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Dragon’s Dogma is a massive open-world game that mixes RPG elements with a robust narrative-driven story.

Player choice is paramount in how the elements of the world play out around you.

Dragon�s Dogma 2 carry weight explanation.

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Being overweight also means an increase in stamina drain and slower movement speed.

So, how the heck do you lighten this ever-growing load?

It’s extremely easy to spot them at night.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 carry weight explanation.

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I know I didn’t pick up on it right away.

I thought they were a notable rare material to be used for crafting later on.

Fear not, for their only use is to increase capacity!

Dragon’s Dogma 2 carry weight explanation.

Your pawns are sworn to carry your burdens.

After finding one, open your inventory and eat it.

You’ve now gained extra carrying capacity!

There’s no sense in holding onto all that gear yourself.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 carry weight explanation.

It’s a trek and a half, but worth the effort.

Lighten your load by spreading the joy of weight-lifting to your companions.

To do this, go into your inventory, select an item, and pick the give option.

you’ve got the option to then choose which pawn to place the item on.

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Deposit. Items. Frequently.

Leave lesser items like invaluable minerals, plants, and animal parts to the other pawns.

Otherwise, you’ll never see that staff again.

While I haven’t personally tested this with gear, I did test it using plant parts.

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Those were all gone once I dismissed the pawn.

So see to it to grab it off them before dismissing.

Then, head to an inn or your personal home, where you might deposit your gear.

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There is an NPC that players will meet once they’ve reached Battahl.

It’s located near the coastline; this character is unmissable due to story progression.

Players can also reach this place without story progression.

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However, they’ll need to make their way into Battahl.

Story-wise, players will eventually be granted access through the main gate in Check Rest Town.

Deposit items often

Maybe you don’t need to hear this, or maybe you do.

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Either way, I’m going to drill it into your head.

Do not carry them with you wherever you go.

It’s very rare that you’ll need tons of items on you as you progress through the world.

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Use your powers to take own large dragons with the help of your Pawn party members.

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