Dragon’s Dogma has always been home to fearsome beasts.

Itis the series' calling card.

Climbing an awe-inspiring monster while it tries to shake free of you is a tremendous feeling.

A Griffin seen flying through the sky in Dragon’s Dogma 2

Here’s how to kill Cyclops in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

InDragon’s Dogma 2, these battles are madeall the more magnificent.

The risks are much higher, though the feeling of satisfaction all the greater.

Player Arisen facing down an armored Cyclops as its swinging its club towards them in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

One of the most terrifying of these monsters is the Griffin, capable of swooping in at any moment.

Keep your eyes to the sky (and this guide) to verify a Griffin never catches you unawares.

General Strategies Against Griffins

In many ways, Griffins are the mascot monsters of Dragon’s Dogma.

A Griffin descending on the party from the air in Dragon’s Dogma 2

As such, check that to periodically look up so you’re not snatched unexpectedly.

This is especially true while hunting animals, asGriffins are attracted to larger corpses.

Another tactic it has while in flight is tosnatch opponents and drop them from a height.

A party of Pawns resting at camp at night in Dragon’s Dogma 2

Depending on how far they take you, this could be lethal.

The best you could hope for is that a Pawn will catch you during your fall.

This will lock you in place or even push you away if you’re light enough.

A Griffin flying overhead in Dragon’s Dogma 2 while an ogre lies dead beside the Arisen

For ill-equipped parties, this could make the Griffin an almost unassailable foe.

Too much focus on ranged attacks, and you will be pummelled on the ground.

Focus only on melee,and the Griffin will be functionally invincible in the sky.

An ogre roaring while in battle with an Arisen in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

Also of note is thatwhile on the ground, the Griffin has no particular weaknesses.

Due to their large size,Griffins can also effectively control a crowd.

Ice can also effectively slow them down, though this will not affect their ability to fly.

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Tarring arrows are also helpful in setting its wings on fire.

However, there are methods that can be used to lure them in.

First is the simple act of firing an arrow at them.

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Another method involves Oxen.