Overview
Uppercut is a melee combat skill in Crimson Desert, exclusive to Damiane. It belongs to the Stamina (Blue) branch of the skill tree. After a charged Piercing Light, launch the enemy upward with a rising strike.
Skill Details
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Character | |
Skill Tree | Stamina (Blue) |
Melee Combat | |
Cost | 50 Stamina |
How to Unlock | Piercing Light Lv 2 |
Input | R1 after charged Piercing Light |
How to Acquire
Uppercut is unlocked by raising Piercing Light to Level 2 in Damiane's Stamina (Blue) skill tree. Once Piercing Light reaches the required level, Uppercut becomes available as a follow-up attack.
Effect and Mechanics
After landing a charged Piercing Light attack, Damiane can follow up with Uppercut by pressing R2. The move launches the enemy upward with a rising rapier strike, dealing significant damage and briefly lifting the target into the air. The launch effect creates a window for additional aerial follow-up attacks.
Uppercut is a conditional skill that only activates after a successful charged Piercing Light. This means the full combo requires both the charge time for Piercing Light and a successful hit before Uppercut can be triggered, making positioning and timing important.
Uppercut costs 50 Stamina and is triggered by pressing R1 after a successful charged Piercing Light. The rising slash launches the enemy upward, which can set up aerial follow-ups like Aerial Grapple at Grappling Level 5. Against armored enemies, the charged Piercing Light may need to break their guard first before the Uppercut connects.
Combat Strategy
Always look for opportunities to land a charged Piercing Light so you can follow up with Uppercut for bonus damage.
The upward launch from Uppercut can knock smaller enemies into positions where they are vulnerable to additional aerial attacks.
Against armored or guarding enemies, the charged Piercing Light may break their guard, allowing the Uppercut follow-up to connect.
Pair Uppercut with Damiane's other Stamina skills like Skewer for extended combo chains.
In group fights, use Uppercut to isolate a single enemy by launching them away from their allies.
Related Skills
Piercing Light: The parent skill that enables Uppercut as a follow-up.
Skewer: Damiane's pin attack that also requires Piercing Light investment.
Shield Toss: Damiane's ranged attack for engaging at distance before closing in.
Tornado Kick: A spinning kick for crowd control.
Tips
Practice using Uppercut against weaker enemies before relying on it in boss fights.
Keep an eye on your Stamina bar when using this skill repeatedly.