Dagas/Gameplay (strong)

Dagas
Driver	any
Gender	Male
Type	Humanoid
Weapon	Greataxe

This article is about Dagas's gameplay in this specific game. For information on the character in general, see Dagas.

Dagas is a Rare Blade in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. This stronger version of Dagas is unlocked upon engaging in battle with the Arrogant Behemoth during his Blade Quest, Lost Kingdom.

Stats

General stats

Element	Fire
Weapon class	Greataxe
Default weapon	Primitive Axe
Cooldown time	23.33s
Aux Core Slots	3
Merc Group name	6th Royal Legion
Base strength	5

Stat modifiers

Physical defense	+15%
Ether defense	+15%
Maximum HP	+0%
Strength	+0%
Ether	+0%
Dexterity	+0%
Agility	+0%

Affinity modifiers

Base affinity	500
Affinity gain	±0%
Affinity loss	+10%

Favorite items

Categories	Seafood
	Art
Items	Aromalocaris Sauté
	Black Flower Field

Skills

Specials

Level	Name	Description
	Flame Crown	Calmly draw near the enemy and perform intense slashing attacks.
	Tyrant Crush	Pursue a downed enemy with a kick and perform spinning slashes.
	Kaiser Flare	Spread maximum ether and incinerate everything.
	Blazing Conquest	Slowly build up energy to burn the enemy to a crisp.

Blade Arts

Name	Probability	Recharge	Description
Arts Plus	50%	18.75s	Boosts power of next Driver Art.
Critical Up	75%	15s	Increases critical hit rate.

Battle Skills

Name	Effect
Gold Effect	Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 60-100%.
Kaiser Zone	Increases damage and AOE of party attacks by 80-120% at max Affinity.
Regal Presence	Increases Blade Combo damage by 20-60%.

Field Skills

Name	Description
Nopon Wisdom	Knowledge related to Nopon. Decode writing, speak Nopon, etc.
Mineralogy	Knowledge related to minerals.
Ancient Wisdom	Knowledge of ancient civilizations. Used to decode writing, etc.

Affinity Chart

		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
Key affinity condition		(unlocked)	Increase Trust. (x100)	Increase Trust. (x1,100)	Increase Trust. (x3,300)	Increase Trust. (x7,800)
Reward text			We have made our first step toward rebuilding my kingdom.	This is far from the extent of my power.	The sooner my kingdom can be rebuilt, the better.	I hope you will redouble your efforts in the name of rebuilding my kingdom.
Reward			Compassion x200	Compassion x300	Compassion x500	Compassion x800
Flame Crown	Effect	Increases damage dealt to aquatic organisms by 60%.	Increases damage dealt to aquatic organisms by 70%.	Increases damage dealt to aquatic organisms by 80%.	Increases damage dealt to aquatic organisms by 90%.	Increases damage dealt to aquatic organisms by 100%.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Use Flame Crown. (x10)	Use Flame Crown. (x11)	Use Flame Crown. (x12)	Use Flame Crown. (x13)
	Reward text		Observe my refined technique.	Your efforts are most commendable. Perhaps next it should be my turn to come to your aid.	Allow me to demonstrate the true extent of my power.	You have my thanks for your efforts. Perhaps next time, I will demonstrate a majestic technique of my own.
	Reward		Justice x200	Justice x300	Justice x500	Justice x800
Tyrant Crush	Effect	Increases critical damage by 25%.	Increases critical damage by 40%.	Increases critical damage by 55%.	Increases critical damage by 70%.	Increases critical damage by 85%.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Use Tyrant Crush. (x7)	Use Tyrant Crush. (x8)	Use Tyrant Crush. (x9)	Use Tyrant Crush. (x10)
	Reward text		That one was no challenge for me. To tell the truth, you could probably have handled it alone.	I will erase this foe from my sight! Driver, lend me your aid.	Feel the force of my technique.	There is no foe I cannot slay!
	Reward		Justice x200	Justice x300	Justice x500	Justice x800
Kaiser Flare	Effect	Increases damage dealt by 100% when HP is 30% or less.	Increases damage dealt by 110% when HP is 30% or less.	Increases damage dealt by 120% when HP is 30% or less.	Increases damage dealt by 130% when HP is 30% or less.	Increases damage dealt by 150% when HP is 30% or less.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Use Kaiser Flare. (x5)	Use Kaiser Flare. (x6)	Use Kaiser Flare. (x7)	Use Kaiser Flare. (x8)
	Reward text		I have high hopes for you.	I swore to lend you my aid. Naturally I must play my part in battle.	I will make you regret the day you showed your face before me.	The time for frivolities is over. Behold the ultimate attack.
	Reward		Justice x200	Justice x300	Justice x500	Justice x800
		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
Kaiser Zone	Effect	Increases damage and AOE of party attacks by 80% at max Affinity.	Increases damage and AOE of party attacks by 90% at max Affinity.	Increases damage and AOE of party attacks by 100% at max Affinity.	Increases damage and AOE of party attacks by 110% at max Affinity.	Increases damage and AOE of party attacks by 120% at max Affinity.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Raise Affinity in combat. (x2)	Raise Affinity in combat. (x5)	Raise Affinity in combat. (x6)	Raise Affinity in combat. (x7)
	Reward text		It brings me great satisfaction to have such skilled and faithful retainers.	I will provide you with support. Do battle to your hearts' content.	You are my faithful retainers. I will lend my aid to protect you.	I feel my power has increased. You will see it too in our next battle!
	Reward		Bravery x200	Bravery x300	Bravery x500	Bravery x800
Regal Presence	Effect	Increases Blade Combo damage by 20%.	Increases Blade Combo damage by 30%.	Increases Blade Combo damage by 40%.	Increases Blade Combo damage by 50%.	Increases Blade Combo damage by 60%.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Collect insects. (Currently held items count toward total.) (x60)	Collect insects. (Currently held items count toward total.) (x70)	Collect insects. (Currently held items count toward total.) (x80)	Collect insects. (Currently held items count toward total.) (x100)
	Reward text		If you must collect these things, I will not stop you, but, ehm...	These insects...I must admit I find it difficult to accustom myself to the sight of them.	You say a king should fear nothing? Very well - it would not be right for me to flee from a challenge!	I have overcome my fear. Nothing remains in this world that can unsettle me.
	Reward		Bravery x200	Bravery x300	Bravery x500	Bravery x800
Gold Effect	Effect	Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 60%.	Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 70%.	Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 80%.	Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 90%.	Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 100%.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Help an incapacitated ally. (x5)	Finish an enemy. (x20)	Help an incapacitated ally. (x10)	Finish an enemy. (x40)
	Reward text		You really ought to be careful, you know. I won't always be here to rescue you!	Allow me to demonstrate one of my powers.	I am glad to have such a valuable retainer.	All of this serves one purpose - the goal of restoring my kingdom!
	Reward		Bravery x200	Bravery x300	Bravery x500	Bravery x800
		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
Nopon Wisdom	Effect	Knowledge related to Nopon. Decode writing, speak Nopon, etc.
	Condition	(unlocked)		Use Dagas's favorite pouch items. (Seafood category) (x4)		Acquire Treasure items through salvaging. (x10)
	Reward text			Is that all? I would prefer a more plentiful supply...		Allow me to demonstrate the breadth of my knowledge.
	Reward			Bravery x300		Bravery x800
Mineralogy	Effect	Knowledge related to minerals.
	Condition	(unlocked)		Acquire Ore items from the Collectibles list. (x25)		Acquire Ore items from the Collectibles list. (x30)
	Reward text			I doubt you can appreciate the luster of fine minerals as well as I.		Have you come to appreciate the subtle beauty of fine minerals?
	Reward			Bravery x300		Bravery x800
Ancient Wisdom	Effect	Knowledge of ancient civilizations. Used to decode writing, etc.
	Condition	(unlocked)		Acquire Mechanical items from the Collectibles list. (x25)	Acquire Treasure items through salvaging. (x7)
	Reward text			My intellect far surpasses that of commoners such as yourselves.	I see you require my intellect. Very well, a king must provide.
	Reward			Bravery x300	Bravery x500

Gallery

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  Dagas's strong Affinity Chart