Quest Guide -- Dragon's Dogma 2
Navigate main quests, side quests, exploration, crafting, and New Game+ in Dragon's Dogma 2.
Main Quests
- 1The main story follows the Arisen on a journey to confront the Dragon -- prioritize these quests to unlock new areas and features.
- 2Some main quests have branching paths that affect NPC fates and available side content later in the game.
- 3Pay attention to quest dialogue as it often contains hints about hidden objectives and optional outcomes.
- 4Main quests unlock new fast travel locations (Portcrystals) which are essential for efficient world traversal.
- 5Completing the main story unlocks the true ending path and New Game+ with carried-over progression.
Side Quests
- 1Side quests are often time-sensitive -- some NPCs will move or events will change if you progress the main story too far.
- 2Speak to every NPC with a unique name as many offer hidden side quests not marked on the map.
- 3Escort quests reward Affinity with NPCs which affects romance options and the ending you receive.
- 4Some side quests require specific items found in the open world -- explore thoroughly and check every chest.
- 5Completing side quests often rewards unique equipment, Portcrystals, and Rift Crystals unavailable elsewhere.
Exploration Tips
- 1The open world is dense with secrets -- caves, ruins, and hidden paths are often off the beaten trail.
- 2Travel at night to encounter unique monsters and events that do not appear during the day.
- 3Carry Lantern Oil and camping supplies as nights are dark and rest opportunities are limited in the wilderness.
- 4Place Portcrystals at strategic locations for fast travel using Ferrystones -- these are limited resources early on.
- 5Swimming is deadly in Dragon's Dogma 2 -- avoid deep water and use bridges or alternate paths to cross rivers.
Crafting System
- 1Combine items in your inventory to create enhanced consumables, curatives, and ammunition for combat.
- 2Many crafting recipes are discovered through experimentation -- try combining similar item types together.
- 3Crafted items are often stronger than store-bought equivalents and can be made from common materials.
- 4Keep a stock of healing items and status cure potions crafted from gathered herbs and monster drops.
- 5Some quest items can only be obtained through specific crafting combinations discovered via NPC hints.
New Game+
- 1New Game+ carries over your character level, equipment, items, and Pawn progression from the previous run.
- 2Enemy difficulty scales up in NG+ with new attack patterns and higher health pools for major bosses.
- 3Previously missed side quests and branching story paths can be explored in subsequent playthroughs.
- 4NG+ is the best way to experience alternate story outcomes without losing your character progression.
- 5Some powerful equipment and achievements are only obtainable in NG+ or subsequent runs.