Enemy Type (Darkest Dungeon II)

Enemy Type (DD2) is a major mechanic in Darkest Dungeon 2. It allows the player to distinguish different enemies from each other, as well as affects certain game mechanics, such as quirks. For example, "Hatred Of... " quirks allow the affected character to deal more damage against the specific enemy type, while "Fear Of" quirks gives the character a disadvantage against them in form of smaller damage output.

Trinkets can also be affected by Enemy Type. For example, Highwayman's unique trinket "Rat Skull" makes him receive 90% less healing if an enemy of Animal type is present on the battlefield.

Another new feature affected by Enemy Type is a Hero Goals system. Among the things heroes can set as their goals is the killing of a number of enemies of certain Type.

The frequency of encountering a specific Enemy Type depends on multiple factors. While some are only limited to specific regions (Plague Eaters being exclusive to Foetor), others may be encountered in multiple regions (Pillagers) or, very rarely, in all regions up to the final one (only Cosmic enemies possess this trait). Nodes also play a small role as enemies of Animal type are rarely encountered outside the Creatures Den. Certain enemies also have two types attained to them.

Here are all enemy types encountered in the game. Note that at many points the lists may be similar to that of Enemies (Darkest Dungeon II), this page attributes enemies to their type and not faction. Minor spoilers about possible mini boss encounters are inbound!

Gaunt
Once regular humans, now twisted by despair and dark forces, robbed of hope in the world and their humanity, they aimlessly wander the world, chomping down on any unlucky adventurers. While being the least numerous and dangerous Enemy Type in the game, it still presents some threats in later regions due to being susceptible to Ordainment and introducing more menacing foes like Ghouls.

Pillager
Corrupted not by supernatural forces, but their own inhumane desires of wealth, these people saw the impending apocalypse as a way to enrich themselves. Armed with heavy blades, guns and other weaponry, these avaricious opportunists stalk the roads of every region, attacking any unlucky travelers and robbing them. But not only humans partake in this: once wild dogs, tamed by these thieves, serve as loyal guards. Terrible war machines act as a menacing heavy artillery for these criminals, while a familiar face was seen by many around the kingdom, leading the hordes of these parasites and assisting them on the battlefield...

Animal
The growing stain of the apocalypse didn't stop on affecting solely humans. Many animals caught in the grasp of the supernatural forces have become horrific and feral, attacking any other living being they come across. Some, not affected, were tamed by humans to be used for horrific purposes, while most of them spreaded around the kingdom, having made their own hideouts...

Fanatic
Once the denizens of the flourishing city that treasured knowledge, these people fell into panic at the sight of the apocalypse. Deciding their collected knowledge was obsolete, they turned to the unhealthy and destructive worship of fire, burning books and buildings, as well as killing anyone who crosses their path, hanging the remains of their victims on poles as offerings to the world's end. They all wear masks over their faces and they have been exposed to fire so much, their skin began to melt like candle wax, resulting in horrific malformations and surprising resistance to burning. This allows them to light themselves on fire not only to restore their integrity, but also make them stronger and more dangerous opponents.

Plague Eater
When the kingdom was not yet tainted by the corrupting grasp of the impending end, many working fields were spread around it's lands, complete with crop fields that yielded rich harvests, as well as working homes of peasants and livestock and huge houses of landlords, their wives and servants. But when the apocalypse struck, mysterious meat stalks began to burst out of the ground, corrupting crops and fields and turning it into rotten meat that gave off irresistible nightmare. All of this people and animals, having given into the unyielding hunger for meat, have transformed into terrifying bloated monsters with multiple rows of teeth. Their namesake isn't without a reason: by feasting on corpses of their fallen comrades, as well as the meat itself, they can heal themselves and use powerful moves, all in attempt to feast on the living.

Cadaver
Will be added later.

Fisherfolk
Will be added later.

Cosmic
Will be added later.