My strongest pawn was my strider who had around 4 and a half years of use and experience in her vocation, from 2016 to mid 2020. She was an absolute beast and could nearly defeat everything in the game by herself, but I lost her when I deleted the game by mistake a few years back. Now I am planning on doing a long play through again to get ready for DD2 and have to start all over again with the AI and experience of my pawn. I hope DD2 is just as addictive as DD1 was all these years.
My friend, whose pawn you see here--Valkyrie--lost her a few years back when his file corrupted. He was devastated! I held onto her on one of my alt accounts until he was ready to return. He got a brief glimpse of her with all her optimized gear--then she was gone. However, her knowledge was all there...so he started with a really smart level 2 pawn. Valkyrie is one of the best Fighters I have ever used on PSN. My strider, Barahir, is like your former Strider, a real monster of a pawn. Welcome back to Dogma, and hope to meet you and yours soon on whatever platform you're going to play on...and in the future too!! Edit: if 2016, then you must be on PC!! Hope I meet your pawn! Send FR and if I can help out, let me know!! You'll have your pawn up and running in no time, and, depending, maybe she is waiting for you to return as well. Best wishes for a fun playthrough!!
PS3 originally then moved to PS4 when it came out for that platform. I will reinstall the game on my PS4 later this evening and see if he her knowledge is still out there in the void somewhere, if not I will just remake her. Vaelen Fey was her name.@@Gemmalady
I downloaded this video and am Watching it on my computer right now! First THANK YOU, very much for sharing your obvious knowledge. It's very appreciated. I'm an 11+ year veteran of ESO, played first beta a few more, and can appreciate your veteran status with this game. I've had it for fir a couple of months and started over twice because I realized things I missed along the way. Now HFC!!! I can't believe how incredible your teem is !!! I've been laughing and crying through out every battle, one word REMARKABLE!! thank you! Aka RadoGamer.
Plus I really wanted to show how good Fighters can perform even when not min-maxed. Then, there’s Valkyrie, a personal favorite hire of mine on the PS4. I wanted to honor her and her owner. All four are amazing examples of just what these pawns can do!
@@dsgdsg9764 I’m considering looking into a certain aspect that has always fascinated me, for sure, at some point. I’m so glad you like my content! Thank you!!
Hey I noticed that when you were getting attacked by the garm, your bar was moving kinda slow. Just wanted to say you can button mash and wiggle the stick to get out of grapples .
Actually I can get out of attacks by Garm rather more quickly than I actually tried in the video (but I appreciate the advice). I was letting myself stay “locked up” to demonstrate (seriously) how the Fighter might come to a player’s rescue. Unfortunately it didn’t work out ‘exactly’ as I’d planned-as I was hoping Rena would use Dragon’s Maw. That’s alright, she got there in the end, but left to my own devices I’d never let that doggo have its own way so long! 😂
@@Gemmalady cool cool I was supposed to add "I'm sure you know" but it's so cold over here I got tired mid text 🤧.your video gave me a great idea for my next playthrough fighter pawn
I love them, it’s what sets Dogma apart from all the other games I play. Wouldn’t trade them in for the world. It’s amazing what they can do if, like you say, if you treat them like real companions, not just pack mules. So I couldn’t agree more.
It’s my favorite game of all time-been playing it continuously since 2012. I’ve played many other games, but always returned to DDDA. Pawn mechanics have always fascinated me, and when it came to PC, I could quantify all my observations regarding their behavior. It’s great that players from other communities are now covering this amazing game!
@@Gemmalady what do you mean by quantify? The pawn system is the perfect playground for AI to have believable companions dragons dogma 3 if it ever comes out will probably be next level in regards to this. What are ur plans for DD I imagine you are very excited?
@@abstragento0087 Pawn behavior mechanics are governed by inclinations-which is based on a numerical system. Enemies are also classified by the same numerical system in how they affect pawns. Super stoked for DD2. Here’s my reaction to its announcement th-cam.com/video/4VKSR4Wz62o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=A6JJxz6QPK2T9G1D
Hey i kinda stumbled upon Your channel. I played drsgons Dogma way back on ps4 but never finished it. I just got the game on steam. Wre pawn communities a semi necessary way or can I jus create a semi decent pawn and get themcrented regularly? (I have a few special needs so my pawn will have the looting behavior probably as third or fourth slot)
You can rely on random rentals since there are legit ways to farm for RC. Or… You could join the Dragon’s Dogma Central Discord group. We have a pawn hiring hall that reaches 2 Facebook groups, a Steam group, and a Reddit page!
As for Acquisitor in the third or fourth slot-typically pawns act mainly on the top two inclinations. I get pawns to pick up items for me by standing near them, same goes for chests although certain select chests I don’t necessarily want them opening. There will be chests pawns refuse to open, not necessarily because there are Maneaters in them, either. I’ve never taken that refusal as a litmus test for “Beware there are Maneaters in that chest!” Because there are known chests pawns open that have a Maneater in them 100% of the time (Pilgrim’s Gauntlet). I know of exactly one player (on Steam) who hires pawns that have Acquisitor in one of top two slots-this is atypical but that player doesn’t hire pawns for what they can do in battle, only for what they can carry or loot for him. As I said, that’s not very typical at ALL. So no worries if Acquisitor is in third or fourth slot-just a caution it’s not to most player’s tastes. If you make players aware of your rationale, I think that’s best. Not for any special treatment but as a conscious choice. Then interested parties are aware and should respect it.
Do you think your character could go without using Sinew as long as you use your main pawn as a pack mule and kept your weight in the light category? *edit: I'm reetarded and realized you were showing your pawns augments, I guess I was thrown off because I've never used Sinew for a pawn since they aren't affected by any stamina penalties from weight unless they are overburdened
Well, yes and no. Pawns aren't affected by the MODE--Easy, Normal, Hard--that you play in. That only means that their stamina usage isn't affected. However, pawns use stamina for attacks just like the Arisen. The more they have, the more they can use attacks, and often when 3500-4000+ they will over-spam some fun skills like 10fold and Dragon's Maw. Pawns only have infinite Stamina when running. Thus, it pays to keep them in the very light category. For example, when I put Gem in the arena with 4 Eliminators (and one banshee she quickly dispatched)--she used 7 large mushrooms to use Dragon's Maw, Full Moon Slash, and Perfect Block. With Sinew, she is in the very light (colored light blue) category. That meant that she could carry items to self-heal and self-buff. Along with any loot we picked up along the way. If you watch the video closely, you can see Jundaei use three or four large mushrooms after the attack by the Dark Bishop. Kate, of course, is a Great Gamble Ranger, and without the ability to carry her own blast arrows, rusted longbow, and 30 large mushrooms she would quickly resort to just using single shots since after a couple of Great Gambles (and no shrooms) she would end up exhausted. Despite her augments. So most pawns I create and hire have Sinew. Sinew also allows for variations in pawn weight and height. Sure, the larger pawns have more stamina natively....but it regens slower than those tiny pawns who have less. Sorcerers need a larger pool to cast and HOLD High Fulmination. I tend to make my pawns medium ht and wt. For me, this is aesthetically pleasing as well. Plus, Fighters and Warriors wear heavy armor and wield heavy weapons. Rena, the Fighter in the video, is actually quite large. Valkyrie is smaller than Gem, but she is able to heft all her gear plus any curatives and loot we happen to pick up. Without affecting her skill usage. I don't really use pawns as mules per se--yes, they carry my blast arrows, loot, and some extra curatives on my behalf, but--if I don't give them specific items that they can use on their own 'just in case', then I turn into a babysitter. And that is why Sinew is an important augment--or the 'carry more' boots if you don't want to give up a slot for Sinew. Or both if you pick up every thing in sight and then some 😜
When you are equipping a skill there is a line for no skill, you just equip that. Same for shield skills. Look for the blank “no skill” and click on that. You can remove any other skills that way as well. Except core skills-once you ‘buy’ them they are permanently in a slot. That’s how you get Deflect.
No. It means, once you get them into their final vocation-after optimizing them stat-wise to your liking, leave them in that position. “Jack-of-all-trades” pawn rarely do well at any one. They don’t learn nuanced strats and tactics unique to their vocation, say, Fighter, for instance. Don’t be one of those people who advertises their pawn for hire with the caveat, “Tell me what you want my pawn to be, and I’ll switch them over for you.”
@@Gemmalady :D i see. Cheers! Btw I want my pawn to be my main tank. I searched for the optimal stat but got no definitive one. Is warrior til 100 then switch to ranger til 200 ideal?
@@puntacana7550 There are several routes you can go. People say “tank” Fighter pawn in Dogma but…it’s not the traditional role one might see in other games-defined as “pulling aggro.” That’s really NOT what Fighter pawns do…instead they are front-line melee specialists. Ok-now that I’ve got that clear-hahaha-you’ll want one with sufficient strength to take out smaller opponents while doing major damage to larger ones. Fighters don’t spam a skill like Dragon’s Maw…unless you put them in a room-solo-against one of their favorite enemies, the Eliminator…so a HUGE stamina pool isn’t necessary but rather lean into the STR stat. For example, my Fighter pawn Gem, seen in the video linked here, th-cam.com/video/HXwquTQGO8U/w-d-xo.htmlsi=s5hrqAiCMQ-Bdze8 only used 7 large mushrooms the entire fight. Hopefully, you used the DDDA stat planner to see what your new pawn’s potential STR and STA stats would be by level 200 if you go F 1 - 10, Warrior 11 - 100, and Ranger 101 - 200. I’ll link the stat planner here too. stackoverflow.github.io/dragons-dogma-stat-planner/
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My strongest pawn was my strider who had around 4 and a half years of use and experience in her vocation, from 2016 to mid 2020. She was an absolute beast and could nearly defeat everything in the game by herself, but I lost her when I deleted the game by mistake a few years back. Now I am planning on doing a long play through again to get ready for DD2 and have to start all over again with the AI and experience of my pawn. I hope DD2 is just as addictive as DD1 was all these years.
My friend, whose pawn you see here--Valkyrie--lost her a few years back when his file corrupted. He was devastated! I held onto her on one of my alt accounts until he was ready to return.
He got a brief glimpse of her with all her optimized gear--then she was gone. However, her knowledge was all there...so he started with a really smart level 2 pawn. Valkyrie is one of the best Fighters I have ever used on PSN.
My strider, Barahir, is like your former Strider, a real monster of a pawn. Welcome back to Dogma, and hope to meet you and yours soon on whatever platform you're going to play on...and in the future too!!
Edit: if 2016, then you must be on PC!! Hope I meet your pawn! Send FR and if I can help out, let me know!!
You'll have your pawn up and running in no time, and, depending, maybe she is waiting for you to return as well.
Best wishes for a fun playthrough!!
PS3 originally then moved to PS4 when it came out for that platform. I will reinstall the game on my PS4 later this evening and see if he her knowledge is still out there in the void somewhere, if not I will just remake her. Vaelen Fey was her name.@@Gemmalady
I downloaded this video and am Watching it on my computer right now! First THANK YOU, very much for sharing your obvious knowledge. It's very appreciated. I'm an 11+ year veteran of ESO, played first beta a few more, and can appreciate your veteran status with this game. I've had it for fir a couple of months and started over twice because I realized things I missed along the way. Now HFC!!! I can't believe how incredible your teem is !!! I've been laughing and crying through out every battle, one word REMARKABLE!! thank you!
Aka RadoGamer.
So glad to see this incredible game still getting much love. Thanks for the great informative video.
Plus I really wanted to show how good Fighters can perform even when not min-maxed.
Then, there’s Valkyrie, a personal favorite hire of mine on the PS4. I wanted to honor her and her owner.
All four are amazing examples of just what these pawns can do!
Can't wait for your next stream I have questions. And you're the best source of knowledge about this game.
I’ll be happy to answer what I can! I’m live this Thursday 9 pm EST on Twitch! See you there!
So looking forward to DD2. I hire your pawn often. 😁
Awesome!! Thank you!
thank you for this video , great job ! cheers from france
Thank you I really love you're work
Glad you enjoy it!
@@Gemmalady I really do! Do you thank you will make more lore video about Dragon's dogma?
@@dsgdsg9764 I’m considering looking into a certain aspect that has always fascinated me, for sure, at some point.
I’m so glad you like my content! Thank you!!
Thank you.
Hey I noticed that when you were getting attacked by the garm, your bar was moving kinda slow. Just wanted to say you can button mash and wiggle the stick to get out of grapples .
Actually I can get out of attacks by Garm rather more quickly than I actually tried in the video (but I appreciate the advice). I was letting myself stay “locked up” to demonstrate (seriously) how the Fighter might come to a player’s rescue. Unfortunately it didn’t work out ‘exactly’ as I’d planned-as I was hoping Rena would use Dragon’s Maw. That’s alright, she got there in the end, but left to my own devices I’d never let that doggo have its own way so long! 😂
@@Gemmalady cool cool I was supposed to add "I'm sure you know" but it's so cold over here I got tired mid text 🤧.your video gave me a great idea for my next playthrough fighter pawn
Pawns are perfect, it's them players that show them there imperfections.
A shield only fighter pawn is also pretty amazing.
I love them, it’s what sets Dogma apart from all the other games I play. Wouldn’t trade them in for the world. It’s amazing what they can do if, like you say, if you treat them like real companions, not just pack mules. So I couldn’t agree more.
What is the reason u solely cover this game amazing commitment for a great game i just recently discovered?
It’s my favorite game of all time-been playing it continuously since 2012.
I’ve played many other games, but always returned to DDDA.
Pawn mechanics have always fascinated me, and when it came to PC, I could quantify all my observations regarding their behavior.
It’s great that players from other communities are now covering this amazing game!
@@Gemmalady what do you mean by quantify?
The pawn system is the perfect playground for AI to have believable companions dragons dogma 3 if it ever comes out will probably be next level in regards to this.
What are ur plans for DD I imagine you are very excited?
@@abstragento0087 Pawn behavior mechanics are governed by inclinations-which is based on a numerical system. Enemies are also classified by the same numerical system in how they affect pawns.
Super stoked for DD2. Here’s my reaction to its announcement th-cam.com/video/4VKSR4Wz62o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=A6JJxz6QPK2T9G1D
Hey i kinda stumbled upon Your channel. I played drsgons Dogma way back on ps4 but never finished it. I just got the game on steam. Wre pawn communities a semi necessary way or can I jus create a semi decent pawn and get themcrented regularly? (I have a few special needs so my pawn will have the looting behavior probably as third or fourth slot)
You can rely on random rentals since there are legit ways to farm for RC.
Or…
You could join the Dragon’s Dogma Central Discord group. We have a pawn hiring hall that reaches 2 Facebook groups, a Steam group, and a Reddit page!
As for Acquisitor in the third or fourth slot-typically pawns act mainly on the top two inclinations.
I get pawns to pick up items for me by standing near them, same goes for chests although certain select chests I don’t necessarily want them opening. There will be chests pawns refuse to open, not necessarily because there are Maneaters in them, either. I’ve never taken that refusal as a litmus test for “Beware there are Maneaters in that chest!” Because there are known chests pawns open that have a Maneater in them 100% of the time (Pilgrim’s Gauntlet).
I know of exactly one player (on Steam) who hires pawns that have Acquisitor in one of top two slots-this is atypical but that player doesn’t hire pawns for what they can do in battle, only for what they can carry or loot for him. As I said, that’s not very typical at ALL.
So no worries if Acquisitor is in third or fourth slot-just a caution it’s not to most player’s tastes.
If you make players aware of your rationale, I think that’s best. Not for any special treatment but as a conscious choice. Then interested parties are aware and should respect it.
Do you think your character could go without using Sinew as long as you use your main pawn as a pack mule and kept your weight in the light category?
*edit: I'm reetarded and realized you were showing your pawns augments, I guess I was thrown off because I've never used Sinew for a pawn since they aren't affected by any stamina penalties from weight unless they are overburdened
Well, yes and no. Pawns aren't affected by the MODE--Easy, Normal, Hard--that you play in. That only means that their stamina usage isn't affected. However, pawns use stamina for attacks just like the Arisen. The more they have, the more they can use attacks, and often when 3500-4000+ they will over-spam some fun skills like 10fold and Dragon's Maw. Pawns only have infinite Stamina when running. Thus, it pays to keep them in the very light category.
For example, when I put Gem in the arena with 4 Eliminators (and one banshee she quickly dispatched)--she used 7 large mushrooms to use Dragon's Maw, Full Moon Slash, and Perfect Block. With Sinew, she is in the very light (colored light blue) category. That meant that she could carry items to self-heal and self-buff. Along with any loot we picked up along the way. If you watch the video closely, you can see Jundaei use three or four large mushrooms after the attack by the Dark Bishop. Kate, of course, is a Great Gamble Ranger, and without the ability to carry her own blast arrows, rusted longbow, and 30 large mushrooms she would quickly resort to just using single shots since after a couple of Great Gambles (and no shrooms) she would end up exhausted. Despite her augments. So most pawns I create and hire have Sinew.
Sinew also allows for variations in pawn weight and height. Sure, the larger pawns have more stamina natively....but it regens slower than those tiny pawns who have less.
Sorcerers need a larger pool to cast and HOLD High Fulmination.
I tend to make my pawns medium ht and wt. For me, this is aesthetically pleasing as well. Plus, Fighters and Warriors wear heavy armor and wield heavy weapons. Rena, the Fighter in the video, is actually quite large. Valkyrie is smaller than Gem, but she is able to heft all her gear plus any curatives and loot we happen to pick up. Without affecting her skill usage.
I don't really use pawns as mules per se--yes, they carry my blast arrows, loot, and some extra curatives on my behalf, but--if I don't give them specific items that they can use on their own 'just in case', then I turn into a babysitter.
And that is why Sinew is an important augment--or the 'carry more' boots if you don't want to give up a slot for Sinew. Or both if you pick up every thing in sight and then some 😜
@@Gemmalady damn, thanks for that explanation!🙏
How do u equip only
Dragons Maw???
When you are equipping a skill there is a line for no skill, you just equip that. Same for shield skills. Look for the blank “no skill” and click on that. You can remove any other skills that way as well. Except core skills-once you ‘buy’ them they are permanently in a slot. That’s how you get Deflect.
Does that mean I should keep my pawn fighter 1-200 level? Even tho its not ideal in stat-wise?
No. It means, once you get them into their final vocation-after optimizing them stat-wise to your liking, leave them in that position. “Jack-of-all-trades” pawn rarely do well at any one. They don’t learn nuanced strats and tactics unique to their vocation, say, Fighter, for instance.
Don’t be one of those people who advertises their pawn for hire with the caveat, “Tell me what you want my pawn to be, and I’ll switch them over for you.”
@@Gemmalady :D i see. Cheers!
Btw I want my pawn to be my main tank. I searched for the optimal stat but got no definitive one. Is warrior til 100 then switch to ranger til 200 ideal?
@@puntacana7550 There are several routes you can go. People say “tank” Fighter pawn in Dogma but…it’s not the traditional role one might see in other games-defined as “pulling aggro.” That’s really NOT what Fighter pawns do…instead they are front-line melee specialists.
Ok-now that I’ve got that clear-hahaha-you’ll want one with sufficient strength to take out smaller opponents while doing major damage to larger ones. Fighters don’t spam a skill like Dragon’s Maw…unless you put them in a room-solo-against one of their favorite enemies, the Eliminator…so a HUGE stamina pool isn’t necessary but rather lean into the STR stat. For example, my Fighter pawn Gem, seen in the video linked here, th-cam.com/video/HXwquTQGO8U/w-d-xo.htmlsi=s5hrqAiCMQ-Bdze8 only used 7 large mushrooms the entire fight.
Hopefully, you used the DDDA stat planner to see what your new pawn’s potential STR and STA stats would be by level 200 if you go F 1 - 10, Warrior 11 - 100, and Ranger 101 - 200. I’ll link the stat planner here too.
stackoverflow.github.io/dragons-dogma-stat-planner/
I don't understand the recommendations
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