Cloaks

               ==Types of Cloaks==
As you spend time in Norrath, you may find you have a growing collection of cloaks, all of which serve different purposes. Each type is described below.  

==='''Adventure'''===
Most cloaks that fall into this category will have stats suited to general adventure archetypes, like fighters, healers, scouts, etc, though some are specialized.  
*As you travel through Norrath and defeat foes, you may loot cloaks to suit this purpose well.
*Some quests, like those you complete when and if you choose a [[Deity Quest|deity]], provide cloaks with useful stats for adventuring. 
*Cloaks of this type are also made by [[Tailor]]s who have the right recipe books to make them. Like other gear in the game, they can be made with common materials and have mediocre stats or they can be made with a rare [[harvesting|harvested]] material and provide better stats than those made with non-rare harvests.
*Some cloaks from [[Legends of Norrath]] provide useful stats.  

==='''Tradeskill'''===
Like cloaks for adventuring, each tradeskill class has specialized cloaks to suit the stats needed to craft successfully.
*Cloaks of this type come from completing quest series for the crafting faction in your home city.
*Later in your career, you can get tradeskill cloaks from other treadeskill factions like the [[Far Seas Supply Division (Faction)]]
*When you reach level 80 in your trade, you can complete the [[Tradeskill epic]] quest. Once complete, you will get a cloak that has both specialized stats and an appearance that is only for your class. 

==='''Harvesting'''===
While those who harvest have a variety of gear and charms, like the [[Overclocked Automated Watersafe Net]], to help them boost their skills, there is also a very special cloak that is a must-have item: [[Cloak of the Harvester]]. If you plan to spend any time harvesting, it's well worth the time to complete the series of quests to add it to your gear wardrobe.  

==='''Vanity'''===
You're so vain, you probably think this cloak type is about you...
*Cloaks of this type offer nothing in the way of stats. They are simply to make you look good while gallivanting in Norrath.
:The good news is that if you fall in love with any cloak you loot (provided it matches your class and level) or  a cloak you earn when you complete quests, you can wear it forever if you choose. This is done by dropping the cloak into your character's cloak [[Appearance]] slot. Placing any gear item (including cloaks) in the appearance slot will not give you additional stats. 
'''How to Equip a Cloak in the Appearance Slot''' 
:Press C to open the Character Window and click on the Appearance tab. You'll see a special slot to display the look of any cloak you like, while retaining the benefit of those with stats you need for any of the other cloak types.

===='''Common Sources for Vanity Cloaks'''==== 
*It's not uncommon to get cloaks of this type during [[World Event]]s and almost every in-game holiday includes a quest that rewards you with a fine looking cloak themed for the holiday.
*Many cloaks that prove difficult to get by from adventuring or crafting have interesting designs. They are frequently worn in the appearance slot after their stats have been outgrown and a newer cloak with better stats has replaced their use in the normal equipment slot.   
*For the truly vain, a wide variety of cloaks can be purchased with [[Station Cash]] from the [[Station Marketplace]].
*Many of the cloaks from [[Legends of Norrath]] are quite attractive, making them sought-after vanity cloaks.  
*Those who are in guilds of the right level, but who need the stats of regular cloak while it's in the equipped gear slot, can choose to display Guild Heraldry instead.