Basalt Cloak
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| Basalt Cloak | |
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| Type | Back |
| Level | 12 |
| Value | 35 Gold 
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| Rarity | Rare |
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The Basalt Cloak is a Rare back item that can be obtained from chests in hard Farepoint Beacon dungeons. It is classified as an A-Tier Defensive Cloak and is valued for its balanced combination of offensive and defensive capabilities with excellent survivability bonuses.
Obtainment
The Basalt Cloak has a moderate drop rate of 7.5% and can only be obtained from:
- Chests found in hard difficulty Farepoint Beacon dungeons
- No other known sources or alternative obtainment methods exist
Players can expect to obtain this cloak with reasonable farming effort, making it a more accessible option compared to extremely rare back equipment while still providing substantial benefits.
Use Cases & Strategy
The Basalt Cloak excels in several specialized builds and play styles:
Primary Build Types
- Tanky DPS - The high Max Health and Defence Rating make this ideal for players who want to deal damage while maintaining survivability
- Frontline Combat - Perfect for players who engage enemies directly and need both offensive and defensive capabilities
- Solo Content - Excellent for players tackling challenging content alone who need self-sufficiency
- Balanced Builds - The stat distribution supports versatile playstyles that don't specialize in one area
Optimal Pairings
The Basalt Cloak works exceptionally well when combined with:
- Defence Rating gear - Stacks with the cloak's defensive bonus for maximum damage reduction
- Health regeneration items - Amplifies the effectiveness of the increased health pool
- Melee weapons - Complements close-combat playstyles that benefit from both damage and survivability
- Damage amplification abilities - Enhances the cloak's offensive contribution
Rarity & Market Value
- Rarity Tier: A-Tier (Defensive Cloak)
- Drop Chance: 7.5% from hard Farepoint Beacon dungeon chests
- Market Value: 35
Gold (base vendor price) - Player Trading Value: Moderate due to reasonable drop rate but high utility
Gallery
Basalt Cloak inventory icon
See Also
- Back Equipment - Complete list of back slot items
- Farepoint Beacon - Dungeon where this item is found
- Rare Equipment - Other rare rarity items
- Defensive Builds - Build guides that utilize this item
- Defence Rating - Detailed explanation of the Defence Rating mechanic