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11Overview223344Smiting 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.556677Skill Details8899DetailInfoCharacterDamianeSkill TreeStamina (Blue)CategoryMelee CombatCostStaminaHow to UnlockStarting skillInputR1 + R21010Skill Progression11111212Smiting Strike has 3 upgrades that branch from it as you invest more Abyss Artifacts.13131414SkillEffectHow to UnlockControlsSmiting Strike ProficiencyChain into Smiting Strike from other skills.Unlocked by defaultR1 + R2 during another skillSmiting Strike ExpertisePerform two additional strikes after Smiting Strike.Raise Smiting Strike to Lv. 2Hold R1 + R2Smiting Strike Rend ArmorSmiting Strike ignores Super Armor.Raise Smiting Strike to Lv. 3Passive151516161717Tips18181919Invest 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.20202121See Also22222323Damiane SkillsSkillsBest Skills to Get FirstCombat System