Crimson Desert

List of All Skills

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List of All Skills

Each character in Crimson Desert will have their own unique skill tree. Read on to see a list of all skills for all characters including info on their unlock conditions and effects.

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Skill	Character	How to Unlock Effect
Stamina	Kliff	Spend Abyss Artifacts to upgrade it to a max of 14. Energy consumed when performing actions such as dodging or moving.
Armed Combat	Kliff	Unlocked by default. Spend 1 Abyss Artifact per level to max it out at Lv. 5. Perform a basic attack with your melee weapon. Further investment in Armed Combat increases the damage of your melee weapon attacks.
Evasive Slash	Kliff	Raise Armed Combat to Lv. 2. Strike while dodging backward.
Charge	Kliff	Raise Armed Combat to Lv. 3. While guarding, sprint to charge forward and smash an enemy with your shield.
Rush	Kliff	Raise Armed Combat to Lv. 4. While dodging forward, fend off an enemy's attack.
Quick Swap	Kliff	Raise Armed Combat to Lv. 5. Rapidly switch between your primary and secondary weapons to perform an attack.
Forward Slash	Kliff	Unlocked by default. Spend 1 Abyss Artifact per level to max it out at Lv. 3. Take a strong step forward and deliver a powerful slash.
Forward Slash Proficiency	Kliff	Raise Forward Slash to Lv. 2 or unlock it by observing the skill in action. Lunge forward and follow up with a finishing slash.
Forward Slash Sure Hit	Kliff	Raise Forward Slash to Lv. 3. Forward Slash can no longer miss.
Shield Bash	Kliff	Unlocked by default. Strike the enemy with your shield and block incoming attacks.
Turning Slash	Kliff	Unlocked by default. Spend 1 Abyss Artifact per level to max it out at Lv. 3. Perform a spinning overhead strike that sends enemies flying.
Turning Slash Proficiency	Kliff	Raise Turning Slash to Lv. 2. While using another skill, quickly chain into Turning Slash.
Turning Slash Expertise	Kliff	Raise Turning Slash to Lv. 3 or unlock it by observing the skill in action. While using Turning Slash, follow up with a powerful downward strike.
Turning Slash Rend Armor	Kliff	Raise Turning Slash to Lv. 3. Turning Slash ignores Super Armor and sends enemies flying.
Stab	Kliff	Unlocked by default. Spend 1 Abyss Artifact per level to max it out at Lv. 3. Quickly stab forward and inflict Bleed.
Swift Stab	Kliff	Raise Stab to Lv. 2 or unlock it by observing the skill in action. Perform a follow-up attack after a successful charged Stab.
Skewering Stab	Kliff	Raise Stab to Lv. 2. Move after a successful charged Stab to immediately grapple the enemy.
Aerial Stab	Kliff	Raise Stab to Lv. 3. While in mid-air, perform a forward Stab.
Stab Rend Armor	Kliff	Raise Stab to Lv. 3. Stab ignores Super Armor.
Spinning Slash	Kliff	Unlocked by default. Spend 1 Abyss Artifact to max it out at Lv. 2. Perform a short leap and slash the enemy while spinning.
Spinning Slash Proficiency	Kliff	Raise Spinning Slash to Lv. 2 or unlock it by observing the skill in action. Perform consecutive Spinning Slashes.
Blinding Flash	Kliff	Unlocked during the Prologue main quest, Unknown Space. Reflect light and temporarily blind enemies.
Blinding Flash Finisher	Kliff	Spend 1 Abyss Artifact or unlock it by observing the skill in action. While enemies are blinded by Blinding Flash, rush in and deliver a rapid flurry of strikes.
Marksmanship	Kliff	Unlocked by default. Spend 1 Abyss Artifact per level to max it out at Lv. 5. Perform a basic attack with your ranged weapon. Further investment in Marksmanship increases the damage of your ranged weapon attacks.
Charged Shot	Kliff	Spend 1 Abyss Artifact or unlock it by observing the skill in action. While aiming, charge your shot and increase its power.
Multishot	Kliff	Spend 1 Abyss Artifact or unlock it by observing the skill in action. While aiming, fire 10 arrows in a wide spread.
Evasive Shot	Kliff	Spend 1 Abyss Artifact or unlock it by observing the skill in action. Dodge twice while aiming to sidestep an enemy attack and release an arrow.
Evasive Shot Proficiency	Kliff	Raise Evasive Shot to Lv. 2. Increases the speed of Evasive Shot.
Evasive Shot Expertise	Kliff	Raise Evasive Shot to Lv. 3. Automatically fire two arrows in rapid succession during Evasive Shot.
Explosive Evasive Shot	Kliff	Raise Evasive Shot to Lv. 3 or unlock it by observing the skill in action. While aiming, fire an arrow into the ground that propels you skyward to evade enemy attacks.
Grappling	Kliff	Unlocked by default. Spend 1 Abyss Artifact per level to max it out at Lv. 5. Allows you to perform grapples. Further investment in Grappling increases the damage of your grappling moves.
Throw	Kliff	Unlocked by default. Toss an enemy across the battlefield.
Restrain	Kliff	Unlocked by default. Take an enemy hostage after performing a Stab.
Lariat	Kliff	Raise Grappling to Lv. 2. Slam your enemy into the ground with overwhelming force.
Giant Swing	Kliff	Raise Grappling to Lv. 3. While performing a Pump Kick or Dropkick, grab your enemy and hurl them away with a spinning throw.
Back Hang	Kliff	Raise Grappling to Lv. 4 Get closer while airborne or latch onto a specific target to attack or escape danger.
Lariat Follow-up	Kliff	Raise Grappling to Lv. 5. Allows you to perform multiple Lariat on your enemy after subjecting them to a Lariat.
Clothesline	Kliff	Spend 1 Abyss Artifact or unlock it by observing the Black Bear enemies you fight during Chapter 6. While sprinting, hook an enemy and slam them into the ground.
Body Slam	Kliff	Spend 1 Abyss Artifact or unlock it by observing the skill in action. While in mid-air, slam your full weight down upon the enemy.
Unarmed Combat	Kliff	Unlocked by default. Spend 1 Abyss Artifact per level to max it out at Lv. 5. Strike an enemy with bare fists. Further investment in Unarmed Combat increases the damage of your unarmed strikes.
Leg Sweep	Kliff	Unlocked by default. Use an unarmed attack after rolling to sweep your enemy's legs with a powerful low kick.
Scissor Takedown	Kliff	Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 2. While crouching, wrap your legs around an enemy and bring them to the ground.
Unarmed Combat Proficiency	Kliff	Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 3 or observe the skill in action to unlock it. Perform an additional unarmed strike.
Flying Kick	Kliff	Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 4. While in the air, launch yourself at an enemy and kick them twice.
Meteor Kick	Kliff	Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 5 or observe the skill in action to unlock it. Perform an unarmed attack while high in the air to drive a precise diving kick.
Pump Kick	Kliff	Unlocked by observing Matthias use the Pump Kick move during his boss fight. Perform a powerful two-footed kick that sends your enemy flying.
Dropkick	Kliff	Spend 1 Abyss Artifact or unlock it by observing the skill in action. Launch your body forward and deliver a double-kick that sends your enemy flying.
Vault	Kliff	Spend 1 Abyss Artifact or unlock it by observing the skill in action. Vault over the back of an enemy.
Spirit	Kliff	Spend Abyss Artifacts to upgrade it to a max of 12. Power consumed to execute skills and special actions.
Force Palm	Kliff	Learned during the Chapter 1 main quest, Traces. Observe the small NPC as it demonstrates Force Palm to learn it. Gather energy into your palm and release it in a single powerful strike that reduces the target's defense.
Aerial Force Palm	Kliff	Unlock Force Palm Lv. 1. While in mid-air, aim the energy of your Force Palm downward and launch yourself even higher.
Healing Force Palm	Kliff	Unlock Force Palm Lv. 1. While charging Force Palm, convert the stored energy into power capable of healing a wounded target.
Force Palm Proficiency	Kliff	Raise Force Palm to Lv. 2. Allows you to perform up to two Force Palm strikes.
Force Palm Expertise	Kliff	Raise Force Palm to Lv. 3. Allows you to perform up to three Force Palm strikes.
Focus	Kliff	Learned during the Chapter 2 main quest, Unexpected Gift. Enter Focus mode to slow down time. Maintaining focus restores Spirit.
Focused Repulsion	Kliff	Raise Focus to Lv. 2 or observe the skill in action to unlock it. When hit while in Focused state, you can repel everything away.
Focused Insight	Kliff	Raise Focus to Lv. 3. Automatically face incoming attacks while Focused and counter them.
Focused Force Palm	Kliff	Observe this skill in action to learn it. Unleash a Force Palm that penetrates the target while in Focus mode.
Nature's Grasp	Kliff	Learned during the Chapter 2 main quest, Unexpected Gift. Observe the small NPC as it demonstrates Nature's Grasp to learn it. Allows you to lift or move heavy objects.
Focused Shot	Kliff	Level up both Marksmanship and Focus to Lv. 2. Then, spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock this skill. While aiming your bow, use Focus then fire up to 4 shots. Each level invested in this skill increases the maximum number of shots by two.
Focused Evasive Shot	Kliff	Raise Focused Shot to Lv. 2. While aiming or rolling, you can enter Focused Shot mode.
Focused Charged Shot	Kliff	Raise Focused Shot to Lv. 3. During Focused Shot or Charged Shot, unleash a rapid volley of arrows.
Force Palm Pulse	Kliff	Level up both Unarmed Combat and Force Palm to Lv. 3. Then, spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock this skill. During Force Palm, follow up with a powerful strike.
Force Current	Kliff	Level up both Force Palm and Axiom Force to Lv. 2. Then, spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock this skill. While grasping a target with the Axiom Force, transmit the energy of your Force Palm through it and strike targets from a distance.
Diving Force Palm	Kliff	Meet certain conditions to learn. After using Aerial Swing or while failling, channel all your energy into a downward strike.
Keen Senses	Kliff	Unlocked by default. Enhances swift actions with the power of nature.
Parry	Kliff	Unlocked by default. Guard right before being hit to precisely block an enemy attack.
Dodge	Kliff	Raise Keen Senses to Lv. 2. Input evade just before being hit to escape danger.
Counter	Kliff	Raise Keen Senses to Lv. 3 or observe this skill in action to learn it. Attack right before being hit to interrupt an enemy attack.
Evasive Roll	Kliff	Spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock it or observe Kailok the Hornsplitter when he uses it to learn the skill. Input evade while being hit to roll away and evade quickly.
Double Jump	Kliff	Spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock it or observe the skill in action to learn it. Jump twice to perform an extra jump in mid-air off an enemy.
Nature's Snare	Kliff	Level up Keen Senses to Lv. 3 and Focus to Lv. 2. Then, spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock this skill. Alternatively, you can observe the skill in action to learn it. While in Focus mode, form a barrier of wind that blocks projectiles.
Nature's Retribution	Kliff	Raise Nature's Snare to Lv. 2. During Nature's Snare, lash out with the energy stored while focused.
Nature's Veil	Kliff	Raise Nature's Snare to Lv. 3. During Nature's Snare, briefly hold energy in place while focused.
Nature's Echo	Kliff	Level up Keen Senses to Lv. 3 and Forward Slash to Lv. 3. Then, spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock this skill. Alternatively, you can observe the skill in action to learn it. Creates an illusion that replicates your attacks.
Echoing Forward Slash	Kliff	Unlock Nature's Echo Lv. 1. When performing a Forward Slash, automatically creates an illusion that copies the attack.
Echoing Spinning Slash	Kliff	Raise Nature's Echo to Lv. 2. When performing a Spinning Slash, automatically creates an illusion that copies the attack.
Echoing Stab	Kliff	Raise Nature's Echo to Lv. 3. When performing a charged Stab, automatically creates an illusion that copies the attack.
Health	Kliff	Spend Abyss Artifacts to upgrade it to a max of 18. Endure damage taken during combat
Axiom Force	Kliff	Unlocked during the Chapter 1 main quest, Traces. Harness the Axiom Force to perform impossible feats.
Aerial Maneuver	Kliff	Raise Axiom Force to Lv. 2. Lock onto a target, then jump to leap a great distance using the Axiom Force.
Aerial Swing	Kliff	Raise Axiom Force to Lv. 3. Lock onto a target, then leap using the Axiom Force to swing forward with powerful force.
Winch	Kliff	Upgrade Grappling and Axiom Force to Lv. 3. Then, spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock Winch. Pull an enemy in and slam them to the ground with the power of the Axiom Force.
Ambush	Kliff	Unlock Wing Lv. 1 then spend 1 Abyss Artifact to get Ambush. While shooting Axiom Force, move instantly to the target enemy and strike.
Flight	Kliff	Unlocked during the Chapter 1 main quest, Traces. While airborne, input jump to glide while flying.
Swift Flight	Kliff	Raise Flight to Lv. 2. Reduces air resistance to fly faster.
Aerial Roll	Kliff	Can be unlocked using an Abyss Artifact after learning Flight Lv. 1. Alternatively, you can observe the Crowcaller while they use this skill during Chapter 5 to get it for free. While in Flight, instantly consume Stamina for a high-speed dash.
Imbue Element	Kliff	Learn either one of the following skills: Flame Strike Lv. 1, Frost Mantle Lv. 1, Lightning Surge Lv. 1, or Storm Veil Lv. 1. Then, spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock this skill. Wield the elements and apply them to your skills.
Elemental Turning Slash	Kliff	Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 1. Allows you to imbue Turning Slash with an element while using it.
Elemental Charged Shot	Kliff	Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 2. Allows you to imbue your Charged Shot with an element.
Elemental Force Palm	Kliff	Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 3. Allows you to imbue Force Palm with an element while using it.
Elemental Meteor Kick	Kliff	Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 4. Allows you to imbue Meteor Kick with an element while using it.
Lightning Surge	Kliff	Unlock Lightning Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Create a field of electricity.
Frost Mantle	Kliff	Unlock Frost Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Create a barrier of frost around you.
Storm Veil	Kliff	Unlock Wind Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Deploy a smoke cloud and escape enemy sight.
Flame Strike	Kliff	Unlock Flame Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Perform a powerful strike while wreathed in flame.
Mystical Storage	Kliff	Unlocked during the Chapter 4 main quest, Mysterious Pot. Allows you to seal an object inside a kuku pot after holding it with the Axiom Force.
Spirit	Damiane	Spend Abyss Artifacts to upgrade it to a max of 12. Power consumed to execute skills and special actions.
Focused Shot	Damiane	Unlocked by default. While aiming your firearm, Focus then fire up to 4 shots. Each level invested in this skill increases the maximum number of shots by two.
Focused Evasive Shot	Damiane	Raise Focused Shot to Lv. 2. While aiming or rolling, enter Focused Shot mode.
Focused Charged Shot	Damiane	Raise Focused Shot to Lv. 3. During Focused Shot or Charge Shot, unleash a rapid volley of bullets with Focused Shot.
Flurry of Kicks	Damiane	Raise both Unarmed Combat and Keen Senses to Lv. 3 while also learning Tornado Kick Lv. 1. Once all 3 are unlocked, spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock this skill. Concentrate energy in your feet and deliver powerful consecutive kicks.
Focus	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Time flows more slowly around you while in Focus mode.
Nature's Grasp	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Allows you to lift or move heavy objects.
Blade Sentinel	Damiane	Raise both Focus and Shield Toss to Lv. 3. Then, spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock this skill. While in Focus mode, have a sentinel assault a targeted location.
Double Jump	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Perform an extra jump in mid-air or off an enemy.
Evasive Roll	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Input evade after being hit to roll away and evade quickly.
Keen Senses	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Enhances swift actions with the power of nature.
Parry	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Guard right before being hit to precisely block an enemy attack.
Dodge	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Input evade just before being hit to escape danger.
Counter	Damiane	Raise Keen Senses to Lv. 3. Attack right before being hit to interrupt an enemy attack.
Shield Sentinel	Damiane	Raise both Focus and Shield Toss to Lv. 2. Then, spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock this skill. While in Focus mode, deploy a sentinel that temporarily assists you in combat.
Health	Damiane	Spend Abyss Artifacts to upgrade it to a max of 18. Endure damage taken during combat
Flight	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Use a glider to fly while airborne.
Swift Flight	Damiane	Raise Flight to Lv. 2. Reduce air resistance to fly faster.
Skystep	Damiane	Meet certain conditions to learn. In mid-air, deploy an Abyss Fan powered by Scholastone technology. Use the resulting updraft to leap higher or extend your flight time.
Flame Rush	Damiane	Unlock Flame Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Lunge forward with a flame-charged punch.
Frost Mantle	Damiane	Unlock Frost Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Create a barrier of frost around you.
Imbue Element	Damiane	Learn either one of the following skills: Flame Rush Lv. 1, Frost Mantle Lv. 1, Lightning Strike Lv. 1, or Storm Pillar Lv. 1. Then, spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock this skill. Wield the elements and apply them to your skills.
Elemental Smiting Strike	Damiane	Unlocked Imbue Element Lv. 1. Imbue Smiting Strike with an element while using it.
Elemental Charged Shot	Damiane	Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 2. Imbue your Charged Shot with an element.
Elemental Shield Toss	Damiane	Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 3. Imbue Shield Toss with an element while using it.
Elemental Meteor Kick	Damiane	Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 4. Imbue Meteor Kick with an element while using it.
Storm Pillar	Damiane	Unlock Wind Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Pull nearby enemies into a raging whirlwind then hit them with explosive force.
Lightning Strike	Damiane	Unlock Lightning Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Release an electric burst from the tip of your sword and shock nearby enemies.
Stamina	Damiane	Spend Abyss Artifacts to upgrade it to a max of 14. Energy consumed when performing actions such as dodging or moving.
Smiting Strike	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Spin around and slam an enemy down with a spear of light.
Smiting Strike Proficiency	Damiane	Unlocked by default. While using another skill, quickly chain into Smiting Strike.
Smiting Strike Expertise	Damiane	Raise Smiting Strike to Lv. 2. Perform two additional strikes after Smiting Strike.
Smiting Strike Rend Armor	Damiane	Raise Smiting Strike to Lv. 3. Smiting Strike ignores Super Armor.
Sword Flurry	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Dodge an attack and strike quickly.
Sword Flurry Proficiency	Damiane	Raise Sword Flurry to Lv. 2 or observe the skill in action to learn it. Dodge enemy attacks and rapidly slash multiple times in a row.
Piercing Light	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Move forward and cut down enemies in your path.
Uppercut	Damiane	Raise Piercing Light to Lv. 2. After a successful charged Piercing Light, follow up with a rising slash.
Skewer	Damiane	Raise Piercing Light to Lv. 2 or observe the skill in action to learn it. Move after a successful charged Piercing Light to sprint with the enemy stuck on the end of your blade.
Piercing Light Rend Armor	Damiane	Raise Piercing Light to Lv. 3. Piercing Light attacks ignore Super Armor.
Armed Combat	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Perform a basic attack with your melee weapon. Further investigation in Armed Combat increases the damage of your melee weapon attacks.
Quick Swap	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Rapidly switch between your primary and secondary weapons to perform an attack.
Evasive Smite	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Strike while dodging backward.
Charge	Damiane	Raise Armed Combat to Lv. 3. While guarding, charge forward and smash an enemy with your shield.
Smiting Bolt	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Call down a spear of light to damage enemies.
Smiting Bolt Proficiency	Damiane	Raise Smiting Bolt to Lv. 2. Repeatedly call down spears of light to damage enemies.
Smiting Bolt Sure Hit	Damiane	Raise Smiting Bolt to Lv. 3. Smiting Bolt can no longer miss.
Blinding Flash	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Reflect light and temporarily blind enemies.
Spinning Scissors Throw	Damiane	Spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock it or observe the skill in action to learn it. While running, wrap your legs around an enemy and throw them.
Grappling	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Allows you to perform a grapple. Further investment in Grappling increases the damage of your grappling moves.
Throw	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Toss an enemy across the battlefield.
Restrain	Damiane	Unlocked by default. During Piercing Light, take an enemy hostage.
Lariat	Damiane	Raise Grappling to Lv. 2. Slam your enemy into the ground with overwhelming force.
Screwdriver	Damiane	Raise Grappling to Lv. 3. While performing a Scissor Kick or Tornado Kick, grab an enemy, spin them, and slam them down.
Back Hang	Damiane	Raise Grappling to Lv. 4. Get closer while airborne or latch onto a specific target to attack or escape danger.
Aerial Grapple	Damiane	Raise Grappling to Lv. 5. Perform an Uppercut to slam an airborne enemy into the ground.
Shield Toss	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Throw a shield that strikes enemies and can bounce up to 3 times before returning.
Shield Toss Proficiency	Damiane	Raise Shield Toss to Lv. 2. Your shield now bounces off enemies up to 5 times.
Shield Toss Expertise	Damiane	Raise Shield Toss to Lv. 3. Your shield now bounces off enemies up to 7 times.
Marksmanship	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Perform a basic attack with your ranged weapon. Further investment in Marksmanship increases the damage of your ranged weapon attacks.
Charged Shot	Damiane	Unlocked by default. While aiming, charge your shot and fire a powerful bullet.
Evasive Shot	Damiane	Spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock it. While aiming, sidestep an enemy attack and fire a shot.
Evasive Shot Proficiency	Damiane	Raise Evasive Shot to Lv. 2. Increases the speed of Evasive Shot.
Evasive Shot Expertise	Damiane	Raise Evasive Shot to Lv. 3. Automatically fire two shots in rapid succession during Evasive Shot.
Tornado Kick	Damiane	Spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock it or observe the skill in action to learn it. Perform a spinning kick that sends an enemy flying.
Vault	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Vault over the back of an enemy.
Quick Reload	Damiane	Observe this skill in action to learn it. Reloads firearms more quickly.
Scissor Kick	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Perform a powerful cross-legged strike.
Unarmed Combat	Damiane	Unlocked by default. Strike an enemy with bare fists. Further investment in Unarmed Combat increases the damage of your unarmed strikes.
Leg Sweep	Damiane	Unlocked by default. After rolling, sweep your enemy's legs with a powerful low kick.
Scissor Takedown	Damiane	Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 2. While crouching, wrap your legs around an enemy and bring them to the ground.
Unarmed Combat Proficiency	Damiane	Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 3. Perform an additional unarmed strike.
Flying Kick	Damiane	Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 4. While in the air, launch yourself at an enemy and kick them away.
Meteor Kick	Damiane	Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 5. Perform an unarmed attack while high in the air to drive a precise diving kick.
Spirit	Oongka	Spend Abyss Artifacts to upgrade it to a max of 12. Power consumed to execute skills and special actions.
Keen Senses	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Enhances swift actions with the power of nature.
Parry	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Guard right before being hit to precisely block an enemy attack.
Dodge	Oongka	Raise Keen Senses to Lv. 2. Input evade just before being hit to escape danger.
Counter	Oongka	Raise Keen Senses to Lv. 3. Attack right before being hit to interrupt an enemy attack.
Evasive Roll	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Input evade after being hit to roll away and evade quickly.
Double Jump	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Perform an extra jump in mid-air or off an enemy.
Quick Grab	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Just before being hit, grapple an enemy and interrupt their attack.
Nature's Grasp	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Allows you to lift or move heavy objects.
Focus	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Time flows more slowly around you while in Focus mode.
Explosive Leap	Oongka	Raise Focus and Marksmanship to Lv. 3. Then, spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock this skill. Alternatively, you can observe this skill in action to learn it for free. While in Focus, jump to a targeted location and land with explosive Force.
Aerial Evasive Shot	Oongka	Spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock it. While in mid-air, fire a powerful shell and use the recoil to evade an attack.
Rage	Oongka	Unlocked by default. While in Focus mode, unleash your inner rage and enter a Super Armor state.
Scatter Shot	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Fire a spread shot to hit nearby enemies.
Explosive Strike	Oongka	Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 3 then spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock the skill. During Scatter Shot, channel your power and deliver an explosive punch.
Focused Shot	Oongka	Unlocked by default. While aiming your blaster, enter Focus then shoot. Each level invested in this skill increases the maximum number of shots. Concentrate for a brief period to fire multiple shots at several targets.
Focused Evasive Shot	Oongka	Raise Focused Shot to Lv. 2. While aiming or rolling, enter Focused Shot mode.
Focused Charged Shot	Oongka	Raise Focused Shot to Lv. 3. During Focused Shot or Charged Shot, unleash a rapid volley of shells with Focused Shot.
Dropkick	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Launch your body forward and deliver a double-kick that sends your enemy flying.
Pump Kick	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Perform a powerful two-footed kick that sends your enemy flying.
Body Slam	Oongka	Unlocked by default. While in mid-air, slam your full weight down upon the enemy.
Clothesline	Oongka	Unlocked by default. While sprinting, hook an enemy and slam them into the ground.
Grappling	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Allows you to perform a grapple. Further investment in Grappling increases the damage of your grappling moves.
Throw	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Toss an enemy across the battlefield.
Restrain	Oongka	Unlocked by default. During Slash, take an enemy hostage.
Lariat	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Slam your enemy into the ground with overwhelming force.
Giant Swing	Oongka	Raise Grappling to Lv. 3. While performing a Pump Kick or Dropkick, grab your enemy and hurl them away with a spinning throw.
Back Hang	Oongka	Raise Grappling to Lv. 4. Get closer while airborne or latch onto a specific target to attack or escape danger.
Lariat Follow-up	Oongka	Raise Grappling to Lv. 5 to unlock it or observe the skill in action to learn it for free. Allows you to perform multiple Lariat on your enemy after subjecting them to a Lariat.
Unarmed Combat	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Strike an enemy with bare fists. Further investment in Unarmed Combat increases the damage of your unarmed strikes.
Low Dropkick	Oongka	Unlocked by default. After rolling, deliver a low kick that sends the enemy flying.
Scissor Takedown	Oongka	Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 2. While crouching, wrap your legs around an enemy and bring them to the ground.
Unarmed Combat Proficiency	Oongka	Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 3. Perform an additional unarmed strike.
Meteor Kick	Oongka	Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 5. Perform an unarmed attack while high in the air to drive a precise diving kick.
Vault	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Vault over the back of an enemy.
Marksmanship	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Perform a basic attack with your ranged weapon. Further investment in Marksmanship increases the damage of your ranged weapon attacks.
Evasive Shot	Oongka	Unlocked by default. While aiming, sidestep an enemy attack and fire your blaster.
Evasive Shot Proficiency	Oongka	Raise Evasive Shot to Lv. 2. Increases the speed of Evasive Shot.
Evasive Shot Expertise	Oongka	Raise Evasive Shot to Lv. 3. Automatically fire two shots in rapid succession during Evasive Shot.
Charged Shot	Oongka	Unlocked by default. While aiming, charge your shot and fire a powerful bullet.
Armed Combat	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Perform a basic attack with your melee weapon. Further investigation in Armed Combat increases the damage of your melee weapon attacks.
Leaping Smash	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Leap high and slam down hard, attacking surrounding enemies.
Charge	Oongka	Raise Armed Combat to Lv. 3 or observe the skill in action to learn it for free. While guarding, charge forward and smash an enemy with your shield.
Dual Wielding Mastery	Oongka	Raise Armed Combat to Lv. 4. Allows you to wield two-handed weapons with a single hand. Equipping a greathammer as your secondary weapon will increase the damage of Rampage and Raging Lightning.
Quick Swap	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Rapidly switch between your primary and secondary weapons to perform an attack.
Slash	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Perform a fast forward swing that drives your enemies into the ground.
Hack and Slash	Oongka	Unlocked by default. After a successful charged Slash, perform a follow-up attack.
Slash and Sling	Oongka	Raise Slash to Lv. 2. Move forward after a successful charged Slash to follow up with a spinning grab throw.
Slash Rend Armor	Oongka	Raise Slash to Lv. 3. Slash ignores the enemy's Super Armor and strikes them down.
Rampage	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Move forward and cut down enemies in your path.
Rampage Proficiency	Oongka	Raise Rampage to Lv. 2 or observe this skill in action to learn it for free. Perform a downward strike and then a finishing attack.
Rampage Sure Hit	Oongka	Raise Rampage to Lv. 3. Rampage can no longer miss.
Blinding Flash	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Reflect light and temporarily blind enemies.
Raging Lightning	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Rapidly spin your body to slash all enemies
Raging Lightning Proficiency	Oongka	Raise Raging Lightning to Lv. 2. Increase movement distance during Raging Lightning.
Quaking Fury	Oongka	Unlocked by default. Perform a spinning sweep and follow up with a downward strike.
Quaking Fury Proficiency	Oongka	Unlocked by default. While using another skill, quickly chain into Quaking Fury.
Quaking Fury Expertise	Oongka	Raise Quaking Fury to Lv. 2. Stomp the ground, disable enemies with an earthquake, and chain into Quaking Fury.
Quaking Fury Rend Armor	Oongka	Raise Quaking Fury to Lv. 3. Quaking Fury ignores Super Armor.
Health	Oongka	Spend Abyss Artifacts to upgrade it to a max of 18. Endure damage taken during combat
Imbue Element	Oongka	Learn either one of the following skills: Flame Quake Lv. 1, Frost Mantle Lv. 1, Lightning Pulse Lv. 1, or Storm Howl Lv. 1. Then, spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock this skill. Wield elements and apply them to your skills.
Elemental Quaking Fury	Oongka	Raise Imbue Element to Lv. Imbue Quaking Fury with an element while using it.
Elemental Charged Shot	Oongka	Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 2. Imbue your Charged Shot with an element.
Elemental Scatter Shot	Oongka	Raise Imbue Element to Lv. Imbue Scatter Shot with an element while using it.
Elemental Meteor Kick	Oongka	Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 4. Imbue Meteor Kick with an element while using it.
Flame Quake	Oongka	Unlock Flame Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Strike the ground with fire-imbued fists.
Frost Mantle	Oongka	Unlock Frost Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Create a barrier of frost around you.
Storm Howl	Oongka	Unlock Wind Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Let out a roar that drives enemies back.
Lightning Pulse	Oongka	Unlock Lightning Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Gather lightning in both hands and electrocute nearby enemies.
Vertical Flight	Oongka	Meet certain conditions to unlock. Take off from the ground or ascend vertically while airborne.
Flight	Oongka	Meet certain conditions to unlock. Use a rocket pack to fly while airborne.
Swift Flight	Oongka	Raise Flight to Lv. 2. Reduce air resistance to fly faster during Flight.

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