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11Overview22Oongka is one of three playable characters in Crimson Desert, alongside Kliff and Damiane. Officially described as "a powerhouse of the Greymanes," he was born of an orc tribe and "wields a massive axe with overwhelming skill in battle." Though taciturn and steadfast, he is Kliff's most trusted comrade-in-arms and one of the most dependable members of the Greymanes mercenary group. Oongka fights with brute strength and devastating weapons, making him the most beginner-friendly of the three playable characters with easy-to-learn combos that obliterate enemy groups. His combat style has been compared to Black Desert Online's Giant class in terms of straightforward crowd-clearing power.44When not being actively controlled, Oongka can be summoned as a combat companion through the Character Wheel (hold Up on the D-Pad, then press X/A to summon). He will fight alongside the player during open-world exploration and standard encounters, though companions cannot join boss battles.77He is voiced by Stewart Scudamore, known for his roles as Blackthorne in Final Fantasy XVI, Marneus Calgar in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Rictus in Arcane, Klaus in Lies of P, and Boz Ghaidos in Carnival Row.99Backstory1111Oongka is one of Kliff's most trusted Greymane comrades, described as someone driven by passion who pursues the best for his people. After the Black Bears led by Myurdin ambushed and shattered the Greymanes, Oongka was among the survivors scattered across the continent of Pywel. Kliff eventually learns that Oongka has made his way to the region of Calphade, where Marquis Stefan Lanford, an ally of the Greymanes, governs. Oongka fought alongside Lanford's forces against rebels throughout the conflict, demonstrating his loyalty and martial prowess even while separated from the rest of the group.1313Upon arriving in Calphade, Kliff discovers the situation has deteriorated. Cassius Morten, a subordinate of Marquis Lanford, has betrayed the Marquis and allied with the Black Bears, sparking a violent rebellion. Kliff reunites with Oongka and together they fight through a siege involving cannons, watchtowers, and siege engines, culminating in a boss fight against Cassius Morten at the castle. This questline was featured as the playable demo at Summer Game Fest 2025.1515The Calphade Rebellion1717The Calphade Rebellion and the Cassius Morten boss fight are part of Chapter 6: Cracks in the Shield. Oongka later becomes playable in Chapter 7: Homecoming, which is divided into four sections: Dawn Mist, Dawnrise, Decisive Battle, and Twisted Fate.1919Personality2121Despite his imposing physique and fearsome combat style, Oongka possesses a philosophical side that reveals itself over time. Scudamore initially pictured him as a "beastlike, ferocious" archetype, but came to realize the character is "someone who understands how the world works" with practical wisdom and a grounded perspective on life. He possesses surprising philosophical wisdom befitting his age, combining physical authority with quiet intelligence that goes well beyond the stereotypical orc brute.2323Scudamore described him as "passionate about everything" but carrying a "nomadic, wise view of the world." Oongka communicates through a mix of grunts and measured words. Scudamore noted that "finding those levels of grunt" to convey different emotional shades was one of the main challenges of the role. His silence reflects restraint and care rather than a lack of feeling, and his understanding of the world's realities makes him a steady, reliable presence within the Greymanes.2525Outside of combat, Oongka's leisure activity is going fishing with Kliff, a detail that speaks to the quiet bond between the two warriors and the moments of calm they share between battles.2727Appearance and Customization2929Oongka has a massive, orc-like build and is clad in heavy armor designed to expose his upper torso and parts of his legs, distinguishing him from the more fully covered characters. His physical design emphasizes his role as the heavy-hitting powerhouse of the trio. Like all playable characters, his base appearance is fixed, but cosmetic customization is available through in-game Barber Shops.3131OptionDetailsHairstylesMultiple styles reflecting his rugged aestheticHair ColorWide palette including white, grey, red, amber, brown, green, blue, purple, and pinkBeardStyle and color customizableEyebrowsStyle and color customizableBody Tattoos13 tattoo options available; Oongka is the best character for displaying body tattoos since his armor exposes more skinArmor DyeingColor and material of individual armor sections can be customized through the Dyehouse3333Weapons3434Oongka wields the heaviest weapons in the game, each designed for maximum impact and crowd control. He specializes in hammers, battle axes, and hand cannons. Players equip two weapons at a time, and different pairings create distinct build identities (see Build Guide: Oongka for detailed loadout recommendations). His unique Dual Wielding Mastery skill allows him to wield two-handed weapons single-handedly, a trait no other playable character possesses.3636In addition to his signature two-handed armaments, Oongka can also equip one-handed weapons including one-handed axes and swords. These are faster but deal less raw damage per swing, giving players a lighter alternative when facing agile enemies that punish slow recovery windows.3838Weapon TypeCategoryPlaystyleGreat AxeTwo-handed meleeDevastating ground slams, wide spinning attacks, and area-of-effect crowd control; his primary weapon. Includes a shove mechanic for breaking enemy poise, particularly effective against bosses.HammerTwo-handed meleeCharged swings that send multiple enemies flying; can knock enemies into each other for chain damage. Slower than the Great Axe but hits harder per individual strike.Orc Blaster (Hand Cannon)Ranged (hand cannon)Fires incendiary bolts with slow-motion aiming; useful for pulling enemies or finishing wounded targetsArm CannonRanged (hand cannon)A heavier ranged option that fires explosive blasts for devastating area damage; an alternative to the Orc Blaster (Hand Cannon) with more raw destructive powerPickaxeUtilityUsed for mining ore deposits and crystals; Oongka's gathering tool4040Starting Equipment4141When players first take control of Oongka after his unlock in Chapter VII, he comes equipped with a default loadout suited to his berserker playstyle.4343ItemTypeNotesDekarr GreataxeBattle AxeHis signature starting weapon, a massive orc-forged great axeOrc BlasterHand CannonRanged sidearm for explosive area-of-effect shotsPailunese RitebladeMeleeA ceremonial blade from the Pailune region4545Weapon Builds4646Oongka's weapon switching system creates distinct loadout builds, each with a different tactical identity. Players can swap between their two equipped weapons mid-combo, so picking complementary pairings matters. For full breakdowns of each build with recommended skills and gear, see the Build Guide: Oongka article.4848BuildWeaponsFocusRaging BerserkerGreat Axe + Orc Blaster (Hand Cannon)Aggressive melee with incendiary ranged support; the hand cannon's explosive shots set up axe combosSiege TitanGreat Axe + Arm CannonCombined melee and explosive ranged devastation; the go-to build for players who want maximum area damageMountain BreakerHammer + Arm CannonCharged hammer swings paired with explosive ranged blasts; slower but hits the hardest per individual attack5050Skills and Abilities5151Oongka has access to a wide range of skills organized across grappling, melee, ranged, and utility categories. His kit favors close-quarters brawling with strong crowd-control options and surprising ranged versatility through his hand cannon and wrist crossbow.5353Skill Tree Structure5555Like Kliff and Damiane, Oongka's skill tree is divided into three branches, each color-coded and tied to a core stat:5757BranchColorStatFocusStaminaBlueStaminaPhysical combat skills, weapon proficiency, evasion, and athleticismSpiritGreenSpiritDefensive abilities, phantom echoes, and timing-based mechanicsHealthRedHealthElemental infusions, traversal upgrades, and survivability5959Skills are unlocked and upgraded using Abyss Artifacts, which drop from boss battles, quest rewards, and hidden locations found during exploration. Some skills include inner sub-skills that let players modify and enhance their effects. Stat increases made on Kliff's skill tree (Health, Stamina, Spirit) also carry over to Oongka and Damiane, so investing in Kliff's stat nodes benefits all three characters.6060Grappling Skills6262Oongka excels at grappling, with a deeper wrestling moveset than any other character. The base Grappling skill can be leveled up to level 5, unlocking additional grab attacks and sub-skills at each tier. These techniques let him control individual targets, break through guarding enemies, and create openings for follow-up damage.6464SkillEffectBody SlamGrabs an enemy and slams them into the ground for massive damage. The impact creates a shockwave that staggers nearby enemies.Grappling RestrainHolds an enemy in place, immobilizing them for follow-up attacks or to remove a dangerous target from the fight temporarily.Grappling LariatA charging clothesline attack that grabs and flattens enemies in Oongka's path.Lariat Follow-UpChains multiple Lariat strikes in sequence. Unlocked by leveling up the base Grappling skill, this lets Oongka extend his clothesline into a multi-hit combo against groups.Scissor TakedownA leg-sweep grapple that brings the target to the ground, leaving them vulnerable to ground-and-pound follow-ups.ClotheslineA running impact attack that knocks enemies down. One of Oongka's recommended skills.Back HangOongka clings to a target's back, allowing him to attack from a mounted position or use the enemy as a shield. Can also be used to escape dangerous situations by leaping off after dealing damage.6666Melee Combat Skills6767SkillEffectLeaping SmashOongka's signature move. He launches into the air with his great axe and crashes down on targets below, creating a shockwave that damages and staggers surrounding enemies. An excellent gap closer and crowd-control tool.Spinning SlashWide spinning attacks that hit everything in a full 360-degree arc. Effective against groups and can be chained into follow-up slams for continuous area damage. Damage is boosted by Dual Wielding Mastery.Quaking FuryA ground-shaking attack that sends tremors outward, staggering and damaging enemies in a wide radius.RampageOongka enters a frenzy of consecutive attacks, dealing rapid damage to everything in range. One of his strongest sustained damage skills. Damage is boosted by Dual Wielding Mastery.Giant SwingA massive horizontal weapon swing with extended reach, capable of hitting multiple enemies in a wide arc.Hack and SlashA fast combo of overhead chops and horizontal cuts, effective for sustained single-target damage.DropkickA lunging kick that knocks the target back. Useful for repositioning enemies or creating distance.Pump KickA powerful forward kick that staggers the target, creating an opening for weapon follow-ups.Meteor KickAn aerial kick that drives Oongka downward into the target, combining vertical mobility with impact damage.ChargeOongka rushes forward, shoulder-first, plowing through enemies in his path.CounterA well-timed defensive move that parries an incoming attack and immediately retaliates with a heavy counterstrike.Raging LightningAn electrified melee attack that adds lightning damage to Oongka's strikes.6969Ranged Combat Skills7070SkillEffectCharged ShotA powerful aimed shot from the hand cannon. Hold to charge for increased damage and knockback.Scatter ShotFires a spread of projectiles in a cone, effective against groups of enemies at close to mid range.MarksmanshipEnhances ranged accuracy and damage. A passive skill that improves hand cannon (Orc Blaster) performance.Evasive ShotFires a shot while dodging backward, providing both damage output and repositioning in a single action.7272Weapon Mastery and Special Mechanics7373SkillEffectDual Wielding MasteryUnique to Oongka. Allows him to wield two-handed weapons single-handedly, freeing his off-hand for additional attacks or a secondary weapon. This changes his combat flow compared to other characters. Also increases Rampage and Spinning Slash damage.ParryA defensive timing skill that deflects incoming melee attacks, creating a brief window for counterattacks.Armed CombatCore weapon proficiency that governs melee attack speed, damage scaling, and combo variety.Unarmed CombatAllows Oongka to use bare-handed punches and kicks effectively, adding close-range options when enemies get inside his weapon range. See Unarmed Combat and Wrestling for details.7575Elemental Abilities7676Oongka gains access to elemental modifications that infuse his base skills with additional effects. These become available as he progresses through the Health (Red) branch of his skill tree.7878SkillEffectElemental Scattered ShotAn elemental variant of Scatter Shot that adds status effects to each projectile in the spread.Elemental Charged ShotInfuses the Charged Shot with elemental power, adding damage-over-time or crowd-control effects on impact.Elemental Quaking FuryAn elemental variant of Quaking Fury that imbues the ground tremor with elemental damage, expanding the skill's utility against resistant enemies.8080Utility and Traversal Skills8181SkillEffectDodgeA quick sidestep to avoid incoming attacks.Evasive RollA longer-range evasive roll that covers more distance than Dodge, useful for escaping area attacks.Double JumpAllows Oongka to jump a second time in midair, extending his vertical reach.VaultLets Oongka climb over obstacles and low walls during exploration.FocusA concentration ability that highlights interactable objects and enemy weak points.Keen SensesEnhances Oongka's awareness, making it easier to detect hidden enemies and items in the environment.Nature's GraspA traversal skill for grappling onto natural surfaces and ledges. Works in conjunction with the Grappling Hook for vertical traversal.Blinding FlashA Spirit-branch skill that emits a burst of light, briefly disorienting nearby enemies and creating an opening to attack or retreat.8383Rage and Super Armor8484Oongka has access to a Rage mechanic that sets him apart from Kliff and Damiane. When he activates Rage, he gains Super Armor status, which allows him to absorb incoming hits without being staggered or interrupted while charging his attacks. This makes him exceptionally powerful during aggressive pushes, as enemies cannot knock him out of his wind-up animations.8686The trade-off is that Rage drains stamina rapidly, and Oongka's abilities are already stamina-hungry. Players who lean heavily on Rage need to manage their stamina bar carefully, or they will find themselves unable to dodge or attack once the burst window closes. Learning when to activate Rage for maximum effect versus conserving resources for sustained fights is one of the key skill checks for mastering Oongka.8888Recommended Skills9090Based on community testing and early game coverage, the following skills form a strong core build for Oongka that balances melee power, crowd control, and ranged flexibility. For a full breakdown of skill priorities and gear pairings, see the Build Guide: Oongka article.9292SkillEffectClotheslinereliable crowd-control opener that flattens groupsDual Wielding Masteryunlocks Oongka's unique single-hand two-hander playstyle and boosts Rampage/Spinning Slash damageEvasive Shotprovides safe ranged damage while creating distanceLariata charging grapple that controls space in meleeMarksmanshipboosts hand cannon (Orc Blaster) effectiveness passivelyQuaking Furywide area-of-effect ground slam for grouped enemiesRampagesustained damage frenzy for burning down tough targetsSpinning Slash360-degree coverage for when enemies surround Oongka9494Stamina Management9595High stamina consumption is Oongka's primary limitation. His movement-heavy playstyle, combined with the Rage mechanic, means that stamina runs out faster on Oongka than on Kliff or Damiane. His first mission after being unlocked requires especially careful stamina management, as abilities drain the resource significantly.9797Players can level up Oongka's Stamina stat up to level 14 to mitigate this drain. Investing in Stamina early is strongly recommended, as it extends the number of abilities Oongka can chain before needing to recover. Stamina increases from Kliff's skill tree carry over to Oongka, so progress on Kliff's Blue (Stamina) branch directly benefits Oongka as well. Stamina recovery food and consumables from cooking and alchemy also help bridge the gap in longer encounters.9999Traversal101101Each playable character has a unique traversal gadget. Where Kliff uses the Crow's Wing glider and Damiane has the Parasol Machine propeller, Oongka's traversal tool is the Kuku Rocket Pack, a craftable jetpack that lets him fly around the map. The Rocket Pack becomes available in Chapter 8 after unlocking Pailune as a hub city and completing the Fire Breathing Pack faction quest.103103To build the Kuku Rocket Pack, players need to visit the Kilnden Workshop and speak to Grimnir at the Mysterious Iron Pot. The crafting recipe requires:1051051x Kuku Pot5x Copper Ore10x Iron Ore5x Cogwheel (from Abyss enemies, treasure chests, or traveling merchants)3x Small Battery (from Abyss enemies, treasure chests, or traveling merchants)107107Kuku Rocket Pack Usage109109The Kuku Rocket Pack functions similarly to Kliff's gliding ability but provides powered flight instead of passive gliding. It consumes stamina while active and will only stay airborne as long as Oongka has stamina remaining. Players who have invested in Stamina stat increases through Abyss Artifacts will be able to fly for longer distances.111111Oongka can also ride mounts (including horses and raptors), use the grappling hook for vertical traversal, and later in the game gains access to dragon riding and mech piloting alongside the other characters.113113Playability and Unlock115115Oongka is not available from the start of the game. Players first encounter him throughout the early chapters as an NPC companion, and he appears frequently in cutscenes and story moments before becoming controllable. He becomes temporarily playable after the Lava Myurdin encounter at Ashclaw Keep during Chapter VII ("Incomplete Victory" in the Decisive Battle). During this encounter, Kliff becomes incapacitated from injuries sustained in the fight. Players then take control of Oongka as the perspective shifts to his arc, which involves locating the one-armed ally Ludvig while managing the remaining Black Bears presence in the region.117117Permanent Unlock119119After this initial forced segment, Oongka is locked again. To permanently unlock him as a freely playable character, players must complete the side quest "Gentle Sound of Flowing River". Once this quest is finished, Oongka becomes available for open-world exploration, side content, and character-specific encounters at any time via the Character Wheel.121121Only Kliff can advance the main campaign storyline. Oongka's side content, character-specific encounters, and exploration challenges provide substantial gameplay outside the critical path, but he has one notable limitation: Oongka cannot solve Abyss puzzles. Only Kliff has the abilities required to interact with Abyss puzzle mechanics, so players will need to switch back to Kliff when exploring Abyss Dungeons or encountering Abyss-locked content in the open world.123123Combat Role125125Oongka's straightforward, high-damage combat style makes him the most accessible character for players new to action games. His large weapon arcs are forgiving when it comes to aiming, and his high health pool means he can absorb punishment that would stagger lighter characters. The combination of Super Armor during Rage and his naturally tanky stats means Oongka can trade hits with enemies that Kliff and Damiane would need to dodge.127127The addition of the Arm Cannon gives him surprising ranged versatility, allowing him to alternate between devastating melee crowd control and explosive ranged bombardment. The Dual Wielding Mastery skill further separates his identity from the other two characters by altering how two-handed weapons function in his hands.129129Players who prefer direct, powerful combat over finesse will find Oongka the most satisfying to play. His weakness is stamina management and mobility; he is the slowest of the three characters and burns through stamina the fastest, especially when using Rage. In boss fights where positioning and evasion matter more than raw damage, the lack of speed can become a real problem. But for clearing camps, handling group encounters, and general open-world combat, Oongka is the most efficient of the trio.131131Upcoming Skills (April-June 2026)133133On April 9, 2026, Pearl Abyss announced in their official Developer Roadmap that Oongka will receive new abilities equivalent to Kliff's Force Palm and Axiom Force. This announcement is part of the broader Developer Roadmap (April-June 2026) content update.135135Force Palm's telekinetic push and Axiom Force's gravity manipulation are essential for exploration, environmental puzzles, and combat crowd control. Without comparable tools, Oongka (and Damiane) cannot solve many overworld puzzles that require those abilities, leading most players to default to Kliff for roughly 90% of non-combat gameplay. The addition of equivalent skills for Oongka directly addresses this long-standing player feedback.137137The new skills are expected to give Oongka his own versions of these utility moves, bringing him up to parity with Kliff for exploration and puzzle-solving while fitting his strength-oriented combat identity. Specific implementation details, including the skills' mechanics, animations, and names, have not been shared yet. These abilities are scheduled to arrive as part of the April through June 2026 update window.139139Tips and Tricks141141Invest in Stamina early. Oongka's biggest bottleneck is running out of stamina mid-combo. Leveling Stamina through Abyss Artifacts (up to level 14) makes every other aspect of his gameplay smoother.Use Rage sparingly. Super Armor sounds invincible, but the stamina drain is severe. Save Rage for moments when you need to trade hits with a boss or push through a tough group, not for every encounter.Pair Clothesline with Lariat for crowd control chains. Clothesline flattens a group, and Lariat Follow-Up extends the control window so your team (or you) can pile on damage.Keep a ranged weapon equipped. Even though Oongka is a melee character, the Arm Cannon or Orc Blaster (Hand Cannon) lets you pull enemies from range and deal with archers or distant threats without chasing them down.Switch back to Kliff for Abyss content. Oongka currently cannot interact with Abyss puzzles that require Force Palm or Axiom Force, so keep Kliff leveled for those sections. Pearl Abyss has announced that equivalent abilities for Oongka are coming in the April-June 2026 update.Use Back Hang against large enemies. Mounting a big target from behind lets Oongka deal damage from a safe position and avoids frontal attack patterns.Craft the Kuku Rocket Pack as soon as Chapter 8 opens up. Flight makes exploration significantly faster and opens up vertical shortcuts that Oongka's ground-based movement would otherwise miss.143143Fire Breathing Pack and the Jetpack145145Walking around the open world as Oongka feels sluggish until you finish the Fire Breathing Pack faction quest for the Pailune Militia. The objective is added to the journal automatically after you clear chapter 7 of the main story. Completing it unlocks a cannon-powered jetpack that is effectively Oongka's traversal replacement, and without it his movement speed and exploration kit are a long way behind Cliff's.147147Cannon and Force Palm149149Oongka's ranged weapon is a cannon, and that cannon doubles as his Force Palm equivalent for puzzle solving and crowd clearing. After firing a cannon shot you can press and hold the unarmed attack input to release a large explosive pulse that mirrors the force-palm pulse other characters get.151151The Infinite Arrows abyss gear does not work in the cannon. The description saying "bow" is literal, so Oongka has to actually manage his cannon ammo. He also cannot equip shields at all, so his melee options are dual-wielded one-handed weapons or a one-handed slot filled with a two-handed weapon alongside a separate two-handed slot.153153Combo Differences vs Cliff155155Oongka's dual-wield light-attack chain is actually faster than Cliff's thanks to smaller animations on the later swings, which makes him a better host for light-attack-procced abyss gears. The tradeoff is that his heavy attack is a sustained, uninterruptible channel: he cannot chain from heavy into light the way Cliff can, because the heavy is not treated as a combo piece.157157Dual Wielding Mastery159159The fourth upgrade on the Armed Combat node in Oongka's skill tree, Dual Wielding Mastery, lets him wield both of his two-handed weapons at the same time for specific attacks. Only Rampage (the heavy attack) and Raging Lightning (the spinning slash/whirlwind equivalent) benefit from this. Other inputs still use one weapon at a time.161161With only one two-handed weapon equipped the whirlwind animation is noticeably slower. Activating Dual Wielding Mastery speeds up Raging Lightning significantly and makes Rampage's combo finisher (pressing the turning slash input at the end of a sustained heavy attack) hit with both weapons for extra damage.163163Rage and Super Armor165165Oongka's Focus-mode input that mirrors Cliff's Unleash is the Rage skill. Activating Rage grants a super-armor state: enemy hits no longer flinch him out of his attack, so he can trade blows while holding Raging Lightning. Paired with a double two-handed-weapon whirlwind build, this is the core loop the character is built around.167167Patch 1.03.00 Additions169169As of Patch 1.03.00 (April 9, 2026), Oongka gained new open-world utility skills that give him parity with Kliff:171171Axiom Force and Nature's Snare were added to Oongka's kit.Scatter Shot now functions like Force Palm for puzzle interactions.Vertical Flight received an input adjustment.Fixed a crash when using the Helm of Knowledge as Oongka.173173Patch 1.07.00 Unarmed Combat Expansion175175On May 15, 2026, Patch 1.07.00 expanded Oongka's unarmed kit with a full set of new attacks and combo routes. Most of the additions live in the Oongka Fists tree and are accessed by selecting the Fists category from his two-handed weapon slot. The patch also extended Aerial Stab to Oongka and added a charge phase to Explosive Strike. The complete moveset breakdown below is based on hands-on testing of the 1.07 build.177177Charged Stab and Forward Blast179179Holding the stab input while unarmed charges up the attack and sends Oongka flying toward the enemy, mirroring the dash-stab tier of move that Kliff performs with a sword. Once Oongka reaches the target, two upgraded follow-ups are available.181181Smash and Pound. Continue holding the light attack button after the charged stab connects to repeatedly pound the ground, launching the enemy upward. The pound is chainable as long as stamina lasts.Upheaval. Hold a movement direction after the charged hit connects to lift up the entire ground beneath the target, launching them into the air for a follow-up grapple or Axiom Force extension.Grapple Out of Smash. Press the grapple button right after Smash and Pound finishes to grab the enemy mid-air and slam them back into the ground, opening up additional combo options.Winch Follow-Up. As with most of Oongka's heavy hits, the charged stab finisher can be extended with a winch grapple prompt for further combo continuation.183183Evasive Slash Counter185185The evasive slash input now triggers an automatic counter when used unarmed. The counter is highly spammable and pairs strongly with Oongka's Rage mode to gain additional super armor while it animates. This makes it one of the most reliable defensive openers in the unarmed tree.187187King Knee-Kick Combo189189Pressing and holding the spinning slash input while unarmed performs a series of knee strikes that launch enemies. The full sequence is wrestler-themed, and the animation grants invincibility frames during the strike, allowing the move to function as a counter as well as an opener.191191Drop Kick, Sweep, and Aerial Kick Chains193193Oongka's kick moveset now branches based on input timing.195195Drop Kick. Hold the unarmed melee button to perform the basic drop kick, the same input as before but reworked to flow into chained follow-ups.Spinning Air Kick. Jump and press the unarmed melee button again to perform a spinning kick mid-air.Drop Kick into Sweep. After the drop kick, hold the melee button to follow up with a leg sweep, then press Triangle (Y on Xbox) to stomp on the downed enemy. The full chain is drop kick into sweep into stomp.Free-Form Continuation. From the drop kick or sweep, Oongka can branch into any melee attack or grapple combo, making the chain flexible for both crowd control and single-target burst.Sprinting Rolling Kick. Range and force on Oongka's sprinting rolling kick have been improved, and Axiom Force interaction now adds additional follow-up options after the kick connects.197197Charge-Wave Turning Slash199199The unarmed turning slash now executes a charged forward motion. Releasing the charge sends out a large shockwave attack that opens with a wide forward sweep, then follows up with an enemy-launching ender. The wave makes the move usable both as a crowd opener and as a long-range melee poke.201201Four-Strike and Pulse Heavy Combo203203Oongka's basic heavy attack combo with the Gauntlet weapons has been reworked to flow more naturally. Holding the heavy attack button near an enemy executes a four-strike chain that ends with a pulse attack launching the target. The full combo accepts two follow-ups:205205Axiom Force grapple after the pulse to maintain pressure.Turning slash into a chase into another pulse attack, for a longer ender that re-launches the enemy.207207Grapple Coverage209209Oongka can grapple the majority of enemies in the game regardless of size, a property that already separated him from Kliff at launch and is highlighted by the new combo routes. Many of the new unarmed chains intentionally produce launches or stuns that flow directly into a grapple animation.211211A community-discovered triple choke slam is also available: build space between Oongka and the target, press the grapple input while running toward them to initiate, then hold the jump button during the animation. The hold extends the grapple into a three-slam chain.213213Flame Quake Imbu Combos215215Many of the new chains end into the Flame Quake imbu skill, performed by pressing heavy attack and melee together once the skill is unlocked in the tree. The Flame Quake hit produces a winch grapple prompt on connect, allowing the combo to be extended further.217217Aerial Stab Access219219Patch 1.07.00 extended Aerial Stab to Oongka and Damiane, a finisher that was previously restricted to Kliff. The input is the same as on Kliff: jump, then press R1 plus Triangle on PlayStation (or the equivalent on other platforms) to stab downward in any direction during midair. The stab can also be aimed upward, making it useful for traversal.221221Explosive Strike Charge Phase223223Oongka's Explosive Strike now has a charge phase. Hold the Triangle input after firing the cannon shot to charge the follow-up explosion through up to three phases. Each phase exponentially increases the damage and the radius of the resulting blast, at the cost of additional spirit. The full discussion of the charged variant lives on the Explosive Strike page.225225Ambush Directional Influence227227When teleporting in via an ambush, Oongka can now directionally influence the exit by inputting a movement direction during the teleport. This allows attacking in different directions or selecting a different enemy on landing.229229Jump-Cancel into Mid-Air Grapple231231While performing an unarmed combo, pressing the jump button transitions into an unlisted mid-air grapple grab. The technique works on standard enemies and on bosses, making it one of the few combos with universal grapple access.233233Grounded Enemy Hits235235Most unarmed attacks and skills now successfully connect against lying enemies on the ground. Earlier patches treated downed targets as untargetable for many of Oongka's strikes, which interrupted combo continuations after a knockdown.237237Story Role Update239239Oongka rejoins Kliff during the final stretch of the main campaign for the climactic boss sequence. After being separated from the party earlier in the story, Oongka returns in time to assist with the final encounter, and is present during the post-battle cutscene that closes out the campaign.
