armor weight class. With 5 Defense and Lightning Resistance Lv. 1, it represents a clear step up from the entry-level 3 DEF leather chest pieces like the Matana Leather Armor and Ynitium Leather Armor, while sitting below the high-end options like the Leather Armor of the Fallen Kingdom (7 DEF) and the Blackwing Leather Armor (12 DEF).
The "Ziggurat" name is shared with the Ziggurat Cloth Helm, suggesting these pieces may originate from the same region or faction within Pywel. However, the two pieces belong to different armor weight classes: the Ziggurat Cloth Helm is cloth (granting Ice Resistance), while the Ziggurat Leather Armor is leather (granting Lightning Resistance).
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Equipment Type | Chest Armor (Leather) |
Defense (DEF) | 5 |
Attack (ATK) | 0 |
Attack Speed | 0 |
Movement Speed | 0 |
Critical Rate | 0 |
Lightning Resistance | Lv. 1 |
Ice Resistance | 0 |
Fire Resistance | 0 |
Special Effects | None |
At 5 DEF, the Ziggurat Leather Armor offers nearly double the protection of entry-level leather chest pieces (3 DEF). Combined with its Lightning Resistance Lv. 1, it provides a solid balance of physical and elemental defense for mid-game content.
The Ziggurat Leather Armor does not include Abyss Gear sockets by default. Players who want Abyss Gear customization on their chest armor should consider the Blackwing Leather Armor or the Leather Armor of the Fallen Kingdom, both of which offer Abyss Core sockets alongside higher defense.
The Ziggurat Leather Armor can be acquired through standard gameplay progression. Common methods for obtaining leather chest armor in Crimson Desert include:
Vendors: Equipment merchants in cities and settlements throughout Pywel stock various armor pieces. Check vendor inventories regularly as you visit new regions and progress the story.
Treasure chests: Explore dungeons, ruins, caves, and hidden areas across the open world. Mid-tier armor is commonly found in treasure chests located in more challenging areas.
Crafting: Leather armor can be crafted at a Blacksmith once the appropriate crafting manual has been examined. The Ziggurat Leather Armor may be unlocked through one of the "Leather Armors of the World" volumes.
The Ziggurat Leather Armor occupies the mid-tier bracket among leather body armor options. Below is a comparison across the defense range.
Chest Armor | DEF | Key Stats |
|---|---|---|
3 | Lightning Res Lv. 1 | |
3 | Lightning Res Lv. 1 | |
Ziggurat Leather Armor | 5 | Lightning Res Lv. 1 |
5 | Lightning Res Lv. 1 | |
7 | Lightning Res Lv. 1 | |
9 | Lightning Res Lv. 1 | |
12 | Lightning Res Lv. 1, Move Speed Lv. 1 |
The Ziggurat Leather Armor shares its 5 DEF tier with the Duskfang Leather Armor. Both provide the same defensive stats. The next meaningful upgrade is the Leather Armor of the Fallen Kingdom at 7 DEF, which can be found in the Frozen Soul Cave through a waterfall passage.
The Ziggurat name appears on at least one other armor piece in the game:
Ziggurat Cloth Helm (Headgear, Cloth): A cloth headgear piece with Ice Resistance. Since it is cloth rather than leather, it complements a mixed-resistance loadout rather than stacking with the Ziggurat Leather Armor's Lightning Resistance.
Players can equip both the Ziggurat Cloth Helm and the Ziggurat Leather Armor simultaneously. This combination provides Ice Resistance from the cloth helm and Lightning Resistance from the leather armor, covering two elemental damage types at once.
The Ziggurat Leather Armor can be refined at a Blacksmith to increase its base defense. Starting at 5 DEF, refinement can push it closer to the defense values of higher-tier leather armor. Refinement costs Silver Coins and crafting materials, scaling with each level. See the Refining System page for full details.
The Ziggurat Leather Armor is a strong mid-game upgrade over the 3 DEF starter leather chest pieces. Equip it as soon as you find or craft it.
Pair the Ziggurat Leather Armor with the Ziggurat Cloth Helm for dual elemental coverage: Lightning Resistance from the armor and Ice Resistance from the helm.
Refining this armor before tackling mid-game dungeons and boss fights is recommended, as the defense gains from refinement are more impactful on mid-tier gear.
Look to upgrade to the Leather Armor of the Fallen Kingdom (7 DEF) or the Blackwing Leather Armor (12 DEF) once you reach the mid-to-late chapters.
Armor - Overview of all armor types and weight classes
Body Armor - Complete list of chest armor pieces
Ziggurat Cloth Helm - Related Ziggurat headgear piece
Elemental Effects - How elemental resistances work in combat
Refining System - How to upgrade armor through refinement
Equipment - Overview of all equipment systems
