Warrior

The Warrior class stands out as the epitome of brute force and raw power. These formidable combatants are characterized by their impressive physical stature and unparalleled endurance, enabling them to withstand the onslaught of enemy attacks with ease. Unlike their Fighter counterparts, Warriors eschew the protection of a shield, instead donning heavy armor that, combined with their robust constitution, provides them with the resilience needed to survive the thick of battle.

Warriors excel in wielding two-handed weapons, with the greatsword and hammer being their instruments of destruction. Their combat style is centered around charging their attacks to unleash singular, devastating strikes that can turn the tide of any confrontation. This ability to deliver powerful blows makes them one of the most fearsome vocations on the battlefield.

Moreover, the Warrior class is not just about sheer power. They possess unique skills that enable them to attack multiple adversaries with a single weapon swing, thereby offering a blend of offensive might and crowd control. This versatility is further enhanced by abilities such as the Barge, a quick shoulder bash that can interrupt and potentially stun opponents, setting them up for a crushing follow-up attack. Warriors also benefit from a passive skill that rewards precise timing with faster swings, adding a layer of skill and rhythm to their otherwise brute-force approach.

Despite their slower movements compared to other vocations, Warriors compensate with their ability to deliver the most destructive melee attacks in the game. This makes them an essential component of any party, capable of dealing significant damage and controlling the battlefield with their wide-reaching, powerful strikes.

How to Unlock the Warrior Vocation

Here's a step by step guide to unlock the Warrior Vocation early in Dragon's Dogma 2 (Alternatively you can watch the video guide below):

Follow the main quest until you reach the city of Vernworth.
Head to the Vernworth Vocation Guild, marked on the map by a symbol of a shield with two daggers infront.
Speak to Klaus and ask him to change your Vocation. He will explain that their weapon shipment was stolen so you cannot currently change to a Warrior or Sorcerer. He will then give you the quest Vocation Vocation Frustration
Head to the Merchants Quarter in the centre of town to speak with the weapon merchant Roderick, he will exsplain that goblins have stolen the equipment and have taken it to Trevo Mine, which will now be marked on your map.
Once you arrive at Trevo Mine you can find the Two-Hander Greatsword in a chest within the mine. Return the sword to the Vernworth Vocation guild to unlock the warrior class.

All Vocations

Warrior Core Skills

Name	Rank	Cost	Description
Barge	1	0	Rushes forward, tackling the target. Though limited in range, it can force the target to flinch. The user is less likely to flinch while it is active.
Breakneck Strike	2	250	Enables a charged attack to inflict greater harm by unleashing it the very instant it is fully charged.
Bulwark	1	150	Reduces damage taken from hostile targets during a charged attack.
Chain of Blows	3	400	Employs the user's momentum to unleash an additional Mighty Sweep.
Mighty Sweep	1	0	Sweeps in a horizontal arc. Holding the activation button turns the attack into a charged slash and makes the user less likely to flinch.
Repulse	4	600	Parries a hostile target's attack by unleashing a charged attack that can knock the target off balance.
Stonesplitter	1	0	Performs a mighty downward slash. Follows up with a powerful successive strike if it connects with a foe who has been knocked off balance.

Warrior Weapon Skills

Name	Image	Rank	Cost	Description
Bellow		1	200	Shouts to draw the attention of hostile targets in the vicinity.
Catapult Launch		6	1,600	An advanced form of Ladder Launch that flings allies further and to greater heights.
Diluvian Strike		7	2,000	An advanced form of Surging Strike that inflicts greater harm.
Gale Slash		7	2,500	Uses the blade's momentum to unleash a series of weighty slashes. Swings grow faster and faster if correctly timed. Unleashes a powerful slash attack if button is released when swinging fast enough.
Goring Lunge		2	300	Charges forward, running targets through with the blade. Pressing the activation button again stabs forward. Striking with momentum impales foes and crashing them into walls inflicts more harm.
Heavenward Sunder		4	1,000	An advanced form of Skyward Sunder that inflicts greater harm when fully charged.
Indomitable Lash		7	2,000	An advanced form of Savage Lash that inflicts greater harm when fully charged.
Inspirit		6	1,600	An advanced form of Revivify that consumes less Stamina when activated.
Iron Cleave	-	-	-	Plows through foes while scoring the ground with the blade before unleashing a mighty upward slash. Damage from hostile targets is reduced during the attack, enabling the user to charge boldly.
Knoll Breaker		5	1,100	Thrusts the blade upward, delivering a solid blow that can knock targets off balance or render them unconscious. Can be charged prior to unleashing.
Ladder Launch		2	300	Enables the user to plant their feet and launch an ally into the air from their shoulders.
Mountain Breaker		8	2,500	An advanced form of Knoll Breaker that inflicts greater harm when fully charged.
Ravening Lunge		5	1,300	An advanced form of Goring Lunge that consumes less Stamina while charging forth.
Razing Sweep		4	1,000	An advanced form of Rending Sweep that inflicts greater harm when fully charged.
Rending Sweep		1	200	Spins the blade with enough force to cut down foes in all directions. Can be charged prior to unleashing.
Revivify		3	450	Gives the user a second wind, curing them of some debilitations (caught fire, frostbite, sleep, silence, and unconscious).
Roar		5	1,300	An advanced form of Bellow that becomes more likely to draw the attention of foes with additional button presses.
Savage Lash		4	700	Channels the user's strength into a devastating charged strike.
Skyward Sunder		1	0	Jumps up and slashes upward simultaneously, swinging the blade in mid-air. Can be charged prior to unleashing.
Surging Strike		3	450	Leaps up and plunges down the blade using the full force of the user's weight. Deals further strikes to smaller, flinching targets. Employable while jumping. More powerful when used from a height.
Tidal Fury		6	1,800	Delivers a momentous counterattack if the user is struck at the moment of activation. Can guard against targets' strikes even should the counterattack fail.
Tidal Wrath		8	2,500	An advanced form of Tidal Fury that eases the counterattack's timing, extending the duration during which it can be activated.
Windstorm Slash		9	3,000	An advanced form of Gale Slash that further increases the speed of consecutive swings when timed correctly.

Warrior Maister Skill

Name	Image	Rank	Cost	Description
Arc of Might		-	-	Channels every ounce of the user's strength into an almighty blow. Consumes all of the user's Stamina when activated.

Warrior Augments

Name	Rank	Cost	Description
Dominance	8	3,000	Augments your Knockdown Power.
Impact	4	900	Improves your ability to push and pull targets when grabbing hold.
Intrepidity	9	5,000	Reduces cumulation of the loss gauge when receiving damage.
Pertinacity	6	1,800	Improves your ability to break through an opponent's guard.
Vitality	2	300	Increases your maximum Health.