Editing Priest

[[File:Priest3male.png‎|right|border|250px]][[File:Priest3female.png‎|right|border|180px]]

--Description in {{Dragon Quest VII}}</center>

The '''Priest''' (僧侶, ''Souryo'') is a class in the {{DQSeries}}. Design wise, the original depiction drew inspiration from the Catholic church, while modern versions pull from Buddhist monks beginning with the ninth game.

Priests specialize in healing and fortifying spells rather than offensive magic, and are some of the only characters who can learn to revive party members with the [[Zing]] and [[Kazing]] spells. Priests typically cannot equip heavy armor, but they have better options than a [[Mage]] and can also wield a wider variety of weapons. Priests do have initially more strength, agility and resilience than Magi, but on the whole, their physical combat potential is average at best.

''{{NES}} Version''

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| {{HP}} || 9 || 335

| {{MP}} || 8 || 432

| {{Strength}} || 4 || 150

| {{Agility}} || 5 || 130

| {{Resilience}} || 3 || 171

| {{Wisdom}} || 8 || 205

| {{Luck}} || 3 || 183

===Equipment===

*♥ denotes female only equipment.

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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of sentencing]]|statModifier=Attack +37}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Rune staff]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sage's staff]]|statModifier=Attack +50}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Somatic staff]]|statModifier=Attack +65}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Zombiesbane]]|statModifier=Attack +67}}

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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather hat]]|statModifier=Defense +2}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hardwood headwear]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[King's crown]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mad cap]]|statModifier=Defense +8}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Fur hood]]♥|statModifier=Defense +10}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +16}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver tiara]]♥|statModifier=Defense +20}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wayfarer's clothes]]|statModifier=Defense+8}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Boxer shorts]]|statModifier=Defense+10}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather armour]]|statModifier=Defense+12}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather dress]]♥|statModifier=Defense+15}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silk robe]]♥|statModifier=Defense+20}}

{{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=[[Magical robes]]|statModifier=Defense+30}}

{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Glombolero]]|statModifier=Defense+30}}

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{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Poof]]|level=2}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Acceleratle]]|level=5}} [[

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Dazzle]]|level=7}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Sap]]|level=8}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Snooze]]|level=9}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Squelch]]|level=11}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Woosh]]|level=12}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Fizzle]]|level=13}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Midheal]]|level=14}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Tingle]]|level=15}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Cock-a-doodle-doo]]|level=16}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kasap]]|level=18}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Bazoom]]|level=20}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Whack]]|level=22}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Zing]]|level=24}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Swoosh]]|level=26}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Thwack]]|level=28}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Fullheal]]|level=30}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Insulatle]]|level=32}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Multiheal]]|level=34}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kaswoosh]]|level=36}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kazing]]|level=38}}

{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kamikazee]]|level=41}}

=={{DQ6}}==

Priest is one of the basic classes available. It is one of the prerequisites for the [[Sage]] {{Vocation}} (along with [[Mage]]), and for the [[Paladin]] vocation (along with [[Martial Artist]]).

 

|{{Strength}}

|{{Agility}}

|{{Resilience}}

|{{Wisdom}}

|Max {{HP}}

|Restores at least 30 {{HP}} to a single ally.

|Cures a single ally of the effects of {{Poison}}.

|Raises the {{Defence}} of a single [[party]] member.

|Restores at least 75 {{HP}} to a single ally.

|Cures all party members of the effects of {{Sleep}} and [[Paralysis]].

|A {{Cursed}} incantation that sends an enemy to the hereafter.

|[[Party]]

|Raises the {{Defence}} of all [[party]] members.

|Restores all {{HP}} to a single ally.

|Occasionally resurrects a fallen ally with half {{HP}} restored.

=={{DQ7}}==

[[Image:DQVII_Priest_male.png|right|border|165px]][[Image:DQVII_Priest_female.png|right|border|155px]]

Priest is one of the basic vocations available at {{Alltrades Abbey 7}}. It is a necessary prerequisite for both [[Sage]] and [[Paladin]] {{Vocation}}s.

 

|180 (PS1) / 97 ({{3DS}})

|{{Strength}}

|{{Agility}}

|{{Resilience}}

|{{Wisdom}}

|{{Style}}

|Max {{HP}}

|Max {{MP}}

==={{PS1}} Abilities===

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|Banishes one group of enemies from battle. (Party does not gain [[Experience Points]])

|Heals about 30 {{HP}} to one ally.

|Causes around 15 {{HP}} in wind damage to one group of enemies.

|Raises the {{Defence}} of one ally.

|Heals around 80 {{HP}} to one ally.

|Causes roughly 30 {{HP}} in wind damage to one group of enemies.

|Restores an ally to full {{HP}}.

|Has the chance of restoring one fallen ally with half their Max {{HP}}.

==={{3DS}} Abilities===

|Restores at least 30 {{HP}} to a single ally.

|Causes around 15 {{HP}} in wind damage to one group of enemies.

|7 (12)

|Raises the {{Defence}} of one ally.

|10 (22)

|Has a chance of preventing one group of enemies from casting spells.

|15 (37)

|Restores at least 75 {{HP}} to one ally.

|15 (52)

|Causes roughly 30 {{HP}} in wind damage to one group of enemies.

|15 (67)

|Restores an ally to full {{HP}}.

|30 (97)

|Has the chance of restoring one fallen ally with half their Max {{HP}}.

|Restores 20 {{HP}} to All Allies.

|Has a chance of killing all enemies.

|Allies cannot be attacked but cannot attack.

|Increases the {{Defence}} of all allies.

=={{DQ9}}==

[[File:DQIX Priest Male.png‎|right|border|195px]][[File:DQIX Priest Female.png‎|right|border|200px]]

The Priest {{Vocation}} is available at the start of the game and has the unique skillset "Faith". Priests can also use skill points to learn {{Spear}}s, {{Wand}}s, {{Staves}}, and [[Shield]] skills. Their [[Coup-de-Grace]] is "Choir of Angels," which heals all [[party]] members and removes negative status effects.

Priests easily surpass the durability and curative capabilities of [[Sage]]s, but are not as {{MP}} efficient with their casting and lack the vital [[Kazing]] spell.

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| {{HP}} || 19 || 420

| {{MP}} || 14 || 315

| {{Strength}} || 9 || 201

| {{Agility}} || 14 || 312

| {{Resilience}} || 9 || 204

| {{Magical Might}} || 0 || 0

| {{Magical Mending}} || 18 || 400

| {{Deftness}} || 9 || 206

| {{Charm}} || 7 || 146

|Acolyte/Postulant||16||Natural Magical Mending +20||Permanently adds 20 to {{Magical Mending}}.

|Mendicant/Votary||28||[[Benediction]]||Lifts a [[Curses|curse]] from a single ally.

|Parish Priest/Nun of the Parish||40||Natural Max {{MP}} +10||Permanently adds 10 to Max {{MP}}.

|Presbyter/Missionary||48||[[Rotstopper]]||Protects the [[party]] from {{Undead}} enemies' attacks.

|Abbot/Abbess||56||Natural Magical Mending +60||Permanently adds 60 to {{Magical Mending}}.

|Archbishop/Mother Superior||80||Natural Max {{MP}} +20||Permanently adds 20 to Max {{MP}}.

|Cardinal/Beatificant||90||[[Care Prayer]]||Offers up a prayer to increase {{Magical Mending}}.

|Saint||100||Natural {{Magical Mending}} +100||Permanently adds 100 to {{Magical Mending}}.

|[[Heal]]||1||2||Restores at least 30 {{HP}} to a single ally.

|[[Squelch]]||3||2||Cures a single ally of the effects of {{Poison}}.

|[[Snooze]]||6||3||Puts a group of enemies to {{Sleep}}.

|[[Buff]]||8||3||Raises the {{Defence}} of a single [[party]] member.

|[[Cock-A-Doodle-Doo]]||11||2||Awakens any {{Sleep}}ing [[party]] members.

|[[Insulate]]||14||4||Protects a [[party]] member from [[breath attack|breath]]-based attacks.

|[[Midheal]]||16||4||Restores at least 75 {{HP}} to a single ally.

|[[Whack]]||20||5||A {{Cursed}} incantation that sends an enemy to the hereafter.

|[[Tingle]]||22||2||Cures all [[Party]] members of the effects of [[Paralysis]].

|[[Moreheal]]||31||8||Restores at least 165 {{HP}} to a single ally.

|[[Multiheal]]||38||16||Restores at least 100 {{HP}} to all [[party]] members.

|[[Insulatle]]||43||8||Protects the whole party from [[Breath attack|breath]]-based attacks.

|[[Fullheal]]||47||24||Restores all {{HP}} to a single ally.

|[[Omniheal]]||65||128||Restores all {{HP}} to all [[party]] members.

*[[Revocation Medals]]

 

=={{DQ10}}==

 

[[File:Walk priests.jpg|right|thumb|A character changing from a warrior to a priest in ''Walk''|200px]]

*[[Kiryl]] is an apprentice training under the resident priest in castle [[Zamoksva]]  

*{{Hero 5}} of {{Dragon Quest V}} has abilities from the Priest set, and resembles a wandering monk.

*[[Nevan]] is a pious prodigy of [[Ghent]], gaining world renown despite his young age.

*[[Sir Mervyn]] learns several abilities from the {{Vocation}}, and is styled after a real life Templar.

*[[Angelo]] is an ex-clergyman who is disgusted with the seediness of the [[church]].

*[[Sellma]]'s default {{Vocation}} is a priest when she joins the [[party]] in {{IX}}.

*The male priest from {{Dragon Quest III}} makes a cameo appearance as an {{NPC}} in {{Dragon Quest VII}}.

*Most of the crosses worn by priests throughout the series has been altered starting with {{Dragon Quest VIII}} in order to avoid any resemblance to real world religious iconography.

DQIII Priest Male Famicom.png|Male priest, {{III}} {{Famicom}} artwork.

DQIIIPriestClass.png|Male and female priest, {{III}} {{Famicom}} artwork.

DQIII Male Priest Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.

DQIII Female Priest Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.

DQ3 priests.png|Male and female priest, {{III}} {{Super Famicom}} artwork.

Dq3gbart10.jpg|Male priest, {{Dragon Quest III}} {{Game Boy Color}} artwork

Dq3gbart09.jpg|Female priest, {{Dragon Quest III}} {{Game Boy Color}} artwork.

File:Priest v-jump VI.jpg|[[Nevan]] becoming a man of the cloth in the V-Jump guide for ''VI''

File:X priest.png|Stock art of the vocation in ''X'', note the similarity to Kiryl.

Curate_Rollo.png|Curate Rollo from ''[[Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest: Shougeki no Shippo Dan|Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest]]''.

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