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All NPCs inDD2have a hidden Affinity rating towards the player, indicating how much they like them. Depending on the NPCs, they can give the Arisen gifts or offer them discounts at their shop if they run one.
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Just like other NPCs in the game, the players' main Pawn also has an affinity rating. The only catch is that players aren’t able to give their main Pawn gifts like other NPCs, making increasing their Affinity different than the usual methods.
Updated by Matthew Schomer on July 13, 2025:This guide has been updated to include a video version (featured above.).
Dragon’s Dogma 2
How To Increase Main Pawn Affinity
There are a few ways to increase your main Pawn’sAffinity,each being on a cooldown to slow the process of maxing out that Affinity. After a battle,high-fiving your main Pawn will give them a boostin Affinity, but this can only be done when they ask for it.Talking to your main Pawnwill also increase their Affinity, even if it’s not a fully drawn-out conversation like with other NPCs.
Visiting the hot springs with your Pawn will also give them a nice boost in Affinity, andchanging their appearanceoffers the biggest boost. All of thesemethods are on a ten-minute cooldown,so trying to max out Affinity with your main Pawn will take time.
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Can You Check Affinity With Your Main Pawn
Just like with other NPCs,it’s not possible to directly check your main Pawn’s Affinitywith the player. The only tell will be that they blush when talking with the player when their Affinity is maxed out. For those who take the time to max out their main Pawn’s Affinity,thefinal cutsceneof the game will have a slight difference.This won’t be any story-altering change, but a unique difference for those who took the time to get close to their closest companion.
Your main Pawn is very customizable, starting withtheir Inclination.Changing their Inclinationto best fit their chosen Vocation can make them even more effective in combat.
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