Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
All Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Guides
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen DLC guides — Norgan walkthroughs, Lost Rites dungeons, relic gear, vocations and builds.
Getting Started
Dark Arisen DLC Guide: Release Date, Price & New Content
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen DLC guide: release date, price, platforms, Norgan, Lost Rites, and what's new.
How to Start Dark Arisen DLC: Brant Location & Requirements
How to start the Dark Arisen DLC: Brant location, night requirement, level 40/20 guide and quest fixes.
Dark Arisen Level Requirement: When to Enter Norgan
Dark Arisen level requirement: Norgan level 40, Lost Rites level 20, plus prep checklist before you go.
15 Beginner Tips Before Entering Norgan
Beginner tips for Dark Arisen: what to do first, prep checklist, vocations, ferrystone and money guide.
Norgan Region Guide: Map, Story & Exploration
Norgan region guide: how to get there, settlement, story, side quests and exploration routes.
Lost Rites Dungeons: All 12 Locations & Rewards
All 12 Lost Rites dungeon locations, how to open doors, rewards and repeatable farm guide.
Mechanics
Relic Appraisal Guide: Spoils, Stats & Farming
Relic appraisal explained: Relics vs Spoils, where to appraise, random stats and best farming routes.
How to Unlock Transmog in Dark Arisen
How to unlock transmog in Dark Arisen: Reaching the Far Shore quest, Hal location and Relic gear limits.
Hard Mode Guide: How to Enable & What Changes
Hard Mode guide: how to enable, difficulty changes, old saves, and whether to start fresh or NG+.
Best Vocations Tier List for Dark Arisen (2026)
Best vocations tier list for Dark Arisen: new skills impact, Norgan picks and pawn choices ranked.
New Vocation Skills in Dark Arisen: Full List
All new vocation skills in Dark Arisen: what each of the 10 vocations gets and where to learn them.
6 Weapon Skill Slots Guide: Setup & Combos
6 weapon skill slots explained: how to set up, swap skills, keyboard shortcuts and best combos.
Pawn Guide: Inclinations, Orienteer & Commands
Pawn guide: best inclinations, Orienteer specialization, commands and Dragonsplague changes.
What Is a Moniker in Dragon's Dogma 2?
What is a moniker in Dragon's Dogma 2: meaning, moniker vs name, and how to change it.
Portcrystal Locations: All 6 & Best Placement
All Portcrystal locations: 6 permanent spots, portable crystals, and best placement for fast travel.
Eternal Ferrystone: Unlimited Fast Travel Guide
Eternal Ferrystone guide: how to get it from Brant, how to use fast travel with Portcrystals.
Dragonsplague Guide: Symptoms, Buffs & Cure
Dragonsplague explained: symptoms, combat buffs, Dragonsbaulk Draught cure and keep-or-cure strategy.
Best Weapons & Armor in Dark Arisen
Best weapons and armor in Dark Arisen: top Relic gear, appraisal priority and progression loadouts.
Reference
Patch Notes: Title Update 4.0 & DLC Changes
Patch notes & update today: Title Update 4.0 changes, 3.2 highlights, DLC download size.
Save Location & Backup Guide (PC/PS5/Switch 2)
Save location & system: PC save file path, 3-slot saves, cloud saves and backup guide.
Does Dragon's Dogma 2 Have Cross Save? Answered
Does Dragon's Dogma 2 have cross save? Cross-progression status across PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2.
How to Change Appearance (Arisen & Pawn)
How to change appearance: character creator, mid-game changes, pawn looks, new hairstyles and tattoos.
Dragon's Dogma 2 on Steam: Reviews & Player Count
Dragon's Dogma 2 on Steam: reviews, player count, Steam charts, Denuvo removed and PC features.
PC System Requirements & Best Settings
PC system requirements: minimum & recommended specs, FSR 3, DLSS 4.5 and performance settings.
Meta
Switch 2 Review & Performance: FPS, Price, Verdict
Dragon's Dogma 2 Switch 2 review & performance: frame rate, resolution, handheld vs docked, price.
Dark Arisen Review Scores: Metacritic & Verdicts
Dark Arisen review roundup: Metacritic score, Steam rating, critic verdicts and is it worth it?
Dark Arisen Price & Editions: Which to Buy
Dark Arisen price & editions: $29.99 DLC vs $49.99 bundle, Switch 2 bundle-only, what to buy.
Is Dark Arisen Worth It? Content, Price & Verdict
Is Dark Arisen worth it? Content volume, playtime, price analysis and buy or wait verdict by player type.
Pre-Order Bonus: Norgan Fashion Set Guide
Dark Arisen pre-order bonus: Norgan Fashion Set Northern Attire, how to claim and is it still available?