What happens with a pawn’s inventory when you dismiss them in Dragon’s Dogma 2

In Dragon's Dogma 2, managing your pawn's inventory is crucial, especially when you decide to dismiss them. Let's delve into what happens to the items in a pawn's inventory upon their dismissal and how you can ensure you don't lose valuable resources.

Do you get items back when you dismiss a pawn in Dragon's Dogma 2?

When you decide to dismiss a pawn in Dragon's Dogma 2, it's important to know that any items in their inventory will leave with them. This means that if you don't manually retrieve the items you want to keep, they will be lost once the pawn is dismissed. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of the process and implications:

• Manual Retrieval: Before dismissing a pawn, ensure you manually transfer any items you wish to keep from their inventory to yours. This action must be done every time you plan to release a pawn to avoid losing items they carry.
• Item Loss: If you dismiss a pawn without transferring their items, those items will be permanently lost. They do not return to your inventory or appear elsewhere in the game. They simply vanish along with the pawn.
• Gifts to Hired Pawns: Items given to hired pawns as gifts are an exception. These items will not return to you upon the pawn's dismissal, as they are intended to be gifts to the player who owns the hired pawn.
• Valuable Items: Be particularly careful with valuable items or equipment. Always double-check the pawn's inventory for any rare or crucial items before deciding to dismiss them.
• Rehiring Pawns: Once a pawn is dismissed and leaves with items, rehiring them to retrieve those items is not an option. The dismissal process is final, and any items not manually reclaimed will be considered lost.

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How to get your items back after dismissing a pawn in Dragon's Dogma 2

To get your stuff back after dismissing a pawn in Dragon's Dogma 2, check your storage box at the closest Inn. Your items should get transported back to the chest from your dismissed pawn's possession. This was confirmed by my colleague who's playing the game on PC, but it didn't work for me on PS5, which leads me to believe there's a bug in the game. As a preventive, you should always remove any items from a pawn's inventory before dismissing them just to be on the safe side.

How to manage inventory in Dragon's Dogma 2

Conduct periodic inventory checks as part of your regular routine in managing your pawn, particularly before embarking on important game events or considering swapping pawns. Ensure your pawn's inventory remains organized and concise to minimize the chances of unintentionally losing items when dismissing them. Incorporate transferring items to storage as a routine practice before dismissing your pawn.

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