A breakdown of the best Magick Archer skills and vocation leveling progression in Dragon's Dogma 2.
Best Dragon's Dogma 2 Magick Archer Build Summary and Leveling Route
Build Summary
DPS-Support (Ranged)
The Magick Archer is best built as a primary DPS and secondary support character with enough tools to fulfill both roles effectively in the party. As with most hybrid vocations, this build is extremely skill-reliant so upgrading your maximum stamina and stamina recovery speed is crucial. Afterwards, focus on getting augments that increase DPS using magic and elemental attacks.
Vocation Leveling Route
Thief Rank 2 (Learn Subtlety) → Archer Rank 4 (Learn Endurance) → Mage Rank 9 (Learn Exaltation) → Sorcerer Rank 8 to 9 (Catalysis, and Sagacity) → Magick Archer Rank 8 (Learn Ascendancy)
Vocation Unlock Conditions
Vocation |
How to Unlock |
Thief |
Unlocked at the start of the game or at Vocation Guild. |
Archer
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Unlocked at the start of the game or at Vocation Guild. |
Mage |
Mage |
Sorcerer |
Unlocked by clearing Side Quest: Vocation Frustration at Vernworth Vocation Guild.
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Magick Archer |
Unlocked by clearing Side Quest: Put a Spring in Thy Step in Volcanic Island.
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Best Dragon's Dogma 2 Magick Archer Skills
Best Weapon Skills
Weapon Skill |
Details |
Frosthunter Bolt |
- Effects: An advanced form of Frostseeker Bolt that extends the effect’s duration.
- Usage: Staple Magick Archer offensive skill to reliably damage even highly mobile enemies.
- How to Unlock: Magick Archer Rank 4 (1,000 Dcp)
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Recovery Arrow |
- Effects: An advanced form of Remedy Arrow that requires less time to charge.
- Usage: Emergency revive skill to use on allies who are knocked out.
- How to Unlock: Magick Archer Rank 7 (2,000 Dcp)
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Ricochet Hunter |
- Effects: An advanced form of Ricochet Seeker that extends the duration of the magickal arrow’s effect.
- Usage: Strong offensive tool when fighting in closed spaces.
- How to Unlock: Magick Archer Rank 5 (1,300 Dcp)
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Blazefang Arrow |
- Effects: An advanced form of Flamefang Arrow with an extended effective range.
- Usage: Staple offensive skill for dealing massive damage on a single target.
- How to Unlock: Magick Archer Rank 7 (2,000 Dcp)
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Best Core Skills
Core Skill |
Details |
Scopic Sight |
- Effects: Extends lock-on range when using Pinpoint Volley or Rivet Shot.
- Usage: Grants increased attack range.
- How to Unlock: Magick Archer Rank 2 (250 Dcp)
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Tracker’s Sight |
- Effects: Increases the maximum number of lock-on targets when using Pinpoint Volley or Rivet Shot.
- Usage: Increases mob-clearing and crowd control potential.
- How to Unlock: Magick Archer Rank 3 (400 Dcp)
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Climactic Arrow |
- Effects: Increases harm inflicted with Pinpoint Volley and Rivet Shot if loosed the instant the bow is fully drawn.
- Usage: Good damage buff for timing shots when at exact moment of reaching fully-drawn threshold.
- How to Unlock: Magick Archer Rank 1 (150 Dcp)
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Best Augment Skills
Core Skill |
Details |
Subtlety |
- Effects: Decreases the likelihood of being targeted by foes.
- Usage: Grants increased survivability.
- How to Unlock: Thief Rank 2 (300 Dcp)
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Endurance |
- Effects: Increases your maximum Stamina.
- Usage: Grants increased use of skills and other stamina-consuming moves.
- How to Unlock: Archer Rank 4 (900 Dcp)
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Exaltation |
- Effects: Augments your Stamina recovery speed.
- Usage: Grants shortened downtime when low on stamina.
- How to Unlock: Mage Rank 9 (5,000 Dcp)
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Catalysis |
- Effects: Increases damage dealt when exploiting a hostile target’s elemental weakness.
- Usage: Maximizes damage when targeting enemies with elements they are weak to, very effective against bosses.
- How to Unlock: Sorcerer Rank 8 (3,000 Dcp)
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Sagacity |
- Effects: Augments your Magick.
- Usage: Grants increased DPS with spells.
- How to Unlock: Sorcerer Rank 9 (5,000 Dcp)
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Ascendancy |
- Effects: Augments the Strength and Magick of pawns in your party.
- Usage: Grants party higher DPS across different vocations.
- How to Unlock: Magick Archer Rank 8 (3,000 Dcp)
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