Want to get your party overpowered from the beginning of Dragon’s Dogma 2? Then follow this guide!
Dragon’s Dogma 2 seems to be Capcom’s answer to an open-world RPG that presents a vast land of adventure, magic, and stories. Your journey as the Arisen will be filled with challenges. So, the best way to approach them is to be strong from the get-go.
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That is why, in this guide, I will provide you with my personal picks for the best early-game equipment for each vocation and how to get them.
Best Early Game Equipment for Each Vocation
There are 4 vocations to choose from in the early game of Dragon’s Dogma 2. They are:
- Fighter
- Archer
- Mage
- Thief
Best Early-Game Fighter Equipment
The fighter will be the frontline of your party, so making him tankier and giving him more defense and attack power should be your priority.
| Equipment | Name | Stats | How to Get | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Armor | Winged Sallet | Defense: 160 Mahick Defense: 118 Knockdown Res: 77 Elemental Res: +2% Lightning Resistance Debilitation Res: +10% Silence Resistance | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 13,800 Gold |  |
| Body Armor | Dominion Armor | Defense: 226 Magick Defense: 142 Knockdown Res: 90 Elemental Res: +5% Lightning Debilitation Res: +20% Silence Resistance | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 20,800 Gold |  |
| Leg Armor | Raptor Claws | Defense: 192 Magick Defense: 123 Knockdown Res: 74 Elemental Res: +2% Lightning Debilitation Res: +5% Drenched Resistance | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 16,500 Gold |  |
| Weapon (Elemental Damage Build) | Almace | Strength: 358 Magick: 236 Slash Strength: 100 Knockdown Power: 185 Element: +120% Ice | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 20,800 Gold |  |
| Weapon (Physical Damage Build) | Flamberge | Strength: 403 Magick: 156 Slash Strength: 100 Knockdown Power: 297 | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 20,800 Gold |  |
| Shield | Shield of Vernworth | Strength: 136 Magick: 229 Strike Strength: 100 Knockdown Power: 256 | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 8,700 Gold |  |
| Cloak | Expeditioner’s Cloak | Defense: 265 Magick Defense: 67 Slash Res: 1 Strike Res: 11 Knockdown Res: 101 | Obtained from Marcher’s Armor Set in Venworth Castle Gaol Tower Well |  |
| Rings (Optional) | – Ring of Tenacity – Ring of Accrual | – | – | – |
Best Early-Game Archer Equipment
Archers need to be fast and effective. They will watch your party’s flank and provide sniping and support, which requires them to be lightweight.
| Equipment | Name | Stats | How to Get | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Armor | Sage’s Hood | Defense: 160 Magick Defense: 135 Knockdown Res: 69 Debilitation Res: +2% Sleep Resistance, +5% Silence Resistance | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 13,800 Gold |  |
| Body Armor | Wildeagle Padded Armor | Defense: 210 Magick Defense: 160 Knockdown Res: 76 Elemental Res: +5% Fire Resistance, +2% Ice Resistance Debilitation Res: +8% Caught Fire Resistance, +5% Frostbite Resistance, +8% Sleep Resistance | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 20,800 Gold |  |
| Leg Armor | Beast Leather Breeches | Defense: 186 Magick Defense: 122 Slash Res: 1 Knockdown Res: 58 Debilitation Res: +2% Blighted Resistance | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 14,800 Gold |  |
| Weapon | Veteran’s Arc | Strength: 359 Magick: 156 Strike Strength: 100 Knockdown Power: 195 | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 21,200 Gold |  |
| Rings (Optional) | – Ring of Tenacity – Ring of Proximity | – | Complete Quest | – |
Best Early-Game Mage Equipment
Your most prominent magic provider. Mages can be both offensive and defensive support and usually take the fight in mid-range.
| Equipment | Name | Stats | How to Get | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Armor | Bishop’s Crown | Defense: 142 Magick Defense: 149 Slash Res: 3 Strike Res: 3 Knockdown Res: 67 | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 19,800 Gold |  |
| Body Armor | Verger Gown | Defense: 145 Magick Defense: 282 Knockdown Res: 58 Elemental Res: +2% Frozen Resistance, +5% Lightning Resistance Debilitation Res: +5% Frozen Resistance, +5% Sleep Resistance | – Obtained from Bjorn’s Armory – Cost: 10,200 Gold |  |
| Leg Armor | Euphoric Hosen | Defense: 158 Magick Defense: 150 Slash Res: 3 Strike Res: 3 Knockdown Res: 68 | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 13,700 Gold |  |
| Weapon | Goblin Bane | Strength: 476 Magick: 376 Strike Strength: 100 Knockdown Power: 176 | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 25,000 Gold |  |
| Rings (Optional) | – Ring of Tenacity – Ring of Exultation | – | – | – |
Best Early-Game Thief Equipment
For sneak gameplay and quick attacks, the thief is the ideal vocation. Lightweight and fast status build-up are all you need to remember at first.
| Equipment | Name | Stats | How to Get | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Armor | Scale Band | Defense: 162 Magick Defense: 115 Knockdown Res: 64 Elemental Res: +2% Fire Resistance, +1% Ice Resistance Debilitation Res: +4% Caught Fire Resistance, +2% Frostbite Resistance, +4% Sleep Resistance | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 14,400 Gold |  |
| Body Armor | Wildeagle Padded Armor | Defense: 210 Magick Defense: 160 Knockdown Res: 76 Elemental Res: +5% Fire Resistance, +2% Ice Resistance Debilitation Res: +8% Caught Fire Resistance, +5% Frostbite Resistance, +8% Sleep Resistance | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 20,800 Gold | |
| Leg Armor | Beast Leather Breeches | Defense: 186 Magick Defense: 122 Slash Res: 1 Knockdown Res: 58 Debilitation Res: +2% Blighted Resistance | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 14,800 Gold | |
| Weapon | Spite | Strength: 358 Magick: 156 Slash Strength: 100 Knockdown Power: 201 Debilitations: +18% Blighted | – Obtained from Celeste’s Smithy – Cost: 27,800 Gold |  |
| Rings (Optional) | – Ring of Tenacity – Ring of Profusion | – | – | – |
There you go; with these equipments and regular upgrades, you should easily breeze through to the late game in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
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