Priest

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A cleric in the service of all that is holy, and who is able to heal allies and cast protective spells. --Description in Dragon Quest VII

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

Characteristics[edit]

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.

Priests were the original users of the Wind-element Woosh spells in the classic era of the series, but beginning with IX these spells have been passed on to the Luminary and Minstrel vocations. Priests have consistently had access to the instant-death Whack spells since their appearance in III, however.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Stats[edit]

NES Version

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 1 99
HP 9 335
MP 8 432
Strength 4 150
Agility 5 130
Resilience 3 171
Wisdom 8 205
Luck 3 183

Spells[edit]

Level Learned Original
Japanese
NES/GBC
Localization
Modern
Localization
MP Description
- ホイミ
Hoimi
Heal Heal 3 Restores 30~39 HP to one ally
2 ニフラム
Nifuramu
Expel Poof 2 Attempts to banish one group
Banished monster yield no exp or gold
5 ピオリム
Piorimu
Speedup Acceleratle 3 Doubles party's agility
7 マヌーサ
Manusa
Surround Dazzle 4 Reduces one group's physical accuracy to 3/8ths
8 ルカニ
Rukani
Sap Sap 3 Reduces one foe's defence by 50%
9 ラリホー
Rariho
Sleep Snooze 3 Attempts to knock out one group
11 キアリー
Kiari
Antidote Squelch 2 Cures poison
12 バギ
Bagi
Infernos Woosh 4 Deals 8~23 Wind damage to one group
13 マホトーン
Mahoton
Stopspell Fizzle 3 Seals one group's spells
14 ベホイミ
Behoimi
Healmore Midheal Restores 75~94 HP to one ally
15 キアリク
Kiariku
Numboff Tingle 6 Cures one ally of paralysis
17 ザメハ
Zameha
Awake Cock-a-doodle-doo 3 Awakens a sleeping ally
18 ルカナン
Rukanan
Defense Kasap 4 Reduces all foes' defence by 50%
20 バシルーラ
Bashirura
Limbo Blasto 7 Attempts to banish one monster
Banished monster yield no exp or gold
22 ザキ
Zaki
Beat Whack 7 Attempts to instantly kill one monster
24 ザオラル
Zaoraru
Vivify Zing 10 Attempts to revive one ally at half health
26 バギマ
Bagima
Infermore Swoosh 6 Deals 25~54 Wind damage to one group
28 ザラキ
Zaraki
Defeat Thwack 7 Attempts to instantly kill one group
30 ベホマ
Behoma
Healall Fullheal 7 Fully recover HP
32 フバーハ
Fubaha
Barrier Insulatle 6 Cuts breath damage by 50%
34 ベホマ
Behoma
Healus Multiheal 18 Heals all allies by 75~94 in battle
Heals 44~55 out of battle
36 バギクロス
Bagikurosu
Infermost Kaswoosh 9 Deals 60~119 Wind damage to one group
38 ザオリク
Zaoriku
Revive Kazing 20 Revives one ally to max HP
41 メガンテ
Megante
Sacrifice Kamikazee 1 Self-destructs to kill all monsters
Pierces Bounce

Equipment[edit]

Dragon Quest III (All) 
Armor Modifier(s)
Scandalous swimsuit Defense+1
Plain clothes Defense+4
Wayfarer's clothes Defense+8
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
Magical robes Defense+30
Glombolero Defense+30
Angel's robe Defense+35
Cat suit Defense+35
Magic armour Defense+40
Magic bikini Defense+65
Dragon robe Defense+80
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]

The Priests have had their crosses changed into tridents for all versions of the game. Unlike the other cases of censorship in the game, this instance is not due to the Japanese CERO ratings board but is in fact a hold over from the 2005 localization of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. When the Dragon Quest series was relaunched internationally it was decided to remove all religious imagery from the games abroad and in Japan, as seen in the changing of crosses to tridents in the Nintendo DS versions of the Zenithia Trilogy.

Stats[edit]

Calculated using the everyman personality.

Female Male
Stats Level 1 Level 99 Level 1 Level 99
Strength 7 226 7 226
Resilience 10 226 11 227
Agility 7 220 7 220
Stamina 9 256 9 256
Wisdom 12 312 11 311
Luck 5 238 5 238

Spells[edit]

Level Learned Original Japanese English MP Description
1 ホイミ
Hoimi
Heal 3 Heals one ally by 30~40 HP
2 ニフラム
Nifuramu
Poof 2 Attempts to banish one mgroup
Banished monster yield no exp or gold
3 マヌーサ
Manusa
Dazzle 4 Reduces one group's physical accuracy to 3/8ths
4 バギ
Bagi
Woosh 4 Deals a minimum of 11~26 Wind damage to one group
6 ルカニ
Rukani
Sap 3 Reduces one foe's defence by 50%
7 キアリー
Kiari
Squelch 3 Cures one ally's poison
8 ラリホー
Rariho
Snooze 3 Attempts to knock out one group
9 ピオリム
Piorimu
Acceleratle 3 Raises party's agility
10 ザメハ
Zameha
Cock-a-doodle-doo 3 Cures one ally's slumber
10 ザオラル
Zao
Zin 5 Attempts to revive one ally at 1 HP
12 マホトーン
Mahoton
Fizzle 5 Seals one group's spells
12 ベホイミ
Behoimi
Midheal 5 Heals one ally by 75~95 HP
14 キアリク
Kiariku
Tingle 6 Cures one ally's paralysis
16 キアリク
Kiariku
Magic Barrier 6 Cuts spell damage by 50%
16 ルカナン
Rukanan
Kasap 5 Reduces one group's defence by 25%
18 バギマ
Bagima
Swoosh 6 Deals a minimum of 32~55 Wind damage to one group
18 バシルーラ
Bashirura
Blasto 7 Attempts to banish one monster
Banished monster yield no exp or gold
20 ザキ
Zaki
Whack 7 Attempts to instantly kill one foe
22 ベホイム
Behoimu
Moreheal 7 Heals one ally by 164~184 HP
22 ザオラル
Zaoraru
Zing 10 Attempts to revive one ally at 50% HP
26 ザラキ
Zaraki
Thwack 10 Attempts to instantly kill one foe
27 フバーハ
Fubaha
Insulatle 8 Cuts breath damage by 50%
31 バギクロス
Bagikurosu
Kaswoosh 10 Deals a minimum of 90~120 Wind damage to one group
32 ベホマ
Behoma
Fullheal 9 Fully restores one ally's HP
33 ベホマ
Behoma
Multiheal 18 Heals the party by 75 〜94 HP
33 メガンテ
Megante
Kamikazee 1 Self-destructs to kill all monsters
37 ザオリク
Zaoriku
Kazing 20 Revives one ally to max HP

Equipment[edit]

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake  
Weapon Modifier(s)
Cypress stick Attack +2
Oaken club Attack +5
Copper sword Attack +10
Boomerang Attack +11
Divine dagger Attack +12
Chain sickle Attack +16
Staff of Rain Attack +16
Iron lance Attack +24
Snooze stick Attack +29
Staff of antimagic Attack +31
Holy lance Attack +34
Morning star Attack +38
Rune staff Attack +39
Staff of resurrection Attack +40
Staff of sentencing Attack +42
Staff of strife Attack +48
Zombiesbane Attack +68
Sage's staff Attack +84
Somatic staff Attack +96
Demon spear Attack +96
Godbird sceptre Attack +123
Rubiss's sword Attack +206

Dragon Quest III (All) 
Armor Modifier(s)
Scandalous swimsuit Defense+1
Plain clothes Defense+5
Wayfarer's clothes Defense+9
Boxer shorts Defense+10
Leather armour Defense+12
Leather dress Defense+16
Shell armour Defense+17
Leather cape Defense+19
Chain mail Defense+21
Silk robe Defense+22
Cloak of evasion Defense+28
Magical robes Defense+48
Glombolero Defense+50
Magic armour Defense+50
Cat suit Defense+55
Angel's robe Defense+63
Magic bikini Defense+79
Dragon mail Defense+80
Dragon dojo duds Defense+87
Spiked armour Defense+88
Dragon robe Defense+94
Blessed bikini Defense+101
Shimmering dress Defense+105
Yggdrasil dress coat Defense+112
Exotoga Defense+132

Dragon Quest III (All) 
Accessories Modifier(s)
Strength ring Attack+9
Tough guy tattoo Attack+11
Weightlifter's belt Attack+13
Mighty armlet Attack+16
Recovery ring Defence +2
Garter Defence+3
Restless heart Defence+3
Care rivière Defence+4
Gold rosary Defence+4
Necklace of immunity Defence+4
Dragon scale Defence+5
Silver rosary Defence+5
Slime earrings Defence+5
Leg warmers Defence+6
Ruby wristband Defence +8
Doh-hican Defence+11
Spirit bracer Defence+17
Ten ton toupee Defence+18
Cower ring Agility+12
Skull ring Agility+16
Agility ring Agility+`22
Mercury's bandana Agility+36
Meteorite bracer Agilityx2
Restless heart Resilience+10
Aerofoil earrings Wisdom+8
Anti-freeze earrings Wisdom+8
Asbestos earrings Wisdom+8
Care ring Wisdom+15
Scholar's specs Wisdom+15
Goddess ring Wisdom+33
Full moon ring Luck+7
Ring of clarity Luck+7
Rousing ring Luck+7
Bunny tail Luck+8
Gold chain Luck+10
Golden tiara Luck+13
Hen's tooth Luck+20
Sacred amulet Luck+30
Elevating shoes Luck+50
Dummy
  • ♥ denotes female-only equipment.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Priest is one of the basic vocations available. It is one of the prerequisites for the Sage, along with Mage, and for the Paladin vocation along with Martial Artist.

Stat Changes[edit]

Statistics Change
Battles to Master 160
Strength -20%
Agility -10%
Resilience -30%
Wisdom +10%
Max HP -20%

Abilities[edit]

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Neophyte Heal 1 One ally Restores at least 30 HP to a single ally. 2
Poof One group Makes monsters vanish in a flash of light. 1
2 Pilgrim Woosh 19 One group Slices through a group of enemies with a small whirlwind. 2
Squelch One ally Cures a single ally of the effects of Poison. 2
3 Cleric Buff 37 One ally Raises the Defence of a single party member. 2
Fizzle One group Prevents enemy from using magic. 3
4 Monk Midheal 50 One ally Restores at least 75 HP to a single ally. 5
Tingle Self Cures all party members of the effects of Sleep and Paralysis. 2
5 Pastor Whack 80 One enemy A Cursed incantation that sends an enemy to the hereafter. 4
Kabuff Party Raises the Defence of all party members. 3
6 Bishop Swoosh 100 One group Slices through a group of enemies with a powerful whirlwind. 4
7 Archbishop Thwack 130 One group Tries to instantly kill a group of enemies 7
Fullheal One ally Restores all HP to a single ally. 7
8 Pontiff Zing 160 One ally Occasionally resurrects a fallen ally with half HP restored. 10

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

DQVII Priest male.png
DQVII Priest female.png

Priest is one of the basic vocations available at Alltrades Abbey. It is a necessary prerequisite for both Sage and Paladin Vocations.

Stat Changes[edit]

Statistics Change
Battles to Master 180 (PS1) / 97 (3DS)
Strength -20%
Agility -10%
Resilience -30%
Wisdom +10%
Style Null
Max HP -20%
Max MP Null

PS1 Abilities[edit]

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Beginner Poof 1 One Group Banishes one group of enemies from battle. (Party does not gain Experience Points) 1
1 Beginner Heal 1 One Ally Heals about 30 HP to one ally. 2
2 Novice Woosh 19 One Group Causes around 15 HP in wind damage to one group of enemies. 2
3 Acolyte Buff 37 One Ally Raises the Defence of one ally. 2
4 Prelate Fizzle 50 One Group Has a chance of preventing one group of enemies from casting spells 3
5 Clergyman Midheal 80 One Ally Heals around 80 HP to one ally. 4
6 Priest Swoosh 100 One Group Causes roughly 30 HP in wind damage to one group of enemies. 4
7 Bishop Fullheal 130 One Ally Restores an ally to full HP. 6
8 HiPriest Zing 180 One Ally Has the chance of restoring one fallen ally with half their Max HP. 8

3DS Abilities[edit]

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Neophyte Heal 1 One ally Restores at least 30 HP to a single ally. 2
Poof One group Banishes one group of enemies from battle. 1
2 Pilgrim Woosh 5 One Group Causes around 15 HP in wind damage to one group of enemies. 2
3 Cleric Buff 7 (12) One Ally Raises the Defence of one ally. 2
4 Monk Fizzle 10 (22) One Group Has a chance of preventing one group of enemies from casting spells. 3
5 Pastor Midheal 15 (37) One Ally Restores at least 75 HP to one ally. 4
6 Bishop Swoosh 15 (52) One Group Causes roughly 30 HP in wind damage to one group of enemies. 4
7 Archbishop Fullheal 15 (67) One Ally Restores an ally to full HP. 6
8 Pontiff Zing 30 (97) One Ally Has the chance of restoring one fallen ally with half their Max HP. 8

Hybrid Abilities[edit]

Hybrid Learns Target Info MP
Troubadour Heal Song All Allies Restores 20 HP to All Allies. 0
Dancer Death Dance All Enemies Has a chance of killing all enemies. 0
Sailor Holy Aura All Allies Allies cannot be attacked but cannot attack. 0
Shepherd Increase All Allies Increases the Defence of all allies. 3

Usefulness[edit]

One of the first classes that any player should choose for any party member is the Priest. All of the spells that the Priest learns are useful throughout the game. The only downside to this class is that the class takes a long time to master.

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

DQIX Priest Male.png
DQIX Priest Female.png

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 Spears, Wands, 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 Sages, but are not as MP efficient with their casting and lack the vital Kazing spell.

Stats[edit]

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 1 99
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

Faith[edit]

Accolades Required points Name Effects
Believer 8 Divination Tells its caster the experience needed to climb a level.
Acolyte/Postulant 16 Natural Magical Mending +20 Permanently adds 20 to Magical Mending.
Mendicant/Votary 28 Benediction Lifts a 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.
Bishop/Prioress 70 Alma Mater Offers up a prayer to prevent instant death attacks.
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.

Spells[edit]

Name Level MP Description
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 Sleeping party members.
Insulate 14 4 Protects a party member from breath-based attacks.
Midheal 16 4 Restores at least 75 HP to a single ally.
Zing 18 8 Resurrects a fallen ally, but sometimes fails.
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.
Thwack 34 10 A curse that sends a group of enemies to the hereafter.
Multiheal 38 16 Restores at least 100 HP to all party members.
Insulatle 43 8 Protects the whole party from breath-based attacks.
Fullheal 47 24 Restores all HP to a single ally.
Kathwack 55 20 A curse that sends all enemies to the hereafter.
Omniheal 65 128 Restores all HP to all party members.

Revocation Award[edit]

Dragon Quest X[edit]


Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

The Priests have been depicted as statues with base values of 120,00, and one mouthful of a description.

Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

A character changing from a warrior to a priest in Walk

The Priest Vocation is available to players at the beginning of the game, and gives access to Boomerangs, Staves, and Wands.

Notable Priests[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • The male priest from Dragon Quest III makes a cameo appearance as an NPC in Dragon Quest VII.
  • The female priest from Dragon Quest III makes a cameo appearance as an NPC in Dragon Quest XI.
  • Most of the crosses worn by Priests throughout the series has been altered to a trident starting with Dragon Quest VIII in order to avoid any resemblance to real world religious iconography. With the vocations presentation shift to the oriental monk design, the cross and trident have been retired for an invented symbol that resembles the peace sign.

Gallery[edit]