Dragon’s Dogma 2: Accessing High Chests Guide

In the expansive world of Dragon’s Dogma 2, treasure chests perched on impossible ledges and high platforms taunt players with promises of rare gear and resources. These elevated caches are not mere decorations; they hold weapons, armor, and curatives vital for survival against goblins, harpies, and dragons. Unlike ground-level finds, reaching them demands creativity, leveraging your Arisen’s abilities and clever Pawn usage. This guide explores every reliable method, from basic environmental tricks to vocation-specific skills, ensuring you never leave loot behind.

Why Elevated Chests Matter in Your Adventure

Treasure chests in Dragon’s Dogma 2 are finite rewards, opening only once per playthrough and adding items directly to your inventory— even if a Pawn grabs them first. High-placed ones often contain vocation-specific gear like early Warrior weapons or Sorcerer tomes, giving you an edge in tough quests around Vernworth or Melve. Missing them means backtracking later or relying on merchants at inflated prices. With the game’s emphasis on exploration, mastering vertical access turns frustrating dead-ends into triumphant hauls.

Common spots include rocky outcrops west of Vernworth near harpy towers, forested cliffs, and ruined towers. Pawns excel here, autonomously spotting and opening chests during group scouting, making diverse party setups ideal for thorough sweeps.

Core Methods for Reaching Elevated Chests

Accessing high chests boils down to three pillars: Pawn teamwork, vocation skills, and monster-assisted climbs. Each suits different playstyles and progression stages, with early unlocks available shortly after leaving the tutorial area.

Pawn-Assisted Boosts: The Universal Starter Technique

No skills required— just command your Pawns strategically. Position a Pawn beneath the chest using ‘Go!’ then jump on their back mid-leap for extra height. This exploits Pawn AI, which reliably targets visible loot. In one example, a Pawn stacks under a low ledge, allowing the Arisen to vault up effortlessly.

• Step-by-Step: Spot the chest, issue ‘Go!’ to the nearest Pawn.
• Time your jump as they settle—aim for shoulders or head.
• Chain jumps if multiple Pawns are present for higher reaches.

This method shines in open areas like the watchtower rocks outside Vernworth, where single leaps suffice. Drawback: Imprecise for narrow ledges, but free and always available.

Springboard and Launchboard: Fighter’s Power Launch

Fighters unlock Springboard at Vocation Rank 3, evolving to Launchboard later—perfect for propelling Pawns upward. Equip a shield, target a Pawn, and activate to fling them skyward; they’ll grab the chest autonomously.

Visit any Guild Hall (Melve Inn or Vernworth below Shakir’s) to assign skills and switch vocations. Pawns handle the loot grab reliably, even on monsters or doors. Combine with Pawn boosts for ultra-high spots.

Concussive Step/Leap: Thief’s Solo Verticality

Thieves get Concussive Step at Rank 3, a self-launch exceeding normal jumps without Pawn dependency. Dash forward and upward, chaining for distance and height—ideal for solo runs or when Pawns falter.

• Pros: Independent, covers horizontal gaps.
• Cons: Slightly lower max height than Launchboard.

Switch vocations at Guild Halls for hybrid approaches: Fighter for Pawn sends, Thief for personal climbs.

Advanced Vocation Tactics for Precision Access

Beyond basics, vocations offer tailored solutions. Mages cast Levitate, a double-jump spell granting controlled ascent—leap from mid-height surfaces for chest-level hover. It’s subtle but precise, perfect for cluttered ruins.

Warriors wield Launch Ladder akin to Springboard, requiring shields and Pawns but excelling on ladders or wide platforms. For imbalanced parties, hire Pawns with complementary skills via Riftstones—search for ‘Fighter Springboard’ inclinations.

Environmental and Monster Exploits

No skills? Lure harpies with bait near the chest, grapple their legs during flight for a wild ride upward. Thrashing limits control, but it works in pinches around harpy nests west of Vernworth.

Other tricks: Stack crates or climb sequential ledges, as in early secret chest paths requiring full loops around structures. Scout with full parties—Pawns auto-loot, preventing misses.

Regional Hotspots and Chest Hunting Strategies

Vermund teems with elevated prizes. West of Vernworth, a tall rock by the harpy tower holds prime gear—use Springboard Pawns despite initial failures. Forested paths to Melve feature cliff chests reachable via Concussive chains.

1. Preparation: Stock curative powders, hire vertical-skilled Pawns.
2. Scouting: Use ‘Search!’ commands in suspicious areas.
3. Execution: Test methods iteratively—Pawns first, skills second.

Post-opening, chests vanish permanently, so prioritize. NG+ doesn’t refresh them, cementing early mastery.

Optimizing Your Pawn Party for Loot Maximization

Pawns are your vertical MVPs. Inclination toward ‘Explorer’ or ‘Utilitarian’ prioritizes spotting and grabbing. Main Pawn as Fighter with Springboard complements rented Thieves/Mages. Rotate via Rift for skill coverage—check Pawn knowledge sharing for efficiency.

Pro Tip: In dangerous zones, send Pawns ahead—they tank falls and aggro, opening chests safely.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I unlock vocation skills like Springboard?

Level to Rank 3 in the Vocation at a Guild Hall, then purchase and assign.

Can Pawns open chests without me?

Yes, items auto-add to inventory—ideal for risky heights.

What’s the best vocation for high chests?

Thief for solo, Fighter for teams—hybrid via Guild switches.

Do chests respawn?

No, one-time per playthrough.

How to reach Vernworth watchtower chest?

Springboard a Pawn or harpy grapple.

Conclusion: Elevate Your Loot Game

With these techniques, Dragon’s Dogma 2’s skies hold no secrets. Practice in safe zones like Melve outskirts, then conquer Vermund’s peaks. Your upgraded arsenal awaits—happy hunting, Arisen.