Sidekicks

Learn how to recruit Mirke, Konstanten, Ydwin, and Fassina in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. Discover their best class builds and roles.

Sidekicks are recruitable NPCs in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire who are less developed than companions. They may be integral to specific sidequests but do not have companion quests or participate in the party relationship system. Recruiting the first five sidekicks awards the 'Recruiter' trophy.

Mirke

You will meet Mirke in Deadlight Court after dealing with Benweth. She can be recruited as a single-class Monk, a Brawler (Fighter / Monk), or a Shadowdancer (Monk / Streetfighter). The Fighter/Monk combination offers extra resilience.

Race: Hearth Orlan (Minor Threat)
Culture: Príncipi sen Patrena
Background: Raider
Classes: Brawler (Fighter / Monk)
Role: Melee Attacker
Attributes: MIG: 13, CON: 16, DEX: 10, PER: 14, INT: 11, RES: 14
Proficiencies: Dagger, Stiletto

Level-up Bonuses:

• Lvl 1: Constant Recovery; Knock Down; Transcendent Suffering; Force of Anguish
• Lvl 2: Disciplined Barrage
• Lvl 3: Swift Strikes
• Lvl 4: Fighter Stances; Lesser Wounds
• Lvl 5: Two Weapon Style
• Lvl 6: Confident Aim
• Lvl 7: Disciplined Strikes; Swift Flurry
• Lvl 8: Rapid Recovery
• Lvl 9: Efficient Anguish
• Lvl 10: Charge; Duality of Mortal Presence
• Lvl 11: Thunderous Blows
• Lvl 12: Vigorous Defense
• Lvl 13: Armored Grace; Enervating Blows
• Lvl 14: Unbending
• Lvl 15: Weapon Specialization
• Lvl 16: Clear Out; Iron Wheel
• Lvl 17: Refreshing Defense
• Lvl 18: Superior Deflection
• Lvl 19: Unbending Trunk; Heartbeat Drumming
• Lvl 20: Unbreakable

Konstanten

Konstanten is found on the second floor of The Wild Mare. You can persuade him to quit his job by asking if he's happy. He can be recruited as a Skald, a Barbarian, or a Howler (Barbarian / Skald). His low INT makes him less ideal as a Chanter. The Howler multiclass is suggested.

Race: Mountain Dwarf (Hale and Hearty)
Culture: The Dyrwood
Background: Drifter
Classes: Howler (Barbarian / Skald)
Role: Melee Attacker, Disabler, Support
Attributes: MIG: 15, CON: 17, DEX: 12, PER: 11, INT: 10, RES: 13
Proficiencies: Battle Axe, Mace

Level-up Bonuses:

• Lvl 1: Carnage; Barbaric Yell; Come, Come Soft Winds of Death; The Thunder Rolled Like Waves on Black Seas
• Lvl 2: Blooded
• Lvl 3: Frenzy
• Lvl 4: Thick Skinned; White Worms Writhed in the Belly of the Dead
• Lvl 5: Two-handed Style
• Lvl 6: And Hel Hyraf Crashed Upon the Shield
• Lvl 7: Bloody Slaughter; Reny Daret's Ghost Spake, "I'll Catch You, Ben Fidel"
• Lvl 8: Barbaric Blow
• Lvl 9: The Shield Cracks
• Lvl 10: Spirit Frenzy; The Long Night's Drink Birthed the Revenge of Morning
• Lvl 11: Bloodlust
• Lvl 12: The Silver Knights' Shields Broke Both Arrow and Blade
• Lvl 13: Barbaric Smash; Ben Fidel's Neck Was Exposed
• Lvl 14: Interrupting Blows
• Lvl 15: Leap
• Lvl 16: Brute Force; So Singt Thy Biting Winds o' Old Nary
• Lvl 17: Old Slec Would Not Rest 'til His Hunger Was Slated
• Lvl 18: Threatening Presence
• Lvl 19: Blood Thirst; Called to His Bidding, the Ancient Instruments of Death
• Lvl 20: Spirit Tornado

Konstanten has a slow start due to initial abilities. Synergies exist between Barbarian and Skald classes, benefiting from critical hits and specific chants. Pairing this combo with the Morning Star modal is recommended.

Ydwin

Ydwin can be found on the roof of the Spire of the Soul Seers in The Sacred Stair. Recruit her by speaking about her work and asking about her interest in field study. She can be built as a Cipher, a Rogue, or a Mindstalker (Cipher / Rogue). The Mindstalker build excels at debuffing enemies and generating Focus.

Race: Pale Elf (Elemental Endurance)
Culture: The White That Wends
Background: Scientist
Classes: Mindstalker (Cipher / Rogue)
Role: Disabler
Attributes: MIG: 10, CON: 10, DEX: 15, PER: 15, INT: 16, RES: 12
Proficiencies: Dagger, Rapier

Level-up Bonuses:

• Lvl 1: Mind Wave; Escape
• Lvl 2: Soul Shock
• Lvl 3: Iron Will
• Lvl 4: Psychovampiric Shield; Two-handed Style
• Lvl 5: Mind Blades
• Lvl 6: Draining Whip
• Lvl 7: Blinding Strike; Puppet Master
• Lvl 8: Hammering Thoughts
• Lvl 9: Bear's Fortitude
• Lvl 10: Silent Scream; Dirty Fighting
• Lvl 11: Confounding Blind
• Lvl 12: Recall Agony
• Lvl 13: Borrowed Instinct; Deep Wounds
• Lvl 14: Ringleader
• Lvl 15: Echoing Shield
• Lvl 16: Amplified Wave; Slippery Mind
• Lvl 17: Disintegration
• Lvl 18: Empty Soul
• Lvl 19: Ancestor's Memory; Deathblows
• Lvl 20: The Complete Self

Ydwin has a respectable stat distribution. While her low Might limits offensive ability damage, her Accuracy is decent. The combination of Psychovampiric Shield and Mind Blades is a strong opening. Her starting weapon proficiencies are suboptimal for a Rogue's Full Attacks; consider giving her Quarterstaff proficiency or a ranged weapon like an Arbalest.

Fassina

Fassina will join after you have completed the Archmage's Vault.