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The Mystic Knight is one of three Hybrid vocations in Dragon's Dogma. Hybrid vocations are exclusive to your main character, the Arisen. It costs 1,500 Discipline Points (DP) to switch to this vocation.

Description

Masters of sword and sorcery, the Mystic Knight deals devastating damage to foes on the battlefield with their enchanted weapons, while also defending against the most ferocious attacks with their magickal shields.

Primary Weapon: Sword, Mace or Staff

Secondary Weapon: Magick Shield

Strengths and Role

Battle Magick: Mystic Knights are able to cast powerful magicks while wearing heavy armor and wielding maces or swords.

Stalwart Defense: Mystic Knights carry large, magickal shields with them in combat, allowing them to defend against all but the most punishing attacks. The shields can also be imbued with magickal energy, providing a deadly surprise for any enemy that dare attack.

Deadly Enchantments: The Mystic Knight is the only magickal character capable of enchanting the entire party’s weapons at once, making them invaluable support characters.

Versatility: Having both ranged and melee capabilities as well as a shield allows the Mystic Knight to adapt to many situations. He can act as both the Tank and frontline Fighter or can hang back and cast Cannon spells for ranged magick attacks. They are also able to wield slashing swords or blunt damaging maces, giving them even more options to aim for enemies weaknesses.

Weaknesses

Silence: If Silenced, Mystic Knights will not be able to use their most powerful skills, although it is less disadvantageous than the mage classes since you can still use melee.

Slower Movement: Though their defenses are very strong in one direction, Mystic Knights have trouble against multiple opponents due to their slow movement and lack of turning when their shield is deployed. This leaves their backside vulnerable to attack, and many late-game enemies use flanking attacks to attack from behind.

Knockdown Prone: Mystic Knights can be knocked over or have their casting interrupted very easily.

Slow Casting Speeds: Combined with their weakness to being knocked down, some fast enemies, such as Hellhounds, Harpies, and Bandit Archers can be infuriating to fight as you will be hit before you can pull out a Sigil.

Skills

Sword / Mace Skills

Skill	Rank	DP	Description
Blink Strike	Start	-	Rushes the target and visits a powerful blow upon them.
Broad Cut	1	200	Cuts a broad swath with the blade while falling back to avoid attacks.
Sky Dance	1	400	Kicks at the air into a forward charge, delivering a powerful slash in the process.
Perilous Sigil	2	900	Draws a magick sigil that activates contact with the enemy afore activating to devastating effect.
Tusk Toss	2	400	Traces a grand skyward arc with the blade, sending lightweight foes into the air.
Burst Strike	3	600	An advanced form of Blink Strike honed to travel greater distances.
Broad Slash	4	1,000	An advanced form of Broad Cut. The path can be altered while executing the attack.
Funnel Sigil	4	1,400	Draws a magick sigil that pulls in nearby lightweight enemies, collecting them together.
Magick Cannon	4	1,400	Conjures a magickal cannon after a period of incantation. Strike the cannon to fire spellshot at foes.
Ruinous Sigil	4	2,000	An advanced form of Perilous Sigil that affects a larger area for a longer period of time.
Sky Rapture	4	1,600	An advanced form of Sky Dance that propels the user over a greater distance.
Compass Slash	5	1,400	Spins with blade extended, drawing a deadly circle especially effective when surrounded. Employable while under attack.
Downthrust	5	1,400	Plants the blade into the earth at ones feet. Though its range is limited, the force behind the thrust is great.
Antler Toss	6	1,600	An advanced form of Tusk Toss able to lift even heavier foes aloft. Can strike foes multiple times midair.
Great Cannon	6	2,800	An advanced form of Magick Cannon that increases the number of spellshots round fired.
Vortex Sigil	6	2,800	An advanced form of Funnel Sigil that affects a larger area and remains active for a longer period of time.
Downcrack	7	2,000	An advanced form of Downthrust that strikes twice. It is more powerful and broader in reach.
Full Moon Slash	7	2,000	An advanced form of Compass Slash gifted with a broader reach and the ability to hit multiple times.
Stone Grove	8	900	Plunges the blade into the earth and channels magick into it, causing pillars of stone to erupt around the user.
Stone Forest	9	2,000	An advanced form of Stone Grove that brings forth a greater number of stone pillars.

Staff Skills

Skill	Rank	DP	Description
Ingle	Start	-	Looses a ball of fire that explodes upon contact, engulfing both the target and surrounding foes.
Frazil	1	200	Creates a concentrated field of cold in front of the user that freezes solid whatever enemy it visits.
Levin	1	200	Smites the enemy from above with tongues of lightning. Especially effective at driving foes out of hiding.
High Frazil	3	700	An advanced form of Frazil that expands the field of cold.
High Ingle	3	700	An advanced form of Ingle that increases the number of projectiles.
High Levin	3	700	An advanced form of Levin that generates more lightning.
Brontide	5	1,400	Wraps the user's body in a whip-like bolt of lightning capable of damaging foes.
Comestion	5	1,400	Generates a towering wall of flame, though only modest in power, it ignites adversaries with ease.
Frigor	5	1,400	Generates a giant chunk of ice that can serve as a stepping stone.
Sopor	6	3,500	Invokes a magickal sigil around the user that lulls foes who enter it into slumber.
High Brontide	7	1,800	An advanced form of Brontide that endures for a longer period of time and drops lightning where it lands.
High Comestion	7	1,800	An advanced form of Comestion that expands the wall of flame.
High Frigor	7	1,800	An advanced form of Frigor that generates additional chunks of Ice.
High Sopor	9	7,500	An advanced form of Sopor that extends the effective range of the sigil and persists for a longer period of time.

Magick Shield Skills

Skill	Rank	DP	Description
Firecounter	Start	-	Unleashes a knockdown wave when the user blocks an attack. A perfect block conjures tongues of enemy-seeking fire.
Darkcounter	1	300	Unleashes a knockdown wave when the user blocks an attack. A perfect block conjures a dark pall that seeks enemies.
Holycounter	1	300	Unleashes a knockdown wave when the user blocks an attack. A perfect block conjures holy beams that seek enemies.
Icecounter	1	300	Unleashes a knockdown wave when the user blocks an attack. A perfect block conjures tongues of enemy-seeking ice.
Thundercounter	1	300	Unleashes a knockdown wave when the user blocks an attack. A perfect block conjures enemy-seeking lightning.
Demonspite	2	900	Converts damage sustained while guarding into bolts of magic. A perfect block conjures more bolts.
Holy Wall	2	900	Erects a broad magickal wall ahead with the currently wielded weapon.
Abyssal Riposte	4	1,200	An advanced form of Darkcounter that persists for a longer period of time and conjures more Darkness.
Blessed Riposte	4	1,200	An advanced form of Holycounter that persists for a longer period of time and conjures more beams of Holy light.
Flame Riposte	4	1,200	An advanced form of Firecounter that persists for a longer period of time and conjures more tongues of Fire.
Frost Riposte	4	1,200	An advanced form of Icecounter that persists for a longer period of time and conjures more shards of Ice.
Thunder Riposte	4	1,200	An advanced form of Thundercounter that persists for a longer period of time and conjures more bolts of Lightning.
Dark Enchanter	5	1,600	Enchants the weapon of both the user and any nearby pawns with Darkness.
Demonswrath	5	2,000	An advanced form of Demonspite that extends the duration of the effect.
Fire Enchanter	5	1,600	Enchants the weapon of both the user and any nearby pawns with Fire.
Holy Enchanter	5	1,600	Enchants the weapon of both the user and any nearby pawns with Holy light.
Holy Fortress	5	2,000	An advanced form of Holy Wall that persists for a longer period of time.
Ice Enchanter	5	1,600	Enchants the weapon of both the user and any nearby pawns with Ice.
Thunder Enchanter	5	1,600	Enchants the weapon of both the user and any nearby pawns with Thunder.
Dark Anguish	7	3,800	Adds a magickal blessing that increases the attack range of the current weapon.
Holy Aid	7	3,800	Converts what might have been damage into Health from any blocked blows. A perfect block recovers more Health.
Abyssal Trance	8	4,000	An advanced form of Dark Enchanter that extends and amplifies the enchantment, as well as the recipient's magick.
Blessed Trance	8	4,000	An advanced form of Holy Enchanter that extends and amplifies the enchantment, as well as the recipient's magick.
Flame Trance	8	4,000	An advanced form of Fire Enchanter that extends and amplifies the enchantment, as well as the recipient's magick.
Frost Trance	8	4,000	An advanced form of Ice Enchanter that extends and amplifies the enchantment, as well as the recipient's magick.
Lightning Trance	8	4,000	An advanced form of Thunder Enchanter that extends and amplifies the enchantment, as well as the recipient's magick.
Abyssal Anguish	9	6,000	An advanced form of Dark Anguish that adds a magickal shockwave and remains active for a longer period of time.
Holy Glare	9	5,000	Conjures brilliant beams of light that seek out and smite enemies within range. Decreases the party's Stamina usage. Drains Stamina upon resolution of the effect.
Holy Furor	9	7,500	An advanced form of Holy Glare that conjures mightier beams and remains active for a longer period of time.
Holy Grace	9	6,000	An advanced form of Holy Aid that extends the duration of the effect.

Core Skills

Weapon	Skill	Rank	DP	Description
Magick Shield	Repel	Start	-	Use your Magick Shield to block an enemy's attack.
Magick Shield	Reflect	3	1,600	An advanced form of Repel that deflects attacks back toward the assailant.
Staff	Feather Jump	Start	-	A light jump. More effective when grabbing to platforms or rocks.
Staff	Magick Billow	Start	-	Swing your staff downward to stagger the enemy. Follow-up attacks can send the enemy to the ground.
Staff	Magick Bolt	Start	-	Launches a magick bolt from your staff. Can add elemental effect via enchantments. Press [Light Attack] repeatedly for additional effect.
Staff	Levitate	2	600	An advanced form Feather Jump that mitigates gravity's pull, enabling a gentle landing even from great heights.
Staff	Focused Bolt	6	3,000	An advanced form of Magick Bolt. Focuses the users active enechantment into a powerful burst that can be fired from the ground or air.
Staff	Magick Agent	6	3,000	An advanced form of Magick Billow. Conjures spheres of magickal energy around the user to attack encroaching enemies. Also employable from mid-air.
Sword/Mace	Empale	Start	-	Release a stabbing strike straight forward.
Sword/Mace	Onslaught	Start	-	Continuous attacks with one-handed weapon.
Sword/Mace	Vault	Start	-	Executes a jump to a higher location.
Sword/Mace	Dire Onslaught	1	800	An advanced form of Onslaught that strengthens a chain of one-handed slashes.
Sword/Mace	Takedown	1	600	An advanced form of Empale that appends a tackle to a forceful jab.
Sword/Mace	Controlled Fall	3	1,200	Tucks the body into a tight roll when falling, mitigating harm.

Augments

Skill	Rank	DP	Description
Fortitude	1	1,200	Increases Defense by 30
Adamance	3	1,800	Halves the Stamina consumed when you block attacks with your shield
Periphery	3	1,800	Helps keep your footing when you block attacks with your shield - Increases Stagger Resistance by 50
Reinforcement	6	4,000	Pawns you aid receives a 20% increase to their Defense and Magick Defense for 1 minute
Retribution	6	4,000	Pawns you aid receives a 20% increase to their Strength and Magick for 1 minute
Restoration	8	7,000	Pawns you aid restores 50% of their maximum HP
Sanctuary	8	7,000	While your health is critical, Defense and Magick Defense is increased by 50%

Growth

	HP	Stamina	Attack	Defense	Magic Attack	Magic Defense
Lvl 10+	30	20	2	3	3	3
Lvl 100+	15	5	1	1	1	1

Tips and Tactics

Using both Sigil spells in conjunction with one another creates a very useful damage trap, further enhanced by the sigil's ability to match the knight's weapon enchantment element.
Each time the Cannon spells are cast, it creates a floating orb of magick that can be struck to release projectiles, and can be cast multiple times without cancelling out. This means that a Mystic Knight can have up to four orbs on the field at once, all of which can release up to three projectiles each per hit. Given enough preparation time, this can quickly fell large monsters singlehandedly.
If there are no enemies nearby, and the Mystic Knight has places multiple Cannon orbs, shots from one Cannon will seek another and act as a network. This can be used to attack enemies from farther away, and possibly to shoot around corners. The shots that pass through a second Cannon orb will acquire that orb's element, if different.
Although the Anguish spells are technically Dark, they only extend the weapon's range and do not affect its element. This allows for the creation of long-range elemental weapon enchantments.
Even though it has an extremely long cast time, Holy Furor can and will be your best friend. It could be move that will turn the tide of a losing battle. However, note that it is a double-edged sword and not only does it take a long time to charge, it will drain all stamina from the party after its finished so beware.
If you want to be more of a bruiser/tank Mystic Knight, start with Fighter as your basic vocation, that way you get used to being in the middle of combat and you get that early extra health per level. If you want to be a caster Mystic Knight, start with Mage as your basic vocation, that way you can get used to the timing of your spells, etc.
After learning the skill Reflect proper timing can greatly improved both one's survivability and damage output. A properly timed block not only will negate damaged that would have been received but will also unleash a blast of magicka depending on the shield's current enchantment. Most melee attacks can be successfully countered as well as arrows, bolts from a staff, and thrown torches/rocks. Strong Magical based attacks such a wyrm's firebreath cannot be countered, although you can block some, like Ingle.
Its a good idea to play as a warrior and/or a sorcerer before becoming a mystic knight to get their good augments to make the Mystic Knight more effective.