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Overview

Fortitude I is a standard passive Abyss Core in Crimson Desert. It fits into shields, gloves, and footwear, allowing players to stack the effect across multiple equipment pieces for more efficient blocking.

Guard stamina management is critical in Crimson Desert's combat system, especially during prolonged encounters with bosses that chain multiple attacks. Reducing the stamina drain from blocking means players can hold their guard longer before needing to dodge or disengage, which opens up more opportunities for counterattacks.

Properties

How to Obtain

Purchased from Witch merchants. Can also be found in supply chests near shield-heavy enemy encampments.

Standard Abyss Cores like Fortitude 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 Fortitude I into any compatible equipment piece (Shields, Gloves, Footwear) to gain its Guard Stamina Cost -3.0% bonus. The effect is always active as long as the core remains socketed and the equipment is worn.

Tips

• Stacking Fortitude I across all three compatible slots reduces guard cost by 9%, which can be the difference between maintaining your guard through a boss combo or having it broken.

• This core is particularly valuable for shield builds and any playstyle that relies on timed blocks and parries.

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