Dragon’s Dogma 2features several currencies for players to use throughout the game. There is gold to purchase general equipment,Wyrmslife Crystal(WLC) to purchase and upgrade items from the Dragonforged, and Discipline (DCP) to purchase and upgrade skills. While each of these currencies are important, there is one more currency that many will find to be the most useful: Rift Crystals, or RC.

RC has multiple uses inDragon’s Dogma 2, but players will use it the most when hiring pawns. There are many ways for players to acquire RC, many of which may go completely unnoticed. This guide will teach players how to go about earning RC, where it can be found in the world, and the best places to use it.

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What is RC in Dragon’s Dogma 2?

RC, or Rift Crystals, are a key currency inDragon’s Dogma 2.This currency is tied directly to pawns, and nearly everything pawn-related. Here are the key points to remember about RC inDD2:

How to Get RC in Dragon’s Dogma 2

There are several ways to earnRift CrystalsinDragon’s Dogma 2. Due to the easy-to-miss nature of the notifications, many players may not even realize they are earning RC for some actions. Here are the key ways in which layers will gain Rift Crystals inDD2:

Where to Spend Rift Crystals in Dragon’s Dogma 2

Players can use Rift Crystals in two main locations: Riftstones and Pawn Guilds. There are numerous Riftstones throughout the world ofDragon’s Dogma 2, but there are two Pawn Guilds that offer very different merchandise. The details will follow below:

Where to Find Riftstones in Dragon’s Dogma 2:

There are dozens ofRiftstones in the world ofDragon’s Dogma 2.There are 23 different types of Riftstones, with each variant offering pawns with characteristics specific to that location. For example, Riftstones of Remembrance will feature pawns that you have encountered in the past.

Most of the large towns found on the map, such as Melve, feature special Riftstones that offer far more options when searching for pawns. The two main cities ofDragon’s Dogma 2feature a ‘Grand Riftstone,’ which allows access to all the various Riftstone types you have previously encountered, as well as the extended options found in town-based stones. In both Vernworth and Bakbattahl, the Grand Riftstone is found in the Pawn Guild.

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Where to Find Pawn Guilds in Dragon’s Dogma 2:

There is a Pawn Guild in both major cites. Aside from the Grand Riftstone mentioned above, each Pawn Guild features a merchant selling items for RC. The above maps show the exact location of each Pawn Guild within their respective city.

Each Pawn Guild merchant has different items for sale. The Vernworth merchant has items that deal with altering the nature of your Main Pawn’s personality, as well as the item required to alter the appearance of both the Arisen and their Main Pawn. The Bakbattahl merchant sells various dyes for altering clothing color.

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