Highlights
- Fighters in Dragon’s Dogma 2 focus on tanking with shields and swords, protecting allies from damage.
- Many swords offer straightforward upgrades in stats.
- Rare weapons such as the Almace and Molten Fury offer unique magick effects with attacks.
Fighter is one of the starting Vocations players can choose to use for themselves and their main pawn in Dragon’s Dogma 2. As this is one of the four starting classes, players can switch to it easily by purchasing it at a Vocation Guild.
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Fighters focus on facing their enemies head-on and will be tanking a lot of damage to protect their allies. While their shield blocks all kinds of incoming damage, their swords are very capable of cutting down their enemies with ease.
Updated On April 7th 2024 By Joshua Leeds: With Fighter being one of the first Vocations players can choose from, there are more options than later Vocations. This article has been updated to include five additional entries.
15 Iron Sword
The Fighter Starting Weapon
- A good starting weapon, but low overall stats.
- A light sword to carry.
The Iron Sword is the starting sword of the Fighter Vocation, but it offers a good stepping stone into what the rest of the Vocation will be like. Despite what its description says, this sword is actually the lightest sword available to the Vocation and can be useful when the player’s early-game carry capacity is low.
This weapon deals purely slashing damage, and only starts with okay stats when compared to other weapons on this list. Being a starting weapon, players should quickly start looking for another weapon to use on their journey.
14 Broadsword
A Straight Upgrade From The Iron Sword
- Purchase when arriving in Vernworth.
- May need an increased carry capacity to stay within a reasonable range.
The Broadsword isn’t anything too special, but a simple upgrade in just about every way when compared to the Broadsword. This weapon is slightly heavier but offers higher strength and knockdown power than its predecessor.
Due to its lower cost, players will be able to quickly purchase and switch over to this weapon upon arriving at Vernworth. While it is weaker than the Cutlass in slight ways, this is a very worthwhile sword to enhance and use throughout the early hours of the game.
13 Cutlass
Better Damage With Less Knockdown Power
- More of a focus on damage.
- Can make up for lower knockdown by throwing enemies.
While the Cutlass is slightly better than the Broadsword, this weapon has a bit more give and take than just being a straight upgrade. The Cutlass does have a higher base damage, which is arguably the most important stat on a sword.
This weapon’s downside is that its knockdown power is slightly lower than that of the Broadsword. Early into the game, knockdown power won’t play as much of a role in combat, letting this stat fall behind just a bit without any major repercussions.
12 Bane Of Bones
The First But Weakest Mace
- First Fighter weapon that deals Strike damage.
- Can get very early in the game.
The Bane Of Bones is the first mace players can get. Maces are strong options as they deal Strike Damage instead of Slash, letting players damage heavily armored enemies without their weapon bouncing off.
The Bane Of Bones is found in the Misty Marshes, offering a quick and powerful mace early in the game for those who know where to look. While it is the weakest Mace, it does outmatch many of the early game swords.
11 Vermundian Brand
The Best Vernworth Sword
- Won’t be available for purchase until some story progress is made.
- Very powerful but head to Checkpoint Rest Town for better options.
While the Vermundian Brand can’t be purchased right after arriving in Vernworth, this weapon is very much so worth the time it took to stock along with its cost. While this amount of gold will be a staggering amount early on when this sword is first seen, it’s worth every gold piece.
This sword does mark the start of Fighter swords getting heavier to carry, but by now the right Augment or ring can be applied to help negate the weight of the weapon. This sword offers great damage and Knockdown power and is the best weapon Fighters will get in Vernworth.
10 Steeled Virtue
The Second Best Vermund Sword
- Good stats but straightforward in function.
- Very strong Knockdown Power.
Steeled Virtue is fairly easy to get early in the game, offering one of the better swords to find in Vermund. It offers a surprisingly high Knockdown Power compared to most other swords available at this point in the game.
This sword is fairly straightforward but an upgrade none-the-less compared to previous weapons on this list. Despite it being easy to get, later weapons on this list are not far away but ranked much higher.
9 Battahli Shotel
A Necessary Battahl Purchase
- The most affordable weapon in Battahl.
- A great damage upgrade upon reaching Battahl.
Upon arriving in Battahl and heading to the Smithy, the Battahli Shotel is by far the most affordable sword players can purchase. It offers a large jump from the Vermundian Brand and is a necessary purchase for the stronger monsters throughout the region.
This weapon outclasses all swords from the previous region in terms of damage and knockdown power by a wide margin. While this sword is a useful purchase, those with enough gold should instead look at the other options available in Batthal.
8 Silver Cinquedea
Heavy & Powerful Slashing Damage
- One of the best yet basic swords.
- Lighter option of the better two Battahl options.
The Silver Cinquedea is a large and powerful sword that offers incredible strength and knockdown power when compared to other weapons on this list. While it is the start of weapons getting very expensive, players will find it well worth the cost in terms of damage.
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Compared to the Threaded Cudgel, this weapon is much lighter, with carry capacity being a recurring issue that flares up upon finding all the new weapons and armor of Battahl. For those looking exclusively for a sword that deals slashing damage, this weapon beats out the Threaded Cudgel.
7 Threaded Cudgel
Very High Damage & Knockdown Power
- Incredible damage and knockdown power.
- Very high weight and will require an Augment or rings.
The Threaded Cudgel is a large mace that deals strike damage instead of slash. This weapon is incredibly heavy and will require an extensively upgraded carry capacity to carry and use.
This weapon only just beats out the Silver Cinquedea in damage but almost eclipses it in terms of knockdown power. Despite its size, this weapon can send smaller enemies flying, with their staggered bodies being left open to more attacks from this devastating weapon.
6 Labyrinthus
A Powerful Mace Hidden In Battahl
- Does lag behind other weapons found towards the end of Battahl.
- Bonus damage against undead enemies.
The Labryinthus is a powerful mace that has a shockingly high Knockdown Power that is even more that its strength. Its Knockdown Power is the true selling point, being second only to one other weapon on this list.
This weapon is fairly easily obtained by traversing a Digger’s Ruins in Battahl, also a great place for Glymercole. This weapon is free so players can save money, but at this point better options are available for those willing to do some cave diving.
5 The Exalted
A Heavy Holy Damage Mace
The Exalted is a powerful mace that deals purely Strike damage. In terms of raw damage stats, this is one of the best weapons a Fighter can use, with it suffering a good bit on its Knockdown Power.
This mace deals 100% Holt Damage, making it incredibly effective to use against undead enemies at night. Traveling at night and fighting the enemies that spawn then is a great way to level up quickly, and this weapon only makes it easier.
4 Stalwart Sword
A Basic Sword With High Stats
- Very expensive and found late-game.
- Manageable weight compared to the strength of the weapon.
The Stalwart Sword is the only one-handed sword players can purchase at Volcanic Island Camp. While it is fairly expensive, it boasts higher stats than any other weapon found up to this point in the game.
Despite only being a sword, this weapon’s Knockdown Power is very high, almost doubling that of The Exalted. Players will need to save up a good bit before making this purchase, but it’ll be more than worth the effort.
3 Almace
Enemies Can’t Fight Back When Frozen
- Just about any enemy can be frozen with a few attacks.
- This sword can’t be enhanced with magic from a pawn.
The Almace may not excel in terms of damage when compared to other weapons on this list, but its elemental effect is what really sets it apart. This weapon offers a 120% frost effect, which freezes enemies after enough hits have landed. Frozen enemies are left still and unmoving, making easy targets for you and your pawns to lay down the hurt.
This freezing ability is only limited to frost-resistant enemies, with other non-frost-resistant enemies always giving in, including large monsters. This weapon can be purchased in Checkpoint Rest Town and is worth every bit of gold players spend on it.
2 Molten Fury
Knockdown Enemies While Burning Them
- High Knockdwon Power & Fire damage.
- Easy to find in Volcanic Island
Molten Fury is the strongest mace players can use. Being as powerful as it is, it is found in a dungeon, but at least is free for those who are willing to traverse Mountain Base Cave in Volcanic Island to find it.
This weapon has incredible Strength and fire Magick damage, leaving most enemies burning. This is one of the few weapons a Fighter can use that has such a focus on Magick damage, helping bridge a gap in rolls should players not want an offensive mage in their party.
1 Dragon’s Dogma
The Game’s Namesake & Best Sword
- Takes until the end of the game to get.
- One of the best weaopons in the game.
This weapon is the namesake of the game for a reason. While it is straightforward, its incredibly high stats make waiting for this weapon into the endgame worth it. This weapon can only be obtained by trading WLC at the Bay Wayside Shrine in the endgame.
This weapons has one of the highest Knockdown Powers in the game despite only being a one handed sword. Should a smaller enemy survive the inital swing, they will quickly be knocked to the ground, with even larger enemies suffering the same fate.
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