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Disambig This article is about the hero in Darkest Dungeon II. For other appearances, see Man-at-Arms (disambiguation).

Man-at-Arms
Maa wiki2
Base Stats
Icon HP dd2 MAX HP 42 Icon speed dd2 SPD 2
Resistances
Bleed dd2 Bleed 30% Stun dd2 Stun 30%
Blight dd2 Blight 30% Move dd2 Move 30%
Burn dd2 Burn 30% Debuff dd2 Debuff 20%
Disease dd2 Disease 30% Deathsdoor dd2 Death Blow 60%
Movement
2 forwards, 2 backwards

Man-at-Arms
Maa wiki2
Base Stats
Icon HP dd2 MAX HP 46 Icon speed dd2 SPD 2
Resistances
Bleed dd2 Bleed 30% Stun dd2 Stun 50%
Blight dd2 Blight 30% Move dd2 Move 30%
Burn dd2 Burn 30% Debuff dd2 Debuff 20%
Disease dd2 Disease 30% Deathsdoor dd2 Death Blow 75%
Movement
2 forwards, 2 backwards

Pride - more devastating than the horrors of a hundred campaigns.
~ The Academic

The Man-at-Arms is a hero in Darkest Dungeon II.

Class Description[ | ]

  • FRONT RANK
  • GUARD
  • DURABLE
  • RIPOSTE

Skills[ | ]

The Man-at-Arms begins the game equipped with Dd2 ability crush Crush, Dd2 ability rampart Rampart, Dd2 ability defender Defender, Dd2 ability bolster Bolster, and Dd2 ability holdtheline Hold the Line. All other skills must be unlocked through the Shrine of Reflection, after which they are permanently unlocked and available for subsequent playthroughs.

Crush
Dd2 ability crush Type Rank Target
Dd2 melee icon Melee Empty circle dd2Empty circle dd2Yellow circleYellow circle Blue circleBlue circleBlue circleEmpty circle dd2
Damage Crit Self
4-6 5%
Heal 10% when Target Dd2 token combo
Dd2 mastery icon Upgraded
5-7 5%
Heal 20% when Target Dd2 token combo
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Dd2 skill crush

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Rampart
Dd2 ability rampart Type Rank Target
Dd2 melee icon Melee Empty circle dd2Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circle Blue circleBlue circleEmpty circle dd2Empty circle dd2
Damage Crit Target Self
3-5 5%
Knockback 1
Add Dd2 token daze
Forward 1
Dd2 mastery icon Upgraded
4-6 5%
Knockback 1
Add Dd2 token daze
Add Dd2 token stun when Target Dd2 token combo
Forward 1
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Dd2 skill rampart

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Defender
Dd2 ability defender Type Rank Target
Dd2 token buff Buff Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleYellow circle Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleYellow circle
(Ally)
Target Self
Add Dd2 token guarded x2
Add Dd2 token block x2
Dd2 mastery icon Upgraded
Add Dd2 token guarded x3
Add Dd2 token blockplus x2
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Dd2 skill defender

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Bolster
Dd2 ability bolster Type Rank Target Cooldown
Dd2 token buff Buff Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleYellow circle Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleYellow circle
(Ally)
1
Target Self
Stress 5+: -1 Dd2 token stress
Stress 5+: -1 Dd2 token stress
Add Dd2 token block
Dd2 mastery icon Upgraded
Stress 5+: -2 Dd2 token stress
Stress 5+: -2 Dd2 token stress
Add Dd2 token blockplus
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Dd2 skill bolster

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Hold the Line
Dd2 ability holdtheline Type Rank Target
Dd2 melee icon Melee Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleEmpty circle dd2 Blue circleBlue circleEmpty circle dd2Empty circle dd2
Damage Crit Target Self
3-6 10%
Forward 3
Add Dd2 token block
Add Dd2 token immobilize
Dd2 mastery icon Upgraded
4-7 10%
Add Dd2 token stun when Target Dd2 token combo
Forward 3
Add Dd2 token block x2
Add Dd2 token immobilize
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Dd2 skill hold the line

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Bellow
Dd2 ability bellow Type Rank Target Cooldown
Dd2 ranged icon Ranged Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleYellow circle Blue circle lassolBlue circle lasso lrBlue circle lasso lrBlue circle lassor 1
Crit Target
5%
Remove Dd2 token riposte
-3 Icon speed (3 Turns)
Dd2 mastery icon Upgraded
5%
Remove Dd2 token riposte, Dd2 token crit
-5 Icon speed (3 Turns)
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Dd2 skill bellow

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Retribution
Dd2 ability retribution Type Rank Target Cooldown
Dd2 token buff Buff Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleYellow circle Self 2 (Dd2 mastery icon1)
Self
Add Dd2 token riposte x2
Add Dd2 token taunt x2
Dd2 mastery icon Upgraded
Add Dd2 token riposte x2
Add Dd2 token taunt x2
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Dd2 skill retribution

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Command
Dd2 ability command Type Rank Target Cooldown
Dd2 token buff Buff Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleYellow circle Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleYellow circle
(Ally)
1 (Dd2 mastery icon0)
Target
Add Dd2 token strength 2
Remove Dd2 token blind
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Dd2 skill command

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Stand Fast
Dd2 ability standfast Type Rank Target Cooldown
Dd2 token buff Buff Empty circle dd2Empty circle dd2Yellow circleYellow circle Self 2 (Dd2 mastery icon1)
Self
Add Dd2 token block x2
Turn Start: Dd2 token block (3 turns)
Dd2 mastery icon Upgraded
Add Dd2 token blockplus x2
Remove Dd2 token combo
Turn Start: Dd2 token blockplus (3 turns)
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Dd2 skill stand fast

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Courageous Abandon
Dd2 ability courageousabandon Type Rank Target Cooldown
Dd2 melee icon Melee Empty circle dd2Empty circle dd2Empty circle dd2Yellow circle Blue circleEmpty circle dd2Empty circle dd2Empty circle dd2 2
Damage Crit Target Self
3-6 10%
Ignores Dd2 token block
+100% DMG when Self Dd2 token block
+100% DMG when Self Dd2 token blockplus
Remove Dd2 token block
Dd2 token vulnerable
Dd2 mastery icon Upgraded
5-7 20%
Ignores Dd2 token block
+100% DMG when Self Dd2 token block
+100% DMG when Self Dd2 token blockplus
Remove Dd2 token block
Dd2 token vulnerable
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Dd2 skill courageous abandon

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Strategic Withdrawal
Dd2 ability strategicwithdrawal Type Rank Target Cooldown
Dd2 melee icon Melee Empty circle dd2Empty circle dd2Yellow circleYellow circle Blue circleBlue circleEmpty circle dd2Empty circle dd2 1
Damage Crit Target Self
3-6 5%
Add Dd2 token combo
Back 1
Dd2 mastery icon Upgraded
4-7 10%
Add Dd2 token combo
Back 1
Add Dd2 token blockplus, Dd2 token speed
Heal 33% when Self Death's Door
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Dd2 skill strategic withdrawal

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Riposte Attack
Dd2 ability manatarms riposte Type Rank Target
Dd2 melee icon Melee Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleYellow circle Blue circleBlue circleBlue circleBlue circle
Damage Crit
3-5 5%
Notes
Occurs when the hero receives a damage attack while they have a Dd2 token riposte Riposte token. Affected by, and consumes, tokens like a regular attack.
Media
Dd2 skill riposte (man-at-arms)

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Act-Out Attack
Dd2 ability manatarms actout Type Rank Target
Dd2 melee icon Melee Yellow circleYellow circleYellow circleYellow circle Blue circleBlue circleBlue circleBlue circle
Damage Crit Target
3-6 5%
Dd2 token daze (33%)
Notes
May occur when this and another hero have a Respectful relationship.

Unique Trinkets[ | ]

🔸Each Hero has their own 3 unique Trinkets, exclusive only to them.

Image Trinket Description
Price of Pride
Price of Pride
Indelible
65 Baubles
Gain when Hit: Dd2 token blockplus (33%)
Apply on Attack: Bellow Skill: Dd2 token stun (10%)
Turn Start: If First in Turn Order: Dd2 token blind
Standard of the Ninth
Standard of the Ninth
Indelible
65 Baubles
Each Hero on Combat Start: Dd2 token blockplus
Courageous Abandon Skill: +50% CRIT
Gain on Miss: If Rank = 1: Dd2 token weak
Undeserved commendation
Undeserved Commendation
Indelible
65 Baubles
If Rank = 2: +25% Max Icon HP dd2
Target: Command Skill: Dd2 token crit (33%)
When Moving: If Rank = 1: +1 Dd2 token stress

Hero Paths[ | ]

All Heroes start the game on the default Wanderer path, which rewards Icon candle small candles upon reaching the second Inn but has no other effects. Other paths may be unlocked in The Living City by spending Icon candle small Candles of Hope.

  • (Note: Hero Paths are planned to be changed to skill changes instead of stat changes in future updates.)
Unique Man-at-Arms Paths
Dd2 path sergeant Sergeant

"Listen up you lot!"
Dd2 path bulwark Bulwark

"Stand fast behind me!"
Dd2 path vanguard Vanguard

"Look death in the eye."
-20% DMG
+100% Move dd2 RES
Self:
Bolster Skills: Remove Dd2 token weakDd2 token vulnerable
Each Ally On Turn Start:
+50% Bleed dd2Blight dd2Burn dd2 RES (20%)
Crush & Riposte Skills: -25% DMG
Shield Attack Skills: +50% DMG
Shield Attack Skills: +10% Dd2 token stunChance
Self:
Stand Fast Skills: Dd2 token tauntx2
+20% Max Icon HP dd2
Riposte Skills: +25% DMG
Crush Skills: +50% DMG
-20% Bleed dd2Blight dd2Burn dd2 RES


Notes[ | ]

'Shield Attack Skills' are Rampart and Hold the Line.

Hero Overview[ | ]

Overview
Characteristics Strengths Weaknesses Roles
  • Rank Flexibility
  • High Icon HP dd2 HP
  • Strong Self-Heal and Team Dd2 token stress Heal
  • Positive, Negative Token Removal
  • Dd2 token stun Stun and Knockback
  • Dd2 token riposte Riposte
  • Dd2 token guarded Guard
  • Can Dd2 token taunt to Protect Allies
  • Can Dd2 token immobilize
  • Low Icon speed SPD
  • No Access to DOTS
  • Damage Dealer
  • Tank Dd2 token block, Taunt, Dd2 token guarded
  • Dd2 token stress Stress Healer
  • Support
Tokens Apply Remove Ignore
  • Self: Dd2 token block, Dd2 token blockplus, Dd2 token riposte, Dd2 token speed, Dd2 token taunt, Dd2 token immobilize
  • Allies: Dd2 token strength 2, Dd2 token guarded
  • Enemies: Dd2 token daze, Dd2 token stun, Dd2 token combo
Resistances Strong (40% or higher) Average (30%) Weak (20% or lower)

    Dd2 token stun Stun

  • Bleed dd2 Bleed, Blight dd2 Blight, Burn dd2 Burn, Disease dd2 Disease, Move dd2 Move
  • Debuff dd2 Debuff
Dd2 token buff Buffs Self Group
None None
Debuff dd2 Debuffs Enemy
  • Dd2 ability bellow -3 Icon speed SPD
Recommended Ranks Grey dotGrey dotYellow dotYellow dot (access to all skills, Dd2 ability holdthelineHold the Line usable on Rank 2, Dd2 ability courageousabandon Courageous Abandon usable on Rank 1)
Yellow dotYellow dotGrey dotGrey dot (supporting role, access to most supporting skills, no access to certain skills: Dd2 ability crush Crush, Dd2 ability strategicwithdrawal Strategic Withdrawal, Dd2 ability courageousabandon Courageous Abandon, and Dd2 ability standfast Stand Fast)
Discouraged Ranks The Man-at-Arms can perform well on any Ranks, depending on his skills and roles


Strategy[ | ]

Portrait progression man at arms

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🔸The Man-at-Arms is essentially a tank who takes punishments to protect his more fragile teammates thanks to his easy access to Dd2 token tauntTaunt and Dd2 token blockBlock. Man-at-Arms can be effective at dealing damage as well.His entire skillset is highly flexible; allowing him to adapt to any Rank or Party. Because of his toughness and ability to protect his allies the Man-at-Arms can become the backbone of any team composition.
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🔸SKILLS OVERVIEW

  • Dd2 ability crush Crush a Front-line melee attack with respectable damage and good reach being able to hit Rank 3. Is essential in any Front-line Man-at-Arms build, thanks to the offensive and supportive versatility. ( Heal 10%-20% when Target Dd2 token combo)
  • Dd2 ability rampart Rampart Rank-flexible melee/shield attack with decent damage. Has the main advantage of moving Forward 1 (Move to a more favorable position) while at the same time pushing enemies Backwards 1 (displacing enemies to disfavorable positions). It also applies Dd2 token daze Daze/Dd2 token stunStun, a very good counter againsts any type of enemy.
  • Dd2 ability defender Defender excelent Support move giving Man-at-Arms Dd2 token block Block and Dd2 token guarded Guard to allies. Giving a low-HP Icon HP dd2 Ally a safety-net to maintain the Team alive since all attacks will be redirected to Man-at-Arms. It can be used in all ranks and doesn't have a cooldown, making this skill very safe and reliable to use in any situation.
  • Dd2 ability bolster Bolster excelent Support move that Stress Dd2 token stress heal both Allies and Man-at-Arms while also removing Dd2 token weak Weak and Dd2 token vulnerable Vulnerable. It can be used in all ranks and has low cooldown making this skill very safe and reliable in any build or situation.
  • Dd2 ability holdtheline Hold the Line Melee/Shield attack that moves Man-at-Arms Forward 3, is advised to equip this skills when using Rank 1 Man-at-arms as it will put you in your favorable position instantly while also Dd2 token immobilize Immobilize and Dd2 token block Block (Less disruption and less damage recieved).
  • Dd2 ability bellow Bellow puts the enemy team in a direct disadvantage with a heavy Icon speedSpeed Debuff, Dd2 token riposte Riposte and Dd2 token crit Crit Removal. As a cleave attack, it also has the advantage of removing several Dd2 token dodgeDodge at the same time, this skill is perfect to counter certain matchups and enemy factions (Example: Combat turnorder enemy shared spider spitterCreature Den, Combat turnorder enemy cultist exemplarExemplar)
  • Dd2 ability retribution Retribution excelent tank skill that gives Dd2 token taunt Taunt, Dd2 token riposteRiposte and Dd2 token block Block at the same time. Making enemies target Man-at-Arms, reducing incoming damage and dealing (posibly killing) enemies all at the same time. Very efficient tempo gain in most if not all encounters.
  • Dd2 ability command Command good support skill that removes Dd2 token blind Blind and giving Dd2 token strength 2 Strength. Is a good counter to certain matchups (Combat turnorder enemy coastal leviathanFisherfolk, Combat turnorder enemy fanatic librarianFanatics), Quirks/Diseases and Certain skills (Portraits-leperLeper's constant Dd2 token blind Blind tokens can be completely nullified by this ability)
  • Dd2 ability standfast Stand Fast gives the Man-at-Arms,already excellent Tank capabilities, even more self-sustain. Adds constant Dd2 token block Block tokens every turn. Recommended to use if you get constant Dd2 token taunt Taunt, generation, (via trinkets or Bulwark) so you will get the most out of this skill.
  • Dd2 ability courageousabandon Courageous Abandon is the skill with the highest Single-target Damage potential of Man-at-Arms. Requires constant Dd2 token blockBlock generation(Deals +100% DMG when Dd2 token blockBlock). Consider combining it with Dd2 ability standfastStand Fast or Portraits-vestalVestal Consecration of Fortitude to get the highest damage faster.
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  • Dd2 ability strategicwithdrawal Strategic Withdrawal respectable damage and support skill that applies Dd2 token combo Combo, Consider combining it with heroes that require constant Dd2 token combo Combo. (Example:Portraits-leperLeper) . Moves Back 1 and Heals 33% Icon HP dd2 HP + Adds Dd2 token blockplusDeath's Door Deathsdoor dd2. Is a good combo tool and safety skill that can give Man-at-Arms good survability in disfavorable situations.

Shrine of Reflection[ | ]

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🔸The Man-at-Arms gains access to 6 skills over 5 Chapters through accessing memories in the Shrine of Reflection.

Barks[ | ]

Landing a CRIT[ | ]

  • TBA'

Stalling[ | ]

  • TBA

Bleed[ | ]

  • Physic!
  • Scrap a piece of cloth, would ye?

Blight[ | ]

  • *cough, cough*
  • Fever's got me all swimmy...

Burn[ | ]

  • They got me! I require aid!
  • My skin blackens...!

Horror[ | ]

  • Another campaing I've run to ruin...

Stress[ | ]

  • Even now, my courage departs!
  • I'd give all for another chance...!

Torch Decrease[ | ]

  • TBA

Entering Death's Door[ | ]

  • TBA

Ally On Death's Door[ | ]

  • TBA

Guarding Ally On Death's Door[ | ]

  • Retreat if ye' can!

Surviving Hit on Death's Door[ | ]

  • TBA

Ally Surviving Hit on Death's Door[ | ]

  • TBA

Hit by CRIT[ | ]

  • Blasted horrors!

Ally Hit by CRIT[ | ]

  • Just a stinger! Get up!

Pushed by Enemy[ | ]

  • Retrieve and recover!

Meltdown (Phased out)[ | ]

  • I fled when I should have fallen!
  • Howls down the hospital corridors...

Resolute[ | ]

  • All battlefields have their horrors - focus!

Fog Appears (Shroud)[ | ]

  • TBA

Fog Fades (Shroud)[ | ]

  • TBA

Repairing Coach[ | ]

  • I can go no faster! We need to hold it together!
  • Little elbow grease is all it needs!

Don't Leave Me[ | ]

  • TBA

Stress Healing Partner - General[ | ]

  • TBA

Buffing Partner - General[ | ]

  • TBA

Healing Partner - General[ | ]

  • TBA

Combo Attack - General[ | ]

  • TBA

Retaliation - General[ | ]

  • TBA

Protection - General[ | ]

  • TBA

Attacking Ally - General[ | ]

  • TBA

Praise for Support Skill - General[ | ]

  • TBA

Praise for Attack - General[ | ]

  • Give 'em a bollocking!

Stress Heal in Coach - General[ | ]

  • TBA

Stress Self in Coach - General[ | ]

  • TBA

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Stress Healing Partner - Hopeful[ | ]

  • We'll win the day - you'll see

Buffing Partner - Hopeful[ | ]

  • Follow my lead!

Praise for Support Skill - Hopeful[ | ]

  • TBA

Praise for Attack - Hopeful[ | ]

  • TBA

Stress Heal in Coach - Hopeful[ | ]

  • TBA

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Stress Healing Partner - Amorous[ | ]

  • I am your shield! Fear nothing at my side.

Healing Partner - Amorous[ | ]

  • ... A loss I couldn't take.

Protection - Amorous[ | ]

  • I've lost many, but I won't lose you.

Praise for Support Skill - Amorous[ | ]

  • You know just where to strike, love.

Praise for Attack - Amorous[ | ]

  • Give them you worst, love!

Stress Heal in Coach - Amorous[ | ]

  • This old dog has a few tricks left...

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Stress Healing Partner - Respectful[ | ]

  • I look up t'you, all right? I said it

Retaliation After Partner is Attacked - Respectful[ | ]

  • TBA

Combo Attack with Partner - Respectful[ | ]

  • A drubbing they won't soon forget!

Praise for Support Skill - Respectful[ | ]

  • TBA

Praise for Attack - Respectful[ | ]

  • TBA

Stress Heal in Coach - Respectful[ | ]

  • We fight as one!'

Dealing Stress Partner - General[ | ]

  • TBA

Insult for Support Skill - General[ | ]

  • TBA

Insult for Attack - General[ | ]

  • TBA

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Attacking Ally - Hateful[ | ]

  • TBA'

Stress Damage on Ally - Hateful[ | ]

  • Useless greenhorn!'

Insult for Support Skill - Hateful[ | ]

  • TBA'

Insult for Attack - Hateful[ | ]

  • TBA'

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Stress Damage on Ally - Suspicious[ | ]

  • Speak up! Speak plainly!

Stress Damage on Ally on Road - Suspicious[ | ]

  • TBA'

Insult for Support Skill - Suspicious[ | ]

  • TBA'

Insult for Attack - Suspicious[ | ]

  • TBA'

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Stress Damage on Ally - Resentful[ | ]

  • You seem happy enough to be standing *behind* me.

Stress Damage on Ally on Road - Resentful[ | ]

  • TBA'

Insult for Support Skill - Resentful[ | ]

  • TBA'

Insult for Attack - Resentful[ | ]

  • TBA'

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Attacking Ally - Envious[ | ]

  • TBA

Stress Damage on Ally - Envious[ | ]

  • TBA

Stress Damage on Ally on Road - Envious[ | ]

  • TBA

Insult for Support Skill - Envious[ | ]

  • TBA

Insult for Attack - Envious[ | ]

  • TBA

Adding Buff[ | ]

  • TBA'

Guarding Ally[ | ]

  • Behind my shield! Now!
  • I trained with this shield for a reason!
  • Retreat if ye can!

Adding Token[ | ]

  • Listen here and follow my lead!

Follow Up Attack[ | ]

  • See? We fight as an unit!
  • TBA
  • TBA

Follow Up on Debuffed Enemy[ | ]

  • TBA

Healing Ally[ | ]

  • TBA
  • TBA
  • TBA

Revenge Attack on Enemy[ | ]

  • Send the bastards packing!
  • Seize the opening! There!

Moving Positions - Positive[ | ]

  • Positions, all! Form up!

Removing DoTs[ | ]

  • TBA
  • TBA
  • TBA

Stress Healing[ | ]

  • None doubt you
  • We leave none behind!

Jealous of Buff[ | ]

  • TBA

Jealous of Guarded Ally[ | ]

  • TBA
  • TBA
  • TBA

Jealous of Token[ | ]

  • TBA

Jealous of Food (Unused)[ | ]

  • TBA

Jealous of Healing[ | ]

  • A unit is only as strong as it's weakest arm...
  • TBA
  • TBA

Moving Positions - Negative[ | ]

  • TBA'

Jealous of DoT Removal[ | ]

  • TBA'
  • TBA'
  • TBA'

Positive Road Banter[ | ]

  • Pass that here. I'll mend it
  • Another story? Glad you asked...
  • TBA'

Negative Road Banter[ | ]

  • TBA'
  • TBA'
  • TBA'

Armor Repair Kit[ | ]

  • A soldier's essentials.

Blasphemous Idol[ | ]

  • I've seen it - soldiers on the march bending their luck with these.

Book of Bawdy Tales[ | ]

  • Can't blame a man for curiosity.

BOOK: My time in the Desert[ | ]

  • Unfamiliar terrain for me! Interesting...

Book of Creative Insults[ | ]

  • Sharp swords an' sharper wits.

Poetry[ | ]

  • These were my weakness as a young officer...

Boxing Gloves[ | ]

  • Shall I tie one hand behind my back?

Calming Incense[ | ]

  • I'm more knot than muscle - pass it here.

Candles & Chocolate[ | ]

  • War has made me coarse, let there offerings soften my chances.

Clarifying Poultice[ | ]

  • Keeps me on my feet when a cudgel rings the ol' bell!

Clotting Poultice[ | ]

  • Slather this on vital arteries!

Dartboard[ | ]

  • Though my fingers be clumsy, I do enjoy this.

Ceremonial Drum[ | ]

  • A time-honoured tactic for maintainin' the line.

Slime Mold[ | ]

  • Hah! Can't be choosy on the field.
  • (If full) - Full up on this crud, thank ye.

Stale Bread[ | ]

  • We had worse on the front.
  • (If full) - Too much bread. Need some shut-eye.

Apples & Cheese[ | ]

  • Ah, I was feeling a pit peckish. *crunch*
  • (If full) - Can't overdo it on that rich stuff.

Steak and Spuds[ | ]

  • Now that'll do me. Pass the gravy!
  • (If full) - Pray my belt still fits...

Flapjacks[ | ]

  • Reminds me of the officers' mess - not bad!
  • (If full) - Another flapjack might end my campaign.

Holy Beads[ | ]

  • By the saints, may our arrows fly true...

Impermeable Poultice[ | ]

  • Traitors and cowards, poisoners are.

Leeches[ | ]

  • Flinch not! Merely some blood... Errgh.

Meditative Totem[ | ]

  • Any advantage in the field, I suppose...

Mop and Bucket[ | ]

  • A general with a mop inspires forthright effort.

Nightshade Concoction[ | ]

  • Seen this keep a man steady when he was cleaved near in twain!

Pipeweed[ | ]

  • I used to confiscate plugs of this from my soldiers.

Playing Cards[ | ]

  • Never let soldiers play fer money.

Restorative Herbs[ | ]

  • A battlefield medic's staple!

Roast Pig[ | ]

  • Fabulous! Fabulous!
  • (If full) - One more bite? ... Alas, no room.

Songbook of Amorous Ballads[ | ]

  • Let this old dog show you a few tricks, eh?

Songbook of Touching Dirges[ | ]

  • You deserved more than a song, brothers...

Songbook of Rousing Tunes[ | ]

  • No book needed - I know this'un by heart!

Soothing Poultice[ | ]

  • I favoured this when facing Greek fire!

Speed Bag[ | ]

  • Reflexes are the first and best line of defense!

Invigorating Stew[ | ]

  • Standard victuals at the mess.
  • (If full) - I've 'ad enough.

Stimulating Poultice[ | ]

  • Slowin' down in my advanced years...

Stitching Kit[ | ]

  • Draw my dissenting flesh together!

The Wine[ | ]

  • How's about we split this?

Tinned Delicacies[ | ]

  • Could have used these back in my early days!
  • (If full) - I'm enjoyin' this fire. Shoo.

Knotted Tug Rope[ | ]

  • Place yer bets - and place 'em smartly.

Wax Inoculant[ | ]

  • No battlefield plague will befall me now.

Whetstone[ | ]

  • Only got a boot-knife but you'd best believe it's honed.

Whiskey Barrel[ | ]

  • Stow your arms, time to make merry!

Whiskey Bottle[ | ]

  • A bottle between compatriots!

Whiskey Flask[ | ]

  • I miss confiscating these from the conscripts.

Whittling Tools[ | ]

  • This takes me back to my childhood

Wild Tea[ | ]

  • I say... is the floor moving? Ha!

Morbid Joke[ | ]

  • I've heard worse, lad

Improvised Strategy[ | ]

  • Right, you all listen here...
  • Gather 'round the map, now...
  • At last! A path to victory!

The Very Best[ | ]

  • TBA

Experimental Remedy[ | ]

  • Can't be choosy with field medicine

War Paint[ | ]

  • TBA

Tar-Filled Colambre[ | ]

  • TBA

Oddly-Tuned Lute[ | ]

  • Your hands are made of stern stuff!

Precious Collection[ | ]

  • Pretty trinkets.

Guided Meditation[ | ]

  • Can't say I've done this before...

Shrine 1[ | ]

  • My ambition outflanked my fellow officers at soirees and mock skirmishes.

Shrine 2[ | ]

  • Clever repartee and a poison tongue meant nothing on the battlefield.

Shrine 3[ | ]

  • Were they dreams or did I truly see scratches on my arms in the morning?

Shrine 4[ | ]

  • I knew what waited for me back there, but I had no rank and they deserved rest.

Shrine 5[ | ]

  • Someday, on some forgotten front, I'll spell contrition with my blood.

Shrine 6[ | ]

  • Got one last campaign in these old bones...

Leaving the Crossroads[ | ]

  • TBA

The Old Bridge[ | ]

  • TBA

Region Gate[ | ]

  • TBA

Oasis[ | ]

  • Ahh, time to give these old bones a soak. (Flame, stress heal)
  • Caught the runs from this stuff on campaign once. (Leave)

Creature Den[ | ]

  • Simple beasts. Outmaneuver and overpower! (Fight)
  • Closer in formation, these quarters are tight! (Fight, Vulnerable enemies)
  • Must we risk it? The dark draws nigh (Retreat, -10 torch)

Exiting Creature Den[ | ]

  • Human smarts still win the day, eh?

Chirurgeon's Table[ | ]

  • A distraction, nothing more. (Avoid)

Resistance Encounter[ | ]

  • Formations all! (Fight)
  • We've faced worse foes in worse shape! (Fight)
  • We advance relentless! They'll perish! (Fight, +1 Strength)
  • Some among them are already injured - look! (Fight, +2 Block)

Resistance Encounter Success[ | ]

  • Hah! Well fought, all!

Resistance Encounter Retreat[ | ]

  • TBA

Assistance Encounter[ | ]

  • They face these fiends with shovels - that's grit. (Flame, Combat Items)
  • These old hands are aching - let them help us (Flame, Wheels)
  • Heave ho! To faster woodwork! (Flame, Armor)
  • My ol' first sergeant once gifted me a whetstone... (Flame, Repairs, lose Relics)
  • Scruples are the first casualty of war. (Food, Supplies, lose Flame)
  • Inefficient and tactically unwise. (Avoid)

Exiting Assistance Encounter[ | ]

  • Might make us allies in the long run.

Valley Assistance Encounter[ | ]

  • TBA

Exiting Hospital[ | ]

  • Patched up and ready to bleed again - hah!

Exiting Hoarder[ | ]

  • TBA

Exiting Valley Hoarder[ | ]

  • TBA

Exiting Watchtower[ | ]

  • ...it's 'orrible.

Exiting Hoarder[ | ]

  • TBA

Academic's Study[ | ]

  • Like somethin' from my far-off childhood... (Memories of a Dream, pos Quirk)
  • Should be a fine brandy in there... (Vintage Collection, +4 Wine)
  • Spare parts are useful parts (Broken Clock, Trinket)
  • How strange! It's cold as ice... (Formless Sculpture, pos Quirk)
  • I reckon the ol' shoulder still has it! (Forgotten Vault, pos Quirk & Food)
  • A prisoner of conscience, perhaps? (Thought Experiment, pos Quirk)
  • Bells. I hear bells when I look at it. (Memories of a Dream, pos Quirk & stress/stress heal)

Exiting Academic's Study[ | ]

  • TBA

Cultist Encounter Success[ | ]

  • TBA

Cultist Encounter Retreat[ | ]

  • TBA

Tangle Lair Success[ | ]

  • TBA

Tangle Lair Retreat[ | ]

  • TBA

Foetor Lair Success[ | ]

  • TBA

Foetor Lair Retreat[ | ]

  • TBA

Sprawl Lair Success[ | ]

  • TBA

Sprawl Lair Retreat[ | ]

  • TBA

Shroud Lair Success[ | ]

  • TBA

Shroud Lair Retreat[ | ]

  • TBA

Exiting Oblivion's Ingress[ | ]

  • Drive the bastards back to their hole!

Exiting Academic's Cache[ | ]

  • TBA

Syphilis[ | ]

  • Never seen a cow jump over anything!
  • What are these spots before my eyes?!
  • Agh, my head throbs...!
  • Fetch me a wet rag, mother...!

Smallpox[ | ]

  • This itching is going to drive me mad!
  • *furious scratching*
  • My skin, it cracks and bleeds!
  • Will this itching never cease?!

Coughing Fit[ | ]

  • *desperate wheezing*
  • Khkk... let me catch my breath...
  • *cough cough cough*
  • *dry, hacking cough*

Harvest Child[ | ]

  • A bite for the ol' constitution... (Move due to debuff)
  • I could march for miles! (Ate either meat)

Body of Work - Face Your Failure[ | ]

  • This is the only victory that counts! (Being hovered over)
  • I swore to give it my last. Here I am (Being hovered over)
  • I'm sorry, comrade. But I am no longer that man (Being chosen)
  • Spectres of regret, give me your worst! (Being chosen)
  • I'll do right by you lot. I promise (Defeating Failure)

Travelling Stress Heal[ | ]

  • Perhaps there is hope for us yet...
  • We are not so dissimilar...
  • I accept you. We all do.
  • Chin up, shoulders back. We can do this.
  • The road is tough but we're going to make it.
  • Let us share tales of merrier times.
  • Come what may, we are united!
  • Hang in there.
  • Can I get you anything?
  • It's a long road, but we've got each other.
  • Want to share? I've got extra...
  • You're even tougher than you look.
  • I'm glad you're here, for what it's worth.
  • You're going to live. I won't hear otherwise.
  • At least we aren't facing this alone.
  • Maybe all hope is not lost...
  • There are times I almost feel hopeful.
  • I had a pleasant dream, for once...
  • Whatever comes, we are united.
  • Perhaps we'll find glory after all...
  • This world is worth saving.
  • We are making a difference out there.
  • Hope is seductive, isn't it?
  • We're making good time.
  • If this is my fate, I'm content.
  • All is not lost.
  • We will best these fiends!

Travelling Stress Damage[ | ]

  • Buffoon!
  • We're not going to make it, are we?
  • Everywhere, the world comes undone...
  • Stuck in a coach with the likes of you - feh.
  • I'm hungry and tired!
  • This cursed coach is a bouncing racket!
  • Let me out of this blasted coach!
  • Here we are, four corpses in a rolling coffin...
  • I can't bear to look out the window...
  • It's like a nightmare out there.
  • Like rats in a trap...
  • What if it's all for nothing...?
  • Can I really trust you to have my back...?
  • Can't sleep. Awful food. Worse company.
  • A waking nightmare...
  • We never seem to make any progress...
  • Just leave me by the roadside.
  • This was all a mistake...!
  • We're driving in circles...
  • Are we lost?
  • This is not the life I dreamt for myself...
  • Everywhere we pass - ruin, destruction...
  • Fools, fools we are...
  • We were damned before we set off.
  • Why us? Why me?
  • I'm not crying...! Look away!
  • I grow so weary of this fight.
  • Would it be so bad to give in...?
  • Is it cowardly that my resolve wanes...?

Safe path[ | ]

  • Some downtime, it seems...
  • *Deep, rumbling snores*
  • Finally, the terrain is on our side.

Rough Patch path[ | ]

  • Brace up, you lot!
  • There are worse discomforts!
  • Cease yer whining!
  • Still better than walkin'!

Hazard path[ | ]

  • Shields to the windows!
  • They may be lurking...!

Oblivion Tear[ | ]

  • G-get back - get away!
  • The horrors of war were nothing...!
  • Their sad, sunken eyes...!
  • T-take out my other eye, HURRY!

Trivia[ | ]

  • The Man-at-Arms is one of the eleven Heroes returning from Darkest Dungeon, and one of the first nine Heroes to be available in the sequel.[1]
  • The predetermined name of the Man-at-Arms is Barristan, possibly a reference to a character from the book series A Song of Ice and Fire (uncited).

References[ | ]


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