Gransys is filled with many dangerous monsters that can easily catch players by surprise when playingDragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen. Every encounter is a matter of life and death, especially for new adventurers who are yet to find their footing.
Ogres are especially hard to beat early on, yet the difficulty of fighting one is part ofwhat’s madeDragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisentimeless. If you’re having trouble beating these monsters, here’s a quick guide going over their behaviors and weaknesses.
How to Beat Ogres in Dragon’s Dogma
It’s important to note that ogres are very dangerous early on. Players will usually encounter their first ogre while they are stillseverely undergeared and underleveled. If you’ve just arrived inGran Sorenand find the ogres inside the Ancient Quarry or the forests north of it, do your best tosneak past them, as chances are high that you won’t be able to beat them without exhausting all your supplies.
Once you do feel confident enough in your equipment and character stats,aim for an ogre’s faceregardless ofwhat vocation you’re using. If you’re a melee fighter, usejump attacksorskills that can knock it down, such as the Fighter’s Shield Bash or the Warrior’s Pommel Strike. If you’re an archer, aim for the face, and try to use eitherBlast or Poison Arrowsto deal more damage. Mages should use fire spells and inflict debuffs likeTorporandSleep. When an ogre tries to protect its face,use heavy-hitting attackslike Indomitable Lash and Mighty Bend to break its guard.
A good general tactic for fighting ogres is to throw Skulls at them to inflict theCurse debuff, which reduces the damage they deal while increasing the damage they take. you may usually find skulls inside caves and catacombs. Make use of other throwables and consumables to make the fight easier.
