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How to Unlock Counter

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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

Different Unlock Conditions for Each Character

Character How to Unlock
Kliff Raise Keen Senses to Lv. 3 or observe this skill in action to learn it.
Damiane Raise Keen Senses to Lv. 3.

Counter Info and Effect

Counter Basic Info

Counter Skill Info
Characters ・Kliff
・Damiane
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

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