How to Unlock Sorcerer and Best Skills

Sorcerer is an Advanced Vocation in Dragon's Dogma 2 (DD2). Learn how to unlock the Sorcerer vocation, see the best skills, builds, best weapons, and armor for the Sorcerer!

How to Unlock Sorcerer Vocation

Complete Vocation Frustration

Vocation Frustration is a side quest given by Klaus at the Vernworth Vocation Guild. After viewing vocations at the guild for the first time, Klaus will inform you of what is needed to unlock this vocation.

Each requested weapon will individually unlock their respective vocation for purchase. You can return or find a similar weapon type elsewhere to unlock the remaining vocation.

Vocation Frustration Rewards and Location

Greatsword and Archistaff at Trevo Mine

The side quest weapons Two-Hander and Grievous Horns can be found at the Trevo Mine. The cave entrance to this mine is located to the east of Vernworth.

Note that it will be a long trek on foot. Clearing the mine can take until nighttime in-game. Prepare a lantern, a party with three pawns, good gear, and restoration items before heading out.

It is possible to encounter some bosses such as the Cyclops on the way to the mine. They can be tough to deal with early game, so steer clear of them if you must.

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Best Sorcerer Skills

Best Weapon Skills

Best Core Skills

Best Sorcerer Augments

Best Sorcerer Builds

Sorcerer Skills Build

Here is our recommended loadout for Sorcerers during your playthrough. Levin and Frigor are both great when fighting hoards of small monsters and bosses alike. Thundermine is also a great spell to cast if enemies are getting too close for comfort.

Don't forget to upgrade the skill to their improved versions as you unlock them!

Sorcerer Augment Build

Augment	Vocation / Description
Sustainment	Magick Archer Required Rank: 2 Augments the physical Defense and Magick Defense of pawns in your party.
Subtlety	Thief Required Rank: 2 Decreases the likelihood of being targeted by foes.
Endurance	Archer Required Rank: 4 Increases your maximum Stamina.
Catalysis	Sorcerer Required Rank: 8 Increases damage dealt when exploiting a hostile target's elemental weakness.
Sagacity	Sorcerer Required Rank: 9 Augments your Magick.
Exaltation	Mage Required Rank: 9 Augments your Stamina recovery speed.

The Sorcerer is the more offensive sibling of the Mage but they have the same needs when it comes to augments. The augments listed here are focused on making stamina management a bit easier and at the same time increasing the efficacy of spells for maximum damage.

Best Weapons and Armor (End-Game)

Weapon Details
Weapon	STR / MGK	Where to Get
Bane Archistaff	65 / 345	Obtain from Volcanic Island Armory for 48000G.
Armor Loadout
Armor	Part	Where to Get
Witch's Hat	Head	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 39600 G.
Orphic Robe	Body	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 46200 G.
Epiphanic Waistguard	Leg	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 35800 G.
Accessories
•　 Ring of Quickening (Left Hand) •　 Ring of Percipience (Right Hand) •　 Admiral's Mantle (Cloak)

The best endgame equipment for the Sorcerer is bought at the Armory in the Volcanic Island Camp. The build would be able to help you kill Dragons to farm Wyrmslife Crystals and purchase all the strongest post-game equipment from Bay Wayside Shrine.

The weapon to aim for is the Bane Archistaff then purchase the Witch's Hat, Orphic Robe, and Epiphanic Waistguard armor pieces to amp up your defenses.

Considering Sorcerers need to dish out a lot of damaging skills, we suggest purchasing a Ring of Percipience and a Ring of Quickening. This balances out the need to maximize magick damage and manage stamina in fights.

Best Weapon and Armor (Mid Game)

Weapon Details
Weapon	STR / MGK	Where to Get
Solar Providence	50 / 299	Obtain from Awaran's Arms for 36200G.
Armor Loadout
Armor	Part	Where to Get
Sorcerer's Hood	Head	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 24900 G.
Incanter's Coat	Body	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 33600 G.
Practitioner's Hosen	Leg	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 24500 G.

The best mid game weapon for the Sorcerer is the Archistaff, Solar Providence. You can get the weapon from Awaran's Arms as soon as you arrive in Bakbattahl.

The best mid game armor for the Sorcerer is also bought in Bakbattahl - with Sorcerer's Hood, Incanter's Coat, and Practitioner's Hosen taking the top spots. They can all be bought from Bodas' Armory and will set you back a total of 83,000 gold.

For rings and cloaks, equip those that will improve the Sorcerer's overall Stamina and Magic rating especially in the mid-game where Sorcerers need to cast magic more frequently to keep up with the higher HP pool of mid-game enemies.

Best Weapon and Armor (Early Game)

Weapon Details
Weapon	STR / MGK	Where to Get
Plucked Heart	48 / 221	Obtain from Awaran's Arms, Celeste's Smithy for 24500G.
Armor Loadout
Armor	Part	Where to Get
Bishop's Crown	Head	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 19800 G.
Enchanter's Quilted Gown	Body	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 18200 G.
Euphoric Hosen	Leg	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 13700 G.

The best early game weapon for the Sorcerer is the Archistaff, Plucked Heart. You can get the weapon the earliest from Celeste's Smithy in Checkpoint Rest Town for 24,500 gold.

Likewise, the best early game armor for the Sorcerer is also bought from Celeste's Smithy - with Bishop's Crown, Enchanter's Quilted Gown, Euphoric Hosen taking the top spots. Getting all of them will set you back a total of 51,700 gold.

For rings and cloaks, equip those that will improve the Sorcerer's overall Stamina and Magic rating as sorcerers needs the stats to cast spells more frequently and dish out better heals!

Sorcerer Pawn Party Composition

Arisen	Main Pawn	Hired Pawn	Hired Pawn
Sorcerer	Mage	Fighter	Fighter

The best party composition for a Sorcerer has their main pawn as a Mage, and hiring two Fighter pawns. If you need more damage, you can dismiss one Fighter pawn and hire a Warrior instead.

The two Fighters would mostly take over the front line duties, making sure they deal damage and take all enemies' attention away as you deal high elemental and AoE damage from the sidelines. The Mage will then take the healer and support role, making sure your entire party is topped up.

Best Party Composition

How to Unlock the Sorcerer Maister Skills

Obtained by Giving the Required Spell Tomes to the Two Masters

	Map	Overworld
Trysha		TBD
Myrddin

There are two Vocation Maisters for the Sorcerer vocation. The first Maister is Trysha, who can be found inside her home with her grandmother Eimi. Their home is just north of Melve.

The other Vocation Maister is Myrddin. You can find him situated in a noble's house in Checkpoint Rest Town.

How to Get Sorcerer Maister Approval

All Maister's Teachings Locations and Skills

How to Play the Sorcerer

• Stay Behind Your Party Members
• Make Sure to Get Quickspell
• Levitate to Dodge Attacks
• Use Galvanize to Recover Stamina

Stay Behind Your Party Members

Sorcerers need time to cast their spells effectively so always stay behind your party members when casting anything. Also, always make it a point to move to a safe place before casting anything as some enemies are capable of dashing towards you at great speeds.

Make Sure to Get Quickspell

Quickspell is a very valuable core skill to have if you're a Sorcerer. The quicker cast time it provides you with an unconditional increase in damage dealt.

Levitate to Dodge Attacks

If you find yourself in a pinch, levitate away. You can levitate towards a higher ground where enemies can't catch you and also where you can cast your spells freely.

Use Galvanize to Recover Stamina

Sorcerers have a special skill called Galvanize. This enables them to enter a charging state and charge their stamina so they can use more spells.

Always use Galvanize when your stamina is low and you need a top-up. You can also do it while walking but with reduced efficacy so just run to a safe place and charge there.

All Sorcerer Augments

List of Augments

All Sorcerer Skills

Weapon Skills

List of All Weapon Skills

Core Skills

List of All Core Skills

All Sorcerer Weapons

Weapon	Type	Strength / Magick	Vocation
Meniscus	Archistaff	33/145	Sorcerer
	Obtain from Roderick's Smithy, Celeste's Smithy (9600G).
Plucked Heart	Archistaff	48/221	Sorcerer
	Obtain from Awaran's Arms, Celeste's Smithy (24500G).
Solar Providence	Archistaff	50/299	Sorcerer
	Obtain from Awaran's Arms (36200G).
Craos Tine	Archistaff	26/197	Sorcerer
	Obtain from Grisha's Armory (18700G).
Anathema	Archistaff	65/312	Sorcerer
	Chest
Bane Archistaff	Archistaff	65/345	Sorcerer
	Obtain from Volcanic Island Armory (48000G).
Talarian White	Archistaff	120/263	Sorcerer
	Obtain from Grisha's Armory (28800G).
Lion-Lord's Archistaff	Archistaff	120/371	Sorcerer
	Obtain from Grisha's Armory (56900G).
Caged Fury	Archistaff	120/402	Sorcerer
	Obtain from Roderick's Smithy (68000G).
Dragon's Wit	Archistaff	126/440	Sorcerer
	Bay Wayside Shrine (The Dragonforged)
Favored Branches	Archistaff	35/169	Sorcerer
	Chest
Helical Archistaff	Archistaff	45/115	Sorcerer
	Chest
Grievous Horns	Archistaff	26/80	Sorcerer
	Obtain from Roderick's Smithy (1540G).

List of Weapons and Weapon Mechanics

All Sorcerer Armor

Armor	Defense	Magick Defense	Vocations
Beseecher's Hood 0.24 kg	4	5	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Runne's Apothecary, Borderwatch Outpost for 295 G.
Pilgrim's Tights 0.67 kg	5	9	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Borderwatch Outpost for 410 G.
Arcane Hat 1.19 kg	5	68	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Grisha's Armory for 23200 G.
Wizard's Hat 0.45 kg	7	11	Mage Sorcerer Magick Archer
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 2620 G.
Serpentine Circlet 0.70 kg	11	26	Mage Sorcerer Magick Archer Mystic Spearhand Trickster
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 6300 G.
Missionary's Robe 1.87 kg	12	15	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Borderwatch Outpost for 735 G.
Scale Band 0.80 kg	14	14	Thief Mage Sorcerer Mystic Spearhand
	Obtain from a Chest in Cave of the Forsaken.
Redstitch Hood 1.00 kg	15	35	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 9450 G.
Meadow Cloth 1.75 kg	16	22	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory, Runne's Apothecary for 1250 G.
Peddler's Boots 1.20 kg	16	19	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 2450 G.
Bishop's Crown 2.00 kg	24	52	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 19800 G.
Savant's Boots 1.16 kg	24	32	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 6770 G.
Oracular Veil 0.89 kg	28	9	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Obtain from a Chest in Holy Mausoleum Ruins.
Sorcerer's Hood 0.75 kg	28	76	Sorcerer
	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 24900 G.
Crown of Insight 0.63 kg	30	45	Mage Sorcerer Magick Archer Mystic Spearhand Trickster
	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 15800 G.
Ruminant Circlet 0.91 kg	30	30	Mage Sorcerer Magick Archer
	Purchase at Grisha's Armory for 9900 G.
Friar's Hood 1.24 kg	31	22	Sorcerer Magick Archer Mystic Spearhand
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 8100 G.
Leafshade Hood 0.85 kg	32	41	Sorcerer Magick Archer
	Purchase at Grisha's Armory for 12600 G.
Magician's Coat 2.20 kg	35	40	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 4520 G.
Battahli Turban 1.94 kg	38	70	Thief Archer Mage Sorcerer Magick Archer Mystic Spearhand Trickster
	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 12600 G.
Journeyer's Sirwal 0.82 kg	38	20	Thief Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Nameless Apothecary for 3300 G.
Euphoric Hosen 1.50 kg	40	53	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 13700 G.
Sage's Hood 1.33 kg	41	45	Archer Sorcerer Magick Archer Trickster
	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 14500 G.
Scarlet Over-Knee Boots 2.00 kg	45	450	Fighter Thief Archer Mage Warrior Sorcerer Mystic Spearhand
	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 9800 G.
Hillfolk Breeches 2.21 kg	50	20	Thief Archer Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 9200 G.
Zodiac Charm 0.32 kg	50	70	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 22700 G.
Wardancer's Hat 1.57 kg	50	69	Mage Sorcerer Mystic Spearhand
	Obtain from a Chest in Sealed Mining Shaft.
Over-Knee Boots 1.56 kg	52	30	Thief Archer Sorcerer Magick Archer Mystic Spearhand
	Purchase at Grisha's Armory for 9900 G.
Visage of Ja'Nuwa 2.20 kg	55	90	Sorcerer
	Obtain from a Chest At Checkpoint Rest Town.
Solar Ascension 1.00 kg	55	85	Mage Sorcerer Magick Archer
	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 26000 G.
Animistic Robe 2.31 kg	55	70	Sorcerer
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 11800 G.
Spellweaver's Waistcloth 1.23 kg	60	70	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Zonna's Shop for 12800 G.
Witch's Hat 1.70 kg	60	99	Sorcerer
	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 39600 G.
Deadly Nightshade 2.27 kg	60	125	Sorcerer
	Purchase at Bay Wayside Shrine (The Dragonforged) for 20 WLC.
Promethean Hood 1.60 kg	65	115	Sorcerer
	Obtain from a Chest Southwest of Bakbattahl.
Practitioner's Hosen 1.95 kg	66	79	Sorcerer Magick Archer
	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 24500 G.
Epiphanic Waistguard 2.10 kg	68	97	Sorcerer
	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 35800 G.
Nightfall Greaves 1.60 kg	70	34	Fighter Thief Archer Mage Warrior Sorcerer Magick Archer Mystic Spearhand
	Purchase at Grisha's Armory for 15800 G.
Jewel-Woven Sandals 1.22 kg	70	88	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 26600 G.
Priestly Habit 2.36 kg	75	94	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 19000 G.
Enchanter's Quilted Gown 2.20 kg	75	90	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 18200 G.
Braided Boots 1.45 kg	85	75	Fighter Thief Archer Mage Warrior Sorcerer Magick Archer Trickster
	Purchase at Zachary's Shop for 16800 G.
Esoteric Vestment 1.88 kg	90	111	Sorcerer
	Purchase at Grisha's Armory for 26600 G.
Stargazer's Garb 2.16 kg	90	140	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Chest, Zonna's Shop for 34000 G. Obtain from a Chest in Seafloor Shrine.
Runic Gaiters 1.56 kg	90	110	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Bay Wayside Shrine (The Dragonforged) for 30 WLC.
Incanter's Coat 2.66 kg	92	135	Sorcerer
	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 33600 G.
Crimson Hosen 2.77 kg	99	70	Archer Sorcerer Magick Archer
	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 32000 G.
Orphic Robe 3.16 kg	110	167	Sorcerer
	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 46200 G.
Ares Morpho Robe 2.30 kg	115	162	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 42800 G.
Eonian Coat 3.90 kg	120	130	Sorcerer Magick Archer
	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 38000 G.
Cardinal Robe 2.93 kg	135	200	Sorcerer
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 75000 G.
Silhouette of Sorcery 2.67 kg	145	205	Sorcerer Mystic Spearhand
	Purchase at Bay Wayside Shrine (The Dragonforged) for 70 WLC.

List of Armors and Effects

Sorcerer Basic Information and Rating

Sorcerer				Vocation Type
				Advanced Vocation
				Equipable Weapons
				Large Staffs
Tier Rating (Arisen)				Tier Rating (Pawn)

Best Vocations and Class Tier List

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The Sorcerer can learn spells capable of dealing high amounts of damage to an area or a single enemy. While they are capable of casting these spells, their cast time is longer compared to simpler spells.

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List of All Vocations

Starter Vocations
Fighter	Archer	Thief	Mage
Advanced Vocations
Warrior		Sorcerer
Hybrid Vocations
Magick Archer		Mystic Spearhand
Trickster		Warfarer

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