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This is a list of all the best builds for Kliff in Crimson Desert. Check out all the builds available for Kliff and their archetypes!

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Best Early Game Builds

Weapon Builds
SwordSword and Shield Dual WeaponDual-Wield LongswordLongsword
SpearSpear Unarmed,Unarmed

Sword and Shield Build

Weapon Stats and Abyss Gear
Sword of the Wolf IconSword of the Wolf
・ATK: 12
CrowCrow's Pursuit
Swift I IconSwift I
Wind Slash IconWind Slash
StaglordStaglord's Shield
・ATK Spd: 2
・DEF: 6
Fortification I IconFortification I
Aegis I IconAegis I

The early sword and shield build for Kliff focuses on dealing damage through Forward Slash and Grappling skills.

Kliff Sword and Shield Build

Dual-Wield Build

Weapon Stats and Abyss Gear
Sword of the Lord IconSword of the Lord
・ATK: 13
・ATK Spd: 2
Destruction I IconDestruction I
Swift I IconSwift I
Wind Slash IconWind Slash
Tauria Curved Sword IconTauria Curved Sword
・ATK: 15
・ATK Spd: 1
Destruction I IconDestruction I
Stamina Transference IconStamina Transference
CrowCrow's Pursuit

The Dual-Wield build focuses on offensive play and thrives on precise dodges and counterattacks. It's an extremely powerful build with the best use of Blinding Flash Finisher.

Kliff Dual-Wield Build

Longsword Build

Weapon Stats and Abyss Gear
RhettRhett's Longsword
・ATK: 15
・CRIT: 1
Destruction I IconDestruction I
Insight I IconInsight I
Stamina Transference IconStamina Transference

The Longsword build excels in breaking down defenses through the use of Spinning Slash, Stab, and Grappling skills. It excels in combo chains against normal mobs and bosses.

Kliff Longsword Build

Spear Build

Weapon Stats and Abyss Gear
Rhinard Cannon IconRhinard Cannon
・ATK: 13
・CRIT: 1
Destruction I IconDestruction I
Destruction I IconDestruction I
Swift I IconSwift I

Kliff's early Spear build is extremely easy to set up and play. It focuses on keeping enemies at the spear's tip through its counterattacks and Stab variations. The build also has a built-in ranged option from the Rhinard Cannon, allowing it to damage and stagger normal mobs from afar.

Kliff Spear Build

Unarmed Build

Weapon Stats and Abyss Gear
Canta Plate Gloves IconCanta Plate Gloves ・DEF: 3
・ATK: 13
・ATK Spd: 1
Destruction I IconDestruction I
Stamina Transference IconStamina Transference
Canta Plate Boots IconCanta Plate Boots ・DEF: 3
・ATK: 13
・ATK Spd: 1
Destruction I IconDestruction I
Destruction I IconDestruction I

The Unarmed build for Kliff focuses on Iron Fists and Grappling skills, dealing a ton of AoE damage. It primarily focuses on offense by stacking its gloves and boots with offensive Abyss Gear.

Kliff Unarmed Build

Crimson Desert Related Guides

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List of Builds per Character

Kliff IconKliff Damiane IconDamiane Oongka IconOongka

Weapon Builds

Kliff Builds
SwordSword and Shield Dual WeaponDual Weapon LongswordLongsword
SpearSpear Unarmed,Unarmed BowInfinite Arrows
Damiane Builds
RapierRapier and Shield Dual Weapon DamianeDual Weapon LongswordGreatsword
SpearSpear GunGunslinger
Oongka Builds
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