All Portcrystal Locations and Where to Place Them

Discover all Portcrystal locations in Dragon's Dogma 2 and learn the best spots to place your custom ones for efficient travel across Vermund and Battahl.

Alright, let's talk about Portcrystals in Dragon's Dogma 2. These things are super important for getting around quickly, especially since the world is pretty massive. Some are already placed for you, but the ones you get later? You get to decide where they go. Think of them as your personal fast travel points, but you've gotta be smart about where you drop 'em.

First off, you'll find a couple of static Portcrystals right off the bat. There's one smack in the middle of Vernworth, the capital, which is super convenient. You'll also find one in Harve Village. Just touching these will activate them, so keep an eye out when you're exploring those areas.

Now, for the Portcrystals you get later – these are the ones you place yourself. You'll snag these from completing quests, finding them in chests, or sometimes from merchants. The game gives you a few, and you'll want to use them strategically because they aren't exactly falling from the sky. Here are the key spots where you'll definitely want to consider placing one:

• Bakbattahl: This is a major city you'll be returning to a lot, and surprisingly, it doesn't have a pre-placed Portcrystal. Seriously, drop one right in the center of the city as soon as you can. It'll save you so much backtracking.
• Volcanic Island Camp: Way down south, this area is crucial, but also a trek to get to. Placing a Portcrystal here makes life infinitely easier for exploring the southern reaches.
• Drabnir's Grotto (Western Side): Getting to the southwest of Battahl can be a real pain, involving navigating some nasty terrain. Dropping a Portcrystal on the western side of this dungeon will give you a much-needed shortcut for that whole region.
• Mountain Shrine: This spot in the far north is important for a few reasons – it's near the Misty Marshes and it's where you'll find the Sphinx. Plus, there isn't a great Portcrystal covering the northern part of Vermund, so this location helps bridge that gap and makes exploring the north much more manageable.

So, to recap the best custom placements: Bakbattahl, the Mountain Shrine, the Volcanic Island Camp, and the western side of Drabnir’s Grotto. These will cover the most important, and often most inconvenient, areas.

Getting More Portcrystals

You're probably wondering where to get more of these handy items. Keep an eye out for these sources:

• Bay Wayside Shrine: Located in Vermund, this is a good spot to check.
• Brant's Quests: Completing certain quests for Brant, usually picked up at the Inn in Vernworth, can reward you with Portcrystals.
• Griffin Nest: South of the Misty Marshes, there's a Griffin nest. If you can take down the Griffin there, you might find a Portcrystal. It involves climbing up the mountainside just south of the Marshes.

Remember, these aren't super common, so always think twice before placing one. Don't just plop it down anywhere! The good news is that when you finish the game and start New Game Plus, all the Portcrystals you've collected and placed will carry over. So, the more you find and strategically place in your first playthrough, the better off you'll be for the next one.