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Crimson Desert: The Strongest Winter Armor 'Kukusae Winter Armor' Crafting and 'Cursed Frost' Armor Complete GuideIntroducing everything about the 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor,' an evolved form of the unenhanceable chest armor from the beloved 'Cursed Frost' armor series in Crimson Desert. This armor is considered the strongest in the game due to its overwhelming freeze resistance and enhanceability, also increasing freedom in appearance customization. Learn more about where to obtain each piece of the 'Cursed Frost' armor and how to get 'Sam's Core,' the key material needed to craft the 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor.'
1. 🎮 Introducing the 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor,' the Strongest Cold-Weather Armor
· The 'Cursed Frost' series was popular for its excellent appearance and the superior freeze resistance of its cloak and chest piece, but the chest armor had the drawback of being unenhanceable.
· The 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor' is an enhanced form of this 'Cursed Frost' chest armor, obtained at a base +5 enhancement level and enhanceable up to +9.
· This armor boasts overwhelming performance with Movement Speed Level 2 and Freeze Resistance Level 10. Although it lacks Abyss Gear slots, it is considered the strongest armor in the game.
· Freeze Resistance grants 1 stage of resistance effect per 5 points, and accumulating a total of 15 points makes you immune to all freeze attacks.
· The 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor' not only offers high freeze resistance but also has the advantage of being enhanceable, allowing for a wider range of appearance customization.
· The 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor' is an enhanced form of this 'Cursed Frost' chest armor, obtained at a base +5 enhancement level and enhanceable up to +9.
· This armor boasts overwhelming performance with Movement Speed Level 2 and Freeze Resistance Level 10. Although it lacks Abyss Gear slots, it is considered the strongest armor in the game.
· Freeze Resistance grants 1 stage of resistance effect per 5 points, and accumulating a total of 15 points makes you immune to all freeze attacks.
· The 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor' not only offers high freeze resistance but also has the advantage of being enhanceable, allowing for a wider range of appearance customization.
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1. 🎮 Introducing the 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor,' the Strongest Cold-Weather Armor
· The 'Cursed Frost' series was popular for its excellent appearance and the superior freeze resistance of its cloak and chest piece, but the chest armor had the drawback of being unenhanceable.
· The 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor' is an enhanced form of this 'Cursed Frost' chest armor, obtained at a base +5 enhancement level and enhanceable up to +9.
· This armor boasts overwhelming performance with Movement Speed Level 2 and Freeze Resistance Level 10. Although it lacks Abyss Gear slots, it is considered the strongest armor in the game.
· Freeze Resistance grants 1 stage of resistance effect per 5 points, and accumulating a total of 15 points makes you immune to all freeze attacks.
· The 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor' not only offers high freeze resistance but also has the advantage of being enhanceable, allowing for a wider range of appearance customization.
· The 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor' is an enhanced form of this 'Cursed Frost' chest armor, obtained at a base +5 enhancement level and enhanceable up to +9.
· This armor boasts overwhelming performance with Movement Speed Level 2 and Freeze Resistance Level 10. Although it lacks Abyss Gear slots, it is considered the strongest armor in the game.
· Freeze Resistance grants 1 stage of resistance effect per 5 points, and accumulating a total of 15 points makes you immune to all freeze attacks.
· The 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor' not only offers high freeze resistance but also has the advantage of being enhanceable, allowing for a wider range of appearance customization.
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2. 🗺️ How to Obtain the 'Cursed Frost' Series Armor
· The 'Cursed Frost' series armor can be obtained from treasure chests without combat.
| Armor Part | Acquisition Location & Method | Main Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Armor (Chest) | Cave by the river between Demenis and Crimson Desert (north of Demenis E, above Deadfire Mountain D). Treasure chest behind a waterfall. Pass through the waterfall with an attack, destroy the entrance with 'Wave Crash'. | Excellent Freeze Resistance |
| Cloak | Hidden entrance within the 'Sanctuary of Ingredients' north of Demenis. Gather and burn red light, crouch through the broken path to obtain the treasure chest. | Excellent Freeze Resistance |
| Plate Helmet | Located at 'Story Rock' north of Demenis. Easily obtainable. | Versatile Equipment |
| Plate Gauntlets | Move east from the helmet's location, hidden treasure chest behind a waterfall. Pass through the waterfall with a Moon Attack. | Obtained at +3 Enhancement Freeze Resistance Damage Taken Reduction 1.0 |
| Plate Boots | Follow the riverside northeast near the gauntlet's location, behind a waterfall. | Obtained at +3 Enhancement Contribution EXP Bonus 10% Climbing Speed Multiplier 2% |
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3. 🛠️ Crafting the 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor' and Obtaining 'Sam's Core,' the Key Material
· The 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor' can be crafted at the 'Kilden Cauldron Workshop' by moving south from N in Hellnand. Crafting is unlocked after progressing through Main Quest Chapter 4.
· Crafting recipes are sequentially unlocked each time a sanctuary is cleared by progressing through the Witch's Quests.
· The materials required to craft the 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor' are as follows:
· Crafting recipes are sequentially unlocked each time a sanctuary is cleared by progressing through the Witch's Quests.
· The materials required to craft the 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor' are as follows:
| Material | Acquisition Method |
|---|---|
| Cuckoo Enhanced Iron Cauldron | Crafted by combining Iron Cauldron + Abyss Power Core + Cuckoo Iron Cauldron. |
| Cursed Frost Plate Armor | Refer to the 'Cursed Frost' Armor acquisition method above. |
| Power Core | |
| Shadow Flower Crown | Obtainable from Abyss or the horns of ground Golems. |
| Sam's Core | Obtained from 'Sam's Sanctuary' to the right of 'Silverwolf Mountain,' north of L in Peyrun. After clearing the sanctuary, gather light into the central stationary crystal to rotate the smaller crystals. When the rotating small crystals overlap with the surrounding square components, match the light again in a 'rhythm game' fashion to obtain 'Sam's Core'. |
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4. ✨ Practicality and Usage Tips for the 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor'
· The 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor' not only makes you resistant to cold but also significantly reduces damage from freeze attacks.
· It is particularly effective in battles against the boss 'Velos,' who uses powerful freeze attacks; achieving Freeze Resistance 15 makes you almost immune to damage.
· Unlike the original 'Cursed Frost' armor, which could not be enhanced, the 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor' is enhanceable, satisfying both performance and appearance.
· With just the 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor,' you can secure Freeze Resistance 10, allowing you to freely choose other armor pieces like cloaks for their desired appearance.
· It is particularly effective in battles against the boss 'Velos,' who uses powerful freeze attacks; achieving Freeze Resistance 15 makes you almost immune to damage.
· Unlike the original 'Cursed Frost' armor, which could not be enhanced, the 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor' is enhanceable, satisfying both performance and appearance.
· With just the 'Cuckoo Cold-Weather Armor,' you can secure Freeze Resistance 10, allowing you to freely choose other armor pieces like cloaks for their desired appearance.