Looking for the powerful Shadow Gloves in Crimson Desert? These are officially called Plate Gloves of the Shadows, part of the popular Plate Armor of the Shadows set. They’re an excellent early-to-mid game armor piece, especially for aggressive melee builds.
Quick Answer: Stats & Benefits
Plate Gloves of the Shadows
- Attack: 18
- Defense: 3
- Special Effects: +2% Climb Speed | +2% Swim Speed
- Abyss Core Slots: 2 (pre-installed)
- Fire Resistance: High (great for desert and volcanic areas)
- Sell Price: ~6.35 silver
These gloves stand out for their strong Attack value early on and the useful movement speed bonuses for exploration.
How to Get the Shadow Gloves (Easiest Method)
You can obtain them without fighting any bosses through pure exploration.
- Travel to Hernand Region
Head to the western edge of the Hernand map area (far west of Scholasta Institute / southwest of the Hernand word on the map). - Locate Everfrost Cave
- Follow the river flowing west underneath the “Hernand” label.
- Turn left (south) into the snowy/rocky mountain range on the edge of the map.
- Look for a hidden cave entrance covered in ice and frost (visual landmark: icy rocks and a narrow opening in the mountainside).
- Enter the Cave
- Smash the ice blocking the entrance if needed.
- Slide down the short icy tunnel inside.
- Proceed forward — the cave is linear and short.
- Open the glowing treasure chest at the end to loot the Plate Gloves of the Shadows.
Pro Tip: Bring a lantern or use light sources — the cave is dark and slippery. You can fast travel out after looting if you don’t want to climb back.
Alternative Way: Boss Drop
You can also get the gloves (along with the full Shadows set) by defeating Beloth, the Dark Sworn during the White Blizzard quest in Chapter 7.
Why These Gloves Are Worth It
- High Attack for gloves makes them great for hybrid builds.
- Climb/Swim speed bonuses help a lot with vertical exploration in the open world.
- Pairs perfectly with the rest of the Plate Armor of the Shadows set for a strong, stylish dark knight look.
- Good refinement potential and Abyss Core slots for customization.
Common Issues & Tips
- Can’t find the cave? Zoom out on the map and look for the westernmost mountains near the river’s end. It’s easy to miss if you’re not hugging the edge.
- Slippery cave? Move slowly and use dodge rolls if you slide too much.
- Low level? The area is accessible fairly early, but watch out for wolves or minor enemies near the entrance.
This is one of the best free armor pieces you can grab through exploration in the Hernand region.
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