Best Skills to Get First

Discover the best skills to acquire early in Crimson Desert. Prioritize Stamina, Health, Spirit, Dodge, and offensive skills for a stronger start in your adventure.

This guide lists the best skills to obtain early in Crimson Desert. It covers essential early game skills for each character and the top 10 skills to acquire at the beginning of the game.

Best Skills to Get Early

The following are the top 10 skills recommended for early game progression in Crimson Desert:

1. Stamina, Health, and Spirit
2. Dodge (Keen Senses Lv. 2)
3. Nature's Retribution
4. Aerial Maneuver
5. Nature's Echo
6. Lariat
7. Forward Slash Lv. 3
8. Turning Slash Lv. 2
9. Blinding Flash Finisher
10. Focused Shot

1. Stamina, Health, and Spirit Stats

These core stats significantly improve your combat and exploration capabilities. Prioritize Stamina first, followed by Health for tougher encounters. Spirit becomes more crucial in the mid-game when skill usage increases.

• Stamina: Energy for actions like dodging and moving. Unlock by spending Abyss Artifacts (max 14).
• Spirit: Power for executing skills and special actions. Unlock by spending Abyss Artifacts (max 12).
• Health: Reduces damage taken in combat. Unlock by spending Abyss Artifacts (max 18).

2. Dodge (Keen Senses Lv. 2)

This skill allows for a perfect dodge that slows time when timed correctly against enemy attacks. Unlock by raising Keen Senses to Level 2.

3. Nature's Retribution

A skill that reflects projectiles back at enemies during Nature's Snare. Requires Nature's Snare to be Level 2.

4. Aerial Maneuver

Allows you to lock onto a target and perform an aerial action. (Description incomplete in source)