The best starting Vocations in Dragon's Dogma 2

Understanding the best Dragon's Dogma 2 starting Vocations is essential information before starting a playthrough.

To make the experience more distinctive, Capcom has added a unique feature called Vocations which indicates your character class in Dragon's Dogma 2. The Vocation system, however, extends beyond this and is divided into four tiers. Nevertheless, every vocation offers different skills, strengths, and weaknesses.

There are multiple Vocations in Dragon’s Dogma 2. This guide will serve as a reference where you can find information about the most promising starting Vocations, helping you make a wise decision as you begin your journey in the game.

What are the best Dragon's Dogma 2 starting Vocations?

In Dragon’s Dogma 2, there are four tiers of vocations: S, A, B, and C. While S and A tiers rank higher than B and C, they are not recommended for early-game stages. Alternatively, you should focus on B and C-tier vocations during the early stages for a smoother gameplay experience. Here are some recommended starting vocations to consider:

Fighter

The Fighter vocation is considered as very first for new players, because it provides a mix of offensive, defensive, and user-friendly tools, making it specifically designed to be the easiest for beginners to use.

Additionally, Fighter mainly focuses on fighting with a sword and a shield as their primary weapons. Hence, the Fighter vocation is a great starting point for those players who are interested in dealing with enemies in hand-to-hand combat.

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Mage

The Mage is another strong option for players who are looking for the best offensive and defensive early-game vocation. In the Mage vocation, you will use Staffs as your primary offensive weapon, which will allow you to cast magical attacks while maintaining a safe distance.

The Mage is preferable for those players who do not want to engage in closed-ranged combats and are interested in using magical weapons to cast a wide variety of spells.

Archer

The Archer Vocation, on the other hand, offers slightly a higher level of complexity compared to the Fighter and Mage. As the name implies, in this vocation you can equip numerous bows and arrows as your main weapons to weaken your enemies.

The Archer's vocation is highly recommended for players who prefer shots from long range hence making it a best choice for anyone who likes to strike the enemy from the backlines and safely target foes that lie ahead.

Thief

The Thief vocation is all about agility and dexterity where you are equipped with a dagger. In order to hurt your enemies, you will need to be in close range with them. Hence this is where you can test your agility.

As a Thief, however, your movements are swift which allows you to climb up on large enemies and slash their throats. Nevertheless, you will still need to be quick enough to avoid getting caught so make sure you are agile enough before selecting it as your vocation.

Hopefully, this guide will help you kickstart your journey in Dragon's Dogma 2. If you're interested in exploring this thrilling world with friends, be sure to check out our Co-op guide as well.