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What are Core Skills in Dragon's Dogma?

Weapon-specific skills can be used by any vocation that has the required weapon proficiency. These skills are automatically triggered when the corresponding weapon is equipped and do not require assigning to a specific button. To execute these skills, players simply need to press the buttons assigned to their heavy and light attacks in the correct order. Refer to the description of each core skill for more information on how to use them. We have dedicated a specific page for Core Skills to know reach its depths and more exclusive information has been provided on this page.

Types of Skills in Dragon's Dogma

Skills in Dragon's Dogma have a depth to explore. Also available alongside Weapon Skills are Core Skills and Augments. Each of them has its unique characteristics and correlates at the Arisen's disposal. It is a must to differentiate these skills so one can build an effective Arisen. Other types of Skills listed in this guide have their own dedicated pages due to each type's intricacy. Explore a handful of skills and be creative as possible.

What Are Augments in Dragon's Dogma?

Augments are Vocation specific skills that can only be obtained by leveling up in certain vocations. These are passive abilities that enhance a player's stats and abilities and do not require activation after being equipped. Once unlocked, augments can be freely used and equipped across all vocations. In contrast to weapon and core skills, vocation-specific augments cannot be obtained through other means, such as purchasing or finding them in the world. Note as well that Augments has its own dedicated page for an in-depth take.

How To Acquire Skills in Dragon's Dogma?

To obtain skills, you need to spend Discipline Points which can be earned by gaining experience from defeating enemies and finishing quests. The game awards Discipline Points generously, so players are encouraged to switch between vocations and playstyles, and freely experiment with skills during their playthrough.

Where To Buy Skills in Dragon's Dogma?

Similar to vocations, skills can be purchased and managed at inns like the Union Inn in Gran Soren. When deciding which skills to buy, players should consider the playstyle they want to pursue in their current vocation, as well as any playstyles they may want to try in the future since many skills can be shared across vocations.

Overview of Weapon Skill Page

• Basic Overview of Each Vocation
• Related Weapons to Skills
• Fighter Weapon Skill List
• Strider Weapon Skill List
• Mage Weapon Skill List
• Warrior Weapon Skill List
• Ranger Weapon Skill List
• Sorcerer Weapon Skill List
• Mystic Knight Weapon Skill List
• Assassin Weapon Skill List
• Magick Skill List

Vocation Description

A melee specialist with attacks and counterattacks able to cut through any resistance. Wields swords and shields.

 

Equipment

Sword

Fighters, Mystic Knights, and Assassins use swords, which are blades of standard size. Swords provide a good balance of range and power and are frequently paired with shields. They are sharpened to inflict slashing damage. Perfect for new players as well as its overall animation is beginner friendly and easy to grasp.

Shields

Shields are secondary weapons mainly used for defense by Fighters and Assassins, but can also be employed for offense or support. These shields are designed to absorb blows that would otherwise be fatal to the user while remaining light and small enough to not hamper mobility. In addition to defensive purposes, shields can be used offensively to bash opponents and deal blunt damage. Perfect Blocks further augment the effectiveness of shields.

Vocation Description

This nimble warrior can both mount and attack foes, and use a bow to strike from afar. Wields daggers and bows.

 

Equipment

Daggers

Striders, Rangers, Assassins, and Magick Archers use a set of small blades called daggers, which inflict slashing damage. Dagger skills involve more agile and acrobatic movements compared to sword or longsword skills, along with specialized evasion techniques. Moreover, daggers are the only weapons that can be permanently enchanted with each of the Five Archmagicks.

Short Bows

Short bows are a type of weapon crafted from a curved piece of wood or other flexible materials, connected at both ends by a string. They are commonly wielded by Striders and Assassins and are most effective at close range with their damage output decreasing considerably beyond mid-range. On the other hand, Longbows perform better in mid to long-range combat. Short bows are designed to be swift and effective ranged weapons, optimized for close-range damage while allowing for mobility. Their primary source of damage comes from arrows, which deal blunt damage. If used skillfully, Shortbows can be effective in targeting the weak spots of enemies such as their heads, eyes, and tails.

Vocation Description

A conjurer of magicks to heal wounds and target elemental weaknesses.

 

Equipment

Staves

Magick rods have the ability to enhance the wielder's Magick capabilities, while staves are weapons used by Mages, Magick Archers, and Mystic Knights. Staves can be used in close combat to strike enemies with Magick Billow, dealing blunt damage. Additionally, Staff Skills comprise core abilities like Levitate, Focused Bolt, and Magick Agent, along with spells that consume stamina, including curative magick for healing, debilitation spells, elemental enchants, and offensive spells.

Vocation Description

A fighter especially skilled at melee combat, and who is unafraid of death.

 

Equipment

Longswords

Huge two-handed weapons wielded exclusively by Warriors. While they boast higher damage and the ability to stagger enemies more easily than Swords, they are slower and prone to leaving the Warrior wide open to counter-attacks after swings. Longswords are sharp and inflict Slashing damage.

Warhammers

Warhammers are Warrior-exclusive two-handed weapons that deal a massive amount of blunt damage. Similar to Longswords, this type of weapon has a slow attack speed, which can be a concern for beginners. Regardless, if wielded properly, one can deal a huge chunk of damage in a short period.

Vocation Description

A strider whose exceptional bow skills make them a deadly threat from afar.

 

Equipment

Daggers

Striders, Rangers, Assassins, and Magick Archers use a set of small blades called daggers, which inflict slashing damage. Dagger skills involve more agile and acrobatic movements compared to sword or longsword skills, along with specialized evasion techniques. Moreover, daggers are the only weapons that can be permanently enchanted with each of the Five Archmagicks.

Longbows

Rangers use large bows with superior range, which deal blunt damage similar to short bows. Although these bows have slower firing rates and reduce mobility, they are more powerful and have superior range. Longbows are optimized for dealing maximum damage at a near mid-range distance. Conversely, Shortbows perform better at very close range, but their damage output diminishes significantly at longer distances.

Vocation Description

A mage adept at all forms of magick, including punishing, offensive spells.

 

Equipment

Archistaff

Archistaves are elongated staves intended solely for amplifying the wielder's Magick abilities, exclusively used by Sorcerers. Unlike the spells available to Mages, Archistaff Skills prioritize offensive magick over spells that restore health. Although Archistaff Skills share numerous abilities with the Mage vocation, such as the elemental enchantments, all of the offensive spells accessible to Mages, and Core Skills including Levitate, Focused Bolt, and Magick Agent, they do not possess any restorative spells.

Vocation Description

A versatile warrior who can also assist with enchantments and support skills.

 

Equipment

Maces

Maces are versatile weapons that, like Swords, can be used for single-target and AOE skills. They are effective in close-range combat and have a longer reach than Daggers while having a faster attack speed than Warhammers. Unlike Swords, Maces deal bludgeoning damage. Mystic Knights have access to the same Sword Skills that can also be used with Maces.

Staves

Staves are used by Mages, Mystic Knights, and Magick Archers, while Archistaves are exclusively wielded by Sorcerers. Archistaves are primarily designed for dealing damage, while Staves is focused on defensive skills and supporting allies. Staves are the only weapons that allow Mages to access the Anodyne healing skill and its advanced versions. Although Staves prioritize defense, they are still capable of casting offensive spells that can inflict magick damage on any element, some of which are shared with Archistaves.

Swords

Fighters, Mystic Knights, and Assassins use swords, which are versatile weapons with access to both single-target and AOE skills. They are effective in close-range combat and have a better reach than daggers, with a faster attack speed than longswords. These classes often pair swords with shields to bolster their defenses. Swords deal slashing damage and share similar skills with maces when wielded by a Mystic Knight.

Magick Shields

Mystic Knights wield Magick Shields exclusively, which are large and heavy shields that can be enhanced with magical properties. These shields are a crucial component of their arsenal. Magick Shield Skills offer both offensive and supportive spells, including weapon enchantments. Many of these abilities are reactive spells that activate upon performing a Perfect Block.

Vocation Description

An expert at covert attacks aided by mastery of a variety of weapons.

 

Equipment

Daggers

Daggers are a set of small blades used by Striders, Rangers, Assassins, and Magick Archers that primarily deal slashing damage. Their skills are characterized by agile and acrobatic movements, as well as specialized evasion techniques, which differ from sword or longsword skills. Furthermore, daggers are the sole weapons that can be permanently enchanted with each of the Five Archmagicks.

Short Bows

Short bows are weapons created by connecting a curved piece of wood or similar flexible material at both ends using a string. They are typically wielded by Striders and Assassins and are most potent when used in close range, with their damage output substantially declining beyond mid-range. In contrast, Longbows are more efficient in mid to long-range combat. Designed for agility and efficacy, Shortbows are optimized for close-range damage while ensuring mobility. Their primary source of damage is derived from arrows that deal blunt damage. When used with finesse, Shortbows can be incredibly useful in targeting the vulnerable areas of enemies such as their heads, eyes, and tails.

Swords

Swords are regular-sized blades used by Fighters, Mystic Knights, and Assassins, which offer a favorable balance of range and power, often used alongside shields. These weapons are honed to deal slashing damage. They are ideal for novice players due to their user-friendly animations and ease of use.

Shields

Shields are primarily used for defense by Fighters and Assassins as secondary weapons, but can also serve for offense or support. These shields are constructed to absorb potentially fatal blows while remaining light and small enough to not impede mobility. Aside from defensive uses, shields can be used for bashing opponents and delivering blunt damage. Perfect Blocks significantly increase the utility of shields.