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==Dragon Quest IX==
==Dragon Quest IX==
Gladiators can wield a {{9i|sword}} sword, {{9i|axe}} axe, and {{9i|hammer}} hammer weapon. However, their defense is mediocre and many of their best abilities will either lower their defense further or deal recoil damage; fortunately they can equip many of the heavier armor that [[warrior]]s and [[paladin]]s wear.
Gladiators can wield a {{9i|sword}} sword, {{9i|axe}} axe, and {{9i|hammer}} hammer weapon. However, their defense is mediocre and many of their best abilities will either lower their defense further or deal recoil damage; fortunately they can equip many of the heavier armor that [[warrior]]s and [[paladin]]s wear, but are unable to equip a shield without investing 100 skill points into the Shield skill line while in another vocation.
 
Statistically, Gladiators far outstrip even Warriors in terms of raw attack power, boasting an impressive base 500 Strength at level 99 compared to the Warrior's 404. This is balanced by the fact that Gladiators suffer from comparatively lower HP, MP, and Resilience. However, Gladiators also have more Agility and Deftness, as well as an almost negligible lead in Charm (only a single point; Warriors have a base 89 Charm at level 99 while Gladiators have 90).
 
In battle, Gladiators will usually be the target of initial Attack-boosting spells such as [[Oomph]], and will typically attack every turn if able. For maximum damage, Gladiators can equip the [[Über Falcon Blade]] and repeatedly use [[Falcon Slash]] to deal immense single-target damage, which makes sword-wielding Gladiators highly valuable in boss battles.


They have the unique skill set "Guts." Their [[Coup-de-Grace]] is "Tension Boost," which increases their [[tension]] to at least 50 (if not 100).
They have the unique skill set "Guts." Their [[Coup-de-Grace]] is "Tension Boost," which increases their [[tension]] to at least 50 (if not 100).
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Revision as of 17:21, 30 March 2012

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Gladiator as it appears in Dragon Quest IX

The Gladiator (or Battlemaster) is a class in the Dragon Quest series. A gladiator is a fierce fighter who rains continuous carnage on the foes who face them.

Dragon Quest VI

In addition to increases in Strength, HP, and Speed, Battlemasters also gain a variety of powerful skills that allow them to deal with many different enemies. Overall, this is a very strong class. A character requires skills from both the Warrior and Martial Artist sets to become a Gladiator.

Stat Changes

Statistics Change
Battles to Master 250
Strength +15%
Agility +10%
Defence +10%
Wisdom -20%
Max HP +50%
Max MP -40%
Trait Chance of disabling enemy with melee attacks
Mastery Bonus +20 Strength

Abilities

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Flyweight Gust Slash 1 One enemy An attack that channels the power of a destructive whirlwind. 0
2 Featherweight Undead Undoer 15 One enemy An attack that excels at expelling the undead. 0
3 Lightweight Cop Out 35 Self Palms off an enemy attack on a random friend or foe. 0
4 Welterweight Multislice 65 All enemies A flurry of sword slashes that strike all enemies. 0
5 Middleweight Flying Knee 100 One enemy A jumping attack that delivers a bone-crunching knee. 0
6 Cruiserweight Dragon Slash 140 One enemy An attack that pierces even dragon's scales. 0
7 Heavyweight Boulder Toss 190 All enemies Showers all enemies with enormous boulders. 0
8 Champion Metal Slash 250 One enemy An attack that carves through even metal-bodied enemies. 0

Dragon Quest IX

Gladiators can wield a sword, axe, and hammer weapon. However, their defense is mediocre and many of their best abilities will either lower their defense further or deal recoil damage; fortunately they can equip many of the heavier armor that warriors and paladins wear, but are unable to equip a shield without investing 100 skill points into the Shield skill line while in another vocation.

Statistically, Gladiators far outstrip even Warriors in terms of raw attack power, boasting an impressive base 500 Strength at level 99 compared to the Warrior's 404. This is balanced by the fact that Gladiators suffer from comparatively lower HP, MP, and Resilience. However, Gladiators also have more Agility and Deftness, as well as an almost negligible lead in Charm (only a single point; Warriors have a base 89 Charm at level 99 while Gladiators have 90).

In battle, Gladiators will usually be the target of initial Attack-boosting spells such as Oomph, and will typically attack every turn if able. For maximum damage, Gladiators can equip the Über Falcon Blade and repeatedly use Falcon Slash to deal immense single-target damage, which makes sword-wielding Gladiators highly valuable in boss battles.

They have the unique skill set "Guts." Their Coup-de-Grace is "Tension Boost," which increases their tension to at least 50 (if not 100).

Unlock

This vocation is unlocked by completing quest 103 "Gladiator Graduator" at Alltrades Abbey.

Guts

Required points Name Effects
4 Natural Max HP +10 Permanently adds 10 to Max HP
10 Clap Trap Strikes an enemy
16 Natural Strength +10 Permanently adds 10 to strength
22 Double Up Increases attack by two levels, but lowers defense by one level
32 Natural Max HP +20 Permanently adds 20 to Max HP
42 Double-Edged Slash Deals high damage but harms user with recoil damage
55 Natural Strength +30 Permanently adds 30 to strength
68 Blind Man's Biff Attacks one random opponent
82 Natural Max HP +30 Permanently adds 30 to Max HP
100 Feel the Burn Increases tension every time the user is hit
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