Overview
Focused Evasive Shot is a Spirit Skill Tree ability available to Kliff and Damiane. While aiming or rolling, you can enter Focused Shot mode, combining evasive maneuvers with focused precision for a dynamic combat style that maintains offensive pressure during defensive actions.
This skill bridges the gap between defense and offense. Normally, dodging forces you to stop attacking entirely. Focused Evasive Shot lets you roll away from danger and immediately enter Focused Shot mode, keeping your damage output flowing even while repositioning. The back-and-fire motion is particularly effective when enemies push into your space.
Skill Details
Property | Detail |
|---|---|
Skill Tree | Spirit (Focused Shot branch) |
Parent Skill | |
Stamina Cost | 20 Stamina |
Spirit Cost | None |
Characters | |
Focused Shot Level | Level 2 |
Unlock Cost | |
How to Unlock | Focused Shot Lv 2 |
Input | Square while aiming or L2 while rolling |
How to Unlock
Upgrade the Focused Shot skill to Level 2 to unlock Focused Evasive Shot. Both Kliff and Damiane must level the skill independently. The progression chain continues to Focused Charged Shot at Level 3.
Focused Shot Progression Chain
Level | Skill | Effect |
|---|---|---|
Level 1 | Enter Focus mode while aiming for precision shots | |
Level 2 | Enter Focus mode while rolling for evasive precision | |
Level 3 | Rapid volley of charged projectiles during Focus mode |
Combat Tips
Use this skill to maintain offensive pressure while dodging. Roll away from danger and immediately enter Focused Shot mode to keep firing.
The Stamina cost of 20 is manageable, making Focused Evasive Shot a reliable tool for repositioning without losing aim or interrupting your attack flow.
When an enemy charges at you, roll sideways and snap into Focus mode to land precision hits while they overshoot their attack.
Pairs naturally with Focused Charged Shot for a complete focused ranged combat kit. Evasive Shot handles the defensive transitions, while Charged Shot provides the burst damage.
For Damiane, Focused Evasive Shot is especially strong because her pistol lets her back off and fire in one smooth motion. Combined with her rapier, this creates a fluid melee-to-ranged fighting style.
Use Focused Evasive Shot during boss fights to avoid sweeping attacks while keeping sustained ranged damage going. The ability to roll and aim simultaneously is invaluable against aggressive bosses.
Practice the rhythm: roll, enter Focus, fire, roll again. Once the timing becomes muscle memory, you can maintain near-constant ranged pressure while staying safe.