Best Archer Build for Dragon’s Dogma 2
Vocation Overview
The eagle-eyed Archer vocation is adept at using bows and arrows to hit both grounded and airborne enemies from afar. As long-range specialists, Archers can target enemy weak points with excellent precision from the backline, giving their allies crucial openings to attack.
| Vocation Role | DPS, Support |
|---|---|
| Attack Type | Ranged |
| Weapons | Bows |
| Armor | Light-Medium |
| Beginner Recommendation | ★★★★★ |
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Best Builds for Each Vocation (Class)
Recommended Starting Vocation: Archer
Archer Vocation Base Stats (Lv.1)
| Health | 500 |
| Stamina | 650 |
| Strength | 45 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Magick | 30 |
| Magick Defense | 30 |
| Knockdown Power | 20 |
| Knockdown Resistance | 70 |
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Which Starting Vocation Should You Choose?
Recommended Archer Vocation Progression
| Order | Vocation | Recommended Rank | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archer |
4 | Unlocks Endurance (Augment Skill). |
| 2 | Thief |
2 | Unlocks Subtlety (Augment Skill). |
| 3 | 9 (MAX) | Unlocks Verve (Augment Skill). | |
| 4 | Mage |
9 (MAX) | Unlocks Exaltation (Augment Skill). |
| 5 | Magick Archer |
8 | Unlocks Ascendancy (Augment Skill). |
| 6 | Archer |
8 | Unlocks Lethality (Augment Skill). |
Get the Augment skill Endurance as soon as possible when building an Archer to gain increased stamina in battle. Then, change to the Thief vocation to unlock Subtlety which lowers the chance of being targeted by enemies. Since you are mostly contributing to damage and support from the backline, you will want to attract as little attention from the enemy as possible.
Before changing to another job, get Verve from the Thief vocation to boost the Archer’s generally low damage output in the early stages. The last Augment skill you should grab is Lethality from the Archer vocation itself as you will have gained experience in aiming for enemy weak points to hit them reliably.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Best Vocation Progression Routes
Recommended Archer Skills
Recommended Weapon Skills
| Weapon Skill | Effects | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Manifold Shot | An advanced form of Barrage Shot that fires a greater number of arrows. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Archer Vocation Rank 4 for 1,000 Dcp. | |
| Deathly Arrow | An advanced form of Dire Arrow that inflicts greater harm and has the ability to pin smaller targets to walls. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Archer Vocation Rank 5 for 1,300 Dcp. | |
| Lyncean Shot | An advanced form of Keen Sight that stabilizes the user’s vision and consumes less Stamina. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Archer Vocation Rank 7 for 2,000 Dcp. | |
| Tempest Shot | An advanced form of Torrent Shot that fires a greater number of arrows. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Archer Vocation Rank 7 for 2,000 Dcp. | |
The Archer’s main skill to initiate battle in their favor is Lyncean Shot. This move is mainly used to snipe targets from great distances until they get close enough for the Archer’s other bow attacks.
At closer engagements, Manifold Shot, Tempest Shot, and Deathly Arrow are your main damage skills. The last is also particularly effective in boss battles as it allows you to deal massive damage by hitting weak points, especially when the enemy is focused on an ally fighting them up close.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Best Weapon Skills for Each Vocation
Recommended Core Skills
| Weapon Skill | Effects | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Nock | Enables the user to nock arrows more quickly when using Loose or Steady Shot. | The best Archer core skill for improved DPS. |
| How to Unlock | Unlock at Archer Vocation Rank 3 for 400 Dcp. | |
| Puncture Dart | Draws the bowstring to its absolute limit before firing. Makes aiming more difficult, but allows arrows to pierce targets with greater impact. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Archer Vocation Rank 4 for 1,000 Dcp. | |
| Parting Shot | Fires an arrow while jumping back after performing a Leaping Punt or a mid-air Front Kick. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Archer Vocation Rank 4 for 1,000 Dcp. | |
Most of the Archer’s core skills have decent utility in battle, though you only really need Swift Nock as it is generally best one to get for the vocation. Gaining increased DPS allows you to deplete the enemy’s HP faster.
Puncture Dart, meanwhile, has its benefits, though its reliability will vary based on how well you can aim while using the skill. Lastly, you can get Parting Shot to gain an extra mobility and attack skill, especially for situations when the enemy gets dangerously close to you.
Recommended Augment Skills
| Augment Skill | Effects | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Endurance | Increases your maximum Stamina. | Unlock at Archer Rank 4 for 900 Dcp. |
| Subtlety | Decreases the likelihood of being targeted by foes. | Unlock at Thief Rank 2 for 300 Dcp. |
| Verve | Increases physical attack power | Unlock at Thief Rank 9 (MAX) for 5,000 Dcp. |
| Exaltation | Augments your Stamina recovery speed. | Unlock at Mage Rank 9 (MAX) for 5,000 Dcp. |
| Ascendancy | Augments the Strength and Magick of pawns in your party. | Unlock at Magick Archer Rank 8 for 3,000 Dcp. |
| Lethality | Increases damage dealt when striking a target’s vitals. | Unlock at Archer Rank 8 for 3,000 Dcp. |
Archers mostly stay at the backline while firing away at enemies from a safe distance. During the early stages, you will want to increase your stamina, stamina recovery, and unlikelihood of attracting the enemy’s attention so you can safely aid the party as one if its range specialists.
The Archer’s initial damage output per shot will be lacking during at the start of the game so upgrading your physical attack power should be your next focus. Towards, the late stages, you will also want to be able to max out damage when aiming for the enemy’s weak points which become more important as you take on more challenging foes in the game.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Best Augment Skills for Each Vocation
Recommended Archer Equipment
Weapons
Hydra Husk
| Weapon Name | Type | Element and Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Hydra Husk | Bow | None |
| Strength | Magick | Slash Strength |
| 340 | 0 | 0 |
| Strike Strength | Knockdown Power | Weight |
| 100 | 268 | 3.53 kg |
| Weapon Description | ||
| “A bow fashioned from the skin of the legendary hydra. Resembles a coil of conjoined serpents, whose peculiar torso rests comfortably in the hand.” | ||
How to Get Hydra Husk
Hydra Husk can be purchased from various weapon shops for 75,000 G on NG+ (unlocked after clearing the main story for the first time).
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Best Weapons for Each Vocation
Armor
Cavalier Hat (Head Armor)
| Armor Name | Type | Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| Cavalier Hat | Head Armor | +5% Blighted and Sleep Resistance |
| Defense | Magick Defense | Slash Resistance |
| 90 | 50 | 2 |
| Strike Resistance | Knockdown Resistance | Weight |
| 2 | 22 | 1.77 Kg |
| Armor Description | ||
| “A fetching hat adorned with an elegant feather. Fashioned from drake leather, tanned by a means known to precious few.” | ||
How to Get Cavalier Hat
Cavalier Hat can be purchased from The Dragonforged for 20 Wyrmslife Crystals at the Bay Wayside Shrine shop.
Heroic Coat (Body Armor)
| Armor Name | Type | Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| Heroic Coat | Body Armor | +10% Blighted and Sleep Resistance |
| Defense | Magick Defense | Slash Resistance |
| 180 | 138 | 3 |
| Strike Resistance | Knockdown Resistance | Weight |
| 3 | 44 | 4.7 Kg |
| Armor Description | ||
| “Armor fashioned from assorted monster leathers in such a way that it retains the strengths of each. A remarkable piece that exceeds the sum of its parts.” | ||
How to Get Heroic Coat
Heroic Coat can be purchased from The Dragonforged for 70 Wyrmslife Crystals at the Bay Wayside Shrine shop.
Eagle-Eye Cuisses (Leg Armor)
| Armor Name | Type | Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle-Eye Cuisses | Leg Armor | +5% Blighted and Sleep Resistance |
| Defense | Magick Defense | Slash Resistance |
| 120 | 75 | 2 |
| Strike Resistance | Knockdown Resistance | Weight |
| 2 | 24 | 2.43 Kg |
| Armor Description | ||
| “Armor comprising monster hide and metal plates. Ensures stability when the wearer stands with their legs apart, improving accuracy with ranged weapons.” | ||
How to Get Eagle-Eye Cuisses
Eagle-Eye Cuisses can be purchased from The Dragonforged for 30 Wyrmslife Crystals at the Bay Wayside Shrine shop.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Recommended Article List
Dragon's Dogma 2 Main Quest Walkthroughs
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Main Quest Walkthroughs | |
|---|---|
| Main Quest 1: A Gaoled Awakening | Main Quest 2: Tale's Beginning |
| Main Quest 3: In Dragon's Wake | Main Quest 4: Seat of the Sovran |
| Main Quest 5: Monster Culling | Main Quest 6: Disa's Plot |
| Main Quest 7: The Caged Magistrate | Main Quest 8: The Stolen Throne |
| Main Quest 9: An Unsettling Encounter | Main Quest 10: Feast of Deception |
| Main Quest 11: Nation of the Lambent Flame | Main Quest 12: Flickering Shadows |
| Main Quest 13: Convergence | Main Quest 14: A New Godsway |
| Main Quest 15: The Guardian Gigantus | Main Quest 16 (Final): Legacy |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Side Quest Walkthroughs
Borderwatch Outpost Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Borderwatch Outpost Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| The Provisioner's Plight | Ordeals of a New Recruit |
Melve Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Melve Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Medicament Predicament | Brothers Brave and Timid |
| Nesting Troubles | Readvent of Calamity |
| Home is Where the Hearth Is | |
Vernworth Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Vernworth Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Oxcart Courier | Vocation Frustration |
| A Place to Call Home | The Heel of History |
| A Case of Sculptor’s Block | The Gift of Giving |
| The Nameless Village | The Arisen’s Shadow |
| Saint of the Slums | The Phantom Oxcart |
| Tensions on the Highroad | Masked Correspondence |
| Gift Of The Bow | A Trial Of Archery |
| A Beggar’s Tale | The Ornate Box |
| A Magisterial Amenity | House Of The Blue Sunbright |
| Dulled Steel, Cold Forge | A Veil Of Gossamer Clouds |
Harve Village Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Harve Village Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Scaly Invaders | Trouble on the Cape |
Sacred Arbor Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Sacred Arbor Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| The Ailing Arborheart | |
Checkpoint Rest Town Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Checkpoint Rest Town Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| The Sorcerer’s Appraisal | Hunt for the Jadeite Orb |
| Prey for the Pack | Mercy among Thieves |
Vermund Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Vermund Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Claw Them Into Shape | Beren's Final Lesson |
| Spellbound | Tolled to Rest |
Mountain Shrine Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Mountain Shrine Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| A Game of Wits | |
Bakbattahl Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Bakbattahl Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Shadowed Prayers | A Poisonous Proposal |
| Steeled Resolve, Blazing Forge | Out Of The Forest, Into The Forge |
| Short-Sighted Ambition | |
Agamen Volcanic Island Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Agamen Volcanic Island Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Put A Spring In Thy Step | |
Volcanic Island Camp Side Quests
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Volcanic Island Camp Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| A Candle In The Storm | The Sotted Sage |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Best Builds
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Basic Vocations | |
|---|---|
 Best Fighter Build |
 Best Archer Build |
 Best Thief Build |
 Best Mage Build |
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Advanced Vocations | |
 Best Warrior Build |
 Best Sorcerer Build |
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Hybrid Vocations | |
 Best Magick Archer Build |
 Best Mystic Spearhand Build |
 Best Trickster Build |
 Best Warfarer Build |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creation Guides
General Character Creator Guides
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator (from Video Games) | |
|---|---|
| How to Make a Beautiful Female Character | How to Change Appearance |
| All Character Creator Recipes List | All Male Character Creator Recipes List |
| All Female Character Creator Recipes List | |
Popular Video Game Character Recipes
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Ada Wong (Resident Evil)
Bela Dimitrescu (Resident Evil Village)
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Tifa Lockhart (Final Fantasy 7)
Dante (Devil May Cry)
Vergil (Devil May Cry)
Nero (Devil May Cry)
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Melina (Elden Ring)Popular Anime Character Recipes
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator (from Anime) | |
|---|---|
 Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey's End) |
 Guts (Berserk) |
 Makima (Chainsaw Man) |
 Yoru (Chainsaw Man) |
 Shanks (One Piece) |
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Popular Film and TV Character and Celebrity Recipes
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator (from Film and TV) | |
|---|---|
 Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones) |
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 Aragorn (The Lord of the Rings) |
 Anya Taylor-Joy |
Original Character Recipes
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator (Original) | |
|---|---|
 Beautiful Beastren |
 Anime Beastren |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Strategy Guides
Beginner Guides
Useful Guides
Romance and Affinity Guides
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Romance Guides | |
|---|---|
| Romance and Affinity Guide | Ulrika Romance and Affinity Guide |
| Wilhelmina Romance and Affinity Guide | NPC Affinity Gift Guide |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Vocation (Class) Guides
Basic Vocations
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Basic Vocations | |
|---|---|
 Fighter |
 Archer |
 Mage |
 Thief |
Advanced Vocations
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Advanced Vocations | |
|---|---|
 Warrior |
 Sorcerer |
Hybrid Vocations (Arisen-Exclusive Classes)
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Hybrid Vocations | |
|---|---|
 Warfarer |
 Trickster |
 Mystic Spearhand |
 Magick Archer |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Characters
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Human Characters | |
|---|---|
 Ulrika |
 Nadina |
 Brant |
 Disa |
 Menella |
 Wilhelmina |
 Sven |
 Glyndwr |
 Doireann |
 Lennart |
 Sigurd |
 Luz |
 The Dragon |
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Game Database
Equipment
Weapons
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Weapons Database | |
|---|---|
| Weapons | Swords |
| Shields | Staves |
| Daggers | Bows |
| Greatswords | Hammers |
| Maces | Archstaves |
| Magickal Bows | Duospears |
| Censers | |
Armor and Accessories
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Armor and Clothing Database | |
|---|---|
| Armor Sets | Head Armor |
| Body Armor | Leg Armor |
| Cloaks | Rings |
Items
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Items Database | |
|---|---|
| Materials | Valuables |
| Implements | |
Skills and Magic
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Skills and Magic Database | |
|---|---|
| Vocation Skills | Core Skills |
| Augment Skills | Magic Spells |
Enhancements and Upgrades
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Enhancements and Upgrades Database | |
|---|---|
| Enhancements | |
Pawn Traits
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Pawn Traits Database | |
|---|---|
| Pawn Inclinations | Pawn Specializations |
Enemies (Bestiary)
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Other Databases | |
|---|---|
| Human Enemies | Monster Enemies |
| Regular Enemies | Large Enemies |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Game Forum
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Game Forum | |
|---|---|
| Chat Board | Question Board |
| Bug Report Board | |
Dragon's Dogma 2 Pre-Release Information
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