List of virtue skills in Dragon Quest IX

Virtue skills are learned via the Paladin class.

Pincushion

Similar to Defend, except the enemy will also suffer damage upon attacking the user, proportionate to the amount of damage dealt.

H-Pathy

Transfers a portion of the user's health to another party member. Costs 3 MP to use.

M-Pathy

Transfers a portion of the user's MP to another party member. This is very effective on sages as their immense mana pools allow them to recharge other party members MP with this skill.

Selflessness

Similar to Whipping Boy, but only defends any in critical HP.

Forbearance

Similar to Whipping Boy, but takes damage for the entire party. If combined with damage reflecting abilities like Magic Mirror and Reverse Cycle, it can turn an opponent's devastating attack back on its user.

Solar Flair

Damages a group of enemies with light. Requires the 'Paladin's Primer' in a character's inventory to use.

Passive Bonuses

Fully maximizing the Virtue skill tree will grant the following permanent bonuses for the character:

• Resilience +100
• Magical Mending +30
• HP +80

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