Dragon's Dogma 2 - Fighter Vocation Class Guide

Overview and guide for the Fighter Vocation, a Basic Class in Dragon's Dogma 2. Included also is the Fighter Vocation's Weapon, Core, and Augment skills in the game.

Dragon's Dogma 2 - Fighter Vocation Class Guide

Fighter Vocation Class Guide for Dragon’s Dogma 2

▼All Dragon’s Dogma 2 All Vocation Guides
Dragon's Dogma 2 - Archer Class (Icon)Archer Dragon's Dogma 2 - Fighter Class (Icon)Fighter
Dragon's Dogma 2 - Mage Class (Icon)Mage Dragon's Dogma 2 - Thief Class (Icon)Thief
Dragon's Dogma 2 - Sorcerer Class (Icon)Sorcerer Dragon's Dogma 2 - Warrior Class (Icon)Warrior
Dragon's Dogma 2 - Magick Archer Class (Icon)Magick Archer Dragon's Dogma 2 - Mystic Spearhand Class (Icon)Mystic Spearhand
Dragon's Dogma 2 - Trickster Class (Icon)Trickster Dragon's Dogma 2 - Warfarer Class (Icon)Warfarer

Dragon's Dogma 2 - Fighter Vocation Class Guide

Vocation Class Overview

The Fighter vocation excels in melee combat, deftly wielding a sword and shield. Fighters can slice through enemy ranks and deliver powerful blows, while also using shields to protect themselves and their allies.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Vocation Class List and Guides

How to Unlock Fighter Vocation Class

Vocation How to Unlock
Dragon's Dogma 2 - Fighter Class (Icon)Fighter
  • Unlocked by default.
  • Assigned Maister: Lennart
  • Maister’s Location: Melve
  • Quests: Readvent of Calamity

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Fighter Starter Weapons and Equipment

Weapon Trusty Sword and Round Shield
Head Armor Wanderer’s Hood
Body Armor Foot Soldier Armor
Leg Armor Worker’s Greaves
Cloak None

Fighter Strengths and Weaknesses

Vocation Strengths Vocation Weaknesses
  • High HP Pool
  • High Strength
  • High Knockdown Power
  • Can wear Heavy Armor.
  • Can cast Taunt.
  • Low mobility and movement.
  • Cannot deal AoE attacks.
  • Cannot deal Range attacks.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Stats Overview and Guide

Fighter Vocation Skills

Fighter Weapon Skills

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Vocation Class Weapon Skill List and Effects

Skill Rank Dcp Cost
Blint Strike
  • Rank 1
  • 0 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Rushes forcefully toward a target and visits a powerful blow on them.
Airward Slash
  • Rank 1
  • 200 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Performs a jump while slashing diagonally upward. An effective means of assailing flying targets.
Shield Bash
  • Rank 1
  • 200 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Delivers a powerful blow with the shield that can knock targets off balance.
Shield Summons
  • Rank ?
  • 300 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Raps the shield loudly to attract the attention of nearby targets.
Compass Slash
  • Rank 3
  • 450 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Spins with blade extended, drawing a deadly circle that slices through nearby targets.
Springboard
  • Rank 3
  • 450 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Launches allies into the air using the shield.
Gouging Skewer
  • Rank 4
  • 700 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Thrusts the blade into the target’s body before raining further blows upon them. If strikes connect, the user clings to large targets and pins down smaller targets that are flinching.
Impeccable Guard
  • Rank 4
  • 700 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Spins nimbly on the spot, blocking attacks from every direction with the shield. Employable even while flinching. Useful for escaping dire circumstances.
Hindsight Slash
  • Rank 5
  • 1,100 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Ducks backward before charging in to deliver a slashing blow. Using it as an evasive maneuver increases its power.
Counter Slash
  • Rank 6
  • 1,800 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Parries a target’s attack with the shield before delivering a swift slash in return. Consumes Stamina while defending.
Perfect Defense
  • Rank 7
  • 2,500 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Guards against all manner of attacks from the front. Consumes a great deal of Stamina while defending.
Burst Strike
  • Rank 4
  • 1,000 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • An advanced form of Blink Strike that allows the user to travel further and more swiftly before visiting a powerful blow upon foes.
Shield Pummel
  • Rank 4
  • 1,000 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • An advanced form of Shield Bash that strikes the target twice.
Cloudward Slash
  • Rank 5
  • 1,300 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • An advanced form of Airward Slash that reaches greater heights and inflicts greater harm. Also employable in mid-air.
Shield Drum
  • Rank 5
  • 1,300 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • An advanced form of Shield Summons that carries further, drawing the ire of even distant targets.
Full Moon Slash
  • Rank 6
  • 1,300 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • An advanced form of Compass Slash. Spins with blade extended, slicing through targets at a broad range.
Launchboard
  • Rank 6
  • 1,600 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • An advanced form of Springboard that uses the shield to launch allies further and to greater heights at a decreased cost to Stamina.
Gutting Skewer
  • Rank 7
  • 2,000 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • An advanced form of Gouging Skewer that delivers a greater number of stabbing strikes. Also employable in mid-air.
Flawless Guard
  • Rank 7
  • 2,000 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • An advanced form of Impeccable Guard that consumes less Stamina and has a greater effective range.
Hindsight Sweep
  • Rank 8
  • 2,500 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • An advanced form of Hindsight Slash. Delivers more strikes when counterattacking, each of increased might.
Vengeful Slash
  • Rank 8
  • 2,500 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • An advanced form of Counter Slash that consumes less Stamina while defending and affords greater range when counterattacking.
Divine Defense
  • Rank 9
  • 3,000 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • An advanced form of Perfect Defense that consumes less Stamina while defending.
Riotous Fury
  • Soldier’s Code
  • Soldier’s Code
Skill Effect
  • Rains a flurry of powerful blows on the target, dealing massive damage at great cost to Stamina. Leaves the user vulnerable if the first strike misses.

Fighter Core Skills

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Vocation Class Core Skill List and Effects

Skill Rank Dcp Cost
Onslaught
  • Rank 0
  • 0 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Unleashes a flurry of swift slashes with the sword.
Empale
  • Rank 0
  • 0 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • 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
  • Rank 0
  • 0 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Guards against attacks from the front with the shield. Some Stamina is consumed when an attack connects with the shield.
Deflect
  • Rank 0
  • 0 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Deflects attacks back toward the target. While active, counterattacking consumes less Stamina.
True Deflect
  • Rank 1
  • 150 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Deflects attacks back toward the target impressive might. While active, counterattacking consumes no Stamina.
Tusk Toss
  • Rank 2
  • 250 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Traces a grand skyward arc with the blade, sending lightweight targets flying into the air.
Steeled Foundation
  • Rank 3
  • 400 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Uses the shield to ease the impact from falling. Reduces fall damage and hastens recovery after a fall.
Enchanted Counter
  • Rank 4
  • 600 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • When using Defend while enchanted, automatically counters with an elemental attack corresponding to the enchantment.

Fighter Augment Skills

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Vocation Class Augment Skill List and Effects

Skill Rank Dcp Cost
Mettle
  • Rank 2
  • 300 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Augments your physical Defense.
Provocation
  • Rank 4
  • 900 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Increases the likelihood of being targeted by foes.
Thew
  • Rank 6
  • 1,800 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Enables you to carry additional weight.
Dominion
  • Rank 8
  • 3,000 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Allows you to lift up and pin down foes for an extended duration.
Diligence
  • Rank 9
  • 5,000 Dcp
Skill Effect
  • Hastens recovery when downed or crawling.

Fighter Weapons

Fighter Best Weapon (Sword and Shield)

Dragon's Dogma 2 - Fighter Class (Icon)

Dragon’s Dogma

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

“A blade worthy of its namesake when wielded by capable hands. Continuing to strike without taking damage empowers the blade.”

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.

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Post-Game Unlockables New Game Plus (NG+) Guide
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Side Quest List and Guides EXP Farming Guide
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Specialization Tomes List Equipment Enhancement Guide
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Basic Vocations

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Advanced Vocations

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Hybrid Vocations (Arisen-Exclusive Classes)

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Equipment

Weapons
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Weapons Swords
Shields Staves
Daggers Bows
Greatswords Hammers
Maces Archstaves
Magickal Bows Duospears
Censers
Armor and Accessories
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Items
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Implements

Skills and Magic

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Enhancements and Upgrades

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Enhancements

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Enemies (Bestiary)

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