Crimson Desert's Sly Fedora: How to Get It and Use It

Alexandre Jollier May 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM

In brief

The Sly Fedora is an essential accessory for dominating card mini-games in Crimson Desert. Obtained in Tashkalp by raising a merchant's trust to 100, this cowboy hat grants X-ray vision that lets you see your opponents' cards and become a wealthy cheater.

Among the treasures of the wastelands of Crimson Desert, the Sly Fedora (a cowboy hat) has the distinction of being ruthlessly effective in card mini-games. This article will explain how to obtain and make use of this indispensable accessory, which will turn you into a cheater, sure, but a rich cheater!

Location of the Sly Fedora

To get your hands on the Sly Fedora, you'll need to head to the southwestern part of the map, in the main city of Tashkalp (Crimson Desert region). If you're starting your journey in Hernand, you'll need to arm yourself with patience: this area of the game is indeed geared more towards players who are already advanced in the main story.

Upon arriving in Tashkalp, head to the northeast of the arena. Rather than entering the pit where the fights take place, climb the stairs on your left instead. There you'll be able to meet a mineral merchant. He offers several crafting materials for sale.

Increasing the merchant's trust

To acquire the Sly Fedora, you need to raise the merchant's trust to at least 100. Start by giving the merchant copper or silver bags. This can take some time, so if you want to speed things up, you can give him a gold bar, which will instantly fill his trust gauge. Once at 100, you can buy the Sly Fedora for 97.05 silver coins. Although this accessory only grants 2 defense points, it's essential for card games.

Using the Sly Fedora

To activate X-ray vision, simply play with the Fedora equipped and hold down the left trigger. This will allow you to see every one of your opponents' cards and make the game much easier. It's best to activate X-ray vision right after the cards are dealt so as not to waste any time.

Tip

You can also pause the game by holding the left direction on the D-Pad, which allows you to see your opponents' hands.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can you find the Sly Fedora in Crimson Desert?

The Sly Fedora can be found in Tashkalp, in the southwestern area of the map. Upon arrival, head to the northeast of the arena and go up the stairs on your left, where a mineral merchant is located.

How do you obtain the Sly Fedora?

You need to raise the Tashkalp merchant's trust to at least 100 by giving them bags of copper, silver, or a gold bar (which instantly fills the gauge). Then, you can buy it for 97.05 silver coins.

How do you use the Sly Fedora's X-ray vision?

Equip the Sly Fedora and hold down the left trigger to activate X-ray vision and see your opponents' cards. Activate this ability right after the deal to optimize your play without wasting time.

Does the Sly Fedora have any defensive bonuses?

No, the accessory only provides 2 defense points. Its real value lies in the X-ray vision for card mini-games, where you can check opponents' hands by pausing the game via the D-Pad.

Key takeaways

The Sly Fedora can be found in Tashkalp, the main city of Crimson Desert, from a mineral merchant.
You need to raise the merchant's trust to at least 100 by giving them bags of copper, silver, or a gold bar to unlock the purchase.
The accessory costs 97.05 silver coins and activates X-ray vision by holding down the left trigger.
Activate X-ray vision immediately after the cards are dealt to check your opponents' hands without wasting time.