Dragon’s Dogma 2 Fighter Guide
The Fighter Vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2 stands as the stalwart frontline warrior, wielding mastery over the sword and shield. Revered as the group’s primary ‘tank’ in pawn formations, Fighters excel in absorbing damage while unleashing potent bursts of offense as they progress.
Their strategic prowess shines through the ability to taunt foes, redirecting enemy focus towards themselves and safeguarding allies. With a focus on defense, Fighters showcase exceptional blocking proficiency, enabling them to shield the party effectively and retaliate with well-timed counter-attacks. Armed with a sword and shield, Fighters excel in close-quarters combat, offering unparalleled control and defense.
While their melee specialization limits their range, it grants them a commanding presence on the battlefield. Utilizing skills like Blink Strike, Fighters can swiftly close distances, compensating for their restricted mobility and ensuring relentless engagement with adversaries.
Active blocking, coupled with precise timing, enhances their defensive capabilities, allowing for skillful parrying maneuvers that keep them in the thick of combat. By expertly managing enemy aggression, absorbing and counteracting attacks, and contributing to the disruption and control of key targets, Fighters embody a formidable blend of resilience and offensive prowess in the relentless struggle for victory.
Fighters gain higher amounts of health and defense at the cost of magick and magick defense as they level up. Paired with their ability to use heavier armor, they are a difficult target to take down with their real weakness being unblocked magick attacks.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| High survival | No Range Options |
| Effective Taunting for Control in Fights | Reliant on Physical Attacks Only |
| Effective Knockdown and Staggering Attacks | Lower DPS Ceiling than other Vocations |
| Gap Closer to Mitigate to Low Move speed |
Below are all of the Fighter Vocation Class Skills, Core Skills, and Augments in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Fighter Vocation Skills
Now we are going to take a look at all of the Skills for the Fighter Vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
| Skill | Rank | DP | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blink Strike | ? | – | Rushes forcefully toward the target and visits a powerful blow upon them. |
| Airward Slash | ? | – | Performs a jump while slashing diagonally upward. An effective means of assailing flying targets. |
| Shield Bash | ? | – | Delivers a powerful blow with the shield that can knock targets off balance. |
| Compass Slash | ? | – | Spins with blade extended, drawing a deadly circle that slices through nearby targets. |
| Springboard | ? | – | Launches allies into the air using the shield. |
| Shield Summons | ? | – | Raps the shield loudly to attract the attention of nearby targets. |
| Gouging Skewer | ? | – | Thrusts the blade into the target’s body before raining further blows upon them. If strikes connect, the user clings to larger targets and pins down smaller targets that are flinching. |
| Impeccable Guard | ? | – | Spins nimbly on the spot, blocking attacks from every direction with the shield. Employable even while flinching. Useful for escaping dire circumstances. |
| Hindsight Slash | ? | – | <No Information Yet> |
| Counter Slash | ? | – | <No Information Yet> |
| Perfect Defense | ? | – | <No Information Yet> |
| Shield Pummel | ? | – | [An advanced form of Shield Bash] |
| Burst Strike | ? | – | An advanced form of Blink Strike that allows the user to travel further and more swiftly before visiting a powerful blow upon foes. |
| Cloudward Slash | ? | – | An advanced form of Airward Slash that reaches greater heights and inflicts greater harm. Also employable in mid-air. |
Fighter Vocation Core Skills
Now we are going to take a look at all of the Core Skills for the Fighter Vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
| Skill | Rank | DP | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onslaught | 0 | – | <light attack> Unleashes a flurry of swift slashes with the sword. |
| Empale | 0 | – | <heavy attack> Thrusts blade forward in a forceful jab. Follows up with powerful successive strike if it connects with a foe who has been knocked off balance. |
| Defend | 0 | – | <vocation action> Guards against attacks from the front with the shield. Some Stamina is consumed when an attack connects with the shield. |
| Deflect | ? | – | Deflects attacks back toward the target. While active, counterattacking consumes less Stamina. |
| True Deflect | ? | – | Deflects attacks back toward the target with impressive might. While active, counterattacking consumes no Stamina. |
| Tusk Toss | ? | – | Traces a grand skyward arc with the blade, sending lightweight targets flying into the air. |
| Steeled Foundation | ? | – | Uses the shield to ease the impact from falling. Reduces fall damage and hastens recovery after a fall. |
| Enchanted Counter | ? | – | When using Defend while enchanted, automatically counters with an elemental attack corresponding to the enchantment. |
Fighter Vocation Augments
Now we are going to take a look at all of the Augments for the Fighter Vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
| Augment | Rank | DP | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mettle | ? | – | Augments your physical Defense. |
| Dominion | ? | – | Allows you to lift up and pin down foes for an extended duration. |
| Diligence | ? | – | Hastens recovery when downed or crawling. |
| Provocation | ? | – | Increases the likelihood of being targeted by foes. |
| Thew | ? | – | Enables you to carry additional weight. |