So I'm playing Vagrant Story.

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Euphoria14 said:

Also, if you have a polearm, just use that because they are much better against dragons than an axe or sword. Also try running up to the dragon right at the start of battle and getting right below his head. Their strongest attacks are their breath attacks and hiding underneath not only can enable you to completely evade them but it also gives you easy attacks on the dragon's neck.

Degenerate, Invigorate and Herakles also can help out when you are in a tough spot.  

You will also learn that different parts of enemies bodies have different weaknesses. Make sure to carry different weapon types.

 

Also, if you really feel the need to grind for affinities, do not think that you really need to enter, fight enemy, exit, enter, fight enemy, exit, etc...

There are training dummies located around the city. Just chaining on those dummies will raise your affinities without the need to dungeon crawl and constantly enter/exit the same areas to respawn enemies.

Locations are here if interested.

Wine Cellar, "Blackmarket": Human dummyWine Cellar, "Worker's Restroom": Human dummyAbandoned Mines B1, "The Dark Tunnel": Beast dummyCatacombs, "Hall of Sworn Revenge": Undead dummyCity Walls North, "From Boy to Hero": Phantom dummyCity Walls South, "The Boy's Training Room": Dragon dummyTown Center East, "Gharmes Walk": Evil dummy

I understand that all of these may not be available right from the start, but later on it is useful info to have just in case affinities are your worry.

You will also find gems that you can insert into your weapon's hilt that grants you affinities, so affinity grinding isn't as bad as it seems.

I doub I have ever used those dummies ... just nort needed