How to unlock Magick Archer vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2

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Wondering how to unlock the Magick Archer vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2? The Magick Archer (yes, not Magic Archer) is one of the most interesting and powerful vocations in the game. A hybrid vocation, it combines the magic of a mage or sorcerer with the arrows of an archer and is one of the most powerful classes in the game.

Check out our Dragon’s Dogma 2 tips and tricks for some great pointers to help you out in the game. And if you’re looking for some Dragon’s Dogma 2 quests, we’ve got a guide listing them all. With that, let’s take a look at how to unlock the Magick Archer vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

Dragon's Dogma 2 how to unlock Magick Archer: Talking to Gautstafr on the road from Drabnir's Grotto.
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How to unlock Magick Archer vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2

To unlock the Magick Archer vocation, you first need to travel to the Agamen Volcanic Island to the southeast of Battahl. If you haven’t unlocked the door that leads here from Bakbattahl through the main story, you can head southwest of Bakbattahl and travel through Drabnir’s Grotto to get there.

Once you’re through, on the path forward from Drabnir’s Grotto, you may come across a dwarf named Gautstafr. Talk to him, and he’ll give you the ‘Put a Spring in Thy Step’ side quest, asking for some wildflowers. Give him three wildflowers, either that you already have or have picked, and he’ll ask you to meet him at his home.

Alex’s Advice

There are two paths you can take, one to the north and one to the south. While the southern one is longer, there tend to be fewer enemies here, so we recommend using this path as it may actually get you there faster.

Dragon's Dogma 2 how to unlock Magick Archer: The location of the hot spring at the Volcanic Island Camp.
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At home, he will ask you to escort him to a hot spring nearby to try and heal his back. Agree to do so, and you’ll begin a fairly tedious escort mission to the Volcanic Island Camp to the east. Set off and follow the roads east, taking down any enemies you may come across, until you reach the Camp.

Inside the Camp, follow the northern slope around until you reach a ladder that leads up to the cave above you in the south of the camp. Head through this short cave and bring Gautstafr to the springs.

His wife, Cliodhna, will appear to thank you for helping her husband. She will reveal herself as the Magick Archer Maister, and as a reward she will teach you the Magick Archer vocation, as well as giving you the Spellbow’s Paradox, an item which teaches the ultimate weapon skill for the Magick Archer, Martyr’s Bolt.

Be aware that Magick Archer is one vocation that can only be used by the Arisen. If you were hoping to give one of your Pawns the Magick Archer vocation, your allies will just have to make do with either ranging or magic, not both.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Magick Archer skills

Here is a list of all the weapon skills for the Magick Archer:

Weapon SkillCost (Dcp)
Frostseeker BoltFree
Frosthunter Bolt1000
Irradiant Orb200
Candescent Orb1000
Ricochet Seeker300
Ricochet Hunter1300
Sedative Bolt300
Soporific Bolt1000
Flamefang Arrow450
Blazefang Arrow2000
Hailstone Bolt700
Arctic Bolt2000
Sparkchain Stake1100
Boltchain Stake2500
Sagittate Downpour1600
Sagittate Avalanche3000
Remedy Arrow200
Recovery Arrow1300
Vimtaking Arrow450
Lifetaking Arrow1600
Bartizan1800
Fortalice2500
Martyr’s BoltN/A (Maister’s Skill)
List of available weapon skills for Magick Archer in Dragon’s Dogma 2

Here is a list of all the core skills for the Magick Archer:

Core SkillsCost (Dcp)
Climatic Arrow150
Scopic Sight250
Tracker’s Sight400
Protracting Arrow600
List of available core skills for Magick Archer in Dragon’s Dogma 2

That’s it for how to unlock the Magick Archer in Dragon’s Dogma 2. If you’re after some more vocations, we have guides on how to unlock the Warfarerhow to unlock the Trickster, and how to unlock the Mystic Spearhand vocations too, so check them out.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Magick Archer – FAQ

How do you unlock the Magick Archer ultimate skill in Dragon’s Dogma 2?

You can unlock the ultimate skill at the same time you get the class. If you aren’t given the skill scroll then speak with the NPC a second time.

Is Magick Archer the most powerful class in Dragon’s Dogma 2?

Yes. In terms of DPS, the Magick Archer class has the highest damage output.

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Dragon’s Dogma 2

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X
  • Genre(s): Action, Action RPG, Adventure, RPG
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