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How to Unlock Counter

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☆ Characters: Damiane | Oongka | Kliff

Counter is a skill that can be learned by multiple characters in Crimson Desert. Read on to learn how to unlock Counter for each character and see info on its effects.

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How to Unlock Counter

Character Unlock Condition
Kliff Observe the two soldiers in Hernand Castle’s training yard or Lioncrest Manor as they slowly practice blocking attacks.
Damiane, and Oongka Raise Keen Senses to Lv. 3

Observe the Two Soldiers Training Counter as Kliff

Hernand Castle
Counter in Hernand Castle
The two soldiers can be found in the northern part of Hernand Castle, in the training grounds area.
Lioncrest Manor
Counter in Lioncrest Manor
These two soldiers can be found directly behind Lioncrest Manor.

Kliff can unlock the Counter skill upgrade for Keen Senses for free by observing two spear-wielding soldiers training together, where one slowly teaches the other how to counter attacks. Since there are several soldiers training in different locations, keep an eye out for pairs facing each other with spears to get a chance to learn Counter.

To observe the soldiers, approach and wait for an Observe prompt in the bottom right of the screen. When it appears, press and hold LB (Xbox), Ctrl (PC), or L1 (PS5) to learn the skill.

Unlocking Counter Does Not Unlock Keen Senses Lv. 3

Unfortunately, unlocking the Counter skill for free will not automatically raise its parent skill, Keen Senses, to level 3. You will still need to spend an Abyss Artifact if you want to get Keen Senses Lv. 3.

Upgrade Keen Senses to Level 3 as Damiane or Oongka

Both Damiane and Oongka can unlock Counter by upgrading its parent skill, Keen Senses, to level 3 using Abyss Artifacts in the Skill Tree menu. Upgrading Keen Senses for one character does not carry over to the others, so you’ll need to upgrade it separately for each character to unlock Counter for them.

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Counter Info and Effect

Counter Basic Info

Counter Skill Info
Characters ・Kliff
・Damiane
・Oongka
Skill Tree Spirit Skill Tree
Parent Skill Keen Senses
Skill Cost No cost to use.
Skill Effect Attack right before being hit to interrupt an enemy attack.

Skill Progression for Each Character

※ Level up the Parent Skill of each character to unlock the listed skills at the indicated level thresholds.

Kliff's Counter Progression
Keen Senses → (Parent Skill)
【Lv.1】Parry
【Lv.2】Dodge
【Lv.3】Counter
Damiane's Counter Progression
Keen Senses → (Parent Skill)
【Lv.1】Parry
【Lv.1】Dodge
【Lv.3】Counter
Oongka's Counter Progression
Keen Senses → (Parent Skill)
【Lv.1】Parry
【Lv.2】Dodge
【Lv.3】Counter

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