If you’re the type of player who never wants to miss a single treasure chest, the Pirate King Hat in Crimson Desert is quite simply the best item in the game for you. It glows when you’re near loot. But getting it means sailing through sea mines, dodging cannonballs, and clearing a pirate ship — and it’s absolutely worth every second.
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Pirate King Hat — Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Item Type | Headgear |
| Game | Crimson Desert |
| Developer | Pearl Abyss |
| Location | The Singing Catfish pirate ship |
| Ship Location | Southeast of Vellua Stronghold |
| How to Reach | Rowboat from Vellua’s eastern cove |
| Special Ability | Detect Treasure (feather glows near chests) |
Why You Need This Hat
While the Pirate King Hat doesn’t come with any standout combat stats, its ability to detect treasure is highly valuable for overall progression. When equipped, the feather on top glows brightly whenever you are near a treasure chest — making it an essential tool for explorers scouring Pywel for rare and unique loot.
Step-by-Step: How to Get the Pirate King Hat
Step 1 — Get a Boat
Head to the fishing town of Vellua. The easiest way to find a boat is at the fishing shop near the shore, where a small rowboat sits ready. Swimming to The Singing Catfish is impossible — you’ll run out of stamina well before you get there.
Step 2 — Navigate the Minefield
The water surrounding The Singing Catfish is packed with floating proximity mines. Maneuver carefully through them and approach the ship from the front or back — approaching from either side will trigger cannonball fire from the ship.
Step 3 — Clear the Ship
You will have to fight several enemies aboard The Singing Catfish before reaching the chest. The hat is located inside a room below the deck of the ship. Game8
Step 4 — Grab the Hat
Once you’ve cleared out the enemies, head down to the aft section of the ship. Open the door and enter the storage room — the chest containing the Pirate King Hat is right inside.
Why This Changes How You Play
The Detect Treasure passive essentially turns the Pirate King Hat into a real-time treasure hunting tool — the glowing feather acting like a compass that guides you to nearby chests without any menu-diving or guide-checking. For completionists and loot hunters in Crimson Desert, it’s a game-changer that pays for itself the moment you equip it.
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FAQs
Q: Where exactly is The Singing Catfish ship in Crimson Desert?
The Singing Catfish is located southeast of the Vellua Stronghold, reachable only by rowing a small boat from the eastern cove near Vellua town.
Q: Does the Pirate King Hat glow automatically or do you need to activate it?
The Detect Treasure ability is always active when the hat is equipped — the feather glows automatically whenever a treasure chest is nearby, with no manual activation needed.
