# [Combat Course] Basics First

**Quest No Raw**: 133382
**Quest Group (questGroupNo)**: 2310
**Entry (questId)**: 2

## Objective

Cliff says that he will review the basics in this lesson. First, apply a CC effect to knock down the monster, then finish it off quickly.

※ Use Down Attack on knocked-down enemies to deal extra damage.

_Use a CC skill and defeat the knocked-down enemy;_

## Summary

Your reputation across the continent is well-earned.
You have a sharp instinct for crushing an enemy's center.
A fighter of your caliber returning to the basics 
sets the standard for the others.
No time to rest. On to the next lesson.
It's strong fundamentals that make you shine on the battlefield.

## Contacts
- **Giver** — [Cliff](/npc/62484.md) — _Can be obtained through [Dialogue]
Cliff_
- **Turn-in** — [Cliff](/npc/62484.md) — _Can be obtained through [Dialogue]
Cliff_

## Related Quests

Nearby quests from the same group, prerequisite quests, quest chains, and branch choices.

### Earlier Steps

- [[Combat Course] Sign Up for Course](/quest/67846.md)


### Quest Group Entries

Other entries in the same quest group, shown in in-game order. This list does not necessarily mean each quest unlocks the next.

- Entry #1 — [[Combat Course] Sign Up for Course](/quest/67846.md) — Apply for Combat lessons with Cliff.
- **Current:** Entry #2 — [[Combat Course] Basics First](/quest/133382.md) — Cliff says that he will review the basics in this lesson. First, apply a CC effect to knock down the monster, ...
- Entry #3 — [[Combat Course] Strike from Behind](/quest/198918.md) — Cliff continues to talk about the basics. Next, land a Back Attack.
- Entry #4 — [[Combat Course] The Bumblin' Buccaneers](/quest/264454.md) — Cliff assigns the Bumblin' Buccaneers as your practical challenge.
- Entry #5 — [[Combat Course] The Pirates' Treasure Map?](/quest/329990.md) — You defeated the Bumblin' Buccaneers and obtained a suspicious paper. Is this... a treasure map?
- Entry #6 — [[Combat Course] Headmaster's Visit](/quest/395526.md) — Headmaster Justin appears interested in the map you acquired.
- Entry #7 — [[Combat Course] A New Adventure](/quest/461062.md) — After discussing the map, you agree to search for the treasure once the lesson ends.
- Entry #8 — [[Combat Course] Survival Tactics](/quest/526598.md) — Cliff stresses survival above all and instructs you on evasion.
- Entry #9 — [[Combat Course] Why Defense Matters](/quest/592134.md) — Cliff speaks of the vital role defense plays in battle.
- Entry #10 — [[Combat Course] A Likely Place](/quest/657670.md) — Eileen and Emma have come to find you. Speak with them.
- Entry #11 — [[Combat Course] Blessing of the Divine](/quest/723206.md) — Cliff advises you to visit the church and receive a blessing from the priest.
- Entry #12 — [[Combat Course] Artifacts and Lightstones](/quest/788742.md) — Cliff urges you to infuse lightstones into an artifact, then equip it.
- Entry #13 — [[Combat Course] To Hystria](/quest/854278.md) — Follow Eileen's decoding and head to Hystria.
- Entry #14 — [[Combat Course] Hidden Traces](/quest/919814.md) — Only sandstorms swirl in Hystria. Is there truly treasure here? As the Black Spirit advised, defeat the nearby...
- Entry #15 — [[Combat Course] A Faint Presence](/quest/985350.md) — You sense a mysterious presence nearby. Someone is here.
- Entry #16 — [[Combat Course] The Straggler](/quest/1050886.md) — The Bumblin' Buccaneers fled, but someone was left behind. Speak with the pirate.
- Entry #17 — [[Combat Course] Veil Ink](/quest/1116422.md) — Veil Ink is required to decipher the map precisely. Return to Cliff and report.
- Entry #18 — [[Combat Course] Crack the Code](/quest/1181958.md) — Cliff says Veil Ink works on most ciphers and is highly valuable. What secrets does this map hold?
- Entry #19 — [[Combat Course] Turo Horn](/quest/1247494.md) — Travel to Tunkuta in O'dyllita and collect a Turo Horn, the first Veil Ink material, from the Turo.
- Entry #20 — [[Combat Course] Veil Ink Materials](/quest/1313030.md) — Head to O'dyllita. Secure a Turo Horn from the Turo in Tunkuta, then retrieve Moonlight Spirit Powder from the...
- Entry #21 — [[Combat Course] A Moment to Rest](/quest/1378566.md) — You have gathered all Veil Ink materials. Cliff recommends you rest.
- Entry #22 — [[Combat Course] The Black Spirit's Advice](/quest/1444102.md) — The Black Spirit offers to teach you how to wield its power.
- Entry #23 — [[Combat Course] The Truth Revealed](/quest/1509638.md) — Return to Cliff and check if the Veil Ink is ready.
- Entry #24 — [[Combat Course] Gyfin Rhasia Temple](/quest/1575174.md) — Go to Gyfin Rhasia Temple and search for the item targeted by the pirates.
- Entry #25 — [[Combat Course] Charge Straight In](/quest/1640710.md) — Defeat the Gyfin Rhasia Ancient Weapons blocking your path.
- Entry #26 — [[Combat Course] Deeper In](/quest/1706246.md) — You can now enter deeper inside. Proceed to the temple's inner chamber.
- Entry #27 — [[Combat Course] Situation Report](/quest/1771782.md) — Regroup with Justin, Cliff, and Eileen, then return to Olvia Academy.
- Entry #28 — [[Combat Course] Final Exam](/quest/1837318.md) — Seek out Cliff to resume your lesson.
- Entry #29 — [[Combat Course] Practice - Honglim Base](/quest/1902854.md) — Cliff instructs you to conduct a mock battle in the Honglim Base.
- Entry #30 — [[Combat Course] Practice - Jade Starlight Forest](/quest/1968390.md) — Cliff instructs you to conduct a mock battle with the Okjinsini in Jade Starlight Forest.
- Entry #31 — [[Combat Course] Practice - Gyfin Rhasia Temple (Underground)](/quest/2033926.md) — Cliff instructs you to conduct a mock battle with the Ancient Weapons in the Gyfin Rhasia Temple Underground.
- Entry #32 — [[Combat Course] Course Completed](/quest/2099462.md) — Cliff encourages you as the lesson concludes. Complete the course.