Dromarch/Gameplay

Dromarch
Driver	Nia
Gender	Male
Type	Animal
Weapon	Twin Rings
Joins	Ancient Ship

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

Dromarch is Nia's Blade in Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

Stats

General stats

Element	Water
Weapon class	Twin Rings
Default weapon	Primitive Rings
Cooldown time	20.00s
Aux Core Slots	2
Merc Group name	Dromarch's Dragoons
Base strength	0

Stat modifiers

Physical defense	+5%
Ether defense	+35%
Maximum HP	+0%
Strength	+0%
Ether	+10%
Dexterity	+0%
Agility	+0%

Affinity modifiers

Base affinity	450
Affinity gain	±0%
Affinity loss	±0%

Favorite items

Categories	Meats
	Board Games
Items	Dried Sunfish
	Cedarwood Koto

Skills

Specials

Special	Lv.	Effect	Type	Dmg (Lv1)	Dmg (Max)	Hit mod	Critical mod	Description
Raging Tiger		Absorbs 60-100% of critical damage dealt as HP.	Physical	300	528	+0%	+25%	Slash repeatedly by unleashing your inner beast.
Aqua Wave		When landing a hit, restores 30-50% of damage dealt to the whole party.	Ether	360	580	+0%	+0%	Attack enemies and heal allies with a wave of ether.
Wild Roar		Spawns a small HP Potion on hit, with a 60-100% chance to spawn 2.	Ether	500	748	+0%	+0%	Shoot forward all ether collected by the rings.
Dark Maelstrom		Spawns a small HP Potion on hit, with a 100% chance to spawn 2.	Ether	1100 (+500)		+100%	+20%	Follow up Wild Roar with an overwhelming assault.
Dark Maelstrom		Spawns a small HP Potion on hit, with a 100% chance to spawn 2.	Physical	1100 (+500)		+100%	+20%	Follow up Wild Roar with an overwhelming assault.

Blade Arts

Name	Probability	Recharge	Description
Debuff Cancel	50%	15s	Cancels debuffs from enemies.
Accuracy Up	75%	20s	Increases accuracy.

Battle Skills

Name	Effect
Celestial Gift	Reduces Blade Combo damage received from enemies by 30-50%.
Howl of Calm	Adds 25-25% chance of restoring 4-12% HP after taking a hit.
River's Blessing	Restores 3-5% HP when using a Driver Art.

Field Skills

Name	Description
Water Mastery	The power of a Water Blade.
Botany	Knowledge related to plants.
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. (x1,600)	Increase Trust. (x4,600)	Increase Trust. (x10,600)
Reward text			I'm sure I still have a little room for improvement.	I still have room for improvement. But, still, let me show you what I can do.	I'm a little stronger now. I hope my performance will satisfy.	I feel that ultimate power is within my grasp!
Reward			Bravery x200	Bravery x300	Bravery x500	Bravery x800
Raging Tiger	Effect	Absorbs 60% of critical damage dealt as HP.	Absorbs 70% of critical damage dealt as HP.	Absorbs 80% of critical damage dealt as HP.	Absorbs 90% of critical damage dealt as HP.	Absorbs 100% of critical damage dealt as HP.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Defeat Volff enemies in Uraya. (Excludes unique monsters.) (x6) Revealed after the party winds up in Uraya	Use Raging Tiger. (x11)	Defeat a Fuvor Aligo in Leftheria. (x4) Revealed after the party enters the Cloudway in Leftheria	Defeat Praetorian Medea at the World Tree. (x1) Revealed after the party enters the World Tree
	Reward text		A worthy foe. But I will defeat them as many times as it takes.	I seem to be edging closer toward mastery.	I promise a stirring performance in the next battle!	Somehow, I overcame that mighty foe. I must admit, it was not easy.
	Reward		Truth x200	Truth x300	Truth x500	Truth x800
Aqua Wave	Effect	When landing a hit, restores 30% of damage dealt to the whole party.	When landing a hit, restores 35% of damage dealt to the whole party.	When landing a hit, restores 40% of damage dealt to the whole party.	When landing a hit, restores 45% of damage dealt to the whole party.	When landing a hit, restores 50% of damage dealt to the whole party.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Defeat Volff enemies in Gormott. (Excludes unique monsters.) (x6) Revealed after chapter 2 begins	Defeat a Fabel Bufa in Mor Ardain. (x4) Revealed after the party arrives in Mor Ardain	Use Aqua Wave. (x9)	Defeat Machine-Gun Julio at the Cliffs of Morytha. (x1) Revealed after the party sets foot on the Cliffs of Morytha
	Reward text		These Volff... I cannot allow them to best me!	They were no match for me.	One can never truly perfect one's craft.	A worthy foe makes for great exercise.
	Reward		Bravery x200	Bravery x300	Bravery x500	Bravery x800
Wild Roar	Effect	Spawns a small HP Potion on hit, with a 60% chance to spawn 2.	Spawns a small HP Potion on hit, with a 70% chance to spawn 2.	Spawns a small HP Potion on hit, with a 80% chance to spawn 2.	Spawns a small HP Potion on hit, with a 90% chance to spawn 2.	Spawns a small HP Potion on hit, with a 100% chance to spawn 2.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Perform a Driver Combo. (It's enough to just be present.) (x5)	Use Wild Roar. (x6)	Defeat a Grad Gogol in Tantal. (x4) Revealed after the party reaches Tantal	Use Wild Roar. (x8)
	Reward text		I won't be outdone! This is why I train so hard!	I'm sure you'll be able to observe a little improvement in my technique!	I feel power surging through me, nose to tail!	I'll show you how to land a stinging blow!
	Reward		Bravery x200	Bravery x300	Bravery x500	Bravery x800
		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
Celestial Gift	Effect	Reduces Blade Combo damage received from enemies by 30%.	Reduces Blade Combo damage received from enemies by 35%.	Reduces Blade Combo damage received from enemies by 40%.	Reduces Blade Combo damage received from enemies by 45%.	Reduces Blade Combo damage received from enemies by 50%.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Perform a Blade Combo. (x5)	Perform a Driver Combo. (It's enough to just be present.) (x7)	Perform a Blade Combo. (x10)	Complete a quest. (Previous instances count toward total.) (x100)
	Reward text		Behold the mighty power of water!	You may rely on me for support, always.	You will come to understand the might of water.	I set myself against many challenges, and gained much experience.
	Reward		Truth x200	Truth x300	Truth x500	Truth x800
River's Blessing	Effect	Restores 3% HP when using a Driver Art.	Restores 3.5% HP when using a Driver Art.	Restores 4% HP when using a Driver Art.	Restores 4.5% HP when using a Driver Art.	Restores 5% HP when using a Driver Art.
	Condition	Perform a Driver Combo. (It's enough to just be present.) (x2)	Use Dromarch's favorite pouch items. (Meat category) (x4)	Perform a Blade Combo. (x7)	Perform a Driver Combo. (It's enough to just be present.) (x10)	Stay at an inn. (Previous instances count toward total.) (x50)
	Reward text	My claws grow stronger.	Ah, delicious! A little treat now and again boosts one's strength, I'm sure.	I will demonstrate to you my power.	As ever, I will use my power for the good of all.	Without ample rest, there can be no growth.
	Reward	Bravery x100	Bravery x200	Bravery x300	Bravery x500	Bravery x800
Howl of Calm	Effect	Adds 25% chance of restoring 4% HP after taking a hit.	Adds 25% chance of restoring 6% HP after taking a hit.	Adds 25% chance of restoring 8% HP after taking a hit.	Adds 25% chance of restoring 10% HP after taking a hit.	Adds 25% chance of restoring 12% HP after taking a hit.
	Condition	(unlocked)	Block an attack. (x5)	Block an attack. (x7)	On higher ground in Mor Ardain, view the Heart-to-Heart "Unforgiving Terrain". Revealed after the party arrives in Mor Ardain	Engage in combat. (Previous instances count toward total.) (x100)
	Reward text		I feel that I've obtained a little more strength.	Perhaps I can be of even greater service to you now.	I promised my lady that I'd suffer no one else to sit upon my back.	It is experience that makes us strong, is it not?
	Reward		Bravery x200	Bravery x300	Bravery x500	Bravery x800
		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
Water Mastery	Effect	The power of a Water Blade.
	Condition	(unlocked)		Defeat a Karlin Skwaror in Uraya. (x5) Revealed after the party winds up in Uraya		Defeat a Kustal Sovereign at the World Tree. (x5) Revealed after the party enters the World Tree
	Reward text			The power of water yields to my yoke. It is at your service.		Please, leave it to me, if you hope for a favorable outcome.
	Reward			Bravery x300		Bravery x800
Botany	Effect	Knowledge related to plants.
	Condition	(unlocked)		Acquire Flower items from the Collectibles list. (x25)		Acquire items from the Collectibles list. (Previous instances count toward total.) (x250)
	Reward text			I think I'm getting the hang of this...		I hope that my botany skills will be of use to you all.
	Reward			Bravery x300		Bravery x800
Ancient Wisdom	Effect	Knowledge of ancient civilizations. Used to decode writing, etc.
	Condition	Acquire Mechanical items from the Collectibles list. (x5)	Acquire Mechanical items from the Collectibles list. (x20)		Acquire Treasure items through salvaging. (x7)
	Reward text	My, my. What will they think of next...	Ah, such fascinating trinkets.		Perhaps the time has come for me to flaunt a little of my erudition?
	Reward	Justice x100	Justice x200		Justice x500

Dialogue

Main article: Dromarch/Gameplay (XC2)/Dialogue

Gallery

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  Dromarch's Affinity Chart