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This is a guide to the best weapons for each class and vocation in Dragon's Dogma 2 (DD2). Read on to learn about the best weapons in the game, including their strength stats and cost!

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Best Early Game Weapons

Weapon Vocation Strength / Magick Cost
DragonIron Shield Dragons Dogma 2 - Fighter IconFighter 38/0 1600 G
DragonStilettos Dragons Dogma 2 - Thief IconThief 74/0 5300 G
DragonAnchor to Heaven Dragons Dogma 2 - Mage IconMage 20/115 6200 G
DragonSilver Rapier Dragons Dogma 2 - Fighter IconFighter 118/0 8500 G
DragonBespoke Bow Dragons Dogma 2 - Archer IconArcher 112/0 10500 G

These weapons are a good start for the early game as these can be bought from Roderick's Smithy with just some gold. The Silver Rapier is also accessible early on and has good stats for Fighters.

Best Mid Game Weapons

Weapon Vocation Strength / Magick Cost (Wyrmslife Crystals)
DragonDead Ringer Dragons Dogma 2 - Mystic Spearhand IconMystic Spearhand 355/355 N/A
DragonCyclopean Thunder Dragons Dogma 2 - Warrior IconWarrior 280/200 N/A
DragonMolten Fury Dragons Dogma 2 - Fighter IconFighter 275/200 N/A
DragonThe Exalted Dragons Dogma 2 - Fighter IconFighter 260/120 N/A
DragonDinistrydd Dragons Dogma 2 - Archer IconArcher 233/0 N/A
DragonFlamberge Dragons Dogma 2 - Warrior IconWarrior 207/0 N/A
DragonLion-Lord's Archistaff Dragons Dogma 2 - Sorcerer IconSorcerer 120/371 N/A
DragonVolant White Dragons Dogma 2 - Mage IconMage 85/345 N/A
DragonDaughter of the Evening Dragons Dogma 2 - Fighter IconFighter 80/0 N/A
DragonFrigid Finger Dragons Dogma 2 - Mage IconMage 50/270 N/A
DragonDragon's Breath Dragons Dogma 2 - Magick Archer IconMagick Archer 0/350 N/A

During the mid game, you gain access to more powerful weapons, including the Advanced Vocations. Warriors can use the Flamberge early on before upgrading to the Cyclopean Thunder.

Other advanced Vocations also have excellent mid-game options, including the Dragon’s Breath for Magick Archers, the Dead Ringer for Mystic Spearhands, and the Lion-Lord’s Archistaff for Sorcerers.

Best End Game Weapons

Weapon Vocation Strength / Magick Cost (Wyrmslife Crystals)
DragonLindworm Fang Dragons Dogma 2 - Mystic Spearhand IconMystic Spearhand 430/405 110 Crystals
DragonDragon's Bite Dragons Dogma 2 - Warrior IconWarrior 380/0 110 Crystals
DragonDragon's Dogma Dragons Dogma 2 - Fighter IconFighter 351/0 110 Crystals
DragonDragon's Nous Dragons Dogma 2 - Mage IconMage 350/430 110 Crystals
DragonDragon's Vein Dragons Dogma 2 - Thief IconThief 330/0 110 Crystals
DragonDragon's Rancor Dragons Dogma 2 - Archer IconArcher 308/0 110 Crystals
DragonDragonswail Litany Dragons Dogma 2 - Trickster IconTrickster 200/325 110 Crystals
DragonDragon's Aegis Dragons Dogma 2 - Fighter IconFighter 186/0 40 Crystals
DragonDragon's Wit Dragons Dogma 2 - Sorcerer IconSorcerer 126/440 110 Crystals
DragonGrianmhar Dragons Dogma 2 - Magick Archer IconMagick Archer 0/420 110 Crystals

Among the weapons we currently have information on, the strongest ones are those that can be exchanged with the Dragonforged's shop in the postgame. Although they do not have Debilitations or Elements, they have extremely high attack and magic attack power.

The Dragonforged is located at the Bay Wayside Shrine near Bakbattahl

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The Dragonforged who will trade you for the best weapons is located at the Bay Wayside Shrine located north of Bakbattahl.

Dragonforged Will Only Trade for Wyrmslife Crystals

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Wyrmslife Crystals are the main form of currency to buy special items from the Dragonforged. Please refer to the article below, which shows you the best way to farm these efficiently.
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