All Dragon’s Dogma 2 vocations

How do classes work in Dragon’s Dogma 2? Known as vocations, these archetypes define how your character plays as you explore the expansive open world, slaying griffins and goblins galore. From basic vocations like Archers and Mages to advanced roles such as the Mystic Spearhand and Trickster, there’s a lot to consider when selecting the basic vocation for your Arisen player character, choosing which to advance into, and picking one for your Pawn. Furthermore, and unlike in the original Dragon’s Dogma, the advanced vocations must be unlocked by “deepening your relationship with a vocation maister and gaining their approval.” This guide dives deep into each vocation so you’ll have a good idea which you’ll want to play as. That said, do keep in mind that like the original Dragon’s Dogma, you’ll likely play several vocations, borrowing skills from each.

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All Dragon’s Dogma 2 vocations

There are currently 10 revealed vocations in Dragon’s Dogma 2. We will update as more are announced. Of these 10, four are basic vocations and six are advanced vocations.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Fighter vocation

Key core skills: Coming soon.
Key weapon skills: Coming soon.
Stat growths: Coming soon

This vocation is available for Pawns and is unlocked at the beginning of the game.

The Fighter vocation is a good fit for anyone who appreciates a balance between offense and defense. Fighters are a great choice for both your Arisen and your Pawn if one or the other is a more fragile class like a Mage because they can draw enemy attention.

They’re also the second best basic class to pick if you want to climb on massive enemies like griffins and ogres right away, rather than keep your distance, as they have the durability to survive such heroics.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Archer vocation

Key core skills: Coming soon.
Key weapon skills: Coming soon.
Stat growths: Coming soon

This vocation is available for Pawns and is unlocked at the beginning of the game.

Replacing one half of the bow-and-dagger wielding Strider vocation from the original Dragon’s Dogma, the Archer specializes in keeping their distance and targeting enemy weaknesses.

They’re a great supporting vocation for either the Arisen or a Pawn as they help create opportunities for your band of adventurers to strike, such as knocking down flying enemies that a melee character cannot reach.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Thief vocation

Key core skills: Coming soon.
Key weapon skills: Coming soon.
Stat growths: Coming soon

This vocation is available for Pawns and is unlocked at the beginning of the game.

Replacing the other half of the original game’s Strider vocation, the Thief focuses on dual wielding daggers and speed. While not defensively strong, their skills give them great mobility to avoid enemy attacks while dealing massive damage with consecutive strikes.

This vocation is also great for those that like to climb on enemies to slay their foes, more so than the Fighter vocation. With a bit of support, the Thief vocation is all set.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Mage vocation

Key core skills: Coming soon.
Key weapon skills: Coming soon.
Stat growths: Coming soon

This vocation is available for Pawns and is unlocked at the beginning of the game.

Unlike the offense-heavy Sorcerer advanced vocation, the Mage leans into a more supportive role, offering weapon buffs for their party members, crowd control for when hordes of little goblins attack, and healing spells to keep their friends in the fight.

They definitely require more patience and timing than the other basic vocations because the more powerful the spell, the longer it takes to cast. They likely need a Fighter to draw attention away from them while casting.