Pawns in Dragon's Dogma 2 - companions who accompany the Risen on the difficult journey to fulfill the omen. As a rule, they act as a separate combat unit, helping to cope with content of any complexity. Additionally, they contribute to the exploration of the open world: they find rare consumables and other valuable items. However, for first-class execution of the listed goals, they are forced to constantly update the squad and carefully approach the study of information about the pawn itself.
From the guide you will learn which companions to choose in Dragon's Dogma 2 at the initial and late stages of mastering the game. In addition, we will present the best units that can be formed with an emphasis on the class affiliation of the Risen, and we will also tell you how the pumping of pawns is implemented.
Who are the pawns in Dragon's Dogma 2
Companions in Dragon's Dogma 2 are also pawns - permanent or temporary companions of the Arisen, whose main goal is to make it easier to fight various opponentsthat are found in open world exploration.
For the first time, the opportunity to assemble a squad opens up after completing the story mission “Awakening in the Dungeon,” which reveals the backstory of the main character. Starting the task "Story starts", the hero meets the knight Justin, who subsequently accompanies the escaped prisoner to the location “Border Outpost: Northern Watch Camp”.
At the entrance to the new territory, a closer acquaintance with the pawns in the person of the girl Luxa and other warriors and warriors unfolds. Subsequently, the priestess leads to the first Breach stone - the link between the satellites and the Risen. This opens up the opportunity to create a (permanent) pawn that will follow the main character throughout all subsequent story missions and more.
Later, after summoning the main companion, Luxa will allow the squad to be replenished with additional companions who followed her to the Border Outpost:
- Fighter Kishore (level 2);
- Archer Borden (level 3);
- Fighter Korban (level 3);
- Thief Daniella (level 2);
- Archer Hazel (level 2).
The difference between the above fighters and the created permanent companion is that their level does not increase when traveling together. This rule applies to all NPCs that can be hired for the “Breach Crystals” currency. As a result, it makes sense to periodically change your chosen allies with others you meet along the way.
What are pawns for?
If we return to the topic of pawn functionality, it is worth highlighting the following pleasant bonuses that come with joint adventures with in-game AI:
- Constant support during battle. If there is a mage with healing abilities in the squad, during the battle he will be able to replenish the health of his allies, which is important if there are no healing potions in the “Inventory”. If the main character, for example, acts as a fighter specializing in close combat, then long-range archers will be able to facilitate the battle against flying monsters.
- Additional "Inventory". The Risen's knapsack is not infinite. The ability to rid yourself of excess burden for a long period of time is a comfortable addition that can eliminate the need to visit the city with merchants once again.
- Help in exploring zones. A character trait such as “Spontaneity” gives the pawn an additional function - to collect useful resources and give them to the main character.
- In-game interactions with other Risen as part of the Pawn Missions feature. Pawn tasks are additional tasks that the main pawn performs on the other side of the Rift at the time when it is hired by another Risen. Thanks to this mechanic, it becomes possible not only to obtain unique valuable items or pawn tokens, but also to trade online if the main goal is to obtain specific items.
How many companions can you hire?
The Risen squad may consist of 4 creatures, including the main character himself.
If the group is overcrowded, the recruitment of new allies is blocked, therefore, before recruiting more advanced party members, you need to say goodbye to others. For this:
- approach your companion and start a conversation;
- Select from the possible answer options "Let go";
- as a thank you, if you wish, reward your friend with a gift - any item located in the “Inventory” will do (even something unremarkable, for example, rotten potatoes);
- in addition, it is possible to evaluate the total contribution of the satellite at the time of joint travel.
Once the above steps have been completed, you can proceed to recruiting new squad members.
Pawn Callings
Vocations are a class identity that establishes the role of a pawn within open world combat. Depending on the position occupied, the ally performs certain tasks in battle: healing, fighting at close range or at a distance, turning to magical powers for help, and so on. For the first time, you can choose a vocation as part of setting up a pawn (main), after talking with Luxa and approaching the Rift stone.
While the Risen has access to 10 different callings, allies are subject to only 6:
- Fighter (basic, DPS or "tank") - a warrior who relies on a one-handed weapon and a shield.
- Mage (Basic, DPS or Support) - A spellcaster who specializes in squad support.
- Archer (basic, DPS) - a unit that attacks enemies from a distance.
- Thief (basic, DPS) - a fighter who deals high damage but has low survivability.
- Martial Artist (advanced, DPS or "tank") - a master who wields two-handed weapons.
- Wizard (advanced, DPS) - a powerful spellcaster who relies on magic.
To summarize, we can say that the vocation of a pawn has a huge impact on building a balanced team, capable of handling content of any complexity. The exit to the advanced ones, in turn, opens in the process of pumping.
How to upgrade your companions
Leveling up pawns in DD2, in turn, takes place within the framework of active gameplay: by completing tasks and gaining experience in battle, the Risen not only improves his own skills, but also allows his companion to improve himself.
Pawn Specializations
Specialization is a special skill that gives a companion new behavioral trait. This mechanic can be viewed from both positive and negative sides: the “minus” is that at times specialization encourages an ally to act independently, which, in turn, can lead to negative consequences and completely unpredictable results.
In order for a pawn to learn a specialization, the Risen it is necessary to establish connections — communicate with other NPCs, help them and thereby demonstrate to the pawn characteristic diversity: emotional “outbursts”, habits, new types of behavior. As a result, at a certain moment, a friendly connection can influence a companion - he will acquire an exceptional specialization, the features of which will subsequently be demonstrated not only during battles, but also in simple communication.
Character traits of pawns and whether they can be changed
The characteristic of a companion is a personal characteristic of a companion that distinguishes him from other companions by certain nuances of behavior, including manner of speech and actions taken in a given situation. Total provided by the game 4 character traits:
- "Kindhearted" - attentive creatures who prefer to always stay close to the Risen, as well as protect him and other allies. In battle, as a rule, they support the squad: they either hold off enemies or actively use support spells. Best calling: Mage.
- "Deadpan" - companions with a strategic mindset. During battle, they often demonstrate extreme caution, preferring to defend and evade, attacking in response at the most comfortable and favorable seconds. Their character trait is that they are incredibly practical: they often throw out unnecessary trash from their knapsack at their own discretion. Best calling: Fighter or Warrior with a focus on the “tank” role.
- "Direct" - attentive collectors who carefully explore the area and subsequently bring the Risen a lot of useful materials. They are generous by nature and often give pleasant gifts to their owner. They are careful in battle and prefer to keep their distance. Best Vocation: Archer.
- "Straightforward" - heroes who are impetuous in their own actions and straightforward in their statements. They have a keen eye - they notice danger from a distance and, as a result, warn the team about it. The negative side of behavior includes the fact that they primarily become the instigators of any fight. Best calling: Thief.
In order to change the character of a pawn, you will need a special item - "Mysterious Incense of the Rift". The named resource can either be obtained in-game or purchased in the “Online Store”.
The best units with pawns in Dragon's Dogma 2
Next, we will look at the most balanced teams that will help you cope with any content: be it a battle with a group of opponents or a battle with a powerful boss. The paragraphs discuss the strongest combinations of pawn classes at the beginning of the game for Fighters, Mages, Archers and Thieves.
The best team for a Fighter
The fighter is the main striking force that superior to opponents in close combat. As a result, to create a balanced squad, you will have to focus on finding experienced Mages (later a combination of a Mage and a Sorcerer), as well as a long-range combat unit in the form of an agile Archer.
The rotation is simple: while the Sorcerer and Archer support the Fighter with attacks from a distance, the Mage will protect the group: restore health, strengthen it by imposing positive effects, use spells to neutralize the floating monster.
1 | 2 |
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Risen | Fighter |
Pawns | Mage (change to => Sorcerer) Archer Mage |
The best team for a Mage
Mages are primarily focused on allied support. Their main functions are replenishing spent health points, distributing positive effects, and using long-range spells. For this reason, the core of the squad should be warriors of the “Fighter” subclass (later a combination of Fighter and Warrior): while one DPS character will deal damage to single targets and area, the other will act as a “tank”, taking on a significant percentage damage coming from outside.
Additional damage support is the Mage, who over time takes on the calling of the Sorcerer. A significant “plus” is that the unit in question can be used as a long-range force, destroying enemies at a distance, or as a source of support. In the second case, the Risen himself will take the position of a damage-dealing hero, namely, he will consistently attack opponents and, if necessary, help the second Mage, switching his own attention to maintaining the resilience of the Fighters.
1 | 2 |
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Risen | Mage |
Pawns | Fighter (change to => Warrior) Fighter Mage (change to => Sorcerer) |
Best team for Archer
Like the Mage, the Archer is focused on deal damage from a distance, occasionally switching to melee combat if the enemy gets too close. Consequently, the basis of his squad is two Fighters (later a combination of Fighter and Warrior), who “grab” bonuses from a wizard unit specializing in support by activating healing and distributing positive bonuses.
1 | 2 |
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Risen | Archer |
Pawns | Fighter (change to => Warrior) Fighter Mage |
The best team for a Thief
The Thief is a warrior who deals high damage to a single target, who often becomes the main target of opponents, since forced to fight close. In order for the main character, who has the basic calling in question, to feel comfortable in battles with monsters, it is necessary to “equip” the squad with representatives of the “Fighter” class (later a combination of Fighter and Warrior). Thus, the pawns will be able to take over the main attention of the opponents, and the Thief will be allowed to calmly inflict damage from behind, if necessary, breaking or, on the contrary, reducing the distance with the enemy.
Additional support from the Mage is just as important: he will be able to support the team from a distance, restoring health and applying various positive bonuses. In addition, if necessary, it will eliminate a target that is keeping its distance from allies who are conducting melee attacks.
1 | 2 |
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Risen | Thief |
Pawns | Fighter (change to => Warrior) Fighter Mage |
Which pawns are best to hire in Dragon's Dogma 2
In order to concentrate the most powerful pawns on your team, it is recommended to take into account the following tips for recruiting companions:
- When meeting recruitable NPCs wandering around the open world, pay attention not only to their calling and character trait. The existing specialization deserves special attention. Having received it at your disposal pawn-gatherer [Forager], The Risen is guaranteed to become a permanent owner of rare consumables, since collecting companions are able to notice places important for resources and, accordingly, show their exact location on the mini-map.
- An equally important companion can be pawn with the specialization "Surgeon" [Chirurgeon]. Their notable feature is that they can independently use healing agents on the Arisen and other companions. Combining this specialization with the "Kind-Hearted" character trait will result in the main character's group having the most caring medic in the game.
- Pawn tokens deserve special attention. These badges are a guarantee of the experience of the future ally: the more badges a character has, the stronger he is in comparison with other comrades. Companions with a large supply of tokens are usually much more effective in helping you complete complex missions and fight extremely powerful opponents.
- In the initial stages of the game, if possible, you should pay attention to the pawns offered by other users in the Rift. Among the huge number of heroes accumulated outside the world, you can find high-level characters who can provide good support in any battle.
Achievements related to pawns
There are a number of achievements that can be obtained through close and constant interaction with your pawns:
- "Badge of Honor" — bronze: Gain a pawn token.
- "Pawn of Many Talents" — bronze: Train a pawn to specialize.
- "In the Rift" — bronze: set a task for the pawn.
In a separate manual you can find all achievements in the game.
Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ]
The following will provide answers to frequently asked questions about pawns in DD2.
What is dragon plague, and how does it affect the condition of pawns?
An unusual disease that can only affect the companions of the Risen, constantly traveling between worlds. It affects not only the abilities of the companion, but also introduces changes in his behavior: as a rule, companions affected by the dragon plague become extremely impudent in speech and behavior.
How many pawns can you create?
As part of the main story campaign, the Risen can have a hand in creating one permanent (main) companion. Free slots in a squad can only be filled through recruitment.
Is it possible to change the vocation of a pawn?
You can only change the vocation of the main pawn. This is probably done in the calling guild - a location within which the class affiliation of the main character can be changed.
Is it possible to change the specialization of a pawn?
A pawn's specialization changes in the same way it is acquired: it is important to establish contacts with different NPCs so that later, over time, the ally will adopt a new type of behavior.
Is it possible to change the character of a pawn?
In order to change the character trait of an ally, you need to find the Mysterious Rift Incense item.
Read on:We hope our guide helped you assemble the best pawn squad in Dragon's Dogma 2, as well as learn a lot of useful information about the companions in the game. Write to comments, if you encounter problems, the author or other players will try to help. Read in the corresponding section of our website other DD2 manuals.