One of the best early game finds in Crimson Desert is the Dark Ringleader’s Armor set. This is a unique light armor with high mobility and for early game it offers huge power spike in the first 10-15 hours. As part of the popular Dark Ringleader set, it’s ideal for agile playstyles focused on dodging, climbing, and fast exploration.
If you’re looking for the Dark Ringleader’s Armor set location in Crimson Desert and want the best early game armor, follow this quick guide to get the details. There are four pieces of the armor including Cloth Armor chest piece, Dark Ringleader’s Helm, Dark Ringleader’s Gloves, and Dark Ringleader’s Cloak.
How to Get Dark Ringleader’s Cloth Armor in Crimson Desert

The Dark Ringleader’s Cloth Armor is inside the Blade Cavern. It is one of the many secret caves in Crimson Desert that is hidden behind a waterfall. Yes, a waterfall, which means you have to find a way to into the waterfall which is not as simple as in other games.

The cave is in the Hernand region in Fort Warspike.

As you I said before, you’ll need to learn how to get behind waterfalls in Crimson Desert to get this armor set. Unlock the Stab skill (Armed Combat/Stamina tree). It’s usually taught during the Reed Devil boss fight or via early Abyss Artifacts. The Stab skill is how you get behind the Waterfalls. Stand in front of the Waterfall and Stab forward into the Waterfall to enter caves behind the water.
Tip: Stand as close as possible to the waterfall to successfully Stab your way in.
How to Get Dark Ringleader’s Cloth Gloves in Crimson Desert

Dark Ringleader’s Cloth Gloves in the Cloudmist cave behind the waterfall.


But to get into this Waterfall you need to be in the right position. The access to the cave is not from the bottom of the waterfall but from the middle of the of waterfall. To reach it you need to climb the right-side ledge and then get as close as you can get to the water. Use the Stab skill to push your way into the waterfall. Inside is a chest that has the Dark Ringleader’s Cloth Gloves.
How to Get Dark Ringleader’s Cloth Cloak in Crimson Desert

Dark Ringleaders Cloth Cloak in Crimson Desert is in the echoing tunnel behind the waterfall. Again, you’ll need to use the Stab ability to break into the waterfall.

Open the glowing chest inside to get the Dark Ringleader’s Cloak.
How to Get Dark Ringleader’s Helm in Crimson Desert

The fourth piece of the Dark Ringleader’s armor set is the Helm. It is in the shadowheart grotto behind the waterfall. The location is a close to the area where we found the chest piece for the Dark Ringleader’s Armor set.









