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Stab
March 20, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Initial version with skill details, progression, and tips
Stab is a melee combat skill in Crimson Desert, available to Kliff. It belongs to the Stamina (Blue) branch of the skill tree. Quickly stab forward and inflict Bleed. Can be charged for extra damage.
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Character | Kliff |
Skill Tree | Stamina (Blue) |
Category | Melee Combat |
Cost | 40 Stamina |
How to Unlock | Unlocked by default. Max Lv. 3 (1 Abyss Artifact per level). |
Controls | R1 + Triangle / RB + Y |
Stab has 4 upgrades that branch from it as you invest more Abyss Artifacts.
Skill | Effect | How to Unlock | Controls |
|---|---|---|---|
Swift Stab | Perform a follow-up attack after a successful charged Stab. | Raise Stab to Lv. 2 or observe skill in action (Reed Devil) | R1 after charged Stab |
Skewering Stab | Move after a successful charged Stab to immediately grapple the enemy. | Raise Stab to Lv. 2 | Move stick after charged Stab |
Aerial Stab | While in mid-air, perform a forward Stab. | Raise Stab to Lv. 3 | R1 + Triangle while airborne |
Stab Rend Armor | Stab ignores Super Armor. | Raise Stab to Lv. 3 | Passive |
Invest in Stab 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.
