In Crimson Desert, riding gear isn’t just cosmetics. A full set provides a significant boost: extra experience for your horse, faster Trust and Affection gains. Plus, each piece has its own unique perks.
Below are all the pieces of the set, including the cloak I recently found. Want to collect everything and know every stat? Welcome to the guide.
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Where to buy Crimson Desert riding hat
Riding hat stats and effects
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Defense: 2
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Special effect: Electric shock resistance (Lvl 1) + extra experience for your horse (+1)
How to unlock Fiona trust requirement
The hat is sold by the saddler in Demeniss, right before the north gate. But you can’t just buy it—first, reach +100 Trust with Fiona. Gift her ore, materials, and books, and she’ll change her mind. The price is 37.18 silver coins. It’s cheap, considering the hat also protects against electric shock.
How to get Grand Prix riding suit
Riding suit stats and bonuses
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Defense: 5
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Special effect: Whip (L2+R2 on gamepad / LT+RT) makes horse taming easier + Electric Shock Resistance (Lvl 1)
Grand Prix win requirements explained
This one’s going to be a bit of a challenge. The suit is awarded for winning the “Dark Horse” Grand Prix on the Golden Plains in Demenisse. Approach the host, select “Race,” and off you go. A caveat: you need to win four times in a row. Yes, that’s right. After your fourth win, the Grand Prix is yours, and the suit is your reward. A good incentive to learn how to ride a horse.
Where to find rare riding cloak Windsaddle Ranch
Cloak stats and frost resistance bonus
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Defense: 2
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Special effect: Frost Resistance (Lvl 3) + Bonus EXP for your horse (+1)
How to unlock hidden ranch shop
The rarest item. The cloak is sold in the underground shop at Windsaddle Ranch (east of the Hill of No Return). But first, you need to raise your trust with Sunmor to +100. He likes expensive gifts: x10 Ruby Garnet (or Epiodt, diamonds, or azurite—the choice is yours). After that, the cloak will become available for 76.88 silver coins. It’s a bit pricey, but frost isn’t a problem, and the horse grows faster.
How to get tamers gloves and horse xp bonus
Gloves stats and combat bonuses
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Attack: 11
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Defense: 3
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Critical Chance: Lv. 1
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Special Effect: +1 Horse XP
Where to start faction quest
The gloves are a reward for the faction quest “Race to Hernanda” for House Serkis. Look for him north of the Camp on Wolf Hill, near Blooming Forest Ranch. The goal is simple: outrun a haughty noblewoman and her steed. Win and you receive gloves. The noblewoman, by the way, is a good rider, so get your steed ready.
Where to get riding boots and horse speed bonus
Boots stats and movement speed
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Attack: 11
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Defense: 3
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Movement speed: Lv. 1
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Special effect: +1 to horse experience
How to win horse fair race
The boots are awarded for another faction quest, “Race at the Horse Fair,” for House Byron in Demeniss. Start the conversation with the apprentice rider at the fair (landmark: north of the “n” in the town’s name on the map). The objective is simply to outrun this apprentice. It sounds easy, but his horse is fast. Make sure yours won’t let you down.
Riding gear limitations and set value
Main restrictions explained
Equipment limitations and whether it’s worth building a set Riding gear cannot be upgraded, and Abyssal gear cannot be equipped. So, it’s not a good choice for tough battles. But if your goal is to quickly build trust with your horse, the set works perfectly.
