Hunter (Attacker)
Overview
The Hunter is a ranged combat specialist in Dragons Dogma Online, focusing on precision archery, mobility, and strategic damage dealing. Masters of the bow, Hunters excel at picking off enemies from a distance while maintaining exceptional mobility.
Key Characteristics
- Exceptional long-range damage output
- High mobility and evasive capabilities
- Precision targeting and weak point exploitation
- Versatile combat positioning
- Light armor for increased movement speed
Core Combat Mechanics
Bow Techniques
Hunters utilize advanced archery skills, including rapid fire, charged shots, and precision aiming. They can quickly switch between different arrow types to adapt to various combat scenarios.
Tactical Positioning
Leveraging terrain and movement, Hunters create optimal firing positions, avoiding enemy attacks while maintaining consistent damage output.
Recommended Play Style
- Maintain maximum distance from enemies
- Target enemy weak points for critical damage
- Provide consistent ranged support to the party
- Use mobility to avoid direct confrontation
- Adapt arrow types to different enemy vulnerabilities
Custom Skills
Threefold Arrow 連なり射ち
Overview
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Level change
Call
Level 6 Change
No. of arrows 3 -> 5
Puncture Dart (lv.3) 貫き射ち
Overview
Fire a slow arrow capable of passing through multiple enemies and boss body parts
Level change
Call
Level 6 Change
Shortens the hit range
Triad Shot (lv.6) Special
Overview
Shoot three arrows in a wedge pattern or Shoot three arrows in a twist
Level change
Call
Level 6 Change
No. of arrows 3 -> 5
Flying Din (lv.6) 仕込み爆音矢
Overview
Fire a fast-moving arrow that explodes on impact or at maximum range, creating a burst of air pressure with a high rate of climb. *This skill does not deal damage
Level change
Greater impact
Level 6 Change
Increased explosion radius
Cloudburst Volley
Overview
Expand all arrows to increase area. * Area of effect scales with amount of arrows spent.
Level change
Call
Level 6 Change
Number of accesses increased
Whirling Arrow (lv.13) 渦巻き射ち
Overview
Level change
Call
Level 6 Change
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Crimson Arrow (lv.20) 紅蓮爆矢
Overview
Level change
Call
Level 6 Change
Trail Expansion
Full Bend (lv.25) 剛力射ち
Overview
Draw the bow completely, causing more damage with the time spent charging.
Level change
Call
Level 6 Change
Allows for longer loading time
Explosive Arrow Volley (lv.30) 降らし爆炎矢
Overview
After charging, fire explosive arrows in a line pattern in front of you that detonate after a certain amount of time or if manually damaged
Level change
Call
Level 6 Change
Allows you to charge for longer to fire 5 arrows instead of 3
Storm Arrow (lv.35) 矢継ぎ嵐
Overview
Shoot arrows at a fast pace with each attack. In the final stage, make a long disadvantage to land a strong kick.
Level change
Call
Level 6 Change
Increases attack speed
Overview
Shoots an arrow, after charging, that decreases the enemy's resistance when hitting the weak point.
Level change
Call
Level 6 Change
Reduces loading time
Sky Burst Shot
Overview
Launch an explosive arrow into the air that explodes in a circular pattern
Level change
Call
Level 6 Change
Increase in the number of explosions
Combined Pierce Shot
Overview
Unite all the arrows without trembling, and release with all the strength of your body.
Level change
Call
Level 6 Change
Increases maximum charge (2 → 3) and reduces the number of button presses required to advance to the next charge level.
Passive Skills
Precision (Lv.3) 精密 Dragon Appraisal Jewelry (Hunter)
Overview
Keep arrows away from the mark while moving
PA Cost
4
Delayed Explosion (lv.3) 遅爆
Overview
Extend the length of time that explosive arrows extend
PA Cost
3
Hidden Potential (lv.9) 底力
Overview
The power of breath increases when death comes
PA Cost
6
Damping (lv.13)
Overview
Less recoil after shooting
PA Cost
3
Concentration (lv.13) Special
Overview
You get more time to recharge
PA Cost
6
Sturdy Stance (lv.13) Special
Overview
Resistance recovers as the bow is ready
PA Cost
7
Perfect Reload (Lv.20) 匠填 Dragon Appraisal Jewelry (Hunter)
Overview
Increases the size of the big! on the recharge bar
PA Cost
8
Oni Proficiency (lv.20) 鬼狙
Overview
Deal more damage to the Oni
PA Cost
9
Winged Proficiency (lv.25) 翼狙
Overview
Deals more damage to winged enemies
PA Cost
6
Oni Safeguard (lv.30) Special
Overview
Oni deals less damage to you
PA Cost
5
Winged Safeguard (lv.30) 翼護
Overview
Winged enemies deal less damage to you.
PA Cost
3
Skilled Reload (Lv.33) 巧填 Dragon Appraisal Jewelry (Hunter)
Overview
Stamina regenerates when you perform a perfect active reload
PA Cost
4
Arrow Increase (Lv.33) 充矢 Dragon Appraisal Jewelry (Hunter)
Overview
Increases the number of arrows in the quiver
PA Cost
9
Menacing Form (lv.35)
Overview
Increases stamina during bow pose
PA Cost
7
Heart Shot (lv.35) Special
Overview
Impact force increases if hit in the optimal range
PA Cost
7
Decisive Shot (lv.35)
Overview
Take more damage to monster weaknesses and less damage to any part of the monster that isn't a weakness
PA Cost
7
Enhancement (lv.40)
Overview
Impact force increases if HP is greater than a certain value
PA Cost
5
Aggression Arrow (Lv.40) 侵矢 Dragon Appraisal Jewelry (Hunter)
Overview
PA Cost
6
Tonic (Lv.40)
Overview
The impact force increases if the resistance is greater than a certain amount
PA Cost
4
Reload Force (LV.40)
Overview
Takes less damage while reloading
PA Cost
3
Shadow Attack (LV.40) Special
Overview
Damage increases if you attack an unconscious enemy (attack made outside of 'In Combat'?)
PA Cost
5
Pleasant Attack (LV.45) 快撃
Overview
Damage is further increased when hitting enemies at an optimal distance
PA Cost
15
Attack Expansion (LV.45) 拡撃
Overview
The ideal range increases.
PA Cost
15
Herculean Strength (Lv.45) 剛力 Star Appraisal Jewelry
Overview
Increases scalable power
PA Cost
8
Tough Skin (Lv.45) 硬皮 Flower Appraisal Jewelry
Overview
Reduces damage taken from piercing and projectile attacks.
PA Cost
8
Blood Orb Tree Passive Skills
Archery: Slayer Previous Post
Overview
Increases the damage of your basic arrow attacks
AP Cost / BO Cost
3
Exploding Arrow: Savage 爆矢烈
Overview
Increases explosive arrow damage
AP Cost / BO Cost
3
Arrowhead Strike: Savage 矢斬烈
Overview
Increases damage of arrowhead attack
AP Cost / BO Cost
3
Rigid Stance
Overview
Increases physical and magical defense while aiming your bow.
AP Cost / BO Cost
5
Keensight Shot: Slayer 静射倒
Overview
Increases Keensight shot damage
AP Cost / BO Cost
3
Rescue Assistance
Overview
When reviving a party member, they will take less physical damage for a period of time.
AP Cost / BO Cost
5
Archery: Crusher
Overview
Increases the damage of your basic arrow attacks
AP Cost / BO Cost
Exploding Arrow: Crusher 爆矢砕
Overview
Increases explosive arrow damage
AP Cost / BO Cost
Arrowhead Strike: Crusher 矢斬砕
Overview
Increases damage of arrowhead attack
AP Cost / BO Cost
Augmented Spirit
Overview
Increases resistance
AP Cost / BO Cost
5
Keensight Shot: Crusher 静射砕
Overview
Increases Keensight shot damage
AP Cost / BO Cost
Climax Bow
Overview
Increases the damage of the triple shot arrow obtained with a perfect reload.
AP Cost / BO Cost
Quick Bow Style (Lv. 6) 速弓の型
Overview
Allows for faster preparation of the next arrow after firing.
AP Cost / BO Cost
Quick Charge Style (Lv. 9) 速仕型型
Overview
Preparing explosive arrows is faster.
AP Cost / BO Cost
Keensight (Lv. 13) しじま射ち
Overview
You enter sniper mode when you press R3/Middle mouse in target mode. You cannot move and your vision is limited, but you deal more damage/explosive power and have a longer range with 100% accuracy.
AP Cost / BO Cost
(Floor)
Overview
AP Cost / BO Cost
Aim for more information
Overview
Hold L1/R1 or the right mouse button to aim your bow, allowing you to fire. The optimal range is indicated by a red bar in the middle of the reticle and will deal the most damage.
AP Cost / BO Cost
Loose space
Overview
While holding L1, press L2 or R2 to fire an arrow. Can be fired into the air.
AP Cost / BO Cost
Explosive Stance
Overview
Hold R1 to aim a shot that explodes after a short delay. Any physical or magical attack can trigger the explosion sooner and deal greater damage.
AP Cost / BO Cost
Explosive Arrow 仕込み爆矢射ち
Overview
While holding R1, press L2/R2 to shoot. Can be fired into the air.
AP Cost / BO Cost
Reload Arrows
Overview
While holding L1/R1, press O to reload your arrows.
AP Cost / BO Cost
Adept Reload
Overview
Pressing O while reloading, with proper timing, will speed up the reloading arrows. Stopping at the dark blue part of the bar will result in a "Great!" reloading, increasing the number of arrows loaded. Staying blank will give a "Miss!" and the reloading will be delayed.
AP Cost / BO Cost
Switch Arrows
Overview
Pressing triangle will switch between your default arrows and 2 other types of equipped arrows. (Must be equipped in the status/equipment menu)
AP Cost / BO Cost
Front Kick
Overview
Kick an enemy to retreat. Can be used in the air.