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In many games, the default sword and shield are seen as the safe option.
It’s the bread-and-butter of any setting that people can look at and instantly understand.
It’s not exceptionally unique, but it will never let you down either.
Of course, like everything inDragon’s Dogma 2, the Fighter vocation stands out from the crowd.
Learn the tricks of the trade for the Thief vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
While they are in many ways standard, they possess capabilities one might not always expect from them.
Read on to get an idea of everything the Fighter is capable of.
Despite seeming quite simple, they possess abilities no other vocation has - defense.
No other vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2 can inherently defend themselves.
Some, like the Thief, can evade, but none have the built-in ability to mitigate damage.
This is one of the strongest aspects of the Fighter.
Next to this is the raw damage they can deal.
They also have quite a bit of synergy with other vocations.
Weaknesses
By far the biggest weakness of Fighter is thenecessity for spatial awareness.
With Fighters,only attacks that physically hit your shield are blocked.
If you are hit from behind, you will not only take damage but be staggered.
This is an incredibly precarious position to be in since Fighters act as the vanguard of any party.
They also haveno elemental or debilitating attacks to speak of.
In the early game, this is no major issue.
Provided they have the allies to support them, they can excel in any scenario without much thought.
Travels father when upgraded.
Airward Slash
Cloudward Slash
Jump into the air and attack.
Jumps higher and can be used mid-air when upgraded.
Compass Slash
Full Moon Slash
Perform a spinning attack while moving forward.
Hits more and harder when upgraded.
Gouging Skewer
Gutting Skewer
Pin down an open enemy and repeatedly stab them.
Deals more damage and can be used while jumping when upgraded.
Hindsight Slash
Hindsight Sweep
Perform an evasive backstep before lunging at an enemy.
Perform more, heavier attacks when upgraded.
Shield Bash
Shield Pummel
Bash an enemy with your shield, stunning them.
Hits a second time when upgraded.
Shield Summons
Shield Drum
Slam your shield to catch the attention of enemies.
When upgraded, affects a wider area for a longer period.
Springboard
Lanuchboard
Ready yourself so that you could launch an ally into the air with your shield.
When upgraded, consumes less stamina and launches the ally higher.
Impeccable Guard
Flawless Guard
Spin while moving forward with your shield, blocking attacks in all directions.
When upgraded, travel further for less stamina.
Counter Slash
Vengeful Slash
Maintain a defensive position, counterattacking when hit.
Hits harder over a wider range when upgraded.
Perfect Defense
Divine Defense
Hunker down, blocking every form of attack from the front.
When upgraded, consumes less stamina.
The Fighter’s skills are aboutkeeping them in the battle and everyone else away from it.
Core Skill
Onslaught
This is the regular attack for the Fighter.
Empale
This move is used as a follow-up, impaling enemies that are unguarded.
Defend
This is blocking with your shield.
Stamina is drained on hit and regenerates slower while blocking.
Deflect
A well-timed block will have you deflect the enemy attack for decreased stamina cost.
True Deflect
A more tightly executed deflect that takes no stamina.
Tusk Toss
Holding the regular attack button will charge an upward slash that knocks lightweight enemies into the air.
Steeled Foundation
This allows you to use your shield to break your fall, dramatically reducing fall damage.
At all times,the Fighter favours endurance.
A well-timed deflect takes no stamina; a fall from a height can be severely mitigated.
They will never fall so long as their shield is by their side.
This gives you more freedom to build your character without having to fundamentally change your moveset.
Augment
Mettle
This increases your physical defense.
Provocation
This makes enemies more likely to target you over allies.
Thew
This increases your max carry weight by 10kg.
Dominion
This allows you to pin down enemies for a longer period of time.
Diligence
This speeds up your recovery period from crawling.
Augments, once unlocked, can be used on every vocation, not just the one they came from.
As with its core skills,the augments of the Fighter are about never leaving the battle.
These augments make you unstoppable, both inside and out of combat.
Familiarize yourself with the Warrior Vocation and how to use it in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
