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If you're looking for a Transmog option or a way to hide your helmet while still enjoying its stats, you may be disappointed to find out. Crimson Desert That's not a feature (still). From our testing, there's no way to hide the helmet, but you can remove it quickly.
Below, we'll explain how you can use the Armor Wheel to remove your helmet almost seamlessly, allowing you to dive into cutscenes without your cool (or stupid) helmet getting in the way of Cliff's expressions and voice.
What to do first in the Crimson Desert?
The Crimson Desert can be overwhelming when you begin your journey. Here's where to go and what to do first to get the best start.
How to remove the helmet in Crimson Desert
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Hold left on the D-Pad (T on PC) to enter the quick menu.
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Press R1/RB to access your Armor Wheel.
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Use the right stick to select your helmet (top right slot).
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Use L2/LT and R2/RT to switch between your helmets or remove the helmet completely.
Can you hide the helmet in the crimson desert?
- You cannot hide inside your helmet Crimson Desert.
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Your only option will be to remove your helmet, which will also remove the Abyss Gears and Defense Levels that you have on said helmet.
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Thankfully, the armor wheel is a quick way to remove your helmet so you can equip and disarm it without too much hassle.
Pearl Abyss hasn't commented on whether the option to hide helmets will be added in a future update, but with how much content Crimson Desert already has, we wouldn't rule it out as something that could happen in a future update.
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March 19, 2026
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood, drug references, intense violence, strong language
- developer(s)
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The Pearl Abyss
- Publisher(s)
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The Pearl Abyss
