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Overview

Fortification I is a standard passive Abyss Core in Crimson Desert. Defense directly reduces incoming physical damage, and the +3 bonus from this core is one of the stronger single-core defensive boosts available at the standard tier.

This core is a solid pick for players building tanky loadouts, particularly on characters like Kliff when using a shield-and-sword setup. Socketing Fortification I into both an armor piece and a shield provides a combined +6 Defense, which significantly improves survivability against hard-hitting enemies.

Properties

How to Obtain

Purchased from Witch merchants. Also drops from armored enemies and can be found in supply chests throughout the world.

Standard Abyss Cores like Fortification I can be acquired from Witches who serve as merchants at various camps and settlements across the world. Check with any Witch merchant when you visit a new area, as their inventory may include this core.

Usage and Strategy

Socket Fortification I into any compatible equipment piece (Armor, Shields) to gain its Defense 3 bonus. The effect is always active as long as the core remains socketed and the equipment is worn.

Tips

• Fortification I offers more raw defense than Aegis I's damage reduction. For fights where enemies deal large single hits, Fortification I tends to be the better choice.

• Pairs well with Wall of Steel I for a full defensive core loadout.

See Also

• Abyss Core - Overview of the Abyss Core system

• Abyss Cores - Complete list of all Abyss Cores

• Best Abyss Cores - Tier list and recommendations

• Sealed Abyss Artifacts - Challenge locations for unique cores

• Abyss Gear - Abyss-infused equipment overview