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Final Fantasy Origin - Dragoon Builds
Dragoon is one of the advanced Jobs that can be accessed in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins. Read on to find out more about this Job, its best builds, and which Equipment Effects to go after to maximize Jack's potential!

Dragoon Guides
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All-Out Attack Build

Stranger of Paradise - Dragoon All-Out Attack Build
This build maximizes the Dragoon's potential as a DPS juggernaut. Its long reach with the Lance is supported with a cast of commands, passives, and equipment effects that bolster its break gauge depleting capabilities.

Best Abilities Loadout

Combo Ability Setup

No. Ability Button Commands
1 CycloneCyclone
(Lancer Ability)
R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
2 VanquishVanquish
R1 > R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
3 Aerial BreakAerial Break
R1 > R1 > R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger

Command Ability Setup

Best Commands
LunaticLunatic Blood WeaponBlood Weapon SwaybackSwayback
  • Lunatic: Greatly increases attack speed at the cost of break gauge auto recovery while the buff is active. This is an excellent command ability for Dragoons as all combo abilities have long combos.
  • Blood Weapon: Blood Weapon is a good way to restore HP through offense, as the restored HP is based on damage dealt during the buff's duration.
  • Swayback: A great compliment to Lunatic. Swayback lets you regain your Break Gauge despite having Lunatic on, allowing you to maintain the buff and offensive at the same time.

Passive and Effect Priorities

Best Passives and Effects
Crippling StrikeCrippling Strike Run ThroughRun Through Soul Shield: MP Recovery +19.9%Soul Shield: MP Recovery +19.9%
  • Crippling Strike: Crippling Strike enhances your Link 1 combo by increasing the break damage dealt. This makes Cylone absolutely shred even the toughest of break gauges when used during Lunatic's duration.
  • Run Through: A straightforward passive that affects your forward attack combo. This passive greatly reduces the enemy's max break gauge, improving your Jump or Wild Thrust's effectiveness.
  • Soul Shield: MP Recovery +19.9%: Aggressive builds will always require players to stay within melee range during fights, which often leads to high Soul Shield usage. Bolster it's MP recovery by grabbing this passive as soon as possible.

Recommended Equipment Effects

Equipment Effects
・Physical Damage Dealt ( + )
・Soul Shield: MP Recovery ( + )
・Break Damage Dealt ( + )
・MP Recovery Rate with Normal Attack ( + )

We recommend going all-out on offensive stats to compliment the Dragoon's aggressive playstyle. This effect setup ensures that your damage maintains an optimal level regardless of the target. MP Regeneration through normal attacks and soul shields results in increased DPS as well, as they allow you to activate combo and command abilities more often.

Best Job Synergies and Pairings

Berserker Job

BerserkerBerserker Available Weapon(s) Shield?
Greatsword
Axe
Cannot use shields
Basic Info The Berserker is one the tankiest damage output with access to both the greatsword and the axe. They also have the Berserk ability that temporarily increases their strength even further at the expense of the ability to use potions.

Berserker is an amazing compliment to the Dragoon as both encourage aggressive playstyles with their damage-focused abilities. Transitioning between both jobs is seemless as they both only have one objective: Deplete Break Gauges as fast as possible.
Berserker Guide: How to Use Berserker

Monk Job

MonkMonk Available Weapon(s) Shield?
Knuckles
Mace
Lance
Cannot use shields
Basic Info The Monk is a combination of the Pugilist and the Lancer. A specialized hand-to-hand combatant; the Monk has the ability to recover HP and refill their break gauge at the cost of MP.

Pairing Dragoon with the Monk results in a more balanced build overall. Its Focus ability lets you regain Break Gauge and a bit of HP. It's high-speed attacks with Knuckles helps out with regaining MP at a solid rate as well.
Monk Guide: How to Use Monk

Dragoon Job Info

General Info

Dragoon Info
DragoonDragoon
Info The Dragoon is a master of evasion and heavy damage. This job class allows you to jump high in the air to evade enemy attacks and then land on the enemy dealing greater damage.
Job Action Jump: Leap high into the air, then descend quickly and deal piercing damage.
Level Advanced
Usable Weapon Greatsword
Lance
Axe
Shield? Cannot use Shields

Dragoon Guide: How to Use Dragoon

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