Dwarven Smithing is a smithing style that increases knockdown power and knockdown resistance in Dragon's Dogma 2 (DD2). Learn how to unlock Dwarven Smithing, its related quests and NPCs, and how to enhance equipment with it.

How to Unlock Dwarven Smithing

How to Get Dwarven Smithing (2 Methods)
Complete Steeled Resolve, Blazing Forge (mid-game in Bakbattahl) Complete Put a Spring in Thy Step (late game in Agamen Volcanic Island)

Complete Steeled Resolve, Blazing Forge

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Steeled Resolve, Blazing Forge is started in Brokkr's Smithy in Bakbattahl after completing Dulled Steel, Cold Forge.

Speak with Brokkr to start the quest involving finding Sara at the Mountain Base Cave, escorting her back to Brokkr, and reporting to Roman.

After finishing the quest, Sara will now offer to enhance your equipment with the Dwarven Smithing style.

Steeled Resolve, Blazing Forge Walkthrough

Complete Put a Spring in Thy Step

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Put a Spring in Thy Step is started at the Windwalker's Home in Agamen Volcanic Island. This location is near Drabnir's Grotto.

Talking to Gautstafr will initiate the quest. Complete his questline involving escorting him to the Hot Spring. This will also lead you to unlocking the Magick Archer vocation from Cliodhana.

Once complete, speak to Gautstafr again at the Windwalker's Home to find that he can now offer to enhance your equipment with the Dwarven Smithing style.

Put a Spring in Thy Step Walkthrough

How to Enhance with Dwarven Smithing

Bring the Required Materials

Dwarven Smithing Style
A style of smithing conducted in a forge lit by lava. Imbues weapons with the ability to make foes flinch, and renders armor more resistant to solid blows.
Capable NPCs
Sara	Gautstafr

Like other smithing styles such as Vermundian, Battahli, and Elven, using the Dwarven Smithing Style requires materials and Gold.

You can enhance your equipment by providing the necessary materials and paying a set amount of gold in any armorer or blacksmith.

How to Enhance Equipment

Dwarven Smithing Benefits

Increased Knockdown Power and Resistance

*Strength or Magick will increase depending on the weapon (if raw, magickal, or both).

In exchange for a weight increase, Dwarven Smithing is the best choice for increasing Knockdown Power and Knockdown Resistance, both of which are helpful against tough enemies. This works best for high knockdown power weapons such as Hammers.

Knockdown Power will make it easier to immobilize enemies and give openings for finishing blows, and Knockdown Resistance will ensure that you are not stunned by multiple attacks.

What is Knockdown Power?

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