Dagas (Japanese: クビラ, Kubira) is a Rare Blade in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. He can grant tremendous power to his Drivers, Rex, Nia, Zeke or Mòrag, and their allies. Dagas uses the fire element, wields a Greataxe, and acts as an Attacker in battle. He is gorgeously dressed and has a noble aura.
Dagas was designed by hakus, who also designed Azami.
Personality[]
Dagas is extremely haughty and arrogant. He is convinced he is the ruler of a nation, despite Blades having no memories of their previous lives, and rationalizes his status as a Blade as a necessary burden to maintain his rule. As such, he is quick to anger at the slightest perceived disrespect and expects to be treated with reverence. Occasions where he shows a more subdued attitude are rare but notable: he treats Chief of Torigoth Edgar as a political equal, and seeks to avenge the citizens of an ancient destroyed nation regardless of whether they were ever his people.
Appearance[]
Dagas' appearance is a mish-mash of noble and royal aesthetics. He has alabaster skin and one blue and black eye; the other is obscured by a lop-sided crown with an embedded blue gem. He wears a long white and red cape with a high collar, golden gauntlets and armour, mismatched dress shoes, a gold filament belt, one black sock and formal white and blue trousers, as well as a large white cravat tucked behind his Core Crystal, which is ovular and encased in a gold crown-shaped overlay.
Heart-to-heart and Blade Quest[]
Dagas during Lost Kingdom
Dagas' Heart-to-heart, "Blue Blood", takes place at Orl Cloudway: Fonsett in the Leftherian Archipelago between Dagas, his Driver, Pandoria, Poppi α, Tora and Brighid. In it he bemoans that the view from the cloudway is not so beautiful as he'd been lead to believe, which moves into a more general conversation about how the party doesn't treat him with the respect he deserves. Upon hearing their surprise at this Dagas realises that nobody has recognised him as the monarch he believes himself to be and explains that, although he has no memories, he knows that prior to being a Blade he was a King. Brighid decrees this impossible but Dagas insists, which leads directly into his Blade Quest where he hunts for information regarding the whereabouts of his old kingdom.
Dagas' Blade Quest, Lost Kingdom, is received from Dagas at Midorl Bridge in the Empire of Mor Ardain during the evening. Dagas asks that the party act as his retainers and find information about the kingdom he is certain he ruled, and so they visit libraries and scour books for information on kingdoms which have been lost or forgotten over time which had kings. Each book sparks a side-quest (Dagas's Past: Folktales, Dagas's Past: Gormott, Dagas's Past: Leftheria and Dagas's Past: Tantal) and upon completion of all four the merc group are sent out to uncover the mystery of a destroyed nation, Regideria. They discover that the nation was destroyed by a great Behemoth, which has been sighted in Temperantia; Dagas goes to fight it for the vengeance of his nation and defeats it with the help of the party. Having done so he becomes less haughty, and his affinity chart changes (see below) and his specials become stronger.
Abilities[]
Blade Specials[]
- Lv. 1 - Flame Crown - Calmly draw near the enemy and perform intense slashing attacks.
- Lv. 2 - Tyrant Crush - Pursue a downed enemy with a kick and perform spinning slashes.
- Lv. 3 - Kaiser Flare - Spread maximum ether and incinerate everything.
- Lv. 4 - Blazing Conquest - Slowly build up energy to burn the enemy to a crisp.
Blade Arts[]
- Arts Plus - Boosts power of next art.
- Critical Up - Increase critical hit rate.
Battle Skills[]
- Kaiser Zone - Increases damage dealt and AOE of attacks at max Affinity.
- Regal Presence - Increases Blade Combo damage.
- Gold Effect - Increases the enemy gold drop rate.
Field Skills[]
- Cavalier Attitude - Lv. 5 (Skill unique to Dagas)
After Cavalier Attitude reaches Lv. 5 and the quest Lost Kingdom is completed, the following are also unlocked, and the Cavalier Attitude skill disappears.
- Nopon Wisdom
- Ancient Wisdom
- Minerology
Favorite Items[]
- Pouch item types: Seafood, Art
- Pouch items: Aromalocaris Sauté (Seafood), Black Flower Field (Art)
Affinity Chart[]
Initial[]
| Type | Name | Skill Level | Affinity Level | Effect | Prerequisite | Count | Flavor Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Affinity Reward | 1 | 1 | Unlocks level 1 of the Affinity Chart. | ||||
| 2 | 2 | Unlocks level 2 of the Affinity Chart. | Increase Trust | 100 | "You are to carry out my wishes." | ||
| 3 | 3 | Unlocks level 3 of the Affinity Chart. | Increase Trust | 800 | "Do you doubt my strength? When the time comes, I will show you." | ||
| 4 | 4 | Unlocks level 4 of the Affinity Chart. | Speak to Dagas at the inn in Argentum, then view the Heart-to-Heart "Blue Blood", in Leftheria. | "I only unleash my full strength when I deem it to be necessary. " | |||
| 5 | 5 | Unlocks level 5 of the Affinity Chart. Affinity bond will be easier to sustain. | Increase Trust | 3,800 | "Do no trouble me with trifling matters. I expect you to take care of such nuisances on your own initiative. " | ||
| Blade Special | Flame Crown | 1 | 1 | Increases damage dealt to aquatic organisms by 60% | |||
| 2 | 2 | Increases damage dealt to aquatic organisms by 70% | Use Flame Crown | 20 | "Be thankful, serf. You have the honor of witnessing my might." | ||
| 3 | 3 | Increases damage dealt to aquatic organisms by 80% | Perform a Driver Combo (It's enough to just be present) | 15 | "I have deigned to grant you the opportunity to prove yourself. Be thankful, serf." | ||
| 4 | 4 | Increases damage dealt to aquatic organisms by 90% | Defeat a Hool Arachno in Tantal | 5 | "This is a chance to prove yourself. See that you do not disappoint me." | ||
| 5 | 5 | Increases damage dealt to aquatic organisms by 100% | Use Flame Crown | 26 | "Behold my distinguished technique!" | ||
| Tyrant Crush | 1 | 1 | Increases critical damage by 25% | ||||
| 2 | 2 | Increases critical damage by 40% | Defeat a Prom Piranhax in Uraya | 5 | "Do not presume to send me into battle. That task falls to you." | ||
| 3 | 3 | Increases critical damage by 55% | In Leftheria, defeat insect monsters such as Mayn Elucas (Excludes unique monsters) | 5 | "Begone from my sight!" | ||
| 4 | 4 | Increases critical damage by 70% | Use Tyrant Crush | 19 | "I pity the foe who stands against me." | ||
| 5 | 5 | Increases critical damage by 85% | At the Cliffs of Morytha, defeat insect monsters such as Sinon Scorpox (Excludes unique monsters) | 5 | "Next time, leave none alive." | ||
| Kaiser Flare | 1 | 1 | Increases damage dealt by 100% when HP is 30% of less | ||||
| 2 | 2 | Increases damage dealt by 110% when HP is 30% of less | Perform a Driver Combo (It's enough to just be present) | 10 | "You have the honor of fighting for me. What more could you possibly desire?" | ||
| 3 | 3 | Increases damage dealt by 120% when HP is 30% of less | Use Kaiser Flare | 12 | "Be thankful for my presence!" | ||
| 4 | 4 | Increases damage dealt by 130% when HP is 30% of less | In Tantal, defeat insect monsters such as Hool Arachnos (Excludes unique monsters) | 5 | "These foul creatures appear across the land..." | ||
| 5 | 5 | Increases damage dealt by 150% when HP is 30% of less | Use Kaiser Flare | 16 | "The time for frivolities is over. Behold the ultimate attack." | ||
| Battle Skill | Kaiser Zone | 1 | 1 | Increases damage and AOE of party attacks by 40% at max Affinity | Raise Affinity in combat | 3 | "More power in my hands? 'Twas a forgone conclusion." |
| 2 | 2 | Increases damage and AOE of party attacks by 45% at max Affinity | Raise Affinity in combat | 5 | "Do not presume to rely on me." | ||
| 3 | 3 | Increases damage and AOE of party attacks by 50% at max Affinity | Raise Affinity in combat | 10 | "Can you do nothing alone?" | ||
| 4 | 4 | Increases damage and AOE of party attacks by 55% at max Affinity | Raise Affinity in combat | 12 | "If you need my help so badly, I will grant you some assistance." | ||
| 5 | 5 | Increases damage and AOE of party attacks by 60% at max Affinity | Raise Affinity in combat | 15 | "Our next battle shall be a sight to behold!" | ||
| Regal Presence | 1 | 1 | Increases Blade Combo damage by 10% | ||||
| 2 | 2 | Increases Blade Combo damage by 15% | Collect insects (Currently held items count toward total) | 20 | "What need have you for these worthless things?" | ||
| 3 | 3 | Increases Blade Combo damage by 20% | Collect insects (Currently held items count toward total) | 30 | "Why must you amass them in such great number? Sell them at once!" | ||
| 4 | 4 | Increases Blade Combo damage by 25% | Collect insects (Currently held items count toward total) | 40 | "Why must you persist is collecting these things? They are of no use to us?" | ||
| 5 | 5 | Increases Blade Combo damage by 30% | Collect insects (Currently held items count towards total) | 50 | "I tire of protesting... Collect them if you must." | ||
| Gold Effect | 1 | 1 | Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 30% | ||||
| 2 | 2 | Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 35% | Accumulate 60,000G or more | 60,000 | "This is all the riches you possess? How laughable." | ||
| 3 | 3 | Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 40% | Accumulate 120,000G or more | 120,000 | "Your funds still seem inefficient." | ||
| 4 | 4 | Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 45% | Accumulate 180,000G or more | 180,000 | "Are you satisfied with this paltry sum? You will need to amass far greater riches to impress me." | ||
| 5 | 5 | Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 50% | Accumulate 240,000G or more | 240,000 | "You have my support. Do not waste it." | ||
| Field Skill | Cavalier Attitude | 1 | 1 | The belief that kings should delegate work to subjects. Exclusive to Dagas? | |||
| 2 | 2 | Collect pouch items from the Art category that Dagas likes (Currently held items count toward required total) | 10 | "I will add this to my collection." | |||
| 3 | 3 | Collect pouch items from the Art category that Dagas like (Currently held items count toward required total) | 15 | "Enough slacking, I require more!" | |||
| 4 | 4 | Collect pouch items from the Art category that Dagas like (Currently held items count toward required total) | 30 | "A king does not labor. That is your place as my retainers." | |||
| 5 | 5 | Go to Midorl Bridge in Mor Ardain in the afternoon† and complete the quest "Lost Kingdom" | "For the sake of restoring my kingdom, I will spare no effort!" | ||||
† Dagas's affinity chart mistakenly says "afternoon"; Lost Kingdom can only be started in the evening.
Awakened[]
After completing Lost Kingdom, Dagas becomes awakened and his Affinity Chart changes:
| Type | Name | Skill Level | Affinity Level | Effect | Prerequisite | Count | Flavor Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Affinity Reward | 1 | 1 | Unlocks level 1 of the Affinity Chart. | ||||
| 2 | 2 | Unlocks level 2 of the Affinity Chart | Increase Trust | 100 | "We have made our first step toward rebuilding my kingdom." | ||
| 3 | 3 | Unlocks level 3 of the Affinity Chart | Increase Trust | 1,100 | "This is far from the extent of my power." | ||
| 4 | 4 | Unlocks level 4 of the Affinity Chart | Increase Trust | 3,300 | "The sooner my kingdom can be rebuilt, the better." | ||
| 5 | 5 | Unlocks level 5 of the Affinity Chart. Affinity bond will be easier to sustain. | Increase Trust | 7,800 | "I hope you will redouble your efforts in the name of rebuilding my kingdom." | ||
| Blade Special | Flame Crown | 1 | 1 | Increases damage dealt to aquatic organisms by 60% | |||
| 2 | 2 | Increases damage dealt to aquatic organisms by 70% | Use Flame Crown | 10 | "Observe my refined technique." | ||
| 3 | 3 | Increases damage dealt to aquatic organisms by 80% | Use Flame Crown | 11 | "Your efforts are most commendable. Perhaps next it should be my turn to come to your aid." | ||
| 4 | 4 | Increases damage dealt to aquatic organisms by 90% | Use Flame Crown | 12 | "Allow me to demonstrate the true extent of my power. | ||
| 5 | 5 | Increases damage dealt to aquatic organisms by 100% | Use Flame Crown | 13 | "You have my thanks for your efforts. Perhaps next time, I will demonstrate a majestic technique of my ow" | ||
| Tyrant Crush | 1 | 1 | Increases critical damage by 25% | ||||
| 2 | 2 | Increases critical damage by 40% | Use Tyrant Crush | 7 | "That one was no challenge for me. To tell the truth, you could probably have handled it alone." | ||
| 3 | 3 | Increases critical damage by 55% | Use Tyrant Crush | 8 | "I will erase this foe from my sight! Driver, lend me your aid." | ||
| 4 | 4 | Increases critical damage by 70% | Use Tyrant Crush | 9 | "Feel the force of my technique. | ||
| 5 | 5 | Increases critical damage by 85% | Use Tyrant Crush | 10 | "There is no foe I cannot slay!" | ||
| Kaiser Flare | 1 | 1 | Increases damage dealt by 100% when HP is 30% or less | ||||
| 2 | 2 | Increases damage dealt by 110% when HP is 30% or less | Use Kaiser Flare | 5 | "I have high hopes for you." | ||
| 3 | 3 | Increases damage dealt by 120% when HP is 30% or less | Use Kaiser Flare | 6 | "I swore to lend you my aid. Naturally I must play my part in battle." | ||
| 4 | 4 | Increases damage dealt by 130% when HP is 30% or less | Use Kaiser Flare | 7 | "I will make you regret the day you showed your face before me." | ||
| 5 | 5 | Increases damage dealt by 150% when HP is 30% or less | Use Kaiser Flare | 8 | "The time for frivolities is over. Behold the ultimate attack." | ||
| Battle Skill | Kaiser Zone | 1 | 1 | Increases damage dealt and AOE of attacks by 80% at max Affinity | |||
| 2 | 2 | Increases damage dealt and AOE of attacks by 90% at max Affinity | Raise Affinity in combat | 2 | "It brings me great satisfaction to have such skilled and faithful retainers." | ||
| 3 | 3 | Increases damage dealt and AOE of attacks by 100% at max Affinity | Raise Affinity in combat | 5 | "I will provide you with support. Do battle to your hearts' content." | ||
| 4 | 4 | Increases damage dealt and AOE of attacks by 110% at max Affinity | Raise Affinity in combat | 6 | "You are my faithful retainers. I will lend my aid to protect you." | ||
| 5 | 5 | Increases damage dealt and AOE of attacks by 120% at max Affinity | Raise Affinity in combat | 7 | "I feel my power has increased. You will see it too in our next battle! | ||
| Regal Presence | 1 | 1 | Increases Blade Combo damage by 20% | ||||
| 2 | 2 | Increases Blade Combo damage by 30% | Collect insects (Currently held items count toward total) | 60 | "If you must collect these things, I will not stop you, but, ehm..." | ||
| 3 | 3 | Increases Blade Combo damage by 40% | Collect insects (Currently held items count toward total) | 70 | "These insects...I must admit I find it difficult to accustom myself to the sight of them." | ||
| 4 | 4 | Increases Blade Combo damage by 50% | Collect insects (Currently held items count toward total) | 80 | "You say a king should fear nothing? Very well - it would not be right for me to flee from a challenge!" | ||
| 5 | 5 | Increases Blade Combo damage by 60% | Collect insects (Currently held items count toward total) | 100 | "I have overcome my fear. Nothing remains in this world that can unsettle me." | ||
| Gold Effect | 1 | 1 | Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 60% | ||||
| 2 | 2 | Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 70% | Help an incapacitated ally | 5 | "You really ought to be careful, you know. I won't always be here to rescue you!" | ||
| 3 | 3 | Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 80% | Finish an enemy | 20 | "Allow me to demonstrate one of my powers." | ||
| 4 | 4 | Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 90% | Help an incapacitated ally | 10 | "I am glad to have such a valuable retainer." | ||
| 5 | 5 | Increases the enemy gold drop rate by 100% | Finish an enemy | 40 | "All of this serves one purpose - the goal of restoring my kingdom!" | ||
| Field Skill | Nopon Wisdom | 1 | 1 | Knowledge related to Nopon. Decode writing, speak Nopon, etc. | |||
| 2 | 3 | Use Dagas's favorite pouch items (Seafood category) | 4 | "Is that all? I would prefer a more plentiful supply..." | |||
| 3 | 5 | Acquire Treasure items through salvaging | 10 | "Allow me to demonstrate the breadth of my knowledge." | |||
| Mineralogy | 1 | 1 | Knowledge related to minerals | ||||
| 2 | 3 | Acquire Ore items from the Collectibles list | 25 | "I doubt you can appreciate the luster of fine minerals as well as I." | |||
| 3 | 5 | Acquire Ore items from the Collectibles list | 30 | "Have you come to appreciate the subtle beauty of fine minerals?" | |||
| Ancient Wisdom | 1 | 1 | Knowledge of ancient civilizations. Used to decode writing, etc. | ||||
| 2 | 3 | Acquire Mechanical items from the Collectibles list | 25 | "My intellect far surpasses that of commoners such as yourselves." | |||
| 3 | 4 | Acquire Treasure items through salvaging | 7 | "I see you require my intellect. Very well, a king must provide." | |||
Etymology[]
Dagas's Japanese name may have come from Kumbhīra, one of the Twelve Heavenly Generals of Bhaisajyaguru, the Buddha of healing.
Quotes[]
Post-Battle Dialogue[]
 Dagas
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"Seriously? I'm kind of bored of this already."
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 Pyra
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"Practice makes perfect! Some day you'll realize that."
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| Condition: Blade Quest Lost Kingdom active or complete. | |
 Nia
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"Couldn't you be a bit more, I dunno... Proactive, Dagas?"
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| Dagas
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"Hey, this is my best! The likes of you will never understand my genius."
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 Tora
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"Meh-heh, well done friends!"
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| Dagas
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"Tora, you impressed me there. You've earned your place as my foot warmer."
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Chapter 4 spoilers:
| Dagas
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"Not much of a battle."
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 Mòrag
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"You are indeed strong. But remember that power without restraint can be one's downfall."
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Chapter 5 spoilers:
| Dagas
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"Okay, maybe you royals know how to fight. Keep it up."
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 Zeke
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"I don't like your tone, mate. Would you speak to my old man like that?"
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| Condition: Blade Quest Lost Kingdom active or complete. | |
| Dagas
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"Agate, did you find the royal relic I asked for?"
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 Agate
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"Nope! Can't find it anywhere. Y'know, I'm beginning to wonder whether you're really a king?"
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| Dagas
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"HAH?!"
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 Dahlia
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"I do love the way Dagas' get-up starts to shine when the battle gets goin'."
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| Dagas
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"Heheheheh. A Blade with good taste. You'd make a great servant."
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| Dahlia
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"Ha! Oh come on, let me catch a break here!"
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| Dagas
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"Hey Electra. Bring me a drink, will you?"
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 Electra
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"Sure, lemme just ah... Hey! I'm not your servant, you know!"
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 Gorg
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"Dagas, you've got a lot to learn about teamwork. Stay in formation!"
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| Dagas
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"Hmph, whatever."
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| Gorg
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"No use arguing with these guys."
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| Dagas
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"Herald, would you lend me that power of yours?"
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 Herald
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"(chuckles)"
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| Dagas
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"Heh, you're too stupid to know a good thing when you see it."
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 Kasandra
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"Your cape is so lovely, Dagas! Can I touch it?"
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| Dagas
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"Hey, careful! I don't need your cooties!"
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 Kora
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"Hey Dagas, didja see in the battle when I was like, zap, ka-pow, and the enemy was like, no way, and I was like, yeah way, and then, and then..."
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| Dagas
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"Huh? Is that the... tweeting of a sparrow?"
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| Dagas
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"You make a passable bodyguard, Newt."
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 Newt
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"Master Dagas, flattered as I am, my chief duty is to guard my Driver."
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| Condition: Blade Quest Lost Kingdom active or complete. | |
 Praxis
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"I like how you've changed recently, Dagas."
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| Dagas
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"Hey, it's Mr. Dagas to you. Or, Lord Dagas."
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| Praxis
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"Maybe you didn't change that much."
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| Dagas
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"Sheba, your attitude. It's too much."
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 Sheba
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"Blasphemy! Give us your crown, and we will be willing to pardon you!"
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| Condition: Blade Quest Bearing Her Soul active or complete. | |
| Dagas
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"Hey Ursula, how about a little victory song? Think of it as an audition."
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 Ursula
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"Aww, uh, I... I'm sorry, but I'll pass."
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 Wulfric
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"Dagas, do not be so lazy!"
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| Dagas
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"You guys are lucky I let you hang out with me."
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Gallery[]
Official art
Dagas during his Blade Quest
Dagas' awakening
Dagas using his level 3 special
Dagas during his Blade Quest
| Characters in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 | |
|---|---|
| Playable Characters | Rex · Nia · Tora · Vandham · Mòrag · Zeke |
| Legendary Blades | Pyra · Mythra · Pneuma · Dromarch · Poppi α, QT, QTπ · Roc · Brighid · Pandoria · Aegaeon |
| Supporting Characters | Addam · Amalthus · Architect · Azurda · Bana · Cole · Corinne · Eulogimenos · Fan la Norne · Lila · Niall · Niranira · Tatazo · Turters |
| Torna | Jin · Malos · Sever · Akhos · Obrona · Mikhail · Cressidus · Patroka · Perdido |
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Dagas · Newt · Crossette |
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Gorg · Praxis · Sheba |
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Godfrey · Theory · Ursula · Perun · Dahlia |
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Adenine · Boreas · Finch · Zenobia · Fiora |
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Wulfric · Agate · Floren · Nim |
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Electra · Kora · Herald · Vess |
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KOS-MOS · Poppibuster · Corvin · Shulk |
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Azami · Vale · Perceval · Kasandra · T-elos · Elma |