The Baltheon Armor is one of the sharper-looking sets Pearl Abyss has dropped into Crimson Desert, added as part of Patch 1.04.00. It leans hard into the knightly aesthetic of Hernand city rather than the cursed or spectral vibes of the Shadow Armor and Frostcursed Armor sets. Getting it takes a bit more legwork than just walking into a shop, though, because the game locks it behind a prestige requirement you need to fulfill first.
What do you need to unlock the Baltheon Armor?
The short answer: you need the Hernandian Crown before Rhett's Equipment Shop in Hernand Town will even let you buy the set. The store listing shows the armor as "Only sold to those who hold prestige," and the Hernandian Crown is what satisfies that condition. You do not need to have it equipped, just on your person when you speak to Rhett.
The Hernandian Crown costs 70 Contribution Points, purchased from the Contribution Shop inside Hernand Castle. According to sources covering Patch 1.04.00, that makes it the second most expensive item in that shop, so this is not something you can grab in the first hour. To stack Contribution Points fast, focus on completing bounties and Hernand Faction Quests.
Hernandian Crown purchase screen
You do not need to equip the Hernandian Crown to unlock the Baltheon Armor at Rhett's shop. Just having it in your inventory is enough.
How to get the Baltheon Armor
Here is the full process from start to finish:
- Accumulate 70 Contribution Points by completing bounties and Hernand Faction Quests.
- Visit the Contribution Shop in Hernand Castle and purchase the Hernandian Crown for 70 Contribution Points.
- Make sure the Crown is in your inventory (no need to equip it).
- Head to Rhett's Equipment Shop in Hernand Town.
- Scroll to the bottom of the shop's item list to find the Baltheon Plate Armor pieces.
- Purchase whichever pieces you want.
Rhett's shop in Hernand Town
What are the Baltheon Armor prices?
All three pieces are purchased with Silver Coins directly from Rhett's store. Based on data documented by Game Rant following the Patch 1.04.00 release, the prices are:
The chest piece is by far the biggest spend, so make sure your Silver Coin reserves are in decent shape before heading to Hernand.
Is the Baltheon Armor worth getting?
For pure stats, no. The Frostcursed and Shadow Armor sets both outperform it at endgame, and neither requires the same currency-gated unlock process. The Baltheon set's value is almost entirely cosmetic: it is a clean, full-plate knight look that suits Hernand's aesthetic perfectly and pairs well with the Canta Plate accessories.
If you are the type who keeps a separate fashion loadout, the Baltheon Plate Armor is worth the 70 Contribution Point investment. The gloves in particular are a solid mid-game pickup given the 17 Attack value, so even players who skip the full set might consider grabbing those.
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