Dragon's Dogma: How to (Correctly) Use Inclination Potions [UPDATED 2021]

[@sachi7614]

wonderful video, Gemma.

[@Gemmalady]

Thank you very much for your endorsement!

[@MrMarsAlien]

My knowledge about Inclination Potions has reached 3 Stars thanks to this video! ^_^ Thank you dearly for this.

[@Gemmalady]

You're very welcome!

[@chillcloak]

Girl this video was everything I needed and more. I'm currently getting into the real meat of the grind in this game and after fighting a wyvern and witnessing my main pawn just walking around and doing nothing I immediately went to research pawn inclinations cuz I was not having it. Thanks for this, you deserve so many more views!

[@ReadyToRek]

I have about 100 hours into the game so far and I still have so much to learn. Thankfully your videos are amazing and explain everything so well. Also, Dragon's Dogma 2 hype!

[@ReadyToRek]

Just started a new playthrough the other day and time to watch this video again to fix my mage pawn inclinations so she actually buffs my assassin XD

[@Gemmalady]

Very nice and enjoy!! 😉

[@iron1k887]

The Neutralizing Elixir can only be purchased after you have completed the main quest " Reward and Responsibility ". Awesome video btw I've learned so much from this and loved the story and examples you gave

[@Gemmalady]

Cool, thanks

[@L1v1ngDeAdGirl]

Great video. Had my sorcer pawn climbing onto monster and never casting her spells. Was really annoying and the wikis couldn't help too much. This video helps a lot.

[@BonfireAscetics]

This was really helpful for resetting my pawn's initial inclinations, thank you so much. I was able to achieve my desired results for my pawn with a simple 3/5/5 (in that order)

[@drerechtsanwalt]

I'm new to this game, going on my second run through. I was quite lost and confused about this pawn inclination thing but your video made it crystal clear. Thank you!

[@mephistoxarses8585]

This was a great video. Now i finally realize how to sort out my Pawn's strategy.Thank you.

[@brianlurcott5583]

I bet your videos have quadrupled or more in the last few months. How stoked were u to hear about DD2 coming?!? Thanks for the videos

[@Gemmalady]

I really wish that it was so! I don’t have click bait titles because I’m a really straightforward person-that being said I’ve done more testing on pawns, than anyone I know. I’m stoked for DD2 since it will give me a chance to apply the knowledge gained in DD1 to our newest version of our “shadows and boon companions!”

[@kylejustin6888]

Can’t wait for your DD2 content! 🙌

[@Gemmalady]

You and me both!

[@chadsr3455]

Hands down This is the best video. I always come back to for reference.

[@andrewboteler7522]

Finally a good pawn inclination video, thank you😅

[@TheRealAMVGuy]

That thumbnail was way cooler than it had to be.

[@Erosgates]

Mage in the thumbnail looks siiick

[@CatmintJelly]

Thank you for the in-depth descriptions! Excellent guide.

[@doublewideshine5410]

Amazing source of info. Thoug I wish the audio was louder, viewers can always turn it down all the way if they need but if its still too quiet at full volume there's really nothing we can do.

[@usmc4good]

Just found your channel, excellent video, very well explained and earned you a sub, though ill never have enough RC to do this, I just don't have the playtime to acquire that much RC. And is nobody gonna mention that bank of RC and Gold.....Holy....that's ALOT of playtime... Keep up the great work...

[@JLC6825]

your content is really good i hope you come back for DD2

[@Gemmalady]

Thanks for the comment! I plan on it! Drop by my Twitch livestream sometime! See the info in my “About” section!

[@PatrickLepageArmWars]

I'm late to the party, but Dragon's Dogma 2 is right around the corner, so I better sharpen my blades and get a grip on game mechanics it's a little confusing at first but like anything keep at it and it will stick!!! tyvm for video how bout another playthru for us to watch you before the 2nd one comes out thx Gemma. =p

[@Gemmalady]

I did a full playthrough a year ago-it starts here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYSynIZ-paeHgMk Currently doing the Hero Achievement on yet another account (my fourth one) on Twitch. However the 4th one is already level 200. I took time off to play Dark Souls 3 and Elden Ring, but now I’ve returned for more shenanigans. 😂

[@Gemmalady]

I should add-welcome again to the fun party that is Dragon’s Dogma!! Isn’t it exciting that we’re finally getting DD2!! It sure paid to stay with the game for 10 years ❤️❤️

[@patkelley8293]

Didn't realize that I hadn't made any changes until about oh 130th level

[@Gemmalady]

We were all there at one time. Most people won’t notice until really crazy stuff starts happening-like your pawn following you around like a puppy dog; hyper-aggressive behaviors on sorcs/mages-usually climbing everything in sight, so don’t worry about it, just fix it!

[@alexmercer8852]

Great. Just what im looking for😁

[@jonathanbernardi4306]

Thanks for the information, nicely detailed. You got a new sub.

[@Gemmalady]

Awesome, thank you!

[@AD3SPG]

Yeah I was wondering why my main pawn been so random I've beat the game and did new game plus and changing from warrior to sorcerer she still does some attacks towards e enemies but I would hope she would distance her self and give us elemental buffs towards enemies weakness thanks in this.

[@Gemmalady]

I'm glad this clarified things for you. IMO a Sorcerer pawn should never be Scather primary--this means they prioritize the strong enemies, which seems like a good thing until you realize, "uh, hold on now!" Scather pawns tend to charge in front of the Arisen and stand rather close to enemies when they begin to cast. This behavior opens them up to be interrupted, so they feather jump away, but then move right back in close where it all begins again. This behavior makes it hard for them to get in a solid cast, and the whole time you are left wondering why they aren't 'doing their job.' My recommendation for sorcerer pawns is either (a) Utilitarian-Challenger-Mitigator-Medicant if their bestiary is 95% or better; (b) Challenger-Utilitarian-Mitigator-Medicant or (c) Mitigator-Challenger-Utilitarian-Medicant if it is not. This way they will use solid tactics when running with you, better yet if you hire a pawn with similar spells (only Bolide, Fulmination, Gicel, Seism, and Maelstrom can be spell-sync'd) and they do not all have to be the same version ie "regular, " "high," or "grand." Hope this helps you!!

[@AD3SPG]

@@Gemmalady yes thank you and reddit definitely game me an ideal, I think this pawn system is the most unique and able to gift a A.I being someone else's main pawn definitely is unique next to the nemeses system from Shadow of Mordor.

[@VonckK]

What would be a good order to take for my mage/sorcerer pawn? The only problem i have is my pawn doesnt get hired anymore (because dogma 2 is out) so i dont have enough rift crystals

[@Gemmalady]

@@VonckK Hi! I created videos about mage pawns and sorcerer pawns! Definitely check them out as you make you decision on what behaviors you want. A good choice for a mage and/or sorcerer pawn with at least 95 - 100% bestiary knowledge is Challenger/Utilitarian/Mitigator/Medicant. If your pawn doesn’t have at least that level of bestiary knowledge then Challenger/Mitigator/Utilitarian/Medicant is good too!! Both builds work for end game content!! PC and PS5/4 still have a very active player base, despite DD2 being out. If you can, join the Dragon’s Dogma Central Discord. You can advertise your pawn there, and these advertisements are posted weekly to the Reddit and Facebook Dogma communities, as well as within the Discord itself.

[@VonckK]

​@@GemmaladyThank you I will look it up

[@davidferguson5536]

Very good info

[@Gemmalady]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TreyWreckz]

Very helpful 👌

[@doctorlolchicken7478]

Sorry but that was really unclear. What does 9-7-5-3 actually do? How do I know what to buy for each?

[@Gemmalady]

Inclinations are actually based on a numerical value, with 1000 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest value. The midpoint would then be, 500. What you are trying to accomplish is set the primary to be at 1000, with the 4th inclination coming in above 500. In terms of behavior for the pawn, the first inclination, or highest value, is the way the pawn would behave first. Generally speaking, the secondary inclination, would have a value of 850, the third value, around 650, and the fourth value would sit at 550. I did testing for many of the different "combinations" people have recommended or used throughout the history of the game, or that I could find posted on gamefaqs, Steam forums, PS4 Communities, and Reddit--in another video. In terms of behavior, since the game reads code based on these numerical values, the player would want the most desired behavior to sit at the highest numerical value. Generally speaking the secondary inclination would be how the pawn would behave if the first behavior has been acted upon, the third is a distant behavior, and the fourth acts more like a placeholder. This does not get rid of ALL behaviors, just prioritizes how you want the pawn to behave in any given situation. Ok, so how to know how much to buy for each? You would buy 9 potions for the first inclination, 7 for the second inclination, 5 for the third inclination, and 3 for the 4th inclination. The 4th inclination is unseen, and acts more like a placeholder, to keep all the unwanted behaviors at or below 500. You would then take the potions in reverse order: 3, 5, 7, 9. For example, let's say I have a Ranger pawn that I want to be a Challenger-Utilitarian-Scather. I look under the Pawn's profile and see that in reality she is a Scather-Challenger. If I sit in the Knowledge Chair, I then find out that she is a Utilitarian. I could swap her third and second, but this does not solve the main issue that he/she is Scather primary, and maybe I do not want that behavior first. So, I would buy 9 Challenger potions, 7 Utilitarian potions, 5 Scather potions, and (in my case, I'd probably) buy 3 Medicant potions. So then I would take them in reverse order, 3 - 5 - 7 - 9. Upon opening the pawn profile menu again I would NOW see that her inclinations have all been reset to those I prefer. I would not be able to see her 4th however. Again the 4th acts like a "placeholder", keeping all the undesired behaviors at or below 500. It is thought that enemies have a much bigger EFFECT on pawn behavior than we knew in 2012-13, so what eventually happens--especially if you are playing a lot of BBI--the inclination NUMERICAL VALUES WILL DECAY, WHILE OTHERS WILL INCREASE. This is also due to player actions in the game. Thus, at some point, it is worth checking to see that those inclinations I prefer in the first and second slot are still there. If not, she would get a refresh, and I would use the potions again. For a detailed analysis of numerical breakdown of different potion combinations click here kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYimZ3dtgLyHhs0 How to check pawn's third inclination click here kzbin.info/www/bejne/joecaXRvfraNq80 If you are still unclear, you can view the very first video I made on using inclination potions kzbin.info/www/bejne/omLIcnR3mKp4m7c

[@christopherhill6790]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@88Kinshin]

So, let me know if my understanding is correct. You take 9 potion for the primary inclination you want, 7 for the secondary, 5 for the tertiary and 3 for the last one. BUT you drink all the 3 for the forth inclination at the beginning, then all the 5 for the tertiary, then all the 7 for the secondary and lastly all the 9 for the primary. Is it right? English is not my first language, so I want to understand correctly😅

[@Gemmalady]

Yes, that’s correct!! 💪🏻😄

[@Fear910]

can you help me? I have a warrior pawn (not the best...I know) that just runs back and forth in combat and sometimes throw random items like skulls or oil flasks at the opponents instead of attacking! Sometimes he doesn't even draw his weapon untlil the combat is halfway done! I don't know what to do! His primary inclination is Challenger, the secondary is Scather and third Pioneer. He joins combat WAY too late for him to be useful, and when I switched him to fighter he does the same thing but lags behind collecting useless stuff. I'm only level 45 but most of my bestiary is 2/3 stars because I explore a lot.

[@Gemmalady]

Yes, I can help! Warriors and Fighters should never be Challengers, period. See my video on building a good Warrior pawn for the reasons why. Second, any pawn, even great ones, will throw things that are in the “tools” menu. Except their lantern. So double check that part of their Inventory before a big fight! The only thing they won’t throw are arrows Third, sounds like AQUISITOR is very high in your pawn’s inclinations! So here’s my suggestion. Set your pawn up as a Mitigator/Scather/Utilitarian/Pioneer. That means you will buy 9 Mitigator potions, 7 Scather potions, 5 Utilitarian potions,and 3 Pioneer potions. Then take them in reverse order: so start with the 3 Pioneer, then take 5 Utilitarian potions, then the 7 Scather potions, and finally the 9 Mitigator potions. Your pawn should then start to target the trash mobs in the room, and any other non-flying, non-perching, or ranged enemies-on their way to taking out the big enemy (which is usually a Scather enemy, btw). The reason your pawn seemed to be running around doing nothing is because it was only doing what it was set up to do, which was target enemies it neither had the skill nor weaponry to tackle. Those types of enemies are best left to Striders/Rangers/Mages/Sorcs because they have ranged weaponry and ranged skills. See if that helps!! Also, don’t pick anything up while in combat-he’s ‘learning’ that from you. Also, don’t give pawn commands unless it’s really REALLY desperate! Let me know how it works out!! 😀 Here’s the link to my Warrior pawn video kzbin.info/www/bejne/op7Zm2aNo5qNo7s

[@Fear910]

@@Gemmalady Whoa, he's doing so much better now! He still lags behind sometimes collecting loot, but when a fight breaks out he's where he needs to be. You are amazing!

[@Gemmalady]

@@Fear910 I’ll be doing a Twitch stream later this week, featuring Warrior pawns-this was requested by one of my community members I’ve just gotta finish my MK run Tuesday, and then it’s on!

[@LmaoGuy69]

So are the 5 and the 3 “hidden” inclinations?

[@Gemmalady]

The hidden inclination is the 4th (the one you take 3 potions for). The 3rd can be found by sitting in the Knowledge Chair. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joecaXRvfraNq80si=HDpC2l1ZXViHinSl

[@Dressyone223]

I just started playing this game I’m curious if I should change my vocation frequently or if I should stick to one vocation

[@Gemmalady]

As you’re leveling up it’s ok to change, but use logic. If you want a Fighter/Warrior/Ranget/Strider pawn then I’d stick within the physical vocations as you level them up. If mage or Sorcerer pawn-you can start them as a Fighter to give them DEF, but stick to magic classes. Use the Stat calculator to figure out what type of pawn you want BUT-core Magic on Strength builds for pawns are a wasted stat-unless you’re looking for more MDEF. Same can be said for MAG builds-core STR is wasted. Those are my opinions on the matter. Stat planner here stackoverflow.github.io/dragons-dogma-stat-planner/

[@Dressyone223]

@@Gemmalady thanks

[@GiantSirSlayer]

Awesome video...

[@Gemmalady]

Your comment means the world to me!

[@drelanLttP]

Does sny one know what class gives the augument Acuity

[@Gemmalady]

Yes-it’s the Sorcerer vocation and it’s a Rank 9 that costs 9000 Discipline Points

[@Gemmalady]

@drelanLttP see my reply

[@drelanLttP]

@@Gemmalady ty so very much

[@luismlodi2011]

thx!!

[@ianbraun271]

or just don't use pawns? I haven't used Pawns since I learned you can play without them. The only reason I ever recruit pawns is when mass selling of loot (suasion stacking), and when maxing my classes post game for augments. I also exclusively play Strider. Otherwise, very informative video. Thanks. I actually stopped using pawns when I started running Bitterblack Isle, and my pawns wouldnt do what i wanted. I never understood these potions or the Chair thing.

[@Gemmalady]

So, a couple questions then: (1) what was it you wanted ‘them’ to do? And (2) If you don’t use pawns, why come to a pawn video and leave a comment? Jes’ curious.

[@ianbraun271]

@@Gemmalady (1) They would harvest/collect/gather instead of attacking the foes around them. And opening chests, destroying boxes etc... (2) Your video popped up on my KZbin wall, and I got curious. I'm always open to learning new things about this game.

[@Gemmalady]

@@ianbraun271 Ah! Ok, pawns gathering items (during battle) just means that the inclinations were set up incorrectly. Acquisitor prime pawns do just that-instead of focusing on the issue at hand they will begin to gather items as soon as they drop from enemies. Including stopping attacking/buffing/healing to do so. I’ve even seen Pioneer pawns-who tend to roam about, do that. Outside of battle some pawns (again usu Acquisitor or Pioneer) will focus on loot. When I agree to take someone’s pawn for a run (not just killing Death for RC, mind) I check inclinations. I also check rings (are they wearing skill rings best-suited for their class/skills?); augments (do those match up with skills/inclinations/rings?); then I look at the rest. In the case of certain vocations, specific inclinations are best suited for their skills. For example, I’d never have a Ranger pawn be a Scather/Challenger or even Challenger/Scather. You want them using their longbow to its optimal advantage; daggers are secondary. Plus they’re just average speed climbers. And they shouldn’t have too many skills. See where I’m going? Do optimized pawns climb anyway (esp on BBI)? Yes, but that’s not the player’s fault per se. There’s a broken code sequence left over from the devs when they’d contemplated armoring the dire dragons-which pawns and/or Arisen could then “knock off.” Additionally many BBI enemies **induce** climbing because they’re Scather enemies; a few examples include dire dragons, poisoned undead, and Condemned Gorecyclopes. Hope this helps you understand a bit more about the pawn system; good ones are optimized, and their owners pay attention to all the factors. Before you hire, or even revamp your own, check out all factors I stated above. Oh and watch my Ultimate Pawn build guides for more info! Glad you stopped by!! 😉

[@Qladstone]

If I wanted to play without pawns I would just play another game.

[@thedeadlyjoey3653]

Is there a easy mode for PlayStation 3?

[@Gemmalady]

@TheDeadlyJoey Yes. DDDA has three modes: Easy, Normal, Hard.

[@thedeadlyjoey3653]

@@Gemmalady is it only on the dark arisen version or is it also on the regular version?

[@Gemmalady]

@@thedeadlyjoey3653 Easy mode was added to vanilla Dragon’s Dogma on PS3/Xbox360 long before Hard Mode was added.

[@thedeadlyjoey3653]

@@Gemmalady thank you so much, love your content!

[@rogersantos368]

Thank you for this video. I might be wrong but did you ever played final fantasy 11 online? Your voice sounds so familiar. I used to play final fantasy 11 online with a guy with gamer tag Canadian…( forgot the rest ). Anyways thanks and live well.

[@Gemmalady]

I did but it was all solo.

[@Kai-ln8hz]

Thank you so much 🫡