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11Overview2233Evasive Slash is a combat skill in Crimson Desert, available to Kliff. It belongs to the Stamina (Blue) branch of the skill tree.445566Skill Details7788DetailInfoCharacterKliffSkill TreeStamina (Blue)CategoryArmed CombatCost40 StaminaControlsR1 + CirclePrerequisiteArmed Combat Lv 299Effect10101111Press R1 + Circle to strike while dodging backward. Kliff performs a quick slash as he retreats, dealing damage to the enemy while creating distance. This is a defensive counterattack that works well against aggressive enemies, allowing Kliff to punish attacks without committing to a full dodge roll that would leave him unable to retaliate.12121313How to Acquire14141515Evasive Slash is unlocked by raising the Armed Combat skill to Level 2. Since Armed Combat is one of Kliff's starting skills, players can invest their first few Abyss Artifacts to reach Level 2 relatively early in the game.16161717Tips18181919Evasive Slash is excellent against enemies with slow, telegraphed attacks. Wait for the wind-up, then press R1 + Circle to deal damage and escape simultaneously.The backward movement can be used to bait enemies into following you, setting up additional counterattack opportunities.This skill does not have inner skill upgrades, so treat it as a reliable spacing tool throughout the entire game.