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In every RPG, you’ll typically find three common classes: a strength-based class relying on close combat, an archer proficient with bows for long-range attacks, and a sorcerer wielding magical powers to defeat enemies.Dragon’s Dogma 2follows this principle and more.
Among the various vocations available in the game, Sorcerers stand out as heavy damage dealers. However, mastering this class and maximizing its potential may require some practice. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the Sorcerer vocation, from its strengths and weaknesses to its skills.
Strengths And Weaknesses Of The Sorcerer Vocation
Strengths
TheSorcerer vocationis anupgraded version of the Magein the game. They’re quite similar, but Sorcerersfocus more on dealing heavy damage and inflicting debilitations on enemies. Their specialty lies in casting spells andengaging in long-range combat.
Sorcerers excel athandling multiple enemies simultaneously with their area-of-effect magick spells, dealing significant damage while maintaining a safe distance.
When you have another Sorcerer in your party,you can both cast the same spell simultaneously. Thisreduces casting time, enabling more powerful spells and quicker enemy disposal.
Weaknesses
Spellsrequire some time to be cast,leaving Sorcerers vulnerableduring the incantation process. Although you’re able to move while casting,it prolongs the spell’s casting time. Thus, it’s crucial to maintain distance from enemies to minimize risks.
In open-world combat, Sorcerers excel, but in confined spaces like caves,where close-range combat is common, they’re at a disadvantage. Since they struggle with close-range engagements and their spells take time to cast, you’ll heavily rely on your pawns for support.
Not only that, but your lower defenses make you more susceptible tointerruptions in spellcasting or getting knock down, so staying at a safe distance is key to counter that.
That is why the Sorcerer should always stay in the backline during battles.
Sorcerer Weapon Skills
All of the Sorcerer’s skills are spells, each eitherinflicting elemental damage or debilitations. As you progress through the vocation ranks, youunlock upgraded versions of these skills.
Decanter
High Decanter
This spell drains the target’s health and transfers it to the caster. The effect persists as long as the spell is maintained, but the caster must remain stationary.
Hagol
High Hagol
This spell summons a bone-chilling blizzard in the nearby area, damaging any targets it touches and causing them to suffer from frostbite.
Prescient Flare
Augural Flare
This spell places a magical orb on a target that explodes after a certain amount of time if it’s attacked. Each strike on the orb adds more explosions and increases their power. However, if the orb isn’t attacked for a period of time, it fades away.
Salamander
High Salamander
This spell conjures a flame that moves forward along the ground. The flame persists for a duration and inflicts continuous damage to any targets it comes into contact with.
Seism
High Seism
This spell sends eruptions of stone high into the air, causing physical damage upon impact. It is particularly effective against targets resistant to magic.
Thundermine
High Thundermine
This spell conjures a ball of lightning that automatically releases crackling bolts at nearby foes. These bolts also knock down smaller targets. The ball of lightning dissipates over time or after a set number of attacks.
You can still acquire some of the Mage vocation spells, such as Flagration, Levin, and Frigor,if you’ve unlocked them.
Sorcerer Core Skills
The two main highlights of the core skills of a Sorcerer aretheir skill for stamina regenerationduring fights and their ability tolevitate, similar to Mages. Stamina regeneration is crucial since many Sorcerer spells consume a significant amount of stamina.
Additionally, the ability to levitate enables access to places unreachable by other vocations.
Effect
Galvanize
Rapidly replenishes stamina through single-minded focus. It can be employed while moving, but with reduced efficacy.
Bursting Bolt
Stores up magick before unleashing it in a powerful burst that explodes sometime after connecting with the target. The effect varies based on the active enchantment.
Allows the player to float temporarily.
Sorcerer Augments
If you’re wondering about Augments, they function aspassive buffsthat enhance your character’s stats or provide new buffs.
As a Sorcerer, these Augments primarily focus onboosting magick attacksandimproving the ability to exploit enemy weaknesses and inflict debilitations.
Sagacity
Augments your Magick.
After unlocking these Augments,you’ll be able to use them in any vocation you choose.
