Pawn Inclinations affect a pawn's overall behavior during combat in Dragon's Dogma 2. Learn the best Pawn Inclination and what are the differences of each Pawn Inclination in this guide!

Best Pawn Inclination

Straightforward for Aggressiveness in Combat

Straightforward is the best Pawn Inclination in Dragon's Dogma 2 due to their aggressiveness in battle. Because of their ruthlessness, you can use these pawns to tank hits for you during a fight and draw enemy aggro to them while you rain down spells or arrows if you're an Archer or a Mage.

As a Fighter or Thief, you can use them as meat shields to save yourself from harm if ever you run low on health and allow them to finish your opponent for you.

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Pawn Inclination Differences

All Pawn Inclinations
Kindhearted Calm Simple Straightforward

Kindhearted

“Compassionate, devoted, and dutiful. The most obedient sort of pawn. Favors a balanced approach with an emphasis on support. Quick to aid allies in need.”
Recommended Vocation	Mage or Sorcerer

Kindhearted Pawns are what you categorize as support allies, as they'll often prioritize aiding you in combat by providing buffs and other enchantments that will give you an upper hand in battle.

Calm

“Rational, shrewd, and strategizing. A pawn characterized by caution. Favors defense and evasion, employing clever tactics to survive at all costs.”
Recommended Vocation	Thief

Calm Pawns will often employ strategic manuevers in battle by outsmarting their opponents with their evasive skills. These pawns are masters at confusing your opponents, allowing you to strike them down when an opportunity arises.

Simple

“Curious, earnest, and adventurous. A pawn with their heart on their sleeve. Enjoys exploring and gathering items. and is always up for a challenge.”
Recommended Vocation	Archer or Thief

Simple Pawns are the type of pawns you'll want to bring when you're out exploring and looting items, since they are talented in gathering items and are very observant of their surroundings. They will also often give you whatever items they find during your adventures.

Straightforward

“Candid, flippant, and impulsive. A pawn unbound by precepts. Enjoys the thrill of combat, tackling fierce foes head-on with daring assaults.”
Recommended Vocation	Fighter or Warrior

Straightforward Pawns are offensive and ruthless fighters, capable of spotting enemies from afar. They will often rush straight into battle, regardless of what type of enemy they're dealing with.

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