Darkest Dungeon: Crusader Darkest Dungeon Guide
Last update: 20 April 2023
Crusader is one of the best tanks in the game thanks to his high resistances, solid armor and a great skill set which uses the offensive attacks, healing, buffing and a bit of area of effect. Being a shield for the team is not the only role for the crusader though. He also does great on the second position from where he can buff and heal his companions. His stats make him one of the best heroes in the game.
Statistics
Base statistics | Resistances | ||
Max HP | 33 | Stun | 50% |
Dodge | 5 | Blight | 40% |
Protection | 0% | Disease | 40% |
Speed | 0 | Deathblow | 67% |
Accuracy | +0 | Move | 50% |
Critical Hit | 5% | Bleed | 40% |
Damage | 6-12 | Debuff | 40% |
Trap | 10% |
Tips:
Crusader is an excellent defender of the rest of the party, which is why it is best to deploy him in either 1st or 2nd position, where he can use the majority of his abilities, with the exception of Holy Lance
Crusader works great as a shield for the rest of the party, thus it is the best to keep him in the front, where he can use most of his abilities.
This class is perfect against Unholy type of opponents. There are two abilities - Smite and Holy Lance that deal up to 35% more damage to opponents of that category. It is most useful in the starting missions in which this enemies appear more often.
Although the Crusader may not be the best healer in the game, he can be used as one nevertheless. It works especially great if there is another, main healer in the party. Use the Battler Heal and Inspiring Cry, in order to retrieve some HPs to other party members and to lower down their stress.
Merits | Flaws |
+ Excellent tank with many resistances and great field control. + He can use some pretty good buffing and healing spells. + Has an ability that heals stress in a party member, while increasing torch level at the same time + Deals massive damage to Unholy type of enemies + He can easily escape the 3rd or the 4th position and deal massive damage | - It may be quite problematic to launch Holy Lance, because it can only be used on the 3rd or the 4th position - Very low Speed - Cannot attack the 3rd and the 4th row in the enemy lines, with the exception of Holy Lance - Has no DoT dealing ability - Less effective against opponents other than the Unholy |
Combat Abilities
Name | Icon | Position | Targets | Description (successive tiers) |
Smite |  |  |
| Type: melee ACC base: 85 / 90 / 95 / 100 / 105 CRIT mod: 0 / 0 / 1 / 2 / 2% Additional damage against the Unholy: +15 / +20 / +25 / +30 / +35% |
Zealous Accusation |  |  |
| Type: ranged ACC base: 90 / 90 / 95 / 100 / 105 CRIT mod: 0 / 0 / 1 / 2 / 2% OBR mod: -40 / -40 / -40 / -40 / -40% |
Stunning Blow |  |  |
| Type: melee ACC base: 90 / 95 / 100 / 105 / 110 CRIT mod: 0 / 0 / 1 / 2 / 2% OBR mod: -75 / -75 / -75 / -75 / -75% Stun: (100 / 110 / 119 /129 /139% base) |
Bulwark of Faith |  |  | On self | Type: buff On self: increase PROTECTION by 25 / 28 / 32 / 36 / 40% Marked Increase torch level: o 6 The ability can be used only once per battle, but it lasts till the end of it. |
Battle Heal |  |  |
| Type: healing Healing: 2-2 / 2-3 / 3-4 / 4-4 / 5-6 Health Points |
Holy Lance |  |  |
| Type: melee Moves character by 1 row forward ACC base: 85 / 90 / 95 / 100 / 105 CRIT mod: 5 / 6 / 6 / 6 / 7% Additional damage against the Unholy: +15 / +20 / +25 / +30 / +35% |
Inspiring Cry |  |  |
| Type: healing Healing: 1-1 / 1-1 / 1-2 / 1-2 / 2-2 Health Points Heal stress: +5 / +6 / +7 / +8 / +10 Increase torch level: +5 / +6 / +7 / +8 / +10 |
Camping Skills
Name | Icon | Time cost | Target | Effect |
Encourage |  | 2 | 1 ally | Heal stress by 15 |
Wound Care |  | 2 | 1 ally | Heal 15% Health Points Lifts Bleed from target Lifts poison (Blight) from target |
Pep Talk |  | 2 | 1 ally | +15% to resistance to stress |
Unshakeable Leader |  | 3 | On self | +25% to resistance to stress |
Stand Tall |  | 4 | 1 ally | Heal stress by 15 Removes Death door debuff |
Zealous Speech |  | 5 | On self / all party members | On self: Heal stress by 15 On party members: Heal stress by 15 +15% to resistance to stress |
Zealous Vigil |  | 4 | On self | Heal stress by 25 If under Affliction, heal stress by 15 Prevents a nighttime ambush |