Ready to wield devastating two-handed weapons and dominate the battlefield? Unlocking the Warrior vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2 transforms you into a heavy-hitting frontline powerhouse, but first, you must embark on the “Vocation Frustration” quest in Vernworth. Venture into the treacherous Trevo Mine, retrieve a mighty greatsword, and prove your strength to Klaus at the Vocation Guild-only then can you claim the Warrior’s mantle and unleash your true combat potential.
In this Dragon’s Dogma 2 guide, we’ll show you how to unlock the Warrior vocation, and show you where to find the greatsword you’ll need to do so. Bear in mind that the quest you’ll tackle here, “Vocation Frustration,” is also the same quest that lets you unlock the Sorcerer vocation.
How to unlock the Warrior vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2
To unlock the Warrior vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you need to visit the Vocation Guild in the capital city of Vernworth and speak with Klaus to pick up the side quest “Vocation Frustration.” This quest requires you to retrieve a greatsword and an archistaff from Trevo Mine, located northwest of Vernworth. After defeating the goblins and collecting these weapons from chests inside the mine, return to Klaus and deliver the items to unlock the Warrior (and Sorcerer) vocations. Unlocking the Warrior also requires spending 150 Discipline Points at the guild. The Warrior is a powerful frontline vocation specializing in two-handed weapons like greatswords and hammers, offering both strong offense and durability in combat.
You won’t be able to unlock the Warrior vocation until you reach Vernworth, one of the game’s major hubs. Once there, head to the Vernworth Vocation Guild (under Shakir’s Inn just off the main square) and speak to Klaus behind the counter to start the “Vocation Frustration” quest.
“Vocation Frustration” allows you to unlock the Warrior and Sorcerer vocations. To complete the Warrior portion of the quest, you’ll need to find a greatsword.
You can technically find one without completing this quest. However, you can easily kill two birds with one stone and also complete part of the “Monster Culling” quest for Captain Brant if you focus on “Vocation Frustration.”
From the Vernworth Vocation Guild, head over to Roderick’s Smithy, the shop in the town square with the crossed swords icon. Speak to the owner and he’ll mark a location on your map: Trevo Mine. Make sure you talk to Brant and pick up the “Monster Culling” quest before you leave town.
Once you’re ready to go, set “Vocation Frustration” to your active quest and head out toward Trevo Mine, to the northwest of Vernworth.
Take out the goblins outside and then head into the cave. You’ll find your first greatsword in there.
Where to find a greatsword in Dragon’s Dogma 2
To find a greatsword in Dragon’s Dogma 2, head to Trevo Mine, located northwest of Vernworth. Inside this cave network, after defeating goblins, you will find a treasure chest containing the Two-Hander greatsword along the right side of the tunnel path. This greatsword is essential for unlocking the Warrior vocation by delivering it to Klaus at the Vernworth Vocation Guild during the “Vocation Frustration” quest. If you have sold the greatsword or prefer an alternative, you can also purchase greatswords at Checkpoint Rest Town via the oxcart fast travel from Vernworth, though they can be expensive.
Head into Trevo Mine, follow the thin path and climb the large rock steps on the right instead of going deeper into the cave on your left. Follow the path and you’ll quickly come across a small room with two branching paths: You can either go straight and down, or you can go right through a small door.
Look to the door on your right but don’t enter. Instead, look for a pile of junk to the right of where you came in. Search the pile two times and you’ll find the greatsword – the Two-Hander – hidden inside. All you need to do now is take the greatsword back to the Vernworth Vocation Guild and Klaus will allow you to switch to the Warrior vocation (for 150 DCP).
Before you leave, there’s more stuff to tackle in Trevo Mine. If you head through the door, you’ll find some Vernworth guards fighting some goblins; defeating the goblins will complete one part of the “Monster Culling” quest. You can also find the archistaff in here and unlock the Sorcerer vocation.
For more Dragon’s Dogma 2 guides, see our suggestions for the best Thief build, best Fighter build, best Archer build, and best Mage build for beginners. We also have explainers on how to unlock the Sorcerer, Mystic Spearhand, Magick Archer, Trickster, and Warfarer vocations, plus how to change your vocation, and a list of all vocations.
What secret strategies can help me master the Warrior vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2
To master the Warrior vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2, focus on these secret strategies:
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Perfect your timing and spinning attacks: Warriors rely on heavy two-handed weapons and slow but powerful swings. Mastering the timing of your charged strikes and continuous spinning attacks maximizes damage output while minimizing vulnerability to enemy counterattacks.
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Unlock and utilize the Arc of Might skill: Complete the quests “Claw Them Into Shape” and “Beren’s Final Lesson” given by the Warrior Maister Beren to acquire the Champion’s Fable tome, which unlocks the devastating Arc of Might skill. This ability channels all your strength into one almighty blow, ideal for breaking enemy defenses and hitting weak points.
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Use key skills strategically: Incorporate skills like Goring Lunge (a gap closer), Rending Sweep (360-degree area stagger), Surging Strike (weakens targets for combos), and Tidal Fury (counterattack and block) to control the battlefield and exploit enemy weaknesses.
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Start as a Fighter before switching: Begin your journey as a Fighter to unlock useful augments like Mettle, then transition to Warrior to leverage those benefits alongside your new heavy-hitting capabilities.
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Raise affinity with Beren if needed: If Beren does not immediately grant you the Champion’s Fable after completing his quests, increase his affinity by gifting to ensure you receive the ultimate Warrior skill.
By combining precise timing, unlocking powerful skills through key quests, and selecting the right combat abilities, you can dominate as a Warrior in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
What are the most effective timing techniques for Warrior attacks in Dragon’s Dogma 2
The most effective timing techniques for Warrior attacks in Dragon’s Dogma 2 focus on mastering charged strikes, counters, and combos to maximize damage and survivability:
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Charge your attacks fully: Hold down the basic attack button to charge your greatsword strikes. Charged attacks deal significantly more damage and are harder to interrupt, especially as your knockdown resistance increases. Timing the release of a fully charged attack just as the enemy is vulnerable or staggered yields devastating results.
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Use Barge strategically: Barge is a quick, less powerful attack that can stagger enemies and be used to interrupt or follow up on other attacks. Timing Barge just before an enemy’s strike can reduce incoming damage and knockdown, allowing you to counterattack effectively.
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Chain of Blows skill: This core skill lets you speed up your attack rhythm by launching the next strike precisely as your weapon reaches the end of its arc. Perfecting this timing reduces the usual slowness of Warrior attacks and increases damage output.
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Repulse for parrying: Hold a charged attack and release it exactly as an enemy’s attack lands to parry and knock them off balance. This timing-based parry turns defense into offense, giving you a tactical edge.
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Tidal Fury counterattack: Time this skill to block and immediately counterattack when an enemy hits you. Although AI struggles with this timing, players can use it to deal high damage while mitigating incoming blows, especially against flying enemies.
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Breakneck Strike: Unleash this skill at the precise moment your attack is fully charged to inflict extra damage and potentially disarm large foes. Timing this perfectly amplifies your offensive power.
Mastering these timing techniques transforms the Warrior into a rhythmic, powerful combatant capable of staggering and overwhelming foes despite their slower attack speed.
