Skills (Dragon Quest IX)

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Skills in Dragon Quest IX are awarded using a points based system that is tied to character level. As a character gains levels, they may apply a certain number of skill points toward class-specific skills. For full lists of each different skill type, see Lists of skills in Dragon Quest IX.

Earning Skill Points

For each character class, a total of 200 skill points can be earned by growing from level 1 to 99. These points are distributed in a bell curve over the span of levels.

Applying Skill Points

For each class, only a subset of skills are available to be improved using skill points. This means that strategy must be applied in order to maximize the capabilities of a character as they gain levels and change classes.

Classes/Skills Matrix

This table does not include skills which are available to only a single class or the Hero skills.

Class Sword Spear Staff Knife Shield Claws Whip Fan Axe Hammer Fisticuffs Wand Bow Boomerang
Warrior X X X X
Thief X X X
Minstrel X X X X
Priest X X X
Martial Artist X X X X
Mage X X X X
Gladiator X X X X
Armamentalist X X X X
Paladin X X X X X
Ranger X X X X X
Sage X X X X X
Luminary X X X X