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11 Overview
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33 Karok is a Fighter-class half-giant who fights with a Battle Pillar. A massive stone or metal column that he swings like a weapon. He is the slowest character in the game and the hardest-hitting. Every attack lands with seismic force, and most of his skills stagger enemies on impact, including larger bosses that shrug off hits from Lann or Fiona. He was first revealed for Defying Fate in April 2025 alongside Delia.
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5-Combo list
5+Combo List
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77 Karok has the deepest combo tree of any character, with fourteen named moves across three input paths: the standard LMB/RMB chain, a Q/LB kick-and-slam chain, and a TAB/RB aerial chain.
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1010 Standard combos (LMB/RMB):
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1212 ItemDescriptionRhino ImpactLMB > RMB, a quick two-hit slam.Rhino GoreLMB > RMB > RMB, extends Rhino Impact with a goring thrust.Bison ChargeLMB > LMB > RMB, a rushing pillar strike.Mammoth SweepLMB > LMB > LMB > RMB, a wide sweeping arc.Mammoth CrashLMB > LMB > LMB > RMB > RMB, a two-part finisher ending in a ground slam.Mammoth ForceLMB > LMB > LMB > RMB > RMB > RMB, a triple finisher for maximum damage.Savage FrenzyRMB (repeat), mash the strong attack button for a raw flurry of pillar strikes.
1313 Kick chain (Q/LB after combo):
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1515 ComboDescriptionJumbo PounceCombo > Q, a leaping body slam off a combo ender.War StompCombo > Q > Q, a heavy foot stomp that shakes the ground.Bone CrusherCombo > Q > Q > Q, a brutal overhead pillar slam.Boulder SmashCombo > Q > Q > Q > Q, the final kick-chain finisher with massive AoE.
1616 Aerial chain (TAB/RB after combo):
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1818 ComboDescriptionDropkickCombo > TAB, a flying kick.Rising VaultCombo > TAB > TAB, an upward vault off the enemy.Rising Vault BlitzCombo > TAB > TAB > TAB, a three-part aerial sequence ending in a crashing dive.
1919 Clash
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2121 Clash is Karok's exclusive Precision Action. When a boss telegraphs a charge attack, a prompt (E key) appears on screen. Activating it locks Karok and the boss into a brute-strength struggle. The player mashes LMB to overpower the boss. During the Clash, party members in co-op can attack the immobilized boss freely.
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2323 Winning a Clash restores STA to the entire party, 40 STA over 1.5 seconds for an automatic Clash, or 50 STA over 1.5 seconds for a manually triggered one (the "Fair and Square" buff). This makes Karok uniquely valuable in co-op, where his Clashes provide both crowd control and party-wide resource recovery.
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2525 Pillar Throw
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2727 Karok can throw his pillar at enemies by holding E. This deals ranged damage and switches him to an unarmed combat mode with an entirely different moveset. Grab-based attacks including pile drivers and battering rams. It is a high-commitment play that trades his pillar's reach for close-range grappling power.
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2929 Active Skills
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3131 SkillEffectShoulder CheckA heavy close-range body slam with knockback that creates space.WhirlwindA charged spinning attack that grows stronger the longer it's held. Recovers stamina and allows restarting the combo chain.Kodiak RushA rushing pillar strike that chains into additional attacks on impact.EarthquakeKarok slams his pillar into the ground for massive AoE damage. Provides invulnerability frames during the slam animation, making it both an offensive finisher and a panic survival tool.
3232 Playstyle
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3434 Karok is for players who want every hit to feel like it matters. His stagger output is the highest of any character, which means he fills boss Stagger Gauges faster and opens up Fatal Action windows more frequently. The kick chain (Jumbo Pounce through Boulder Smash) is devastating against downed enemies, letting him pile on damage during vulnerability windows.
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3636 In co-op, Karok's value goes beyond his personal damage. His Clash immobilizes bosses for the entire party and restores STA to everyone. A Karok player who consistently lands Clashes while teammates maintain sustained damage is the backbone of a group's boss strategy.
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3838 Weaknesses
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4040 Speed. Karok's attack animations are long, his recovery frames are slow, and committing to the wrong attack at the wrong time leaves him exposed. Fast bosses with rapid attack strings can punish his slow startup before he finishes swinging. His mobility is limited, no double-dodge, no dash, just a basic roll. Against enemies that require constant repositioning, Karok players need to pick their moments with care.