Welcome to the fascinating, intricate, and at times bewildering world of Dwarf Fortress, a game of complex systems and myriad possibilities. One of the game’s most critical components is the extensive range of jobs available to your dwarves, each corresponding to a unique profession, necessitating specific workshops, and demanding certain attributes. This post is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide, providing you with an in-depth overview of these roles in an easily digestible table format. Whether you’re a seasoned overseer keen on optimizing your workforce or a novice player just beginning to unravel the game’s complexities, this jobs overview will be an invaluable tool in your quest to build a thriving and successful dwarf civilization.
| Job | Profession | Workshop | Attributes |
| Miner | Miner | – | Strength Toughness Endurance Willpower Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Bowyer | Woodworker | Bowyer’s Workshop | Agility Creativity Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Carpenter | Woodworker | Carpenter’s Workshop | Strength Agility Creativity Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Woodcutter | Woodworker | – | Strength Agility Endurance Willpower Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Engraver | Stoneworker | – | Agility Creativity Spatial Sense Kensthetic Sense |
| Mason | Stoneworker | Mason’s Workshop | Strength Agility Endurance Creativity Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Ambusher | Ranger | – | Agility Focus Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Animal Caretaker | Ranger | – | Agility Analytical Ability Memory Empathy |
| Animal Dissector | Ranger | Butcher’s Shop | Agility Kinesthetic Sense |
| Animal Trainer | Ranger | Kennel | Agility Toughness Endurance Intuition Patience Empathy |
| Trapper | Ranger | Kennel Butcher’s Shop | Agility Analytical Ability Creativity Spatial Sense |
| Bone Doctor | Doctor | – | Strength Agility Focus Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Diagnoser | Doctor | – | Analytical Ability Memory Intuition |
| Surgeon | Doctor | – | Agility Focus Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Suturer | Doctor | – | Agility Focus Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Beekeeper | Farmer | Hive | Agility Endurance Strength Analytical Ability Kinesthetic Sense |
| Brewer | Farmer | Still | Strength Agility Kinesthetic Sense |
| Butcher | Farmer | Butcher’s Shop | Strength Agility Endurance Kinesthetic Sense |
| Cheese Maker | Farmer | Farmer’s Workshop | Strength Agility Endurance Analytical Ability Creativity Kinesthetic Sense |
| Cook | Farmer | Kitchen | Agility Analytical Ability Creativity Kinesthetic Sense |
| Dyer | Farmer | Dyer’s Shop | Strength Agility Endurance Kinesthetic Sense |
| Gelder | Farmer | Farmer’s Workshop | – |
| Planter | Farmer | – | Strength Agility Endurance Kinesthetic Sense |
| Herbalist | Farmer | Still | Agility Memory Kinesthetic Sense |
| Lye Maker | Farmer | Ashery | Strength Toughness Endurance Kinesthetic Sense |
| Milker | Farmer | Farmer’s Workshop | Strength Agility Endurance Kinesthetic Sense |
| Miller | Farmer | Millstone Quern | Strength Agility Endurance Kinesthetic Sense |
| Potash Maker | Farmer | Ashery | Strength Toughness Endurance Kinesthetic Sense |
| Presser | Farmer | Screw Press | Agility Endurance Strength Kinesthetic Sense |
| Shearer | Farmer | Farmer’s Workshop | – |
| Soaper | Farmer | Soap Maker’s Workshop | Strength Toughness Endurance Kinesthetic Sense |
| Spinner | Farmer | Farmer’s Workshop | Endurance Kinesthetic Sense Spatial Sense Strength Agility |
| Tanner | Farmer | Tanner’s Shop | Agility Kinesthetic Sense |
| Thresher | Farmer | Farmer’s Workshop | Strength Agility Endurance Kinesthetic Sense |
| Wood Burner | Farmer | Wood Furnace | Strength Toughness Endurance Kinesthetic Sense |
| Fish Cleaner | Fishery Worker | Fishery | Agility Endurance Kinesthetic Sense |
| Fish Dissector | Fishery Worker | Fishery | Agility Kinesthetic Sense |
| Fisherdwarf | Fishery Worker | Fishery | Strength Agility Focus Patience Kinesthetic Sense |
| Armorsmith | Metalsmith | Metalsmith’s Forge Magma Forge | Strength Agility Endurance Creativity Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Furnace Operator | Metalsmith | Smelter Magma Smelter Kiln Magma Kiln | Strength Toughness Endurance Analytical Ability Kinesthetic Sense |
| Metal Crafter | Metalsmith | Metalsmith’s Forge Magma Forge | Strength Agility Endurance Creativity Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Blacksmith | Metalsmith | Metalsmith’s Forge Magma Forge | Strength Agility Endurance Creativity Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Weaponsmith | Metalsmith | Metalsmith’s Forge Magma Forge | Strength Agility Endurance Creativity Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Gem Cutter | Jeweler | Jeweler’s Workshop | Agility Analytical Ability Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Gem Setter | Jeweler | Jeweler’s Workshop | Agility Creativity Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Bookbinder | Craftsdwarf | Craftsdwarf’s Workshop | Agility Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Bone Carver | Craftsdwarf | Craftsdwarf’s Workshop | Agility Creativity Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Clothier | Craftsdwarf | Clothier’s Shop Craftsdwarf’s Workshop | Agility Creativity Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Glassmaker | Craftsdwarf | Glass Furnace Magma Glass Furnace | Strength Agility Endurance Creativity Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Glazer | Craftsdwarf | Kiln Magma Kiln | Creativity Agility Kinesthetic Sense Spatial Sense |
| Leatherworker | Craftsdwarf | Leather Works Craftsdwarf’s Workshop | Strength Agility Endurance Creativity Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Papermaker | Craftsdwarf | Millstone Quern Screw Press Farmer’s Workshop | Strength Agility Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Potter | Craftsdwarf | Kiln Magma Kiln | Creativity Agility Kinesthetic Sense Spatial Sense |
| Stone Crafter | Craftsdwarf | Craftsdwarf’s Workshop | Agility Creativity Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Strand Extractor | Craftsdwarf | Craftsdwarf’s Workshop | Strength Agility Endurance Analytical Ability Kinesthetic Sense |
| Wax Worker | Craftsdwarf | Craftsdwarf’s Workshop | Agility Creativity Kinesthetic Sense Spatial Sense |
| Weaver | Craftsdwarf | Loom | Agility Creativity Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Wood Crafter | Craftsdwarf | Craftsdwarf’s Workshop | Agility Creativity Spatial Sense Kinesthetic Sense |
| Mechanic | Engineer | Mechanic’s Workshop Metalsmith’s Forge | Strength Agility Endurance Analytical Ability Creativity Spatial Sense |
| Pump Operator | Engineer | Screw Pump | Strength Toughness Endurance Willpower Kinesthetic Sense |
| Siege Engineer | Engineer | Siege Workshop | Strength Agility Endurance Analytical Ability Creativity Spatial Sense |
| Siege Operator | Engineer | Siege Engine | Strength Toughness Endurance Analytical Ability Focus Spatial Sense |
| Appraiser | Administrator | – | Analytical Ability Memory Intuition |
| Architect | Administrator | – | Analytical Ability Creativity Spatial Sense |
Administrator | Administrator | Office | Analytical Ability Creativity Social Awareness |
| Clerk | Administrator | – | Analytical Ability Memory Focus |
As you’ve journeyed through this extensive list of Dwarf Fortress jobs, it’s clear that managing a thriving dwarven civilization is no small feat. It requires a keen understanding of each role, their corresponding professions, the workshops they utilize, and the unique attributes they demand. However, with this comprehensive overview at your disposal, you’re now better equipped than ever to allocate tasks efficiently and strategically within your fortress. Keep in mind that the beauty of Dwarf Fortress lies in its complexity and depth – there’s always more to learn and strategies to refine. So, whether you’re setting out to build a bustling metropolis or aiming to create a well-oiled, efficient dwarven machine, remember that every job plays its part in the grand tapestry of your fortress’s story.