The combat in Dragon's Dogma is pretty basic, to a certain degree. There are Light and Heavy attacks, as well as the ability to jump and evade enemy attacks. The player can equip a variety of weapons, such as swords and bows, as well as even fight unarmed. Depending on the character's vocation, he/she will have abilities at their disposal.
The one special ability for every character is the Grab mechanic. Since the player will be fighting all kind of creatures, some of which are a lot bigger, the player can grab onto these enemies and do all sorts of actions. They can climb the enemies and do more advanced attacks, such as striking more vital spots. With this mechanic, you get the feeling of fighting a giant boss.
Fighter
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Mage
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Strider
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