"Dragon Quest X Online" Introduces First-Ever "Dragon Tamer" Class

TOKYO, Feb 01 (News On Japan) - In the expansive world of the online RPG "Dragon Quest X Online," players across the nation embark on grand adventures. As the release of the new version, "Dragon Quest X: The Maiden of Thorns and the Door to the Future Online," draws near on March 21st, we bring you the latest information. This time, we introduce the much-anticipated new class, the "Dragon Tamer"! We'll be taking a closer look at the intriguing abilities, such as the special skills learned through the skill line and the new "Dogan" series of spells.

A new class, the "Dragon Tamer," which wields the power of dragons, makes its debut in "Dragon Quest X Online"! The addition of a new class is one of the most exciting features of the numerous expansion packs. In the new version, the "Dragon Tamer" will be introduced as the second master class, a first for the "Dragon Quest" series. We'll deliver the details of this class, which can only be achieved by those who have trained as both a wizard and a magic warrior.

In a small cabin built deep in the snowy expanse of the Ragai Snowfield, lives a Dragon Tamer named Lanje. By completing tasks given by Lanje, the path to becoming a Dragon Tamer is opened. The Dragon Tamer fights using two-handed staves, scythes, bows, and sticks, casting spells while also enhancing party members and weakening enemies. The spell-enhancing ability "Magic Awakening" is a special performance unique to the Dragon Tamer, who manipulates the power of dragons!

We reveal the new "Dogan" series spells and the unique "Dragon" skill line specific to the Dragon Tamer class! The "Dragon Tamer" learns numerous techniques to manipulate the power of dragons, in addition to Dragoram. Here, we unveil a host of special skills that can be learned through the "Dragon" skill line, along with new spells!

The "Doganter" is a higher-tier spell in the Dogan series. It creates a massive rock and hurls it at a single enemy, a spell of the earth attribute. ▲Spell "Doganter"

The special skill "Mud Breath" calls forth a dragon's head that unleashes an earth attribute breath, dealing damage to a single enemy and lowering their fire resistance! ▲Special Skill "Mud Breath"

By flapping its wings, the Dragon Tamer bestows upon itself the effects of "Quick Chanting Staff" and "Magic Awakening," in addition to raising the damage cap. ▲Special Skill "Dragon's Pulse"

Source: Dengeki

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