In Dragon’s Dogma 2, you have the option to choose between four starting vocations, one of which is the Archer. In this article, therefore, we will tell you everything you need to know about the Dragon’s Dogma 2 Archer vocation so that you can make your own considerations before actually starting the game. If you are unsure whether this class is right for you or not, you will find your answer in this article.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Archer Overview
The Archer is the best pick for those who are great at shooting from far away with a bow and arrow. They’re really good at hitting specific enemies and causing big damage to a bunch of them at once. They’re perfect if you like to stay safe at the back and still do a lot of damage.
One of the best things about being an Archer in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is how strong your attacks are. You’re quick and have lots of different skills to control the fight from a distance. But remember, you’re not invincible; enemies can still hurt you, so you will need to keep moving to stay safe.
And if you’re thinking about what vocation your Pawn should have, picking Archer is a smart move. They will be reliable teammates who can do steady damage from far away. Even though Pawns in Dragon’s Dogma 2 are smarter, putting them in ranged roles keeps them safe and effective, so you don’t have to worry about them as much during battles.
How to Play Archer in Dragon’s Dogma 2
The most important thing to consider when you choose the Archer vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is aim. The game might help you aim a bit, but your ability to aim precisely will really make a difference. Try to focus on doing a lot of damage quickly because Archers are good at shooting a bunch of arrows fast. Each arrow might not do a ton of damage on its own, but when you use some skills, you can deal a lot of damage per second. Plus, one big advantage of being an archer is how fast you can move around.
There are special things called augments that can help you out too. For example, Endurance makes your stamina go up without you having to do anything, and Avidity helps you climb up to high spots or move faster on surfaces. With skills like Exploding Shot, you can make enemies lose their balance, giving your team a chance to catch their breath or defeat tough foes.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Archer Skills
As in any other game of the genre, in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you will also have the opportunity to access a different set of skills based on the vocation you decide to use. In this case, on a general level, each vocation has three types of skills: Weapon, Core, and Augments. Let’s see together what the differences are and what skills are present in each of these categories.
Weapon Skills
Different vocations have their own special moves when it comes to using weapons in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Even if two vocations use the same weapon, they might have different tricks up their sleeves. So, it’s important to know what special moves your vocation can make to fight the best you can.
- Barrage Shot: Lets you launch focused attacks on a single target by firing arrows quickly, one after the other. Can be used when traveling.
- Manifold Shot: An advanced form of Barrage Shot that fires a greater number of arrows
- Dire Arrow: Fires a devastating shot that knocks down smaller targets. When using Steady Shot, arrows become even more powerful if they are loosed the instant the bow is fully drawn.
- Exploding Shot: Fires a loaded arrow that adheres to foes or terrain. The arrow will burst when attacked or after a while and can knock targets off balance.
- Drenching Shot
- Blighting Shot: Fires a loaded arrow that adheres to foes or terrain. The arrow will burst when attacked or after a while and can knock targets off balance.
- Cascade Shot: An advanced form of Sweep Shot that fires a greater number of arrows.
- Incendiary Shot: An advanced form of Tarring Shot.
- Nocuous Shot: An advanced form of Blighting Shot.
- Sweep Shot: Fires arrows in a wedge pattern, allowing multiple targets to be struck simultaneously. Can be employed while moving.
- Keen Sight: Special sight augments the user’s vision while drawing, allowing them to fire on distant targets. Consumes Stamina while the bow is drawn.
- Tarring Shot: Fires a loaded arrow that adheres to foes or terrain. Explodes after a time or if attacked, tarring the target or those who draw near. Usable only when carrying an applicable arrow.
- Torrent Shot: Fires multiple arrows in rapid succession. Rate of fire increases with consecutive shots. Prevents movement while active.
- Whirling Arrow
- Erupting Shot: An advanced form of Exploding Shot.
- Deluging Shot: An advanced form of Drenching Shot.
- Heavenly Shot: Fires an arrow of maximum power in exchange for consuming all of the player’s stamina
Core Skills
If a skill is tied to a certain weapon, any vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2 that can use that weapon can also use the skill. To use these skills, you just need to press the light and heavy attack buttons in the right order.
- Loose: Aims and fires an arrow at a nearby foe. Can be employed while moving. If employed while clinging to or pinning down a target, the user pierces the target with the arrow directly.
- Steady Shot: Draws the bow carefully, allowing for precise aim. Can be employed while moving. Length of the draw affects arrow impact and distance flown.
- Parting Shot: Fires an arrow while jumping back after performing a Leaping Punt or a mid-air Front Kick.
- Swift Nock: Enables the user to nock arrows more quickly when using Loose or Steady Shot.
- Front Kick: Unleashes a swift kick that causes the target to flinch. Launches the user backward if the kick connects in mid-air.
- Leaping Punt: Delivers a weighty kick that can knock foes off balance. Launches the user backward after it connects.
- Puncture Dart: Draws the bowstring to its absolute limit before firing. Makes aiming more difficult, but allows arrows to pierce targets with greater impact.
Augments
Passive trait buffs are like rewards you get as you get better at a certain vocation. Once you’ve unlocked them by leveling up in that class, you can use them no matter what vocation you’re currently doing. So, even if you switch to a different class, you will still benefit from these boosts.
- Conveyance: Hastens movement speed while carrying or lifting.
- Opulence: Increase gold obtained when acquiring coin pouches.
- Avidity: Enables you to clamber up cliffs and scale foes and other surfaces more quickly.
- Radiance: Causes your lantern to consume less oil and illuminate a wider area.
- Ambuscade: Increases damage dealt by your attacks when targets are not in battle stance.
- Lethality: Increases damage dealt when striking a target’s vitals.
- Endurance: Increases your maximum Stamina.