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Force Current
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Force Current is a Force Palm skill in Crimson Desert, exclusive to Kliff. It belongs to the Spirit (Green) branch of the skill tree. Force Current allows Kliff to transmit the energy of his Force Palm through an enemy grasped with Axiom Force, striking distant targets from behind the held enemy. It is an advanced combination technique that merges Kliff's grappling and palm strike capabilities.
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Character | |
Skill Tree | Spirit (Green) |
Category | |
Spirit Cost | 5 Spirit |
R3 (PlayStation) / RS (Xbox) while grasping a target with Axiom Force | |
How to Unlock | Raise Force Palm to Lv. 2, raise Axiom Force to Lv. 2, then spend 1 Abyss Artifact |
Prerequisites | Force Palm Lv. 2, Axiom Force Lv. 2, 1 Abyss Artifact |
Force Current can only be activated while Kliff is holding an enemy with Axiom Force (the grappling ability granted by the Axiom bracelet in Chapter 1). While the target is grasped, pressing R3 channels Force Palm energy through the held enemy's body. The energy passes through the grasped target and strikes enemies standing behind or beyond it.
The practical effect is a ranged attack that uses the grasped enemy as a conduit. The held enemy takes damage from the initial grapple, and all enemies in a line behind them take Force Palm damage from the transmitted energy. At only 5 Spirit per use, Force Current is one of the more cost-efficient Spirit skills available.
Force Current requires significant skill investment, drawing from two separate ability branches:
Prerequisite | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
Force Palm Lv. 2 | Invest Abyss Artifacts into the Force Palm skill after learning it via a spirit hologram in the Chapter 1 Abyss |
Axiom Force Lv. 2 | Invest Abyss Artifacts into Axiom Force after receiving the Axiom bracelet during Chapter 1 quest 'Traces' |
1 Additional Abyss Artifact | Spend one more artifact to unlock Force Current itself |
In total, reaching Force Current requires at least 5 Abyss Artifacts across the two prerequisite branches plus the unlock cost. This makes it a mid-game ability for players who specifically invest in both the Force Palm and Axiom Force trees.
Skill | Effect | |
|---|---|---|
Strike enemies with an energy palm at close range | R3 / RS | |
Force Current | Channel palm energy through a grasped target to hit distant enemies | R3 while grasping |
Execute a Force Palm mid-air | R3 while airborne | |
Dive toward a target and deliver a Force Palm on impact | R3 while descending | |
Unleash a penetrating Force Palm during Focus mode | Hold R3 while in Focus |
Force Current shines in group fights. Grab a front-line enemy with Axiom Force, then transmit energy through them to damage the cluster of enemies behind.
At 5 Spirit per use, Force Current is very cheap. Use it repeatedly during Axiom Force grapples to deal consistent ranged damage.
The grasped enemy takes grapple damage regardless, so Force Current adds bonus value to every Axiom Force grab. Make it a habit to press R3 during grapples once the skill is unlocked.
Force Current rewards investment in both the Force Palm and Axiom Force trees. If you are building around Kliff's unique abilities, this skill is a natural progression.
Pair Force Current with Lariat for an aggressive melee-grapple rotation: engage with melee, grapple a target, use Force Current to hit the group, then throw the grasped enemy with Lariat.
