All Dragon’s Dogma 2 Starting Vocations

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Players in Dragon’s Dogma 2 can eventually choose from ten total vocations. However, your journey begins by selecting your Starting Vocation – in other words, your starting class. Players can eventually transition into Advanced vocations and even Hybrid vocations later on.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Starting Vocations

These basic vocations or character classes in Dragon’s Dogma 2 should feel very familiar to those who have experienced the previous game. With a mix of melee combat, range combat, and magic there are plenty of powerful options here for both the player character and their Pawns.

The four possible starting vocations in Dragon’s Dogma 2 are:

• Fighter
• Thief
• Archer
• Mage

1. Fighter Vocation

1. Fighter Vocation

The Fighter vocation excels in melee combat and physical damage, wielding a one-handed sword and shield. Fighters can slice through enemy ranks and deliver powerful blows, while also using their shields to protect themselves and their party.

2. Thief Vocation

The Thief attacks with deadly speed, dealing rapid and consecutive strikes with daggers in both hands while exhibiting outstanding mobility. They quickly step away after striking, exploit openings to cling onto enemies, and inflict heavy damage. The Thief Vocation can also steal items from NPCs and enemies.

3. Archer Vocation

Archers in Dragon’s Dogma 2 specializes in long-range attacks using a bow and arrow. They perform their attacks from afar and can target enemies in high positions. In addition, they are essential in supporting the frontline. For example, by targeting enemy weaknesses, they can create opportunities for your allies to strike.

4. Mage Vocation

The Mage offers support to improve their party in various ways: from launching magick attacks, offering enchantments that bolster their party members’ weapons, to casting healing spells. The more advanced and powerful the magick is, the longer the incantation time will be. The mage will be a well-balanced vocation for both players and their pawns in order to make the full party more effective.

Advanced Vocations

Players can eventually upgrade their Arisen character and Main Pawn into two possible Advanced vocations: the Warrior and the Sorcerer – unlocking even more powerful abilities.

Warrior

The Warrior is an advanced vocation that boasts a robust physique specializing in direct combat, with the strength to endure enemy counterattacks. Warriors are masters of two-handed weapons such as the greatsword and the hammer. The strike that is unleashed after charging power and identifying an opening, is among the most powerful attacks of all vocations.

Sorcerer

The Sorcerer vocation is an advanced class completely specialized in casting spells. Their magick is conjured with both hands through the Archistaff, and can change the tide of battle at any given opportunity. As their magick spells take longer to cast, it is key for the Sorcerer to find a safe place and determine the correct moment to strike.

Hybrid Vocations

A hybrid class in Dragon’s Dogma 2, also called vocations, can deal massive damage using combinations of melee or ranged weapons with magic.

Magick Archer

Available only to the Arisen, the Magick Archer vocation excels in long-range combat, creating various magick attacks with their magickal arrows. Multiple arrows can be used in combat, but Magick Archers are also adept at supporting their allies. They can learn a custom skill that unleashes a devastating attack over a wide area, in exchange for reducing their own maximum HP.

Mystic Spearhand

The Mystic Spearhand, a vocation exclusive to the Arisen character, combines melee and magick abilities, making them a well-balanced vocation that is effective from any range. The Mystic Spearhand is a master of their unique weapon, the Duospear. Using magick, they can paralyze enemies or hurl multiple objects at them.

Trickster

One of the most unique new vocations exclusive to the Arisen, the Trickster can conjure illusions through the smoke created by its unique weapon, the Censer. Tricksters can use illusions to deceive enemies into fighting against their own. They also have the ability to temporarily increase the power of Pawns beyond their limits. A brand new vocation Dragon’s Dogma series, the Trickster is a Hybrid vocation that focuses on support spells and looks like a blast to play!

Warfarer

The Warfarer vocation is a new class exclusive to the Arisen that can use every weapon and learn different skills from each vocation. By using diverse weapons, the Warfarer can respond to any situation and create combos that cross vocational boundaries.

The Warfarer’s lower base stats require them to utilize the situational strengths of different weapon types to be on par with other vocations with specialized strengths.

Review our complete Warfarer Vocation Guide for all the details.

Vocations Specific Weapons and Armor

Many vocations in Dragon’s Dogma 2 are limited in terms of which armor and weapons they can actually use. With this in mind, it will be important to only purchase items for your chosen vocation (or pass them over to pawns if you like). Any item with a red square next to the name is not usable by your current class, even if the blue arrows next to its damage and armor rating go up.

Vocation Maisters

As you adventure in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you may encounter a vocation maister. These are experts in their chosen vocation and can often teach the player high level skills if you complete enough quests for them.

How To Unlock New Vocations

Unlocking new vocations in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is slightly different the original title. To unlock new vocations, you will typically need to complete a quest or talk to a vocation master and ask them about their fighting style, such as Sigurd, the Mystic Spearhand master.

How To Change Vocations in Dragon’s Dogma 2

Vocation switching in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is possible at a Vocation Guild. These guilds are located throughout the game but require a fee of Discipline Points in order to change your class to something else. Keep in mind that some vocations also are not available right away but need to be unlocked via specific quests such as Vocation Frustration.