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Oongka
February 28, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Major expansion: full weapon details, combat abilities, voice actor, personality depth
Oongka is one of three playable characters in Crimson Desert, alongside Kliff and Damiane. He is a steadfast member of the Greymanes mercenary group, serving as the team's frontline powerhouse. Oongka fights with massive weapons and brute strength, making him the most beginner-friendly of the three playable characters. He is voiced by Stewart Scudamore, known for his role as Rictus in Arcane and Boz Ghaidos in Carnival Row.
Despite 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. Oongka communicates through a mix of grunts and measured words, and his understanding of the world's realities makes him a steady presence within the Greymanes.
Oongka wields the heaviest weapons in the game, each designed for maximum impact and crowd control.
Weapon | Type | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|
Greataxe | Two-handed melee | Devastating ground slams, wide spinning attacks, and area-of-effect crowd control; his primary weapon |
Hammer | Two-handed melee | Charged swings that send multiple enemies flying; can knock enemies into each other for chain damage |
Wrist-Mounted Crossbow | Ranged | Fires incendiary bolts for ranged engagement; useful for pulling enemies or finishing wounded targets |
Pickaxe | Utility | Used for mining ore deposits; Oongka's gathering tool |
Body Slam:
Oongka can grab enemies and slam them into the ground for massive damage. This works similarly to Kliff's grapple moves but with greater force and a wider impact zone.
Leap Slam:
A signature move where Oongka launches into the air with his greataxe and crashes down on targets below. The impact creates a shockwave that damages and staggers surrounding enemies.
Spinning Attacks:
With his greataxe, Oongka can execute wide spinning attacks that hit everything in a full 360-degree arc. These are effective against groups and can be chained into follow-up slams.
Unlike Kliff's Crow's Wing and Damiane's propeller gadget, Oongka does not have a dedicated aerial traversal tool. His approach to the world is grounded, relying on raw physical strength to navigate obstacles. He can still ride mounts and use the grappling hook for vertical traversal.
Oongka'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. Players who prefer direct, powerful combat over finesse will find Oongka the most satisfying to play.
