Unlock the secrets of the Rift and empower your party-discover every riftstone location in Dragon’s Dogma 2, from hidden wilderness shrines to bustling city hubs, and summon the perfect pawns for your adventure.
By interacting with rifstones in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you enter the Rift, a dimension where you can see pawns from other worlds and summarily hire them. But not all riftstones are created equal. Some let you peruse a library of pawns, others only let you hire a certain type of pawn, and a few can only be used once.
In this Dragon’s Dogma 2 guide, we’ll explain the various types of riftstones in the game. We’ll also provide you a list (replete with maps) of all riftstone locations in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Every riftstone type in Dragon’s Dogma 2
Dragon’s Dogma 2 features three main types of riftstones, each serving distinct roles in pawn recruitment and party management. City Riftstones are found in major settlements and allow players to search for specific pawns, set quests, and perform a range of pawn-related activities. Forgotten Riftstones are scattered throughout the world, can only be used once, and summon a random but powerful pawn at no cost, while standard regular riftstones are the most common type and can be used repeatedly to summon pawns, though the results vary in quality.
In Dragon’s Dogma 2, there are three types of riftstones, each used to invoke pawns in one way or another. We’ll get into more detail below, but at glance, here are the categories:
- City Riftstones: Situated in cities, allow you to perform many pawn tasks
- Forgotten Riftstones: Single-use riftstones that summon a random pawn
- Plain ol’ regular riftstones: Standard riftstones
In every major city or village in the game, you can find City Riftstones. These are named after the places in which you find them. By using these Riftstones, you can not only invoke pawns but search for specific ones, set pawn quests for your main pawn, and so on. Here’s a list of all City Riftstones in Dragon’s Dogma 2 and where to find them.
City Riftstone names and locations
City Riftstones in Dragon’s Dogma 2 are large, named Riftstones found in major settlements, each allowing you to summon and manage pawns, set pawn quests, and access a wide range of pawn-related features. Key City Riftstones include the Grand Riftstone of Vermund in Vernworth, the Grand Riftstone of Battahl in Bakbattahl, and other notable locations such as the Borderwatch Riftstone at Borderwatch Outpost, Melve Riftstone in Melve, Arborheart Riftstone in Sacred Arbor (Malachite Forest), Border Checkpoint Riftstone at the North Border Checkpoint, Volcanic Island Riftstone at the Volcanic Island Camp, and Agamen Ruins Riftstone at the Excavation Site. These City Riftstones serve as central hubs for pawn recruitment and quest management in each region.
Name |
Location |
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| Grand Riftstone of Vermund | Vernworth |
| Nameless Riftstone | Nameless Village |
| Borderwatch Riftsttone | Borderwatch Outpost – Northeast of Melve |
| Melve Riftstone | Melve |
| Arborheart Riftstone | Sacred Arbor – Malachite Forest |
| Border Checkpoint Riftstone | North Border Checkpoint – Frontier with Battahl |
| Grand Riftstone of Battahl | Bakbattahl |
| Volcanic Island Riftstone | Volcanic Island Camp |
| Agamen Ruins Riftstone | Excavation Site |
Forgotten Riftstones are the second type of riftstone. You can only activate a Forgotten Riftstone once; doing so summons a powerful pawn that will cost you zero rift crystals to hire, but all of their characteristics (including their vocation) are randomized. But considering how strong they are, it’s often worth adding these pawns to your party. Here’s a list of all Forgotten Riftstones in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Forgotten Riftstone locations
Forgotten Riftstones are special, one-time-use locations scattered throughout the world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 that allow you to summon a powerful, randomized pawn at no cost in Rift Crystals. These unique riftstones are typically found off the beaten path and are worth seeking out for their rare, high-level pawns. Notable locations include spots north of Vernworth along the road to Melve, east of Vernworth near the ocean, southwest and west of Nameless Village, as well as areas near Trevo Mine, Malachite Forest, and both northwest and northeast of Bakbattahl. Each Forgotten Riftstone can only be activated once, so be sure to plan your visits carefully.
Locations |
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| North from Vernworth – Road to Melve |
| North from Vernworth – Road to Melve |
| East from Vernworth – Close to the ocean |
| Southwest from Nameless Village – Close to the ocean |
| West from Namless Village |
| Northeast from Vernworth |
| North from Vernworth – Road to Melve |
| Northwest from Melve |
| Near Trevo Mine South from Malachite Forest |
| West from Ancient Battleground |
| South from the North Border Checkpoint |
| Northwest from Bakbattahl |
| Northeast from Bakbattahl |
Finally, regular riftstones are exactly that: the most common ones in the game. You can use these riftstones as many times as you want, though the quality of the pawns you’ll summon varies considerably. Each riftstone has a different effect on the pawns you summon from it determined by the riftstone’s name. When you activate a Riftstone of the Fanged, for instance, you’ll only encounter beastren, while a Riftstone of the Patterned summons pawns with “distinctive tattoos.” If you’re looking for a specific pawn, you should check the location of the best riftstone to summon them.
To that end, here’s a a list of all riftstones in Dragon’s Dogma 2, their general location, and the effects of the pawns you summon from them.
All riftstone effects and locations
Riftstones are essential hubs in Dragon’s Dogma 2, allowing players to access the Rift and recruit new Pawns for their party. Each riftstone-whether a regular, Grand, or Forgotten type-offers unique effects, such as filtering Pawns by race, appearance, or vocation, or even providing a one-time summon of a powerful, randomized Pawn for free. Over 50 riftstones are scattered across the game’s regions, including major settlements like Vernworth and Bakbattahl, as well as remote locations such as the Volcanic Island and sacred forests, each with detailed maps and lists available to help players locate and utilize every riftstone’s unique benefits.
Name |
Location(s) |
Effect |
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| Riftstone of Abundance | Northwest of Melve // East of Bakbattahl | Find pawns with a distinctive upper half |
| Riftstone of Agility | North from Harve Village | Find pawns of slim build |
| Riftstone of the Beloved | South from Sacred Arbor | Find pawns who have been given high ratings |
| Riftstone of Calm | West from Nameless Village | Find pawns of the calm inclination |
| Riftstone of Daybreak | North of Harve Village // South of Bakbattahl | Find pawns with a distinctive pate |
| Riftstone of Duty | North of Vernworth // North of Harve Village | Find pawns with pawn quests |
| Riftstone of Evenfall | Northwest of Vernworth | Find female pawns of small stature |
| Riftstone of the Fanged | West of Harve Village, en route to Checkpoint Rest Town // South of Checkpoint Rest Town // Southwest of Bakbattahl // Southeast of Wyrmsblood Forest | Find beastren pawns |
| Riftstone of Fellowship | Southwest of Malachite Forest // West of the Ancient Battleground // North of the Checkpoint Rest TOwn | Find pawns with special monikers |
| Riftstone of the Foothills | North of Vernworth // Northwest of Bakbattahl | Find male pawns of small stature |
| Riftstone of the Kindhearted | Northwest of Nameless Village // South of Northern Vermund, en route to Melve | Find pawns of the kindhearted inclination |
| Riftstone of Nootide | Northwest of Vernworth, near the road to Harve // East of Sacred Arbor // South of the Checkpoint Rest Town | Find female pawns of large stature |
| Riftstone of the Patterned | Northwest of Wyrmsblood Forest | Find pawns with distinctive tattoos |
| Riftstone of Perseverance | Ancient Battleground // Wyrmsblood Forest, near the campfire | Find pawns with distinctive scars |
| Riftstone of Potential | West of Volcanic Island Camp | Finds pawns who lack travel experience |
| Riftstone of Remembrance | North of Nameless Village // Northeast of Bakbattahl | Find pawns you have encountered previously |
| Riftstone of Robustness | Northwest of Nameless Village, en route to Melve // Northwest of Vernworth, en route to Malachite Forest // North of Enoa’Batthal Forest | Find pawns with a brawny build |
| Riftstone of the Simple | Northwest of Nameless Village // Southeast of Sacred Arbor // South of Checkpoint Rest Town | Find pawns of the simple inclination |
| Riftstone of Solidity | Northwest of Nameless Village // Northwest of Vernworth, near the road to Malachite Forest | Find pawns with well-rounded figures |
| Riftstone of the Straightforward | East of Vernworth // East of Melve, en route to Vernworth // North of Harve | Find pawns of the straightforward inclination |
| Riftstone of the Summit | North of Malachite Forest // South of the Checkpoint Rest Town | Find male pawns of large stature |
| Riftstone of Uniformity | West of Nameless Village // North of the Volcanic Island Camp, near the bridge | Find pawns who share the same moniker |
All Riftstone Locations in Dragon’s Dogma 2
Discovering all riftstone locations in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is essential for players seeking to maximize their pawn recruitment options and unlock unique benefits across the game world. Riftstones come in three main types: regular riftstones, which can be used repeatedly for summoning pawns; Grand Riftstones, found in major settlements and allowing pawn quests; and Forgotten Riftstones, scattered throughout the world and offering powerful, randomized pawns for free, but usable only once. With over 50 riftstones to find across Vermund, Battahl, and Agamen Volcanic Island, exploring every region thoroughly will help you access a wider variety of pawns and streamline your journey.
In this section, you will find the maps of the three regions indicating the location of each Riftstone from the regular types to the city Riftstones.
Vermund riftstone locations
The first (and main) area of the game is where you’ll find most of the riftstones in Dragon’s Dogma 2. When looking for them, consider that Vermund features some high places where you can only get to by climbing rocks.
Battahl riftstone locations
You’ll likely make your way to Battahl after completing the “Feast of Deception” mission. The riftstones in Battahl are generally easier to find than those of Vermund because of how open the area is. Don’t forget to look for rocks to climb and reach the higher areas.
Agamen Volcanic Island riftstone locations
The last and most dangerous region in the game, Agamen Volcanic Island hides only a few riftstones. When looking searching for riftstones in this area, bear in mind that some enemies can freeze you, making it hard to just run your way through the region from one riftstone to the next.
Where are the most hidden Riftstone locations in Dragon’s Dogma 2
Some of the most hidden Riftstone locations in Dragon’s Dogma 2 include:
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Riftstone of the Summit: West of Borderwatch Outpost, up a side path that leads to the Moonglow Garden in Northern Vermund-this requires careful climbing and exploration to reach.
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Riftstone of Potential: West of Borderwatch, north up a mountain path, then crossing through The Mountain’s Secret tunnel-this is off the main road and involves traversing a hidden tunnel.
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Riftstone of Remembrance: Halfway from Melve to Vernworth, off the main path near a cabin and campsite, overlooking the river-easy to miss if you stick strictly to the main road.
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Forgotten Riftstones: These are scattered in remote areas such as northeast and northwest from Vernworth, northwest from Melve, near Trevo Mine, south from Malachite Forest, west from Ancient Battleground, and south from the North Border Checkpoint. Many require venturing into less-traveled wilderness or climbing to high places.
Additionally, some Riftstones in Agamen Volcanic Island and the far edges of Battahl are also well-hidden, often requiring careful navigation through dangerous terrain and enemy encounters.
To summarize, the most hidden Riftstones are typically located off main paths, in remote wilderness, or at high elevations that require climbing or special routes to access.
Which hidden areas in Vermund have the rarest Riftstones to find
In Vermund, the rarest Riftstones to find are typically the Forgotten Riftstones-these are one-time-use Riftstones that summon a unique, powerful pawn at no Rift Crystal cost, but their locations are often off the beaten path and require specific exploration or climbing to reach. Some of the most hidden Forgotten Riftstone locations in Vermund include:
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East of Vernworth: Several Forgotten Riftstones are hidden east of Vernworth, including near the path to the Timeworn Shaft and by the Ruined Settlement. One is found by dropping down ledges near a headless statue to the water below.
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North and Northeast of Vernworth: There are Forgotten Riftstones located along the road north from Vernworth toward Melve, as well as northeast of Vernworth, often requiring climbing or venturing into less-traveled wilderness.
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Northwest from Melve: There’s a Forgotten Riftstone on a ledge north of Melve, accessible only by entering the Ancestral Chamber at night, waiting for skeletons to break a wooden plank, and then emerging onto a ledge outside the chamber.
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Near the Borderwatch Outpost: Another Forgotten Riftstone is hidden west of the Borderwatch Outpost, near the Moonglow Garden and Beren’s Tent, which is off the main road and requires some careful navigation.
These areas are considered the most hidden and require the most effort to access, making their Forgotten Riftstones the rarest to find in Vermund. Regular Riftstones are more common and easier to locate, but Forgotten Riftstones are the true hidden treasures of the region.
