Leper (Darkest Dungeon II)

"When pain is accepted, strength flows in abundance."

The Leper is a Hero in Darkest Dungeon II.

Class Description

 * Front Rank
 * High Dmg
 * Self-Sufficient
 * Durable

Combat Skills
Note: The Leper will always start each run equipped with Chop, Purge, Withstand, Solemnity, and Reflection. All other skills must be unlocked through the Shrine of Reflection before they may be equipped.

Shrine of Reflection
The Leper gains access to 6 abilities over 5 chapters through accessing memories in the Shrine of Reflection.

Chapter One: Shun Them Not
Objective: Foster The Sick "A lion in the blood-soaked grass, circled by hyenas who move as a pack..."

- The Leper

"Despite the protestations of his royal advisors, he wound visit with the sick and dying, providing what comfort he could."

- The Academic

"The ailing and infirm were far less repulsive to him than the venomous whispers of his scoffing entourage..."

- The Academic


 * Unlocks Break.

Chapter Two: Infection
"A hollow clanging echoed throughout the palace."

- The Leper

"Early signs could be ignored or concealed, but soon the reality was inescapable. Whether by some affliction of lineage or by direct transmission, symptoms of incurable disease began to openly manifest themselves. Wracked with pain, he summoned doctors and aides from the farthest reaches of his lands, all of whom concluded the worst: the King was dying."

- The Academic


 * Unlocks Revenge.

Chapter Three: Treason
"With wicked plots, they forged the blade that slew them."

- The Leper

"Sedition, like any illness, spreads slowly. Rotten with a cynical opportunism born of longstanding entitlement, the scheming circle of advisors drafted mutinous plans. Though bedridden, he had long since divined their intent, and feared the disastrous results of their would-be rule. Summoning his blacksmith - and his strength - he hoisted his blade, and rose to meet the coming threat."

- The Academic


 * Unlocks Intimidate.

Chapter Four: The Purge
Objective: Survive Their Treason "Fury and blade to excise malignance - no matter the agony!"

- The Leper

"He had shown his compassion. Now... he would show his fury!"

- The Academic

"His blade had broken, but so too the treasonous plot."

- The Academic


 * Unlocks Hew.

Chapter Five: A Beautiful View
"Even present, sunlight throws aside the clouds to pour into the people's hearts."

- The Leper

"Satisfied that the spirit of his benevolent tenure would endure, he abdicated the throne. People gathered at windows and along the roads. Weeping, some threw petals at his feet, while others watched in reverent stoicism. As he walked beyond the city gates, he marveled at the beauty of the world, and was grateful for his many blessings."

- The Academic


 * Unlocks Bash and Ruin.

Trivia

 * The Leper's backstory is unique among the heroes in that he did nothing wrong, and feels no regret - in spite of the treason, he was loved by his people and left a lasting legacy. This is reflected in his portrait, where unlike the other heroes, he looks into the light with his head held high.
 * The Leper is one of eight Heroes returning from Darkest Dungeon, and one of the first nine Heroes to be available in the sequel.