Summary
It can be quite intimidating to be thrown onto the vast map ofDragon’s Dogma 2with little to no information on where to go next. It can also be equally exhilarating to discover secrets yourself and complete Quests by piecing clues together.
WhileDragon’s Dogma 2is not the type of game to help players every step of the way,there are some tips and tricksArisen can follow to ensure a smoother journey throughout the gameplay.
8Use Pawns To Complete Quests Efficiently
Pawns Will Offer A Helping “Hand”
Upon openingthe Quest menu inDragon’s Dogma 2, you will notice that some of them have a hand icon on them.These icons indicate that there is a Pawn that can help with Quests, and they are currently in your party.
When you set a Quest as a priority, and it has a hand icon on it, it means that one of the pawns will lead you to your destination. Theblue hand represents the Main Pawnwhile thebrown handswith the numbers 1 and 2 on themrepresent the other two pawns.
7Use Oxcart To Travel
Enjoy The Scenery And Save Time
Although traveling physically from one area to another is more rewarding as playersopen more parts of the map inDragon’s Dogma 2and obtain more items, it’s beneficial to use an Oxcart now and then to save time. These carriages can be found in certain villages and each one has a set destination. Additionally, it doesn’t cost much to use the Oxcart, so it can also be considered cheap.
While it’s a great way to reduce traveling time,Arisens are also more likely to get ambushed by monsters, so keep that in mind.
6Listen To Your Pawns
Sometimes It’s Worth Lending An Ear
Sometimes,while traveling through the vast open landofDragon’s Dogma 2, one of the pawns might comment on certain stuff. They could comment on a nearby hidden chest or a rare item like Seeker’s Tokens. That’s because Pawns travel beyond the Rift and help other Arisens, so they have more knowledge on certain matters.
By pressing theGo!Command, the pawn who commented, be it the Main Pawn or a normal one, will beckon players to follow them and lead the Arisen to a hidden secret.
5Stay At An Inn/House Frequently
Don’t Rely Solely On Auto-Save
Dragon’s Dogma 2offers two methods for saving progress, which are auto-save and manual save. The former can’t be controlled and occurs every few minutes, while the latter is accessed from the main menu via the system option, or by staying at an inn.
Becausethe save process is very close in timing, players might get stuck in an unwanted loop. To refresh the save, head to the title screen and load the game from the last time you stayed at an inn or your home.
4Figure Out Which Type Of Smithing You Want
You Can Mix And Match While Enhancing Equipment
Four types of smithing styles help enhance equipment inDragon Dogma’s 2, and Arisen needs to figure out which one matches their chosen Vocation. The styles are:
For example, Vocations like Mage and Sorcerer will benefit the most from the Elven Enhancement, whileVocations like Fighter and Warriorwill benefit from the Battahli. Also, keep in mind thateach piece of equipment can have more than one style of smithingto have the maximum benefit from each style.
3Seek Divination To Get Hints
Don’t Get Frustrated With The Lack Of Quest Progress
Some Quests inDragon’s Dogma 2are hard to complete as there’s little to no information on how to proceed. Players must simply speak with multiple NPCs around the area to gather clues and piece them together.
An easy solution to this problem is byvisiting Divination shops, which are usually found in Vernworth or Battahl. Pay the 50 Gold fee to the shop owner, and you will receive a hint regarding the next step.
2Change Pawns Frequently
Add A Variety Of Pawns For Maximum Benefit
Aftercreating your Main Pawn inDragon’s Dogma 2, Arisens are free to interact with any Riftstone to get two more Pawns. It’s essential tohave a variety of Pawns with different skillsas it will facilitate the exploration journey as well as fighting enemies. Changing them frequently is crucial asthe extra two Pawns don’t gain any EXP from traveling with you and won’t level up at all.So, it’s better to change Pawns occasionally to match the level of the Arisen.
Additionally, Pawns can also have certain skills that help the players. For example, the helper can boost Arisen into hard-to-reach areas either by using Magick or pure Strength, which is why it’s best to have a variety of Vocations in the party.
1Use A Health Potion When On The Brink Of Death
Death Is Not The End
After going through a difficult battle, it’s normal for unprepared players to die at the hands of the enemies. Usually, you will get asked to load the game from the last save or the last inn you stayed at. Also, if you have a Wakestone,Arisen can get another chance at lifewith full HP. However, there isanother way to revive the character without spending any Wakestones.
Upon dying,quicklyopen up the items menu and use a healing potion to regain some HP and revive the character. It’s extremely crucial to act fast, otherwise Arisen will get the normal option of loading the game or using a Wakestone. you may access the items' menu through a shortcut or via the main menu.
