Wait… Cliff can wear WHAT now?! 🤯 Stop throwing away your low-level gear!

Update 1.06 just completely rewrote the rules of Pywel. If you thought the Ashad Plate Armor or those godly Valor Treads were locked to specific characters, think again—Cliff just got a massive wardrobe upgrade that changes the entire endgame build meta.

But the real “holy grail” of this patch isn’t just the fashion. There’s a new “Extraction” mechanic that finally solves the problem of wasting rare Asserian Scales on the wrong gear. Want to know how to get 100% of your Abyss Artifacts back and which specific cloak now gives you a game-breaking -8% stamina cost?

The “God of War” mode for Unka is real, and the secret to unlocking his brutal unarmed AOE is hidden in a simple button combo most players are missing. 👇

In what is being hailed as the most “player-friendly” move in the game’s history, Pearl Abyss has officially launched Update 1.06 for Crimson Desert, introducing a revolutionary “Extraction” mechanic that is sending shockwaves through the game’s economy.

For months, mercenaries in Pywel have lived in fear of “bricking” their rare equipment by investing priceless resources into the wrong items. That era is over.

The Great Gear Reset The headline feature of Patch 1.06 is the Extraction Mechanic, now available at any smithy. This new system allows players to roll back the refinement levels of their gear. While players only recoup 70% of base materials like iron and copper, the real prize is the 100% refund on “high-tier” consumables.

“You get every single Asserian Scale and Abyss Artifact back,” noted KhrazeGaming in a recent deep-dive analysis. This means players can finally migrate their max-level stats from a mid-game “Tarnished Ring” to a legendary “Witch’s Ring” without losing a single point of rare progress.

Cliff’s Identity Crisis? In a surprising narrative shift, the game has removed many of the “character-locked” restrictions on armor. Cliff can now equip virtually all high-end sets, including the Roman-inspired Ashad Plate Armor and the fan-favorite Valor Treads.

The community is already calling this the “King Vibe” update, as players combine these heavy sets with the Golden Crown for a truly regal look. More importantly, this change allows players to build one “god-tier” set of armor that can be swapped between Cliff and Unka, significantly reducing the endgame grind.

The ‘God of War’ Unarmed Buff While Cliff is getting new clothes, Unka is getting new hands. Update 1.06 has introduced a “Godlike” unarmed combat tree for Unka. By investing just five points into the new skill branch, Unka transforms into a brutal melee powerhouse capable of stunning entire crowds.

The secret to this “God of War” playstyle lies in the R1 + Triangle “Quick Stomp” combo, which creates a massive area-of-effect (AOE) shockwave. Unka also gains a cinematic roundhouse kick and the unique ability to dual-wield elemental imbuements—using fire and ice powers simultaneously to trigger “Volcanic Strike” effects that were previously impossible.

Cloaks: More Than Just Fashion Even the fashionistas are winning this round. Cloaks have received a “massive buff,” with almost every piece in the game now offering default resistances and stamina cost reductions. The Tariff Cloth Cloak has emerged as the clear winner, offering a staggering -8% stamina cost when fully maxed.

Red Iguanas and Rare Tigers Finally, the update expands the mount system beyond the green iguanas seen last week. Players can now hunt for Red Iguanas by engaging enemy riders in the Crimson Desert. The process is high-stakes: you must dismount the enemy, beat the lizard down to 50% health, and then appease it with Turnips (found at Glenbride Farm) to claim it as your own.

As the dust settles on Update 1.06, one thing is clear: Pearl Abyss is no longer just “cooking”—they’re serving a five-course meal.