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One of the first side quests you will encounter in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a boy in Vernworth looking for 1,000G so he can purchase a green Ornate Box from a merchant. But should you give the boy the 1,000G he needs for The Ornate Box? Here’s what you get for doing this quest. Screenshot by Destructoid Should you give the boy 1000G to buy The Ornate Box? If you want some extra backstory on the boy as well as completing a quest, you should give the boy the 1,000G. However, other than getting paid back the 1,000G over time,…

The reptilian Saurians are one of the early enemies you will encounter in Dragon’s Dogma 2. The scaley snake-like creatures return from Dragon’s Dogma, and if you don’t know exactly how to deal with them, they can overwhelm you very quickly. Here is how to kill Saurians in Dragon’s Dogma 2 in the most effective manner. Screenshot by Destructoid Attack the Saurian Weakspot You’ll often encounter Saurian enemies near water, as the reptilian creature prefers to reside by it. The weak spot on the Saurian enemy is its tail.…

If you’re having difficulty choosing between magic wielder or melee based vocations in Dragon’s Dogma 2, Mystic Spearhand might be the choice for you. However, it’s not unlocked as part of the four initial vocations. You must complete a special event to get it. You get the quest from Melve as part of the village’s quest line. Sometime after the initial adventures, if you return to Melve, Lennart will give you a quest called Nesting Troubles, wherein you need to lob a cask of explosions followed by a jar of poison at…

There are a few gargantuan creatures you can encounter in Dragon’s Dogma 2, like the deadly Ogre. Not to be confused with the one-eyed Cyclops, the Ogre can wreak havoc on your entire party with its massive size and ability to coat you and your party with slime. Here’s how to kill an Ogre in Dragon’s Dogma 2 and survive an encounter with one. Tips for fighting an Ogre The Ogre is an extremely powerful and agile creature, somewhat similar to a Cyclops. If you are a male Arisen, I would only bring a female Pawn if it is a…

Early in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you’ll unlock the ability to setup camp. The locations in which you can setup camp are strategically placed around the world, often in places where you’ll face long stretches between the next town or another type of civilization. Camps can be a great opportunity to get a rest as well as advance time. Here’s everything you need to know about camping in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Screenshot by Destructoid How to setup Camp in Dragon’s Dogma 2 There are essentially two requirements to setup a Camp in…

The Warrior vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is one of two advanced vocations in the RPG. When you first reach the city of Vernworth, you can head to the Vocation Guild. The Vocation Guild trainer will tell you that it’s possible to learn both the Warrior and Sorcerer vocations, but first, he has a task for you. Here’s how to unlock the Warrior vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Screenshot by Destructoid Vocation Frustration quest guide If you speak to the Vocation Guild trainer, he will tell you that while the Vocation Guild has…

The amount of walking in Dragon’s Dogma 2 can almost feel like you are making a long trek to Mordor. Not only can pathways be filled with enemies, but they also come at the cost of stamina to slow down the pace further. So, if you’re tired of these lengthy travels, here’s how Fast Travel works in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Fast Travel in Dragon’s Dogma 2, explained The two primary means of Fast Travel are Portcrystals and Oxcarts. You’ll initially encounter an Oxcart during the early stages of the journey, which will be marked…

When planning to dethrone Disa’s False Sovran, Brant gives you a number of options, one of which is finding out who the Falso Sovran is and where they came from. This takes you to The Nameless Village quest. Screenshot by Destructoid How to start The Nameless Village quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2 You’ll come across The Nameless Village quest as part of the main questline in Dragon’s Dogma 2. When you speak with Captain Brant, he’ll give you a selection of quests. If you choose the option “Tell me of the false sovran” he’ll…

Dragon’s Dogma 2 has one more starter vocation than the original game, which is enough to make you wonder which is the best choice. While all four starter vocations certainly have their strengths and weaknesses, overall there definitely are some better than others for starting out. Here is the best Dragon’s Dogma 2 starter vocation and which you should favor when choosing for your Arisen. Screenshot by Destructoid Best Starter Vocation The best starter vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is the Fighter. The Fighter gives you…

One of the early quests for Brant in Dragon’s Dogma 2 tasks you with attending a masquerade in an effort to find the false Sovran. However, the masquerade is a fancy affair, and therefore you will need to dress in formal raiment as well as don a masquerade mask. Thankfully, Brant provides you with an Eventide Mask. But you will still need to know where to find formal raiment to wear for the masquerade in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Screenshot by Destructoid Where to find the Courtly Tunic You don’t have to look far to find the…