Best Thief Build for Dragon’s Dogma 2
Vocation Overview
The Thief vocation is a fleet-footed rogue who outpaces their opponents with rapid strikes while skillfully evading counterattacks. Those who choose the Thief vocation excel at dual-wielding daggers and have access to crafty maneuvers to dodge attacks, cling onto enemies, or steal from them in battle.
| Vocation Role | DPS, Support, Traps |
|---|---|
| Attack Type | Melee |
| Weapons | Daggers |
| Armor | Light |
| Beginner Recommendation | ★★★ |
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Best Builds for Each Vocation (Class)
Recommended Starting Vocation: Thief
Thief Vocation Base Stats (Lv.1)
| Health | 500 |
| Stamina | 700 |
| Strength | 50 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Magick | 30 |
| Magick Defense | 30 |
| Knockdown Power | 20 |
| Knockdown Resistance | 50 |
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Which Starting Vocation Should You Choose?
Recommended Thief Vocation Progression
| Order | Vocation | Recommended Rank | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thief |
2 | Unlocks Subtlety (Augment Skill). |
| 2 | Fighter |
2 | Unlocks Mettle (Augment Skill). |
| 3 | Warrior |
2 | Unlocks Vitality (Augment Skill). |
| 4 | Archer |
4 | Unlocks Endurance (Augment Skill). |
| 5 | Mage |
9 (MAX) | Unlocks Exaltation (Augment Skill). |
| 6 | Thief |
9 (MAX) | Unlocks Verve (Augment Skill). |
From the Thief starting vocation, be sure to unlock Subtlety immediately to lower the chances of drawing the attention of enemies.
Thieves suffers from having naturally low HP and defense for a melee class. Because of this, it is recommended to improve survivability by getting the Mettle and Vitality Augment skills from the Fighter and Warrior vocations respectively.
From there, consider upgrading your stamina by changing into the Archer vocation for Endurance and the Mage vocation for Exaltation. Finally, switch back to Thief and get Verve to boost your damage output.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Best Vocation Progression Routes
Recommended Thief Skills
Recommended Weapon Skills
| Weapon Skill | Effects | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting Wind | An advanced form of Biting Wind that has an extended attack range. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Thief Vocation Rank 4 for 1,000 Dcp. | |
| Implicate | An advanced form of Ensnare that allows the user to pull targets with greater force. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Thief Vocation Rank 7 for 2,000 Dcp. | |
| Skull Splitter | An advanced form of Helm Splitter that employs a faster spin to deliver a greater number of slashes during the spinning dive. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Thief Vocation Rank 5 for 1,300 Dcp. | |
| Shadow Veil | An advanced form of Shadow Cloak that renders the user even more difficult for hostile targets to detect at a decreased cost to Stamina. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Thief Vocation Rank 5 for 1,300 Dcp. | |
When building a Thief, be sure to get Cutting Wind as this is your primary offensive skill that comes with the added bonus of giving you excellent mobility on the battlefield. Then, focus on getting Implicate as means to ground airborne enemies which may be hard for your Pawns to aim at.
For large enemies like bosses, Skull Splitter gives you a reliable way to stack damage using multiple strikes. The move can even hit multiple small enemies if they are clustered together well enough.
Finally, Shadow Veil is your main skill for avoiding detection which can easily make certain quests easier. It has its uses in combat, you will want to use it sparingly due to the constant stamina depletion when it is activated.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Best Weapon Skills for Each Vocation
Recommended Core Skills
| Weapon Skill | Effects | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Kisses | Unleashes a flurry of forward slashes. | Strong offensive tool that does not require stamina to use. |
| How to Unlock | Unlock at Thief Vocation Rank 1 for 150 Dcp. | |
| Controlled Fall | Tucks the body into a tight roll when hitting the ground after being knocked down, allowing the user to quickly regain their feet. Reduces damage taken upon impact. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Thief Vocation Rank 2 for 250 Dcp. | |
| Bump and Lift | Robs the target of an item when an attack connects. Activates when using Carve, but has a low success rate. |
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| How to Unlock | Unlock at Thief Vocation Rank 3 for 400 Dcp. | |
Bump and Lift is undoubtedly the best core skill for the Thief vocation as it is basically the Pilfer and Plunder weapon skills in passive form. Being able to steal items from enemies using attacks is one of the best ways to farm rare loot you can sell as well as valuable Wyrmslife Crystals in the game.
Scarlet Kisses, meanwhile, gives you a stamina-less offensive option that you can readily use any time in battle.
Finally, Controlled Fall is a nice damage mitigation ability to have, though your goal is to generally avoid getting hit by enemies.
Recommended Augment Skills
| Augment Skill | Effects | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Subtlety | Decreases the likelihood of being targeted by foes. | Unlock at Thief Rank 2 for 300 Dcp. |
| Mettle | Augments your physical Defense. | Unlock at Fighter Rank 2 for 200 Dcp. |
| Vitality | Increases your maximum Health. | Unlock at Warrior Rank 2 for 300 Dcp. |
| Endurance | Increases your maximum Stamina. | Unlock at Archer Rank 4 for 900 Dcp. |
| Exaltation | Augments your Stamina recovery speed. | Unlock at Mage Rank 9 (MAX) for 5,000 Dcp. |
| Verve | Increases physical attack power | Unlock at Thief Rank 9 (MAX) for 5,000 Dcp. |
As mentioned, the Thief cannot take as much punishment themselves compared to Fighters, Warriors, and certain Warfarer builds so the class has to compensate for this via Augment skills from the more durable jobs. To improve further improve survivability, Thieves want to avoid drawing aggro as much as possible as well.
Thieves enjoy naturally high stamina efficiency which can further enhanced further by unlocking Augment skills from the Archer and Mage vocations.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Best Augment Skills for Each Vocation
Recommended Thief Equipment
Weapons
Dragon’s Vein
| Weapon Name | Type | Element and Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon’s Vein | Daggers | None |
| Strength | Magick | Slash Strength |
| 330 | 0 | 100 |
| Strike Strength | Knockdown Power | Weight |
| 0 | 172 | 2.23 kg |
| Weapon Description | ||
| “Daggers worthy of their namesake. Facing them is akin to having the dragon’s own claws at your neck.” | ||
How to Get Dragon’s Vein
Dragon’s Vein can be purchased from The Dragonforged for 110 Wyrmslife Crystals at the Bay Wayside Shrine shop.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Best Weapons for Each Vocation
Armor
Shrouded Helm (Head Armor)
| Armor Name | Type | Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrouded Helm | Head Armor | +4% Lightning Res |
| Defense | Magick Defense | Slash Resistance |
| 80 | 80 | 2 |
| Strike Resistance | Knockdown Resistance | Weight |
| 2 | 18 | 1.85 Kg |
| Armor Description | ||
| “A helm over which a reinforced sash has been wound for added protection. Arranged loosely, the better to soften the force of incoming blows.” | ||
How to Get Shrouded Helm
Shrouded Helm can be purchased from The Dragonforged for 20 Wyrmslife Crystals at the Bay Wayside Shrine shop.
Dvarapala (Body Armor)
| Armor Name | Type | Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| Dvarapala | Body Armor | +8% Lightning Resistance |
| Defense | Magick Defense | Slash Resistance |
| 192 | 135 | 5 |
| Strike Resistance | Knockdown Resistance | Weight |
| 5 | 38 | 5.44 Kg |
| Armor Description | ||
| “Armor bearing the name of a shrine guardian from a distant land. Draws out the wearer’s latent strength, making every blow count for more.” | ||
How to Get Dvarapala
Dvarapala can be purchased from The Dragonforged for 70 Wyrmslife Crystals at the Bay Wayside Shrine shop.
Cliff Leapers (Leg Armor)
| Armor Name | Type | Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| Cliff Leapers | Leg Armor | +4% Lightning Resistance |
| Defense | Magick Defense | Slash Resistance |
| 115 | 81 | 2 |
| Strike Resistance | Knockdown Resistance | Weight |
| 2 | 21 | 2.66 Kg |
| Armor Description | ||
| “Legwear fashioned from light and durable monster hide. When donned, the swiftness of the wearer’s gait is comparable to a whirlwind racing over a cliff.” | ||
How to Get Cliff Leapers
Cliff Leapers 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 | |
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| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator (from Anime) | |
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Original Character Recipes
| ▼Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator (Original) | |
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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 | |
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| 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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