When race and class combine, something extraordinary happens. Race-class combinations can unlock unique synergy abilities that go beyond the sum of their parts. These synergies define your character's specialty and playstyle.
Current Version: v1.5.0-beta
Synergies are special passive bonuses that activate when you combine a specific race with a specific class. They stack with your base race and class bonuses, creating powerful specialized builds.
Important: Synergies are passive abilities that activate automatically. This is different from class abilities (like Rage, Arcane Barrier, Assassinate), which are active abilities you manually use.
All synergies in DAGMod are passive and activate based on conditions like location, health level, or combat state.
Based on the mod's code, 9 race-class combinations have unique synergy abilities. The remaining 3 combinations don't have special synergies beyond their combined base bonuses.
| Race / Class | ⚔️ Warrior | 🔮 Mage | ⚡ Rogue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👤 Human | ✅ Absorption Hearts | ✅ Regeneration Bursts | ✅ Jump Boost |
| ⛏️ Dwarf | ✅ Underground Resistance | ✅ Fire Resistance | ❌ No Unique Synergy |
| 🌲 Elf | ❌ No Unique Synergy | ✅ Forest Haste | ✅ Forest Invisibility |
| 💪 Orc | ✅ Berserker Rage | ❌ No Unique Synergy | ✅ Enhanced Backstab |
✅ = Confirmed unique synergy ability
❌ = No unique synergy (just combined base bonuses)
Theme: Defensive adaptability through temporary protection
Synergy Ability: "Absorption Shield"
Why It Works:
Humans lack specialized racial bonuses, so their synergy focuses on reactive defense. The Absorption hearts give Warriors extra survivability that adapts to combat situations, letting them tank damage bursts effectively.
Best For: Players who want a reliable, forgiving tank build
Strategy: Engage aggressively knowing you'll gain extra protection when hit. The absorption buffer lets you take risks other tanks can't. Combined with Warrior's 6 abilities (including Battle Shout healing and Iron Skin damage reduction), you're incredibly durable.
Theme: Unpredictable magical surges reflecting human adaptability
Synergy Ability: "Arcane Surge"
Why It Works:
Human Mages exemplify versatility. The random regeneration makes them surprisingly resilient despite their fragile nature, and the unpredictability keeps gameplay interesting.
Best For: Players who enjoy adaptable, unpredictable playstyles
Strategy: The random healing can save your life when it matters. Play aggressively for a Mage, knowing you have backup healing potential. Combined with Arcane Barrier (10 absorption hearts), you're more durable than expected.
Theme: Enhanced mobility through unpredictable movement boosts
Synergy Ability: "Parkour Master"
Why It Works:
Human Rogues gain even more mobility, making them exceptional scouts and explorers. The random jump boosts create dynamic movement opportunities.
Best For: Players who love exploration and creative movement
Strategy: Use the random jump boosts to access unexpected locations, escape danger, and outmaneuver enemies in three dimensions. Combined with Rogue's 7 abilities (including Blink Strike teleport and Vanish invisibility), you're incredibly mobile.
Theme: Unstoppable underground tank
Synergy Ability: "Stone's Endurance"
Why It Works:
Dwarves are born underground, and Dwarf Warriors become absolute walls when below ground. Combined with high HP, mining bonuses, and Warrior abilities (Iron Skin, Battle Shout), this is the ultimate cave exploration build.
Best For: Players who spend most time mining, caving, and underground
Strategy: Dive deep without fear. You're the toughest thing underground. Perfect for cave exploration, ore gathering, and underground base building. Use Iron Skin underground for absolutely absurd damage reduction (Resistance II + synergy Resistance).
Theme: Mountain-born spellcaster with forge heritage
Synergy Ability: "Forge-Born"
Why It Works:
Dwarves work in forges and deep mines where lava flows. This synergy makes Dwarf Mages the safest Nether explorers and lets them work near lava without the usual Mage fragility being a problem.
Best For: Nether exploration, lava-side building, fire-based challenges
Strategy: Explore lava lakes and Nether fortresses without fear. Build bases near lava for aesthetics without risk. Excellent for blaze farming and Nether resources. Combined with Mage's 4 abilities (Arcane Barrier, Time Warp), you can safely explore dangerous areas.
Theme: Natural combination of mining expertise and agility
Combined Bonuses:
Why It Works:
Fast, efficient underground exploration. You move quickly through caves (Rogue speed) while gathering resources efficiently (Dwarf mining). The 7 Rogue abilities provide excellent tools for cave survival.
Best For: Efficient resource gathering with high mobility
Strategy: Speed-mine through caves using mobility and Rogue abilities to avoid unnecessary fights. Use Vanish to escape danger, Blink Strike to reposition, and Assassinate for burst damage when needed.
Theme: Natural combination of speed and strength
Combined Bonuses:
Why It Works:
Fast, mobile Warrior with extended reach. The movement speed makes you highly mobile for a tank. The 6 Warrior abilities (Whirlwind, Battle Shout, Iron Skin, etc.) combined with Elf agility creates a hit-and-run tank playstyle.
Best For: Mobile tank builds, forest dwellers
Strategy: Use speed to position optimally, extended reach to hit from safer distance. Build bases in forests for wood/leaf gathering bonuses. The Guardian of the Wilds quest chain rewards Elytra for ultimate mobility.
Theme: Magic amplified by natural energy
Synergy Ability: "Forest Attunement"
Why It Works:
Elf Mages channel natural magic. In forests, their connection to nature accelerates everything they do, making them the fastest casters in the game when fighting on home ground.
Best For: Forest-dwelling spellcasters who want maximum speed
Strategy: Build your base in a forest. You'll cast faster, move faster, and gather crops faster. Combined with Mage's 4 abilities (Arcane Missiles, Time Warp, Mana Burst, Arcane Barrier), you have incredible versatility and speed. Ultimate support character in wooded terrain.
Theme: Perfect stealth predator in natural environments
Synergy Ability: "Forest Phantom"
Why It Works:
This is one of the most powerful synergies for stealth gameplay. Elf Rogues in forests are virtually impossible to detect, making them perfect assassins and scouts.
Best For: Stealth gameplay, ambushes, PvP in forested areas
Strategy: Use forests as your hunting ground. Become completely invisible while sneaking, set up ambushes, and strike before enemies know you're there. Combined with Blink Strike (teleport), Vanish (invisibility anywhere), and Assassinate (backstab), you're the ultimate assassin. Exceptional for PvP if enabled.
Theme: Unstoppable rage when cornered
Synergy Ability: "Berserker Rage"
Why It Works:
Orcs fight hardest when cornered. This synergy rewards aggressive play and makes Orc Warriors extremely dangerous even when low on health. The lower your HP, the more deadly you become.
Best For: Aggressive players who like high-risk combat
Strategy: Don't run when low on health - FIGHT. Your berserker rage makes you faster and stronger. Push through difficult fights knowing you get stronger as you take damage. Combined with Warrior's Battle Shout (healing) and Iron Skin (damage reduction), you can intentionally trigger berserker rage then heal back up for devastating damage phases.
Theme: Natural combination of magical power and physical resilience
Combined Bonuses:
Why It Works:
Orc Mages are battle mages who can take hits while casting. Their extra health from Orc heritage offsets Mage's fragility, creating a unique aggressive caster playstyle.
Best For: Players who want to play Mage aggressively
Strategy: Fight at closer ranges than other Mages. Use your extra health to your advantage. Combined with Arcane Barrier (10 absorption hearts), you have significant durability for a caster. You're a battle mage, not a glass cannon - get in the thick of combat.
Theme: Brutal precision strikes and enhanced hunting
Synergy Ability: "Predator's Strike"
Why It Works:
Combines Orc's raw power with Rogue's precision. The stacking backstab damage makes Orc Rogues the highest burst damage build in the game when attacking from behind.
Math: Base damage × Rogue backstab (1.5×) × Orc bonus (1.2×) × Assassinate (20 damage) = INSANE DAMAGE
Best For: Maximum damage output, hunting, assassination gameplay
Strategy: Always position for backstabs. Your damage from behind is unmatched. Combined with Assassinate ability (20 damage backstab) and Blink Strike (teleport behind enemies), you can delete targets instantly. Perfect for hunting animals efficiently and devastating sneak attacks in combat.
Automatic Activation:
All synergies are passive and activate automatically based on conditions:
No Manual Activation Required:
You don't need to press buttons or use items. Simply play your character and the synergies activate when appropriate.
Check Frequency:
Synergies are checked periodically (approximately every 1 second based on game ticks).
Underground Check (Dwarf Warrior):
Forest Check (Elf synergies):
Health Check (Orc Warrior):
Damage Check (Human Warrior):
Backstab Check (Orc Rogue):
Important Distinction:
Synergies (Passive):
Class Abilities (Active):
You have BOTH synergies and class abilities working together!
Most Powerful Combat:
Best Survivability:
Best Utility:
Best Stealth:
Best for New Players:
Best for Advanced Players:
Best for Fast Leveling:
The Balanced Party:
The Combat Party:
The Resource Party:
Q: Can I have multiple synergies?
A: No, you have ONE synergy based on your race-class combination.
Q: Do synergies stack with class abilities?
A: Yes! Synergies are passive, class abilities are active. They work together.
Q: Can I change my synergy?
A: No, synergies are tied to your permanent race and class choices.
Q: Which synergy is best?
A: Depends on playstyle! Dwarf Warrior for tanking, Elf Rogue for stealth, Orc Rogue for damage.
Q: Do all 12 race-class combinations have unique synergies?
A: No, only 9 combinations have unique synergies. Dwarf Rogue, Elf Warrior, and Orc Mage do not have unique synergies beyond their combined base bonuses.
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