Enhancements in Dragon's Dogma 2 (DD2) is a special process that players can have their Equipment go through that will improve them in a variety of ways. Initially, players can enhance their Equipment a maximum of just three times. Later on, however, a special type of Enhancement will be available for players to access which enhances their Equipment for a fourth and final time, above tier 3. Enhancements are accessible through Equipment vendors as long as they have a forge in their workstation. There are different types of Enhancements that are accessible depending on the region or area in which you have your Equipment enhanced. This page lists all the different types of Enhancements and where they can be accessed.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Enhancement Guide
Dragons Dogma 2 Styles of Smithing
When adventuring in the world of Dragon's Dogma 2, you will come across some NPCs that will be able to upgrade your equipment, namely the Blacksmiths. Each blacksmith will be a follower of one of the four different styles of smithing used in enhancement, and each one produces a different result, such as a moderate, all—around improvement, or a significant increase to Magick or might. Choose the style that is most compatible with your preferred equipment and approach to combat.
Wyrmfire Upgrade in Dragons Dogma 2
When your Weapon or Armor has reached the max level, you will be able to upgrade it further by using Wyrmslife Crystals. To upgrade this way is known as Wyrmfire, it's a style of smithing that further improves equipment enhanced three ranks or more. It will halve the weight and greatly increases their power and efficacy.
For example, Peltflayers level 3 Vermundian has 1.24 weight and 134 Strength. and Level 3 Elven has 1.24 kg Weight and 125 Strength. If players apply a wyrmfire upgrade to both of these weapons, the results will be different: Vermundian path Peltflayers final stats will be 189 Strength, while Elven will be 180 Strength. So in the case of this weapon, the flat stat increased is +55 in Strength.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Enhancements Tips
- If you have the requisite Materials at hand, you can enhance your equipment at any shop equipped with a forge. Consider enhancing your equipment according to your level and fighting style.
- There are several styles of smithing used in enhancement, and each one produces a different result, such as moderate, all-around improvement, or a significant increase to Magick or might. Choose the style that is most compatible with your preferred equipment and approach to combat.
- Players can mix different types of enhancements. For example, players can have a Weapon or a piece of Armor with the first two enhancement of a style, and apply a different one for the third one. This adds further versatility and customization to Weapons and Armor.
All Enhancement Styles & Upgrades Guide
Vermundian Style
A style of smithing common throughout Vermund. Favors a tried-and-true method that moderately enhances all attributes of a piece of equipment.
Cost: Materials & Gold
Where to get Vermundian Style Enhancements:
Blacksmiths in Vermund:
Elven Style
A style of smithing long practiced in the Sacred Arbor. Greatly increases Magick and Mag Def, but has little effect on Strength and Defense.
Cost: Materials & Gold
Where to get Elven Style Enhancements:
Blacksmiths in Sacred Arbor
Dwarven Style
A style of smithing conducted in a forge lit by lava. Imbues weapons with the ability make foes flinch, and renders armor more resistant to solid blows.
Cost: Materials & Gold
Where to get Dwarven Style Enhancements:
- Gautstafr in Volcanic Island, after completing the quest Put a Spring in Thy Step
- Brokkr's Smithy in Bakbattahl
Wyrmfire Style
A style of smithing that uses wyrmslife crystals to further improve equipment enhanced three ranks or more. Halves the weight and greatly increases efficacy.
Cost: Materials & Wyrmslife Crystals
Where to get Wyrmfire Style Enhancements:
- Only available at Bay Wayside Shrine (The Dragonforged)
Wyrmfire related Trophies in Dragon's Dogma 2
Dragon Forged
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To be able to obtain the Wyrmfire upgrade, players will have to upgrade a weapon at least three times with any of the other four smithing schools.
For easily doing this, you can do it with any of the cheap starting Weapons, since they only require common resources.
Once you have your weapon upgraded up to level three on any of the 4 smithing schools, head to The Dragonforged, the only NPC that can further upgrade your weapons with Wyrmfire. Players will encounter him during the Flickering Shadows main quest.
Unlike the other upgrades, Wyrmfire requires Wyrmslife Crystals instead of Gold or Materials.
How does Enhancement Work in Dragon's Dogma 2?
When you speak to an Equipment Vendor in the game for the very first time, you will get the tutorial for Equipment Enhancement. Most likely, this will occur in Vernworth for you as you go through the story. Enhancing Equipment will upgrade their stats, depending on the Enhancement Style you choose to go with. Each style infuses the Equipment with different boosts and even maybe a certain capability.
Each Equipment can be enhanced a total of three times normally, marked by the empty slots. It'll be up to you whether you'd want it enhanced in the same style repeatedly, or if you want them enhanced in different styles. Later on, as you progress in the game, you'll unlock the Wyrmfire Style which grants a strong boost and allows your Equipment to be enhanced for a fourth time and final time.
Anonymousis dwarven really just the best option? Why would they make all other options so weak... unless those 20 extra points in strength or magic is actually worth it... then meaning verve isn't that bad. But why not make them more distinct so you actually have a reason to go the other enhancements... just weird
- Anonymous
Dwarven style can also be done by Gautstafr at his house after you complete "Put a Spring in Thy Step". Just talk to him and he sells weapons & does weapon/armor enhancements in Dwarven style
- Anonymous
So, got some numerical data on the smithing types. I used an unupgraded Cinderspine hammer for comparison.
Verimundian gave +27 STR, +19 MAG, -.28 WGT
Battahli gave +30 STR, +10 MAG, +.29 WGT
Dwarven gave +27 STR, +19 MAG, +.29 WGT, +75 KO
Elven gave +15 STR, +21 MAG, -.28 WGT
My opinion is that if you can handle the carry weight, dwarven is the way to go. The boost to knockdown power is huge, and has the well-roundedness of verimundian smithing as well. The small bonuses of battahli and elven come at sharp costs to their neglected stats, and even if you only need one stat type for a pure physical or magic focused build, the bonus is small compared to just having more knockdown power.
- Anonymous
dwarven style is best for everything. knockdown power on weapons is HUGE and for armor aswell
- Anonymous
I feel like an argument can be made for Elven smithing with mage and sorcerer weapons. It seems like knockdown isn’t really a concern for them, and having a lighter weight and higher Magick attack seems like a better idea. Please let me know if I’m mistaken, because I am just spitballing based on the numbers.
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