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<center>''If you become a thief, you'll be able to steal your enemy's belongings. You will also be able to tell how much treasure is in the vicinity.''
<center>''If you become a thief, you'll be able to steal your enemy's belongings. You will also be able to tell how much treasure is in the vicinity.''
--Description in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''</center>
--Description in {{Dragon Quest VII}}</center>


The '''Thief''' (盗賊, ''Touzoku'') is a class in the {{DQSeries}}. True to the vocation's name, it focuses on acts of [[Thievery]] to half-inch a monster's possessions.  
The '''Thief''' (盗賊, ''Touzoku'') is a class in the {{DQSeries}}. True to the vocation's name, it focuses on acts of [[Thievery]] to half-inch a {{MFamilies}}'s possessions.  


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Thieves have high agility and deftness, but are below average in other attributes. What makes them vital to a party is their ability to [[Thievery|steal items]] from the last monster defeated at the end of a fight. Outside of this pilfering, a thief contributes to the party by utilizing their stealth to lower encounters with enemies with [[Padfoot]], exploration skills such as [[Eye for Distance]] that allow the player to locate villages and nearby towns, and [[Nose for Treasure]] to see how many treasure chests remain on a dungeon's floor.
Thieves have high {{Agility}} and {{Deftness}}, but are moderate in other attributes. What makes them vital to a [[party]] is their ability to [[Thievery|steal items]] from the last {{MFamilies}} defeated at the end of a fight. Outside of this pilfering, a thief contributes to the [[party]] by utilizing their stealth to lower [[encounter]]s with enemies with the [[Padfoot]] ability, exploration skills such as [[Eye for Distance]] that allow the player to locate villages and nearby towns, and using [[Nose for Treasure]] to see how many chests remain on a dungeon's floor.


=={{DQ3}}==
==Appearances==
===Equipment===
==={{DQ3}}===
Thieves were added in the 16-bit remake and may steal from a random enemy vanquished in an encounter, with the success probability being calculated thus: '''(Level/16 + 1) x item drop rate''' for the {{Super Famicom}} and [[Cell phone|Android/iOS]] version. In the {{Game Boy Color}} version, the formula is '''(level/8 + 1) x item drop rate''', and will only work for the final enemy defeated. Unlike later games in the series the thieves of ''III'' do not have their success rate limited to 1/8th and can effectively reach 100% for most items with a {{Party 3}} of pilferers.
 
Thieves are depicted as cat burglars wearing black body suits with differing accessories, but both wear yellow vests and have bleached white hair. The female thief is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyaru Japanese Gal culture], hence her deep tan, lipstick, and oversized jewelry.
 
Due to a character's natural defence being based off of half of the agility stat in the {{NES}}, {{SFC}}, and {{GBC}} versions of {{III}}, thieves are significantly more durable than in other titles. Furthermore they can equip the newly added {{Whip}}s and {{Boomerang}}s that allow them to aid in crowd control despite their moderate strength.
 
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*♥ denotes ladies only.
*♥ denotes ladies only.


===Skills & spells===
====Skills & spells====
{{CharacterSpellList|header|title=Dragon Quest III|subtitle=SNES,GBC, Mobile Phone}}
{{CharacterSpellList|header|title=Dragon Quest III|subtitle={{SFC}}, {{GBC}}, [[Cell phone|Mobile Phone]]}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=Eye for Distance|level=8}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Eye for Distance]]|level=8}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=Storeyteller|level=10}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Storeyteller]]|level=10}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=Nose for Treasure|level=13}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Nose for Treasure]]|level=13}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=Padfoot|level=17}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Padfoot]]|level=17}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=Snoop|level=20}}
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Snoop]]|level=20}}
{{CharacterSpellList|footer}}
{{CharacterSpellList|footer}}


Thieves may steal from the last enemy vanquished in an encounter, with the success probability being calculated thus: '''{(LVL x item drop rate)/8}'''. Unlike later games in the series ''III's'' thieves do not have their success rate limited to 1/8th and can effectively reach 100% for most items with a party of pilferers.
==={{DQ3HD}}===
Due to {{Agility}} no longer factoring into a character's {{Defence}} stat, Thieves are as frail as they typically are in other titles.
 
====Stats====
Calculated using the [[everyman]] personality.
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|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#439CD0"
!colspan="3"| Female !! colspan="2"| Male
|-
! Stats !! Level 1 !! Level 99 !! Level 1 !! Level 99
|-
|{{Strength}} ||8 ||292 ||8 ||292
|-
|{{Resilience}} ||10 ||173 ||10 ||173
|-
|{{Agility}} ||12 ||386 ||11 ||385
|-
|{{Stamina}} ||9 ||227 ||10 ||228
|-
|{{Wisdom}} ||7 ||183 ||7 ||183
|-
|{{Luck}} ||5 ||239 ||5 ||239
|-
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#439CD0"
!colspan="5"| [[Critical Hit|Critical hit mod]]
|-
!colspan="2"| Mod !! colspan="3"| Level
|-
|colspan="2"| 2 ||colspan="3"| One through ninety-nine
|-
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====Spells====
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|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#439CD0"
| Level Learned || Original Japanese || English || {{MP}} || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| 20~21 || レミラーマ<br>Remiramu|| [[Snoop]] || 2 || Casts a bright glimmer on hidden objects in a dungeon
|-
|}
====Abilities====
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|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#439CD0"
| Level Learned || Original Japanese || English || {{MP}} || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| 1 ||すなけむり<br>Sunakemuri || [[Sandstorm]] || 3 || Blinds one group of foes<br>80% base accuracy
|-
| 5~6 ||ねむりアタック<br>Nemuriatakku || [[Sleepy Slap]] || 5 || Strike damage to one foe with 40% chance to send it to sleep
|-
| 9~10 || ウイングブロウ<br>Uinguburou|| [[Propeller Blade]] || 3 || Deals 115% Strike damage to one foe, plus Wind damage after
|-
| 12~13 ||しびれアタック<br>Shibireattaku || [[Shocking Slash]] || 5 || Strike damage to one foe with 40% chance to paralyse it
|-
| 13~14 ||とうぞくのはな<br>Touzokunohana || [[Nose for Treasure]] || 0 || Detects the number of uncollected items in an area
|-
| 16~17 ||アサシンアタック<br>Asashinattaku || [[Assassin's Stab]] || 4 || 1/3rd chance to instantly kill target<br>Normal Strike damage if attempt fails
|-
| 17~18 ||しのびあし<br>Shinobiashi || [[Padfoot]] || 4 || Tiptoe to lower the [[encounter]] rate
|-
|25~27  ||らせん打ち<br>Rasenuchi || [[Hypnowhip (skill)|Hypnowhip]] || 7 || Deals 110% Strike damage to one group<br>1/3rd chance to [[Fuddle]] foes
|-
| 29~31 ||ヒュプノスハント<br>Hyupunosuhanto || [[Persecutter]] || 11 || Deals 600% Strike damage to sleeping/confused foes
|-
| 33~35 ||おいかぜ<br>Oikaze || [[Backdraft]] || 8 || Reflects one [[breath attack]]
|-
|}
 
====Equipment====
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Armor|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Agility gilet]]|statModifier=Defense+52<br>Agility+30}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Smart suit]]|statModifier=Defense+54}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cat suit]]|statModifier=Defense+55}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dark robe]]|statModifier=Defense+97}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Blessed bikini]]♥|statModifier=Defense+101}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Exotoga]]|statModifier=Defense+132}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Shields|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Pot lid]]|statModifier=Defense+3}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather shield]]|statModifier=Defense+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scale shield]]|statModifier=Defense+11}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bronze shield]]|statModifier=Defense+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver platter]]|statModifier=Defense+22}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Light shield]]|statModifier=Defense+32}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic shield]]|statModifier=Defense+40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon shield]]|statModifier=Defense+47}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tempest shield]]|statModifier=Defense+52}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver shield]]|statModifier=Defense+63}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Goddess shield]]|statModifier=Defense+84}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Accessories|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest III|subtitle=All|equipmentType=Accessories}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Strength ring]]|statModifier=Attack+9}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tough guy tattoo]]|statModifier=Attack+11}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Weightlifter's belt]]|statModifier=Attack+13}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mighty armlet]]|statModifier=Attack+16}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Recovery ring]]|statModifier=Defence +2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Garter]]♥|statModifier=Defence+3}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Restless heart]]|statModifier=Defence+3}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Care rivière]]|statModifier=Defence+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold rosary]]|statModifier=Defence+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Necklace of immunity]]|statModifier=Defence+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon's scale]]|statModifier=Defence+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver rosary]]|statModifier=Defence+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Slime earrings]]|statModifier=Defence+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leg warmers]]♥|statModifier=Defence+6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ruby wristband]]|statModifier=Defence +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Doh-hican]]|statModifier=Defence+11}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Spirit bracer]]|statModifier=Defence+17}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ten ton toupee]]|statModifier=Defence+18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cower ring]]|statModifier=Agility+12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Skull ring]]|statModifier=Agility+16}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Agility ring]]|statModifier=Agility+`22}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mercury's bandana]]|statModifier=Agility+36}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Meteorite bracer]]|statModifier=Agilityx2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Restless heart]]|statModifier=Resilience+10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Aerofoil earrings]]|statModifier=Wisdom+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Anti-freeze earrings]]|statModifier=Wisdom+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Asbestos earrings]]|statModifier=Wisdom+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Care ring]]|statModifier=Wisdom+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scholar's specs]]|statModifier=Wisdom+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Goddess ring]]|statModifier=Wisdom+33}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Full moon ring]]|statModifier=Luck+7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ring of clarity]]|statModifier=Luck+7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Rousing ring]]|statModifier=Luck+7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bunny tail]]♥|statModifier=Luck+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold chain]]|statModifier=Luck+10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Golden tiara]]♥|statModifier=Luck+13}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hen's tooth]]|statModifier=Luck+20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sacred amulet]]|statModifier=Luck+30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Elevating shoes]]|statModifier=Luck+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dummy]]|statModifier=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}}}
*♥ denotes female-only equipment.


=={{DQ6}}==
==={{DQ6}}===
The thief is one of the prerequisites for the [[Ranger]] vocation (along with [[Monster Master]] and [[Merchant]]).  
The thief is one of the prerequisites for the [[Ranger]] vocation (along with [[Monster Master]] and [[Merchant]]).  


===Vocation trait===
====Vocation trait====
The calculation for post-battle stealing is '''Drop rate x (Rank+1) x 0.25''', doubling the base rate at Rank 8. This means a party of thieves will have an 8 times higher chance to nab an item. Note that the chance to steal any item has a hard limit of 12.5% ({{fraction|1|8}}) regardless of vocation rank.
The calculation for post-battle stealing is '''Drop rate x (Rank+1) x 0.25''', doubling the base rate at Rank 8. This means a {{Party 6}} of thieves will have an 8 times higher chance to nab an item. Note that the chance to steal any item has a hard limit of 12.5% ({{fraction|1|8}}) regardless of vocation rank.


===Stat Changes===
====Stat Changes====
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|140
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|Strength
|{{Strength}}
| -10%
| -10%
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|-
|Agility
|{{Agility}}
| +20%
| +20%
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|Resilience
|{{Resilience}}
| -30%
| -30%
|-
|-
|Wisdom
|{{Wisdom}}
| -10%
| -10%
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|Style
|{{Style}}
| -20%
| -20%
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|-
|Max HP
|Max {{HP}}
| -10%
| -10%
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|Max MP
|Max {{MP}}
| -40%
| -40%
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===Abilities===
====Abilities====
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|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Level</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Level</font>'''
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|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">MP</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>'''
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|-
|1
|1
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|66
|66
|Self
|Self
|Lowers the risk of being detected by monsters for a while.
|Lowers the risk of being detected by {{MFamilies}}s for a while.
|0
|0
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=={{DQ7}}==
==={{DQ7}}===
[[File:DQVII Thief male.png|right|border|200px]][[File:DQVII Thief female.png|right|border|200px]]
The thief is one of the basic vocations available at {{Alltrades Abbey 7}}. It is one of the prerequisites for both the [[Pirate]] (along with [[Sailor]]) and the [[Monster Masher]] vocation (along with [[Shepherd]]). In the {{3DS}} remake thieves are depicted as cat burglars once more, incorporating bandanas and goggles into the familiar black and yellow outfits.
The thief is one of the basic vocations available at [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VII)|Alltrades Abbey]]. It is one of the prerequisites for both the [[Pirate]] (along with [[Sailor]]) and the [[Monster Masher]] vocation (along with [[Shepherd]]).  


===Vocation trait===
====Vocation trait====
The '''MOD / (Drop Rate * 4)''' equation for both versions of ''VII'' is slightly different from the previous [[Heartbeat]] title, but functions similarly and also has the enforced limit of a 1/8th success rate when the party consists of thieves.
The '''MOD / (Drop Rate * 4)''' equation for both versions of {{VII}} is slightly different from the previous [[Heartbeat]] title, but functions similarly and also has the enforced limit of a 1/8th success rate when the {{Party 7}} consists of thieves.


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===Stat Changes===
====Stat Changes====
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{|width="50%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
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|width="25%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Statistics</font>'''
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|rowspan=2|Battles to Master
|rowspan=2|Battles to Master
|140 (PS1)
|140 ({{PS1}})
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|68 (3DS)
|68 ({{3DS}})
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|Strength
|{{Strength}}
| -10%
| -10%
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|-
|Agility
|{{Agility}}
| +20%
| +20%
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|-
|Resilience
|{{Resilience}}
| -30%
| -30%
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|-
|Wisdom
|{{Wisdom}}
| -10%
| -10%
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|-
|Style
|{{Style}}
| -20%
| -20%
|-
|-
|Max HP
|Max {{HP}}
| -10%
| -10%
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|-
|Max MP
|Max {{MP}}
| -40%
| -40%
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|}


===PS1 Abilities===
===={{PSX}} Abilities====
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{|width="85%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Level</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Level</font>'''
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|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">MP</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>'''
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|-
|1
|1
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|17
|17
|One Enemy
|One Enemy
|Removes a single enemy from battle. (Works like Poof)
|Removes a single enemy from battle. (Works like [[Poof]])
|0
|0
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|30
|30
|One Group
|One Group
|Throws rocks at one group of enemies, causing ~15HP damage.
|Throws rocks at one group of enemies, causing ~17{{HP}} damage.
|0
|0
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|70
|70
|Field
|Field
|Tells player where the party is and what floor they are on
|Tells player where the {{Party 7}} is and what floor they are on
|2
|2
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|-
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|110
|110
|Field
|Field
|Allows party to avoid weaker monsters
|Allows {{Party 7}} to avoid weaker {{MFamilies}}s
|0
|0
|-
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|140
|140
|Field
|Field
|Tells the player how many treasure chests are in an area. (Only works in dungeons and caves)
|Tells the player how many [[treasure chest]]s are in an area. (Only works in dungeons and caves)
|0
|0
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|}


===3DS Abilities===
===={{3DS}} Abilities====
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{|width="85%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Level</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Level</font>'''
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|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">MP</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>'''
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|1
|rowspan=2|1
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|[[Safe Passage]]
|[[Safe Passage]]
|Self
|Self
|Allows the party to pass unscathed over potentially perilous ground.
|Allows the {{Party 7}} to pass unscathed over potentially perilous ground.
|2
|2
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|[[Stone's Throw]]
|[[Stone's Throw]]
|9
|9
|
|One group
|
|Throws rocks at one group of enemies, causing ~17{{HP}} damage.
|
|0
|-
|-
|4
|4
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|43
|43
|Field
|Field
|A holy aura that keeps weaker monsters away.
|A holy aura that keeps weaker {{MFamilies}}s away.
|4
|4
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===Psx Hybrid Abilities===
===={{PSX}} Hybrid Abilities====
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|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Hybrid</font>'''
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|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">MP</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">{{MP}}</font>'''
|-
|-
|[[Dancer]]
|[[Dancer]]
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|[[Drain Magic]]
|[[Drain Magic]]
|One Enemy
|One Enemy
|Steals ~25MP from one enemy
|Steals ~25{{MP}} from one enemy
|0
|0
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===Usefulness===
====Usefulness====
The Thief's best skill is Nose for Treasure which allows treasure hunters to know how much treasure is left on a particular floor. As for hybrid skills, Thief Hit, the hybrid skill of a [[Warrior]] and a Thief, is probably one of the useful hybrid skills to learn as it has the chance of taking one item from a monster regardless of whether or not it is defeated. However, the default stealing rate is quite low. To this end, the character must have a high rank in the vocation to steal reliably.
The Thief's best skill is [[Nose for Treasure]] which allows treasure hunters to know how much treasure is left on a particular floor. As for hybrid skills, Thief Hit, the hybrid skill of a [[Warrior]] and a Thief, is probably one of the useful hybrid skills to learn as it has the chance of taking one item from a {{MFamilies}} regardless of whether or not it is defeated. However, the default stealing rate is quite low. To this end, the character must have a high rank in the vocation to steal reliably.


Regarding vocation progression, the Thief can combine a mastered [[Shepherd]] class to become a [[Monster Masher]]. They will learn all sorts of breath skills and have a chance at taming monsters for the [[Monster Meadows]]. The Thief can also combine a mastered [[Shepherd]] class to become a [[Pirate]]. The Pirate learns sea based attacks which is useful as most monsters, save the aquatic ones, don't have resistance to these skills. Plus they are cost effective.
Regarding vocation progression, the Thief can combine a mastered [[Shepherd]] class to become a [[Monster Masher]]. They will learn all sorts of breath skills and have a chance at taming {{MFamilies}}s for the [[Monster Meadows]]. The Thief can also combine a mastered [[Sailor]] class to become a [[Pirate]]. The [[Pirate]] learns sea based attacks which is useful as most {{MFamilies}}s, save the aquatic ones, don't have resistance to these skills. Plus they are cost effective.


=={{DQ9}}==
==={{DQ9}}===
[[File:DQIX Thief Male.png‎|right|border|195px]][[File:DQIX Thief Female.png‎|right|border|200px]]
The Thief vocation is available at the start of the game and has the unique skillset "Acquisitiveness". As all the vocation designs in {{IX}} are based on real world cultures, thieves have eschewed the burglar outfits for clothing based on Arabian bandits. Thieves can also use skill points to learn {{Sword}}, {{Knife}}, [[Claw]], and [[List of fisticuffs skills in Dragon Quest IX|Fisticuffs]] skills. Their [[Coup de Grâce]] is "[[Itemized Kill]]" which guarantees treasure dropped after the battle. Thieves still possess their unique ability to steal items, but through the newly added skill "Half-Inch".
The Thief vocation is available at the start of the game and has the unique skillset "Acquisitivess". Thieves can also use skill points to learn [[Sword]], [[Knife]], [[Claw]], and [[List of fisticuffs skills in Dragon Quest IX|Fisticuffs]] skills. Their [[Coup-de-Grace]] is "Itemized Kill," which guarantees treasure dropped after the battle. Thieves still possess their unique ability to steal items, but through the newly added skill "Half-Inch".


Thieves are the second fastest vocation in the game, trailing behind the [[Martial Artist]]. They also have the second highest {{Deftness}} in the game, which allows them to not only steal items at a higher success rate, but land more [[Critical Hit]]s, as they now scale off of Deftness.  
Thieves are the second fastest vocation in the game, trailing behind the [[Martial Artist]]. They also have the second highest {{Deftness}} in the game, which allows them to not only steal items at a higher success rate, but land more [[Critical Hit]]s as the feature now scales off of {{Deftness}}.  


However, Thieves are thoroughly lacking in other stats, such as MP and Resilience, and aren't great combat-wise. [[Ranger]]s are commonly agreed to be an upgrade from the Thief, due to their higher Deftness, MP and magic selection and abilities. Despite this, their niche abilities, such as Treasure Eye Land, and their fantastic Agility and Deftness prove useful for grinding and farming, even far into the post-game.
Thieves have moderate health, strength and resistances making them decent combat-wise. Their niche abilities, such as [[Treasure Eye Land]], and their fantastic {{Agility}} and {{Deftness}} prove useful for grinding and farming, even far into the post-game.


===Stats===
====Stats====
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"  
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"  
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#A3AB47"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#439CD0"
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 1 || 99
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
|-
| HP || 23 || 510
| {{HP}} || 23 || 510
|-
|-
| MP ||6  || 132
| {{MP}} ||6  || 132
|-
|-
| Strength || 13 || 299
| {{Strength}} || 13 || 299
|-
|-
| Agility || 18 || 410
| {{Agility}} || 18 || 410
|-
|-
| Resilience || 11 || 241
| {{Resilience}} || 11 || 241
|-
|-
| Magical Might || 0 || 0
| {{Magical Might}} || 0 || 0
|-
|-
| Magical Mending || 4 || 81
| {{Magical Mending}} || 4 || 81
|-
|-
| Deftness || 18 || 402
| {{Deftness}} || 18 || 402
|-
|-
| Charm || 3 || 58
| {{Charm}} || 3 || 58
|}
|}


===Acquisitiveness===
====Acquisitiveness====
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!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Accolades
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|Booty Uprooter||16||Natural Agility +20||Permanently adds 20 to agility
|Booty Uprooter||16||Natural Agility +20||Permanently adds 20 to agility
|-
|-
|Trovehound||22||[[Pitfall]]||Sets a trap for monsters on the field
|Trovehound||22||[[Pitfall]]||Sets a trap for {{MFamilies}}s on the field
|-
|-
|Treasure Hunter||32||Natural Max HP +20||Permanently adds 20 to Max HP
|Treasure Hunter||32||Natural Max {{HP}} +20||Permanently adds 20 to Max {{HP}}
|-
|-
|Recoverer of Riches||42||[[Nose For Treasure]]||Detect treasure in the room (red chests only)
|Recoverer of Riches||42||[[Nose For Treasure]]||Detect treasure in the room (red chests only)
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|Cache Machine||55||Natural Deftness +40||Permanently adds 40 to deftness
|Cache Machine||55||Natural Deftness +40||Permanently adds 40 to deftness
|-
|-
|Bonanzer||68||[[Eye for Trouble]]||Adds extra monster information to [[Battle Records]]
|Bonanzer||68||[[Eye for Trouble]]||Adds extra {{MFamilies}} information to [[Battle Records]]
|-
|-
|Hoard Lord||82||Natural Agility +40||Permanently adds 40 to agility
|Hoard Lord||82||Natural Agility +40||Permanently adds 40 to agility
|-
|-
|Bullion Billionaire||100||[[Treasure Eye Land]]||Reveal treasure (red chests only) and [[grotto]] stairs in dungeon map
|Bullion Billionaire||100||[[Treasure Eye Land]]||Reveal treasure (red chests only) and [[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|grotto]] stairs in dungeon maps
|}
|}


===Spells===
====Spells====
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|[[Squelch]]||4||2||Cures a single ally of the effects of [[poison]].
|[[Squelch]]||4||2||Cures a single ally of the effects of [[Poison and Envenomate|poison]].
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|[[Heal]]||9||2||Restores at least 30 HP to a single ally.
|[[Heal]]||9||2||Restores at least 30 {{HP}} to a single ally.
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|[[Evac]]||12||3||Exit instantly from dungeons, caves, and towers.
|[[Evac]]||12||3||Exit instantly from dungeons, caves, and towers.
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|[[Accelerate]]||16||2||Raises the agility of a single party member.
|[[Accelerate]]||16||2||Raises the agility of a single {{Party 9}} member.
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===Revocation Award===
====Revocation Award====
*[[Honour Among Thieves]]
*[[Honour Among Thieves]]


=={{DQ10}}==
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


==''[[Dragon Quest Walk]]''==
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The crooks were depicted as [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|statues]] with base values of 120,000
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
[[File:Walk thieves.jpg|right|thumb|A warrior changing to a thief in ''Walk''|200px]]
[[File:Walk thieves.jpg|right|thumb|A warrior changing to a thief in ''Walk''|200px]]
The thief vocation is available to players from the beginning of the game, and gives access to [[Boomerangs]], [[Claws]], and [[Knives]].
The thief vocation is available to players from the beginning of the game, and gives access to {{Boomerang}}s, {{Claw}}s, and {{Knives}}.
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==Notable Thieves==
==Notable Thieves==
*In the remake versions for ''IV'', [[Torneko Taloon]] has a few skills from the thief class.
*In the remake versions for {{IV}}, [[Torneko Taloon]] has a few skills from the Thief class.
*[[Fingers]]
*[[Fingers]]
*[[Yangus]] is a former bandit, and can relearn some of his old habits via his ''Humanity'' skill tree.
*[[Yangus]] is a former bandit, and can relearn some of his old habits via his ''Humanity'' skill tree.
*[[Red]] is more akin to a pirate, owning her own ship, but can cut a purse just as well as she can pillage.
*[[Red]] is more akin to a [[pirate]], owning her own [[ship]], but can cut a purse just as well as she can pillage.
*[[Patty]]
*[[Patty]]'s default vocation is a Thief when she joins the {{Party 9}} in {{IX}}.
*[[Erik]] lived as a petty thief for several years prior to joining the Luminary.
*[[Erik]] lived as a petty Thief for several years prior to joining the {{Luminary}}.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Thief3male.png‎
Dragon_Quest_III_SNES_chibi_female_thief.png|Chibi artwork of the female Thief meant to mimic the {{Famicom}}-era art of the classic vocations from {{III}}, circa 1996
Image:Thief3female.png‎
Dragon_Quest_III_SNES_chibi_male_thief.png|Ditto for the male Thief.
Image:Dq3gbart15.jpg|Female thief GBC art from DQIII
Thief3female.png‎|Full-sized art of the female Thief, circa 1996.
Image:Dq3gbart16.jpg|Male thief GBC art from DQIII
Image:Thief3male.png‎|Full-sized art of the male Thief, circa 1996.
Image:Blessed bikini.png|Female thief wearing a [[Blessed bikini]].
Image:Blessed bikini.png|Female Thief wearing a [[blessed bikini]].
Image:DQMCH_Thief.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart''.
Yumiko Murakami Thieves III GBC.png|{{GBC}} artwork, by [[Yumiko Murakami]]
File:DQ Heroines.png|Foiled robbery
Yumiko_Murakami_Thief_female_III_GBC.png|
Yumiko_Murakami_Thief_male_III_GBC.png|
Thief female III HD2D.png|Female Thief, HD-2D artwork by [[Yoshiya Fujisaki]]
Thief male III HD2D.png|Male Thief, HD-2D artwork by [[Yoshiya Fujisaki]]
Heroine and Ramia III HD2D illustration.jpg|Flying with [[Ramia]] in HD.
Thief female IIIHD2-D.png|Female Thief, HD-2D sprite.
Thief male IIIHD2-D.png|Male Thief, HD-2D sprite.
Thief female style 1 III HD2D.png|
Thief female style 2 III HD2D.png|
Thief female style 3 III HD2D.png|
Thief female style 4 III HD2D.png|
Thief male style 1 III HD2D.png|
Thief male style 2 III HD2D.png|
Thief male style 3 III HD2D.png|
Thief male style 4 III HD2D.png|
DQ Carnival 2025 banner.jpg|Thieves as depicted on the main artwork for the [https://archive.is/zypQJ| 2025 Dragon Quest Carnival]
Thief_DQVI_official_guide_book_profile.jpg|[[Terry]] showing off the acquisitiveness of the vocation in the official guidebook.
File:Thief v-jump VI.jpg|Terry making off with some loot in the V-Jump guidebook for {{VI}}.
DQVII Thief male.png|The {{Hero 7}} as a Thief.
DQVII Thief female.png|[[Maribel Mayde]] as a Thief.
[[File:DQIX Thief Female.png‎|Female Thief in {{IX}}.
DQIX Thief Male.png‎|Male Thief in ''IX''
Image:DQMCH_Thief.png|{{Caravan Heart}}.
DQ Heroines.png|Foiled robbery
female thief statue treasures icon.jpg|The cat burglar's statue in {{Treasures}}...
male thief statue treasures icon.jpg|...and the the looter's.
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If you become a thief, you'll be able to steal your enemy's belongings. You will also be able to tell how much treasure is in the vicinity. --Description in Dragon Quest VII

The Thief (盗賊, Touzoku) is a class in the Dragon Quest series. True to the vocation's name, it focuses on acts of Thievery to half-inch a monster's possessions.

Characteristics[edit]

Thieves have high Agility and Deftness, but are moderate in other attributes. What makes them vital to a party is their ability to steal items from the last monster defeated at the end of a fight. Outside of this pilfering, a thief contributes to the party by utilizing their stealth to lower encounters with enemies with the Padfoot ability, exploration skills such as Eye for Distance that allow the player to locate villages and nearby towns, and using Nose for Treasure to see how many chests remain on a dungeon's floor.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Thieves were added in the 16-bit remake and may steal from a random enemy vanquished in an encounter, with the success probability being calculated thus: (Level/16 + 1) x item drop rate for the Super Famicom and Android/iOS version. In the Game Boy Color version, the formula is (level/8 + 1) x item drop rate, and will only work for the final enemy defeated. Unlike later games in the series the thieves of III do not have their success rate limited to 1/8th and can effectively reach 100% for most items with a party of pilferers.

Thieves are depicted as cat burglars wearing black body suits with differing accessories, but both wear yellow vests and have bleached white hair. The female thief is based on Japanese Gal culture, hence her deep tan, lipstick, and oversized jewelry.

Due to a character's natural defence being based off of half of the agility stat in the NES, SFC, and GBC versions of III, thieves are significantly more durable than in other titles. Furthermore they can equip the newly added Whips and Boomerangs that allow them to aid in crowd control despite their moderate strength.

Equipment[edit]

Dragon Quest III (All) 
Weapon Modifier(s)
Cypress stick Attack +2
Falcon blade Attack +5
Bronze knife Attack +8
Poison needle Attack +10
Divine dagger Attack +14
Chain sickle Attack +16
Thorn whip Attack +18
Boomerang Attack +19
Edged boomerang Attack +24
Assassin's dagger Attack +25
Chain whip Attack +27
Knuckledusters Attack +40
Spiked steel whip Attack +40
Flametang boomerang Attack +42
Siren sword♥ Attack +50
Dragontail whip Attack +54
Dragon claws Attack +85
Beast claws Attack +95
Gringham whip Attack +105
Destructiball Attack +135

Dragon Quest III (All) 
Armor Modifier(s)
Scandalous swimsuit♥ Defense+1
Plain Clothes Defense+4
Wayfarer's clothes Defense+8
Boxer shorts Defense+10
Leather armour Defense+12
Leather dress♥ Defense+15
Silk robe♥ Defense+20
Cloak of evasion Defense+23
Magical skirt♥ Defense+25
Black pyjamas Defense+29
Glombolero Defense+30
Cat suit Defense+35
Party dress♥ Defense+40
Smart suit Defense+42
Stealth suit Attack +58
Magic bikini♥ Defense+65
Dark robe Attack +78
Blessed bikini♥ Defense+88
Shimmering dress♥ Defense+90

Dragon Quest III (All) 
Accessories Modifier(s)
Strength ring Strength+7
Tough guy tattoo Strength+8
Mighty armlet Strength+15
Doh-hican Defence+3
Garter♥ Defence+3
Gold rosary Defence+4
Leg warmers♥ Defence+5
Ten ton toupee Defence+15
Cower ring Agility+7
Skull ring Agility+10
Agility ring Agility+`5
Mercury's bandana Agility+30
Meteorite bracer Agilityx2
Restless heart Resilience+10
Gold chain Resilience+10
Weightlifter's belt Resilience+15
Recovery ring Resilience+25
Care ring Wisdom+15
Scholar's specs Wisdom+15
Goddess ring♥ Wisdom+33
Bunny tail♥ Luck+8
Golden tiara♥ Luck+13
Hen's tooth Luck+20
Sacred amulet Luck+30
Elevating shoes Luck+50
Dummy
Slime earrings
Ruby wristband
  • ♥ denotes ladies only.

Skills & spells[edit]

Dragon Quest III (SFC, GBC, Mobile Phone) 
Spell Level Learned
Eye for Distance 8
Storeyteller 10
Nose for Treasure 13
Padfoot 17
Snoop 20

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Due to Agility no longer factoring into a character's Defence stat, Thieves are as frail as they typically are in other titles.

Stats[edit]

Calculated using the everyman personality.

Female Male
Stats Level 1 Level 99 Level 1 Level 99
Strength 8 292 8 292
Resilience 10 173 10 173
Agility 12 386 11 385
Stamina 9 227 10 228
Wisdom 7 183 7 183
Luck 5 239 5 239
Critical hit mod
Mod Level
2 One through ninety-nine

Spells[edit]

Level Learned Original Japanese English MP Description
20~21 レミラーマ
Remiramu		 Snoop 2 Casts a bright glimmer on hidden objects in a dungeon

Abilities[edit]

Level Learned Original Japanese English MP Description
1 すなけむり
Sunakemuri		 Sandstorm 3 Blinds one group of foes
80% base accuracy
5~6 ねむりアタック
Nemuriatakku		 Sleepy Slap 5 Strike damage to one foe with 40% chance to send it to sleep
9~10 ウイングブロウ
Uinguburou		 Propeller Blade 3 Deals 115% Strike damage to one foe, plus Wind damage after
12~13 しびれアタック
Shibireattaku		 Shocking Slash 5 Strike damage to one foe with 40% chance to paralyse it
13~14 とうぞくのはな
Touzokunohana		 Nose for Treasure 0 Detects the number of uncollected items in an area
16~17 アサシンアタック
Asashinattaku		 Assassin's Stab 4 1/3rd chance to instantly kill target
Normal Strike damage if attempt fails
17~18 しのびあし
Shinobiashi		 Padfoot 4 Tiptoe to lower the encounter rate
25~27 らせん打ち
Rasenuchi		 Hypnowhip 7 Deals 110% Strike damage to one group
1/3rd chance to Fuddle foes
29~31 ヒュプノスハント
Hyupunosuhanto		 Persecutter 11 Deals 600% Strike damage to sleeping/confused foes
33~35 おいかぜ
Oikaze		 Backdraft 8 Reflects one breath attack

Equipment[edit]

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake  
Weapon Modifier(s)
Cypress stick Attack +2
Bronze knife Attack +8
Poison needle Attack +10
Boomerang Attack +11
Divine dagger Attack +12
Chain sickle Attack +16
Thorn whip Attack +19
Edged boomerang Attack +24
Chain whip Attack +27
Spiked steel whip Attack +40
Knuckledusters Attack +43
Swallowtail Attack +52
Assassin's dagger Attack +55
Falcon blade Attack +55
Flametang boomerang Attack +65
Siren sword♥ Attack +79
Empress's whip♥ Attack +94
Dragon claws Attack +95
Metal wing boomerang Attack +102
Beast claws Attack +107
Gringham whip Attack +118
Hunter's moon Attack +131
Orichalcum claws Attack +150
Destructiball Attack +155
Rubiss's sword Attack +206

Dragon Quest III (All) 
Armor Modifier(s)
Scandalous swimsuit♥ Defense+1
Plain clothes Defense+5
Wayfarer's clothes Defense+9
Boxer shorts Defense+10
Leather armour Defense+12
Leather dress♥ Defense+16
Leather cape Defense+19
Silk robe♥ Defense+22
Cloak of evasion Defense+28
Magical skirt♥ Defense+29
Black pyjamas Defense+33
Glombolero Defense+50
Agility gilet Defense+52
Agility+30
Party dress♥ Defense+52
Smart suit Defense+54
Cat suit Defense+55
Stealth suit Defense+64
Magic bikini♥ Defense+79
Dark robe Defense+97
Blessed bikini♥ Defense+101
Shimmering dress♥ Defense+105
Corsair's coat Defense+117
Agility+40
Exotoga Defense+132

Dragon Quest III (All) 
Accessories Modifier(s)
Strength ring Attack+9
Tough guy tattoo Attack+11
Weightlifter's belt Attack+13
Mighty armlet Attack+16
Recovery ring Defence +2
Garter♥ Defence+3
Restless heart Defence+3
Care rivière Defence+4
Gold rosary Defence+4
Necklace of immunity Defence+4
Dragon's scale Defence+5
Silver rosary Defence+5
Slime earrings Defence+5
Leg warmers♥ Defence+6
Ruby wristband Defence +8
Doh-hican Defence+11
Spirit bracer Defence+17
Ten ton toupee Defence+18
Cower ring Agility+12
Skull ring Agility+16
Agility ring Agility+`22
Mercury's bandana Agility+36
Meteorite bracer Agilityx2
Restless heart Resilience+10
Aerofoil earrings Wisdom+8
Anti-freeze earrings Wisdom+8
Asbestos earrings Wisdom+8
Care ring Wisdom+15
Scholar's specs Wisdom+15
Goddess ring Wisdom+33
Full moon ring Luck+7
Ring of clarity Luck+7
Rousing ring Luck+7
Bunny tail♥ Luck+8
Gold chain Luck+10
Golden tiara♥ Luck+13
Hen's tooth Luck+20
Sacred amulet Luck+30
Elevating shoes Luck+50
Dummy
  • ♥ denotes female-only equipment.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The thief is one of the prerequisites for the Ranger vocation (along with Monster Master and Merchant).

Vocation trait[edit]

The calculation for post-battle stealing is Drop rate x (Rank+1) x 0.25, doubling the base rate at Rank 8. This means a party of thieves will have an 8 times higher chance to nab an item. Note that the chance to steal any item has a hard limit of 12.5% (1⁄8) regardless of vocation rank.

Stat Changes[edit]

Statistics Change
Battles to Master 140
Strength -10%
Agility +20%
Resilience -30%
Wisdom -10%
Style -20%
Max HP -10%
Max MP -40%
Trait Auto-Steal

Abilities[edit]

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Pickpocket Sandstorm 1 One group Summons a sandstorm that blinds enemies. 0
2 Purse Snatcher Eye for Distance 8 Self Locates nearby settlements. 0
3 Pilferer Stone's Throw 17 One group Hurls rocks at a single group of enemies. 0
4 Henchman Shove 30 One enemy A powerful push that propels enemies out of the picture. 0
5 Cat Burglar Storeyteller 48 Self Reveals which level of a building or dungeon the user is currently on. 2
6 Criminal Genius Padfoot 66 Self Lowers the risk of being detected by monsters for a while. 0
7 Crime Boss Nose for Treasure 110 Self Reports the number of nearby treasures. 0
8 Kingpin Snoop 140 Self Locates hidden curiosities through the power of magic. 2

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The thief is one of the basic vocations available at Alltrades Abbey. It is one of the prerequisites for both the Pirate (along with Sailor) and the Monster Masher vocation (along with Shepherd). In the 3DS remake thieves are depicted as cat burglars once more, incorporating bandanas and goggles into the familiar black and yellow outfits.

Vocation trait[edit]

The MOD / (Drop Rate * 4) equation for both versions of VII is slightly different from the previous Heartbeat title, but functions similarly and also has the enforced limit of a 1/8th success rate when the party consists of thieves.

Rank Modifier
1 4
2 16
3 16
4 16
5 25
6 25
7 25
8 32

Stat Changes[edit]

Statistics Change
Battles to Master 140 (PS1)
68 (3DS)
Strength -10%
Agility +20%
Resilience -30%
Wisdom -10%
Style -20%
Max HP -10%
Max MP -40%

PSX Abilities[edit]

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Beginner Nothing 0
2 Novice Sandstorm 8 One Group Reduces accuracy of one group of enemies 0
3 Cut Purse Shove 17 One Enemy Removes a single enemy from battle. (Works like Poof) 0
4 Pilferer Stone's Throw 30 One Group Throws rocks at one group of enemies, causing ~17HP damage. 0
5 Brigand Muster Strength 48 Self Takes one turn. Next turn, physical attack will do double damage 0
6 Rogue Storeyteller 70 Field Tells player where the party is and what floor they are on 2
7 Scoundrel Padfoot 110 Field Allows party to avoid weaker monsters 0
8 Big Boss Nose for Treasure 140 Field Tells the player how many treasure chests are in an area. (Only works in dungeons and caves) 0

3DS Abilities[edit]

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Pickpocket Muster Strength 1 User Deals 200%~250% damage on the users their next attack. 0
Sandstorm One Group Summons a sandstorm that blinds enemies. 0
2 Purse Snatcher Shove 4 One Enemy A powerful push that propels enemies out of the picture. 0
Safe Passage Self Allows the party to pass unscathed over potentially perilous ground. 2
3 Pilferer Stone's Throw 9 One group Throws rocks at one group of enemies, causing ~17HP damage. 0
4 Henchman Peep 15 Self Reveals the nature of the treasure in a chest. 2
5 Cat Burglar Snoop 23 Self Locates hidden curiosities. 2
Nose for Treasure Self Reports the number of nearby treasures. 0
6 Criminal Genius Storeyteller 33 Field Reveals which level of a building or dungeon the user is on. 2
7 Crime Boss Holy Protection 43 Field A holy aura that keeps weaker monsters away. 4
8 Kingpin Klepto Clobber 68 One enemy Adds insult to injury by pilfering a damaged target's possessions. 0

PSX Hybrid Abilities[edit]

Hybrid Learns Target Info MP
Dancer Tap Dance One Enemy Steals MP from one enemy 0
Martial Artist Pressure Pointer One Enemy Has the chance of killing a single enemy 0
Jester Weird Leer Self Does nothing 0
Mage Drain Magic One Enemy Steals ~25MP from one enemy 0
Warrior Klepto Clobber One Enemy Attacks the enemy and has a chance of stealing its item 0

Usefulness[edit]

The Thief's best skill is Nose for Treasure which allows treasure hunters to know how much treasure is left on a particular floor. As for hybrid skills, Thief Hit, the hybrid skill of a Warrior and a Thief, is probably one of the useful hybrid skills to learn as it has the chance of taking one item from a monster regardless of whether or not it is defeated. However, the default stealing rate is quite low. To this end, the character must have a high rank in the vocation to steal reliably.

Regarding vocation progression, the Thief can combine a mastered Shepherd class to become a Monster Masher. They will learn all sorts of breath skills and have a chance at taming monsters for the Monster Meadows. The Thief can also combine a mastered Sailor class to become a Pirate. The Pirate learns sea based attacks which is useful as most monsters, save the aquatic ones, don't have resistance to these skills. Plus they are cost effective.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

The Thief vocation is available at the start of the game and has the unique skillset "Acquisitiveness". As all the vocation designs in IX are based on real world cultures, thieves have eschewed the burglar outfits for clothing based on Arabian bandits. Thieves can also use skill points to learn Sword, Knife, Claw, and Fisticuffs skills. Their Coup de Grâce is "Itemized Kill" which guarantees treasure dropped after the battle. Thieves still possess their unique ability to steal items, but through the newly added skill "Half-Inch".

Thieves are the second fastest vocation in the game, trailing behind the Martial Artist. They also have the second highest Deftness in the game, which allows them to not only steal items at a higher success rate, but land more Critical Hits as the feature now scales off of Deftness.

Thieves have moderate health, strength and resistances making them decent combat-wise. Their niche abilities, such as Treasure Eye Land, and their fantastic Agility and Deftness prove useful for grinding and farming, even far into the post-game.

Stats[edit]

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 1 99
HP 23 510
MP 6 132
Strength 13 299
Agility 18 410
Resilience 11 241
Magical Might 0 0
Magical Mending 4 81
Deftness 18 402
Charm 3 58

Acquisitiveness[edit]

Accolades Required points Name Effects
Secret Seeker 4 Natural Deftness +20 Permanently adds 20 to deftness
Gold Digger 10 Half-Inch Attempts to steal an item from one enemy
Booty Uprooter 16 Natural Agility +20 Permanently adds 20 to agility
Trovehound 22 Pitfall Sets a trap for monsters on the field
Treasure Hunter 32 Natural Max HP +20 Permanently adds 20 to Max HP
Recoverer of Riches 42 Nose For Treasure Detect treasure in the room (red chests only)
Cache Machine 55 Natural Deftness +40 Permanently adds 40 to deftness
Bonanzer 68 Eye for Trouble Adds extra monster information to Battle Records
Hoard Lord 82 Natural Agility +40 Permanently adds 40 to agility
Bullion Billionaire 100 Treasure Eye Land Reveal treasure (red chests only) and grotto stairs in dungeon maps

Spells[edit]

Name Level MP Description
Squelch 4 2 Cures a single ally of the effects of poison.
Heal 9 2 Restores at least 30 HP to a single ally.
Evac 12 3 Exit instantly from dungeons, caves, and towers.
Accelerate 16 2 Raises the agility of a single party member.

Revocation Award[edit]

Dragon Quest X[edit]

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Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

The crooks were depicted as statues with base values of 120,000

Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

A warrior changing to a thief in Walk

The thief vocation is available to players from the beginning of the game, and gives access to Boomerangs, Claws, and Knives.

Notable Thieves[edit]

  • In the remake versions for IV, Torneko Taloon has a few skills from the Thief class.
  • Fingers
  • Yangus is a former bandit, and can relearn some of his old habits via his Humanity skill tree.
  • Red is more akin to a pirate, owning her own ship, but can cut a purse just as well as she can pillage.
  • Patty's default vocation is a Thief when she joins the party in IX.
  • Erik lived as a petty Thief for several years prior to joining the Luminary.

Gallery[edit]

  • Chibi artwork of the female Thief meant to mimic the Famicom-era art of the classic vocations from III, circa 1996

  • Ditto for the male Thief.

  • Full-sized art of the female Thief, circa 1996.

  • Full-sized art of the male Thief, circa 1996.

  • Female Thief wearing a blessed bikini.

  • GBC artwork, by Yumiko Murakami

  • Yumiko Murakami Thief female III GBC.png
  • Yumiko Murakami Thief male III GBC.png

  • Female Thief, HD-2D artwork by Yoshiya Fujisaki

  • Male Thief, HD-2D artwork by Yoshiya Fujisaki

  • Flying with Ramia in HD.

  • Female Thief, HD-2D sprite.

  • Male Thief, HD-2D sprite.

  • Thief female style 1 III HD2D.png
  • Thief female style 2 III HD2D.png
  • Thief female style 3 III HD2D.png
  • Thief female style 4 III HD2D.png
  • Thief male style 1 III HD2D.png
  • Thief male style 2 III HD2D.png
  • Thief male style 3 III HD2D.png
  • Thief male style 4 III HD2D.png

  • Thieves as depicted on the main artwork for the 2025 Dragon Quest Carnival

  • Terry showing off the acquisitiveness of the vocation in the official guidebook.

  • Terry making off with some loot in the V-Jump guidebook for VI.

  • The Hero as a Thief.

  • Maribel Mayde as a Thief.

  • Male Thief in IX

  • Foiled robbery

  • The cat burglar's statue in Treasures...

  • ...and the the looter's.

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