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'''- Survivability:''' The Highwayman is somewhat lacking in terms of defense, especially when he does not have access to all of his skills.
 
'''- Survivability:''' The Highwayman is somewhat lacking in terms of defense, especially when he does not have access to all of his skills.
   
* If he faces [[Enemies (Darkest Dungeon II)|enemies]] with powerful attacks, it is advised to use [[File:Dd2 ability takeaim.png|40x40px]] '''Take Aim''' for a [[File:Dd2 token dodge.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Dodge'''</span> [[Tokens|Token]] or [[File:Dd2 ability doublecross.png|40x40px]] '''Double Cross''' for a [[File:Dd2 token block.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Block'''</span> [[Tokens|Token]]. These skills can also help set up solid combos for [[File:Dd2 ability pointblankshot.png|40x40px]] '''Point Blank Shot''' ([[File:Dd2 ability takeaim.png|40x40px]] '''Take Aim''' grants [[File:Dd2 token crit.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Crit'''</span>, while [[File:Dd2 ability doublecross.png|40x40px]] '''Double Cross''' inflicts [[File:Dd2 token vulnerable.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#336699;">'''Vulnerable'''</span>). Furthermore, the large number of [[Tokens]] given by [[File:Dd2 ability takeaim.png|40x40px]] '''Take Aim''' (4 [[Tokens]] if upgraded) can yield a very generous heal (up to 50% of [[File:Icon HP dd2.png|25x25px]]HP) for the Highwayman when the[[File:Portraits-plaguedoctor.png|40x40px]][[Plague Doctor (Darkest Dungeon II)|Plague Doctor]] heals him with [[File:Dd2 ability indiscriminatescience.png|40x40px]] '''Indiscriminate Science'''.
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* If he faces [[Enemies (Darkest Dungeon II)|enemies]] with powerful attacks, it is advised to use [[File:Dd2 ability takeaim.png|40x40px]] '''Take Aim''' for a [[File:Dd2 token dodge.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Dodge'''</span> [[Tokens|Token]] or [[File:Dd2 ability doublecross.png|40x40px]] '''Double Cross''' for a [[File:Dd2 token block.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Block'''</span> [[Tokens|Token]]. These skills can also help set up solid combos for [[File:Dd2 ability pointblankshot.png|40x40px]] '''Point Blank Shot''' ([[File:Dd2 ability takeaim.png|40x40px]] '''Take Aim''' grants [[File:Dd2 token crit.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Crit'''</span>, while [[File:Dd2 ability doublecross.png|40x40px]] '''Double Cross''' inflicts [[File:Dd2 token vulnerable.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#336699;">'''Vulnerable'''</span>). Furthermore, the large number of [[Tokens]] given by [[File:Dd2 ability takeaim.png|40x40px]] '''Take Aim''' (4 [[Tokens]] if upgraded) can yield a very generous heal (50% of [[File:Icon HP dd2.png|25x25px]]HP) for the Highwayman when the[[File:Portraits-plaguedoctor.png|40x40px]][[Plague Doctor (Darkest Dungeon II)|Plague Doctor]] heals him with [[File:Dd2 ability indiscriminatescience.png|40x40px]] '''Indiscriminate Science'''.
   
*[[File:Dd2 ability duelistsadvance.png|40x40px]] '''Duelist's Advance''', which goes well with [[File:Dd2 ability pointblankshot.png|40x40px]] '''Point Blank Shot''', grants a [[File:Dd2 token dodge.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Dodge'''</span> [[Tokens|Token]], if upgraded.
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*[[File:Dd2 ability duelistsadvance.png|40x40px]] '''Duelist's Advance''', which goes well with [[File:Dd2 ability pointblankshot.png|40x40px]] '''Point Blank Shot''', grants a [[File:Dd2 token dodge.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Dodge'''</span> [[Tokens|Token]], if upgraded. Similar to [[File:Dd2 ability takeaim.png|40x40px]] '''Take Aim''', its upgraded version also applies 4 [[Tokens]] to the Highwayman and enables an equally large heal from [[File:Dd2 ability indiscriminatescience.png|40x40px]] '''Indiscriminate Science'''.
   
 
'''- Utility:''' [[File:Dd2 ability highwayrobbery.png|40x40px]] '''Highway Robbery''' is extremely useful against [[Enemies (Darkest Dungeon II)|enemies]] that can apply positive [[Tokens]] on themselves or allies, as it can remove these [[Tokens]] and destroy [[Enemies (Darkest Dungeon II)|enemies]]' advantages to alleviate combat risks. With the skill upgraded, the Highwayman can also steal powerful [[Tokens]] to increase his damage and defense, such as [[File:Dd2 token dodge.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Dodge'''</span> ([[Evangelist]], [[Cherub]]), [[File:Dd2 token crit.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Crit'''</span> ([[Evangelist]]), [[File:Dd2 token blockplus.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Block+'''</span> ([[Sacrificial]]), etc. Keep in mind that this skill will neither destroy nor steal [[File:Dd2 token riposte.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Riposte'''</span> [[Tokens]].
 
'''- Utility:''' [[File:Dd2 ability highwayrobbery.png|40x40px]] '''Highway Robbery''' is extremely useful against [[Enemies (Darkest Dungeon II)|enemies]] that can apply positive [[Tokens]] on themselves or allies, as it can remove these [[Tokens]] and destroy [[Enemies (Darkest Dungeon II)|enemies]]' advantages to alleviate combat risks. With the skill upgraded, the Highwayman can also steal powerful [[Tokens]] to increase his damage and defense, such as [[File:Dd2 token dodge.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Dodge'''</span> ([[Evangelist]], [[Cherub]]), [[File:Dd2 token crit.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Crit'''</span> ([[Evangelist]]), [[File:Dd2 token blockplus.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Block+'''</span> ([[Sacrificial]]), etc. Keep in mind that this skill will neither destroy nor steal [[File:Dd2 token riposte.png|25x25px]]<span style="color:#cc9933;">'''Riposte'''</span> [[Tokens]].

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Highwayman
Dd2 highwayman portrait cropped
Base Stats
Icon HP dd2 MAX HP 39 Icon speed dd2 SPD 5
Resistances
Bleed dd2 Bleed 40% Stun dd2 Stun 40%
Blight dd2 Blight 30% Move dd2 Move 30%
Burn dd2 Burn 30% Debuff dd2 Debuff 20%
Disease dd2 Disease 40% Deathsdoor dd2 Death Blow 75%
Movement
2 forwards, 2 backwards
Violently versatile, ruthlessly pragmatic.

The Highwayman is a Hero in Darkest Dungeon II.

Class Description

  • Any Rank
  • High Dmg
  • Versatile
  • Riposte

Combat Skills

Note: The Highwayman will always start each run equipped with Dd2 ability highwayman wickedslice Wicked Slice, Dd2 ability pistolshot Pistol Shot, Dd2 ability duelistsadvance Duelist's Advance, Dd2 ability trackingshot Tracking Shot, and Dd2 ability takeaim Take Aim. All other skills must be unlocked through the Shrine of Reflection before they may be equipped.

Wicked Slice

Dd2 ability highwayman wickedslice   Rank   Target DMG CRIT Self Target
Empty circle dd2Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circle
Blue circleBlue circleEmpty circle dd2Empty circle dd2
4-8 15% None Ignores 20% Deathsdoor dd2 RES
Dd2 melee icon Melee Dd2 mastery icon Mastery
6-9 20% None Ignores 30% Deathsdoor dd2 RES
Pistol Shot

Dd2 ability pistolshot   Rank   Target DMG CRIT Self Target
Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleEmpty circle dd2
Empty circle dd2Blue circleBlue circleBlue circle
3-6 10% None None
Dd2 ranged icon Ranged Dd2 mastery icon Mastery
4-8 15% Dd2 token riposte when Target Dd2 token combo None
Duelist's Advance

Dd2 ability duelistsadvance   Rank   Target DMG CRIT Self Target
Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleEmpty circle dd2
Blue circleBlue circleBlue circleEmpty circle dd2
3-5 5% Forward 1
Dd2 token ripostex2
None
Dd2 melee icon Melee Dd2 mastery icon Mastery
4-6 10% Forward 1
Dd2 token ripostex3
Dd2 token dodge
None
Tracking Shot

Dd2 ability trackingshot   Rank   Target DMG CRIT Self Target
Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleYellow circle
Empty circle dd2Blue circleBlue circleBlue circle
- - None Requires Target has Dd2 token dodge
Ignores Dd2 token dodge
Remove Dd2 token dodge
Dd2 melee icon Melee Dd2 mastery icon Mastery
- - None Ignores Dd2 token dodgeDd2 token stealth
Dd2 token combo
Remove Dd2 token dodge
Remove Dd2 token stealth
Take Aim

Dd2 ability takeaim   Rank   Target Self
Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleYellow circle
Self
Dd2 token crit
Dd2 token dodge
Remove Dd2 token blind
Dd2 token buff Buff Dd2 mastery icon Mastery
Dd2 token critx2
Dd2 token dodge
Dd2 token speed
Remove Dd2 token blind
Point Blank Shot

Dd2 ability pointblankshot   Rank   Target DMG CRIT Self Target
Empty circle dd2Empty circle dd2Empty circle dd2Yellow circle
Blue circleEmpty circle dd2Empty circle dd2Empty circle dd2
6-12 10% Back 1 Knockback 1
Dd2 token combo
Dd2 ranged icon Ranged Dd2 mastery icon Mastery
10-13 15% Back 1 Knockback 1
Dd2 token combo
Grapeshot Blast

Dd2 ability grapeshotblast   Rank   Target DMG CRIT Self Target
Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleEmpty circle dd2
Blue circle lassolBlue circle lassorEmpty circle dd2Empty circle dd2
2-4 5% None None
Dd2 ranged icon Ranged Dd2 mastery icon Mastery
4-5 10% Dd2 token riposte when Target Dd2 token combo None
Open Vein

Dd2 ability openvein   Rank   Target DMG CRIT Self Target
Empty circle dd2Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circle
Blue circleBlue circleEmpty circle dd2Empty circle dd2
3-5 5% None Bleed dd2 2
Dd2 melee icon Melee Dd2 mastery icon Mastery
4-6 10% None Bleed dd2 3
Double Tap

Dd2 ability doubletap   Rank   Target DMG CRIT Self Target
Empty circle dd2Yellow circleYellow circleEmpty circle dd2
Empty circle dd2Blue circleBlue circleEmpty circle dd2
4-8 5% None Deals +30% DMG when Target HP < 30%
Ignores 10% Deathsdoor dd2 RES
Dd2 ranged icon Ranged Dd2 mastery icon Mastery
6-9 5% None Deals +30% DMG when Target HP < 50%
Ignores 20% Deathsdoor dd2 RES
Highway Robbery

Dd2 ability highwayrobbery   Rank   Target DMG CRIT Self Target
Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleEmpty circle dd2
Blue circleBlue circleBlue circleEmpty circle dd2
- - None Requires Target has Positive Token
Ignores Dd2 token dodge
Destroy 2 Positive Tokens
Dd2 ranged icon Ranged Dd2 mastery icon Mastery
Cooldown:
1 Turn
- - None Requires Target has Positive Token
Ignores Dd2 token dodge
Steal 2 Positive Tokens
Notes: Does not affect Dd2 token riposte Riposte tokens
Double Cross

Dd2 ability doublecross   Rank   Target DMG CRIT Self Target
Empty circle dd2Empty circle dd2Yellow circleYellow circle
Blue circleBlue circleEmpty circle dd2Empty circle dd2
2-4 5% Dd2 token block Dd2 token vulnerable
Dd2 melee icon Melee Dd2 mastery icon Mastery
3-5 5% Dd2 token block Dd2 token vulnerablex2
Riposte

Dd2 ability highwayman riposte   Rank   Target DMG CRIT Self Target
Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleYellow circle
Blue circleBlue circleBlue circleBlue circle
4-6 10% None Dd2 token combo (33%)
Dd2 melee icon Melee Dd2 mastery icon Mastery
- - None None
Notes: Only occurs when the hero receives an attack while they have a Riposte token. Affected by and consumes tokens like a regular attack. Some enemy attacks ignore Riposte.
Act-Out Attack

Dd2 ability highwayman actout   Rank   Target DMG CRIT Self Target
Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleYellow circle
Blue circleBlue circleBlue circleBlue circle
3-6 5% None Dd2 token combo (33%)
Dd2 melee icon Melee Dd2 mastery icon Mastery
- - None None
Notes: Has a chance to occur in response to a hero getting attacked, or as a team-up attack when a hero makes an attack. Requires the two heroes to have a positive Relationship with each other. Affected by and consumes tokens like a regular attack.

Strategy

Overview
Characteristics Strengths Weaknesses Roles
  • Rank Flexibility
  • Can attack any Rank
  • Dd2 token riposteRiposte Attacks
  • Ignore Deathsdoor dd2Death Blow Resist
  • Destroy/Steal Positive Tokens
  • Can Remove Dd2 token stealth Stealth
  • Poor Performance on Rank 4
  • Poor Dd2 token comboCombo Bonuses
Damage Dealer (Physical,Bleed dd2Bleed)
Tokens Apply Remove Ignore
Resistances Strong (40% or higher) Average (30%) Weak (20% or lower)
Bleed dd2Bleed, Stun dd2Stun None Debuff dd2Debuff
Dd2 token buff Buffs Self Group
Various Tokens None
Debuff dd2 Debuffs Enemy
None
Recommended Ranks Grey dotGrey dotYellow dotYellow dot (high-damage Dd2 ability pointblankshot Point Blank Shot combos against Rank 1)
Grey dotYellow dotYellow dotGrey dot (versatility, access to all utility skills and most offensive skills, Dd2 ability pointblankshot Point Blank Shot unusable)
Discouraged Ranks Yellow dotGrey dotGrey dotGrey dot (no access to various offensive skills: Dd2 ability highwayman wickedslice Wicked Slice, Dd2 ability openvein Open Vein, Dd2 ability doubletap Double Tap, Dd2 ability doublecross Double Cross, etc.)


The Highwayman's combat tactic heavily focuses on dealing damage. His skillset places emphasis on damage and offers utility such as self-Buffs, and a unique skill to destroy or steal powerful Tokens from enemies.

- Offense: The Highwayman is a highly versatile attacker thanks to his ability to target the front Ranks (with Dd2 ability highwayman wickedslice Wicked Slice or Dd2 ability openvein Open Vein) as well as the back Ranks (with Dd2 ability pistolshot Pistol Shot).

  • Dd2 ability highwayman wickedslice Wicked Slice and Dd2 ability openvein Open Vein are suitable for finishing off enemies with Deathsdoor dd2Death Blow resistance. An upgraded Dd2 ability highwayman wickedslice Wicked Slice can ignore much of the said resistance of certain enemies (Lord, Evangelist, etc.), while Dd2 ability openvein Open Vein applies aBleed dd2Bleed effect for extra chance of killing enemies on Deathsdoor dd2Death's Door.
  • Dd2 ability duelistsadvance Duelist's Advance is a recommended skill for Highwayman. With this ability, he can perform an effective offensive combo by moving forward to Rank 1, where he can fire a Dd2 ability pointblankshot Point Blank Shot, adapt to situations when he is pushed back to Rank 4 where he can not use melee skills, as well as gain Dd2 token riposteRiposte to deliver extra attacks. It also helps Highwayman adapt to combat tactics of Heroes whose skillsets revolve around constantly changing positions, such asPortraits-jesterJester orPortraits-graverobberGraverobber.
  • Point-blank

    Point Blank Shot is devastating against Rank 1 enemies

    Dd2 ability pointblankshot Point Blank Shot's high damage output can be substantially boosted with a Dd2 token strengthStrength Token fromPortraits-plaguedoctorPlague Doctor's Dd2 ability emboldeningvapours Emboldening Vapours, or Portraits-jesterJester's Dd2 ability battleballad Battle Ballad, and Dd2 token critCrit Token from Highwayman's Dd2 ability takeaim Take Aim for a guaranteed critical attack. These Tokens are multiplicative with each other, allowing for Dd2 ability pointblankshot Point Blank Shot to decimate the target. It is worth noting thatPortraits-jesterJester's Dd2 ability battleballad Battle Ballad can push Highwayman to Rank 1 to use Dd2 ability pointblankshot Point Blank Shot, and when upgraded, also has 15% chance to grant a Dd2 token critCrit Token to the Highwayman for a quick kill shot. If Dd2 ability pointblankshot Point Blank Shot does not score a kill, it will apply a Dd2 token comboCombo Token to the target and enable more powerful follow-up attacks, such as the Dd2 token stunStun effect fromPortraits-manatarmsMan-at-Arms' Dd2 ability rampart Rampart or Dd2 ability holdtheline Hold the Line.
  • Dd2 ability doubletap Double Tap deals a considerable amount of damage to low-HP targets and ignores some Deathsdoor dd2Death Blow resist, ideal for taking out middle-Rank enemies, especially after they take a hit from Dd2 ability pointblankshot Point Blank Shot and get pushed back to Rank 2.
  • Dd2 ability grapeshotblast Grapeshot Blast is preferably used to remove defensive Tokens from multiple front-Rank enemies.

- Survivability: The Highwayman is somewhat lacking in terms of defense, especially when he does not have access to all of his skills.

  • If he faces enemies with powerful attacks, it is advised to use Dd2 ability takeaim Take Aim for a Dd2 token dodgeDodge Token or Dd2 ability doublecross Double Cross for a Dd2 token blockBlock Token. These skills can also help set up solid combos for Dd2 ability pointblankshot Point Blank Shot (Dd2 ability takeaim Take Aim grants Dd2 token critCrit, while Dd2 ability doublecross Double Cross inflicts Dd2 token vulnerableVulnerable). Furthermore, the large number of Tokens given by Dd2 ability takeaim Take Aim (4 Tokens if upgraded) can yield a very generous heal (50% of Icon HP dd2HP) for the Highwayman when thePortraits-plaguedoctorPlague Doctor heals him with Dd2 ability indiscriminatescience Indiscriminate Science.
  • Dd2 ability duelistsadvance Duelist's Advance, which goes well with Dd2 ability pointblankshot Point Blank Shot, grants a Dd2 token dodgeDodge Token, if upgraded. Similar to Dd2 ability takeaim Take Aim, its upgraded version also applies 4 Tokens to the Highwayman and enables an equally large heal from Dd2 ability indiscriminatescience Indiscriminate Science.

- Utility: Dd2 ability highwayrobbery Highway Robbery is extremely useful against enemies that can apply positive Tokens on themselves or allies, as it can remove these Tokens and destroy enemies' advantages to alleviate combat risks. With the skill upgraded, the Highwayman can also steal powerful Tokens to increase his damage and defense, such as Dd2 token dodgeDodge (Evangelist, Cherub), Dd2 token critCrit (Evangelist), Dd2 token blockplusBlock+ (Sacrificial), etc. Keep in mind that this skill will neither destroy nor steal Dd2 token riposteRiposte Tokens.

  • If the Highwayman does not yet have access to Dd2 ability highwayrobbery Highway Robbery, Dd2 ability trackingshot Tracking Shot can be used against enemies that typically have Dd2 token dodgeDodge (Evangelist, Cherub, etc.). Dd2 ability trackingshot Tracking Shot will also apply Dd2 token comboCombo and remove Dd2 token stealth Stealth, if upgraded.

Shrine of Reflection

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

Chapter One: Freedom

  • Objective: Defeat The Guards to Escape
    • Unlocks Dd2 ability pointblankshot Point Blank Shot
Walls will never again hold me.
~ The Highwayman
A prison riot! A fleeting chance to escape incarceration!
~ The Academic
He would be a fugitive, a hunted man, but a free one nonetheless...
~ The Academic

Chapter Two: Laying Low

  • Unlocks Dd2 ability openvein Open Vein
Freedom was nothing like what I'd hoped for.
~ The Highwayman
Harried by a pursuing garrison, he took refuge in the foetid canals of the city. Concealment took its toll, and soon he began to see himself in the furtive, scurrying pests that formed an unfortunate portion of his meager diet. Freedom, once so fondly imagined, had become a vortex of degradation.
~ The Academic

Chapter Three: One Last Job

  • Unlocks Dd2 ability highwayrobbery Highway Robbery
Can't teach an old dog new tricks.
~ The Highwayman
He was sick and starving. And in desperation, offered his expertise to an unscrupulous malefactor. Shackled once more to an unsavory task by an advance of gold, he lined his belly, girded himself, and prepared for One. Final. Heist.
~ The Academic

Chapter Four: Highway Robbery

  • Objective: Rob The Coach
    • Unlocks Dd2 ability grapeshotblast Grapeshot Blast
Was I desperate? Yes. Was I greedy...?
~ The Highwayman
The stagecoach arrived, and he set himself to the business of bloodshed and robbery!
~ The Academic
He fulfilled his obligations with exceptional lethality, but his grim satisfaction would prove short-lived...
~ The Academic

Chapter Five: Shackled

  • Unlocks Dd2 ability doublecross Double Cross and Dd2 ability doubletap Double Tap
Regret binds fiercer than any manacles.
~ The Highwayman
The lifeless bodies of a woman and child, horribly mutilated by errant gunfire, stared spectrally through the remnants of the coach door. Arrested by the ghoulish sight, he felt the cold chains of remorse tighten around his heart. Guilt was a pursuer he could never outrun, a prison he would never escape.
~ The Academic

Trivia

  • The Highwayman is one of eight Heroes returning from Darkest Dungeon, and one of the first nine Heroes to be available in the sequel.[1]
  • The Highwayman's default name - Dismas - is named after the penitent thief crucified next to Jesus of Nazareth.

References


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