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The ''Party'' in [[Dragon Quest III]] is the set of 0-3 characters which accompany the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III) |hero]] on his/her quest to defeat [[Baramos]] and later, [[Zoma]]. Unlike many games in the main series, the party in Dragon Quest III is customizable by the player. The unique party system along with the class change system are 2 of the major reasons why Dragon Quest III was a major success as they both add a large amount of replay value to the game.
The '''[[Party]]''' in {{DQ3}} is the set of up to three characters which accompany the {{Hero 3}} on his/her quest to defeat [[Baramos]] and later, [[Zoma]].


== Ruida's Tavern ==
The player decides the name, sex, and profession of the party members in all versions of the game, with the {{SFC}} remake and subsequent ports adding the [[Personality|personality system]] that influences a character's stat growth.
Ruida's Tavern is a location in the starting town of [[Aliahan]] where the hero can recruit party members. When the game starts, 3 characters are pre-registered: a Warrior, A Cleric, and a Wizard. Other characters can also be recruited depending on the player's preferences.


== Classes ==
==[[Patty's Party Planning Place]]==
'''[[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]]''' (勇者, Yuusha): The Hero class is the most well-balanced of the character classes and is restricted to the main character. He or she can be equipped with either heavy or light armor, and can use a variety of weapons. The Hero also is given a variety of both offensive and defensive spells. Some of the most powerful healing, defensive, and offensive spells in the game are exclusive to the Hero class, including [[Ironize]], which makes the party completely invulnerable for a short time, [[HealUsAll]], which completely restores the group's HP, and the lightning spells [[Zap]] and [[Lightning]]. In the remakes, the Hero gains a variety of unique outside abilities as well, such as [[Recall]] (which allows the player to record conversations).
[[Patty]] owns a bar in the town of [[Aliahan]], and this is where the player recruits party members by speaking to the eponymous owner. When the game starts, three characters are randomly generated and can join the Hero immediately: a [[Warrior]], [[Priest]], and a [[Mage]]. Other characters are created by the player by speaking to a registry agent on the second story of the bar, who then adds them to the list of party candidates Patty can select from.


'''[[Wizard]]''' (魔法使い, Mahoutsukai): (Mage in the Game Boy Color version) Wizards specialize in destructive magical spells such as Blaze and Boom. Wizards also have the abilities to use spells in the outside world. Such spells as [[Outside]] and [[X-Ray]] will help the player advance in caves and while adventuring. The Wizard is given powerful magical abilities when leveled fully, including [[BeDragon]] and [[Explodet]]. The Wizard also has the [[Chance]] spell introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', which has a large menu of possible random effects: some very good, some very bad. Though Wizards have high [[Intelligence]], they are physically frail and cannot equip heavy weapons such as swords, axes, spears, or heavy armor.
==Vocations==
:''See main article: [[List of vocations in Dragon Quest III]]''


'''[[Pilgrim]]''' (僧侶, Souryo): (Cleric in the Game Boy Color version) Pilgrims are on the other side of the magical spectrum from Wizards, as they specialize in healing and fortifying spells rather than attack magic. Introductory spells such as [[Heal]] and [[SpeedUp]] are useful in the early stages of the game, but as the player advances, the spells become more versatile. Like Wizards, Pilgrims cannot equip heavy armor, but they can use weapons much like a Hero or a Soldier can. Pilgrims do have initially more [[strength]], [[agility]] and [[vitality]] than Wizards.
==Post Game==
After defeating [[Zoma]], the restriction of having the {{Hero 3}} in the party are lifted and they may be dropped off at Patty's while another party member takes their place. This is especially significant in the remakes of {{Dragon Quest III}} as there are [[bonus dungeon]]s available after the main game is over.


'''[[Thief]]''' (盗賊, Touzoku): The Thief was a new class added to the remake versions. Thieves have high [[speed]] and [[agility]] but average [[attack power]] and [[defense power]]. They have the ability to steal items at the end of a fight. In addition, they are decent combatants that can use whips and chains to attack multiple enemies at once. In the outside world abilities such as [[Eagle Eye]] allow the player to locate villages and nearby towns.
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The remakes take this into account in the end as originally the person leading the party is given the praise.


'''[[Goof-off]]''' (遊び人, Asobinin): (Jester in the Game Boy Color version) Goof-offs, although pretty much useless on the battle field, have a great amount of [[luck]]. This allows them to deal critical amounts of damage more often than other characters. The trade-off for this is the fact that Goof-offs have minds of their own, and the player cannot always control their actions. Goof-offs are the wild cards of the game, as they sometimes do damage to themselves instead of attacking enemy characters or goof-off (hince the name). Goof-off is the only class that can turn into a Sage at Dharma Temple without a [[Book of Satori]].
The remake has the King of [[Alefgard]] thanking those chosen by the {{Hero 3}}, only for said leader to magically appear and join in the celebration. As such you can have 5 of the playable characters at max seen being cheered.
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'''[[Fighter]]''' (武闘家, Butouka): Fighters have a great amount of speed, agility, and strength. They can deal devastating amounts of damage from a single strike, and can be equipped with a variety of weapons. However, if equipped with a sword or other bladed weapon, a Fighter's abilities will actually decrease, as his or her attack power will lower considerably. This is because Fighters prefer to attack with their bare hands, and so only claw type weapons will make their attack power rise. In the remakes, a fighter is only able to equip claw weapons, thus removing the possibility of their attack reducing due to equipment. The amount of claw weapons in the game is increased as a result of this change.
==Trivia==
*In the iOS/Android and Switch versions, pre-generated party members in Patty's Party Planning Place can have the names Linus, Nelson, Ellroy, Nikolai, Pierre, Marcella, Samantha, Rosa, Betty, Dorothy and Margaret.


'''[[Soldier]]''' (戦士, Senshi): (Warrior in the Game Boy Color version) This class, which focuses on strength and defense, allows you to recruit basically another hero, but without the inherited magical abilities. Their physical abilities are higher than other classes, but they suffer from relatively low [[agility]].
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'''[[Merchant]]''' (商人, Shounin): (Dealer in the Game Boy Color version) Merchants have the ability to pick up additional gold after a battle. The amount of gold is dependent on the type of monsters which were defeated. Merchants can also appraise items free of charge. In battle, merchants are only average in attack and defense, slightly better than a Pilgrim. In the remakes, merchants have two unique outside abilities: [[Dig|Excavate]] (which allows the player to dig underfoot for treasure) and [[YellHelp]], which summons a shopkeeper in the field.
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'''[[Sage]]''' (賢者, Kenja): The magical abilities of a Sage are comprised of the skills belonging to both Pilgrims and Wizards. This class is not initially available, but a player can transform a leveled up Goof-off into one at the Dharma Temple. If the player has a rare item called the [[Book of Satori]] (or the [[Zen Book]] in the remakes), any character holding it can also become a Sage.
 
== Post-game ==
After defeating [[Zoma]], the hero becomes an ordinary party member. This means they he/she can be dropped off at Ruida's Tavern while another party member takes his/her place. This is especially significany in the remakes of Dragon Quest III as there are bonus dungeons available after the main game is over.


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Latest revision as of 00:18, 1 June 2024

The Party in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation is the set of up to three characters which accompany the Hero on his/her quest to defeat Baramos and later, Zoma.

The player decides the name, sex, and profession of the party members in all versions of the game, with the SFC remake and subsequent ports adding the personality system that influences a character's stat growth.

Patty's Party Planning Place[edit]

Patty owns a bar in the town of Aliahan, and this is where the player recruits party members by speaking to the eponymous owner. When the game starts, three characters are randomly generated and can join the Hero immediately: a Warrior, Priest, and a Mage. Other characters are created by the player by speaking to a registry agent on the second story of the bar, who then adds them to the list of party candidates Patty can select from.

Vocations[edit]

See main article: List of vocations in Dragon Quest III

Post Game[edit]

After defeating Zoma, the restriction of having the Hero in the party are lifted and they may be dropped off at Patty's while another party member takes their place. This is especially significant in the remakes of Dragon Quest III as there are bonus dungeons available after the main game is over.


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The remakes take this into account in the end as originally the person leading the party is given the praise.

The remake has the King of Alefgard thanking those chosen by the Hero, only for said leader to magically appear and join in the celebration. As such you can have 5 of the playable characters at max seen being cheered.

Trivia[edit]

  • In the iOS/Android and Switch versions, pre-generated party members in Patty's Party Planning Place can have the names Linus, Nelson, Ellroy, Nikolai, Pierre, Marcella, Samantha, Rosa, Betty, Dorothy and Margaret.

Gallery[edit]

  • DQ3 Spell Evac.png
  • DQ3 Spell Zoom.png
  • DQ3 Spell Vanish.png
  • DQ3 Spell Buff.png
  • DQ3 Spell Kabuff.png
  • DQ3 Spell Acceleratle.png
  • DQ3 Spell Insulatle.png
  • DQ3 Spell Safe Passage.png
  • DQ3 Spell Kazing.png
  • DQ3 Spell Multiheal.png
  • DQ3 Spell Omniheal.png
  • DQ3 Spell Kaclang.png
  • DQIII Kasizzle.png
  • DQ3 Spell Kamikazee.png
  • Bag O Laughs Attack.png
  • Back Into The Fray.png
  • Luisas Tavern DQ3 manual.jpg
  • DQIII Inn.png
  • DQIII Pyramid trap.png
  • For Want of a Key.png
  • Row Row Your Boat.png
  • DQIII Laurel Wreath art.png
  • DQIII Omniheal.png
  • V-Jump TnT board.jpg
  • DQIII Characters.png
  • DQIII Party Super Famicom art.png
  • DQ 4Koma Gekijou Extra 2.png
  • DQ 4koma Gekijou Extra 15.png
  • DQIII CD Theater.png
  • DQIIIMutsumiInomata.png
  • DQ Monster Storybook DQIII group.png
  • DQ3 warriors.png
  • DQIIIWarriorClass.png
  • DQ3 priests.png
  • DQIIIPriestClass.png
  • DQ3 mages.png
  • DQ3 martial artists.png
  • DQIIIMartialArtistClass.png
  • DQIIIMerchantClass.png
  • DQ3 Gadabouts.png
  • DQIIIGadaboutClass.png
  • DQ3 Sages.png
  • DQIIISageClass.png
  • DQ3 thieves.png
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