How to perform the Weapon Throw skill in Crimson Desert

The Weapon Throw skill in Crimson Desert is one of the more interesting additions to come out of the latest patch, and it works almost exactly like throwing the Leviathan Axe in God of War. The weapon flies out at enemies and can be recalled back, giving the combat a satisfying new layer that was not there before.

It is a Dual-wielding skill, so the setup requires a small adjustment to the loadout before it becomes available. Once that is sorted, the mechanic itself is pretty intuitive. That said, here is how you can perform the Weapon Throw skill in Crimson Desert.

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Steps to perform Weapon Throw Skill in Crimson Desert

1) Setting up the Dual-wielding

The Weapon Throw skill is only usable while Dual-wielding, so the first thing to do is swap out the shield slot. Open the Equipment Menu and highlight the shield slot in the weapon wheel or inventory. Replace it with a one-handed weapon, something like the Spine of the Earth, or any other one-handed sword or axe that is available.

That second weapon now equips in the left hand, and that is the one that gets thrown. As long as both hands are holding a weapon, the skill is active and ready to use.

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2) How to throw and recall the weapon

The Weapon Throw Skill in Crimson Desert uses the same controls as Shield Bash. On PS5, that is L1 and R2 together, or the equivalent button on the relevant platform. Press the combination while in combat, and the left-hand weapon launches toward the target.

Recalling the weapon works the same way. Either press the same control combination again to pull it back, or simply walk up to where it landed to retrieve it manually. The recall works in a boomerang style, so timing it right during a fight can keep the pressure on without having to disengage.

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Note: While the weapon is out in the field and before it is recalled, the game automatically equips the shield in its place. There is a visible animation of Kliff pulling the shield out mid-combat, which keeps the defensive option active even while the throwing weapon is airborne.

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