Fighter Core Skills are Core Skills available to Fighters in Dragon's Dogma. Core Skills are Skills tied to specific Weapons - all Vocations that can use the required Weapon have access to these Skills. Core Skills don't have to be manually assigned and are executed by making light and heavy attacks in a certain order.
Dragon's Dogma Fighter Core Skills
Onslaught
Weapon: Sword
Rank Available: Default
Cost: N/A
Description: Continuous attacks with one-handed sword.
Empale
Weapon: Sword
Rank Available: Default
Cost: N/A
Description: Release a stabbing strike straight forward.
Vault
Weapon: Sword
Rank Available: Default
Cost: N/A
Description: Executes a jump to a higher location.
Defend
Weapon: Shield
Rank Available: Default
Cost: N/A
Description: Use your shield to block an enemy's attack.
Takedown
Weapon: Sword
Rank Available: 1
Cost: 600 DP
Description: An advanced form of Empale that appends a tackle to a forceful jab.
Controlled Fall
Weapon: Sword
Rank Available: 3
Cost: 1200 DP
Description: Tucks the body into a tight roll when falling, mitigating harm.
Dire Onslaught
Weapon: Sword
Rank Available: 1
Cost: 800 DP
Description: An advanced form of Onslaught that strengthens a chain of one-handed sword slashes.
Deflect
Weapon: Shield
Rank Available: 3
Cost: 1400 DP
Description: An advanced form of Defend that deflects attacks back toward the assailant.