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Dragon's Dogma 2 (DD2)

How to Unlock All Vocations and Classes

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There are 10 Vocations that you can unlock in Dragon's Dogma 2 (DD2). Learn how to unlock all vocations and find out if you can change vocations in this guide.

How to Unlock All Vocations

Vocation How to Unlock
Fighter
Thief
Archer
Mage

Unlocked from the start of the game.
Warrior
Sorcerer

Finish the quest, Vocation Frustration.
Mystic Spearhand
Option 1: Talk to Sigurd during Readvent of Calamity.

Option 2: Talk to Sigurd at the entrance of Dragonsbreath Tower.
Trickster
Option 1: Talk to Luz at the Reverent Shrine.

Option 2: Finish the Quest Flickering Shadows.
Magick Archer
Finish the quest, Put a Spring in Thy Step.
Warfarer
Finish the quest, The Sotted Sage.

How to Unlock The Starter Vocations

List of Vocations
Dragon Fighter Dragon Thief
Dragon Archer Dragon Mage

Starter vocations like the Fighter, Mage, Thief, and Archer are unlocked at the start of the game. At character creation, you will be asked to choose a starting role for your Arisen from the aformentioned starter vocations.

You will then need to pay for the three other starter vocation in case you want to switch vocations after creating your character.

Best Starting Class and Starter Vocation

How to Unlock Warrior and Sorcerer

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List of Vocations
Dragon Warrior Dragon Sorcerer

The two advanced vocations, the Warrior and the Sorcerer, are unlocked by completing the quest Vocation Frustration. The quest will task you to get a greatsword and archistaff which are both found in Trevo Mine. The entrance of the cave is found east of Vernworth.

Vocation Frustration Walkthrough

How to Unlock the Mystic Spearhand

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Mystic Spearhand Vocation Guide

Option 1: Talk to Sigurd During the Readveant of Calamity Quest

After progressing a bit into the story, trigger the Readveant of Calamity quest by returning to Melve via the Oxcart station in Vernworth. Reaching Melve will trigger a dragon attack. Fight the dragon until it flies off and look for Sigurd nearby who has a spear-like weapon.

Talk to Sigurd and choose to ask about his manner of fighting. Doing so will unlock the Mystic Spearhand vocation after the dialogue.

Change to the Mystic Spearhand vocation by going to a Vocation Guild and acquiring the vocation for 200 DCP.

Readvent of Calamity Walkthrough

Option 2: Talk to Sigurd at the Entrance of Dragonsbreath Tower

In case you missed the quest above and you did not return to Melve, you can unlock the Mystic Spearhand Vocation by talking to Sigurd at the entrance of Dragonsbreath Tower. The tower is located to the south of the Enoa Battahl Forest. The general vicinity of the area is to the south-west of the entire world map.

This method would take longer than the quest above so do that when you can!

How to Unlock the Trickster

Trickster Vocation Guide

Option 1: Talk to Luz at the Reverent Shrine

The Trickster Vocation is obtained after talking to Luz at the Reverent Shrine. The shrine is located to the east of the Enoa Battahl Forest. The general vicinity of the area is to the West of the entire world map.

Players must choose to pay 50 Gold to unlock the Trickster Vocation. You can then change to the Trickster vocation by going to a Vocation Guild and acquiring the vocation for 200 DCP.

Option 2: Can Be Unlocked in the Flickering Shadows Quest

If you're following the Flickering Shadows Quest, it will task you to talk to Luz. She will ask you a few things, and answer with "Tell me the godsway's secret".

After this dialogue, the Trickster Vocation will be unlocked. Note that you do not need to unlock this quest to get the Trickster Vocation from Luz - you can just go straight to Reverent Shrine and unlock the vocation even if the quest is not active.

Flickering Shadows Walkthrough

How to Unlock the Magick Archer

Magick Archer Vocation Guide

Complete the Quest: Put a Spring in Thy Step

The Magick Archer vocation is unlocked after finishing the quest Put a Spring in Thy Step found at the Windwalker's Home west of the Volcanic Island Camp. Simply talk to Gautstafr and complete the unlocked quest. Do note that you have to do this quest in the day or else the home will not be accessible due to high tide at night.

Proceed on finishing the quest by giving him the three (3) required wildflowers and protect him until he reaches Geyser Hamlet in the Volcanic Island Camp. At this point, Cliodhna will reveal herself and thank you for escorting her husband and will teach you her knowledge about Magick Archery.

Put a Spring in Thy Step Walkthrough

How to Unlock the Warfarer

Warfarer Vocation Guide

Complete the Quest: The Sotted Sage

The Warfarer vocation, often mistaken as Wayfarer, is unlocked after finishing the quest The Sotted Sage in the Volcanic Island Camp. If you've completed the quest Put a Spring in Thy Step to get the Magick Archer vocation, you should be in the vicinity of this quest.

Simply head up the wooden ramps and up a ladder to find Lamond who will give you the quest regardless of your dialogue choice. Proceed on finishing the quest by giving him 3 Newt Liqueur and he will grant you access to the Warfarer vocation. Speak to Lamond again to get the Grandmaster's Path, the Maister's teaching for the Warfarer vocation.

The Sotted Sage Walkthrough and Location

How Many Vocations and Classes?

You Can Unlock 10 Vocations and Classes

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You can unlock 10 Vocations for the Arisen. Of the 10 vocations, only 6 will be available for Pawns.

Four Starter Vocations at the Start

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At the beginning of the game, there will be four Starter Vocations for you to choose from: Fighter, Thief, Mage, and Archer. You can select among these vocations immediately after character creation.

Best Starting Class and Starter Vocation

Two Advanced Vocation via A Quest

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Warrior and Sorcerer are two Advanced Vocations that you can unlock after completing the Vocation Frustration side quest.

How to Unlock Advanced Vocations

Four Hybrid Vocations Towards the Mid-Game

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At Mid-Game, four Hybrid Vocations will become available: Magick Archer, Mystic Spearhand, Trickster, and Warfarer. Each of these hybrid vocations can be unlocked by completing specific quests once you progress further in the game.

List of All Hybrid Vocations

Can You Change Vocations?

Visit Vocation Guilds to Change Vocations

Dragons Dogma 2 - Visit Vocation Guilds to Change Vocations

You can change vocations in Vocation Guilds in major towns or cities. They cost discipline points (DCP) for the first change though and succeeding switches will be free of charge.

How to Change Vocations

Vocation Maisters Can Unlock Powerful Skills

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Vocation Maisters can teach you powerful skills through Maister's Teachings, which are special tomes that teach you the ultimate skills of each vocation. You will get these tomes once you complete specific conditions connected to the their questline.

All Maister Locations and Skills

Dragon's Dogma 2 Related Guides

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Best Vocations and Class Tier List

List of All Vocations

Starter Vocations
FighterFighter ArcherArcher ThiefThief MageMage
Advanced Vocations
WarriorWarrior SorcererSorcerer
Hybrid Vocations
Magick ArcherMagick Archer Mystic SpearhandMystic Spearhand
TricksterTrickster WarfarerWarfarer

Vocations by Type

All Vocation Types
Starter Advanced Hybrid

Vocation Guides and Articles

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