Dragoon (Stranger of Paradise)

The Dragoon is an Advanced Job in Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin, and is available after unlocking the corresponding nodes in the Lancer and Marauder Job Trees. In addition, it is available to Sophia after clearing the "Memories of Wind" main mission. Leveling this job is required unlock the Liberator and Breaker expert jobs.
Dragoon is a heavy-damage dealing job capable of clearing HP and break gauges alike with ease and evading enemy attacks with its signature Jump job action. This job serves as a good means of a precision-focused playstyle that benefits from targeting enemy weaknesses and can still provide ample MP in combat. To aid in this playstyle, the Dragoon's passives include Soul Shielding MP recovery, additional damage in targeting weaknesses, and the unique ability to soul burst from any action ability outside of Lightbringer provided the player meets the Dragon's Might Affinity requirement.
==Abilities==
===Job Action===
Ability	MP Cost	Description 	Movie
 	100 	[Attack Type: Pierce][Stat Bonus: Agility]Leap high into the air, then descend quickly and deal piercing damage.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot.	
The Dragoon's job action is the signature Jump ability, causing the player character to leap into the air and descend quickly to deal heavy piercing damage. This action is good for evading enemy attacks, although it is weak on its own. Upon obtaining the job's mastery ability, this action can even strike enemy from a great distance away similar to the Lancer.
===Command Ability===
Ability	Job Points	MP Cost	Required Ability to Unlock	Description 	Movie
 	5 	100 	Backstab 	Recover HP and MP whenever exploiting an enemy's weakness for a certain amount of time.	
The Dragoon obtains the Lancet support ability, which causes the player to recover HP and MP whenever exploiting an enemy's weaknesses upon activation. This ability is great for most jobs as it's MP building stacks with other skills and spells to create a feedback loop in MP management, so long as the player is targeting an enemy's weakness by magic or physical means.
===Combo Abilities===
Ability	Type 	Job Points	MP Cost	Required Ability to Unlock	Description 	Movie
 	Lance Combo	3 	100 	Dragoon Affinity +10% 	[Attack Type: Pierce][Stat Bonus: Strength]Impale an enemy on your spear with a piercing attack that knocks enemies back.[Link 1 Ability]Can be set to >. 	
 	Lance Combo	7 	100 	Run Through 	[Attack Type: Pierce][Element: Lightning][Stat Bonus: Strength/Intellect]Assail an enemy with multiple lightning-imbued attacks.[Link 2 Ability]Can be set to >>. 	
 	Lance Combo	7 	100 	Run Through 	[Attack Type: Strike][Element: Lightning][Stat Bonus: Strength/Intellect]Leap high into the air and strike enemies with a lightning-based attack.[Link 3 Ability]Can be set to >>>.	
===Combo Effects===
Ability 	Job Points	Required Ability to Unlock	Description
Crippling Strike	7 	Lancet 	[Weapon Type: Lance][Charged Attack Link]Enhances abilities set to Hold >.Increases break damage dealt.
Run Through 	5 	Jump Mastery 	[Weapon Type: Lance][Forward Attack Link]Enhances abilities set to + (Weapon Skill) > .Greatly reduces the enemy's max break gauge on impact.
Despite the Dragoon having access to the three heavy weapons of the game, the greatsword, axe, and lance, it is recommended that the player character equips the Lance, as it compounds with Jump's piercing nature and receives the most bonuses from the Dragoon's combos to increase break damage and greatly reduce max break gauges.
===Job Passives===
Ability 	Job Points	Required Ability to Unlock 	Description
Dragoon Affinity +10% 	1 	Jump 	Increases dragoon job affinity.
Soul Shield MP Recovery +12.5%	3 	Dragoon Affinity +10% 	Increases MP recovery from a successful soul shield.
Lightbringer Duration +14.6% 	9 	Crippling Strike 	Increases duration of lightbringer.
Soul Shield MP Recovery +19.9%	11 	Lightbringer Duration +14.6%	Increases MP recovery from a successful soul shield.
Physical Damage +2.9% 	9 	Crippling Strike 	Increases physical damage dealt.
Lightbringer Duration +4.6% 	1 	Jump 	Increases duration of lightbringer.
Dragoon Affinity +15% 	2 	Lightbringer Duration +4.6% 	Increases dragoon job affinity.
 	3 	Lightbringer Duration +4.6% 	Hold to move forward while jumping.
Dragoon Affinity +25% 	7 	Run Through 	Increases dragoon job affinity.
Physical Damage +2.9% 	9 	Vanquish 	Increases physical damage dealt.
===Job Unlocks===
These nodes lead to the following Expert Jobs/Job Classes:
Ability 	Type 	Required Ability to Unlock	Description
New Job: Liberator	Job Unlock 	Physical Damage +2.9% 	Partial unlock for the Liberator Job. Also requires a similar ability in the Warrior Job Tree.
New Job: Breaker 	Job Unlock 	Physical Damage +2.9% 	Partial unlock for the Breaker Job. Also requires a similar abilities in the Samurai and Berserker Job Trees.
New Class: 	Class Unlock	All Dragoon tree abilities	Unlocks the Evocation Class for Dragoon, Holy Dragoon . Only available in the Trials of the Dragon King DLC
New Class: 	Class Unlock	All Dragoon tree abilities	Unlocks the Ultima Class for Dragoon, Deist Dragoon . Only available in the Trials of the Dragon King DLC
===Class Trees===
Introduced in the Trials of the Dragon King DLC, These classes are unlocked after visiting Bahamut's Cave and completing the "A Token of Courage and Strength" conversation with Bahamut and the abilities thereof can be bought by using Rat Tails which are accumulated by completing missions on the Bahamut difficulty onward and purchasing them from the Bahamut Exchange Shop via Dragon Treasures:
======Holy Dragoon======
Ability 	Type 	Rat Tails	Required Ability to Unlock 	Description
 	Job Action 	— 	All Dragoon tree abilities 	Jump+[Class Change Effect: Evocation]Can now be activated while evading. In addition, fills the break gauge on activation.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot.
Agility +7 	Passive 	2 	Hyper Jump 	Increases agility.
HP +200 	Passive 	6 	Agility +7 	Increases HP by 200.
Spirit +6 	Passive 	8 	HP +200 	Increases spirit.
Dragoon Master Points +3 	Passive 	13 	Spirit +6 	Increases dragoon master points acquired.
Status Ailment Resistance +18.0% 	Passive 	8 	HP +200 	Increases resistance to status ailments.
Intellect +5 	Passive 	10 	Status Ailment Resistance +18.0% 	Increases intellect.
Ruinous Tactic 	Combo Ability Effects	16 	Intellect +5 	[Weapon Type: Axe][Forward Attack Link]Enhances abilities set to + (Weapon Skill) > .Greatly reduces the enemy's max break gauge on impact.
Strength +7 	Passive 	2 	Hyper Jump 	Increases strength.
Break +160 	Passive 	6 	Strength +7 	Increases break by 160.
Luck +6 	Passive 	8 	Break +160 	Increases luck.
Stamina +5 	Passive 	10 	Luck +6 	Increases stamina.
Gallant Greataxe 	Combo Ability Effects	16 	Stamina +5 	[Weapon Type: Axe][1st Link]Enhances abilities set to >.Increases break damage dealt.
Elemental Vulnerability Resistance +40.0%	Passive 	10 	Luck +6 	Increases magic vulnerability resistances.
Dragoon Master Points +3 	Passive 	15 	Elemental Vulnerability Resistance +40.0%	Increases dragoon master points acquired.
======Deist Dragoon ======
Ability 	Type 	Rat Tails	Required Ability to Unlock 	Description
 	Job Action 	— 	All Dragoon tree abilities 	Jump+[Class Change Effect: Ultima]Strengthens attack type, bypassing enemy resistances and making weaknesses easier to exploit. The greater distance you jump, the more damage you will deal.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot.
Agility +7 	Passive 	2 	Boost Jump 	Increases agility.
HP +200 	Passive 	6 	Agility +7 	Increases HP by 200.
Spirit +6 	Passive 	8 	HP +200 	Increases spirit.
Dragoon Master Points +3 	Passive 	13 	Spirit +6 	Increases dragoon master points acquired.
Status Ailment Resistance +18.0% 	Passive 	8 	HP +200 	Increases resistance to status ailments.
Intellect +5 	Passive 	10 	Status Ailment Resistance +18.0% 	Increases intellect.
Winning Strategy 	Combo Ability Effects	16 	Intellect +5 	[Weapon Type: Greatsword][Forward Attack Link]Enhances abilities set to + (Weapon Skill) > .Greatly reduces the enemy's max break gauge on impact.
Strength +7 	Passive 	2 	Boost Jump 	Increases strength.
Break +160 	Passive 	6 	Strength +7 	Increases break by 160.
Luck +6 	Passive 	8 	Break +160 	Increases luck.
Stamina +5 	Passive 	10 	Luck +6 	Increases stamina.
Fierce Struggle 	Combo Ability Effects	16 	Stamina +5 	[Weapon Type: Greatsword][Charged Attack Link]Enhances abilities set to [Hold Attack]>.Increases break damage dealt.
Elemental Vulnerability Resistance +40.0%	Passive 	10 	Luck +6 	Increases magic vulnerability resistances.
Dragoon Master Points +3 	Passive 	15 	Elemental Vulnerability Resistance +40.0%	Increases dragoon master points acquired.
Focused Thrust 	Combo Ability Effects	16 	Elemental Vulnerability Resistance +40.0%	[Weapon Type: Lance][Parry Link]Enhances abilities set to After Parry: .Guarantees a critical hit.
===Job Affinity bonuses===
Most weapons and items of clothing have a certain percentage of Job Affinity for a certain job. By combining them together and raising this percentage, the character may not only gain extra EXP to that Job, but also unlock abilities and bonuses to their stats. The bonuses for the Dragoon Job Affinity are:
Name 	Job Ability Percentages	Description
Dragoon's Wisdom I 	20% 	Increases the corresponding stat(s).Agility+2
Dragoon's Wisdom II 	30% 	Increases the corresponding stat(s).Strength+2Agility+2
Target Weakness Bonus I 	50% 	Increases break damage dealt when targeting enemy weaknesses by 5.9%
Dragoon's Wisdom III 	80% 	Increases the corresponding stat(s).HP+25Strength+4Agility+4
Target Weakness Bonus II	120% 	Increases break damage dealt when targeting enemy weaknesses by 9.8%
Dragoon's Wisdom IV 	160% 	Increases the corresponding stat(s).HP+50Strength+6Agility+6
 	250% 	Enemies defeated by an action ability will be finished with a soul burst.
 	400% 	Increases attack speed while lightbringer is active.
 	600% 	Recover HP and MP whenever exploiting an enemy's weakness.Also enhances the effects of Dragoon's Wisdom.
Dragoon's Essence 	800% 	Enhances the effects of Dragoon's Wisdom, and also boosts stats based on your affinity.
==Gameplay==
The Dragoon is a one of the more versatile jobs that can lead to more break-oriented damage towards your enemies with its abundance of piercing damage, innate MP regeneration through its affinity bonuses, and general agility through the Jump ability for dodging attacks and targeting specific enemies on the field. It serves as a powerhouse damage dealer of the game's jobs as it has the most build potential.
===Strengths=== 
*Break Damage. Extremely high spike damage potential.
*Targeting Weaknesses. Dragoon is able to target an enemy's weakness innately and draw MP from them.
*Agility. One of the highest Agility growths in the game and compounds well with its Strength stat, leading do great general and break damage.
===Weaknesses=== 
*Low defenses. The Dragoon won't survive long while under heavy damage.
*Replaceability. At high levels, it is far easier and more efficient to use the Breaker job for its absurd Strength damage and use of the same weapons.
===Stats===
The Dragoon gives an equal amount of stat growth toward Strength and Agility, providing great physical damage and great critical damage.
Job Stat Rating and Growth by Level
Stat 	Rating	Lvl 1	Lvl 30	Lvl 55	Lvl 80	Lvl 99	Lvl 120	Lvl 135	Lvl 150+
HP 	C 	1355 	1788 	1933 	2046 	2140 	2269 	2359 	2449
Strength 	A 	19 	22 	34 	34 	34 	34 	34 	34
Agility 	B 	17 	20 	32 	32 	32 	32 	32 	32
Stamina 	D 	15 	18 	28 	28 	28 	28 	28 	28
Intellect	D 	15 	18 	28 	28 	28 	28 	28 	28
Spirit 	D 	15 	18 	28 	28 	28 	28 	28 	28
Luck 	C 	16 	18 	30 	30 	30 	30 	30 	30
==Recommended Subjobs==
===Hunter===
Hunter is an excellent support job for any physical job, especially those that deal in Agility. Analyze is helpful to bolster your attacks for the Dragoon's damage output by further bypassing resistances. This can also aid in MP management should the Dragoon have the Lancet support ability at the ready.
===Ninja===
Ninja is the most common support job for any job. Utsusemi is helpful to avoid any attack when the Duelist gains the greatest enmity or in case they need to Provoke enemies to save other party members, making it very useful when tackling higher level enemies who can kill with one attack.
===Monk===
Monk probably remains the most popular support job at any level. The Monk's stats compliment Dragoons well and provide a moderate boost in total HP and means of quick attacks in melee combat. In addition, the Monk's Focus ability is useful for total damage output and damage mitigation.
===Red Mage===
Red Mage synergises well with the Dragoon for its capacity for both physical and magic damage in addition to MP mitigation. The Dragoon's evasive playstyle compliments the Red Mage's stationary job action well and provide a boost in powerful attacks paired with the job's buffs with extensive durations.
==Recommended Weapon Abilities==
===Lances===
Ability	MP Cost	Description 	Required Weapon/Affinity
 	100 	[Attack Type: Pierce][Stat Bonus: Agility]Assail foes with multiple piercing attacks that send them flying.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot. 	Any Lance
 	100 	[Attack Type: Slash][Stat Bonus: Strength/Agility]Leap high into the air with a slash, knocking enemies back.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot. 	HalberdWind SpearDragon WhiskerSpear Master Affinity
 	100 	[Attack Type: Pierce][Stat Bonus: Strength/Agility]Leap high into the air and then pierce the earth with your lance. High critical bonus.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot. 	HalberdWind SpearDragon WhiskerSpear Master Affinity
 	200 	[Attack Type: Strike][Stat Bonus: Strength/Stamina]Strike the enemy repeatedly with your lance, knocking them down.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot. 	PartisanBlitz LanceRadiant LanceSpear Master Affinity
 	100~ 	[Attack Type: Slash][Stat Bonus: Agility]Spin around, slashing any enemies caught by your weapon. Hold for successive attacks.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot. 	Heavy LanceDragoon LanceHighwindSpear Master Affinity
 	100 	[Attack Type: Pierce][Element: Lightning][Stat Bonus: Intellect/Agility]Fling your lance at an enemy while backstepping, dealing piercing lightning damage.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot. 	LonginusAstos's ShadeAny Artifact or Relic Lance after clearing Floor 12Spear Master Affinity
 	100 	[Attack Type: Slash/Pierce/Strike][Stat Bonus: Stamina/Strength]A three-stage attack that hits an enemy with slash, pierce, and strike damage in quick succession.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot.	LonginusAstos's ShadeAny Artifact or Relic Lance after clearing Floor 12Spear Master Affinity
===Axes===
Ability	MP Cost	Description 	Required Weapon/Affinity
 	200 	[Attack Type: Slash][Stat Bonus: Stamina]Swing your weapon in a circle, dealing heavy damage and launching enemies into the air. Hold to increase the attack's power.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot.	Battle AxeDestroyerOgrekillerAxe Master Affinity
 	200 	[Attack Type: Slash][Stat Bonus: Stamina]Swing your axe in a series of rapid circles. Hold to increase the attack's power.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot. 	Battle AxeDestroyerOgrekillerAxe Master Affinity
 	200 	[Attack Type: Strike][Stat Bonus: Strength]Fling your axe at the enemy in a series of striking attacks. Hold to increase the attack's power.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot. 	AbyssArmageddon AxeAny Artifact or Relic Axe after clearing Floor 12Axe Master Affinity
===Greatswords===
Ability	MP Cost	Description 	Required Weapon/Affinity
 	200 	[Attack Type: Slash][Stat Bonus: Strength/Agility]Leap at an enemy while spinning.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot. 	ClaymoreDefenderDurandalGreatsword Master Affinity
 	100 	[Attack Type: Slash][Stat Bonus: Strength/Agility]Attack with a series of area effect slash attacks that cover a large distance.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot. 	ClaymoreDefenderDurandalGreatsword Master Affinity
 	100 	[Attack Type: Pierce][Stat Bonus: Strength/Stamina]Ready your weapon before lunging forward with a piercing attack. Hold to increase the attack's power.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot.	Barbarian's SwordRagnarokGreatsword Master Affinity
 	200 	[Attack Type: Slash][Stat Bonus: Agility/Strength]Lunge forward and knock your enemy into the air with a slashing blow.[Any Link]Can be set to any link ability slot. 	Lionheart's SwordKnight of CorneliaAny Artifact or Relic Greatsword after clearing Floor 12Greatsword Master Affinity
==Etymology==
Category:Jobs in Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin