In Dragon’s Dogma 2, you start out picking a vocation for your Pawn so that they can help you in combat. There are four starting choices, and each of them can benefit you depending on your preferred play style and difficulty. These vocations can grow and change as you explore the world.
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Picking your starting vocation will influence how you experience the first few hours of the game, and it will impact how you build your Pawn later. Here are the best vocations for your pawn, based on how you play and what kind of experience you’re looking for in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
When To Pick Fighter
Fighters are tough, dependable allies with a balance of offense and defense. This is by far the best vocation to begin with for your Pawn if you want to play as a ranged vocation, like Archer.
If you’re new to Dragon’s Dogma’s combat system, choosing a Fighter is a good idea – especially if you’d prefer a different vocation for yourself.
When your Pawn has the Fighter vocation, you can engage in combat from a distance and worry less about enemy aggro. Your Pawn will draw their attention while you deal damage.
When To Pick Mage
Mages are versatile and vital to your party. Assigning your main Pawn the Mage vocation is the best choice you can make. Mages are well-rounded and powerful, wielding both offensive and restorative spells. If you plan on taking damage in combat, a Mage Pawn can heal you.
Mages lack offense when they just start out, but elemental control cannot be underestimated.
It will take longer to build a Mage to their full potential, but it’s well worth the investment. Additionally, a Mage cannot defend themselves, so it will be up to you to create a party composition that can support them – and you’ll likely be taking more damage to draw enemies away.
When To Pick Thief
Thieves are nimble, agile attackers that deal the most damage per second. Their mobility allows them to avoid incoming enemy attacks, which is good because they lack a solid defense.
Theives have the only dodge mechanic in the game, so they make for useful allies.
It’s best to pick the Thief vocation for your Pawn if you want additional support in combat, or if you plan to take on a boss fight. They’re not the best pick for a Pawn if you’re just starting out, but advanced players may welcome the challenge and grit of working with a Thief.
When To Pick Archer
An Archer can loose arrows to bring down flying enemies, like Harpies. However, they have no means to defend themselves, so you’ll have to do the work for them or provide them with healing items.
Archers are effective in combat when farther away from their target.
It’s best to choose Archer for your Pawn if you intend to do most of the combat. An Archer will help provide offensive support and watch your back while you deal more damage up close.
When To Switch Vocations
You can always switch vocations at an Inn, provided you have the discipline to unlock a new vocation for your Pawn. This is best if you change your mind on how you want to arrange your party, or if you discover that you’d prefer to play as a different vocation yourself.
Your Pawn’s starting vocation matters, but it’s not set in stone. You can swap as needed and learn new skills to compliment your gameplay experience. There are no wrong answers, so test out combinations to uncover what works best for you!
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