Pawn System Guide -- Dragon's Dogma 2

Master the Pawn system. Learn creation, inclinations, hiring strategies, equipment, and advanced tips.

Pawn Creation

1Your main Pawn is created early in the story and stays with you permanently -- invest time in customizing their appearance and vocation.
2Choose a vocation that complements your own playstyle. If you play Fighter, consider a Mage Pawn for healing support.
3Pawn appearance and voice can be changed later at the barbershop in Vernworth, but their base build is permanent.
4Name your Pawn something memorable -- other players will see it when they hire your Pawn online.
5Your Pawn gains knowledge about quests, monsters, and locations as you play, making them more useful over time.

1Inclinations determine your Pawn AI behavior in combat -- Kindhearted Pawns prioritize healing while Calm ones stay at range.
2You can adjust inclinations at the Pawn Guild using RC (Rift Crystals) to fine-tune combat behavior.
3Simple inclination keeps Pawns focused on basic attacks, ideal for straightforward damage-dealing vocations.
4Calm inclination works best for Mage and Sorcerer Pawns, keeping them at safe distances to cast spells.
5Avoid conflicting inclinations -- a Warrior Pawn with Calm inclination will ineffectively try to fight from range.

1You can hire up to two additional Pawns from other players through Riftstone portals found throughout the world.
2Pawns at or below your level are free to hire; higher-level Pawns cost Rift Crystals.
3Look for Pawns with quest knowledge relevant to your current objectives -- they will guide you to objectives and secrets.
4Hired Pawns do not level up with you. Regularly replace them with higher-level alternatives as you progress.
5Sending a hired Pawn back with a gift and rating helps the other player earn Rift Crystals.

1Pawns use the same equipment as the Arisen -- keep their gear updated as you find or buy better items.
2Equip your main Pawn with the best available gear since they are your permanent companion throughout the game.
3Pawn weight affects their combat behavior -- heavier Pawns are harder to knock down but move slower.
4Some gear provides elemental resistances that are crucial for specific boss fights and areas.
5Sell or gift duplicate equipment to keep your inventory manageable and your Pawns well-equipped.

1Pawns learn enemy weaknesses and quest solutions by fighting monsters and completing quests alongside you.
2A well-trained Pawn with extensive bestiary knowledge will call out enemy weaknesses during combat.
3Pawns hired by other players return with gifts and Rift Crystals -- keep your Pawn attractive to maximize returns.
4Dragonsplague is a contagious Pawn disease that can devastate towns if left unchecked -- watch for behavioral changes.
5Resting at inns or camping lets you review Pawn knowledge and check for any Dragonsplague symptoms.