Best Fighter Build in Dark and Darker

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Amongst Dark and Darker‘s many Classes, Fighter is the master of arms. Adept in many areas of combat, they can act as a stalwart shield for their allies and an unrelenting axe against their foes. However, that doesn’t mean they don’t have their shortcomings! Safely Extract from perilous dungeons with this Class with our best Dark and Darker Fighter build guide below.

Dark and Darker: Fighter Build Overview

A Fighter is the best Class that you can use the learn the ins and out of Dark and Darker. They can hold their own in both PvE or PvP scenarios, thanks to their wide gear selection. Swords, spears, shields, bows, armor, you name it. But Fighter starts out with limited gear and can’t access Spells, so it will take time to get stronger. This Class is one of the slowest ones, too, so holster your weapon often outside of fights.

Some of their Skills, while powerful, have limited use and have to be refilled at a Campfire. Although blocking and parrying can feel difficult to perform, no thanks to the game’s directional-based attacks, they’re a potent defensive tool. You can use Shield to block melee attacks and projectiles, including Spells. With that in mind, Dark and Darker Fighter is easy to pick up but takes proper planning and control to master.

Pros:

A very versatile Class
Easy to use
Can use a Shield as well as a variety of weapons and armor
Somewhat tanky

Cons:

Not particularly good at a specific role
Takes time to build
Blocking and parrying is hard to master
Can’t use Spells

Fighter Best Build

Perks and Skills

In Dark and Darker, the Fighter level cap is Level 15 and you can pick a new Perk every five levels. That means at Level 15, you can only have a total of four Perks equipped.

Best Perks for a Fighter Build in Dark and Darker

Perk Name	Description
Swift	Reduces the base movement speed penalty from equipped armor by -20% Extremely useful when wearing Heavy Armor Combine with Sprint Skill
Weapon Mastery	All primary and secondary weapons are available regardless of class requirements Physical Power Bonus is decreased by -10% for non-native weapons Fun for experimenting with playstyle or for backup weapons in a pinch
Defense Expert	Increases Armor Rating acquired from armor by 10% Great with Plate Armor, giving absolute defense
Projectile Resist	Increases Projectile Resistance by +10% Buffs your defense against sudden ranged attacks

Those are the best bread-and-butter Perks for an all-rounder Fighter in Dark and Darker. If you don’t need Bow or other non-native weapons, you can swap Weapon Mastery with something else:

Combo Attack:
- Land two consecutive attacks within 2 seconds to gain a +10% increased Physical Power Bonus for 2 seconds
- Most enemies need more than three hits to be killed, so it should proc often
Barricade:
- Gain +15% additional flat Physical Damage Reduction when blocking
- Good Perk for a Tank Fighter build in a squad
Counterattack:
- Successful block grants +10% increased Move Speed Bonus and +10% additional flat Action Speed for 3 seconds
- Good Perk for an offensive Tank Fighter build in a squad

Best Skills for a Fighter Build in Dark and Darker

Perk Name	Description
Sprint	Gain +50 flat Move Speed for 6 seconds. 28 seconds cooldown Extremely useful when wearing Heavy Armor Combine with Swift Perk
Adrenaline Rush	Grants an additional flat +25% Action Speed for 8 seconds Be careful of the 4 seconds -8% Action Speed and -4% Move Speed Bonus debuff
Second Wind	Heals 50% of Max HP over 12 seconds Removes Adrenaline Rush debuff Takes time to heal so be mindful of your surroundings Has to be refilled at a Campfire

Gear

A Fighter in Dark and Darker cannot use any Spells to harass or keep a safe distance against their enemies, both AI or players. For that reason, carrying a ranged weapon is a must. Obviously, a Crossbow or Longbow will be extremely useful. But a polearm like a Spear and Halberd, while having shorter reach, is also a great option.

For a defensive option, you’ll want to get Heater or Round Shield. With full Plate Armor to help you withstand most physical attacks. Falchion and Hatchet are great one-handed companions for when you use a Shield. Grab a Zweihander or Felling Axe if you want to stagger enemies with two-handed weapons. Making a “tanky, less agile Rogue” build is also a fun experiment. Try using Dual Wield and Slayer Perks, then wield Arming Sword and Plate Armor.