How to unlock all Flagellant Skills in Darkest Dungeon 2

Flagellant is a rather strange character in Darkest Dungeon 2. Making his debut in the first part of the franchise, he makes a comeback that confused me due to his radically different fighting style. His skills rely on self-harm, and my first instinct until now was always to keep my character's health topped up. Flagellant's skills activate based on how low his HP level is and change depending on your chosen path. This guide will explain how to unlock all his skills, so let's dive right in!

How to unlock Flagellant's skill in Chapter One Baptism in Darkest Dungeon 2

To unlock Flagellant's first skill, Chapter One: Baptism in Darkest Dungeon 2, you must visit a Hero Shrine and choose Flagellant for the trial. The first chapter will involve no combat and only tells the Flagellant's origin story and how the character came to be. After watching the storyline, you will be awarded the skill Acid Rain.

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What does Flagellant's skill Acid Rain do in Darkest Dungeon 2

• Position: Ranged
• Damage: 2-3, Crit Chance: 5%, 2 Blight (10% DMG Self)

Acid Rain works when the Flagellant's HP is below 50% by dealing +2 additional Blight damage and +30% Blight Resistance Piercing when the target has Marked status. It works similarly to the Plague Doctor's Plague grenade skill that targets two furthermost positions in the enemy ranks.

How to unlock Flagellant's skill in Chapter Two In Service of the Divine, in Darkest Dungeon 2

Like in Chapter One, unlocking Flagellant's first skill in Chapter Two: In Service of the Divine in Darkest Dungeon 2 will be straightforward. The second trial reveals more details of the Flagellant's origin story and rewards you with the second skill, More! MORE!

What does Flagellant's skill More! MORE! do in Darkest Dungeon 2

• Pain Heal (1 Turn)
• Taunt x2

More! MORE! is a self-targeting skill giving the Flagellant two tokens upon receiving damage.

How to unlock Flagellant's skill in Chapter Three More, more! in Darkest Dungeon 2

When you find a shrine for the third time, you will unlock Flagellant's third skill in Chapter Three: More, more! in Darkest Dungeon 2. It's a narrated event involving no combat, so sit back, relax, and learn more about the Flagellant's story about sin and temptation. When the story part ends, you will be awarded the Suffer skill for your Flagellant.

What does Flagellant's skill Suffer do in Darkest Dungeon 2

• Mark Self (2 rds)
  Receive Blight/Bleed
  -20% Stress (4 rds)
  +6% Death Blow Resist (4 rds)

Suffer can clear the Market target and transfer Blight/Bleed status. It works from any position in your rank, affecting any position in the enemy rank.

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How to unlock Flagellant's skill in Chapter Four Death's Door in Darkest Dungeon 2

To unlock Flagellant's skill in Chapter Four: Death's Door in Darkest Dungeon 2, you must Defy Death. Killing Death doesn't require much regarding pre-planning. I used the Flagellant's ability to become Toxic after failing the stress test and only healing when I absolutely had to. It took me six rounds of combat to finally defy Death.

After successfully defying Death in Chapter Four: Death's Door, you will be awarded the skill Sepsis. Be advised that from this point in the game, there will be a slight chance of reencountering Death when doing fight nodes with your party.

What does Flagellant's skill Sepsis do in Darkest Dungeon 2

• Position: Melee
• Damage: 4-8, Crit Chance: 5%

Sepsis works when the Flagellant's HP is below 50% by dealing 4 Blight to Target and +30% Blight Resistance Piercing when the target has Marked status. It will also self-heal for 35%. The skill can be used from the first and second positions, affecting the first two enemy positions.

How to unlock Flagellant's skill in Chapter Five Behold the Man in Darkest Dungeon 2

When you reach a shrine for the fifth time, you will be able to unlock Flagellant's skill in Chapter Five finally: Behold the Man in Darkest Dungeon 2. After a short narration, you must partake in a battle, this time with your entire team as support. After you win the combat, you will be awarded two skills, Undying and Necrosis.

What does Flagellant's skill Undying do in Darkest Dungeon 2

Undying heals the target for 3 HP while taking 10% damage at the same time.

What does Flagellant's skill Necrosis do in Darkest Dungeon 2

• Position: Melee
• Damage: 3-6, Crit Chance: 5%

Necrosis can target any blighted enemy, no matter their position. It can be used from the second and third positions. When used, it will also heal Flagellant for 5%.

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