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Kliff Skills
March 28, 2026 at 05:34 PM
Complete skill table with icons for all categories
This page lists all skills available to Kliff, the protagonist of Crimson Desert. Skills are divided into three categories: Stamina, Spirit, and Axiom. Each skill can be leveled up to increase its effectiveness, and many skills have advanced variants that unlock at higher levels or with specific prerequisites.
Skills are acquired through various means, including automatic unlocks, investing Abyss Artifacts, reaching certain skill levels, and observing techniques in action during gameplay.
Stamina skills encompass 37 abilities that focus on physical combat, weapon attacks, unarmed strikes, and ranged abilities.
Icon | Skill | Description | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| A stabbing attack performed while airborne. | Stab Lv 2 + Observe in action | |
| Press R1 to perform a basic weapon attack. Further investment increases damage. | Abyss Artifact x1+ | |
| Press L1 + R1 to reflect light and temporarily blind enemies in front of you. | Auto-unlock | |
| Follow-up finisher attack after Blinding Flash. | Blinding Flash Lv 2 | |
| While guarding, press X twice to charge forward and smash an enemy with your shield. | Armed Combat Lv 3 | |
| Press R2 while aiming to charge your shot and fire a powerful arrow. | Observe in action | |
| Hold △ to perform a double-kick that sends the enemy flying. | Pump Kick Lv 1 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Press 〇 twice while aiming to sidestep an enemy attack and release an arrow. | Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Advanced version of Evasive Shot with improved evasion and damage. | Evasive Shot Lv 3 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Proficient version of Evasive Shot with improved performance. | Evasive Shot Lv 2 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Press R1 + 〇 to strike while dodging backward. | Armed Combat Lv 2 | |
| An explosive version of Evasive Shot that deals area damage. | Evasive Shot Lv 3 + Observe in action | |
| Hold △ while in the air to launch yourself at an enemy and kick them twice. | Unarmed Combat Lv 4 | |
| Press R2 to take a strong step forward and deliver a powerful slash. | Starting skill (auto-unlock) | |
| Proficient version of Forward Slash with improved damage. | Forward Slash Lv 2 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Guaranteed-hit version of Forward Slash that cannot miss. | Forward Slash Lv 3 + Observe in action | |
| Press △ after rolling to sweep your enemy's legs with a powerful low kick. | Auto-unlock | |
- | Press L2 to perform a basic attack with your ranged weapon. Further investment increases damage. | Abyss Artifact x1+ | |
| Press △ while high in the air to drive a precise diving kick into the enemy. | Unarmed Combat Lv 5 + Observe in action | |
| Press R1 while aiming to fire 10 arrows in a wide spread. | Observe in action | |
| Hold △ to perform a powerful two-footed kick that sends the enemy flying. | Observe in action | |
| Press R2 while dodging to fend off an enemy attack while dodging forward. | Armed Combat Lv 4 | |
| Hold △ while crouching to wrap your legs around an enemy and bring them to the ground. | Unarmed Combat Lv 2 | |
| Press L1 + R2 to strike with your shield and block incoming attacks. | Auto-unlock | |
| Move after a successful charged Stab to sprint with the enemy stuck on your blade. | Stab Lv 2 + Observe in action | |
| Press R1 + X to perform a short leap and slash the enemy while spinning. | Starting skill (auto-unlock) | |
| Proficient version of Spinning Slash with improved damage and range. | Spinning Slash Lv 2 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Press R1 + △ to quickly stab forward and inflict Bleed. | Starting skill (auto-unlock) | |
| A stab attack that rends the enemy's armor, reducing their defense. | Stab Lv 3 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
- | A fast stabbing attack with reduced wind-up time. | Stab Lv 2 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Press R1 + R2 to perform a spinning overhead strike that sends enemies flying. | Starting skill (auto-unlock) | |
| Advanced version of Turning Slash with greater knockback and damage. | Turning Slash Lv 3 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Proficient version of Turning Slash with improved damage. | Turning Slash Lv 2 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Turning Slash that rends the enemy's armor, reducing their defense. | Turning Slash Lv 3 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Press △ to strike an enemy with bare fists. Further investment increases damage. | Abyss Artifact x1+ | |
| Proficient unarmed combat with increased fist damage. | Unarmed Combat Lv 3 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Press R1 + ☐ to vault over the back of an enemy. | Observe in action |
Spirit skills encompass 29 abilities that involve perception, force energy, focus mode, and nature-based powers.
Icon | Skill | Description | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Force Palm performed while airborne for aerial energy strike. | Force Palm Lv 2 + Observe in action | |
| Attack right before being hit to interrupt an enemy attack. | Keen Senses Lv 3 + Observe in action | |
| Force Palm performed while diving downward for a powerful descending strike. | Force Palm Lv 3 + Observe in action | |
| Press 〇 just before being hit to escape danger by dodging. | Keen Senses Lv 2 | |
| Press ☐ twice to perform an extra jump in mid-air or off an enemy. | Abyss Artifact x1 + Observe in action | |
| An echoing version of Forward Slash that creates a resonating follow-up strike. | Forward Slash Lv 3 + Focus Lv 2 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| An echoing version of Spinning Slash that creates a resonating follow-up strike. | Spinning Slash Lv 3 + Focus Lv 2 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| An echoing version of Stab that creates a resonating follow-up strike. | Stab Lv 3 + Focus Lv 2 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Press 〇 after being hit to roll away and evade quickly. | Abyss Artifact x1 + Observe in action | |
| Press L3 + R3 to enter Focus mode. Time flows more slowly around you and Spirit regenerates. | Observe in action | |
| Press R2 while in Focused Shot to fire a charged shot during Focus mode. | Focused Shot Lv 3 | |
| A focused version of Evasive Shot performed during Focus mode. | Focused Shot Lv 2 | |
| Hold R3 during Focus to release a Force Palm that penetrates through the target. | Observe in action | |
| Face incoming attacks during Focus and counter with L1 for a devastating riposte. | Focus Lv 3 | |
| Press R1 or L3 + R3 when hit to repel everything away from you. | Focus Lv 2 + Observe in action | |
| While aiming, press L3 + R3 to enter Focus, then press R1 to fire up to 4 shots. | Marksmanship Lv 2 + Focus Lv 2 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Create a current of force energy that flows outward from your palm. | Force Palm Lv 3 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Press R3 to gather energy into your palm and release it in a single powerful strike that diminishes enemy defense. | Observe in action | |
| Advanced version of Force Palm with greater damage and defense reduction. | Force Palm Lv 3 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Proficient version of Force Palm with improved performance. | Force Palm Lv 2 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| A pulsing version of Force Palm that sends out energy waves. | Force Palm Lv 3 + Observe in action | |
| A healing version of Force Palm that restores health. | Force Palm Lv 3 + Observe in action | |
| Enhances swift actions with the power of nature. Prerequisite for Counter, Parry, and Dodge upgrades. | Abyss Artifact x1+ | |
| Create an illusion that replicates your attacks to confuse and damage enemies. | Keen Senses Lv 3 + Forward Slash Lv 3 + Abyss Artifact x1 + Observe in action | |
| Press △ + 〇 on a target to use Nature's Grasp, allowing you to lift or move heavy objects. | Observe in action | |
| Channel nature's power to deliver a retribution attack against enemies. | Nature's Grasp Lv 2 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Press R during Focus mode to create a wind barrier that blocks projectiles. | Keen Senses Lv 3 + Focus Lv 2 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Hide behind nature's veil to become invisible to enemies. | Nature's Grasp Lv 2 + Keen Senses Lv 2 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Guard right before being hit to block an enemy attack precisely. | Auto-unlock |
Axiom skills encompass 18 abilities that harness the Axiom Force for elemental attacks, flight, and supernatural feats.
Icon | Skill | Description | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press L3 then press the square button twice to leap a great distance using Axiom Force. | Axiom Force Lv 2 | |
| Press the circle button while airborne to perform a high-speed dash using Stamina. | Abyss Artifact x1 + Observe in action | |
| Hold L3 then press the square button + R3 to leap and swing forward with power. | Axiom Force Lv 3 | |
- | Hold R1 while shooting Axiom Force to move instantly to the target enemy and strike. | Winch Lv 1 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Press L3 to harness the Axiom Force to perform impossible feats. | Meet certain conditions | |
- | Imbue Charged Shot with elemental damage for added elemental effects. | Imbue Element Lv 2 | |
| Force Palm imbued with elemental power for added elemental effects. | Imbue Element Lv 2 | |
| Meteor Kick imbued with elemental power for devastating aerial impact. | Imbue Element Lv 3 | |
| Turning Slash imbued with elemental power for enhanced spinning strike. | Imbue Element Lv 4 | |
| Press R2 + triangle to perform a powerful strike while wreathed in flame. | Imbue Element Lv 1 | |
| Press the square button while airborne to glide while flying. | Meet certain conditions | |
| Press R2 + square to create a barrier of frost around you. | Frost Lv 1 | |
- | Wield the elements and apply them to your skills. | Flame Strike/Frost Mantle/Lightning Surge/Storm Veil Lv 1 + Abyss Artifact x1 | |
| Press R2 + circle to create a field of electricity that shocks nearby enemies. | Lightning Lv 1 | |
| Press triangle while holding an object to seal it in a kuku pot for later use. | Meet certain conditions | |
| Press R2 + X to deploy a smoke cloud and escape enemy sight. | Wind Lv 1 | |
| Press X while flying to reduce air resistance and fly faster. | Flight Lv 2 | |
| Hold and release L3 to pull an enemy in and slam them to the ground. | Grappling Lv 3 + Axiom Force Lv 3 + Abyss Artifact x1 |
Kliff - Main character overview
Combat - Combat system and mechanics
Abyss Artifacts - Required currency for unlocking many skills
