Dungeon Siege II party size: Mercenary, Veteran, Elite and inn upgrades
Understand party limits, purchased slots and why pets compete with recruitable characters.
Edition covered
The 2005 base campaign on PC. Three gallery images are publisher screenshots; the fourth is publisher promotional artwork. Broken World adds classes and content that are outside these base-game guides.
Buy capacity from the innkeeper
The campaign does not automatically fill every possible slot as soon as a recruit appears. Visit an inn to increase party capacity, then add companions or pets to the available positions.
| Difficulty | Maximum members | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Mercenary | 4 | Player, companions and pets |
| Veteran | 5 | Player, companions and pets |
| Elite | 6 | Player, companions and pets |
| Available slots | Purchased through innkeeper | Still limited by the active difficulty |
Difficulty sets the upper limit
Mercenary supports four party members, Veteran five and Elite six. These totals include the player character and pets; they are not a count of extra companions beside the hero.
| Role | Example | Why it earns a slot |
|---|---|---|
| Melee | Lothar | Holds enemies close |
| Ranged | Deru or Vix | Attacks from behind the front line |
| Nature Magic | Taar | Healing and party support |
| Combat Magic | Finala | Offensive spells and curses |
Choose a role for each slot
A Nature Mage with healing in an autocast slot often provides more sustained value than another damage dealer in an already offensive group. Replace redundant roles before abandoning essential support.
Use reserves for personal quests
Store spare companions through the inn system and bring the relevant ally for their quest. Transfer shared equipment deliberately when changing the lineup.
Store spare companions through the inn system and bring the relevant ally for their quest. Transfer shared equipment deliberately when changing the lineup.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Dungeon Siege II publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Gas Powered Games publisher manual | store.steampowered.com |