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Overview

Evasive Smite is a melee combat skill in Crimson Desert, exclusive to Damiane. It belongs to the Stamina (Blue) branch of the skill tree. Strike while dodging backward. Damiane's version of Evasive Slash.

Skill Details

Combat Usage

Damiane's Evasive Smite functions as a backward dodge paired with a melee strike. When activated, Damiane hops backward to create distance from the enemy while simultaneously delivering a weapon strike. This is Damiane's equivalent of Kliff's Evasive Slash, adapted for her heavier, shield-based combat style.

Evasive Smite is unlocked by default and costs 40 Stamina per use. The backward movement provides a window to avoid incoming attacks, while the strike deals damage on the way out. This makes it a safe option for maintaining pressure without committing to an aggressive position.

Tactical Tips

• Use Evasive Smite to punish enemies who overcommit to long attack animations. Strike them as you retreat, then re-engage once their combo ends.

• The backward dodge has invincibility frames, making it reliable for escaping boss grab attacks and area sweeps.

• Chain Evasive Smite with Shield Toss for a hit-and-run pattern: smite while dodging back, then throw the shield from a safe distance.

• Since it costs 40 Stamina, repeated use will drain Damiane's Stamina quickly. Reserve it for reactive situations rather than spamming it.

Tips

• Practice using Evasive Smite against weaker enemies before relying on it in boss fights.

• Keep an eye on your Stamina bar when using this skill repeatedly.

See Also

• Damiane Skills

• Skills

• Combat System