Unlock & Upgrade Every Vocation in Dragon’s Dogma

This guide explains how to unlock and fully upgrade all nine vocations in Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, covering the base game and the Bitterblack Isle expansion. You’ll learn the requirements for each class, how to earn Discipline Points (DP) efficiently, and how to master each vocation to unlock augments and the game’s most powerful skills.

What You’ll Need

• A character at least level 10 (to unlock advanced vocations).
• Access to the Encampment and Gran Soren (the main hub).
• Discipline Points (DP) – earned by defeating enemies and completing quests.
• The Asura Armor or other DP-boosting gear (optional but helpful).
• For Bitterblack Isle vocations: access to the island (post-game or via the quest “The Everfall”).

Step-by-Step

1. Reach Level 10 – The three basic vocations (Fighter, Strider, Mage) are available from the start. Advanced vocations (Warrior, Ranger, Sorcerer) and hybrid vocations (Mystic Knight, Assassin, Magick Archer) unlock at level 10. You can change vocations at the Inn in Gran Soren or at the Encampment’s tent.
2. Visit the Vocation Guild – In Gran Soren, go to the Vocation Guild (near the central plaza). Speak with the Guildmaster to change your vocation. You can also view all available vocations and their requirements.
3. Unlock Advanced Vocations – At level 10, the following advanced vocations become available:
   • Warrior (from Fighter)
   • Ranger (from Strider)
   • Sorcerer (from Mage)

   Simply switch to them; no extra quests required.

4. Unlock Hybrid Vocations – Hybrid vocations require level 10 AND a specific combination of base and advanced vocations. You must have played the required classes at least once (even if you switch back). The hybrids are:
   • Mystic Knight (Fighter + Mage)
   • Assassin (Strider + Fighter)
   • Magick Archer (Strider + Mage)

   Switch to these at the Guild; they appear once you meet the prerequisites.

5. Unlock Bitterblack Isle Vocations – After reaching post-game (or by using the portcrystal trick), travel to Bitterblack Isle. There, you’ll find two new vocations:
   • Warrior (already unlocked, but Bitterblack offers a special version)
   • Actually, the two new vocations are: Assassin (already available) and Magick Archer (already available). Wait – the real new ones are: Ranger (already) – no, the actual Bitterblack exclusive vocations are: Warrior and Mage? No – the correct answer: Bitterblack Isle does NOT add new vocations; it adds new skills and augments for existing ones. However, the Assassin and Magick Archer are available from the start if you meet the level requirement. So, to unlock the “Bitterblack” vocations, you need to access the island and find the Bitterblack Vocation items that let you change to the Warrior and Mage? Actually, there are no exclusive vocations on Bitterblack – the only two that are often mistaken are the Assassin and Magick Archer, which are already in the base game. So, for completeness: all vocations are unlocked by level 10 and the hybrid prerequisites. Bitterblack Isle only offers new skills and augments.
6. Earn Discipline Points (DP) – DP is gained by defeating enemies, completing quests, and using the “Discipline” augment (from the Warrior vocation). You can also equip the Asura Armor (found in Bitterblack Isle) to increase DP gain by 20%. Focus on killing enemies that give high XP, like goblins and wolves, but also do side quests.
7. Upgrade Vocation Rank – Each vocation has a rank from 1 to 9. To rank up, you need DP. The DP required per rank is:
   • Rank 1: 0
   • Rank 2: 100
   • Rank 3: 300
   • Rank 4: 700
   • Rank 5: 1200
   • Rank 6: 2000
   • Rank 7: 3000
   • Rank 8: 5000
   • Rank 9: 8000

   Total to max: 20,300 DP per vocation. You can check your current DP and rank in the Vocation screen.

8. Master Each Vocation – To “master” a vocation, reach rank 9. This unlocks all its augments (passive skills) and the ability to use its core skills with other vocations. You do NOT need to master all vocations to unlock anything else; it’s purely for augments and achievements.
9. Efficient DP Farming – The fastest way to farm DP is to fight the Ur-Dragon (post-game) or run through Bitterblack Isle repeatedly. For early game, go to the Shadow Fort area and kill the goblin hordes. Equip the Asura Armor and the Discipline augment to double your DP gain.
10. Switch Vocations to Unlock Augments – Augments are passive skills that you can equip regardless of your current vocation, but you must unlock them by ranking up in the vocation that offers them. For example, the Fighter’s “Vehemence” (increases physical damage) is great for any physical class. So, you’ll want to rank up multiple vocations to get the augments you want.

Common Mistakes

• Not unlocking hybrids early – If you want to play as a Mystic Knight, you must have played both Fighter and Mage at least once. Many players miss this and think the vocation is glitched.
• Wasting DP on skills you won’t use – Each skill costs DP to learn. Prioritize skills you’ll actually use, and save DP for augments.
• Ignoring augments – Augments are more powerful than skills in the long run. Don’t just buy skills; buy augments too.
• Not using the Discipline augment – The Warrior’s “Discipline” augment increases DP gain by 20%. Equip it while farming DP.
• Farming DP in the wrong place – The early game has low DP rewards. Wait until you can access Bitterblack Isle or the Ur-Dragon for efficient farming.

Tips

• Use the Asura Armor – Found in Bitterblack Isle, this armor set increases DP gain by 20%. Combine it with the Discipline augment for a 40% boost.
• Do the “A Troublesome Tome” quest – This quest gives a large DP reward and can be repeated (in New Game Plus).
• Farm the Ur-Dragon – The Ur-Dragon in the Everfall gives massive DP. Even if you don’t kill it, damaging it yields DP.
• Plan your augments – Before switching vocations, decide which augments you want. For example, the Ranger’s “Stability” (prevents stagger) is great for mages.
• Play each vocation to rank 5 or 6 first – This gives you a good spread of augments without over-investing in one class.

Troubleshooting

• Hybrid vocations not appearing – Make sure you’ve played the required base vocations at least once. The game tracks this; if you’ve never been a Mage, the Mystic Knight won’t show up.
• No DP after killing enemies – DP is only awarded for enemies that give XP. If you’re overleveled, you may get 0 DP. Use the “Weaker Enemies” mechanic or go to a higher-level area.
• Cannot change vocation at the Encampment – The Encampment only allows changing to the basic vocations. For advanced and hybrid, go to Gran Soren’s Vocation Guild.
• Bitterblack Isle not accessible – You need to complete the main quest “The Everfall” or reach post-game. Alternatively, you can use the portcrystal glitch (if not patched) to get there early.
• DP farming too slow – Ensure you have the Discipline augment and Asura Armor. Also, use the “Weal” status effect (from certain items) to double XP and DP.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need to master all vocations for the platinum trophy? – Yes, there is a trophy for mastering all vocations (reaching rank 9 with each).
• Can I change vocations at any time? – Yes, but you can only change at the Vocation Guild or the Encampment. You cannot change in the field.
• Do augments carry over between vocations? – Yes, once unlocked, augments are permanently available to equip on any vocation.
• What is the fastest way to get DP? – Farming the Ur-Dragon or running Bitterblack Isle with DP-boosting gear is the fastest. In the early game, the Shadow Fort goblin farm is decent.
• Are there any missable vocations? – No, all vocations are available once you meet the level and prerequisite conditions. There are no missable vocations.
• Does the Bitterblack Isle add new vocations? – No, it adds new skills and augments, but not new vocations. The only vocations are the nine from the base game.

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