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Overview

Ground Surge (also written as Groundsurge) is an Abyss Core in Crimson Desert that produces fire spikes on the ground around the player when triggered during combat. These spikes erupt from the earth and deal fire damage to any enemies caught in the area, making it one of the more visually dramatic and practically useful offensive Abyss Gear abilities in the game.

Ground Surge is originally found on Melted Ambition, the one-handed weapon that Oongka receives after defeating Myurdin during the Decisive Battle in Chapter 7. It can be extracted from the weapon at a Witch and transferred to any other weapon with an available Abyss Gear slot.

How to Obtain

Ground Surge comes pre-installed on the Melted Ambition weapon, which is automatically given to the player after defeating the boss Myurdin during the Decisive Battle main quest in Chapter 7. After the cutscene concludes and the player takes control of Oongka, the weapon is in the inventory along with its three pre-slotted Abyss Cores: Ground Surge, Destruction I, and Gale I.

Extracting Ground Surge

To use Ground Surge on a different weapon, visit any Witch NPC and select the "Extract Abyss Gear" option. This removes Ground Surge from Melted Ambition and places it into your Abyss Gear inventory. From there, you can embed it into any weapon that has an available Abyss Gear slot. Extracting an Abyss Core does not destroy it, so there is no risk involved in moving it between weapons.

Combat Effect

When Ground Surge triggers, fire spikes erupt from the ground around the player's position. The spikes deal fire damage to any enemies standing within the affected area. The trigger condition is connected to R1 + R2 attacks, specifically spinning slash type moves. Every time the player executes a spinning slash, there is a chance for Ground Surge to activate and produce the fire spike effect.

The fire spikes are particularly effective against groups of enemies, since the area of effect hits multiple targets simultaneously. In one-on-one encounters against bosses, the spikes still provide extra damage on top of the base weapon attack, making Ground Surge a solid choice for both crowd control and single-target damage.

Melted Ambition Weapon Stats

The Melted Ambition weapon that Ground Surge comes attached to has the following stats:

Build Recommendations

Ground Surge fits naturally into aggressive melee builds that rely on spinning slash combos. Oongka is the most obvious candidate given that Melted Ambition is his starting weapon in Chapter 7, but Ground Surge can be extracted and placed on any character's weapon.

• Oongka Melee Build: Keep Ground Surge on Melted Ambition and pair it with Destruction I and Gale I for a straightforward damage-focused setup. The Attack Speed Lv. 2 on Melted Ambition lets Oongka chain spinning slashes quickly, triggering Ground Surge frequently.

• Kliff Spear Build: Extract Ground Surge and slot it into a spear. The fire spike damage adds an extra layer of area damage to Kliff's spinning attacks, complementing the spear's natural reach.

Comparison to Other Offensive Abyss Cores

Tips

• Ground Surge triggers on R1 + R2 (spinning slash) attacks. Incorporate spinning slashes into your combo chains to proc the effect as often as possible.

• The fire spikes hit enemies in a radius around the player, so position yourself in the center of enemy groups for maximum effectiveness.

• You can extract Ground Surge at any Witch and re-slot it freely. There is no penalty for moving it between weapons.

• Pair Ground Surge with attack speed-boosting Abyss Cores like Gale I to increase the rate at which you perform spinning slashes and trigger the effect.