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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 |
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Stamina
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Kliff | Spend Abyss Artifacts to upgrade it to a max of 14. Energy consumed when performing actions such as dodging or moving. |
Armed Combat
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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
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Kliff | Raise Armed Combat to Lv. 2. Strike while dodging backward. |
Charge
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Kliff | Raise Armed Combat to Lv. 3. While guarding, sprint to charge forward and smash an enemy with your shield. |
Rush
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Kliff | Raise Armed Combat to Lv. 4. While dodging forward, fend off an enemy's attack. |
Quick Swap
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Kliff | Raise Armed Combat to Lv. 5. Rapidly switch between your primary and secondary weapons to perform an attack. |
Forward Slash
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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
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Kliff | Raise Forward Slash to Lv. 2 or unlock it by observing the training soldiers in Hernand Castle. Lunge forward and follow up with a finishing slash. |
Forward Slash Sure Hit
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Kliff | Raise Forward Slash to Lv. 3. Forward Slash can no longer miss. |
Shield Bash
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Kliff | Unlocked by default. Strike the enemy with your shield and block incoming attacks. |
Turning Slash
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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
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Kliff | Raise Turning Slash to Lv. 2. While using another skill, quickly chain into Turning Slash. |
Turning Slash Expertise
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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
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Kliff | Raise Turning Slash to Lv. 3. Turning Slash ignores Super Armor and sends enemies flying. |
Stab
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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
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Kliff | Raise Stab to Lv. 2 or unlock it by observing the Reed Devil boss. Perform a follow-up attack after a successful charged Stab. |
Skewering Stab
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Kliff | Raise Stab to Lv. 2. Move after a successful charged Stab to immediately grapple the enemy. |
Aerial Stab
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Kliff | Raise Stab to Lv. 3. While in mid-air, perform a forward Stab. |
Stab Rend Armor
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Kliff | Raise Stab to Lv. 3. Stab ignores Super Armor. |
Spinning Slash
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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
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Kliff | Raise Spinning Slash to Lv. 2 or unlock it by observing the training soldiers in Hernand Castle. Perform consecutive Spinning Slashes. |
Blinding Flash
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Kliff | Unlocked during the Prologue main quest, Unknown Space. Reflect light and temporarily blind enemies. |
Blinding Flash Finisher
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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
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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
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Kliff | Spend 1 Abyss Artifact or unlock it by observing the training archer in Lioncrest Manor. While aiming, charge your shot and increase its power. |
Multishot
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Kliff | Spend 1 Abyss Artifact to get it or unlock it by observing the Fort Commander of Fort Warspike during The Weight of Legacy quest in Hernand. While aiming, fire 10 arrows in a wide spread. |
Evasive Shot
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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
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Kliff | Raise Evasive Shot to Lv. 2. Increases the speed of Evasive Shot. |
Evasive Shot Expertise
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Kliff | Raise Evasive Shot to Lv. 3. Automatically fire two arrows in rapid succession during Evasive Shot. |
Explosive Evasive Shot
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Kliff | Raise Evasive Shot to Lv. 3 or unlock it by observing the Fort Commander of Fort Warspike during The Weight of Legacy quest in Hernand. While aiming, fire an arrow into the ground that propels you skyward to evade enemy attacks. |
Grappling
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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
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Kliff | Unlocked by default. Toss an enemy across the battlefield. |
Restrain
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Kliff | Unlocked by default. Take an enemy hostage after performing a Stab. |
Lariat
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Kliff | Raise Grappling to Lv. 2. Slam your enemy into the ground with overwhelming force. |
Giant Swing
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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
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Kliff | Raise Grappling to Lv. 4 Get closer while airborne or latch onto a specific target to attack or escape danger. |
Lariat Follow-up
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Kliff | Raise Grappling to Lv. 5. Allows you to perform multiple Lariat on your enemy after subjecting them to a Lariat. |
Clothesline
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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
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Kliff | Unlock it for free by observing Sir Catfish during the side missions, Vellua in Peril or Shadows in the Mist. You can also spend 1 Abyss Artifact to get it early. While in mid-air, slam your full weight down upon the enemy. |
Unarmed Combat
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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
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Kliff | Unlocked by default. Use an unarmed attack after rolling to sweep your enemy's legs with a powerful low kick. |
Scissor Takedown
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Kliff | Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 2. While crouching, wrap your legs around an enemy and bring them to the ground. |
Unarmed Combat Proficiency
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Kliff | Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 3 or observe the training beggar kid in the Communal Training Grounds. Perform an additional unarmed strike. |
Flying Kick
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Kliff | Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 4. While in the air, launch yourself at an enemy and kick them twice. |
Meteor Kick
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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
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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
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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
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Kliff | Spend 1 Abyss Artifact or unlock it by observing the skill in action. Vault over the back of an enemy. |
Spirit
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Kliff | Spend Abyss Artifacts to upgrade it to a max of 12. Power consumed to execute skills and special actions. |
Force Palm
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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
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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
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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
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Kliff | Raise Force Palm to Lv. 2. Allows you to perform up to two Force Palm strikes. |
Force Palm Expertise
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Kliff | Raise Force Palm to Lv. 3. Allows you to perform up to three Force Palm strikes. |
Focus
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Kliff | Learned during the Chapter 2 main quest, Unexpected Gift. Enter Focus mode to slow down time. Maintaining focus restores Spirit. |
Focused Repulsion
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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
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Kliff | Raise Focus to Lv. 3. Automatically face incoming attacks while Focused and counter them. |
Focused Force Palm
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Kliff | While heading to Scholastone during Chapter 4, observe the shadowy figure using Focused Force Palm to clear the roadblock between Fort Perwin and Kharonso. Unleash a Force Palm that penetrates the target while in Focus mode. |
Nature's Grasp
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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
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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
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Kliff | Raise Focused Shot to Lv. 2. While aiming or rolling, you can enter Focused Shot mode. |
Focused Charged Shot
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Kliff | Raise Focused Shot to Lv. 3. During Focused Shot or Charged Shot, unleash a rapid volley of arrows. |
Force Palm Pulse
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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
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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
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Kliff | Solve the puzzle at the Precipice of Truth in the Abyss to unlock this skill. After using Aerial Swing or while failling, channel all your energy into a downward strike. |
Keen Senses
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Kliff | Unlocked by default. Enhances swift actions with the power of nature. |
Parry
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Kliff | Unlocked by default. Guard right before being hit to precisely block an enemy attack. |
Dodge
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Kliff | Raise Keen Senses to Lv. 2. Input evade just before being hit to escape danger. |
Counter
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Kliff | Raise Keen Senses to Lv. 3 or unlock it by observing the training soldiers in Hernand Castle. Attack right before being hit to interrupt an enemy attack. |
Evasive Roll
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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
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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
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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
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Kliff | Raise Nature's Snare to Lv. 2. During Nature's Snare, lash out with the energy stored while focused. |
Nature's Veil
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Kliff | Raise Nature's Snare to Lv. 3. During Nature's Snare, briefly hold energy in place while focused. |
Nature's Echo
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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
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Kliff | Unlock Nature's Echo Lv. 1. When performing a Forward Slash, automatically creates an illusion that copies the attack. |
Echoing Spinning Slash
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Kliff | Raise Nature's Echo to Lv. 2. When performing a Spinning Slash, automatically creates an illusion that copies the attack. |
Echoing Stab
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Kliff | Raise Nature's Echo to Lv. 3. When performing a charged Stab, automatically creates an illusion that copies the attack. |
Health
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Kliff | Spend Abyss Artifacts to upgrade it to a max of 18. Endure damage taken during combat |
Axiom Force
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Kliff | Unlocked during the Chapter 1 main quest, Traces. Harness the Axiom Force to perform impossible feats. |
Aerial Maneuver
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Kliff | Raise Axiom Force to Lv. 2. Lock onto a target, then jump to leap a great distance using the Axiom Force. |
Aerial Swing
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Kliff | Raise Axiom Force to Lv. 3. Lock onto a target, then leap using the Axiom Force to swing forward with powerful force. |
Winch
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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
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Kliff | Unlock Winch Lv. 1 then spend 1 Abyss Artifact to get Ambush. While shooting Axiom Force, move instantly to the target enemy and strike. |
Flight
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Kliff | Unlocked during the Chapter 1 main quest, Traces. While airborne, input jump to glide while flying. |
Swift Flight
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Kliff | Raise Flight to Lv. 2. Reduces air resistance to fly faster. |
Aerial Roll
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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
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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
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Kliff | Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 1. Allows you to imbue Turning Slash with an element while using it. |
Elemental Charged Shot
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Kliff | Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 2. Allows you to imbue your Charged Shot with an element. |
Elemental Force Palm
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Kliff | Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 3. Allows you to imbue Force Palm with an element while using it. |
Elemental Meteor Kick
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Kliff | Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 4. Allows you to imbue Meteor Kick with an element while using it. |
Lightning Surge
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Kliff | Unlock Lightning Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Create a field of electricity. |
Frost Mantle
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Kliff | Unlock Frost Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Create a barrier of frost around you. |
Storm Veil
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Kliff | Unlock Wind Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Deploy a smoke cloud and escape enemy sight. |
Flame Strike
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Kliff | Unlock Flame Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Perform a powerful strike while wreathed in flame. |
Mystical Storage
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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
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Damiane | Spend Abyss Artifacts to upgrade it to a max of 12. Power consumed to execute skills and special actions. |
Focused Shot
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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
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Damiane | Raise Focused Shot to Lv. 2. While aiming or rolling, enter Focused Shot mode. |
Focused Charged Shot
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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
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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
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Time flows more slowly around you while in Focus mode. |
Nature's Grasp
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Allows you to lift or move heavy objects. |
Blade Sentinel
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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
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Perform an extra jump in mid-air or off an enemy. |
Evasive Roll
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Input evade after being hit to roll away and evade quickly. |
Keen Senses
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Enhances swift actions with the power of nature. |
Parry
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Guard right before being hit to precisely block an enemy attack. |
Dodge
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Input evade just before being hit to escape danger. |
Counter
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Damiane | Raise Keen Senses to Lv. 3. Attack right before being hit to interrupt an enemy attack. |
Shield Sentinel
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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
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Damiane | Spend Abyss Artifacts to upgrade it to a max of 18. Endure damage taken during combat |
Flight
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Use a glider to fly while airborne. |
Swift Flight
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Damiane | Raise Flight to Lv. 2. Reduce air resistance to fly faster. |
Skystep
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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
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Damiane | Unlock Flame Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Lunge forward with a flame-charged punch. |
Frost Mantle
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Damiane | Unlock Frost Lv. 1 by exploring Abyss regions to get this skill. Create a barrier of frost around you. |
Imbue Element
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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
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Damiane | Unlocked Imbue Element Lv. 1. Imbue Smiting Strike with an element while using it. |
Elemental Charged Shot
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Damiane | Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 2. Imbue your Charged Shot with an element. |
Elemental Shield Toss
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Damiane | Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 3. Imbue Shield Toss with an element while using it. |
Elemental Meteor Kick
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Damiane | Raise Imbue Element to Lv. 4. Imbue Meteor Kick with an element while using it. |
Storm Pillar
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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
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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
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Damiane | Spend Abyss Artifacts to upgrade it to a max of 14. Energy consumed when performing actions such as dodging or moving. |
Smiting Strike
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Spin around and slam an enemy down with a spear of light. |
Smiting Strike Proficiency
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. While using another skill, quickly chain into Smiting Strike. |
Smiting Strike Expertise
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Damiane | Raise Smiting Strike to Lv. 2. Perform two additional strikes after Smiting Strike. |
Smiting Strike Rend Armor
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Damiane | Raise Smiting Strike to Lv. 3. Smiting Strike ignores Super Armor. |
Sword Flurry
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Dodge an attack and strike quickly. |
Sword Flurry Proficiency
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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
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Move forward and cut down enemies in your path. |
Uppercut
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Damiane | Raise Piercing Light to Lv. 2. After a successful charged Piercing Light, follow up with a rising slash. |
Skewer
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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
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Damiane | Raise Piercing Light to Lv. 3. Piercing Light attacks ignore Super Armor. |
Armed Combat
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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
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Rapidly switch between your primary and secondary weapons to perform an attack. |
Evasive Smite
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Strike while dodging backward. |
Charge
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Damiane | Raise Armed Combat to Lv. 3. While guarding, charge forward and smash an enemy with your shield. |
Smiting Bolt
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Call down a spear of light to damage enemies. |
Smiting Bolt Proficiency
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Damiane | Raise Smiting Bolt to Lv. 2. Repeatedly call down spears of light to damage enemies. |
Smiting Bolt Sure Hit
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Damiane | Raise Smiting Bolt to Lv. 3. Smiting Bolt can no longer miss. |
Blinding Flash
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Reflect light and temporarily blind enemies. |
Spinning Scissors Throw
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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
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Allows you to perform a grapple. Further investment in Grappling increases the damage of your grappling moves. |
Throw
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Toss an enemy across the battlefield. |
Restrain
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. During Piercing Light, take an enemy hostage. |
Lariat
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Damiane | Raise Grappling to Lv. 2. Slam your enemy into the ground with overwhelming force. |
Screwdriver
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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
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Damiane | Raise Grappling to Lv. 4. Get closer while airborne or latch onto a specific target to attack or escape danger. |
Aerial Grapple
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Damiane | Raise Grappling to Lv. 5. Perform an Uppercut to slam an airborne enemy into the ground. |
Shield Toss
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Throw a shield that strikes enemies and can bounce up to 3 times before returning. |
Shield Toss Proficiency
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Damiane | Raise Shield Toss to Lv. 2. Your shield now bounces off enemies up to 5 times. |
Shield Toss Expertise
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Damiane | Raise Shield Toss to Lv. 3. Your shield now bounces off enemies up to 7 times. |
Marksmanship
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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
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. While aiming, charge your shot and fire a powerful bullet. |
Evasive Shot
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Damiane | Spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock it. While aiming, sidestep an enemy attack and fire a shot. |
Evasive Shot Proficiency
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Damiane | Raise Evasive Shot to Lv. 2. Increases the speed of Evasive Shot. |
Evasive Shot Expertise
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Damiane | Raise Evasive Shot to Lv. 3. Automatically fire two shots in rapid succession during Evasive Shot. |
Tornado Kick
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Damiane | Spend 1 Abyss Artifact to unlock it or observe the trainee in the Communal Training Grounds. Perform a spinning kick that sends an enemy flying. |
Vault
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Vault over the back of an enemy. |
Quick Reload
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Damiane | Observe this skill in action to learn it. Reloads firearms more quickly. |
Scissor Kick
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Perform a powerful cross-legged strike. |
Unarmed Combat
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Strike an enemy with bare fists. Further investment in Unarmed Combat increases the damage of your unarmed strikes. |
Leg Sweep
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. After rolling, sweep your enemy's legs with a powerful low kick. |
Scissor Takedown
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Damiane | Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 2. While crouching, wrap your legs around an enemy and bring them to the ground. |
Unarmed Combat Proficiency
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Damiane | Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 3. Perform an additional unarmed strike. |
Flying Kick
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Damiane | Raise Unarmed Combat to Lv. 4. While in the air, launch yourself at an enemy and kick them away. |
Meteor Kick
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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
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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
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Oongka | Raise Keen Senses to Lv. 2. Input evade just before being hit to escape danger. |
Counter
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Oongka | Raise Keen Senses to Lv. 3. Attack right before being hit to interrupt an enemy attack. |
Evasive Roll
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Oongka | Unlocked by default. Input evade after being hit to roll away and evade quickly. |
Double Jump
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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
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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
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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
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Oongka | Raise Focused Shot to Lv. 2. While aiming or rolling, enter Focused Shot mode. |
Focused Charged Shot
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Oongka | Raise Focused Shot to Lv. 3. During Focused Shot or Charged Shot, unleash a rapid volley of shells with Focused Shot. |
Dropkick
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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
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Oongka | Unlocked by default. While in mid-air, slam your full weight down upon the enemy. |
Clothesline
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Oongka | Unlocked by default. While sprinting, hook an enemy and slam them into the ground. |
Grappling
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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
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Oongka | Unlocked by default. Slam your enemy into the ground with overwhelming force. |
Giant Swing
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Oongka | Unlocked by default. While aiming, sidestep an enemy attack and fire your blaster. |
Evasive Shot Proficiency
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Oongka | Raise Evasive Shot to Lv. 2. Increases the speed of Evasive Shot. |
Evasive Shot Expertise
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Oongka | Raise Evasive Shot to Lv. 3. Automatically fire two shots in rapid succession during Evasive Shot. |
Charged Shot
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Oongka | Unlocked by default. While aiming, charge your shot and fire a powerful bullet. |
Armed Combat
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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
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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
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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
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Oongka | Spend Abyss Artifacts to upgrade it to a max of 18. Endure damage taken during combat |
Imbue Element
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Oongka | Unlocked during Chapter 8 by completing the faction quest, Fire Breathing Pack. Use a rocket pack to fly while airborne. |
| Swift Flight | Oongka | Raise Flight to Lv. 2. Reduce air resistance to fly faster during Flight. |
Counter Stance
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Kliff | Raise Armed Combat to Lv. 2. Enter a Counter Stance. If attacked while maintaining this stance, you will block the hit and launch a counterattack. |
Barrage
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Kliff | Raise Stab to Lv. 2 or observe the skill in action to unlock it for free. After a successful charged Stab, follow up with a rapid succession of stabs. |
Repel
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Kliff | Raise Stab to Lv. 2. Move after a successful charged Stab to deliver a heavy blow that knocks the enemy back. |
Tactical Stab
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Kliff | Unlocked by default. Dash forward and unleash a rapid succession of stabs. |
Tactical Stab Proficiency
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Kliff | Raise Tactical Stab to Lv. 2. Use Tactical Stab repeatedly. |
Uppercut Slash
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Kliff | Raise Armed Combat to Lv. 2. Perform a powerful uppercut slash to launch enemies into the air. |
Heavy Strike
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Kliff | Raise Stab to Lv. 2 or observe the skill in action to unlock it for free. After a successful charged Stab, follow up with a powerful slash. |
Stab Charge
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Kliff | Raise Stab to Lv. 2. After a successful charged Stab, charge forward and push the enemy back. |
Evasive Kick
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Kliff | Raise Armed Combat to Lv. 2. Evade an enemy attack before delivering a kick. |
Sucker Punch
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Kliff | Unlocked by default. Channel power into your fists and quickly close the distance to strike the enemy. |
Rising Dragon
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Kliff | Raise Sucker Punch to Lv. 2. After a successful charged Sucker Punch, leap into the air and blow the enemy away with a punch. |
Repel
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Kliff | Raise Sucker Punch to Lv. 2. Move after a successful charged Sucker Punch to blow the enemy away with a knee strike. |
Iron Fists
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Kliff | Unlocked by default. Dash forward and strike the enemy with your fists. |
Iron Fists Proficiency
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Kliff | Raise Iron Fists to Lv. 2 or observe the skill in action to unlock it for free. Unleash a burst of energy with a finishing blow to knock back enemies. |
Iron Fists Sure Hit
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Kliff | Raise Iron Fists to Lv. 3. Iron Fists can no longer miss. |
Tiger's Fury
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Kliff | Unlocked by default. Concentrate energy into your fists and strike the enemy. |
Tiger's Fury Proficiency
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Kliff | Raise Tiger's Fury to Lv. 2. Quickly chain into a Tiger's Fury while using other skills. |
Tiger's Fury Expertise
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Kliff | Raise Tiger's Fury to Lv. 3 or observe the skill in action to unlock it for free. Unleash a flurry of rapid punches before the final blow. |
Tiger's Fury Rend Armor
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Kliff | Raise Tiger's Fury to Lv. 3. Tiger's Fury ignores Super Armor and sends enemies flying. |
Roundhouse Kick
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Kliff | Unlocked by default. Strike surrounding enemies with a spinning kick. |
Roundhouse Kick Proficiency
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Kliff | Raise Roundhouse Kick to Lv. 2 or observe the skill in action to unlock it for free. Use Roundhouse repeatedly. |
Counter Stance
|
Damiane | Unlocked by default. Enter a Counter Stance. If attacked while maintaining this stance, you will block the hit and launch a counterattack. |
Tempest
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Damiane | Raise Piercing Light to Lv. 2. After a successful charged Piercing Light, summon a pillar of light that strikes nearby enemies. |
Heavy Strike
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Damiane | Raise Piercing Light to Lv. 2 or observe the skill in action to learn it. Move after a successful charged Piercing Light to follow up with a downward strike. |
Holy Explosion
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Channel holy energy into your greatsword for a massive uppercut that triggers a ground explosion. |
Shatter
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Damiane | Raise Holy Explosion to Lv. 2 or observe the skill in action to learn it. After Holy Explosion, plunge your greatsword into the ground to trigger a follow-up explosion. |
Celestial Strike
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Imbue your greatsword with celestial light and strike your enemies. |
Celestial Strike Proficiency
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Damiane | Raise Celestial Strike to Lv. 2. Follow up Celestial Strike with a finishing attack. |
Celestial Strike Sure Hit
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Damiane | Raise Celestial Strike to Lv. 3. Celestial Strike can no longer miss. |
Celestial Vitality
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Rapidly spin a spear imbued with celestial energy to drive enemies back. |
Celestial Vitality Proficiency
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Damiane | Raise Celestial Vitality to Lv. 2 or observe the skill in action to learn it. Celestial Vitality can be used repeatedly. |
Barrage
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Damiane | Raise Piercing Light to Lv. 2. After a successful charged Piercing Light, follow up with a double stab. |
Repel
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Damiane | Raise Piercing Light to Lv. 2 or observe the skill in action to learn it. Move after a successful charged Piercing Light to deliver a heavy blow that knocks the enemy back. |
Moonlight Slash
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Channel the power of light into your spear and deliver a sharp, piercing slash. |
Moonlight Slash Proficiency
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Damiane | Raise Moonlight Slash to Lv. 2. Follow up with a finishing attack. |
Moonlight Slash Sure Hit
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Damiane | Raise Moonlight Slash to Lv. 3. Moonlight Slash can no longer miss. |
Divine Power
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Damiane | Unlocked by default. Shroud your hands in sacred energy and dance through enemies with fluid slashes. |
Divine Power Proficiency
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Damiane | Raise Divine Power to Lv. 2 or observe the skill in action to learn it. Divine Power can be used repeatedly. |
| Falling Palm | Kliff | Meet certain conditions to unlock. While falling at full speed to unleash a powerful ground slam fueled by your momentum and concentrated energy. |
| Echoing Iron Fists | Kliff | Raise Nature's Echo to Lv. 1. When performing Tiger's Fury, automatically creates an illusion that copies the attack. |
※ The table below shows the full skill trees of each character in Crimson Desert.
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