Creating your character can be time-consuming, especially given how extensive the customization is in Dragon’s Dogma 2. While you may want to play with friends, your name may not be appropriate, and this is where monikers come into play.
Here’s everything you need to know about monikers in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: What are monikers, explained
In Dragon’s Dogma 2, monikers refer to your character’s nickname that can be used if the system detects you’ve named your Pawn or Arisen something crude or spicy. If you have a spicy name, you will still get to see it. But if you’re loading in with others, they will see your moniker.
Monikers are different from your character’s name, which you control completely. But your moniker can only be selected from a predetermined list of nicknames. For example, I may name my character after myself—Hayley, of course—and then I chose Lancellot for my moniker, because Hayley isn’t available, and sadly, neither is WizardWarlord.
The reason why you can only select monikers from a predetermined list is for player safety because not everyone wants to use or see inappropriate words, and not everyone playing Dragon’s Dogma 2 will be an adult.
So, the list of monikers contains basic, G-rated names like Lancellot and Sagitarrius, and it’s essentially CAPCOM’s way of parental controlling our character’s name. There is no way to add a moniker, even if it’s G or PG-friendly.
Bear in mind that you can’t change your monikers or your characters names, and once you choose them, you’re stuck with them until the end. So take your time when choosing your monikers.
Can Pawns have monikers in Dragon’s Dogma 2?
Yes, Pawns can have monikers. The reason why Pawns have monikers too is in case you use an inappropriate name for them. You can share your Pawns through the ID, and if their name is spicy or offensive, other players will only see their moniker. If Capcom has no issues with your Pawn’s name and moniker, other players will see both.
Are monikers important in Dragon’s Dogma 2?
From what I’ve gathered, monikers don’t have any special uses aside from it being an alternative name. NPCs don’t use it at all, not for you nor your main Pawn. This is simply another name for you and your Pawn in case Capcom’s profanity filter flags you.
