Rab
"The former monarch of the fallen realm of Dundrasil, and our Hero's grandfather. He fled on the fateful night his kingdom found itself overcome by monsters, and has wandered the world ever since with Princess Jade. It's a little known fact that he's actually the youngest of three brothers."
—XI loading screen profile
| Rab | |
| Dragon Quest XI | |
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| Japanese name | ロウ |
| Romaji | Rō |
| Title | King of Dundrasil |
| Class | Sage |
| Race | Human |
| Age | 70's |
| Family | Hero (grandson) Eleanor (daughter) Irwin (son-in-law) |
| Voice actor | Mugihito (Japanese, Dragon Quest Rivals, XI S) Alex Norton (English) |
Rab (ロウ, Rō), also know by his formal title of Lord Robert, is a character in Dragon Quest XI. Despite his advanced age, he displays considerable abilities as a martial artist and magical prowess. He is a former king of Dundrasil, and is the grandfather of the Luminary.
Appearance and personality[edit]
Rab is an elderly gentleman with a bushy pair of eyebrows and matching mustache, and covers his bald head with a red fez. He wears a red open vest with intricate yellow patterns over a long-sleeved white tunic and a black sash worn around his waist. He also wears a pair of orange trousers, leather shoes worn with yellow socks, and he walks around with the help of a cane. Rab is also always seen carrying a large backpack.
Rab is a jolly old man who does his best to keep a positive attitude despite the tragedies his family has suffered in the past as well as the hardship he and his companions endure on their journey, often humming a tune to himself to relief stress. Rab rarely loses his temper with anyone, and even when he scolds a character he follows it up with sage advice gleaned from the experiences of his long life. In regards to monsters, however, Rab is much more ferocious and will typically have the most dynamic and aggressive Party Chat just before boss battles and fixed encounters--he still carries a strong grudge for the assault on castle Dundrasil and murder of his daughter and son-in-law.
Rab is seen as a grandfatherly figure by all members of the party, especially Jade and the Luminary due to their shared past and blood relation, respectively. His laid back and casual demeanor made him a popular figure among Erdrea's royals during his time as king-- and later advisor--of Dundrasil, speaking plainly and amicably with aristocracy and peasants alike. During his travels with Jade he has rubbed elbows with important figures in several towns, which makes certain accommodations much easier for the party in the present. Being a former disciple of Grand Master Pang during his childhood training in Angri-La, Rab practices a daily fitness routine based on the martial art that can be seen when the party is camping. Rab is also a bit of a dirty old man, keeping a copy of the Ogler's Digest magazine on his person, and he longs to get a copy of the out-of-print first issue. He frequently comments on the more curvaceous women the group encounters, particularly bunny girls, and one of his pep abilities involves getting a nosebleed to power up.
Despite his eccentricities and the humor at his expense they often bring, Rab is just as determined to save the world from the forces of evil as the rest of his companions, seeking to avenge his fallen kingdom and family while guiding his grandson to be the ultimate hero of legend.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
Rab is a Sage, capable of using both offensive and recovery magic, including the Crack, Zam, and Whack series of spells. He also possesses characteristics of a Martial Artist, being capable of wielding claws. He can also equip two-handed heavy wands. His armor choices are mostly limited to robes, lightweight clothing, crowns, and hats.
Base stats & pep bonus[edit]
| Attribute | Starting Stats | Maximum Stats | Skills |
| Level | 23 | 99 | - |
| HP | 164 | 570 | - |
| MP | 123 | 660 | +100 |
| Strength | 44 | 310 | +5 |
| Agility | 50 | 200 | +60 |
| Resilience | 27 | 210 | - |
| Magical Might | 92 | 525 | +15 |
| Magical Mending | 94 | 525 | +15 |
| Deftness | 49 | 230 | - |
| Charm | 40 | 170 | - |
| Initial gear | Rab's cane, Fur poncho, Thief's turban Iron claws (in inventory) | ||
| Pep boost | Magical might +20% (40%), magical mending +20% (40%) Magical critical hit rate up (magical critical hit rate further increased) Parenthesis includes pep-up power-up bonuses. | ||
Spells[edit]
| Name | Level | MP | Target | Description |
| Zam | 23 | 6 | One enemy | Up to 73~81 darkness damage when Rab reaches 145 magical might Twice as likely to go haywire |
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| Dazzle | 23 | 3 | Enemy group | Makes enemies hallucinate making them miss most of the time. |
| Squelch | 23 | 2 | One ally | Cures of Poison. |
| Sap | 23 | 2 | One enemy | Lowers defence, 100% accurate at 799 magical might. |
| Crack | 23 | 3 | One enemy | Up to 43~53 damage at 172 magical might. |
| Snooze | 23 | 3 | Enemy group | Sends enemy to sleep, 100% accurate at 999 magical might. |
| Defuddle | 23 | 2 | All allies | Cures all party members of confusion. |
| Insulate | 23 | 4 | One ally | Increases breath resistance slightly for a single ally. |
| Anathematise | 23 | 4 | One enemy | Reduces spell resistance, 75% accuracy at 799 magical mending. |
| Deceleratle | 23 | 4 | One enemy | Decreases agility for a single enemy. |
| Kasap | 23 | 4 | All enemies | Decreases defence 100% accurate at 799 magical might. |
| Crackle | 23 | 8 | Enemy group | Up to 88~104 damage at 249 magical might. |
| Dedazzle | 23 | 2 | One ally | Cures ally of bedazzlement and blindness. |
| Bounce | 23 | 6 | One ally | Reflects spells to the caster. |
| Midheal | 23 | 6 | One ally | Up to 85~105 HP restored. |
| Zing | 23 | 12 | One ally | Attempts to revive one ally, 75% success at 231 magical mending. |
| Whack | 23 | 5 | One enemy | Insta kill one enemy, 75% accurate at 900 magical might. |
| Moreheal | 24 | 12 | One ally | Up to 350~370 HP restored |
| Drain Magic | 28 | 0 | One enemy | Steals some MP from a single enemy. |
| Multiheal | 30 | 32 | All allies | Up to 330~350 HP restored to all allies. |
| Kasnooze | 32 | 8 | All enemies | Sends all enemies to sleep, 100% accurate at 999 magical might. |
| Zammle | 33 | 9 | One enemy | Up to 105~110 darkness damage at 238 magical might Twice as likely to go haywire |
| Blunt | 34 | 6 | One enemy | Decreases ATK by 25% for a single enemy. |
| Insulatle | 40 | 12 | All allies | Slightly Increases breath resistance |
| Kacrack | 44 | 20 | All enemies | Up to 224~256 damage at 323 magical might |
| Fullheal | 47 | 24 | One ally | Restores all HP to a party member. |
| Thwack | 49 | 10 | Enemy Group | Insta kill a group of enemies, 75% accuracy at 900 magical might. |
| Kazam | 52 | 18 | One enemy | Up to 238~323 darkness damage when Rab reaches 323 magical might Twice as likely to go haywire |
| Kamikazee | 53 | 1 | All enemies | Makes an explosion in a way to instakill all enemies but Rab dies after casting. 50/50 chance of working. And isn’t affected by bounce |
| Kazing | 54 | 24 | One ally | Revives an ally. Always works unlikely zing. HP restored is based on Magical mending. |
Event abilities[edit]
| Name | MP | Target | Description |
| Pearly Gates | 24 | All enemies | Wind damage to all enemies, 135~165 base and 265~295 cap when Rab's strength reaches 200. Possesses a 20% chance to lower Zap resistance one stage, ghouls take 150% damage. |
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Character builder[edit]
Heavy Wands[edit]
| Name | Skill points | MP | Range | Pep | Oomph | Info |
| Beelzefreeze | 3 | 2 | One enemy | -- | Yes | 150% damage to Demon family monsters, 25% chance to paralyze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP Absorption When Wielding +2% | 4 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Antimagic | 5 | 2 | One enemy | -- | -- | Attempts to fizzle foes for 2~4 turns |
| Staff of Salvation | 5 | 4 | One ally | Yes | -- | Restores up to 130~150 HP to an ally |
| Maximum MP When Wielding +10 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Minor MP Recovery After Battle | 6 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2~3 MP restored after each battle |
| Magical Might When Wielding +10 | 8 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| MP Absorption When Wielding +4% | 8 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Magical Might When Wielding +10 | 10 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Maximum MP +20 | 10 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Zing Stick | 10 | 12 | One ally | Yes | -- | 100% revival chance with up to half HP restored |
| Magical Might When Wielding +20 | 12 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Magical Might When Wielding +20 | 12 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Maximum MP +30 | 14 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Moderate MP Recovery After Battle | 14 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4~6 MP restored after each battle |
| Magical Mending When Wielding +30 | 16 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Magical Might When Wielding +30 | 16 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
Claws[edit]
| Name | Skill points | MP | Range | Pep | Oomph | Info |
| Attack Power When Wielding +5 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propeller Blade | 4 | 2 | One enemy | -- | Yes | Wind damage based on attack value that ignores enemy's defence, second attack is Rab's level |
| Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +2% | 6 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Dodge Chance When Wielding +2% | 6 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Attack Power When Wielding +10 | 8 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Can Opener | 8 | 4 | One enemy | -- | Yes | 300% (plus 10) damage to Machine family enemies, 200% damage to all other categories |
| Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +2% | 10 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Dodge Chance When Wielding +4% | 10 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| MP Absorption When Wielding +2% | 10 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Hawkeye Claw | 12 | 5 | One enemy | -- | Yes | 180%~220% damage to normal monsters, 1~2 damage to metal slimes, cannot miss |
| Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +2% | 13 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Dodge Chance When Wielding +4% | 13 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Air Raiser | 14 | 12 | One enemy | -- | Yes | Up to 415~455 wind damage plus (level * 1.5 +10) |
| Attack Power When Wielding +15 | 14 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Hardclaw | 14 | 10 | One enemy | -- | First hit | Strike one enemy for 130%, 120%, 110%, 360% damage total |
| MP Absorption When Wielding +4% | 14 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Rake 'n' Break | 16 | 12 | One enemy | -- | Yes | 260% damage that removes buffs |
| Wild Animaul | 16 | 24 | One enemy | -- | First hit | Attack one enemy for 150%, 100%, 100%, 50%, 50% damage, 450% damage total |
| Hand of God | 20 | 24 | One enemy | -- | Yes | Up to 380~460 light damage to one enemy |
Enlightenment[edit]
| Name | Skill points | MP | Range | Pep | Oomph | Info |
| Benediction | 4 | 2 | One ally | -- | -- | Cures curses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum MP +10 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| M-Pathy | 6 | 38 | One ally | -- | -- | Donates 38 MP |
| Right as Rain | 6 | 12 | All allies | Yes | -- | Restores up to 52 HP to all allies for five turns |
| Magical Mending +5 | 10 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Magical Might +5 | 10 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Strength +5 | 10 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Caster Sugar | 12 | 16 | Self | -- | -- | Raises magical might and mending by 25% for 4~6 turns |
| Magical Mending +10 | 13 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Magical Might +10 | 13 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Agility +20 | 16 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Maximum MP +30 | 16 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Maximum MP +30 | 16 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Pep Chance +5% | 16 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Pep-Up Power-Up | 16 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Agility +20 | 20 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Maximum MP +30 | 20 | -- | -- | -- | -- | N/A |
| Clear Your Mind | 25 | 10 | One enemy | -- | -- | Removes buffs |
| Infinite Wisdom | 25 | 32 | Self | -- | -- | Raises magical might and mending by 50%, lasts 4~6 turns |
| Kacrackle | 36 | 60 | All enemies | Yes | -- | Up to 688~752 ice damage at 900 magical might |
| Kazammle | 36 | 42 | One enemy | Yes | -- | Up to 525~585 darkness damage at 900 magical might Twice as likely to go haywire |
Equipment[edit]
Shypox dialogue[edit]
In battle:
When speaking to townsfolk:
Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]
Rab is present as a player avatar and as the subject of several cards.
Trivia[edit]
- One line of Rab's dialogue was changed for Dragon Quest XI S. When he recommends that the party travel to Puerto Valor, he now acknowledges that the town is "off to the northwest of Gondolia." In the original version of Dragon Quest XI, his dialogue was much the same, except that he did not say where Puerto Valor was.
- In the international fan poll for Dragon Quest XI that was released by Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, Rab placed last in popularity among the playable party members, with a total of 152 votes.
- Rab is the party member who levels up at the slowest rate, and he also has the second lowest agility growth rate after the eighth party member.
- Each of the Luminary's companions represents one of the classes in Dragon Quest III. Rab represents the Sage. His ability to use claws indicates that he was a Martial Artist prior to his class change.
Gallery[edit]
3D render
Combat pose
Expression chart
Battle expression 1
Battle expression 2
Battle expression 3
Battle sprite artwork
"the gadabout"
"The grandest master"
Grandest master concept art
"The king of the world tree"
"The sun god"
"The sun king"
"The sun lord"
Rab in deep meditation at the summit of Angri-La
Mask worn at the Octagonia tournament
Rivals card artwork
