Mastering Roles in Dragon's Dogma 2: Unleashing the Power of the Trickster Vocation
Dragon's Dogma 2 takes players on an epic journey through a vast open world, challenging them to master various roles and battle strategies. One of the most exciting additions to the game is the Trickster Vocation, a unique class that will throw even experienced players a curveball. In this article, we'll dive into the details of the Trickster Vocation and the Vocations system in Dragon's Dogma 2.
The Origins of Dragon's Dogma: A Challenging Action RPG
The original Dragon's Dogma was a challenging action RPG that dropped players into a hostile world where danger lurked around every corner. As the story progressed, players battled giant beasts and explored the world, using different classes (known as Vocations) to overcome obstacles. Dragon's Dogma 2 builds upon the first game's systems, introducing new mechanics and Vocations, including the Trickster.
What is the Trickster Vocation in Dragon's Dogma 2?
The Trickster Vocation is unlike anything seen before in open-world ARPGs. This role involves drawing the attention of enemies, using a ceremonial Censer filled with incense that deals almost no damage. As the incense spreads, enemies become attracted to the Trickster, focusing their attacks on the player. The Trickster's goal is not to deal damage but to control the battlefield, using their abilities to manipulate enemy movements and create opportunities for allies to attack.
Key Abilities of the Trickster Vocation
The Trickster Vocation comes with several unique abilities:
- Suffocating Shroud: A special move that unleashes a cloud of incense, attracting enemies and causing them to focus on the Trickster.
- Effigeal Incense: An ability that creates a decoy version of the Trickster, made from a cloud of incense. Enemies will attack the decoy, allowing allies to sneak up and attack from behind.
- Buffs and Debuffs: The Trickster can buff allies, boosting their strength, health, and defense. They can also summon an illusionary dragon to terrify enemies and debuff them.
- Incense Surfaces and Walls: The Trickster can create surfaces and walls made from incense, which appear real to enemies. These can be used to hide, create fake floors, or force enemies to fall to their deaths.
- Astral Projection: The Trickster can create an astral projection of themselves, allowing them to scout an area and call decoys to their location.
Understanding Vocations in Dragon's Dogma 2
Vocations are the character classes in Dragon's Dogma 2. They are similar to the job system in Final Fantasy XIV, where players can choose a specific role to play. In Dragon's Dogma 2, Pawns can learn one Vocation, while the player character (the Arisen) can learn hybrid Vocations, combining strengths from multiple Vocations.
Hybrid Vocations combine a melee Vocation with a magical one, creating a unique playstyle that suits the Arisen's needs.Benefits of Vocations in Dragon's Dogma 2
Vocations offer several benefits in Dragon's Dogma 2:
- Unique Playstyles**: Each Vocation offers a unique way to play, with its own strengths and weaknesses.
- Party Synergy**: Vocations work together to create a well-rounded party, with each member contributing their skills and abilities.
- Character Progression**: As players progress through the game, they can unlock new Vocations and abilities, allowing them to adapt to new challenges.
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