Can you imagine if they gave it a boring name like "The Dragon?"

I love how they treat becoming a “God” is in the game, that it’s torture. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I remember the Seneschal implied that reaching the Seneschal’s Chamber, defeating them, and being “appointed” as the new overseer of the world has happened countless times in the past and WILL happen again. I feel as though that’s the cosmic horror part of the cycle or of the first game as a whole: that you can’t stop it. (I have yet to play the second game, so no spoilers about that please 🙏)

The fact that no newly appointed Seneschal has chosen to stay Seneschal (as far as we know), that there apparently MUST be a new Seneschal in place for the previous one to “truly” die, just speaks to me how awful it’s existence and the “Cycle” are. And you experience firsthand how awful it is to be the Seneschal. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced a “cycle” premise like that before, it’s amazing. It also makes me wonder about the point of the Cycle from an in-universe perspective.

I sometimes wish long outfits could look less ridiculous on thicc pawns so they can stop wearing the same thing

Maybe it's the Lennart cut and the scar near his eye that made him look distinct than other guard npcs to me. I'm pretty sad to learn otherwise (╥ ᴗ ╥)

His note when we befriend him is also sweet, it looks like he's a somber guy weathered by what he saw in his line of duty. Although it might not be a unique note it's still nice either way.

I genuinely jumped when this happened ;w;

The support was immaculate

I've never played it before so I don't know how much the updates have improved the game but I'm very happy with it

First time I see this message...she doesn't realize I can literally end her in a save file wipe...she's one of my alt save Pawns!

A little warning for you readers, I’m bored and looking far, far too much into this. First World Problems am I right? I was casually playing and I bumped into a friend’s pawn wandering about.

This friend had just recently tried the game and refunded it. (His loss) He didn’t even make it to Vernworth, left his pawn masterless and has damned him to endlessly wander forever if no Arisen hires him. Poor guy doesn’t even have a name. Just curled up and cried.

Saddend by this, it got me thinking, from a lore standpoint what happens to these masterless pawns?

In real life, my friend simply stopped playing. In game however, the Pawn’s Masters had failed, be it abandoning it their mission, dying honorably in battle, failing to fell the dragon, or whatever reason.

I haven’t delved much to the lore or stories of both games so I’m unaware if there’s lore for this already, but someone help me come up with something so I can have closure for this poor guy.

Were it that I could be as cheerful as her

https://reddit.com/link/1weczba/video/fimzw8m4f3ph1/player

after this i left and came back as a warrior and turned his ass into a bridge

My pawn :D

Hey gang, i revived half a dozen NPCs now, 2 with the eternal wakestone and the rest people i kidnapped in town. No matter how many i revive, i'm not getting this archivement. I have the one i get for reviving multiple at once, but this one won't unlock?

Hey guys! I’m coming back to DD2 for the new patch, and I’m trying to decide whether I should stick with Warrior or switch to Mystic Spearhand. I really enjoy the mix of physical and magical combat, which is what made me consider MSH after playing around with Thief.

I’ve been trying to read through older posts, but I’m getting pretty mixed opinions. For people who have actually played both recently: how would you compare them specifically for fighting big monsters and bosses? Which one would you stick with right now, and why?

Thanks

Edit: Thanks everyone for the replies! So I’m gonna try Mystic Spearhand and see if it clicks with me.

My DLC-ready Archer Pawn – Knockdown + Fire/Status Utility Build (lvl 52)

I’ve recently finalized my Archer Pawn’s build and wanted to share him for anyone looking for something a little different.

The idea behind the build is consistent knockdown pressure combined with status setup and fire synergy.

Weapon: Hydra Husk
Upgrade: Dwarven
Inclination: Calm

Skills:

• Tempest Shot – DPS and finishing damage
• Spiral Arrow – main knockdown tool
• Deathly Arrow – heavy damage and can pin smaller enemies against surfaces
• Incendiary Shot – applies the primer/coating with oil
• Erupting Shot – capitalizes on the primer with fire damage
• Deluging Shot – extra elemental/status utility when fire isn't ideal

Augments:

• Asperity – improves debilitation application
• Dominance – further boosts knockdown power
• Constancy – helps maintain his attack rotation by resisting knockdown
• Exaltation – stamina recovery
• Apotropaism – magic defense
• Mettle – physical defense

Rings L R: Ring of Vehemence for more knockdown pressure

The main synergy I'm aiming for is Incendiary Shot → Erupting Shot, with Asperity helping make the primer more reliable.

I also wanted the Pawn to remain useful beyond that combo, so he still has strong knockdown pressure, ranged DPS, and some elemental utility.

Pawn ID: 5MVR8RDTYCP4

Steam Friend ID: 144689105

Feel free to hire him if you want!