Dragons Dogma 2: All Vocations, classes Dragons Dogma 2 guide, tips
DD2 offers players a choice among a dozen character classes, called Vocations. On this page, we will introduce you to the characteristics of each of them, so you can choose the role that is perfect for you.
Last update: 10 April 2024
Dragons Dogma 2, similarly to the first installment of the series, gives players access to a variety of Vocations that the world of the game, are equivalent to character classes known from other games. Each Vocation has a different area of expertise, offering a variety of playstyles and different assumed roles in the team. On this page of our guide, we provide a list of all possible Vocations, explain what they focus on when it comes to combat, and finally show how to unlock more advanced classes.
Basic starting Vocations
Starting Vocations are the 4 basic hero archetypes to which you receive access at the very beginning of the game. You make the choice of the Vocation in the character creation screen. Each of these focus on a different aspect of combat and every player should find something for himself among them.
- Fighter - a melee combatant equipped with a sword and shield. During clashes, Fighters bear the brunt of enemy attacks, protecting less durable team members. Among the abilities of this class, we have improving damage dealt to targets, increasing defense, or taunting enemies. This class will appeal to players who prefer direct, close combat. This vocation can be chosen for your Pawns.
- Archer - a hero specializing in ranged combat, equipped with a bow. They make up their low survivability with nimbleness and agility which allows them to quickly relocate and change positions in the course of combat. The long effective range of a bow helps Archers hurt e.g. flying enemies. This archetype will work great as support for less mobile party members that fight in melee range. This vocation can be chosen for your Pawns.
- Thief - this class specializes in inflicting damage with fast combinations of surprise attacks. While not as tough as shield-equipped Fighters, they make up their fragility with extended mobility. Thieves will also be useful during battles against larger opponents, as this class can climb the creatures to reach more vulnerable areas of them. The uniqueness of this class makes Thieves shine only when they complement a well-composed team. This vocation can be chosen for your Pawns.
- Mage - a ranged spell caster. These students of mystic arts are perfect in supporting roles. Access to a wide range of offensive and defensive spells allows them to both attack enemies and cast protective spells on allies. Healing spells will turn the tide of numerous battles. Be careful, however, as cloth-wearing mages won't survive long if they get into an effective range of enemies. This vocation can be chosen for your Pawns.
Advanced Vacations
These are variations of basic Vocations. You can unlock them through quests, and each serves as an upgrade to the basic respective Vocation, offering new skills and abilities.
- Warrior - this class abandons the shield in favor of heavy two-handed weapons. The new weaponry allows them to deal even more damage. Unlike Fighters, the lack of a shield may mean increased susceptibility to enemy attacks, so skillful positioning on the battlefield will be very important. This vocation can be chosen for your Pawns.
- Sorcerer - magic wielder specializing in area of effect offensive spells. The enhanced power of his spells comes at a cost of more difficult and longer casting time. This means that for a Sorcerer, correct positioning is even more important, as the casting process will be the time when they are the most vulnerable. The abilities of this class will be especially useful during long battles with bosses or large groups of enemies. This vocation can be chosen for your Pawns.
Information on how to unlock advanced vocations can be found on a separate page of our guide.
Hybrid Vacations
Archetypes combining elements of different classes. Hybrids are interesting mixtures that will appeal to players looking for less obvious solutions. Like Advanced Vocations, these classes will also need to be unlocked first. It's worth noting that Hybrid Vocations are only available for player character.
- Mystic Spearhand - a class combining melee combat and ranged spellcasting. The versatile nature of the spear allows Spearhands to fight in different positions on the battlefield. Class representatives also have access to special spells that help, for example, with crowd control.
- Magick Archer - an archer employing magic arrows. Magic projectiles always hit their target, and can additionally be infused with power of elements. This ranged class will be perfect at locating and dealing damage to weak points of opponents.
- Trickster - a very interesting type of hero that utilizes smoke from incense burner and magic in combat. Trickster will work best as a support hero, where his devious tricks will wreak mayhem on enemies while the caster remains at a safe distance. A proficient player can, for example, force enemies to attack each other or summon illusions that will bring destruction to his opponents. In addition to previously mentioned skills, this class has also a choice of buffs that can be applied to his team members.
- Warfarer - a complex archetype combining elements of many other vocations. By choosing it, you will be able to utilize skills and tools available to other classes. This class provides immense flexibility when it comes to choosing your preferred playstyle, but getting the best out of it will require planning and dedication.