One thing about Dragon's Dogma 2 that some players aren't prepared for is its lack of convenient Fast Travel systems, especially for a modern open-world game. But in addition to taking Oxcarts from one location to another, players can get items that allow them to essentially place custom Fast Travel points out in the world.
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In Dragon's Dogma 2 Portcrystals are relatively rare items, but once acquired, they let players do exactly this. When used, a Portcrystal serves as a Fast Travel point wherever it was set to – this guide explains exactly how to use Portcrystals, and where some of the best Portcrystal placement locations are in Dragon's Dogma 2.
How To Place Portcrystals in Dragon's Dogma 2
To place a Portcrystal, you must be in an area where the game will allow its placement, like just outside city gates or in the open world somewhere. Open up your inventory, scroll down to the item in your All tab, and select it. Accept the prompt that appears, and the menu should simply close as your character places the Portcrystal on the ground.
After using a Portcrystal, you can teleport back to the point you set it to by using a Ferrystone. Unfortunately, you can't scroll over to the Portcrystal's location on the world map and press an input to quickly travel to it – you must use a Ferrystone from your inventory, which brings up a map that highlights all of your active Portcrystals.
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Essentially, Portcrystals allows players to set a custom Fast Travel point, but they still require one Ferrystone to travel to. Custom Portcrystal locations can be set virtually anywhere in the open world, and they can save tremendous travel time when placed optimally.
Best Portcrystal Placement Locations in DD2
After acquiring your first Portcrystal, don't be too hasty to place it. These items are very limited in number, so it's not a good idea to place them in random locations – only eight can be acquired in-game, though more can be purchased from the Dragon's Dogma 2 MTX store.
These eight locations are the best places to put Portcrystals in DD2. Bakbattahl should be your number one priority for Portcrystal placement because it does not have one, despite its size and importance in the story. All other locations listed below are recommended for the sake of convenience.
- Bakbattahl
- Dragonforge Cave
- Volcanic Island Camp
- Sacred Arbor
- Checkpoint Rest Town
- Nameless Village
- Melve
Your priorities should be Bakbattahl, the Dragonforge Cave, and the Volcanic Island Camp. All other locations are not necessarily difficult to get to, but the Arisen can save a lot of travel time by placing one there at some point in their journey.
There are a few locations in the game that have Portcrystals naturally, like Harve Village and Vernworth, so be sure to check your map and make sure you aren't close to another Portcrystal before placing one in a location not listed above.
Dragon's Dogma 2
- Released
- March 22, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
- Engine
- RE Engine
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
