Unarmed Combat

If the Arisen has no Primary weapon equipped, he will instead resort to basic punches and a kick attack. Pawns without weapons equipped will generally stay out of battle and refuse to attack enemies. There are no fist-based weapons in Dragon's Dogma, so the only way to use unarmed combat is by removing your Primary weapon. The damage done by unarmed attacks relies on the base Strength of the user, and it can be that assumed kicks and punches are classified as Blunt damage. If using a dagger-wielding class and the "Forward Roll" and "Double Vault" Core Skills have been purchased, these can also be used when unarmed. Whilst unarmed, the Draw and Sheathe commands are also present, and when toggled will change your stance. NPCs will react the usual way to "drawn" fists as they would to a weapon, and the Watchfulness augment should work the same way also.

Secondary weapons such as Shields and Bows can still be used alongside regular unarmed attacks.