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"The Warrior's Dragon Guard provides an [sic] steady barrier for his allies, but he can trade his defense for sheer attack power by activating Berserk.
While equipping an axe, the Warrior has access to skills to strengthen himself and benefits from an attacking style of managing distance from enemies while he charges his attacks.
With a great sword [sic] in hand, he can unleash powerful combination attacks to keep enemies in check.
Focus on raising the Warrior's HP and physical attack stats to keep him alive and healthy while battling foes."
The Warrior (戦士 Senshi, Warrior) is the 2nd of the 6 playable characters in Dragon Marked For Death. He bears the Dragon Scar in his chest, allowing him to manifest Atruum to summon an impenetrable shield and channel the dragon's rage.
Warrior is a hard-hitting character focused on defense and one-hit-kill burst attacks. He is a good beginner character who can handle offense, defense, support, and recovery all at once without needing to play very fast. He can deal a gigantic amount of close-range damage on his own as well as provide direct support to his allies with his defensive abilities.
Story
History
The Warrior grew up an orphan in the Dragonblood Clan orphanage and bears the Dragon Scar in his chest. The younger orphans looked up to him like an older brother, and he lived a self-sufficient life. While fishing in a nearby river, his brothers and sisters were slain by the Divine Knights.[1]
Character Voices
| Type | Voice Actor | English (Translation) | Japanese |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Yuuichirou Umehara | Introduction: "We will crush our enemies. We will show no mercy." | Introduction: ｢敵は叩き伏す、容赦はせん｣ |
| Dragonsphere: "Ha! Turn to dust!!" | Dragonsphere: ｢ハッ！塵芥となれ！｣ | ||
| B | Junichi Suwabe | Introduction: "Don't worry, I’ll take care of the defenses!" | Introduction: ｢安心しろ、防御は俺に任せておきな｣ |
| Dragonsphere: "Hmph! Take it! Take my wrath!" | Dragonsphere: ｢フンッ！受けとれ！俺の怒りを！｣ | ||
| C | Yuichi Nakamura | Introduction: "Everyone, lend me your strength!" | Introduction: ｢皆、俺に力を貸してくれ｣ |
| Dragonsphere: "Oh! I'll protect you all!" | Dragonsphere: ｢オォ！すべてを守ってみせる！！｣ | ||
| D | Taku Yashiro | Introduction: "Alright, everyone, hide behind me!" | Introduction: ｢よし皆、俺の影に隠れろ｣ |
| Dragonsphere: "Bring it on! I'll give it my all!" | Dragonsphere: ｢いくぞ！俺のすべてをかける！｣ | ||
| E | Jeff Manning | - | - |
| F | Jeff Manning | - | - |
| G | Iain Gibb | - | - |
| H | Walter Roberts | - | - |
Inputs
This is a list of Warrior's inputs. To find the inputs set on your character, please go to the in-game Menu and select the Button Config option.
| Skill | Input(s) |
|---|---|
| Slash | Attack (Ground or Aerial) |
| Charged Slash | Hold Attack to charge, then release (Ground or Aerial) |
| Tackle | ↓ + Dash |
Rising Slash ( Greatsword Only)
|
↓ + Dash an enemy with a Greatsword equipped |
| Dragon Guard | Dragon Guard (Release to cancel) |
| Berserk | Berserk (Cancellable) |
| Dragon Tackle | (While Berserk)
↓ + Dash |
| Dragon Smash | (While Berserk)
Hold Attack to charge, then ↓ + release |
| Dragon's Rage | (While using Dragon Guard)
Guard against enemies, enemy attacks, or other "valid objects" |
| War Cry | (While Berserk)
↓ + Berserk (Cancellable) |
Weapons
Axes
"The Warrior's axe is focused on its slow but powerful charge attack.
In combination with the War Cry to power up his next attack, the Warrior should use hit-and-run tactics.
If an enemy should leave its defenses down, the Warrior can unleash the powerful Dragon Smash instead."
Axes are available starting from Level 1. Axes focus on one-hit kills and have a longer charge time than Greatswords. Warrior also has a Tackle skill that allows him to move forward and lightly damage enemies he hits or break some objects during Quests. Axes have a slow attack speed, but are great for one-hitting enemies and have a more powerful War Cry than Greatswords.
Greatswords
"The Warrior's great sword [sic] is capable of rushing down enemies with combo attacks.
Its single attack damage can't compare to the axe, but relentless attacks with the sword can match its damage output.
The sword generates DP easily, and its damage output during Berserk can outpace War Cry."
Greatswords are available starting from Level 10. Greatswords focus on multi-hit kills and have a shorter charge time than Axes. Alongside the normal Tackle, Greatswords add a Rising Slash attack, which causes Warrior to slash and launch enemies upward after Tackling them. However, some enemies, such as Bosses and fixed enemies, cannot be juggled. Greatswords are good for earning DP due to their short charge time (Charged Slashes build up the most DP). They have a highly effective Berserk and Dragon's Rage. It's also faster to perform "Superjump" as a starting attack when using a Greatsword.
Swapping Weapons
You can choose to equip 1 Axe and 1 Greatsword and swap between them during a Quest to have the benefit of both weapons.
Limitations to Swapping Weapons
If you are charging up with 1 weapon and then switch to another weapon of the same type (ex. an Axe to an Axe or a Greatsword to a Greatsword), then the charge time will be maintained. However, if you instead switch between different types (ex. an Axe to a Greatsword), then the charge time will be reset.
Hit!! Count Calculation
The following table shows the minimum amount of AGI over the enemy's AGI that you need for a higher Hit!! count and the damage multiplier for that Hit!! count.
| Weapon | Hit!! Count | AGI over Enemy AGI | Damage Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axe
|
2 Hit!! | 20 AGI | 1.5 |
| 3 Hit!! | 40 AGI | 1.8 | |
| Greatsword
|
2 Hit!! | 15 AGI | 1.5 |
| 3 Hit!! | 30 AGI | 1.8 | |
| 4 Hit!! | 40 AGI | 2.03 |
Attack Values & Dragon Power (DP) Gain
The following table shows various attacks and their Motion Values and how much Dragon Power (DP) you can gain from them depending on the Weapon. 10 points = 1 segment.
| Attack | Motion Value | Axe DP Gain (Points)
|
Greatsword DP Gain (Points)
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Slash | 3.60 | 1.50 | 1.01 |
| Aerial Slash | 2.60 | 1.50 | 1.01 |
| Charged Slash 1 (Main Hitbox) | 5.60 | 10.00 | 6.75 |
| Charged Slash 2 (Main Hitbox) | 1.40 | 1.00 | 0.68 |
| Charged Slash Splash (Left and Right Shockwaves) | 1.00 | ‒ | ‒ |
| Tackle | 1.20 | 0.80 | 0.54 |
| Tackle 2 (Greatsword Rising Slash)
|
2.00 | ‒ | 1.07 |
| Tackle 3 (Greatsword Rising Slash)
|
2.80 | ‒ | 1.07 |
Basic Abilities
Slash
| Skill | Input(s) |
|---|---|
| Slash | Attack (Ground or Aerial) |
Slash is Warrior's main attack and it can be charged up to unleash stronger attacks. It deals Physical or Magical damage depending on the Weapon properties. Chaining grounded, aerial, and Charged Slashes can lead to powerful combos. Aerial Slashes deal slightly less damage than grounded Slashes.
Charged Slash
| Skill | Input(s) |
|---|---|
| Charged Slash | Hold Attack to charge, then release (Ground or Aerial) |
By pressing and holding then releasing the attack button, Warrior can perform a Charged Slash. The Charged Slash makes Warrior jump before landing and dealing burst damage. It deals Physical or Magical damage depending on the Weapon properties.
Jumping Charged Slash
When performing a Charged Slash on the ground, Warrior automatically makes a small jump before landing and attacking. Unlike normal slashes, the Charged Slash damage does not decrease when released in midair. When using a Charged Slash in midair, Warrior attacks immediately. Because of this, it's faster to release a Charged Slash by manually jumping and then releasing the attack (see the video above).
Hitboxes
Charged Slashes have 4 hitboxes, and the combined power of all 4 is roughly 2x that of a ground slash. These 4 hitboxes are:
- The weapon itself
- The large main shockwave
- The smaller shockwaves that appear to the left and right when the downward swing touches the ground
The large main shockwave penetrates terrain, so you can hit enemies through walls. Keep this in mind when you start using War Cry.
Caution: Charging Lowers Movement Speed
Without charging, Warrior's movement speed is the same as Empress's, but while charging, his movement speed lowers to 92.5% relative to her. Essentially, holding in a charge causes Warrior's speed to lower by ~7.5%.
Tackle
| Skill | Input(s) |
|---|---|
| Tackle | ↓ + Dash |
Tackle is a grounded-only attack that launches Warrior a brief distance after a short start-up time. It has low attack power, but can be used to destroy specific obstacles. It deals Physical or Magical damage depending on the Weapon properties. Although the power is low, it resists ~80% of damage taken if you perform it while getting hit.
It can be used to affect certain obstacles by:
- Pushing boxes, trolleys, and blocks
- Destroying dead trees
Tackle is also used to perform "Superjump", which is when a grounded Charged Slash is performed immediately after a Tackle, launching Warrior across great distances.
Rising Slash (Greatsword Only)
| Skill | Input(s) |
|---|---|
| Rising Slash (Greatsword Only)
|
↓ + Dash an enemy with a Greatsword equipped |
Rising Slash is a grounded-only, Greatsword-exclusive attack that is an add-on to the Tackle. Rising Slash causes Warrior to launch enemies upward when a Tackle successfully hits an enemy. It deals Physical or Magical damage depending on the Weapon properties. The Greatsword's ability to juggle enemies in the air with Rising Slash compensates for Tackle's low attack power, so it can be a good starting attack for performing aerial combos. Not all enemies can be juggled, but most common enemies can.
Example Combos & Techniques
Axe Combos
Axe Charged Slash Combo
| Combo | Input(s) |
|---|---|
| Charge → Jump → Charged Slash → Aerial Slash → Ground Slash → Tackle | Hold Attack → Jump → Release Attack → Jump + Attack → Land + Attack → ↓ + Dash |
This Axe Charged Slash combo is good for finishing off enemies without needing to retreat and charge up a second Charged Slash. This combo works because you can chain Charged Slash, Aerial Slash, Ground Slash, and Tackle in quick succession. You can perform this combo faster if you are able to jump quickly (as if you are barely leaving the ground).
Greatsword Combos
Greatsword Charged Slash Combo
| Combo | Input(s) |
|---|---|
| Charge → Jump → Charged Slash → Aerial Slash → Ground Slash → Tackle (Rising Slash) | Hold Attack → Jump → Release Attack → Jump + Attack → Land + Attack → ↓ + Dash |
This Greatsword Charged Slash combo is a faster version of the equivalent Axe combo. By the time you complete the Rising Slash, your charge-up will be complete. Because of this, you can chain into Charged Slash more quickly with a Greatsword than with an Axe.
Greatsword Rushdown Combo
| Combo | Input(s) |
|---|---|
| Aerial Slash → Ground Slash → Tackle (Rising Slash) | Jump + Attack → Land + Attack → ↓ + Dash |
This Greatsword Rushdown combo juggles enemies and constantly flinches them, preventing them from fighting back. Basically, it's an alternate version of the basic combo but without the Charged Slash. Holding in a charge lowers your speed by ~7.5%, so you can do this combo if you don't have a charge ready or don't want to charge up.
Superjump
| Combo | Input(s) |
|---|---|
| Charge → Tackle + Charged Slash | Hold Attack → ↓ + Dash + Release Attack |
"Superjump" is a technique that horizontally launches Warrior a great distance. It can be used to reach areas that Warrior can't obviously reach, to start attacks for combos, and to bypass enemy hitboxes without flinching. You still have a lot of maneuverability mid-launch, so you can reposition yourself if you overshoot.
With Berserk
Since it's harder and more DP-costly to perform Superjump with Berserk, it's best to use this technique without Berserk if you're trying to go fast. However, in some cases (such as 
Fire Warrior's charged Dragon Tackle), Berserk can help increase Superjump's distance.
Dragon Skills
"The Warrior's Dragon Tackle is capable of stunning enemies and keeping them under control. The Dragon Smash can deal immense damage.[a]" ―
Game Tips
Dragon Guard
| Skill | Input(s) |
|---|---|
| Dragon Guard | Dragon Guard |
Dragon Guard is a defensive forcefield that blocks all enemy attacks and gradually heals the Health Points (HP) of all allies within it, including yourself. It consumes DP and creates a circular barrier around Warrior. Dragon Guard can be activated only when grounded, and it disables Berserk if it is currently active.
Invincible Barrier
Dragon Guard causes most enemies and certain Boss attacks to recoil. For example, guarding the Ogre Prince's overhead smash attack causes him to throw his arm back. If you are inside the guarded area, you will be completely protected from incoming attacks, even if the enemy's hitbox does not get deflected by the barrier.
Caution: If the Enemy's Hitbox is "Inside" the Barrier
Although the barrier itself is invincible, if the enemy's hitbox is "inside" the barrier, once the Dragon Guard expires, you will get hit. Be mindful of how much DP you have left.
When trying to use Dragon Guard in lava, poison water, etc., Warrior will flinch and Dragon Guard will be deactivated. However, Dragon Guard can be sustained by using equipment with the "Super Armor" effect.
Healing Effect
The HP heal per tick for Dragon Guard can be increased with PIE:
HP Recovery = (Warrior's PIE + Target's VIT) * 0.25
The rate of healing depends on the Dragon Contract.
Effect on Dragon's Rage
Dragon Guard is used for building up Dragon's Rage: the more the barrier gets hit, the more Dragon's Rage you build up.
Berserk
| Skill | Input(s) |
|---|---|
| Berserk | Berserk (Cancellable) |
Berserk boosts Warrior's attack power at the cost of his defense. Upon activation, a pink aura surrounds his body, increasing his attack power. DP is consumed over time while Berserk. Berserk can be activated only while grounded.
Berserk will be disabled in the following situations:
- The Berserk button is pressed again
- Dragon Guard is activated
- The DP gauge is depleted
Lowered Defense
Berserk lowers Warrior's defense. Specifically, the amount of damage you take from enemy Magical and Holy attacks is 2x.[2] However, your damage taken for Physical attacks can vary. Also, if you're inflicted with 
Burn, enemy attack power increases by 1.5x. This means that if you have Burn and Berserk, the total damage you take is roughly 3x or more.
Dragon Tackle
| Skill | Input(s) |
|---|---|
| Dragon Tackle | (While Berserk)
↓ + Dash |
While Berserk, Warrior's Tackle becomes a shield bash called Dragon Tackle. Performing a Dragon Tackle causes Warrior to launch himself forward after holding up a shield (indicated by his animation). Dragon Tackle deals Holy damage. You can stun Bosses with this attack. For Greatswords, upon successfully hitting an enemy, the Dragon Tackle automatically continues into a Rising Slash that deals Physical damage.
Defensive Benefits
Similar to Tackle's defensive capabilities, performing Dragon Tackle can benefit Warrior's defense:
- During Berserk: reduces damage taken by ~89%.
- During Dragon's Rage: reduces damage taken by ~80%.
Damage Calculation
You can increase your damage by increasing your PIE:
Dragon Tackle Damage = PIE * Dragon Contract's Dragon Tackle Motion Value
Dragon Smash
| Skill | Buttons |
|---|---|
| Dragon Smash | (While Berserk)
Hold Attack to charge, then ↓ + release |
While Berserk, Warrior can perform a a special charged attack called Dragon Smash. In a Dragon Smash, Warrior unleashes an upward shockwave after an initial swinging motion. The attack deals Holy damage. You can stun Bosses with this attack.
Hitboxes
Dragon Smash has 2 main hitboxes:
- The axehead itself (AKA the "base")
- A huge laser pillar (AKA the Area of Effect ("AoE") attack or the "laser")
Damage Calculation
You can increase your damage by increasing your PIE:
Dragon Smash Damage = PIE * Contract's Dragon Smash Motion Value
Stunning Bosses
Exclusive to Warrior, when using Dragon Tackle or Dragon Smash on a Boss that is flashing red, the Boss will be stunned for ~6 seconds. Some Bosses cannot be stunned.
The following table contains a list of Bosses and their stun timing windows.
| Boss | Stun Timing Window |
|---|---|
Equus ( Ice)
|
The short moment between braking and performing a back kick |
Equus ( Wind)
|
While braking after the rush attack |
| The Trampling Lance | |
| The Tempest Steed | |
| Ogre Prince | Before throwing down the club |
| Jinryu | |
| The Demon's Puppet | |
| The Horn Breaker | |
| Mandrake | After the shockwave attack on the large main body |
| Cthulhu | Far left and far right: before shooting the water laser Middle left and middle right: before shooting  Confusion gas
|
| Sumahiko | Before the headbutt attack |
| Asura Dragon | When rising from the ground before the large breath attack |
| The Ancient Primal Lord | |
| Tonitrus | After a contact-damage rush attack to the ground |
| Vasith | Before initiating the afterimages tackle |
| Lycanthrope | Highly randomized: sometimes right after the invulnerable full-screen claw slash attack, sometimes right before the lunging afterimages attack, sometimes right before the rock throw attack |
| Bandit (Rivalis) | Not a true stun, but has beneficial effects: stun Rivalis while they are holding a healing item to drop the healing item and take it for yourself |
| Main Scenario Final Boss (1st Form) | Before the pink body flame attack |
| DLC Scenario Final Boss | While in Wind form, between launching the 3rd horizontal tornado and releasing the vertical tornados
|
Example Dragon Skill Combos & Techniques
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Dragon Tackle Chain Combos
| Combo | Input(s) |
|---|---|
| Dragon Tackle → Ground Slash | (While Berserk)
↓ + Dash → Attack |
| Charge → Dragon Tackle → Charged Slash | (While Berserk)
Hold Attack → ↓ + Dash → Release Attack |
| Charge → Dragon Tackle → Dragon Smash | (While Berserk)
Hold Attack → Dragon Tackle → ↓ + Release Attack |
You can chain Dragon Tackle with Ground Slash, Charged Slash, and Dragon Smash.
Advanced Dragon Skills
Dragon's Rage
| Skill | Input(s) |
|---|---|
| Dragon's Rage | (While using Dragon Guard)
Guard against enemies, enemy attacks, or other "valid objects" |
Dragon's Rage (AKA "Revenge") is a special variant of Berserk that builds up when enemies and attacks hit Warrior's Dragon Guard. It is signified by a glowing blue silhouette radiating from Warrior. Unlike Berserk, Dragon's Rage does not gradually deplete DP and does not deactivate when entering a Boss gate.
Dragon's Rage "Levels"
Dragon's Rage comes with 1-4 "levels", which indicate how much Rage has been stored up. These levels increment the more times Dragon Guard gets hit. Typically, building up Dragon's Rage is a side-effect of blocking against an attack. Once you successfully block valid objects at least ~5 times before the Dragon's Rage expires, Dragon's Rage will be at its maximum level, which will allow Warrior to use Dragon Tackle and Dragon Smash without Berserk. The duration of Dragon's Rage replenishes even if you block just 1 attack or valid object, so if you think your Rage is about to run out, find something to guard against quickly.
"Valid Object" Collisions that Build Up Dragon's Rage
Enemy attacks are not the only things that can build up Dragon's Rage. Dragon's Rage can build up when the Dragon Guard collides with the following "valid objects":
- Enemy hitboxes (ex. the body of a Tough Chick)
- Enemy attacks (ex. each ball of the Ogre Prince's fire breath attack)
- Level objects (ex. wooden spikes, bamboo spikes, flamethrowers, etc.)
- Item Drops (ex.
food, 
old coins, 
herbs, 
money, etc.)
Damage Multiplier Calculation
Final Damage Multiplier = Collisions Blocked * 0.20 * Contract's Berserk Damage Multiplier
For example, since the damage multiplier for Ice Warrior's Berserk is 80%, then 1 collision * 0.20 * 0.80 = 0.16 = 16% Damage Boost per collision.
After guarding valid objects for 5 collisions, the damage multiplier will be the same as that of your Dragon Contract's normal Berserk. For example, since the damage multiplier for Ice Warrior's Berserk is 80%, then 5 collisions * 0.20 * 0.80 = 80% = 80% damage boost.
War Cry
| Skill | Input(s) |
|---|---|
| War Cry | (While Berserk)
↓ + Berserk |
While Berserk or under Dragon's Rage, Warrior can activate War Cry, in which he consumes more DP to make his very next attack become even more powerful. It is signified by a glowing orange silhouette radiating from him. War Cry increases the damage of all attacks, including Dragon Skills.[b] As long as DP is available, War Cry can be activated as many times as wanted during a single Berserk activation.
Damage Boost Conditions
Only the immediate next attack is modified by War Cry[c], including regular Slash attacks, so be careful not to waste a shot. War Cry should generally be applied to your most powerful attacks, such as the Charged Slash, Dragon Tackle, and Dragon Smash. Also, it increases the size of the Charged Slash extremely, making it useful for quickly hitting airborne enemies and enemies through walls. Depending on the equipment, activating War Cry can increase damage into the tens of thousands, even with Magic weapons.
Physical Damage Boost vs. Holy Damage Boost
Physical attacks tend to have a higher damage multiplier than Holy attacks, but this is not always the case.
Advantage of War Cry from Dragon's Rage
War Cry can be used while in Dragon's Rage. Using Dragon's Rage War Cry has several benefits over normal Berserk's War Cry:
- It does not gradually drain your DP while it is active. (However, it still uses some amount of DP when initially activated.)
- It does not get disabled while using Dragon Guard (see the video above).
These advantages are especially useful for 
Poison Warrior because it is easy to get Dragon's Rage activated and it also lasts for a longer time compared to other Contracts (~15 seconds).
Dragon Contracts
Warrior's playstyle changes significantly based on the selected Contract. Because Warrior's Dragon Skills affect his other attacks and mobility so closely, please carefully choose the Contract to suit your build.
Ice Contract
"Actions are slower, high power." ― Atruum's Den
"
Berserk greatly increases his attack power and allows his Smash to give enemies
Frostbite. Along with its high base damage, and bonus damage when hitting in its sweet spot[d], the Smash is the center of his arsenal."
Ice Contract is Warrior's default Contract. It emphasizes guarding and can work well with both normal attacks and Dragon Skills. However, Dragon Skill activation is a little slow.
Ice Dragon Guard
Dragon Guard is DP-efficient and has the longest-lasting total duration.
Ice Berserk
While in Berserk, you'll have 0% DP recovery with an Axe and 50% DP recovery with a Greatsword. However, since Berserk lasts long, it won't be a problem if you can manage it well.
Ice Dragon Smash
Dragon Smash is a diagonal upward laser attack. The axehead's hitbox deals more damage than the laser's hitbox, so it's best to use this attack when you're close to the enemy.
Thunder Contract
"Actions are faster, low power." ― Atruum's Den
"
His Berserk doesn't increase his attack much, but consumes little DP. He's best suited to fighting with his Dragon Skills.
His Dragon Smash does more damage in the wave[e] instead of the base[f], making it suited for anti-air."
Thunder Contract is Warrior's second available Contract, added in Version 2.0.0. It emphasizes speed and is more Dragon Skill-oriented compared to Ice Warrior. Dragon Skill activation is also faster than Ice Warrior's.
Thunder Berserk
Thunder Warrior has the longest Berserk duration.
Thunder Dragon Tackle
Dragon Tackle can be quickly activated to stun Bosses.
Thunder Dragon Smash
Dragon Smash has the same appearance as Ice Warrior's Dragon Smash as a diagonal upward laser attack. However, the AoE laser's hitbox deals more damage than the axehead's hitbox. Because of this, it's best to use this attack when far from the enemy and if the enemy is positioned diagonally above you so that the laser will land.
Fire Contract
"Tackle is strengthened and can be charged." ― Atruum's Den
"
However, his Berserk damage is low[g], his Guard range is small, and his Smash damage is reduced. In addition, his DP consumption [is] extremely high overall."
Fire Contract is Warrior's third available Contract, added in Version 2.1.0. It is a more DP-efficient Contract than others and has a specialized Dragon Tackle that can be charged up.
Fire Dragon Guard
The radius of Dragon Guard is the smallest of all Contracts.
Fire Dragon Tackle
By holding down the Dragon Tackle command, the DP gauge begins ticking down, and the DP consumption, Dragon Skill power, and Dragon Tackle range increase level by level. You can release the Dragon Tackle at any time you want, or you can make it charge up until the maximum level (indicated by a sharp sound effect and a glowing orange aura around Warrior). You can also perform a very far-reaching Superjump by using the maximum Dragon Tackle level.
| Charge Level | DP Consumption per Level | Motion Value Formula | Charge Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | 0.5 segments | PIE * 15.60 | ‒ |
| Halfway | 1.0 segments | PIE * 35.09 | +0.5 seconds |
| Maximum | 2.5 segments | PIE * 110.50 | +1.5 seconds |
Fire Dragon Smash
Dragon Smash sends out 4 pillars of fire flying in a horizontal line. It has a wide range, but the total power is low, so it's mainly used for Common Enemy crowd control.
Fire War Cry
The damage boost of War Cry is the highest of all Contracts.
Wind Contract
"Specialized in the Dragon Smash and DP generation." ― Atruum's Den
"
His Berserk and Guard have low performance. Activating Berserk consumes DP, but in exchange DP generation during Berserk is increased.
Maintain a Berserk state, gain DP with the Dragon Tackle and let the Dragon Smashes fly."
Wind Contract is Warrior's fourth available Contract, added in Version 2.2.0. It has a high emphasis on Dragon Skill-focused builds, able to quickly generate DP to unleash a powerful Dragon Smash.
Dragon Guard duration is short and costs 2 DP segments, but by having a high amount of PIE, you can still heal by a lot in a short time.
Wind Berserk
Activating Berserk costs 2 DP segments. However, attacking while Berserk has 150% DP recovery, meaning that you'll build up more DP while Berserk than not.
Wind Dragon Tackle
Dragon Tackle is the fastest of all Contracts and consumes 0 DP, making it very easy to use for stunning Bosses, but it has a very short range and deals only a small amount of damage. You can launch multiple Dragon Tackles at once without worrying about DP cost.
Wind Dragon Smash
Firing a Dragon Smash creates a giant tornado in front of Warrior. Both the axehead hitbox and the AoE tornado laser hitbox carry a high amount of damage with huge range that deals multiple hits. Wind Warrior's Dragon Smash consumes a lot of DP and its startup time is slow, taking about the same amount of time as Ice Warrior's Dragon Smash.
Poison Contract
"Specialized Berserk and Dragon's Rage." ― Atruum's Den
"
His Berserk consumes DP extremely quickly, but his Dragon's Rage lasts a long time, and his Dragon Guard will grant him a Berserk state at low DP cost when blocking enemy attacks.
During Dragon's Rage, he won't generate DP, but connecting with a Smash will recover DP greatly."
Poison Contract is Warrior's fifth available Contract, added in Version 2.3.0. It is highly specialized in Physical attacks and tends to be a Contract for experimental builds that rely on Dragon Guard due to its focus on maintaining Dragon's Rage.
Poison Dragon Guard
Dragon Guard is the largest of all Contracts, but the duration is short. The large radius makes it easier to hit objects to build up Dragon's Rage.
Poison Dragon Tackle
Dragon Tackle consumes 0 DP, thus it can be performed multiple times in a row without worrying about DP cost. It's easy to time the Dragon Tackle for stunning Bosses.
Poison Dragon Smash
Dragon Smash transforms Warrior's Weapon into a tall axe that releases poisonous bubbles in front of him. Dragon Smash costs 0 DP to activate, and upon a successful hit, Warrior recovers DP depending on the Weapon used:
- Axes give 1.5-3 segments and each teammate gains 1.5 segments.
- Greatswords give 4.5-5 segments and each teammate gains 2 segments.
Each enemy the Dragon Smash hits multiplies your DP gain. For example, if you hit 2 enemies at the same time with 1 Dragon Smash using a Greatsword, you’ll gain ~10 segments of DP total (in addition to the DP gained from killing the enemies). Due to the lack of DP cost and the high DP gain, Dragon Smash is extremely effective in regaining DP, evening out the near-0 DP recovery while Berserk or Dragon’s Rage is active. Damage-wise, however, Warrior’s Dragon Smash is slow and has poor damage and range, so it is not recommended to use a PIE-oriented build for this Contract.
Poison Dragon's Rage
Dragon's Rage can last for 15 seconds and its boost damage is +100%, the highest of all Contracts. By tapping the Dragon Guard button instead of pressing and holding it, you can reach the maximum criteria for Dragon's Rage more efficiently without consuming too much DP. Unlike Dragon's Rage, however, Berserk has a short duration and consumes 1 DP segment to activate. While Berserk or under the effect of Dragon's Rage, there is 0 DP recovery except for the natural 2 segments of DP recovery and the DP gained from killing enemies. However, you can recover a lot of DP by hitting enemies with Dragon Smash.
Differences Between Contracts per Ability
The following charts show specific data for the differences between each Contract.[3]
Dragon Guard Contract Differences
| Element | Initial DP Cost | DP Consumption per Second | Max. Duration at Full DP | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice
|
1 segment | 1.6 segments | 5.60 sec. | 2 - Normal |
| Thunder
|
2 segments | 1.6 segments | 5.00 sec. | 2 - Normal |
| Fire
|
1.5 segments | 1.6 segments | 5.30 sec. | 0 - Smallest |
| Wind
|
2 segments | 2.1 segments | 3.75 sec. | 1 - Small |
| Poison
|
1 segment | 2.7 segments | 3.30 sec. | 3 - Large |
Berserk & Dragon's Rage Contract Differences
| Element | Damage Bonus | Max. Duration at Full DP | DP Generation Bonus | Dragon's Rage Boost Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice
|
+80% | 83.3 sec. | 0% (Axe) | 6.5 sec. |
| 50% (Greatsword) | ||||
| Thunder
|
+40% | 166.6 sec. | 0% (Axe) | 4.0 sec. |
| 50% (Greatsword) | ||||
| Fire
|
+50% | 55.5 sec. | 50% (Axe) | 4.0 sec. |
| 100% (Greatsword) | ||||
| Wind
|
+50% | 33.2 sec. | 100% (Axe) | 5.0 sec. |
| 150% (Greatsword) | ||||
| Poison
|
+100% | 12.4 sec. | 0% (Axe) | 15.0 sec. |
| 5% (Greatsword) |
War Cry Contract Differences
| Element | Initial DP Cost | Physical Multiplier | Holy Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice
|
2 segments | 4.20 (Axe) | 2.40 (Axe) |
| 1.53 (Greatsword) | 2.28 (Greatsword) | ||
| Thunder
|
1.5 segments | 4.56 (Axe) | 3.28 (Axe) |
| 1.60 (Greatsword) | 2.88 (Greatsword) | ||
| Fire
|
2 segments | 5.40 (Axe) | 2.16 (Axe) |
| 1.80 (Greatsword) | 2.04 (Greatsword) | ||
| Wind
|
1.5 segments | 4.44 (Axe) | 1.92 (Axe) |
| 1.57 (Greatsword) | 2.04 (Greatsword) | ||
| Poison
|
2.5 segments | 2.91 (Axe) | 6.96 (Axe) |
| 1.265 (Greatsword) | 6.60 (Greatsword) |
Dragon Tackle Contract Differences
| Element | Initial DP Cost | Motion Value Formula | Startup Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice
|
1 segment | PIE * 25.5 | 0.50 sec. |
| Thunder
|
1 segment | PIE * 24 | 0.30 sec. |
| Fire
|
0.5 segment | PIE * 15.6 | 0.35 sec. |
| Wind
|
0 segments | PIE * 6.3 | 0.15 sec. |
| Poison
|
0 segments | PIE * 5.7 | 0.25 sec. |
Dragon Smash Contract Differences
| Element | Initial DP Cost | Axehead (Base) Motion Value Formula | Laser (AoE) Motion Value Formula | Laser (AoE) Hits | Max. Hits Damage Formula | Startup Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice
|
2 segments | PIE * 85 | PIE * 0.5 | 7 hits | PIE * 88.5 | 1.58 sec. |
| Thunder
|
1.5 segments | PIE * 6.06 | PIE * 7.5 | 7 hits | PIE * 58.56 | 1 sec. |
| Fire
|
1 segment | PIE * 31.98 | PIE * 0.15 | 4 lasers * 5 hits | PIE * 34.98 | 1 sec. |
| Wind
|
2.5 segments | PIE * 90 | PIE * 3.5 | 12 hits | PIE * 132 | 1.58 sec. |
| Poison
|
0 segments | PIE * 19 | PIE * 0.1 | [Depends] | PIE * 19 | 1.38 sec. |
Recommended Stat Allocations & Dragon Contracts
Status Calculation
Final Status = Base Status + (Growth Rate * Level) + Equipment Status
The following tables show CptRedder/Sandbox7's Growth Rates and Base Status values per Level.
| CptRedder/Sandbox7 | STR | AGI | INT | VIT | LUC | PIE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth Rate | 30% | 10% | 20% | 40% | 20% | 30% |
| Lv | STR | AGI | INT | VIT | LUC | PIE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| 4 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 6 |
| 5 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 7 |
| 9 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 7 |
| 10 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 9 |
| 16 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 10 |
| 18 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 10 |
| 19 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 11 |
| 21 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 11 |
| 22 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 11 |
| 23 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 11 |
| 24 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 12 |
| 25 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 12 |
| 26 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 12 |
| 27 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 13 |
| 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 13 |
| 29 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 13 |
| 30 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 14 |
| 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 14 |
| 32 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 14 |
| 33 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 11 | 14 |
| 34 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 11 | 15 |
| 35 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 12 | 15 |
| 36 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 12 | 15 |
| 37 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 12 | 16 |
| 38 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 22 | 12 | 16 |
| 39 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 22 | 12 | 16 |
| 40 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 13 | 17 |
| 41 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 13 | 17 |
| 42 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 13 | 17 |
| 43 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 13 | 17 |
| 44 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 13 | 18 |
| 45 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 25 | 14 | 18 |
| 46 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 25 | 14 | 18 |
| 47 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 25 | 14 | 19 |
| 48 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 26 | 14 | 19 |
| 49 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 26 | 14 | 19 |
| 50 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 27 | 15 | 20 |
| 51 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 27 | 15 | 20 |
| 52 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 27 | 15 | 20 |
| 53 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 28 | 15 | 20 |
| 54 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 28 | 15 | 21 |
| 55 | 22 | 8 | 15 | 29 | 16 | 21 |
| 56 | 22 | 8 | 15 | 29 | 16 | 21 |
| 57 | 23 | 8 | 15 | 29 | 16 | 22 |
| 58 | 23 | 8 | 15 | 30 | 16 | 22 |
| 59 | 23 | 8 | 15 | 30 | 16 | 22 |
| 60 | 24 | 9 | 16 | 31 | 17 | 23 |
| 61 | 24 | 9 | 16 | 31 | 17 | 23 |
| 62 | 24 | 9 | 16 | 31 | 17 | 23 |
| 63 | 24 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 17 | 23 |
| 64 | 25 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 17 | 24 |
| 65 | 25 | 9 | 17 | 33 | 18 | 24 |
| 66 | 25 | 9 | 17 | 33 | 18 | 24 |
| 67 | 26 | 9 | 17 | 33 | 18 | 25 |
| 68 | 26 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 18 | 25 |
| 69 | 26 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 18 | 25 |
| 70 | 27 | 10 | 18 | 35 | 19 | 26 |
| 71 | 27 | 10 | 18 | 35 | 19 | 26 |
| 72 | 27 | 10 | 18 | 35 | 19 | 26 |
| 73 | 27 | 10 | 18 | 36 | 19 | 26 |
| 74 | 28 | 10 | 18 | 36 | 19 | 27 |
| 75 | 28 | 10 | 19 | 37 | 20 | 27 |
| 76 | 28 | 10 | 19 | 37 | 20 | 27 |
| 77 | 29 | 10 | 19 | 37 | 20 | 28 |
| 78 | 29 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 20 | 28 |
| 79 | 29 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 20 | 28 |
| 80 | 30 | 11 | 20 | 39 | 21 | 29 |
| 81 | 30 | 11 | 20 | 39 | 21 | 29 |
| 82 | 30 | 11 | 20 | 39 | 21 | 29 |
| 83 | 30 | 11 | 20 | 40 | 21 | 29 |
| 84 | 31 | 11 | 20 | 40 | 21 | 30 |
| 85 | 31 | 11 | 21 | 41 | 22 | 30 |
| 86 | 31 | 11 | 21 | 41 | 22 | 30 |
| 87 | 32 | 11 | 21 | 41 | 22 | 31 |
| 88 | 32 | 11 | 21 | 42 | 22 | 31 |
| 89 | 32 | 11 | 21 | 42 | 22 | 31 |
| 90 | 33 | 12 | 22 | 43 | 23 | 32 |
| 91 | 33 | 12 | 22 | 43 | 23 | 32 |
| 92 | 33 | 12 | 22 | 43 | 23 | 32 |
| 93 | 33 | 12 | 22 | 44 | 23 | 32 |
| 94 | 34 | 12 | 22 | 44 | 23 | 33 |
| 95 | 34 | 12 | 23 | 45 | 24 | 33 |
| 96 | 34 | 12 | 23 | 45 | 24 | 33 |
| 97 | 35 | 12 | 23 | 45 | 24 | 34 |
| 98 | 35 | 12 | 23 | 46 | 24 | 34 |
| 99 | 35 | 12 | 23 | 46 | 24 | 34 |
| 100 | 36 | 13 | 24 | 47 | 25 | 35 |
Physical - AGI & VIT
For a high-defense Physical build, it is recommended to put your first 50 level stat points into AGI, then put your remaining points into VIT.
Although Warrior's Weapons have high ATK values and he has a high amount of STR, his accuracy is poor. To mitigate this problem, it is recommended to increase Warrior's AGI for the benefit of his Hit!! counts. Without a high amount of AGI, most of Warrior's attacks will fumble and deal only 1 damage against enemies, indicated by grey damage text. Once you have a high enough amount of AGI, you can allocate your remaining points to other stats.
By the endgame, increasing VIT is highly recommended because Warrior’s endgame gear does not increase that stat, resulting in his Health Points being generally less than Shinobi’s. Increasing this stat will aid in challenging endgame Quests, especially Ancient Gods. Increasing STR does not help much in the long run, so it is not recommended to increase this stat.
Alternatively, by putting your first 50 level stat points into AGI and your remaining points into PIE, you can maintain a "glass cannon" build that deals high damage with both Physical and Holy attacks, in exchange for fragile defenses.
| Contract | Info |
|---|---|
| Ice
|
It is a baseline contract and Dragon Guard is easy to use, making it good for an all-around or support build in parties |
| Fire
|
Burn deals 1.5x Physical damage and it has the strongest Axe War Cry (5.4x Physical damage)
|
| Poison
|
It takes advantage of long Dragon's Rage time (15 seconds) with a +100% damage boost |
Dragon Skill-focused - PIE & VIT
For a Dragon Skill-focused build, you can put your first 50 level stat points into PIE, then put the remaining points into VIT.
This build is strong in the beginning, but it may be difficult to use in the midgame due to the damage scaling of Holy attacks falling off (at which it is recommended to switch to AGI in place of PIE). Alternatively, you can still use these stat allocations while increasing your AGI stat through Accessories such as 
Metal Earrings and Hastan Anklet. If you want to maximize your Dragon Skill damage output, you can equip an Eye Amulet and Engraved Earrings for bonus Holy damage and raw PIE increases.
| Contract | Info |
|---|---|
| Fire
|
Dragon Tackle can be charged up, which is more devastating when combined with War Cry |
| Wind
|
Dragon Smash is extremely powerful with a giant overall hitbox and DP is easy to build and maintain |
| Thunder
|
Dragon Skill activation is fast and the Dragon Smash laser deals more damage than the axehead, making it easy to defeat enemies at long range |
Recommended Equipment
The following Weapons and Accessories are recommended throughout your progression in Dragon Marked For Death.
Recommended Axes
| Weapon | Lv | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breaker
|
50 |
|
| Holy Axe
|
60 |
|
| Konyo-Hojo
|
60 80 90 100 |
|
| Heat Zaghnal
|
75 |
|
Recommended Greatswords
| Weapon | Lv | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Claymore ( Gale Claymore)
|
15 |
|
| Emanuel
|
75 |
|
Recommended 
Accessories
| Accessory | Lv | Main Stat(s) | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather Choker
|
5-95 | AGI 5-75 |
|
| Hastan Anklet
|
6-96 | AGI 5-70 |
|
| Metal Earrings
|
8-98 | AGI 5-75 |
|
| Engraved Earrings
|
18-98 | PIE 10-80 |
|
| Ring of Life
|
22-99 | VIT 5-65 |
|
| Dragon King's Crystal
|
50 | All 10 |
|
Miscellaneous
The following sections show miscellaneous information and data.
Attack Types & Stats Breakdown
The following table shows the Attack types (Physical, Magic, Holy) and stats associated with each ability.
| Ability | Attack Type | Upgradeable Stat(s) | Non-upgradeable Stat(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slash | Physical or Magic (Weapon effect) | STR and AGI, or INT (Weapon effect) | ATK and ACC, or M.ATK and M.ACC (Weapon effect) |
| Charged Slash | Physical or Magic (Weapon effect) | STR and AGI, or INT (Weapon effect) | ATK and ACC, or M.ATK and M.ACC (Weapon effect) |
| Tackle | Physical or Magic (Weapon effect) | STR and AGI, or INT (Weapon effect) | ATK and ACC, or M.ATK and M.ACC (Weapon effect) |
| Rising Slash | Physical or Magic (Weapon effect) | STR, AGI or INT (Weapon effect) | ATK and ACC, or M.ATK and M.ACC (Weapon effect) |
| Dragon Guard | ‒ | PIE | ‒ |
| Dragon's Rage | Increases damage of all attack types | ‒ | ‒ |
| Berserk | Increases damage of all attack types | ‒ | ‒ |
| War Cry | Increases damage of all attack types | ‒ | ‒ |
| Dragon Tackle | Holy | PIE | ‒ |
| Dragon Smash | Holy | PIE | ‒ |
Movement Speed
The following table shows CptRedder/Sandbox7's movement speed compared to Empress.[3]
| Situation | Movement Speed |
|---|---|
| vs. Empress | 100.0% |
| Charging | 92.5% |
Favorite Food
CptRedder/Sandbox7's favorite foods are:
Monster Meat (heal 100% HP)- Cooked Meat S (heal 30% HP)
Cooked Meat L (heal 50% HP)
Every other character's favorite food heals 15% HP (S) and 25% HP (L).[3]
Gameplay Videos
Gallery
Pre-Dragon Scar Warrior with two orphans.
Dragon Scar and armor concepts.
Front and back concepts.
Warrior and his siblings from Animated Trailer Ver B.
Warrior from Animated Trailer Ver B.
Footnotes
- ↑ The Dragon Smash can also stun enemies.
- ↑ This is valid as of Version 3.1.5. Previous versions of the game had War Cry not increase the damage of Dragon Skills.
- ↑ There are some exceptions to this rule. For example, as Wind Warrior, if you keep chaining your Greatsword inputs in rapid succession, you can theoretically keep War Cry active indefinitely.
- ↑ The "sweet spot" is referring to the "axehead" or "base" of the Dragon Smash. For Ice Contract specifically, hitting an enemy with the axehead will deal more damage than just hitting with the laser.
- ↑ The laser.
- ↑ The axehead.
- ↑ But his War Cry damage is the highest of all Contracts.
References
- ↑ Inti Creates Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/GunvoltOfficial/status/1084646284227764224 (JP) and https://twitter.com/IntiCreatesEN/status/1088482883625500673 (ENG)
- ↑ 戦士 - Dragon Marked For Death攻略Wiki - atwiki（アットウィキ）- https://w.atwiki.jp/dragonmfd/pages/20.html
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 (3.1.3x) Neka_Mahime_'s Notes 2.0 (Translated by Lancer)