Dragon’s Dogma 2 Thief Guide
The Thief Vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is characterized by its agility and high damage output in close combat situations. They excel in swiftly engaging targets with their primary weapons, Daggers, and skills inherited from the Strider class. This vocation is adept at maneuvering around the battlefield, targeting lighter foes or enemies focusing on other party members.
Although lacking in area-of-effect damage, Thieves compensate with utility skills like Powder Charge for AOE damage and stagger effects, as well as Smoke Screen for blinding enemies. Their unique abilities, such as Gut and Run, allow them to exploit weak points on large enemies, resulting in very high damage per second (DPS).
Players who choose the Thief Vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2 can expect a fast-paced and rewarding experience, evading attacks while dealing heavy melee damage at remarkable speeds. Unlike Fighters or Warriors with higher defense and HP, Thieves rely on their stamina and strength to maximize damage output during critical moments of opportunity.
Here is a list of Pros and Cons of the Thief Vocation Class in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| High Damage | Lower HP and Lighter Armor |
| High Mobility and High Stamina | No Real AOE Damage |
| Highly Effective at Exploiting Weak Point Damage | No True Range Options |
| Evasive Tools to Avoid Damage | Higher Risk for Taking Damage as Melee Only |
Below are all of the Thief Vocation Class Skills, Core Skills, and Augments in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Thief Skills
Now we are going to take a look at all of the Skills for the Thief’s Vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
| Skill | Rank | DP | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biting Wind | ? | – | Dashes past the target with blades extended. Followed by further slashes when using the same attack on contact. |
| Enkindled Blades | ? | – | Brings the daggers together to ignite, wreathing them in flame for a short time. Can also be employed while clinging to or pinning down a foe. |
| Shadow Cloak | ? | – | Enables the user to blend into their surroundings, rendering them more difficult for hostile targets to detect. Less effective when attacking or dashing. Consumes Stamina while active. |
| Helm Splitter | ? | – | Leaps up, then dives through the air while spinning, blades extended. More powerful when performed from high places. Also employable in mid-air. |
| Powder Charge | ? | – | Places an explosive on the ground at the user’s feet that can be detonated from afar at a moment of their choosing. Can also be employed while clinging to or pinning down a foe. |
| Concussive Step | ? | – | Uses an explosive blast to withdraw from the point of detonation. The blast may cause lightweight targets to flinch. Also employable in mid-air. |
| Gut and Run | ? | – | Cruelly stabs and gouges the target before drawing back. A fearsomely powerful skill, employable only while clinging to or pinning down a target. Inflicts greater harm to a foe’s weak point. |
| Smoke Screen | ? | – | Throws a smoke bomb that blinds nearby targets. Useful for creating chaos when counterattacking or withdrawing. Can also be employed while clinging to or pinning down a foe, or in mid-air. |
| Ensnare | ? | – | Casts out cords to snare targets and tug on them. Pulls smaller targets closer, and topples larger targets that have been knocked off balance. |
| Cutting Wind | ? | – | An advanced form of Biting Wind that has an extended attack range. |
Thief Vocation Core Skills
Now we are going to take a look at all of the Core Skills for the Thief’s Vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
| Skill | Rank | DP | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carve | 0 | – | <light attack> Unleashes a flurry of dagger attacks. |
| Twin Fangs | 0 | – | <heavy attack> Performs a deadly double strike forward, followed by a powerful successive strike if target is knocked off balance. Hold down to cling to larger targets or to pin down smaller flinching targets. |
| Swift Step | 0 | – | <vocation action> Lowers stance and renders movement swift and light. Effective as an evasive maneuver. |
| Scarlet Kisses | ? | – | Unleashes a flurry of forward slashes. |
| 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. |
| Footpad | ? | – | Kicks off a wall, allowing the user to launch themselves a great distance. |
Thief Vocation Augments
Now we are going to take a look at all of the Augments for the Thief’s Vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
| Augment | Rank | DP | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtlety | ? | – | Decreases the likelihood of being targeted by foes. |
| Gratification | ? | – | Slightly restores Health when you deliver the killing blow to a foe. |
| Poise | ? | – | Reduces the Stamina consumed when struggling in a foe’s grip. |
| Vigor | ? | – | Reduces the Stamina consumed when clinging to or pinning down foes. |
| Verve | ? | – | Augments your Strength. |