Official pawns or influencer pawns are a great way to play along with your favorite well-known personalities as a squad. One such figure is Asmongold, the popular streamer, who is available as an Official Pawn in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Capcom added influencer Pawns, and Asmon made the cut with a hilariously accurate lookalike. Here’s how you can summon Asmongold’s Pawn, what makes Official Pawns different, and how you can play with your favorite internet personality on your team.
How to Summon Asmongold in Dragon’s Dogma 2
Asmongold’s pawn is summonable on all platforms where the game is released. Here’s how to get him into your squad:
- Locate a Riftstone; these magical stones are the way to summon Pawns, and you can find them throughout the map.
- Interact with the Riftstone by selecting “Examine“.
- Go to the Rift Menu and select ‘View Unique Pawns‘ followed by ‘View Official Pawns.’
- Select Asmongold from the list of available pawns.
- Click on it and choose ‘Summon Pawn‘.
- Go close to Asmongold and ‘Hail‘ him to let him talk.
- You can now ‘Hire‘ him to bring him to your party.
There are multiple Asmon Pawns available at different levels, so even if you’re just starting, there’s likely a free version you can hire without spending Rift Crystals (RC). The high-level version, though, will cost you some crystals.
If you’ve already hired Asmongold’s pawn in Dragon’s Dogma 2 when it was available, you’re in luck. You can re-hire him anytime, even after he is no longer available to summon. Find him under options like Favorited Pawns, Friends’ Pawns, Previously Hired Pawns, or the Riftstone of Remembrance. However, it’s better to check out the status of Official Pawns because sometimes they might become unavailable or be removed from the list.
Official pawns, including Asmongold’s, come with their unique attributes:
- Their names are displayed in a different color to separate them from regular pawns.
- Their equipment and appearance are preset and not customizable.
- They are not included in some game features, such as daily and overall rankings.
- There may be a limited period during which these pawns are available for hire.
Asmongold’s Official Pawn Stats and Vocation
Asmongold is a max-level Warrior, all brawn and bravado, exactly what you’d expect from someone who once tanked a raid while half asleep on stream.
- Weapon: Wounded Heart sword
- Armor: Final Roar chestplate and Diabolic Cuisses leg armor – tanky and terrifying.
- No Headgear or Cloak: Gotta let the balding scalp breathe.
- No Rings: Minimalist fashion is the Asmon way.
Because he’s an Official Pawn, you can’t use or modify any of his gear. But that’s not necessarily a downside as he is solid out of the gate and doesn’t weigh your team down with tons of fluff. Further, with his stripped-down loadout, he’s an excellent mule for carrying heavy loot.
What Makes an Official Pawn Different?
In Dragon’s Dogma 2, while most Pawns are avatars of other players, carrying the nuances of their gameplay and strategies, Official Pawns like Asmongold’s are unique. Official Pawns like Asmongold’s are a breed apart. Crafted by Capcom in collaboration with influencers, these Pawns are not tethered to any player.
They don’t exchange gifts with anyone’s Arisen and are identified by a special color in their names. Whether you’re hiring Asmongold for his powers or simply to see how he does in a fight against a dragon, having an Official Pawn brings a unique twist to your Dragon’s Dogma 2 adventure.
Are Influencer Pawns Better Than Regular Pawns?
Not exactly, but they’re not worse either. Influencer Pawns aren’t inherently stronger, but they do come with preset gear and levels, which can be a game-changer early on. If you get a level 10 Official Pawn for free, it might trivialize some of the early combat, especially if you’re still running around with a stick and a prayer. They also don’t appear in rankings or leaderboards, and they can be removed from the game at any time. Still, they’re a fun element worth spending time on and there’s something great about going into battle flanked by someone you’ve watched rage at MMORPGs for years.
