Dragon's Dogma 2 - Which Class VOCATION Is Right For You?

[@AntonyYTube]

Just a heads-up to people who haven't played DD1, the starter vocations aren't weaker than the advanced ones. They're all equal in power, at least it's intended that way

[@Hailtothegun]

Essentially they're intended to be more user friendly and less complex, but no less strong.

[@pokemonfan2630]

I think you will need to be quite good at the game for it to be worth going with any hybrid classes, looks like the base classes will be much easier to keep alive, thief archer and fighter will probably be the easiest to play.

[@scottmerric2180]

The Hybrids really stood out in DD1, and I expect them to in DD2 as well

[@thatonepenguinperson618]

As someone who mained Strider in DDDA from start to finish, it is FAR from being weak. It looks like in DD2, they're actually juicing up the starter vocations even more (since thief is just both assassin and strider without the bow). I'm hoping they give the Fighter a lot of the mystic knight's kit.

[@Ptzou]

Strider is S tier in DD1

[@EquinoXReZ]

BRO EVERY CLASS LOOKS SO SICK I WANT TO PLAY THEM ALL

[@RedAng733]

Planning on being a thief first then transition to mystic spearhead, then eventually a warfarer

[@Footyweekly]

This is me

[@seth7764]

This is what I wanted to do but question is anyone knows. The spearhand is a fighter/magic, the thief is non of those. Does that matter? AM I starting over when i switch to spearhand or does the starting vocation not matter for the later vocations? My thought was, for example, if i want to play the warrior i start as the fighter and what I level up there transfers to the warrior. Whereas if I started archer and then went to warrior nothing would transfer and I would basically be starting over?

[@Footyweekly]

I think some stats will transfer like your strength points if you move from fighter to warrior.. But not all. Eitherways it should still be fine. Just more grinding

[@kayser1722]

@@seth7764Im overthinking it the same way

[@shino6765]

Well if stats same as last game thief would be assassin which got +6 strength and +2 magic. Warrior got +4 strength +3 magic. So warrior would be better cuz spear is mixed but I think I'll go archer for +3 +3 and higher max stamina for more combo chains xD if it is the same as dd1

[@kiriu6408]

I already know I'm gonna be a archer but I watch the video anyway because I'm hyped

[@Jahranimo_]

Same lol

[@rowlandjohnvanderwesthuize2164]

Life is meaningless until Friday...nothing is fun

[@wolvo5441]

@@rowlandjohnvanderwesthuize2164I’m working…. Fortunately I have next week booked off to no life the game :)

[@CarlWByrne]

Archer combat looks amazing and flashy and it’s top of my list too… but I would be lying if I said I couldn’t still change my mind on the day 😂 everything looks so damn good!

[@kiriu6408]

@CarlWByrne bro, I'm sure I'm gonna max everything. Every class looks fun to play even fighter looks cool, and I'm not the type of guy to play the "tank"

[@wilddreams]

as an insect glaive main i already know ;)

[@jakegarbani7777]

FACTS, Exactly what I was thinking😂

[@RoxasOrganizationXIII]

floor is lava!

[@jonny5_]

Mystic Spearhand, all the way for the first playthrough!

[@bizkit4136]

Probably the second too for me

[@crowravencorvenrow]

I think you have to start with a basic/starter class, then advance into Spearhand later.

[@bhrispinigale5832]

People keep saying playthroughs like there’s more than one save file lol. You’ll have to delete your first save file to play again.

[@olivers3409]

​@@bhrispinigale5832 yeah so you have not played the first game... the plot of the game revolves around an eternal cycle of the Arisen and the dragon returning in diferent lifetimes so ng+ is like part of the Story

[@bhrispinigale5832]

@@olivers3409 I’ve played through the first one 5 times back in 2013. Also, how do you know this one has the same plot line?

[@yugijak]

FYI the starter vocations are actually very useful. Mage is even essential in the first game if you want a dedicated healer

[@thatonepenguinperson618]

Make your pawn a mage with only healing and elemental buffs WITH that one staff that revives them automatically and they'll be your best friend.

[@yugijak]

@@thatonepenguinperson618 I found spell screen and Halindom are also very desirable

[@Crimson_Sun2486]

​@@thatonepenguinperson618 be careful tho, if their inclinations aren't set up right, that skill combo may screw you over

[@paweingielewicz84]

Mystic spearhead. That Jedi vibe is sic :D

[@BlueBamboo9]

Darth Maul cosplay, here I come!!

[@VisionoftheChief]

Sword and Board to start for sure.

[@RariDaGreat]

Still going to main Trickser.

[@nerissaravencroftsmissinghorn]

just remember it might take a little bit to get access to the vocation that you want. The mystic spearhand for example is not available from the beginning, you have to find the vendor for it.

[@mazmo_]

I hope I will find the trainer for Magick Archer soon in the game !

[@lchigoKurosaki]

Thief, then Mystic Spearhand when I find it but if it takes awhile, probably switch to Warrior for that Berserk feeling

[@JermyLerm]

Gonna be playing as Fighter. I am the wall.

[@ntmetroid]

Im staring mage with the intent to do Sorcerer and Mystic Spearhand. But i really want to mess with all of them. Thief seems really fun

[@FistOfFiori]

10:00 being able to fling downed/dead enemies at other enemies is verrrry tempting!

[@matthewspencer5548]

warfarer for sure. I always like the idea of never being truely disadvantaged in a situation, being able to swap toa different approach at one loses effectiveness. I'm definatly using a archstaff with my build to deliver super powerful spells when the baddies are down but i'll need to see how the other weapons work to decide if I want to use daggers, greatsword, duo spear and which bow in order to actually bring them down in the first place.

[@kamer7687]

Man, I spent like 2 hours in the character creator placing and sizing tattoos for that perfect look just for every vocation to completely cover them.

[@707zacbuster]

As a Mystic Knight main, i cant wait to see what magic spearman can do. Mystic knight was basically a broken tanky support class that can dish out damage but it wasnt flashly. Magic spearman has no shield so hopefully it has some skills that benefit evading attacks

[@PeacefulOz]

It appears to be able to use its teleport as an evade and it has a barrier spell that seems to negate all damage while active

[@SolusWhite]

I hope they add MK at a later date, was my main, and was hoping to play it again with new skills. Personally, I have no interest in MS, not my playstyle, so was sad that it seems to have replaced MK.

[@thatonepenguinperson618]

I'm going to miss that magic cannon

[@derangedwolf1141]

I played warrior all the way through dd1, can’t wait to see what new skills I get in dd2

[@Kazekou]

You're channel used to be in my feed all the time. And I was grateful. Really good content. Then one day, YT just stopped recommending your videos. And I have no idea why. IMO Arrekz's content is what FextraLife's pretends to be. Fully thought out builds and guides based on deep understanding of the mechanics. Not just long videos cranked out ASAP. I really do think Arrekz should be a cornerstone of the gaming community.

[@ancestraldragon]

Kinda disappointing that archer and thief didn't have advance vocation

[@QuackEternal]

I’m definitely starting as a thief. After that, I might dabble in spearhand and warrior, and when I feel like I have a good grasp on a few weapons, I’m going warfarer. I might even learn trickster just so I have access to a more passive style

[@pokemonfan2630]

I keep coming back to thief, I think that will be it, thief, fighter, archer and mage, i think everyone would do well to have a fighter in their group.

[@slimfastsubaru2043]

Assassin/stryder dagger moves were always my favorite. So theif being a combination of both, easy choice.

[@umbrastorm]

Planning on starting with archer then heading into magic archer!

[@mazmo_]

Same for me !

[@prestonmccoy7097]

I just….can’t…wait….anymore!! March 22nd needs to hurry up already!! On another note, this is such a familiar vibe to when I first found this channel. I found this when Monster Hunter World came out and Dragon’s Dogma II has that same feel. Loving the content.

[@Zygorian]

Mystic Spearhand for me, looks like Sith dual bladed lightsabre

[@blackstaarx2824]

Haha same for me :D

[@praisethesun6573]

Yup. Right there with you

[@crispers702]

How you get Mystic Spearhand,never played the first one

[@Zygorian]

It's brand new to this game so not sure exactly. @@crispers702

[@k--music]

@@crispers702if it’s like the first game you probably have you rank up fighter and mage first, but apparently here you get more classes by doing quests so that may have been axed

[@JcgLounge]

Thief and Mystic Spearhand are my two. Although I wanna try the Fighter as well.

[@PeacefulOz]

I hope the warfarer has access to more than 3 total skills at a time. If you can essentially just have one skill from each vocation you have chosen to mix I dont think it will be very effective. Especially since you them wont have the core skill that supports those weapon skills either

[@Brok3nJok3r]

But what about the advanced classes for Theif and Archer? Or did I just miss that.

[@AntonyYTube]

Sadly those haven't been announced. people think MAYBE they will be there, or added later, but nothing has been confirmed other than "these are the 10 vocations available." Nobody knows if that means available currently with more to come, or if this is all we get until DLC (maybe), or if we aren't getting more at all

[@Brok3nJok3r]

Ahh ok.. I was just wondering because I didn't see them mentioned at all

[@bluemoondm8629]

advanced vocations are supposed to change the role and playstyle. The Thief is basically already an assassin archtype, and an archer is an archer; what would they change exactly? Instead of an advanced class, you just get better skills as you level up.

[@ainadelvalle6444]

I’m gunna try out the trickster I think! I can’t wait to try something so new

[@WookieJangoFoxtrot]

Anyone know how players are imbuing their weapons with elemental glow/damage? Is it a skill specific to a class? An augment? A consumable? Or a reusable?

[@TwoLiterSoda]

Mage can do it. Their can do fire on their own. I think sorcerers can do it too.

[@tehmoomin]

"The magic archer combines the use of magic with archery" would never have figured that one out :'D

[@kylemurrell5172]

Im probably gonna be a magic archer cause that was my favorite in the first game but im willing to try the others. The spear one looks interesting.

[@GrippeeTV]

Just a heads up that the “starter” vocations aren’t “starter” in terms of power. They’re very much classes that are just as strong as the advanced and hybrid classes, the advanced and hybrid classes are just harder to play. The Fighter isn’t inferior to the warrior. Hell in DD1, the Strider was one of the strongest classes in the game as opposed to its Ranger, Magick Archer and Assassin counterparts which is why they broke it up into Thief and Archer for this game lol

[@gregoryjames3287]

I am going to try them all. Magic archer was my final in DD DA. In this one I am most excited for the mystic spearhand

[@orangesoda4535]

Damn. I avoided aall the pre-release info I could, so I'm kinda sad to see my mystic knight class gone. Gonna miss that magick shield.

[@Marbleshade]

I'm always more of a martial class person myself, but those spell effects look great.

[@Vagabond_Gaming]

Thank you Paradise. Can you please explain about the discipline points? Is this something you acquire as your vocation level rises or does it acquire independently? So, if it is independent, it seems this game has character level, vocation level and discipline point experience system? Please let me know as I would like to provide accurate info to my channel viewers. Thank you so much!

[@EquinoXReZ]

You get discipline points for using a class, its independent from your vocation level but they go up at the same time. Then you have your overall character level which is completely independent of vocations and keeps going up no matter if you switch vocations ornjotn

[@Vagabond_Gaming]

@@EquinoXReZ Thank you sir!

[@Meme_dad1]

I believe the trickster vocation will be unlocked once you beat the UR dragon. All hybrid vocation are either magic/archer or knight/magic. The purple and pink icon makes me think it’s one of these classes that will get unlocked for ng+

[@Eliilizz108]

I'll be playing all vocations to unlock all skills.

[@FoehnAlkaiser]

This is the correct answer

[@brhert]

Facts

[@Cruelladevil79]

This is the way 🤘🏻

[@fl45hbrg]

Magick Archer, never doubt it. Will probably also rank up Mage and Sorc.

[@cyrusamin5299]

So there’s no advanced vocation or hybrid for thief?

[@IvoryProtocol]

So is Ranger not a vocation in this game? Been avoiding coverage as I don’t really want any spoilers. If it isn’t in the game is archer able to use longbows, or are they also not in this game?

[@nadeenasnake]

I still kinda hope there's more class mixes than what they announced

[@DietersYT]

They actually confirmed there’s not. They confirmed what’s out there is what’s going to be in the game, and nothing more or less

[@meepdaddy]

Dlc might change that

[@pokemonfan2630]

If all goes to plan this game will do really well, hopefully we get multiple dlcs with new classes and other stuff.

[@82SMR]

I'm still set on the warfarer vocation. The only thing I wanna know about it is who and to talk to to unlock the vocation and where the NPC is located.

[@crowravencorvenrow]

I like me some magic, but I'm gonna start off as a Fighter. Sword and Shield is underrated.

[@aadilsheraz9435]

If i start with thief will i be able to switch to mystic spearhand when it becomes available

[@StretchyPlays]

Mystic Spearhed is probably going to be my main class, but if they manage to make Trickster viable and fun to play as an illusionist/manipulator that sounds incredible.

[@Sn1pEzTV]

In DD1 i was using the Assassin, loved the combination of Fighter and Strider. Mostly used Sword and Bow in combination. But with that being not a thing in DD2 but instead some new things like the Trickster and the Spearhand, but also the Warfarer, things get a bit more interesting. Especially since the Strider got split up in Archer and Thief. Now i'm thinking about picking Ranger for myself and maybe Thief for my own Pawn and then add a Fighter/Warrior and a Mage by hiring other pawns to fill out my group with every Class-Archetype. But in the End i want to try and get the Warfarer Vocation to mix the Archer with Trickster and maybe Spearhand or something different like Sorcerer or even Magick Archer. But i'll definetly check out Spearhand and Trickster as soon as possible and see what they are like to play and if they are actually fun to me. Based on that my choice for Warfarer changes.

[@Madchemist002]

I think I'm going to go Trickster for the first playthrough. It's new and different, while also allowing for some creativity. Yeah, it doesn't look like it does a lot of damage, but there are some very interesting things it can do that may be better than just outright damage.

[@MordredMorghul]

I really wanted to like trickster, and I'm going to give it a shot anyway, but after finding out it does no actual damage in its kit I'm not as sold on it. I like the looks a lot, but I may go warfarer and include trickster in the kit if allowed.

[@Crimson_Sun2486]

I plan on ranking up every vocation to unlock every skill and augment, then play the rest of the game as a Warfarer. Atm, I think I'd use the weapons and skills of a Mystic Spearhand for melee, a Magic Archer for range, and either a Mage or Trickster for supporting my Pawns, but definitely a very magic focused build. Tho, once I see how each vocation plays out, that may change EDIT: So apparently, Warfarer will rank up all vocations at the same time. All the more reason to main it

[@666thestormdragon]

gotta appreciate the ragdoll physics added in

[@Allan_Eloy]

No advance class for Thief, like on the 1st? Why did they remove the Assassin class??

[@chaosyagami7206]

I am a bit sad that there is no stronger version for thief. Why? No assasin or ninja, something like that

[@leviharper6268]

I completely agree...

[@bluemoondm8629]

Because it already is that. It starts out as a mobile damage dealer. The advanced vocations of Warrior and Sorcerer change the play style from defensive/buff oriented to offensive, an assassin is the same as their version of the thief

[@PsyBlack]

Most likely warfarer with duo spear, magic bow and daggers (MB and D for the OG magic archer playstyle).

[@aquinas1212]

I want to play mystic spear hand, which class do I start as?

[@VisyeVx]

I think warrior

[@maxKP51]

Thief reminds me of the scout from LOTR conquest, great nostalgia hit

[@Garrett8489]

the magic archer ir lancer seem cool! i like games that let me play a mix of warrior/mage

[@ferdie0796]

Being new to the franchise but also been a high difficulty player. I am picking Warfarer as soon as I get it.

[@Baconbitzzzz]

I am completely new to this game, this is the first video I’ve watched. Just so I understand this corrected, the advanced classes aren’t unlocked at the start right? I really would wanna play sorcerer but it sounds like I’d have to unlock it first correct?

[@ArekkzGaming]

It’s unlocked with a little progression, not right at the start. Hope that helps 😁

[@TheKingArmageddon]

Probably start Archer, try Trickster, and end up on Wayfarer just so I have options. After all the new vocations means Strider is now split between Thief and Archer neither having an advanced vocation. Magick Archer no longer has staff or daggers. Mystic Spearman looks like it lacks real Magic Damage (could be wrong but his Magic seems to be throwing physical objects), and Trickster will need damage in general. Might settle on either Sword/Bow/Staff or Spear/Bow/Censer Wayfarer.

[@toddramsey6893]

Rocking the trickster, but no idea what I’m going to start with or what my pawn will be. I feel like I can “tank” with the trickster, so maybe a thief, mage/sorcerer and warrior? Only a few more days until I know for sure!

[@rhufnagel]

if my goal is to be mystic spearhand, which vocation should I start with?

[@selimincegoz3267]

I used to play assasin with sword 🥲

[@spencerjr.968]

Same brother. Except I preferred daggers over swords.

[@CharlesBurleigh]

Noob here but I enjoy ranged gameplay, so I'll be starting as an archer and progress/upgrade to a magic archer.

[@STE3ANHAY1988]

I want to start as thief but doesn't look like ot has a advanced version or hybrid?.

[@trooperz137]

With archer, do you have to buy arrows?

[@garystevenson7301]

Can't decide between thief and warrior does anyone know if it's just the thief that can dodge or is it all/specific vocations that can?

[@itspai3890]

Mage into Trickster seems a fun path to take for me

[@Dcully]

So on PC should i play with a controller? for Monster Hunter i use mouse and keyboard for bow and bowguns etc so im wondering if i should do similar with DD2?

[@aadilsheraz9435]

Monster hunter is playable on mouse and keyboard, however this game strongly advices to play with controller

[@Madchemist002]

Heading into the character creator, I was met with a notification that controller would offer the best experience. I think that would probably be the best choice then, if that was what they had in mind when designing the game.

[@Kenzirs]

Dont think ive ever played a game without going thief first. Warror looks good, too though. Gameplay for them looks pretty challenging in a fun way.

[@GrmpyPnts]

i assume class stat growth is present again? im not going to break my head with it again so i'll just enjoy and master every class again.

[@orechantaloon]

Can every class wear any armour or is there only certain type of armour set to each class ?

[@archdetective]

Gotta be warfarer for me. Teleport with mystic hand, Plant bomb with thief, Jump then use archer/magick archer skills. So many awesome combinations. Lower stat handicap is also a plus for me for that added challenge.

[@deatheagle4656]

I really hope warrior is actually viable in this game unlike in the first where it was the worst vocation in every regard.

[@Christian44326]

I never played the first DD and I really hope you're wrong on this one, because warrior was my first pick. 🥲

[@FaolanHart]

Biggest issue with the Magic Archer is the inability to aim properly. Which is what makes the basic Ranger so deadly. Seems like 2 has the same issue. So I'll probably end up sticking with that again. The Spearhand is a fun new class. I might try that at some point, or give it to my starting Mage main Pawn. The Trickster seems terrible. Basically leaving all the fun to the Pawns & due to the nature of it probably being pretty useless or actively frustrating on a Pawn. The biggest issue with the first game was that levels gained with each vocation permanently increased specific stats. So if you played the entire game as a Ranger, you'd get a bunch of Stamina & not much else. Assassin only gave you Attack. You say the Warfarer has lower overall stats? Does that mean lower gained at level up? OR have they done what I want & made the stat spread change based on the vocation you have set? So if I go from Warrior to Sorcerer, my Attack would decrease, but my Magic Attack would increase?

[@fhopochizen7055]

definitely stuck between fighter, theif and mystic spearhand. They all look so cool though lmao im gonna have a hard time choosing

[@sahiljethwani9781]

if stats are anything like dd1 then it means that we are gonna have to play as multiple characters for specific stat increase.

[@Dookie.Kotobuki]

I’m guessing thief is the assassin class from Dark Arisen?

[@Miumiu0404]

There's no more advanced vocations for thief and archer? No assassin and ranger?

[@SPREET5454]

As a former Insect Glaive main, that Mystic Spearhand is calling my fucking NAME!!!!!!!!

[@PainfullySoberAndUnhinged]

Mystic Spearhand, Warfarer, and Sorcerer all seem the most interesting to me.

[@limadelima9687]

I'm still mourning Mystic Knight, guess I will be Fighter...

[@loxley75]

Starter vocations aren’t weaker than advanced they just play different. Advanced sacrifice healing and defence to be purely damage focused so you’ll need a pawn to tank and heal for you. It’s just depends on how you want to play.

[@SupertoastGT]

Archer is my current plan, but if it can't go ultra long range like DD1's ranger, then I might go magick archer or sorcerer.

[@JesseGrey]

You can change vocation mid game infinitely correct?

[@victornokremlin3481]

I’m stuck between magick archer and trickster 😩 might go wayfarer if I can use trickster skills

[@KillerwinsGaming]

Any word on the frame rate for PC?

[@Almoawdaa]

We’re going kaladin stormblessed with this one 💪

[@kazetsune]

1st playthrough it’s gonna be Mage -> Sorcerer -> Trickster

[@rocketdurham4926]

Warrior, but I must say archer looks incredible

[@ncpsurfgod6373]

Spearhand for life

[@JesseGrey]

Honestly I'm looking for whatever is closest to a dex build with a Lil bit of range/magic thrown in.

[@juggernautdriveSS]

Waiting for the "remove vocation lock" mod, so I can run all weapons armor without manually switching vocations. Makes the game a million times better. Best way to play the original

[@emti29]

thief steals items from enemies arekkz: unique mechanic of the vocation my brother in christ, it is named THIEF for a reason.

[@Timquan.]

So is Mystic Knight deconfirmed?

[@gluttonusrex329]

Honestly Trickster I really Fancy looking forward to playing it

[@Matjoe_WeRTY]

No advance vocation for the thief and the archer? Sad. Could have the Ranger or Assassin back..