Overview
Smiting Strike is a melee combat skill in Crimson Desert, available to Damiane. It belongs to the Stamina (Blue) branch of the skill tree. Spin and slam enemy with your weapon. Damiane's signature melee attack.
Skill Details
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Character | |
Skill Tree | Stamina (Blue) |
Category | Melee Combat |
Cost | Stamina |
How to Unlock | Unlocked by default. Max Lv. 3. |
R1 + R2 / RB + RT |
Skill Progression
Smiting Strike has 3 upgrades that branch from it as you invest more Abyss Artifacts.
Skill | Effect | How to Unlock | |
|---|---|---|---|
Smiting Strike Proficiency | Chain into Smiting Strike from other skills. | Unlocked by default | R1 + R2 during another skill |
Smiting Strike Expertise | Perform two additional strikes after Smiting Strike. | Raise Smiting Strike to Lv. 2 | Hold R1 + R2 |
Smiting Strike Rend Armor | Smiting Strike ignores Super Armor. | Raise Smiting Strike to Lv. 3 | Passive |
Tips
Invest in Smiting Strike early to unlock its full progression chain.
Keep an eye on your Stamina bar when using this skill repeatedly; running out mid-combo leaves you vulnerable.