Dragon's Dogma 2 is an expansive single-player, narrative-driven action role-playing game. It gives players the power to craft their own experiences.
The game has a complex blend of mechanics that newcomers will find difficult to master, from combat to exploration to the pawns system. However, being patient with the game rewards you with useful knowledge.
This beginner's tips and tricks guide helps players understand how to get started in Dragon's Dogma 2. It also provides some advice on what you should be doing in the early stages of the game.
Be Careful With Save Files
In Dragon's Dogma 2, players only have one save file and you have no way to officially start a new one if you want to start over. The game itself autosaves frequently and you can save from the menu at any time, according to Polygon.
The issue comes when your character dies, such as when you fall off a slightly too-high elevation. The game gives you two options; to load from your last save or load from your last inn rest.
The former brings you back a few minutes but the latter transports you to the last time you paid to stay in an inn. The main issue with this is that it automatically autosaves over your own file whether you want it to or not.
Make Use of Pawns
Pawns in the game are very useful and you can even take advantage of them to complete quests more efficiently. You will see in the quest menu that some missions have a hand icon on them.
This indicates that you have a Pawn currently in your party that can help in completing that particular quest. Setting a quest that has a hand icon on it as a priority will have your Pawn leading you to your destination, GameRant said.
There are two colored hands and the blue represents the Main Pawn while the browns with numbers represent the other two Pawns.
Travel Using an Oxcart
Physically traveling to various areas in Dragon's Dogma 2 is rewarding because it opens up more of the game's map. You can also obtain more items that you can use along your journey.
However, it is still recommended to travel simply using an Oxcart in order to save a lot of time going from one area to another. You can find these carriages in some villages and each has a set destination.
Unlock Secret Vocations and Get Ultimate Techniques
Dragon's Dogma 2 features six unlockable vocations that players can access after meeting some requirements. Some of these can only be chosen by the Arisen while the others are also available to Pawns.
There are certain Maister NPCs that can teach you the ultimate techniques for each class. These powerful skills can be used regardless of your active vocation's level.
This means you can select a new vocation and still activate powerful abilities without spending Discipline, according to GameSpot.
