Dragon’s Dogma 2 has a total of 10 vocations and these range from RPG mainstays to more unorthodox fare. Additionally, the best part is that players are not locked into a single vocation. They get to rank up and progress in their vocation as the game advances.
Even if a given player wishes to stick by a single vocation, players may want their main pawn companion along with all of the other pawns they recruit to specialize in other vocations. This will help them create a diversified army suited for all situations.
As players begin their journey as Arisen, they get four basic vocations available at the start. The four vocations come with their respective specializations and players must choose one which best suits their playing style and goals in the game. While it can be a little too overwhelming to choose among the four, knowing their strengths and weaknesses can certainly help.
1. Fighter
No roleplaying game is complete without the legendary Fighter class. It comes with a well-balanced skillset that involves swordplay and shield usage. For obvious reasons, the Fighter class among Dragon’s Dogma 2 basic vocation is one of the best picks, particularly for newbies who haven’t played the first game.
Playing as the Fighter can offer a great opportunity to practice getting in close, and slashing down enemies, while also protecting yourself and all nearby allies. Besides, it is also a pretty simple vocation for beginners to understand, while holding incredible depth.
2. Archer
Players who prefer the ranged approach over melee attacks can go for the Archer vocation. It is an excellent one that is capable of firing arrows at the speed of light. At the same time, while playing the Archer, players need not worry about aiming as much, since Dragon’s Dogma 2 is equipped with a fine-tuned auto-targeting system and the Archer further allows them to zoom in on foes.
What makes the Archer class even more fun is their trick arrows, which can explode, tar, or drench enemies with the help of water and blight. All in all, the Archer comes with a lot of versatility at their disposal, and slightly more inventory management compared to other vocations. Also, players can jump-kick goblins in the face, so that’s amazing.
3. Mage
The Mage vocation comes with essential skills such as Anodyne, Clarity, and Halidom, which can heal, hasten, and cure debilitations respectively. Besides, the Mage is a classic support spellcaster. The Mage may not be as flashy as the other basic vocations, while their light armor restrictions make them the weakest.
However, the Mage is excellent when it comes to healing yourself using magick instead of popping consistent Salubrious Droughts. With Mage players also get foundational attack spells to help them hold their own. Furthermore, the Mage can enchant allies’ weapons with powerful elemental buffs.
4. Thief
Last but not least is the Thief, which comes with the most complex and diverse skillsets among the basic vocations in Dragon’s Dogma 2. The Thief in their essence are melee DPS-dealers, however, they are less durable than the Fighter. Besides, they have the tendency to make swift moves that can easily be missed.
However, players can master and take advantage of Thief’s dexterous moves, which will allow for a variety of tactics that deal massive damage. Thieves are capable of pinning enemies to the ground for a fatal stab, slicing away at weak points as they climb the backs of massive bosses.
They also make use of gimmicks like ropes to make an opponent fall to their knees, while stealing stuff on a successful strike. If swift damage and a wide selection of skills are on your mind, then the Thief should be your pick.
