The Warrior is a blade expert.— Dragon Quest VII
The Warrior is a vocation in the Dragon Quest series.
Warriors typically have high HP, Strength, and Resilience, but low Agility, and also possess no magical capability whatsoever.
Description[]
Warriors typically have high HP, Strength, and Vitality stats, but low Agility. They also have no magical ability whatsoever. The Warrior is most useful in "full-out" brawls, when the only chance to defeat monsters is to knock them out as fast as possible, before they have the chance to knock the player out.
Appearances[]
Main games[]
Dragon Quest III[]
Unlike the other titles that came after, in Dragon Quest III, Warriors, similarly to Martial Artists, did not naturally learn any type of spell or skill, being strictly restricted to the simple "Attack" option; unlike Martial Artists however, Warriors did not have an increased critical hit ratio. Their single advantage is the ability to equip the most heavy of armors and most weapons, further boosting their natural high Strength, HP and Defence, although their Speed is the lowest of all vocations. Overall, however, a natural Warrior, who lacks any other extra ability from other vocations, is often the lesser choice to a likewise unaltered Martial Artist, who deals critical hits more often, is cheaper to maintain, and is faster, if perhaps less resilient.
Dragon Quest VI[]
Stat Changes[]
| Statistics | Change |
|---|---|
| Strength | +10% |
| Agility | -35% |
| Wisdom | -30% |
| Max. HP | +10% |
| Max. MP | -60% |
Abilities[]
| Level | Title | Learns | Battles Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruffian | - | 1 | |
| 2 | Skirmisher | Psyche Up | 10 | |
| 3 | Swashbuckler | - | 20 | |
| 4 | Veteran | Double-Edged Slash | 35 | |
| 5 | Captain | Mercurial Thrust | 55 | |
| 6 | Expert Fencer | Frenzy | 85 | |
| 7 | Elite Blade | Falcon Slash | 115 | |
| 8 | Sword Lord | Hatchet Man | 150 |
Dragon Quest VII[]
Stat Changes[]
| Statistics | Change |
|---|---|
| Strength | +10% |
| Agility | -35% |
| Guard | -/+0% |
| Intelligence | -30& |
| Appearance | -/+0% |
| Max. HP | +10% |
| Max. MP | -60% |
Abilities[]
| Level | Title (PSX/3DS) | Learns (PSX/3DS) | Battles Needed (PSX/3DS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beginner / Ruffian | n/a | n/a |
| 2 | Novice / Skirmisher | PsycheUp / Focus Strength | 10 / 5 |
| 3 | Soldier | n/a | 10 |
| 4 | Guardsman / Veteran | SquallHit / Mercurial Thrust | 15 / 18 |
| 5 | Veteran / Captain | n/a / Rude Awakening | 20 / 28 |
| 6 | Warmonger / Expert Fencer | DrakSlash / Wing-Clipper | 20 / 38 |
| 7 | Elite / Elite Blade | n/a / Dragon Slash | 30 / 53 |
| 8 | General / Sword Lord | EvilSlash / Hatchet Man | 25 / 78 |
Hybrid Abilities[]
| Hybrid | Learn |
|---|---|
| Bard | WarSong |
| Dancer | SwordDanc |
| Jester | Confuhit |
| Mariner | BirdSlash |
| Shepherd | Mineuchi |
| Thief | ThiefHit |
Usefulness[]
After the events in Alltrades Abbey, the warrior is a useful class to become because of the strength increase that it affords. Among the skills that the warrior learns, Hatchet Man is by far the most useful. Although it misses half the time, when it does connect, it is a critical hit, making short work of metal monsters like the Metal slime. The Drake Slash is also good for dragon bosses that the player encounters.
For hybrid skills, the two most useful ones are Sword Dance, which requires both a mature warrior and a mature Dancer, and Thief Hit, which requires a mature warrior and a mature Thief. Sword Dance attacks four times with 75 percent power, making useful for boss fights as it is like attack for 300 percent power. It is also the most cost effective skill in the game as it doesn't require any MP to use. Thief Hit is useful because it steals from enemies, making it a nice skill to have if the player is looking for a particular item. However, the chance of stealing is rather low.
Regarding evolution, the Warrior can combine the mastered Mage class and become an Armamentalist, which has access to some elemental slashes. The Warrior can also combine the mastered the Martial Artist class and become a Gladiator. The Gladiator has stronger attacks including Multifists. After the Dragoon class is mastered, the Gladiator can then become a Champion as long as the Paladin class is also mastered. The Champion has Twin Swords, Swords and Shields, and Axes.ral powerful attacks culminating with Blade of Ultimate Power, a must for beating the final bosses in the game.
Dragon Quest IX[]
The Warrior Class is available at the start of the game and has the unique skillset 'Courage'. They can equip swords, spears, knives, and shields, as well as most heavy armor. Their 'coup de grâce' ability is "Critical Claim" which makes the next attack critical without fail.
Courage[]
| Points | Name |
|---|---|
| 8 | Whipping Boy |
| 16 | Natural Strength +10 |
| 28 | Whistle |
| 40 | Natural Resilience +20 |
| 48 | Body Slam |
| 56 | Natural Strength +30 |
| 70 | Morale Masher |
| 80 | Natural Resilience +40 |
| 90 | Natural Max HP +60 |
| 100 | Attack Attacker |
Dragon Quest X[]
The Warrior is one of the six starting vocations available in version 1.0 of Dragon Quest X. They can use Swords, Greatswords, Axes, Fisticuffs and Shields, each one with their own individual skill trees, with their exclusive skill tree being once again Courage (ゆうかん Yūkan). Their coup de grâce is likewise Critical Claim (会心必中) once again. With their high HP, Defense and Weight stats, their job is to push monsters away from more frail party members, even if it means they take damage in the process.
Heroes series[]
Dragon Quest Heroes II[]
Teresa and Lazarel can become Warriors from the start; once they have reached level 20 they become able to become Gladiators if also the Martial Artist vocation has reached level 20.
As a Warriors, they can equip Twin Swords, Swords and Shields, and Axes.
Other games[]
Dragon Quest of the Stars[]
A Standard Vocation which needs to be of at least level 50 to access the Battlemaster and Armamentalist Specialist Vocations.
Preferred weapon types:
Vocation Skill[]
| Lv 1 | ✠Attack Attacker Lv 1 |
| Strength +5 with preferred weapon | |
| Lv 5 | Ability CT cut 3% with preferred weapon |
| Lv 10 | ✠Attack Attacker Lv 3 |
| Lv 15 | Max HP +5 |
| Lv 20 | ✠Charge Break Lv 1 |
| Lv 25 | Strength +5 with preferred weapon |
| Lv 30 | ✠Charge Break Lv 3 |
| Lv 35 | Resilience +5 |
| Lv 40 | ✠Attack Attacker Lv 5 |
| Lv 45 | Strength +5 with preferred weapon |
| Lv 50 | ✠Charge Break Lv 5 |
| Lv 55 | Ability CT cut 3% with preferred weapon |
| Lv 60 | ✠Attack Attacker Lv 7 |
Vocation Bonus[]
For associated Specialist Vocations
| Lv 50 | 🔰Warrior's Essence |
| Lv 60 | Max HP +10 |
| Lv 70 | Charge Crash Tricks (Low) (Battlemaster) / Magic Flurry Tricks (Low) (Armamentalist) with preferred weapon |
| Lv 80 | Strength +5 with preferred weapon |
| Lv 90 | Charge Crash Tricks (Battlemaster) / Magic Flurry Tricks (Armamentalist) with preferred weapon |
| Lv 99 | Luck +5 |
Dragon Quest Walk[]
Warrior is one of the base vocations, available from the start.
Preferred weapon types:
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai - A Hero's Bonds[]
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Dragon Quest Champions[]
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Dragon Quest Rivals[]
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Notable Warriors[]
- Optional party members in Dragon Quest III
- Daisy, a character from Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel.
- Ragnar McRyan is a soldier (兵士, heishi)
- Yangus, who functions as a hybrid between a Thief and a Warrior.
- Aquila
- Hendrik
- Maam was a Warrior Priest
- Hyunckel is a warrior, previously known as the Dark Swordsman (魔剣戦士)
- Roka
Gallery[]
Other languages[]
| Other languages | |
| French | Guerrier |
| German | Krieger |
| Spanish | Guerrero |
| Latin American Spanish | Unknown |
| Italian | Guerriero |
| Dutch | Unknown |
| Norwegian | Unknown |
| Greek | Unknown |
| Portuguese | Unknown |
| Russian | Unknown |
| Chinese | Unknown |
| Korean | Unknown |
| v · e · dDragon Quest III Vocations | |
| Vocations |
Hero • Warrior • Martial Artist • Priest • Mage • Thief* • Merchant • Goof-off/Gadabout • Sage • Monster Master* |
| v · e · dDragon Quest VI Vocations | |
| Beginner Vocations |
Dancer • Gadabout • Martial Artist • Mage • Merchant • Monster Master • Priest • Thief • Warrior |
| Hybrid Vocations |
Gladiator • Armamentalist • Paladin • Ranger • Sage • Luminary • Hero |
| Secret Vocations | |
| v · e · dDragon Quest VII Vocations | |
| Basic Character Vocations |
Dancer • Jester • Martial Artist • Mage • Priest • Sailor • Shepherd • Thief • Troubadour • Warrior |
| Intermediate Character Vocations |
Gladiator • Armamentalist • Monster Masher • Paladin • Pirate • Ranger • Sage • Luminary |
| Advanced Character Vocations | |
| Beginner Monster Vocations |
Berserker • Chimaera • Goodybag • Healslime • Jawtoise • Kingfuchsia • Lips • Mandrake Major • Mimic • Notso Macho • Rockbomb • Serial Quiller • Slime • Walking Corpse |
| Intermediate Monster Classes |
Automation • Barbatos • Bone Baron • Delusionist • Dingbat • Draguar • Drake Slime • Golem • Malevolantern • Rashaverak • Seasaur • Well Wisher |
| Advanced Monster Classes |
Black Bishop • Djinn Genie • Ersatz Estark • Gigalumph • Gripevine • Platinum King Jewel • Prism Peacock • Slaughtomaton |
| v · e · dDragon Quest IX Vocations | |
| Beginner Vocations |
Warrior • Martial Artist • Priest • Mage • Thief • Minstrel |
| Unlockable Vocations |
Gladiator • Armamentalist • Ranger • Paladin • Sage • Luminary |
| v · e · dDragon Quest X Vocations | |
| Beginner Vocations |
Warrior • Martial Artist • Priest • Mage • Thief • Minstrel |
| Advanced Vocations |
Battle Master • Armamentalist • Ranger • Paladin • Sage • Superstar • Monster Master* • Item Master* • Dancer* • Fortune Teller* • Druid* • Gadabout* • Demon Swordsman* • Death Master* • Pirate* |
| Master Vocations | |
| v · e · dDragon Quest Heroes II Vocations | |
| Beginner Vocations |
Warrior • Mage • Martial Artist • Priest • Thief |
| Advanced Vocations | |
| v · e · dDragon Quest of the Stars Vocations | |
| Standard Vocations |
Warrior • Mage • Priest • Martial Artist • Merchant • Dancer • Gadabout • Sailor • Ranger |
| Specialist Vocations |
Gladiator • Battlemaster • Armamentalist • Paladin • Sage • Superstar • Pirate • Monster Master • Astronomer |
| Advanced/special Vocations |
Magical Sage • Arcana Lord • Battle King • Brave Knight • Guardian • Samurai • Space Pirate • Space-Time Mage • Star Knight • Ultra Star • Strategist • Champion • Druid |
| v · e · dDragon Quest Walk Vocations | |
| Beginner Vocations |
Warrior • Mage • Priest • Martial Artist • Thief • Dancer • Gadabout |
| Advanced Vocations |
Gladiator • Armamentalist • Ranger • Paladin • Sage • Luminary • Pirate • Monster Master |
| Special Vocations |
Champion • Archmage • High Priest • Ninja • Demon Swordsman • Guardian • Dragon • Guardian angel • Druid • Demon |
| v · e · dDragon Quest Champions Vocations | |
| Vocations |
Mage • Martial Artist • Priest • Thief • Warrior • Dancer |