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The '''Ersatz Estark''' is a monster | The '''Ersatz Estark''' is a monster vocation that is available in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''. As the name suggests, it is superficially similar but unrelated to the [[Estark|infamous Emperor of Hell]]. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The Ersatz Estark is a | The Ersatz Estark is a purple variant of the [[Slaughtomaton]], being a powerful mechanical monster with a fearsome demonic face that wields a pair of swords. This vocation offers moderate to sharp boosts in all categories and drops in none of them. Upon mastering the vocation, characters will gain a strong resistance to all status ailments and elements. | ||
==Requirements== | ==Requirements== | ||
In order to become an Estark, a character must first master the [[Rashaverak (Vocation)|Rashaverak]] and [[Slaughtomaton (Vocation)|Slaughtomaton]] | In order to become an [[Ersatz Estark]], a character must first master the [[Rashaverak (Vocation)|Rashaverak]] and [[Slaughtomaton (Vocation)|Slaughtomaton]] vocations. Although the Ersatz Estark Heart exists in the files for the original Sony PlayStation version, it is unobtainable by normal means. In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, it became possible to acquire an Ersatz Estark Heart as a reward by creating a [[Traveller's Tablet]] with one as a boss and defeating one. | ||
===Stat Changes=== | ===Stat Changes=== | ||
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|1 | |1 | ||
|Messtark | |Messtark<br>(Bustion) | ||
|[[Lightning Slash]] | |[[Lightning Slash]] | ||
|1 | |1 | ||
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|2 | |2 | ||
|Lesstark | |Lesstark<br>(Behemoth) | ||
|[[Metal Slash]] | |[[Metal Slash]] | ||
|30 | |30 | ||
|One Enemy | |One Enemy | ||
|Pierces the defenses of [[Metal | |Pierces the defenses of [[Metal slime family|metal monsters]], does regular damage to all other enemies | ||
|0 | |0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|3 | |3 | ||
|Pestark | |Pestark<br>(Nisroc) | ||
|[[Flame Slash]] | |[[Flame Slash]] | ||
|60 | |60 | ||
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|4 | |4 | ||
|Zestark | |Zestark<br>(Mulciber) | ||
|[[Freezing Blizzard]] | |[[Freezing Blizzard]] | ||
|90 | |90 | ||
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|5 | |5 | ||
|Yestark | |Yestark<br>(Mammon) | ||
|[[Kacrackle Slash]] | |[[Kacrackle Slash]] | ||
|130 | |130 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|6 | |6 | ||
|Impresstark | |Impresstark<br>(Belial) | ||
|[[Disruptive Wave]] | |[[Disruptive Wave]] | ||
|180 | |180 | ||
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|7 | |7 | ||
|Blesstark | |Blesstark<br>(Molch) | ||
|Nothing | |Nothing | ||
|230 | |230 | ||
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|8 | |8 | ||
|Bestark | |Bestark<br>(Beelzebub) | ||
|[[Gigaslash]] | |[[Gigaslash]] | ||
|300 | |300 | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Nisroch, the title of the second tier of the PSX localization, is the name of the Assyrian god of agriculture. In the subject of Demonology, Nisroch is one of the fallen angels. | *Nisroch, the title of the second tier of the PSX localization, is the name of the Assyrian god of agriculture. In the subject of Demonology, Nisroch is one of the fallen angels. | ||
*Mulciber is another name for the | *Mulciber is another name for the Roman god [[Wikipedia:Vulcan_%28mythology%29|Vulcan]]. Mulciber is also in [[Wikipedia:Paradise_Lost |Paradise Lost]] as the architect of Pandemonium. | ||
*Mammon is a term derived from the New Testament of the Bible. It is mentioned in Matthew 6:24. ''No man can serve two masters, for either he will hate one and love the other, or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Mammon.'' In Demonology, Mammon is a demon of wealth and greed. | *Mammon is a term derived from the New Testament of the Bible. It is mentioned in Matthew 6:24. ''No man can serve two masters, for either he will hate one and love the other, or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Mammon.'' In Demonology, Mammon is a demon of wealth and greed. | ||
*[[Belial]] is the name of a demon found in both Christian and Jewish apocrypha. | *[[Belial]] is the name of a demon found in both Christian and Jewish apocrypha. | ||
*Moloch is the name of a god that is found in the Old Testament. According to the Old Testament, people sacrificed their children to Moloch by passing them through fire. | *Moloch is the name of a god that is found in the Old Testament. According to the Old Testament, people sacrificed their children to Moloch by passing them through fire. | ||
*Beelzebub literally means Lord of the Flies. It is a Semetic deity of the Philistine city of Ekron. It later came to be associated with [ | *Beelzebub literally means Lord of the Flies. It is a Semetic deity of the Philistine city of Ekron. It later came to be associated with [[Wikipedia:Satan|Satan]]. | ||
*The word [[Wiktionary:Ersatz|Ersatz]] is originally a German word which means "replacement" or "substitute". | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:50, 2 May 2023
The Ersatz Estark is a monster vocation that is available in Dragon Quest VII. As the name suggests, it is superficially similar but unrelated to the infamous Emperor of Hell.
Description[edit]
The Ersatz Estark is a purple variant of the Slaughtomaton, being a powerful mechanical monster with a fearsome demonic face that wields a pair of swords. This vocation offers moderate to sharp boosts in all categories and drops in none of them. Upon mastering the vocation, characters will gain a strong resistance to all status ailments and elements.
Requirements[edit]
In order to become an Ersatz Estark, a character must first master the Rashaverak and Slaughtomaton vocations. Although the Ersatz Estark Heart exists in the files for the original Sony PlayStation version, it is unobtainable by normal means. In the Nintendo 3DS version, it became possible to acquire an Ersatz Estark Heart as a reward by creating a Traveller's Tablet with one as a boss and defeating one.
Stat Changes[edit]
| Statistics | Change |
| Battles to Master | 300 |
| Strength | +20% |
| Agility | +10% |
| Resilience | +10% |
| Wisdom | +15% |
| Style | +10% |
| Max HP | +10% |
| Max MP | +10% |
| Mastery Bonus | +20 Bonus to Resilience |
Abilities[edit]
| Level | Title (PSX) |
Learns | Battles Needed | Target | Info | MP |
| 1 | Messtark (Bustion) |
Lightning Slash | 1 | One Enemy | Attack causes electric damage | 0 |
| 2 | Lesstark (Behemoth) |
Metal Slash | 30 | One Enemy | Pierces the defenses of metal monsters, does regular damage to all other enemies | 0 |
| 3 | Pestark (Nisroc) |
Flame Slash | 60 | One Enemy | Attack causes fire damage | 0 |
| 4 | Zestark (Mulciber) |
Freezing Blizzard | 90 | All Enemies | Causes ~130 HP in ice damage to all enemies | 0 |
| 5 | Yestark (Mammon) |
Kacrackle Slash | 130 | One Enemy | Attack causes ice damage | 0 |
| 6 | Impresstark (Belial) |
Disruptive Wave | 180 | All Enemies | Returns the statuses of all enemies to normal | 0 |
| 7 | Blesstark (Molch) |
Nothing | 230 | |||
| 8 | Bestark (Beelzebub) |
Gigaslash | 300 | One Group | Does ~400 HP damage to one group of enemies | 15 |
Trivia[edit]
- Nisroch, the title of the second tier of the PSX localization, is the name of the Assyrian god of agriculture. In the subject of Demonology, Nisroch is one of the fallen angels.
- Mulciber is another name for the Roman god Vulcan. Mulciber is also in Paradise Lost as the architect of Pandemonium.
- Mammon is a term derived from the New Testament of the Bible. It is mentioned in Matthew 6:24. No man can serve two masters, for either he will hate one and love the other, or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Mammon. In Demonology, Mammon is a demon of wealth and greed.
- Belial is the name of a demon found in both Christian and Jewish apocrypha.
- Moloch is the name of a god that is found in the Old Testament. According to the Old Testament, people sacrificed their children to Moloch by passing them through fire.
- Beelzebub literally means Lord of the Flies. It is a Semetic deity of the Philistine city of Ekron. It later came to be associated with Satan.
- The word Ersatz is originally a German word which means "replacement" or "substitute".
