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Evasive Smite
April 14, 2026 at 09:36 PM
Expand Evasive Smite with retreat combo mechanics and tier table
Evasive Smite is a melee combat skill in Crimson Desert, exclusive to Damiane. It belongs to the Stamina (Blue) branch of the skill tree.
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Character | |
Skill Tree | Stamina (Blue) |
Category | Melee Combat |
Cost | 40 Stamina |
Input | R1 + Circle |
How to Unlock | Auto-unlock |
Prerequisites | None |
Press R1 + Circle to strike while dodging backward. Damiane delivers an offensive swing while simultaneously creating distance from the enemy.
Evasive Smite is a safe offensive option that keeps Damiane out of counterattack range. Use it as a combo finisher when you want to disengage after a string of melee hits. It works well against aggressive enemies that punish players for staying in close range too long.
For a full list of abilities, see the Skills page. Related topics: Combat System, Abyss Artifacts.
Evasive Smite fires off a swing while Damiane hops backward, combining damage output with disengage in a single input. The move has startup on the strike followed by the dodge, so the Stamina cost (40) is higher than a pure dodge would be, but in return the enemy cannot punish the dodge with a follow-up.
Use Evasive Smite as a combo closer when an enemy is about to react. Finish a Sword Flurry or Smiting Strike string and immediately tap R1 + Circle; Damiane will land a final slash while creating distance for the next opening.
Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
Character | |
Skill Tree | Stamina (Blue) - Melee Combat branch |
Prerequisites | None - auto-unlocked |
Stamina Cost | 40 Stamina |
Control Input | R1 + Circle (PS) / RB + B (Xbox) |
Sword Flurry - dodge-slash opener that pairs with Evasive Smite.
Smiting Strike - chain before Evasive Smite for a two-part punish.
Evasive Shot - ranged equivalent with an Evasive Shot Proficiency upgrade.
Evasive Roll - general dodge for when you do not need the slash.
