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[[File:DQIIIWarriorClass.png|thumb|300px|right|Warriors from ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'']]
[[Image:Warrior3male.png|right|border|280px]][[Image:Warrior3female.png|right|border|260px]]
''The Warrior is a blade expert'' --Description from ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
:''A master of weapon-based combat, able to learn a variety of cutting-edge sword techniques.''
::''--Description of the Warrior from'' {{Dragon Quest VII}} ''({{3DS}})''


The '''Warrior''', or '''Soldier''' in earlier localizations, is a character class in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Warriors typically have high HP, Strength, and Resilience stats, but low Agility. They also have no magical capability whatsoever.


==''[[Dragon Quest III]]''==
The {{translation|'''Warrior'''|戦士|Senshi|lit. Soldier}} is a recurring character vocation in the {{DQSeries}} that was introduced in {{DQ3}}. Warriors typically have high HP, Strength, and Resilience, but low Agility, and also possess no magical capability whatsoever.
[[Image:DQIII_Hero_Wall_Bash.png|thumb|right|250px|''DQIII'' warrior bashing into a wall.]]
 
==Characteristics==
Warriors specialize in armed combat in battle, being capable of wielding the strongest weapons and wearing the heaviest armor, shields, and helmets available. They boast incredible growths in Strength, Resilience, and maximum HP, but are often the slowest party member in the group: it would be a wise idea to have them equip Agility-boosting accessories whenever available to keep them on par with other party members. Warriors typically share most of their equipment choices with the [[Hero (vocation)|Hero]], as well as having access to some weapons that are unique to them such as heavy axes and hammers. They will sometimes forgo weapon accuracy in favor of wielding weapons that have a higher chance of inflicting [[Critical Hit|critical hit]]s, such as [[Hela's hammer]] and the [[Headsman's axe]]. Warriors are sometimes troublesome to the party's finances, as it can quickly become expensive to keep them equipped with the newest and best equipment in each town.
 
The female Warrior has been the victim of censorship in the 21st century due to the increasingly strict regulations of the [https://www.cero.gr.jp/en/ Japanese CERO ratings board]. This practice began in 2012 with the release of {{DQM3D}} where she wore a black top and matching spats under her armour, with black chosen in an attempt to match her male counterpart, and this design was carried forward into 2015 with {{DQStars}} and into 2022 with the statue depicting her in {{DQTreasures}}. Her design was altered again in 2024 with the HD-2D release of ''III'', where the black cloth was switched with a light beige to render the changes all but invisible on her sprite. Similar censorship was applied to the summon spirit [[Kamashki]] in {{DQ10}} and to [[Maya Mahabala]] in the 2023 release of {{DQM3}}.
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
====Base stats====
[[Image:DQIIIWarriorClass.png|thumb|right|border|Male and female Warrior, ''Dragon Quest III'' Famicom artwork|220px]]
''NES version''
''NES version''
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====Equipment====
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Helmets|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[King's crown]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron mask]]|statModifier=Defense +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hapless helm]]|statModifier=Defense +35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mythril helm]]|statModifier=Defense +38}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Great helm]]|statModifier=Defense +45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mask of Implacability]]|statModifier=Defense +255}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Armor|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Plain clothes]]|statModifier=Defense+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Boxer shorts]]|statModifier=Defense+10}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cloak of evasion]]|statModifier=Defense+23}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather kilt]]|statModifier=Defense+24}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron armour]]|statModifier=Defense+25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magical skirt]]♥|statModifier=Defense+25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Glombolero]]|statModifier=Defense+30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Full plate armour]]|statModifier=Defense+32}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cat suit]]|statModifier=Defense+35}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic armour]]|statModifier=Defense+40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon mail]]|statModifier=Defense+45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Earthenwear]]|statModifier=Defense+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Spiked armour]]|statModifier=Defense+55}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Blessed bikini]]♥|statModifier=Defense+88}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Shields|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bronze shield]]|statModifier=Defense+7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scale shield]]|statModifier=Defense+12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron shield]]|statModifier=Defense+20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic shield]]|statModifier=Defense+25}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tempest shield]]|statModifier=Defense+35}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ogre shield]]|statModifier=Defense+60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Accessories|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tough guy tattoo]]|statModifier=Strength+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mighty armlet]]|statModifier=Strength+15}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Restless heart]]|statModifier=Resilience+10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold chain]]|statModifier=Resilience+10}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Recovery ring]]|statModifier=Resilience+25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Care ring]]|statModifier=Wisdom+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scholar's specs]]|statModifier=Wisdom+15}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bunny tail]]♥|statModifier=Luck+8}}
{{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|entry|item=[[Slime earrings]]|statModifier=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ruby wristband]]|statModifier=}}
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*♥ denotes female-only equipment.


===Starting equipment===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
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====([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Verison)====
*[[Oaken club|Club]]
*[[Leather armour|Leather armor]]
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====([[Game Boy|GBC]] Version)====
*[[Plain clothes|Clothes]].
|}


==''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''==
==={{DQ6}}===
Warrior is one of the basic classes available. It is one of the prerequisites for the [[Gladiator]] vocation (along with [[Martial Artist]]), and for the [[Armamentalist]] vocation (along with [[Mage]]).  
Warrior is one of the basic professions available, teaching risky techniques that can backfire on the player in exchange for their utility. It is one of the prerequisites for the [[Gladiator]], along with [[Martial Artist]], and for the [[Armamentalist]] vocation along with [[Mage]].  
===Stat Changes===
====Stat changes====
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|Agility
|Agility
| -35%
| -35%
|-
|Resilience
|Null
|-
|-
|Wisdom
|Wisdom
| -30%
| -30%
|-
|Style
|Null
|-
|-
|Max HP
|Max HP
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===Abilities===
====Abilities====
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==''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''==
==={{DQ7}}===
===Stat Changes===
[[File:DQVII_Warrior_male.png|right|border|155px]][[File:DQVII_Warrior_female.png|right|border|155px]]
Warrior is once again one of the basic vocations available after the events at [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VII)|Alltrades Abbey]]. The vocation's repertoire of skills is less dangerous than before, eschewing some of the questionable techniques for those that deal heavy damage to certain types of monsters. Mastering it is a prerequisite to unlock both the Gladiator and Armamentalist vocations. In the 3DS version, the outfit for Warriors is very similar to those seen in ''IX''
====Stat changes====
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|-
|-
|Battles to Master
|rowspan=2|Battles to Master
|130
|130 (PS1)
|-
|78 (3DS)
|-
|-
|Strength
|Strength
| +10 Percent
| +10%
|-
|-
|Agility
|Agility
| -35 Percent
| -35%
|-
|-
|Guard
|Resilience
| Null
| Null
|-
|-
|Intelligence
|Wisdom
| -30 Percent
| -30%
|-
|-
|Appearance
|Style
| Null
| Null
|-
|-
|Max HP
|Max HP
| +10 Percent
| +10%
|-
|-
|Max MP
|Max MP
| -60 Percent
| -60%
|}
|}


 
====PSX Abilities====
 
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===Abilities===
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|2
|2
|Novice
|Novice
|[[Focus Strength]]
|[[Focus Strength|PsycheUp]]
|10
|10
|Self
|Self
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|4
|4
|Guardsman
|Guardsman
|[[Mercurial Thrust]]
|[[Mercurial Thrust|SquallHit]]
|35
|35
|One Enemy
|One Enemy
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|6
|6
|Warmonger
|Warmonger
|[[Dragon Slash]]
|[[Dragon Slash|DrakSlash]]
|75
|75
|One Enemy
|One Enemy
|Does 50 Percent more damage to dragons. Regular damage to all other monsters
|Does 50% more damage to dragons. Regular damage to all other monsters
|0
|0
|-
|-
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|8
|8
|General
|General
|[[Hatchet Man]]
|[[Hatchet Man|EvilSlash]]
|130
|130
|One Enemy
|One Enemy
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===Hybrid Abilities===
====3DS abilities====
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|1
|Ruffian
|Nothing
|0
|
|
|
|-
|2
|Skirmisher
|[[Focus Strength]]
|5
|Self
|Focuses spirit so as to strike with redoubled force on the next attack.
|0
|-
|3
|Soldier
|Nothing
|10
|
|
|
|-
|4
|Veteran
|[[Mercurial Thrust]]
|18
|One Enemy
|Strikes an enemy before anyone else can act.
|0
|-
|5
|Captain
|[[Sobering Slap|Rude Awakening]]
|28
|One Ally
|Shakes an ally awake or snaps them out of a state of confusion.
|0
|-
|6
|Expert Fencer
|[[Wing-Clipper]]
|38
|One Enemy
|Deals extra damage to flying foes.
|0
|-
|7
|Elite Blade
|[[Dragon Slash]]
|53
|One Enemy
|An attack that can pierce even dragon's scales.
|0
|-
|8
|Sword Lord
|[[Hatchet Man]]
|78
|One Enemy
|An all-or-nothing strike that can sometimes land a critical hit.
|3
|}
 
====Hybrid abilities====
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|-
|-
|[[Bard]]
|[[Bard]]
|[[War Song]]
|[[Gritty Ditty|War Song]]
|All Allies
|All Allies
|Raises the defense of all allies
|Raises the defense of all allies
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|-
|-
|[[Dancer]]
|[[Dancer]]
|[[Sword Dance]]
|[[Sword Dance|SwordDanc]]
|All Enemies
|All Enemies
|Attacks four random enemies with 75 percent power
|Attacks four random enemies with 75 percent power
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|-
|-
|[[Jester]]
|[[Jester]]
|Confuhit
|[[Weird Whacker|ConfuHit]]
|One Enemy
|One Enemy
|May confuse the enemy it hit
|May confuse the enemy it hit
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|-
|-
|[[Mariner]]
|[[Mariner]]
|BirdSlash
|[[Wing-Clipper|BirdSlash]]
|One Enemy
|One Enemy
|Causes 50 percent extra damage to Bird Types, regular damage to all others
|Causes 50 percent extra damage to flying enemies, regular damage to all others
|0
|0
|-
|-
|[[Shepherd]]
|[[Shepherd]]
|[[Mineuchi]]
|[[Sobering Slap|Mineuchi]]
|One Ally
|One Ally
|Cures one ally of sleep and confusion
|Cures one ally of sleep and confusion
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|-
|-
|[[Thief]]
|[[Thief]]
|Thief Hit
|[[Klepto Clobber|ThiefHit]]
|One Enemy
|One Enemy
|Attacks the enemy and has a chance of stealing its item
|Attacks the enemy and has a chance of stealing its item
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===Usefulness===
====Strategy====
After the events in [[Dharma]], 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 Slime|Metal Slimes]]. The Dragon Slash is also good for dragon bosses that the player encounters.
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 will always be a critical hit, making short work of [[Metal Slime|Metal Slimes]]. The Dragon 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 0.75 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.
For hybrid skills, the two most useful ones are Sword Dance, which requires both a mature warrior and a mature [[Dancer]], and Kelpto Clobber, which requires a mature warrior and a mature [[Thief]]. Sword Dance attacks four times with 0.75% power, making it useful for boss fights as it will hit for 300% more attack power than normal attacks. It is also the most cost effective skill in the game as it doesn't require any MP to use. Klepto Clobber 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]]. The 'mentalist has access to some elemental slashes and the extremely powerful spell Kafrizzle. The Warrior can also combine the mastered [[Martial Artist]] class and become a [[Gladiator]]. The Gladiator has stronger attacks including Quad Hits. After the Dragoon class is mastered, the Dragoon can then become a [[Godhand]] as long as the [[Paladin]] class is also mastered. The Godhand has several powerful attacks culminating with Ultrahit, a must for beating the final bosses in the game.
Regarding evolution, the Warrior can combine the mastered [[Mage]] class and become an [[Armamentalist]]. The 'mentalist has access to some elemental slashes and the extremely powerful spell [[Kafrizzle]]. The Warrior can also combine the mastered [[Martial Artist]] class and become a [[Gladiator]]. The Gladiator has stronger attacks including [[Multifists]]. After the Gladiator class is mastered, the Gladiator can then become a [[Champion]] as long as the [[Paladin]] class is also mastered. The Champion has several powerful attacks culminating with [[Blade of Ultimate Power]], a must for beating the final bosses in the game.


==''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''==
==={{DQ9}}===
The Warrior Class is available at the start of the game and has the unique skillset 'Courage'. Warriors can also use skill points to learn [[Sword]], [[Spear]], [[Knife]], and [[Shield]] skills. Their [[Coup-de-Grace]] is "Critical Claim," an attack that always lands a [[critical hit]].
[[Image:WarriorMaleDQIX.jpg|right|border|195px]][[Image:WarriorFemaleDQIX.jpg|right|border|195px]]
The Warrior Class is available at the start of the game and has the unique skillset 'Courage'. Warriors can also use skill points to learn [[Sword]], [[Spear]], [[Knife]], and [[Shield]] skills. Their [[Coup-de-Grace]] is "[[Critical Claim]]" an attack that always lands a critical hit.


Warriors are considered the preliminary to Gladiators, and when the two are compared, Warriors aren't as agile or as strong. They also cannot equip heavier armor sets. However, Warriors have the advantage having more HP, Resilience, MP, and are able to wield [[Shield|Shields]]. They also have options to draw enemy aggro and protect other party members. Thus, parties who need a reliable tank should stick with a Warrior, or at least obtain Omnivocational Shieldmaster to help smooth over the transition to a Gladiator.
====Base stats====
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|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#A3AB47"
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 1 || 99
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| HP || 26 || 570
|-
| MP || 4 || 86
|-
| Strength || 18 || 404
|-
| Agility || 4 || 78
|-
| Resilience || 18 || 400
|-
| Magical Might || 0 || 0
|-
| Magical Mending || 0 || 0
|-
| Deftness || 5 || 111
|-
| Charm || 4 || 89
|}


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====Courage====
|+Courage
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!style="background:#4682B4; color:white;"|Accolades
!style="background:#4682B4; color:white;"|Required points
!style="background:#4682B4; color:white;"|Required points
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Name
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Name
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Effects
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Effects
|-
|-
|8||[[Whipping Boy]]||Protects a selected user in battle from damage by taking it in their place.
|Courageous Kid||8||[[Whipping Boy]]||Protects a selected user in battle from damage by taking it in their place.
|-
|-
|16||Natural Strength +10||Increases attack by 10 pts.
|Plucky Devil||16||Natural Strength +10||Increases attack by 10 pts.
|-
|-
|28||[[Whistle]]||Draws enemy towards you outside of battle and provokes them in battle.
|Bold Soul||28||[[Whistle]]||Draws enemy towards you outside of battle and provokes them in battle.
|-
|-
|40||Natural Resilience +20||Increases defence by 20 pts.
|Brave Heart||40||Natural Resilience +20||Increases defence by 20 pts.
|-
|-
|48||[[Body Slam]]|| Hits a single enemy with a body slam causing recoil.
|Intrepid Adventurer||48||[[Body Slam]]|| Hits a single enemy with a body slam causing recoil.
|-
|-
|56||Natural Strength +30|| Increases attack by 30 pts.
|Stout-hearted Sort||56||Natural Strength +30|| Increases attack by 30 pts.
|-
|-
|70||[[Morale Masher]]|| Attacks the enemy lowering its tension
|Gallant Guy/Girl||70||[[Morale Masher]]|| Attacks the enemy lowering its tension
|-
|-
|80||Natural Resilience +40||Increases defence by 40 pts.
|Valliant Combatant|| 80||Natural Resilience +40||Increases defence by 40 pts.
|-
|-
|90||Natural Max HP +60||Increases HP by 60 pts.
|Valorous Vanquisher||90||Natural Max HP +60||Increases HP by 60 pts.
|-
|-
|100||[[Attack Attacker]]||Attacks one enemy lowering its atk. power.
|Peerlessly Fearless||100||[[Attack Attacker]]||Attacks one enemy lowering its atk. power.
|}
|}


==Notable Warriors==
====Revocation award====
*Selectable class in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
*[[Soldier's Medal]]
*[[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|The Prince of Midenhall]]
 
*[[Ragnar McRyan]]
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*[[Tuppence]]
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==={{DQTreasures}}===
Both Warriors are represented by [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|statues]] with base values of 120,000
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
[[File:Walk warriors.jpg|right|thumb|Status screen as a warrior in ''Walk''|300px]]
The warrior vocation is available to players from the start, and the weapon choices are [[Axes]], [[Staves]], and [[Swords]].
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==Notable warriors==
*[[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|The Prince of Midenhall]], a descendant of the [[Hero (Dragon Quest)]]. He has inherited all of his ancestor's physical strength, but cannot use spells.
*[[Ragnar McRyan]], a soldier from the kingdom of [[Burland]]. His design is also reminiscent of the iconic design as well, wearing pink.
*[[Tuppence]], a solider from the kingdom of [[Gotha]]
*[[Aishe]], a member of the [[Roamers|Roamers tribe]]. While stated to be a [[Dancer]], she joins the party as a rank 3 warrior.
*[[Aquila]], the mentor of their game's respective [[Hero (Dragon Quest IX)|Hero]].
*[[Drustan]], a major NPC from {{DQ11}}. Titled the 'Warrior King' he is modelled after the male warrior design from III.
 
==Trivia==
*The female Warrior from ''Dragon Quest III'' has made cameo appearances as an NPC in other games in the series, such as ''Monsters'', ''VIII'', and ''XI''. Male Warriors also appeared as NPCs in ''XI'' as well.
 
==See also==
*[[Femiscyran bottoms]]
*[[Femiscyran fingerwear]]
*[[Femiscyran footwear]]
*[[Femiscyran mail]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Dq3gbart05.jpg|<center>Male soldier, ''Dragon Quest III'' artwork</center>
DQIII Warrior Female Famicom.png|Female Warrior, Famicom artwork
Image:Dq3gbart04.jpg|<center>Female soldier, ''Dragon Quest III'' artwork</center>
DQIII Warrior Male Famicom.png|Male Warrior,  Famicom artwork
Image:WarriorMaleDQIX.jpg|<center>Male warrior, ''Dragon Quest IX'' official artwork</center>
Warrior3female.png|Female Warrior,  Super Famicom artwork
Image:WarriorFemaleDQIX.jpg|<center>Female warrior, ''Dragon Quest IX'' official artwork</center>
Warrior3male.png|Male Warrior,  Super Famicom artwork
</gallery>
DQIII_Characters.png|Setting out from [[Leiamland]] with Ramia, circa 1996
Dq3gbart04.jpg|Female Warrior,  Gameboy Color artwork
DQIII_GBC_Warrior_Male.png|Male Warrior, Gameboy Color artwork
Warrior female III HD2D.png|Female Warrior, HD-2D artwork
Warrior male III HD2D.png|Male Warrior, HD-2D artwork
DQIII_Male_Warrior_Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series
DQIII_Female_Warrior_Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series
DQIII Resilience.png|High [[List_of_character_statistics#Resilience|resilience]]
DQIII HP.png|[[List_of_character_statistics#Hit_Points|Maximum HP]]
Appraising_the Faerie Flute.png|A Merchant turned Warrior failing to [[Appraise|appraise]] the [[Faerie Flute]]
DQIII Gold Chain.png|''DQIII'' Warrior wearing a [[Gold chain|gold chain]]
DQIII_Warrior_Wall_Bash.png|''DQIII'' Warrior bashing into a wall
File:Warrior_DQVI_official_guide_book_profile.jpg||[[Terry]] as a Warrior equipped with a copper sword and bronze shield, for ''VI's'' official guide
File:Warrior v-jump VI.jpg|Ditto for ''VI's'' V-jump guide
DQMCH_Warrior.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart''
DQ Heroines.png|Looking at the Heroine and Princess Gwaelin
DQ Stars Android Female Warrior.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}
DQ Stars Android Male Warrior 1.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Male Warrior 2.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Male Warrior 3.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Male Warrior 4.jpg|
female warrior statue treasures icon.jpg|The female Warrior's ''Treasures'' statue...
male warrior statue treasures icon.jpg|...and her counterpart's
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A master of weapon-based combat, able to learn a variety of cutting-edge sword techniques.
--Description of the Warrior from Dragon Quest VII (3DS)


The Warrior (戦士 Senshi, lit. Soldier) is a recurring character vocation in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation. Warriors typically have high HP, Strength, and Resilience, but low Agility, and also possess no magical capability whatsoever.

Characteristics[edit]

Warriors specialize in armed combat in battle, being capable of wielding the strongest weapons and wearing the heaviest armor, shields, and helmets available. They boast incredible growths in Strength, Resilience, and maximum HP, but are often the slowest party member in the group: it would be a wise idea to have them equip Agility-boosting accessories whenever available to keep them on par with other party members. Warriors typically share most of their equipment choices with the Hero, as well as having access to some weapons that are unique to them such as heavy axes and hammers. They will sometimes forgo weapon accuracy in favor of wielding weapons that have a higher chance of inflicting critical hits, such as Hela's hammer and the Headsman's axe. Warriors are sometimes troublesome to the party's finances, as it can quickly become expensive to keep them equipped with the newest and best equipment in each town.

The female Warrior has been the victim of censorship in the 21st century due to the increasingly strict regulations of the Japanese CERO ratings board. This practice began in 2012 with the release of Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D where she wore a black top and matching spats under her armour, with black chosen in an attempt to match her male counterpart, and this design was carried forward into 2015 with Dragon Quest of the Stars and into 2022 with the statue depicting her in Dragon Quest Treasures. Her design was altered again in 2024 with the HD-2D release of III, where the black cloth was switched with a light beige to render the changes all but invisible on her sprite. Similar censorship was applied to the summon spirit Kamashki in Dragon Quest X and to Maya Mahabala in the 2023 release of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Base stats[edit]

Male and female Warrior, Dragon Quest III Famicom artwork

NES version

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 1 99
HP 17 432
MP 0 0
Strength 10 201
Agility 2 83
Resilience 8 234
Wisdom 2 64
Luck 3 73

Equipment[edit]

Dragon Quest III (All) 
Weapon Modifier(s)
Cypress stick Attack +2
Oaken club Attack +7
Copper sword Attack +12
Divine dagger Attack +14
Chain sickle Attack +16
Iron lance Attack +26
Steel broadsword Attack +33
Iron axe Attack +38
Sizeable Scissors Attack +47
Siren sword Attack +50
Mountaincleaver Attack +51
Dragontail whip Attack +54
Sledgehammer Attack +55
Battleaxe Attack +60
Orochi's sword Attack +65
Zombiesbane Attack +67
War hammer Attack +70
Dragonsbane Attack +79
Thunderbolt blade Attack +82
Blizzard blade Attack +90
Stormlord's sword Attack +95
Bastard sword Attack +105
Gringham whip Attack +105
Headsman's axe Attack +105
Sword of ruin Attack +107
Double-edged sword Attack +115
Destructiball Attack +135

Dragon Quest III (All) 
Armor Modifier(s)
Scandalous swimsuit Defense+1
Plain clothes Defense+4
Boxer shorts Defense+10
Leather armour Defense+12
Leather dress Defense+15
Shell armour Defense+16
Chain mail Defense+20
Silk robe Defense+20
Cloak of evasion Defense+23
Leather kilt Defense+24
Iron armour Defense+25
Magical skirt Defense+25
Glombolero Defense+30
Full plate armour Defense+32
Cat suit Defense+35
Magic armour Defense+40
Dragon mail Defense+45
Earthenwear Defense+50
Spiked armour Defense+55
Magic bikini Defense+65
Hate mail Defense+65
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 female-only equipment.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Warrior is one of the basic professions available, teaching risky techniques that can backfire on the player in exchange for their utility. It is one of the prerequisites for the Gladiator, along with Martial Artist, and for the Armamentalist vocation along with Mage.

Stat changes[edit]

Statistics Change
Battles to Master 150
Strength +10%
Agility -35%
Resilience Null
Wisdom -30%
Style Null
Max HP +10%
Max MP -60%
Trait N/A

Abilities[edit]

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Ruffian N/A 1 -
2 Skirmisher Focus Strength 10 Self Focus the fighting spirit to strike with redoubled force on the next attack. 0
3 Swashbuckler N/A 20 -
4 Veteran Double-Edged Slash 35 One Enemy Deals heavy damage to an enemy, but also hurts the user. 0
5 Captain Mercurial Thrust 55 One Enemy Strikes an enemy before anyone else can act. 0
6 Expert Fencer Frenzy 85 Random target An indiscriminate attack against friend and foe alike. 0
7 Elite Blade Falcon Slash 115 One enemy A double slicing attack, faster than a falcon on the wing. 0
8 Sword Lord Hatchet Man 150 One enemy An unpredictable attack that can land a critical hit. 0

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

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Warrior is once again one of the basic vocations available after the events at Alltrades Abbey. The vocation's repertoire of skills is less dangerous than before, eschewing some of the questionable techniques for those that deal heavy damage to certain types of monsters. Mastering it is a prerequisite to unlock both the Gladiator and Armamentalist vocations. In the 3DS version, the outfit for Warriors is very similar to those seen in IX

Stat changes[edit]

Statistics Change
Battles to Master 130 (PS1)
78 (3DS)
Strength +10%
Agility -35%
Resilience Null
Wisdom -30%
Style Null
Max HP +10%
Max MP -60%

PSX Abilities[edit]

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Beginner Nothing 0
2 Novice PsycheUp 10 Self User takes one turn. Next turn, physical attack does double damage 0
3 Soldier Nothing 20
4 Guardsman SquallHit 35 One Enemy User attacks first with 80 percent power 0
5 Veteran Nothing 55
6 Warmonger DrakSlash 75 One Enemy Does 50% more damage to dragons. Regular damage to all other monsters 0
7 Elite Nothing 105
8 General EvilSlash 130 One Enemy Hits one enemy with a critical hit one out of three times. 0

3DS abilities[edit]

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Ruffian Nothing 0
2 Skirmisher Focus Strength 5 Self Focuses spirit so as to strike with redoubled force on the next attack. 0
3 Soldier Nothing 10
4 Veteran Mercurial Thrust 18 One Enemy Strikes an enemy before anyone else can act. 0
5 Captain Rude Awakening 28 One Ally Shakes an ally awake or snaps them out of a state of confusion. 0
6 Expert Fencer Wing-Clipper 38 One Enemy Deals extra damage to flying foes. 0
7 Elite Blade Dragon Slash 53 One Enemy An attack that can pierce even dragon's scales. 0
8 Sword Lord Hatchet Man 78 One Enemy An all-or-nothing strike that can sometimes land a critical hit. 3

Hybrid abilities[edit]

Hybrid Learns Target Info MP
Bard War Song All Allies Raises the defense of all allies 0
Dancer SwordDanc All Enemies Attacks four random enemies with 75 percent power 0
Jester ConfuHit One Enemy May confuse the enemy it hit 0
Mariner BirdSlash One Enemy Causes 50 percent extra damage to flying enemies, regular damage to all others 0
Shepherd Mineuchi One Ally Cures one ally of sleep and confusion 0
Thief ThiefHit One Enemy Attacks the enemy and has a chance of stealing its item 0

Strategy[edit]

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 will always be a critical hit, making short work of Metal Slimes. The Dragon 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 Kelpto Clobber, which requires a mature warrior and a mature Thief. Sword Dance attacks four times with 0.75% power, making it useful for boss fights as it will hit for 300% more attack power than normal attacks. It is also the most cost effective skill in the game as it doesn't require any MP to use. Klepto Clobber 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. The 'mentalist has access to some elemental slashes and the extremely powerful spell Kafrizzle. The Warrior can also combine the mastered Martial Artist class and become a Gladiator. The Gladiator has stronger attacks including Multifists. After the Gladiator class is mastered, the Gladiator can then become a Champion as long as the Paladin class is also mastered. The Champion has several powerful attacks culminating with Blade of Ultimate Power, a must for beating the final bosses in the game.

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

WarriorMaleDQIX.jpg
WarriorFemaleDQIX.jpg

The Warrior Class is available at the start of the game and has the unique skillset 'Courage'. Warriors can also use skill points to learn Sword, Spear, Knife, and Shield skills. Their Coup-de-Grace is "Critical Claim" an attack that always lands a critical hit.

Warriors are considered the preliminary to Gladiators, and when the two are compared, Warriors aren't as agile or as strong. They also cannot equip heavier armor sets. However, Warriors have the advantage having more HP, Resilience, MP, and are able to wield Shields. They also have options to draw enemy aggro and protect other party members. Thus, parties who need a reliable tank should stick with a Warrior, or at least obtain Omnivocational Shieldmaster to help smooth over the transition to a Gladiator.

Base stats[edit]

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 1 99
HP 26 570
MP 4 86
Strength 18 404
Agility 4 78
Resilience 18 400
Magical Might 0 0
Magical Mending 0 0
Deftness 5 111
Charm 4 89

Courage[edit]

Accolades Required points Name Effects
Courageous Kid 8 Whipping Boy Protects a selected user in battle from damage by taking it in their place.
Plucky Devil 16 Natural Strength +10 Increases attack by 10 pts.
Bold Soul 28 Whistle Draws enemy towards you outside of battle and provokes them in battle.
Brave Heart 40 Natural Resilience +20 Increases defence by 20 pts.
Intrepid Adventurer 48 Body Slam Hits a single enemy with a body slam causing recoil.
Stout-hearted Sort 56 Natural Strength +30 Increases attack by 30 pts.
Gallant Guy/Girl 70 Morale Masher Attacks the enemy lowering its tension
Valliant Combatant 80 Natural Resilience +40 Increases defence by 40 pts.
Valorous Vanquisher 90 Natural Max HP +60 Increases HP by 60 pts.
Peerlessly Fearless 100 Attack Attacker Attacks one enemy lowering its atk. power.

Revocation award[edit]

Dragon Quest X[edit]


Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

Both Warriors are represented by statues with base values of 120,000

Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

Status screen as a warrior in Walk

The warrior vocation is available to players from the start, and the weapon choices are Axes, Staves, and Swords.

Notable warriors[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • The female Warrior from Dragon Quest III has made cameo appearances as an NPC in other games in the series, such as Monsters, VIII, and XI. Male Warriors also appeared as NPCs in XI as well.

See also[edit]

Gallery[edit]