Every Dragon’s Dogma 2 Player Character Classes, Ranked

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With the new release of the long-awaited sequel, , comes 10 versatile Vocations to choose from. Each vocation entails different abilities, strengths (and weaknesses) to suit different playstyles. You can select from four Starter Vocations for your character during Character Creation, and subsequently, your main Pawn after the tutorial.

As you progress, you can unlock two Advanced and four Hybrid Vocations, accessible through a Vocation Maister or by completing specific quests. While the Arisen can switch to any unlocked vocation, Pawns are limited to Starter and Advanced Vocations. Choosing and potentially switching Vocations requires careful consideration of skills, weapon types, and combat styles. Below is a ranking of all Vocations in, based on their effectiveness, utility, and combat efficiency.

To unlock the Trickster class,you must complete the quest. This unique hybrid vocation is only available for playable characters. It employs the Censer, a weapon that creates smoke and illusions to deal direct damage. As a Trickster, players can manipulate enemies into fighting one another, or moving into vulnerable positions that you can then exploit.

Tricksters excel at creating manic chaos on the battlefield. They can conjure illusions to provoke and distract them with spectral clones. Their abilities also include crafting invisible hazards that enemies cannot detect and enhancing your strategic options. Furthermore, Tricksters can temporarily boost their Pawns' abilities and grant access to specialized buffs that enhance their supportive role in combat.

Tricksters' superior crowd control capabilities make them an invaluable asset for those who prefer a strategic approach to direct confrontation. However, their overall damage output is significantly lower than that of other Vocations. At the later stages of the game, higher damage becomes crucial, and it is recommended to prioritize other classes that give you better combat benefits.

The Mage vocation emerges as a