While complete sets of armor do not reward you with any set bonuses in Crimson Desert, they are quite aesthetically pleasing, enough to motivate most players to seek out every single piece. With over 2,000 individual pieces of armor that are either lootable, purchaseable, craftable at a blacksmith, or rewarded from quest and puzzle completion, you are going to have a tough time selecting the best sets to pursue.
This Crimson Desert guide is but a tiny selection of the best armor sets as well as how to get each individual piece.
Frostcursed Epic Armor Set
A plate set once worn by Skull Knight, the Frostwarden.
Frostcursed Plate Helm
- 2-21 Defense
- Daze Immunity
- Vitality I Abyss Gear
Inside a treasure chest in the southern of the pair of Chattering Rocks Ancient Ruins that are situated in north-western Demeniss. The chest room entrance is obscured by some vines in the same crumbling structure as the ladder.
Frostcursed Plate Armor
- 14 Defense
- Lv 2 Movement Speed
- Lv 7 Ice Resistance
Inside a treasure chest in the Misthard Cave situated north of Deadfire Mountain. Head due north of the ‘D’ in Deadfire and cross the water to reach the waterfalls on the opposite side. Stab through and shatter the destructible wall.
Frostcursed Plate Cloak
- 3 Defense
- Lv 5 Ice Resistance
Inside a treasure chest in the Sanctum of Expiation that is situated in north-western Demeniss.
Frostcursed Plate Gloves
- 2-19 Defense
- 11-35 Attack
- Frostward I Abyss Gear
- Aegis I Abyss Gear
Inside a treasure chest in the Lunar Spirit Grotto that is located in the Denn River of northern Demeniss. Stab at the waterfall to pass through it and access the grotto itself.
Frostcursed Plate Boots
- 2-19 Defense
- 11-35 Attack
- Service I Abyss Gear
- Ascent I Abyss Gear
Inside a treasure chest in the Well of Tragedy cave that is located in the Denn River of northern Demeniss. Stab at the waterfall to pass through it and access the cave.
Blackwing Epic Armor Set
A leather and plate set once worn by the Crowcaller.
Blackwing Mask
- 2-21 Defense
- Haste I Abyss Gear
A reward for defeating Crowcaller in Chapter 5.
Blackwing Leather Armor
- 3-32 Defense
- Lv 1 Lightning Resistance
- Vigor I Abyss Gear
- Haste I Abyss Gear
- Frostward I Abyss Gear
A reward for defeating Crowcaller in Chapter 5.
Blackwing Leather Cloak
- 0-12 Defense
- Lv 3 Lightning Resistance
Within a treasure chest in Pororin Village after completion of ‘The Unreachable Village’ quest. The chest is inside a shed at the farm near the sign. Break through the destructible wall to reach it.
Blackwing Leather Gloves
- 1-18 Defense
- 9-29 Attack
- Lv 2-3 Critical Rate
- Lv 1 Lightning Resistance
- Vitality I Abyss Gear
- Shockward I Abyss Gear
Within a treasure chest at the Sanctum of Penitence. Ascend to the upper floor and look for a place to crash down to the lower floor through a hole in the ground.
Blackwing Leather Boots
- 1-18 Defense
- 10-30 Attack
- Lv 1-2 Critical Rate
- Lv 1 Lightning Resistance
- Haste I Abyss Gear
- Vigor I Abyss Gear
Within a treasure chest in the House of Healing. Get to the roof using the ladder on the outside, then leap to the neighboring tower on the right. Bust through the floor to find the secret room with the chest.
Unyielding Warrior’s Rare Armor Set
A plate set worn by the finest warriors of Calphade.
Unyielding Warrior’s Plate Helm
- 2-21 Defense
- Daze Immunity
Craftable at a blacksmith using the Plate Armors of the World Vol. 3 Crafting Manual with:
- 3x Iron Ore
- 1x Copper Ore
Unyielding Warrior’s Plate Armor
- 4-41 Defense
- 1 Lightning Resistance
Craftable at a blacksmith using the Plate Armors of the World Vol. 3 Crafting Manual with:
- 5x Iron Ore
- 2x Copper Ore
Unyielding Warrior’s Plate Cloak
- 0-12 Defense
- Lv 3 Fire Resistance
Purchaseable from the village smith after completing Chapter 5. Also from the armor smith in Calphedon.
Unyielding Warrior’s Plate Boots
- 4-21 Defense
- 10-34 Attack
Craftable at a blacksmith using the Plate Armors of the World Vol. 3 Crafting Manual with:
- 3x Iron Ore
- 1x Copper Ore
Those are a small selection of the finest armor sets to be found in Crimson Desert.