What to know
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The glowing gloves are located in The Village, inside a crystal-filled cave often called the Crystal Cave.
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They are tied to the All that glitters trophy or achievement and can be missed if you move on from The Village.
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The gloves primarily help visibility in dark sections, making night climbing and cave navigation easier.
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You will also find a backpack near the gloves that contains useful supplies like chalk and chocolate.
In Cairn, you can grab the glowing gloves during your time in The Village by taking a short optional detour into a crystal cave route, then looting a side room near the end of a waterfall-and-bedroom sequence.
| Topic | Quick details |
|---|---|
| Item | Glowing gloves. |
| Where | The Village, inside a crystal-filled cave. |
| Why it matters | Unlocks All that glitters trophy or achievement; easy to miss if you progress. |
| What it does | Glows in darkness for better visibility; no extra grip benefit is commonly reported. |
| Nearby loot | A backpack with chalk and chocolate is in the same room. |
The Village crystal cave route you are looking for
The gloves are inside a crystal cave section within The Village, in a room that shows up after you pass through interior spaces and a waterfall stretch. The cave is recognizable as crystal-filled and green.
How to get glowing gloves in Cairn
Step 1
Reach The Village chapter area and plan to fully explore it before pushing onward, because the gloves are considered missable if you leave the chapter behind.
Step 2
Progress through The Village until you reach the cave section. Then climb the wall face.
Step 3
At the top, you’ll be able to have some rest.
Step 4
Then move into interior crevices (rooms).
Step 5
And then take the path that leads past waterfalls.
Step 6
After the waterfalls, enter the next room and check the far end of the room for loot.
Step 7
Pick up the glowing gloves in that room, then loot the nearby backpack for extra supplies like chalk and chocolate.
Rewards and benefits
| Reward | Type | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Glowing gloves | Collectible equipment | Glow effect that improves visibility in dark areas and makes night climbing easier. |
| All that glitters | Trophy or achievement | Unlocked by finding the glow-in-the-dark gloves in the crystal-filled cave in The Village. |
| Backpack supplies | Loot | Chalk and chocolate found in the backpack near the gloves. |
Getting Glow Gloves easily
The Crystal Cave style climb tends to feel easier if you treat it like short move chains and take recovery whenever you find even a slightly stable stance. Using chalk proactively can help you keep control on transitions, especially if you are trying to climb cleanly rather than rushing.
If you want the glowing gloves, make the detour inside The Village crystal-filled cave and thoroughly loot the room after the waterfall-and-bedroom sequence before you move on. Once you have them, you will get the All that glitters trophy or achievement and have a much nicer time in dark climbs.
