[Combat Course] Strike from Behind

Objective

Cliff continues to talk about the basics. Next, land a Back Attack.

※ Attacking from behind triggers a Back Attack, increasing your damage.

Defeat the enemy with a Back Attack;

Rewards

Rewards this quest can give. Choice rewards are marked separately.

Item Rewards

Quest Reward Simple Cron Meal ×2
Quest Reward [Party] Harmony Draught - Human
Quest Reward Instant HP Potion (Extra Large) ×50
Quest Reward Instant MP Potion (Extra Large) ×25

Dialogue

Cliff Dialogue

You know this well, having fought across countless battlefields.
A knight's virtue isn't only in charging head-on.
Striking from behind is no act of cowardice.
It is a cold, calculated path to victory.
Use your speed to get behind your foe.
Then go for the kill with a Back Attack.

Cliff Dialogue (Alt)

Use your speed to get behind your foe.
Then go for the kill with a Back Attack.

Cliff Completion

Good. Clean movement. Precise!
You carry the battlefield in your bones.

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Earlier Steps

[Combat Course] Basics First

Quest Group Entries

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[Combat Course] Sign Up for Course #1 Apply for Combat lessons with Cliff.
[Combat Course] Basics First #2 Cliff says that he will review the basics in this lesson. First, apply a CC effect to knock down the monster,...
[Combat Course] Strike from Behind #3 Cliff continues to talk about the basics. Next, land a Back Attack. Current
[Combat Course] The Bumblin' Buccaneers #4 Cliff assigns the Bumblin' Buccaneers as your practical challenge.
[Combat Course] The Pirates' Treasure Map? #5 You defeated the Bumblin' Buccaneers and obtained a suspicious paper. Is this... a treasure map?
[Combat Course] Headmaster's Visit #6 Headmaster Justin appears interested in the map you acquired.
[Combat Course] A New Adventure #7 After discussing the map, you agree to search for the treasure once the lesson ends.
[Combat Course] Survival Tactics #8 Cliff stresses survival above all and instructs you on evasion.
[Combat Course] Why Defense Matters #9 Cliff speaks of the vital role defense plays in battle.
[Combat Course] A Likely Place #10 Eileen and Emma have come to find you. Speak with them.
[Combat Course] Blessing of the Divine #11 Cliff advises you to visit the church and receive a blessing from the priest.
[Combat Course] Artifacts and Lightstones #12 Cliff urges you to infuse lightstones into an artifact, then equip it.
[Combat Course] To Hystria #13 Follow Eileen's decoding and head to Hystria.
[Combat Course] Hidden Traces #14 Only sandstorms swirl in Hystria. Is there truly treasure here? As the Black Spirit advised, defeat the nearby...
[Combat Course] A Faint Presence #15 You sense a mysterious presence nearby. Someone is here.
[Combat Course] The Straggler #16 The Bumblin' Buccaneers fled, but someone was left behind. Speak with the pirate.
[Combat Course] Veil Ink #17 Veil Ink is required to decipher the map precisely. Return to Cliff and report.
[Combat Course] Crack the Code #18 Cliff says Veil Ink works on most ciphers and is highly valuable. What secrets does this map hold?
[Combat Course] Turo Horn #19 Travel to Tunkuta in O'dyllita and collect a Turo Horn, the first Veil Ink material, from the Turo.
[Combat Course] Veil Ink Materials #20 Head to O'dyllita. Secure a Turo Horn from the Turo in Tunkuta, then retrieve Moonlight Spirit Powder from the...
[Combat Course] A Moment to Rest #21 You have gathered all Veil Ink materials. Cliff recommends you rest.
[Combat Course] The Black Spirit's Advice #22 The Black Spirit offers to teach you how to wield its power.
[Combat Course] The Truth Revealed #23 Return to Cliff and check if the Veil Ink is ready.
[Combat Course] Gyfin Rhasia Temple #24 Go to Gyfin Rhasia Temple and search for the item targeted by the pirates.
[Combat Course] Charge Straight In #25 Defeat the Gyfin Rhasia Ancient Weapons blocking your path.

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[Combat Course] Deeper In #26 You can now enter deeper inside. Proceed to the temple's inner chamber.
[Combat Course] Situation Report #27 Regroup with Justin, Cliff, and Eileen, then return to Olvia Academy.
[Combat Course] Final Exam #28 Seek out Cliff to resume your lesson.
[Combat Course] Practice - Honglim Base #29 Cliff instructs you to conduct a mock battle in the Honglim Base.
[Combat Course] Practice - Jade Starlight Forest #30 Cliff instructs you to conduct a mock battle with the Okjinsini in Jade Starlight Forest.
[Combat Course] Practice - Gyfin Rhasia Temple (Underground) #31 Cliff instructs you to conduct a mock battle with the Ancient Weapons in the Gyfin Rhasia Temple Underground.
[Combat Course] Course Completed #32 Cliff encourages you as the lesson concludes. Complete the course.