Best Fighter Build: Recommended Skills and Equipment for Dragon’s Dogma 2
Vocation Overview
The Fighter vocation is a melee specialist who uses a sword and shield in battle. These fearless vanguards can perform a variety of powerful sword attacks and can protect themselves and their allies from harm by guarding with their shield.
| Vocation Role | Tank, DPS |
|---|---|
| Attack Type | Melee |
| Weapons | Swords and Shields |
| Armor | Heavy |
| Beginner Recommendation | ★★★★★ |
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Best Builds for Each Vocation (Class)
Recommended Starting Vocation: Fighter
Fighter Vocation Base Stats (Lv.1)
| Health | 650 |
| Stamina | 600 |
| Strength | 55 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Magick | 10 |
| Magick Defense | 15 |
| Knockdown Power | 21 |
| Knockdown Resistance | 100 |
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Which Starting Vocation Should You Choose?
Recommended Fighter Vocation Progression
| Order | Vocation | Recommended Rank | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fighter |
2 | Unlocks Mettle (Augment Skill). |
| 2 | Archer |
4 | Unlocks Endurance (Augment Skill). |
| 3 | Thief |
9 (MAX) | Unlocks Verve (Augment Skill). |
| 4 | Mage |
9 (MAX) | Unlocks Exaltation (Augment Skill). |
| 5 | Fighter |
6 | Unlocks Thew (Augment Skill). |
| 6 | Magick Archer |
8 | Unlocks Ascendancy (Augment Skill). |
A big part of the Fighter vocation’s role in the party is being able to stand in front of enemies while guarding or parrying with a shield. This action consumes stamina so getting Augments like Endurance and Exaltation that upgrade your stamina pool and efficiency is highly recommended.
Ascendancy from the Magick Archer is another essential Augment for The Fighter class. Since your primary job is to tank hits and draw the attention of enemies, you will mostly be relying on Pawns that excel in ranged attacks using bows or magic for outputting large damage numbers. Because of this, you should grab the Ascendancy to boost your allies’ overall DPS in battle.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Best Vocation Progression Routes
Recommended Fighter Skills
Recommended Weapon Skills
| Weapon Skill | Effects | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Fighter Vocation Rank 4 for 1,000 Dcp. | |
| Shield Pummel | An advanced form of Shield Bash that strikes the target twice. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Fighter Vocation Rank 4 for 1,000 Dcp. | |
| Cloudward Slash |
An advanced form of Airward Slash that reaches greater heights and inflicts greater harm. Also employable in mid-air. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Fighter Vocation Rank 5 for 1,300 Dcp. | |
| Vengeful Slash |
An advanced form of Counter Slash that consumes less Stamina while defending and affords greater range when counterattacking. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Fighter Vocation Rank 8 for 2,500 Dcp. | |
The weapon skills listed above are all aimed at giving the Fighter the tools to immediately put himself in the middle of the fray to help thin out the enemy’s numbers using their unique strengths. Being able to do so will allow other Pawn allies to establish their offense from the backlines.
Burst Strike allows you to immediately get into the enemy’s face using a quick initiating strike to come to the aid of allies being attacked by enemies or to be able to constantly pursue those that run away from you. Shield Pummel, meanwhile, grants you an option of unleashing a powerful shield charge move that can break the enemy’s stance.
Cloudward Slash is your go-to aerial attack as the Fighter vocation lacks any reliable means to hit flying enemies in the game. Finally, Vengeful Flash lets you turn the enemy’s offense against them by allowing you to deal respectable damage while protecting yourself from incoming attacks as well.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Best Weapon Skills for Each Vocation
Recommended Core Skills
| Core Skill | Effects | Details |
|---|---|---|
| True Deflect | Deflects attacks back toward the target with impressive might. While active, counterattacking consumes no Stamina. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Fighter Vocation Rank 1 for 150 Dcp. | |
| Tusk Toss | Traces a grand skyward arc with the blade, sending lightweight targets flying into the air. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Fighter Vocation Rank 2 for 250 Dcp. | |
| Steeled Foundation |
Uses the shield to ease the impact from falling. Reduces fall damage and hastens recovery after a fall. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Fighter Vocation Rank 3 for 400 Dcp. | |
Out of all of the Fighter’s core skills, True Deflect is arguably the only one of any real value for the vocation as it greatly enhances your defensive capabilities using timed shield blocks. If you have any more Dcp to spare, consider getting Tusk Toss and Steeled Foundation as they can be useful in certain situations.
Recommended Augment Skills
| Augment Skill | Effects | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Mettle | Augments your physical Defense. | Unlock at Fighter Rank 2 for 200 Dcp. |
| Endurance | Increases maximum Stamina. | Unlock at Archer Rank 4 for 900 Dcp. |
| Verve | Increases physical attack power | Unlock at Thief Rank 9 (MAX) for 5,000 Dcp. |
| Exaltation | Augments your Stamina recovery speed. | Unlock at Mage Rank 9 (MAX) for 5,000 Dcp. |
| Thew | Enables you to carry additional weight. | Unlock at Fighter Rank 6 for 1,800 Dcp. |
| Ascendancy | Augments the Strength and Magick of pawns in your party. | Unlock at Magick Archer Rank 8 for 3,000 Dcp. |
Fighters can fulfill their tank role in the team most effectively by having high physical defense in addition to having enough stamina and stamina recovery to constantly guard or parry with their shield.
Additionally, you will want to be able to carry heavy equipment load, including armor that have high defense, so upgrading your carry weight should also be a priority.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Best Augment Skills for Each Vocation
Recommended Fighter Equipment
Weapons
Dragon’s Dogma (Sword)
| Weapon Name | Type | Element and Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon’s Dogma | Sword | None |
| Strength | Magick | Slash Strength |
| 351 | 0 | 100 |
| Strike Strength | Knockdown Power | Weight |
| 0 | 300 | 4 kg |
| Weapon Description | ||
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“A blade worthy of its namesake when wielded by capable hands. Continuing to strike without taking damage empowers the blade.” |
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How to Get Dragon’s Dogma
Dragon’s Dogma can be purchased from The Dragonforged for 110 Wyrmslife Crystals at the Bay Wayside Shrine shop.
Dragon’s Aegis (Shield)
| Weapon Name | Type | Element and Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon’s Aegis | Shield | None |
| Strength | Magick | Slash Strength |
| 186 | 0 | 0 |
| Strike Strength | Knockdown Power | Weight |
| 100 | 304 | 3.4 kg |
| Weapon Description | ||
| “A shield worthy of its namesake. Strong as the hide of the ferocious creature for which it was named, it fills the wielder with unflagging vigor.” | ||
How to Get Dragon’s Aegis
Dragon’s Dogma can be purchased from The Dragonforged for 40 Wyrmslife Crystals at the Bay Wayside Shrine shop.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Best Weapons for Each Vocation
Armor
Subjugator’s Sallet (Head Armor)
| Armor Name | Type | Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| Subjugator’s Sallet | Head Armor | +8% Blighted, Sleep, and Silence Resistance |
| Defense | Magick Defense | Slash Resistance |
| 95 | 45 | 2 |
| Strike Resistance | Knockdown Resistance | Weight |
| 0 | 33 | 2.52 Kg |
| Armor Description | ||
| “A helmet that resembles a monstrous maw. Its baleful aspect has been known to inspire unwonted cruelty in the wearer.” | ||
How to Get Subjugator’s Sallet
Subjugator’s Sallet can be purchased from The Dragonforged for 20 Wyrmslife Crystals at the Bay Wayside Shrine shop.
Stygian Omen (Body Armor)
| Armor Name | Type | Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| Stygian Omen | Body Armor | +15% Blighted, Sleep, and Silence Resistance |
| Defense | Magick Defense | Slash Resistance |
| 200 | 85 | 5 |
| Strike Resistance | Knockdown Resistance | Weight |
| 0 | 69 | 5.8 Kg |
| Armor Description | ||
| “Armor designed to resemble a face glaring from the shadows. Inspires terror in those who behold it, and offers peerless protection and mobility.” | ||
How to Get Stygian Omen
Stygian Omen can be purchased from The Dragonforged for 70 Wyrmslife Crystals at the Bay Wayside Shrine shop.
Mettlesome Cuisses (Leg Armor)
| Armor Name | Type | Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| Mettlesome Cuises | Leg Armor | +1% Fire Resistance |
| Defense | Magick Defense | Slash Resistance |
| 129 | 50 | 0 |
| Strike Resistance | Knockdown Resistance | Weight |
| 0 | 15 | 3 Kg |
| Armor Description | ||
| “Leg armor that extends from thigh to ankle. With such protection, the wearer need not fear the sting of stray arrows.” | ||
How to Get Mettlesome Cuisses
Mettlesome Cuisses can be purchased from The Dragonforged for 30 Wyrmslife Crystals at the Bay Wayside Shrine shop.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Recommended Article List
Dragon's Dogma 2 Main Quest Walkthroughs
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Main Quest Walkthroughs | |
|---|---|
| Main Quest 1: A Gaoled Awakening | Main Quest 2: Tale's Beginning |
| Main Quest 3: In Dragon's Wake | Main Quest 4: Seat of the Sovran |
| Main Quest 5: Monster Culling | Main Quest 6: Disa's Plot |
| Main Quest 7: The Caged Magistrate | Main Quest 8: The Stolen Throne |
| Main Quest 9: An Unsettling Encounter | Main Quest 10: Feast of Deception |
| Main Quest 11: Nation of the Lambent Flame | Main Quest 12: Flickering Shadows |
| Main Quest 13: Convergence | Main Quest 14: A New Godsway |
| Main Quest 15: The Guardian Gigantus | Main Quest 16 (Final): Legacy |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Side Quest Walkthroughs
Borderwatch Outpost Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Borderwatch Outpost Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| The Provisioner's Plight | Ordeals of a New Recruit |
Melve Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Melve Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Medicament Predicament | Brothers Brave and Timid |
| Nesting Troubles | Readvent of Calamity |
| Home is Where the Hearth Is | |
Vernworth Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Vernworth Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Oxcart Courier | Vocation Frustration |
| A Place to Call Home | The Heel of History |
| A Case of Sculptor’s Block | The Gift of Giving |
| The Nameless Village | The Arisen’s Shadow |
| Saint of the Slums | The Phantom Oxcart |
| Tensions on the Highroad | Masked Correspondence |
| Gift Of The Bow | A Trial Of Archery |
| A Beggar’s Tale | The Ornate Box |
| A Magisterial Amenity | House Of The Blue Sunbright |
| Dulled Steel, Cold Forge | A Veil Of Gossamer Clouds |
Harve Village Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Harve Village Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Scaly Invaders | Trouble on the Cape |
Sacred Arbor Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Sacred Arbor Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| The Ailing Arborheart | |
Checkpoint Rest Town Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Checkpoint Rest Town Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| The Sorcerer’s Appraisal | Hunt for the Jadeite Orb |
| Prey for the Pack | Mercy among Thieves |
Vermund Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Vermund Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Claw Them Into Shape | Beren's Final Lesson |
| Spellbound | Tolled to Rest |
Mountain Shrine Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Mountain Shrine Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| A Game of Wits | |
Bakbattahl Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Bakbattahl Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Shadowed Prayers | A Poisonous Proposal |
| Steeled Resolve, Blazing Forge | Out Of The Forest, Into The Forge |
| Short-Sighted Ambition | |
Agamen Volcanic Island Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Agamen Volcanic Island Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Put A Spring In Thy Step | |
Volcanic Island Camp Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Volcanic Island Camp Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| A Candle In The Storm | The Sotted Sage |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Best Builds
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Basic Vocations | |
|---|---|
 Best Fighter Build |
 Best Archer Build |
 Best Thief Build |
 Best Mage Build |
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Advanced Vocations | |
 Best Warrior Build |
 Best Sorcerer Build |
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Hybrid Vocations | |
 Best Magick Archer Build |
 Best Mystic Spearhand Build |
 Best Trickster Build |
 Best Warfarer Build |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creation Guides
General Character Creator Guides
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator (from Video Games) | |
|---|---|
| How to Make a Beautiful Female Character | How to Change Appearance |
| All Character Creator Recipes List | All Male Character Creator Recipes List |
| All Female Character Creator Recipes List | |
Popular Video Game Character Recipes
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Ada Wong (Resident Evil)
Bela Dimitrescu (Resident Evil Village)
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Tifa Lockhart (Final Fantasy 7)
Dante (Devil May Cry)
Vergil (Devil May Cry)
Nero (Devil May Cry)
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Melina (Elden Ring)Popular Anime Character Recipes
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator (from Anime) | |
|---|---|
 Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey's End) |
 Guts (Berserk) |
 Makima (Chainsaw Man) |
 Yoru (Chainsaw Man) |
 Shanks (One Piece) |
 Lucyna Kushinada (Cyberpunk: Edgerunners) |
 Thorfinn (Vinland Saga) |
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Popular Film and TV Character and Celebrity Recipes
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator (from Film and TV) | |
|---|---|
 Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones) |
 Darth Maul (Star Wars) |
 Aragorn (The Lord of the Rings) |
 Anya Taylor-Joy |
Original Character Recipes
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator (Original) | |
|---|---|
 Beautiful Beastren |
 Anime Beastren |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Strategy Guides
Beginner Guides
Useful Guides
Romance and Affinity Guides
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Romance Guides | |
|---|---|
| Romance and Affinity Guide | Ulrika Romance and Affinity Guide |
| Wilhelmina Romance and Affinity Guide | NPC Affinity Gift Guide |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Vocation (Class) Guides
Basic Vocations
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Basic Vocations | |
|---|---|
 Fighter |
 Archer |
 Mage |
 Thief |
Advanced Vocations
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Advanced Vocations | |
|---|---|
 Warrior |
 Sorcerer |
Hybrid Vocations (Arisen-Exclusive Classes)
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Hybrid Vocations | |
|---|---|
 Warfarer |
 Trickster |
 Mystic Spearhand |
 Magick Archer |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Characters
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Human Characters | |
|---|---|
 Ulrika |
 Nadina |
 Brant |
 Disa |
 Menella |
 Wilhelmina |
 Sven |
 Glyndwr |
 Doireann |
 Lennart |
 Sigurd |
 Luz |
 The Dragon |
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Game Database
Equipment
Weapons
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Weapons Database | |
|---|---|
| Weapons | Swords |
| Shields | Staves |
| Daggers | Bows |
| Greatswords | Hammers |
| Maces | Archstaves |
| Magickal Bows | Duospears |
| Censers | |
Armor and Accessories
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Armor and Clothing Database | |
|---|---|
| Armor Sets | Head Armor |
| Body Armor | Leg Armor |
| Cloaks | Rings |
Items
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Items Database | |
|---|---|
| Materials | Valuables |
| Implements | |
Skills and Magic
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Skills and Magic Database | |
|---|---|
| Vocation Skills | Core Skills |
| Augment Skills | Magic Spells |
Enhancements and Upgrades
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Enhancements and Upgrades Database | |
|---|---|
| Enhancements | |
Pawn Traits
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Pawn Traits Database | |
|---|---|
| Pawn Inclinations | Pawn Specializations |
Enemies (Bestiary)
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Other Databases | |
|---|---|
| Human Enemies | Monster Enemies |
| Regular Enemies | Large Enemies |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Game Forum
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Game Forum | |
|---|---|
| Chat Board | Question Board |
| Bug Report Board | |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Pre-Release Information
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