Dragon's Dogma: 6 Beginner's Tips

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Dragon's Dogma is one of the most underrated games of the PS3 console generation, fusing sleek combat design with traditional RPG systems in a grand story of loss and revenge.

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Now that a sequel has been announced, plenty of new players will be jumping into the land of Gransys to take up arms and face the mighty dragon, as well as a host of other challenges along the way. Throughout your journey, you'll summon armies of pawns and battle gigantic mythical creatures. If you're just starting out in Dragon's Dogma, some of this can seem overwhelming, so we've compiled six of the most essential tips to help you on your way.

Whilst it's fine to travel across the wilds of the map at night if you know what you're doing, when you're in the early stages of Dragon's Dogma, it's probably best to be avoided. Nighttime is when the strongest of creatures will choose to come out and attack you, including goblins, undead, skeletons, bats, and more. Even the footpaths that might be reliably safe during the day can become perilous at night.

It's also a lot harder to see at night, of course, so you'll need to have a torch equipped to light the way. When you're beginning in Dragon's Dogma, you might not have one of these immediately available, which can make navigating at night even more difficult.

For nighttime travel, you'll want to make sure you've leveled up a bit first and have a full party of pawns. Without a full group and some experience under your belt, the encounters in nighttime Gransys can quickly take a turn for the worse.

The best way to avoid being out in the dark for too long is to fast travel back to the appropriate closest area after finishing quests. To learn