The Armor of the Shadows set is one of the coolest and most sought after sets out there Crimson Desert, and probably one of the hardest to get full. Don't worry, there is a very easy method to find this quest in the wild, and it will require you to travel to some hidden locations.
If you want a full set of armor including a helmet, then unfortunately you're in for a much more difficult challenge. But if you don't mind sticking with a great helmet from another set, like the Frostcursed Armor, then you can get the other four without a fight.
Updated May 16, 2026 by Andrew Scariati: Most of the Armor of the Shadows are easy enough to find, but defeating Beloth and getting the full set can be a huge challenge. Added more info on how to defeat Beloth, plus an alternate use for Plate Helm of the Shadows in Crimson Desert.
Where to find shadow armor in the wild
An easier way find the Armor of the Shadows set is from adventure in four places and looting hidden treasure chests.
However, the only downside is that you can't loot the helmet for the set this way; you have to complete the harder method which we will explain later.
How to get plate gauntlets of shadows
Head to far on the west side of Hernand, northwest of the Spire of Stars, approaching to Everfrost part of the map. This area is southwest of the “H” in “Hernand” on the map.
You will have to find the cave entrance cut into the mountain on a wide ledge overlooking most of the eastern aspect.
If you start to be diverted away from the region due to a storm, you've gone too far north.
Everfrost Cave is o halfway up the mountain.
Once you find the entrance, head inside where the ice will cause you to slip and slide through the cave. Go to the back of the cave and claim it Gloves of Shadows.
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The name of the armor |
Attack |
Defense |
Clarification |
Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Plate Gloves of Shadows |
18 |
3 |
3 |
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How to get Shadows Plate Shoes
From the last bit in Everfrost Cave, go northeast and follow the water until you see a river.
Continue along the river to the northeast until you reach a large one waterfall.
Use the Stab skill (RB/R1 + Y/Triangle) to break through flowing water from a waterfall and into a hidden cave. This is it Frostclaw Cave.
Approach the back of the cave and pick yourself up Refined Palmer Pill and a second piece of armor, Plate Shoes of Shadows.
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The name of the armor |
Attack |
Defense |
Clarification |
Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Plate Shoes of Shadows |
16 |
7 |
3 |
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How to get shadow plate armor
This next piece is located north of the river above the 'H' in “Hernand” on the map.
Get closer to Everfrost Watchtower and look for a plateau where a lot of tents are set up, but don't get too close.
Look for the cave entrance southwest of the watchtower with a gate blocking the way.
Light the lamp next to the entrance and the spiked gate will open.
Enter the small room and open the chest to get a Palmer's pill and Plate Armor of Shadows.
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The name of the armor |
Attack |
Defense |
Clarification |
Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Plate Armor of Shadows |
13 |
3 |
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How to get plate cloak of shadows
Next, head to Ruins of Hoenmark.
This area is also home to a boss that rewards a full set of armor in one go, but for now we just want to complete the set (minus the helmet) without fighting an incredibly hard boss.
Head slightly west of the ruins on the roof of a stone building. You will notice a strange piece of stone at the top.
Crouch down down and use Force Palm to slam the rock down and reveal the hidden entrance to the secret room.
Loot the chest here to get it Plate Cloak of Shadows, then light the fire to open the spiked gate leading out of the room.
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The name of the armor |
Attack |
Defense |
Clarification |
Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Plate Cloak of Shadows |
3 |
3 |
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How to get a full set of shadow armor
If you want to collect the full set of Armor of the Shadows, you have to get to chapter 7, then return to the ruins of Hoenmark, where you will face Beloth, the Sworn.
There is a search House of Lanford he called white blizzard, which is associated with fighting this enemy but you can skip it and fight him now if you are impatient.
If you're going to face Beloth, you need to come prepared and ready to use every tool at your disposal to win, including some armor with resistance to ice, such as the Frostcursed set, survive.
When you approach an area, the game will even tell you that certain powerful beings in the world require considerable preparation.
If you plan to defeat Beloth using normal means, make sure you're ready with the best bow in the game and the following skills:
- Escape shot (Stamina)
- Evasive Roll (Spirit)
- Concentrate (Spirit)
- Force Palm (Spirit)
- Keen Senses (Spirit)
- Shooting (Stamina)
- Stamina Lv. 10+
- Health Lv. 7+
- Spirit Lv. 6+
- Gear at refinement level 8+
Alternatively, close combat builds can use these:
- Armed struggle (Stamina)
- Forward slash (Stamina)
- Turning Slash (Stamina)
However, there is also an easy way cheese fight with Beloth.
Beloth, The Darksworn Cheese Strategy
The easiest way to defeat Beloth is by cheesing him using the pillars around the arena.
You should bring a powerful two-handed sword like the Darkbringer to ensure you deal enough damage to end this fight in a reasonable amount of time.
The Darkbringer pursues Ator's Orb The ability is especially useful for extra damage with a Beloth token.
Poison arrows they are also useful.
Once you are done with the preparation powerful weapon, Frostcursed Armor set, and a lot food items a Palmer Pills, the cheese strategy is simple.
Cheesing Beloth boils down to the perfect execution of these things:
- Immediately run to the pillar when the battle starts, avoid Beloth's attacks.
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Stand a few feet from the pillar and wait for Beloth to approach.
- Ignore the floating enemies which appear. They usually won't attack much, other than dropping ice from the sky that can be easily avoided.
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Peak a lure Beloth closer to the pillar, and wait until he turns the corner.
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When Beloth appears, unleash your Turning Slash and retreat immediately to the other side of the pillar and keep it between you and Beloth.
- Restore focus as needed using LS/L3 + RS/R3. This will be too slow down time so you can avoid Beloth when he turns the corner.
- Repeat this process until Beloth is defeated. It will take a considerable amount of time if you are not balanced enough.
Beloth can teleport, and some attacks like his Ice Slam, hits you through a pillar if you stand pressed against it.
Watch your freeze at the bottom left of the screen; you can and will freeze regularly.
Don't be greedy or you will die every time. Beloth is not playing.
If you are able to defeat this monstrosity, you will receive quest marker to get a complete set of armor.
Follow your mark to nearby ruins and pick up Helmet get a full set of Armor of the Shadows at once.
After all the hard work it took to defeat Beloth, you will be rewarded with a Plate Helm of Shadows.
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The name of the armor |
Attack |
Defense |
Clarification |
Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Plate Helm of Shadows |
8 |
3 |
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