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Oongka Greataxe Build - Version 7 vs Version 8
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11Overview22The Oongka Greataxe Build is the signature loadout for Oongka in Crimson Desert, pairing a greataxe with the Orc Blaster hand cannon for a blend of devastating melee cleaves and ranged softening fire. This is the build Oongka starts with when you unlock him in Chapter 7 and the one most players stick with through endgame. The greataxe benefits directly from Oongka's inherent stagger bonuses on heavy attacks, making it hit harder in his hands than it does for Kliff.44The core loop is simple: open with Scatter Shot from the Orc Blaster to soften a group, switch to the greataxe, activate Rage for super armor, and then cleave through everything with Rampage and Quaking Fury. Where Damiane relies on precise parries and dodge counters, Oongka powers through incoming damage and relies on raw output to end fights before his health pool runs dry.66This build is widely considered the most straightforward of all character builds in the game. Oongka's wide swing arcs are forgiving on aim, and his combo chains do not require tight timing windows. If you want a character who rewards aggression and punishes hesitation, the greataxe build delivers exactly that.88Recommended Weapons1010The greataxe build uses a two-handed weapon as the primary and the Orc Blaster as the secondary. Below are the best greataxes at each progression phase, plus the ranged options available for the secondary slot.1313Primary: Greataxes1515WeaponATKBonusesNotesDekarr Greataxe14NoneOongka's starting greataxe; serviceable for early Chapter 7 contentBekker Greataxe14NoneEarly alternative; functions identically to the Dekarr GreataxeHellhounds' Chopping Axe19Crit Rate Lv. 2Best-in-class greataxe; high ATK and crit bonus make it the top choice for this build1717The Hellhounds' Chopping Axe is the clear endgame target. Its combination of 19 ATK and Crit Rate Lv. 2 is unmatched among greataxes. Until you acquire it, the Dekarr Greataxe that Oongka starts with handles the mid-game without issues. Transfer any Abyss Gear from weapons you are not using into your greataxe's slots to get the most out of it at every stage.1818Secondary: Ranged Weapons2020WeaponTypeATKNotesOrc BlasterHand Cannon22Oongka's starting cannon; highest ranged ATK in the game; fires explosive AoE projectilesRhinard CannonHand Cannon13Crit Rate Lv. 1; alternative if the Orc Blaster is not yet available2222The Orc Blaster at 22 ATK dwarfs every other ranged weapon in the game. It is Oongka's starting hand cannon, so you have it from the moment he becomes playable. The explosive projectiles hit in an area, making Scatter Shot effective against both tightly packed groups and single targets. There is no reason to replace it unless you want to experiment with the Rhinard Cannon's crit bonus for boss fights.2323Armor Recommendations2525Oongka's build philosophy prioritizes high physical defense to compensate for his low evasion. Plate armor is the default choice. There is no equip-load penalty in Crimson Desert, so the heaviest armor available is always the correct pick. Keep all four armor slots filled and refine your pieces regularly through the Sharpen and Repair system.2727SlotRecommended PieceKey StatsHeadBolton Plate HelmDEF 3; 1 Abyss Core socketBodyBlackwing Leather ArmorDEF 12; Mvmt Spd +1; Lightning Res 1; 3 Abyss Core socketsGlovesSunset Reed Cloth GlovesDEF 1; ATK 11; Mvmt Spd +1; 2 Abyss Core sockets; Slashing Reed skillBootsOdeck's Protector Plate BootsDEF 5; ATK 16; ATK Spd +1; Mvmt Spd +1; 2 Abyss Core socketsCloakAny plate cloakAll cloaks have similar defensive stats; pick based on elemental resistance needs2929The Blackwing Leather Armor is the centerpiece of the set with 12 DEF and three Abyss Core sockets. Its three sockets allow heavy investment in offensive or defensive cores depending on the encounter. Odeck's Protector Plate Boots contribute both DEF 5 and ATK 16, making them the strongest boot option for a damage-oriented tank build.3030Abyss Gear and Abyss Core Recommendations3232Oongka's damage comes in bursts during Rage windows, so Abyss Cores that boost attack power and reduce skill cooldowns are the highest priority. Defensive Abyss Gears help compensate for his tendency to trade hits.3434Abyss GearEffectPriorityDestruction I-IIIIncreases base ATKEssentialCrow's PursuitPassive crow damage on every swingHighMomentum+35% Turning Slash damageHighFortification I-IIIIncreases base DEFHighVitality I-IIIIncreases max HPMediumGroundsurgeErupts ground rocks and lava for AoE damageMediumStamina TransferenceRestores stamina on each hit (Stamina Siphon Lv. 1)Medium3636Destruction cores are non-negotiable. Every point of ATK matters more on Oongka because his slow, high-damage swings amplify flat attack bonuses. Crow's Pursuit adds passive damage to every swing, which is significant when each Rampage chain connects five or more times. Stamina Transference is valuable if you find yourself running dry mid-combo, since greataxe swings consume heavy stamina per hit.3737Skill Allocation3939Oongka's skill tree spans Armed Combat, Unarmed Combat, Grappling, Marksmanship, Keen Senses, and Focus categories. For the greataxe build, Armed Combat and Keen Senses are the top priorities, followed by Marksmanship for Orc Blaster skills. All three characters share Abyss Artifact skill points, so balance your investments across Kliff, Damiane, and Oongka.4141SkillPriorityWhyRampageEssentialCore damage skill; Lv. 2 adds Rampage Proficiency (finishing strike); Lv. 3 grants Sure Hit so it never missesQuaking FuryEssentialBest AoE ability; Lv. 2 unlocks Expertise (earthquake stomp); Lv. 3 grants Rend Armor to bypass Super ArmorArmed CombatEssentialEach level increases base melee damage; Lv. 4 unlocks Dual Wielding MasteryRageEssentialSuper armor state that prevents stagger; activated through Focus; critical for surviving boss encountersKeen SensesHighLv. 1 enables Parry; Lv. 2 enables Dodge; Lv. 3 enables CounterSlashHighFast forward swing; Lv. 3 unlocks Slash Rend Armor to bypass Super Armor on bossesLeaping SmashHighGap closer and AoE stagger; opens every fightScatter ShotMediumRanged AoE burst for softening groups before melee engagementImbue ElementMediumAdds elemental damage to Quaking Fury, Charged Shot, Scatter Shot, and Meteor KickHealthHighMax Lv. 18 via Abyss Artifacts; Oongka takes hits constantly, so a large health pool is essential4343Stat Point Allocation4444Invest Health as a top priority, pushing it toward Lv. 12 or higher. Oongka's playstyle involves tanking hits during Rage windows, so a large HP pool is non-negotiable. Put Spirit to Lv. 5 to fuel Focus and Rage activations. Remaining points go into Stamina to extend combo chains, since Rampage and Quaking Fury both drain stamina heavily.4646Combat Rotations4848Standard Mob Clear5050Open at range with Scatter Shot from the Orc Blaster to soften the group and apply stagger.Switch to the greataxe and activate Rage through Focus for super armor.Use Leaping Smash to close the gap and slam into the center of the group.Chain Rampage to cleave through the weakened enemies.Finish survivors with Quaking Fury for a wide AoE sweep.For any remaining stragglers, switch back to the Orc Blaster and pick them off at range.5252Boss Rotation5454Enter Focus (L3 + R3) to slow time and replenish Spirit.Activate Rage (R1 in Focus) for super armor.Leaping Smash into the boss to close distance and stagger.Slash (R1 + Triangle) into a charged follow-up, then Hack and Slash.Chain into Quaking Fury (R1 + R2) for heavy damage.Rampage (R2) through the boss if still in Rage state.Retreat and switch to the Orc Blaster for Charged Shot while waiting for cooldowns.5656Aerial Combo5858Jump and activate the Orc Blaster's slow-motion aiming window.Fire Charged Shot or Scatter Shot during the bullet-time window.Body Slam (X + Square mid-air) to crash down on the target.Follow up with greataxe swings or Quaking Fury on landing.6060Strengths and Weaknesses6262StrengthsWeaknessesHighest damage per swing among all melee setups for OongkaHeavy stamina consumption from greataxe swingsWide swing arcs hit multiple enemies per attackSlow attack animations with long recovery framesOrc Blaster provides strong ranged backup at 22 ATKLess effective against fast, agile bosses that punish slow swingsSuper armor through Rage prevents stagger during combosLowest mobility of any character build in the gameMost beginner-friendly Oongka buildRage is not permanent; poor timing leaves you vulnerableInherent stagger bonuses make greataxes stronger on Oongka than on KliffShared Abyss Artifact points mean over-investing in Oongka can starve Kliff6464Tips and Tricks6565Keep all three playable characters equipped with reasonably upgraded gear, even if you primarily play Kliff. A poorly geared companion deals noticeably less damage.Oongka's aerial slam creates a shockwave that damages and staggers surrounding enemies. Use it as both a gap closer and crowd control tool.Rage (super armor) is not permanent. Activate it right before you commit to a big combo chain, not preemptively.Mix in unarmed strikes (kicks and punches) between greataxe swings to deal damage while your stamina recovers. A quick kick can interrupt an enemy during your weapon recovery frames.Jump first before firing the Orc Blaster to trigger the slow-motion aiming window. This lets you line up precision shots before gravity takes over.Cook and eat meat before boss fights. Cooked meats provide both health and stamina recovery. Stock up with 40+ cooked meats for tough encounters.The Hellhounds' Chopping Axe is worth hunting for as soon as possible. The jump from 14 ATK (Dekarr) to 19 ATK with Crit Rate Lv. 2 is one of the biggest single-weapon upgrades in the game.If the greataxe playstyle feels too slow, consider respeccing into the Oongka Dual-Wield Build for faster Raging Lightning spins, or the Oongka Greathammer Build for maximum crowd disruption.6767Comparison to Other Oongka Builds6969BuildDamageAoERangeDifficultyBest ForGreataxe (this build)Very HighHighYes (Orc Blaster)LowGeneral-purpose play; groups and bossesGreathammerHighVery HighYes (Arm Cannon)MediumMaximum crowd control and staggerDual-WieldVery HighVery HighNoMediumPure melee aggression via Raging Lightning7171Related Articles7272Oongka - Character overview and backgroundOongka Skills - Complete skill tree referenceBest Oongka Builds - Quick-reference build comparisonsBuild Guide: Oongka - Comprehensive Oongka build guideOrc Blaster - Oongka's signature ranged weaponHellhounds' Chopping Axe - Best greataxe for OongkaTwo-Handed Weapons - Full list of greataxes, greathammers, and moreAbyss Gear - Complete list of Abyss CoresHow to Respec Skills - Resetting your skill pointsBuilds - All character builds overview7474Post-Patch Crit Rate Fix7676A recent patch corrected what the notes described as a visual bug on jewelry and the Kuku Flame Resistant Chest. In practice the issue was functional, not cosmetic, so those pieces really were handing out double critical rate. After the fix, a critical rate necklace such as the Engraved Silver Necklace now gives the advertised 4 critical rate instead of 8, and the chest no longer contributes a doubled amount either.7878The practical consequence for builds is that critical rate has to be rebuilt around weapons and Abyss Gear slots. To hit the 15 critical rate cap you generally need the highest crit-rate weapon available for your type plus 2 to 3 Insight III gears in the weapon, with a crit necklace and a crit ring filling out the remainder.8080Post-Patch Stat Targets8282With the doubling bug gone, the practical crit-rate math for a two-handed Oongka setup is:8484Great axe: up to 4 critical rate at max refinement, so only 2 Insight III gears are needed to close the gap with the necklace and ring.Great hammer: caps at 3 critical rate at max refinement, so you need roughly 7 critical rate in the weapon's gear slots to still hit crit rate 15.Necklace: a crit-rate necklace such as the Engraved Silver Necklace contributes 4 critical rate after the fix, not 8.Ring: one crit-rate ring adds 1 critical rate; the other ring slot is used for attack speed.8686Whirlwind Template8888A full double-two-handed whirlwind loadout settles around the following slots:9090Great axe slot: 4-crit great axe, 2x Insight III, 2x Stamina Siphon (optionally swap one Stamina Siphon for Hounds Claws since the main attack is spinning slash).Great hammer slot: 3-crit great hammer, Insight gears totalling 7 critical rate, 2x Stamina Siphon.Necklace: crit-rate necklace, for example the Engraved Silver Necklace.Ring 1: crit-rate ring (+1 critical rate).Ring 2: attack speed level 4 ring such as the Mark of Darkness; this also adds 6% stamina regeneration.Helmet and chest: 3 Stamina Regen abyss gears total across the two pieces (18% stamina regen).Gloves: 1 Relentless plus one of Bane, Shred, Rend, or Shatter matched to the enemy type.Boots: 2x Swift (attack speed 3) to land at attack speed level 10.9292Armor visuals are cosmetic for Oongka in this build. There is no attack-speed glove or crit chest piece he can equip to compete with the abyss-gear numbers above, so pick what you like and slot the correct gears. The final line reads roughly 15 critical rate, attack speed 10, and 30% stamina regeneration, which is the regen cap.9494Playing the Loop9696Stay in Rage whenever you can so the super armor lets you trade through incoming hits, then hold Raging Lightning. Use the whirlwind's forward drift to close on mobile targets, cancel into Turning Slash when you need a burst, and let Stamina Siphon and stamina food top you back up during short breaks.
