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★ How to Start Dark Arisen DLC | Hard Mode
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Best Weapons for Dark Arisen DLC

This best weapons in the Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen DLC are appraised from Ancient Spoils. Learn how the best weapons work in the DLC, how to get them, and the best way to farm Spoils and Relics here!

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Best Dark Arisen DLC Weapons

CheckmarkAcquire Lost Rites Gear First
CheckmarkSwitch to Norgan Weapons From Spoils
CheckmarkPrioritize Appraised Relics With Better Stats
CheckmarkCraft Weapons at the Blacksmith (Optional)

Acquire Lost Rites Weapons First

Lost Rites Loot

Before heading to Norgan, complete the early Lost Rites Dungeons to obtain gear that are stronger than most base endgame weapons. These dungeons offer straightforward upgrades to your base-game equipment, making the early fights in Norgan much easier once you get there.

The 3 Lost Rite Dungeons that reward weapons are Devilkin Hollow, Daemon's Corral, and Sunken Spire. The rewards on first clear are fixed so after Devilkin Hollow, prioritize the dungeon that has the compatible weapon with your vocation:

Lost Rite Dungeon Weapon Reward
Devilkin Hollow
(Vermund)
・ Dragons Dogma 2 - Fighter IconHexfinger x1
・ Dragons Dogma 2 - Archer IconDread Tusk x1
・ Dragons Dogma 2 - Mage IconCalycate Scepter x1
Daemon's Corral
(Vermund)
・ Dragons Dogma 2 - Warrior Icon Scarbrand x1
・ Dragons Dogma 2 - Trickster Icon Prickled Pomander x1
・ Dragons Dogma 2 - Sorcerer Icon Nerodia x1
Sunken Spire
(Vermund)
・ Dragons Dogma 2 - Fighter Icon Memento Draco x1
・ Dragons Dogma 2 - Thief Icon Iridian Sigils x1
・ Dragons Dogma 2 - Mystic Spearhand IconKinslayer x1
・ Dragons Dogma 2 - Magick Archer Icon Cavicorn Bow x1

The other Lost Rite Dungeons reward armor and upgrade materials for these Lost Rites equipment.

All Lost Rites Gear and Rewards

The Vermund Lost Rites Dungeons Offer Powerful Weapons

Dread Tusk Bow Stats

The first Lost Rite Dungeons in Vermund reward weapons that, when upgraded, already surpass the best base-game options.

An example in the image above: the Archer is currently equipped with the best bow in the base game Hydra Husk, maxed out via Battahli and Wyrmfire smithing styles, bringing it to 933 Strength. The unenhanced Dread Tusk Bow you receive from the first dungeon starts off already higher at 973 Strength. The Knockdown Power is slightly lower, but again, the weapon is still yet to be enhanced.

Should You Do Norgan or Lost Rites First?

Switch to Norgan Weapons By Appraising Spoils

Appraising Spoils into Gear

Once you reach Norgan, the new weapons available from Spoils offer significantly higher stats and unique skill enhancements that surpass even the strongest base-game weapons. Securing optimal gear in Norgan requires grinding, as obtaining specific equipment relies heavily on an RNG-based appraisal system.

Since the weapon stats are completely RNG, the best weapons in the DLC simply come from finding more Spoils and appraising them for better stat and skill combinations that suit your build.

Prioritizing these weapons allows you to quickly outclass top-tier gear purchased from the Dragonforged or obtained in the Unmoored World.

Appraise Relics and Spoils Through Jiera

Jiera Relic Appraisal

Completing the Relics of the Past DLC quest unlocks spoil appraisal at the settlement, allowing you to convert raw drops gathered from chests and defeated enemies into powerful gear. With your gathered Spoils, speak to Jiera at the camp to appraise them.

You can also choose to sell the Spoils for RC if you already have good gear.

All Dark Arisen DLC Quests

Prioritize Appraised Relics With Better Stats

Appraised Gear Stats and Skills

Appraising Relics and Spoils yield randomized items and stats, forcing you to collect and evaluate multiple relics to land your desired weapons and equipment.

In general, equip whichever weapon has the better stats. If their stats are similar, choose the one with special skill enhancements that work better for your playstyle. Weapons from Ancient Spoils are usually the better choice for their additional weapon skills.

Crafted Weapons at the Blacksmith (Optional)

Hal Blacksmith Workshop and Weapon Crafting

Complete the Hammer and Tongs through Hal in the village camp to unlock gear crafting, giving you full access to the forge and allowing you to refine high-level equipment if you do not have better gear from Appraised Relics yet.

How to Farm the Best Dark Arisen Weapons

Defeat Beorcan Enemies

Spoils Ancient Weaponry Loot

The best way to farm Spoils and Relics is by defeating Beorcan enemies scattered throughout the map. These enemies appear in groups, drop Spoils, and grant substantial XP when defeated. They also have a chance to drop Ancient Spoils, which yield Superior gear.

Unlock Freki to Find Relic Piles

Freki

Freki is an allied wolf you can recruit in Norgan who can sniff out Relic Piles for you to loot when fed a Scrag of Beast. To unlock her, complete the In for a Hare, in for a Hound quest in the Norgandian Settlement.

How to Unlock Freki

Utilize the Spoils Spawn Rate Boost

Spawn Rate Boost

To increase your chances of obtaining loot suited to your and your Main Pawn's Vocations, visit the corresponding Obelisk of Benediction for your class and purchase the Spoils Spawn Rate Boost for 7,000 Dcp.

This buff lasts 24 hours and is essential for farming gear you can actually use for your build.

All Obelisk Locations

Dark Arisen DLC Related Guides

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How to Access Dark Arisen DLC All Dark Arisen DLC Quests
All New Weapons Best Weapons for Dark Arisen
All New Weapon Skills Best Lost Rites Build
How to Transmog Norgan Interactive Map
All Norgan Portcrystal Locations All Obelisk Locations
How to Get to Norgan Dark Arisen Sphinx Riddle Solutions
All DLC Trophies and Achievements Dark Arisen DLC Release Time
Beorcan Stronghold Location and How to Open Beorcan's Twinned Key Locations
All New Armor How to Unlock All DLC Endings
Dark Arisen Pre-Order Armor Guide All New Enemies and Corrupted Beasts
How to Get Prismatic Stony Scales How to Get Climbing Hooks
How to Get Level 5 Spoils How to Get Offering Flames
How to Get Ephemeral Keys How to Get Ultimate Spoils
Should You Give Aymond the Ring? How to Get and Upgrade the Ring of Virtue
How to Get Curvestones Best Armor for Dark Arisen DLC
Spoils Explained How to Get Grotesquely Gnarled Tooth
How to Get to Summit Ritual Grounds All New Rings
All Fimbl Locations List of Evil Eye Weapons and How to Get
Frostbitten Scarthe Locations All Blemmyae Locations
Dark Arisen FAQs
Should You Do Norgan or Lost Rites First? Should You Start Over Before Dark Arisen?
Are There New Vocations? Should You Destroy the Corpse?
Should You Help Eir? Can You Romance Eir?
How Long to Beat Dark Arisen DLC How to Get to Gagana's Nest

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