Fighter (Attacker)
Overview
The Fighter is a fundamental close-combat vocation in Dragons Dogma Online, renowned for its robust defensive capabilities and direct offensive approach. Masters of sword and shield, Fighters excel at protecting their allies while dealing consistent melee damage.
Key Characteristics
- High physical defense and damage mitigation
- Specializes in sword and shield combat techniques
- Excellent at tanking and protecting party members
- Strong crowd control and defensive skills
- Moderate to high sustained melee damage output
Core Combat Mechanics
Shield Techniques
Fighters leverage their shields for blocking, parrying, and creating openings in enemy defenses. Their shield skills provide both defensive protection and offensive opportunities.
Sword Skills
Utilizing a variety of sword techniques, Fighters can deliver powerful strikes, perform combo attacks, and apply pressure to enemies in close combat.
Recommended Play Style
- Position at the front line of combat
- Protect ranged and support allies
- Manage enemy aggro and crowd control
- Create openings for party members to deal damage
- Adapt defensive stance based on enemy attack patterns
Custom Skills
Blink Strike (Lv.1) 一閃突き
Overview
Track and stab the enemy. Damage increases the further you run.
Level change
Increases damage
Level 6 Change
Max throw distance increased = more damage potential at longer ranges. Great for an early attack if spaced correctly.
Tusk Toss (Lv.3) Special Skill
Overview
Move and strike forward, then fall back quickly.
Level change
Increases damage
Level 6 Change
Increases attack speed. Increases hit count.
Cymbal Attack (Lv.6) シールドバッシュ
Overview
Hit the enemy with your shield to deal impact (slam) damage. Causes them to swing at a higher rate than basic sword attacks. Can be used continuously up to three times without additional stamina drain.
Level change
Increases damage
Level 6 Change
Additional hits (3 to 5) Increased attack speed Combos 3-5, altered animation that sweeps horizontally with more AoE Combos 4-5, greater knockback.
Skyward Lash (Lv.6) 天蓋斬り
Overview
Glide into the sky taking down aerial enemies, performing two side-to-side slashes with each “use”. Can be used continuously up to three times without additional stamina drain.
Level change
Level 6 Change
Increased activations (3 to 5) Total hits (6 to 10) Increased attack speed
Hindsight Slash (Lv.13) 逸らし斬り
Overview
Jump back to avoid attacks, then jump back to attack. If timed to perfectly avoid an attack, the skill becomes a counterattack.
Level change
Increases damage
Level 6 Change
Downthrust (Lv.13) 直下突き
Overview
Jump forward and stab
Level change
Increases damage
Level 6 Change
Skip movement changes Increased number of hits
Sheltered Spike (Lv.20) センチュリオンスパイク
Overview
Stab the enemy while blocking with your shield. Can be used continuously up to five times without additional stamina drain.
Level change
Increases damage
Level 6 Change
Number of attacks Increased attack speed
Compass Slash (Lv.25) 円月斬り
Overview
He slashes an arc back and forth, hitting all enemies twice within a 180 degree radius in front of him, with the second slash having a greater hitstun/knockback and a slightly longer range.
Level change
Increases damage
Level 6 Change
Animation changes Increased number of hits Staggered boost/knockdown
Moving Castle (Lv.30) チャリオットムーブ
Overview
Fast forward or backward while locking on with your shield
Level change
Reduces energy consumption by blocking attacks
Level 6 Change
Able to dash left/right Increased swing speed
Intimate Strike (Lv.30) 弐段突き
Overview
Thrust your sword towards the enemy in a two stage attack, then pull it back, enemies will be dragged towards you if they are weak/sufficient enough.
Level change
Increases damage
Level 6 Change
Increased number of hits (from 2 to 6) Very fast proc status effects.
Flowing Sword Flash (Lv.35) 流剣閃
Overview
Keeps the shield waiting, dodging and countering enemy attacks while advancing or retreating. 'Just Guard' will greatly increase damage.
Level change
Increases damage
Level 6 Change
Increase range and meter duration
Overview
A high-powered sword dance that covers a wide area. If the first strike is successful, it will become a full-fledged combination attack.
Level change
Increases damage
Level 6 Change
increased damage, extended attacks
Pierce Slash
Overview
Level change
Increases damage
Level 6 Change
The number of hits increased with each button pressed.
Flowing Shield Spiral 流盾翔
Overview
Level change
Level 6 Change
The number of hits increased with each button pressed.
Passive Skills
Counter (Lv.3) 受倒 Dragon Appraisal Jewelry (Fighter)
Overview
increases the knockout power of perfect blocks
PA Cost
4
Fitness (Lv.3)
Overview
Increases the amount of time you can grab an opponent
PA Cost
3
Counter Extension (Lv.9)
Overview
Expands the range of perfect block counters.
PA Cost
Agile Motion (Lv.13) 敏動 Dragon Appraisal Jewelry (Fighter)
Overview
Reduce the time required to charge Shield Breaker
PA Cost
5
Exhilaration (Lv.13) Special
Overview
While in “Death State”: Strength stat increased. *Death State = below 15% HP, screen with red border.
PA Cost
8
Egression (Lv.13) Special
Overview
Break with enemies
PA Cost
3
Advantageous Feeling (Lv. 20) 受得 Dragon Appraisal Jewelry (Fighter)
Overview
Recover Stamina in a Fair Guard of Success
PA Cost
6
Soft Proficiency (Lv.20)
Overview
Increased damage to "soft" monsters
PA Cost
7
Demi-human Proficiency (Lv.25)
Overview
Damage to demihumans increased
PA Cost
9
Soft Safeguard (Lv. 30)
Overview
Damage taken from "soft" monsters decreased
PA Cost
4
Demi-human Safeguard (Lv. 30)
Overview
Damage received from demihumans decreased
PA Cost
5
Brave Effort (Lv.33) 壮腕
Overview
Increased strength if resistance is above a certain value * Resistance must be above 85% to take effect.
PA Cost
10
Dire Gouge (Lv. 33) 狂刺 Dragon Appraisal Jewelry (Fighter)
Overview
Thrust Gouge's attack speed has been increased, allowing you to land all resistance hits much more easily.
PA Cost
9
Heavy Shield (Lv.35)
Overview
Shield attacks have a higher chance of stunning the enemy
PA Cost
4
Willpower (Lv.35)
Overview
Damage taken while being captured by an enemy is reduced
PA Cost
7
Nullifying Defense (Lv.35)
Overview
The invulnerability window after performing a Just Guard has been increased
PA Cost
8
Combat Momentum (Lv.40)
Overview
Increased strength if health is above a certain value *Health must be above 85% to take effect
PA Cost
10
Steadfast Stand (Lv.40)
Overview
Defensive and somersault resistance increases during the execution of the trampoline action
PA Cost
4
Collapse (Lv.40) 受崩 Dragon Appraisal Jewelry (Fighter)
Overview
The impact force of shield-based attacks has been increased (need confirmation?)
PA Cost
3
Toppling Shield (Lv.40) 倒盾
Overview
Increases the stun power of your shield attacks
PA Cost
8
Fortitude (Lv.40)
Overview
Less likely to receive the 'Physical Attack'
PA Cost
5
Strong Shield (Lv.45)
Overview
Shield-based attack damage has been increased
PA Cost
10
Onslaught (Lv.45) 猛攻 Star Appraisal Jewelry
Overview
Increases strength
PA Cost
12
Overpower (Lv.45) More
Overview
Increases the duration of holding enemies
PA Cost
4
Toughness (Lv.45) 強靭 Star Appraisal Jewelry
Overview
Reduces damage taken from stunning attacks
PA Cost
8
Blood Orb Tree Passive Skills
Onslaught: Slayer 連撃 On
Overview
Increases Onslaught damage
AP Cost / BO Cost
3
Demolishing Strike: Slayer 斬崩 Dem
Overview
Increases Guard Break / Strong Guard Break damage
AP Cost / BO Cost
3
Gouge: Exterminator 抉突絶
Overview
Increases Gouge damage
AP Cost / BO Cost
4
Crushing Blow
Overview
Temporarily increases physical attack after breaking enemy guard
AP Cost / BO Cost
4
Dire Onslaught: Slayer 強連 Dire
Overview
Increases the damage of Dire Onslaught
AP Cost / BO Cost
4
Firm Shield
Overview
Increases the shield's protective power
AP Cost / BO Cost
3
Onslaught: Crusher 連 撃 On
Overview
Increases Onslaught damage
AP Cost / BO Cost
Demolishing Strike: Exterminator 斬崩 Dem
Overview
Temporarily increases physical attack after breaking enemy guard
AP Cost / BO Cost
Gouge: Crusher 抉突 G
Overview
Increases Gouge damage
AP Cost / BO Cost
Hardening
Overview
Reduces damage taken when charging an attack.
AP Cost / BO Cost
Dire Onslaught: Crusher 強連 Dire
Overview
Increases the damage of Dire Onslaught
AP Cost / BO Cost
Pleasant Thrust
Overview
Reduces Gouge's power consumption