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	The '''vocation system''' is a recurring gameplay mechanic in ''[[Dragon Quest (series)\|Dragon Quest]]'' series that determines character growth and abilities. The basic concept of the system is that instead of having pre-determined skills and stats, player characters are blank slates whose growth, abilities and role are determined by the player's choice of [[wikipedia:Character class\|character class]]. Each class, or vocation, grants different attributes and characteristics throughout the game. The mechanic is governed by a set of rules and requirements for changing a given character's vocation, which can vary from game to game.		The '''vocation system''' is a recurring gameplay mechanic in ''[[Dragon Quest (series)\|Dragon Quest]]'' series that determines character growth and abilities. The basic concept of the system is that instead of having pre-determined skills and stats, player characters are blank slates whose growth, abilities and role are determined by the player's choice of [[wikipedia:Character class\|character class]]. Each class, or vocation, grants different attributes and characteristics throughout the game. The mechanic is governed by a set of rules and requirements for changing a given character's vocation, which can vary from game to game.

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	The '''vocation system'''~~, also known as the '''class system''',~~ is a recurring gameplay mechanic in ''[[Dragon Quest (series)\|Dragon Quest]]'' series that determines character growth and abilities. The basic concept of the system is that instead of having pre-determined skills and stats, player characters are blank slates whose growth, abilities and role are determined by the player's choice of [[wikipedia:Character class\|character class]]. Each class, or vocation, grants different attributes and characteristics throughout the game. The mechanic is governed by a set of rules and requirements for changing a given character's vocation, which can vary from game to game.		The '''vocation system''' is a recurring gameplay mechanic in ''[[Dragon Quest (series)\|Dragon Quest]]'' series that determines character growth and abilities. The basic concept of the system is that instead of having pre-determined skills and stats, player characters are blank slates whose growth, abilities and role are determined by the player's choice of [[wikipedia:Character class\|character class]]. Each class, or vocation, grants different attributes and characteristics throughout the game. The mechanic is governed by a set of rules and requirements for changing a given character's vocation, which can vary from game to game.

	Only certain games within the series use a vocation system, with others having traits permanently fixed to characters. The system is always tied to the [[Alltrades Abbey]] present in the respective games, wherein characters can switch professions or combine past experiences to unlock advanced positions.		Only certain games within the series use a vocation system, with others having traits permanently fixed to characters. The system is always tied to the [[Alltrades Abbey]] present in the respective games, wherein characters can switch professions or combine past experiences to unlock advanced positions.

	==~~''[[Dragon Quest III]]''~~==		=={{DQ3}}==
	{{Main\|List of vocations in Dragon Quest III}}		{{Main\|List of vocations in Dragon Quest III}}
	Vocations make their proper series debut in the third title, wherein the concept of a vocation totally defines a character's abilities. Unless various stat-boosting seeds or [[Personality\|personality]]-altering books are read in the remakes, any character in a given vocation is identical to the another of the same profession.		Vocations make their proper series debut in the third title, wherein the concept of a vocation totally defines a character's abilities. Unless various stat-boosting seeds or [[Personality\|personality]]-altering books are read in the remakes, any character in a given vocation is identical to the another of the same profession.
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	About one-third of the way through the game, the player will reach [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest III)\|Alltrades Abbey]] which will allow the player to change a character's vocation. Changing vocations drops a character to level 1 with half of their previous stats (and all learned spells if any), allowing particularly patient players potential to develop a perfect character without resorting to seed searching. The [[Sage]] is a hidden vocation unlocked by bringing the [[Words of Wisdom]] to the abbot or through getting a [[Gadabout]] to level 20. The Hero cannot change class at any time.		About one-third of the way through the game, the player will reach [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest III)\|Alltrades Abbey]] which will allow the player to change a character's vocation. Changing vocations drops a character to level 1 with half of their previous stats (and all learned spells if any), allowing particularly patient players potential to develop a perfect character without resorting to seed searching. The [[Sage]] is a hidden vocation unlocked by bringing the [[Words of Wisdom]] to the abbot or through getting a [[Gadabout]] to level 20. The Hero cannot change class at any time.

	==~~''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''~~==		=={{DQ6}}==
	{{Main\|List of vocations in Dragon Quest VI}}		{{Main\|List of vocations in Dragon Quest VI}}
	In ''VI'', [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)\|Alltrades Abbey]] is unlocked by completing the first section of the game and defeating [[Murdaw]] in the [[Lower World]]. Because the game's cast is comprised of pre-established characters with distinct personalities and stat growth tables, vocations affect a character's capabilities through ''percentages'' rather than hard numbers. For example, if [[Ashlynn]]'s wisdom is 100 when she has no vocation, having her undertake the path of a mage will grant a 20% boost to the stat and raise it to 120. Such changes are adjusted with natural increases awarded through leveling up, and will be removed if the vocation is switched.		In ''VI'', [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)\|Alltrades Abbey]] is unlocked by completing the first section of the game and defeating [[Murdaw]] in the [[Lower World]]. Because the game's cast is comprised of pre-established characters with distinct personalities and stat growth tables, vocations affect a character's capabilities through ''percentages'' rather than hard numbers. For example, if [[Ashlynn]]'s wisdom is 100 when she has no vocation, having her undertake the path of a mage will grant a 20% boost to the stat and raise it to 120. Such changes are adjusted with natural increases awarded through leveling up, and will be removed if the vocation is switched.
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	Unlike in ''III'', this game starts with nine available classes. Each of the classes has eight ranks that can be reached by battling the required number of monsters, unlocking new abilities at each interval. Through mastering the initial jobs, advanced classes can be unlocked for that character which combine aspects of the prerequisites. For example, mastering the Warrior and the [[Martial Artist]] classes will allow the character to become a [[Gladiator]]. Skills and spells mastered in one profession are permanently learned by a character.		Unlike in ''III'', this game starts with nine available classes. Each of the classes has eight ranks that can be reached by battling the required number of monsters, unlocking new abilities at each interval. Through mastering the initial jobs, advanced classes can be unlocked for that character which combine aspects of the prerequisites. For example, mastering the Warrior and the [[Martial Artist]] classes will allow the character to become a [[Gladiator]]. Skills and spells mastered in one profession are permanently learned by a character.

	==~~''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''~~==		=={{DQ7}}==
	{{Main\|List of vocations in Dragon Quest VII}}		{{Main\|List of vocations in Dragon Quest VII}}
	The vocation implementation remains mostly unchanged from the previous game, though in the original PSX version there existed hybrid abilities that were unlocked through mastering certain positions sequentially. For example, a character could master [[Sword Dance]] by mastering the Warrior vocation right after the [[Dancer]]. This aspect was removed in the 3DS remake, with the hidden abilities being incorporated into the normal repertoire.		The vocation implementation remains mostly unchanged from the previous game, though in the original PSX version there existed hybrid abilities that were unlocked through mastering certain positions sequentially. For example, a character could master [[Sword Dance]] by mastering the Warrior vocation right after the [[Dancer]]. This aspect was removed in the 3DS remake, with the hidden abilities being incorporated into the normal repertoire.
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	Additionally, party members can also become monsters by using Monster Hearts. By putting a monster heart in their inventory and speaking to the abbot or [[High Priestess Jacqueline]], they can become that monster. In the PSX version the character would not take on the appearance of the monster until mastering the vocation, where as they immediately become beastly in the remake. Furthermore, monster classes are the only way to permanently learn advanced skills and spells in the remake. In all, there are over fifty classes that a single character can become in ''VII''.		Additionally, party members can also become monsters by using Monster Hearts. By putting a monster heart in their inventory and speaking to the abbot or [[High Priestess Jacqueline]], they can become that monster. In the PSX version the character would not take on the appearance of the monster until mastering the vocation, where as they immediately become beastly in the remake. Furthermore, monster classes are the only way to permanently learn advanced skills and spells in the remake. In all, there are over fifty classes that a single character can become in ''VII''.

	==~~''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''~~==		=={{DQ9}}==
	{{Main\|List of vocations in Dragon Quest IX}}		{{Main\|List of vocations in Dragon Quest IX}}
	''IX'' has a system which is similar to the one in ''III'', in which a vocation defines a character and where the player may create party members and add them to the party. This can be done at the [[Quester's Rest]] located in [[Stornway]], by speaking to [[Patty]]. Party members created do not play any significant part in the plot.		''IX'' has a system which is similar to the one in ''III'', in which a vocation defines a character and where the player may create party members and add them to the party. This can be done at the [[Quester's Rest]] located in [[Stornway]], by speaking to [[Patty]]. Party members created do not play any significant part in the plot.
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	File:Vocaction vexations.jpg\|Manga explaining the ups and downs of vocations in the Victory Jump gudiebook to ''VI''		File:Vocaction vexations.jpg\|Manga explaining the ups and downs of vocations in the Victory Jump gudiebook to ''VI''
	File:Maribel modeling.jpg\|[[Maribel]] ~~presenting~~ all human vocations available in ''VII''		File:Maribel modeling.jpg\|[[Maribel]] modeling all human vocations available in ''VII''
	File:DQMCH Caravan Members.png\|Vocations present in ''Caravan heart''		File:DQMCH Caravan Members.png\|Vocations present in ''Caravan heart''
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	[[Category:Classes\|*]]		[[Category:Recurring elements]]

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	The ''~~Vocation~~'' is a role ~~that describes~~ the attributes and characteristics ~~of a character~~ throughout the game. The ~~''System''~~ is ~~the~~ set of rules and requirements for changing a given character's vocation ~~in ''Dragon Quest'' games~~.		The '''vocation system''', also known as the '''class system''', is a recurring gameplay mechanic in ''[[Dragon Quest (series)\|Dragon Quest]]'' series that determines character growth and abilities. The basic concept of the system is that instead of having pre-determined skills and stats, player characters are blank slates whose growth, abilities and role are determined by the player's choice of [[wikipedia:Character class\|character class]]. Each class, or vocation, grants different attributes and characteristics throughout the game. The mechanic is governed by a set of rules and requirements for changing a given character's vocation, which can vary from game to game.

	Only certain games within the series use a vocation system, with others having traits permanently fixed to characters. The system is always tied to the [[Alltrades Abbey]] present in the respective games, wherein characters can switch professions or combine past experiences to unlock advanced positions.		Only certain games within the series use a vocation system, with others having traits permanently fixed to characters. The system is always tied to the [[Alltrades Abbey]] present in the respective games, wherein characters can switch professions or combine past experiences to unlock advanced positions.

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	*[[Armamentalist]]		*[[Armamentalist]]
	*[[Gladiator]]		*[[Gladiator]]
	*[[Hero (~~Class~~)\|Hero]]		*[[Hero (vocation)\|Hero]]
	*[[Luminary (~~Vocation~~)\|Luminary]]		*[[Luminary (vocation)\|Luminary]]
	*[[Paladin]]		*[[Paladin]]
	*[[Ranger]]		*[[Ranger]]
	*[[Sage]]		*[[Sage]]
	The Hero class is open to all characters and [[Monster recruitment\|monster recruits]], but is most easily reached by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)\|main character]]. Finally, the game has two secret classes, the [[Dragon (~~Class~~)\|Dragon]] and the [[Liquid Metal Slime (~~Class~~)\|Liquid metal slime]]-~~-monster~~ based professions which can only be accessed through rare scrolls.		The Hero class is open to all characters and [[Monster recruitment\|monster recruits]], but is most easily reached by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)\|main character]]. Finally, the game has two secret classes, the [[Dragon (vocation)\|Dragon]] and the [[Liquid Metal Slime (vocation)\|Liquid metal slime]]—monster-based professions which can only be accessed through rare scrolls.

	==''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''==		==''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''==
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	*[[Champion]]		*[[Champion]]
	*[[Druid]]		*[[Druid]]
	*[[Hero (~~Class~~)\|Hero]]		*[[Hero (vocation)\|Hero]]

	Initial Monster vocations:		Initial Monster vocations:
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	*[[Armamentalist]]		*[[Armamentalist]]
	*[[Gladiator]]		*[[Gladiator]]
	*[[Luminary]]		*[[Luminary (vocation)\|Luminary]]
	*[[Martial Artist]]		*[[Martial Artist]]
	*[[Mage]]		*[[Mage]]

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	Additionally, party members can also become monsters by using Monster Hearts. By putting a monster heart in their inventory and speaking to the abbot or [[High Priestess Jacqueline]], they can become that monster. In the PSX version the character would not take on the appearance of the monster until mastering the vocation, where as they immediately become beastly in the remake. Furthermore, monster classes are the only way to permanently learn advanced skills and spells in the remake. In all, there are over fifty classes that a single character can become in ''VII''.		Additionally, party members can also become monsters by using Monster Hearts. By putting a monster heart in their inventory and speaking to the abbot or [[High Priestess Jacqueline]], they can become that monster. In the PSX version the character would not take on the appearance of the monster until mastering the vocation, where as they immediately become beastly in the remake. Furthermore, monster classes are the only way to permanently learn advanced skills and spells in the remake. In all, there are over fifty classes that a single character can become in ''VII''.

	Beginner Human Vocations:		Beginner Human Vocations:
	*[[Dancer]]		*[[Dancer]]
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	*[[Armamentalist]]		*[[Armamentalist]]
	*[[Gladiator]]		*[[Gladiator]]
	*[[Luminary]]		*[[Luminary (vocation)\|Luminary]]
	*[[Monster Master\|Monster Masher]]		*[[Monster Master\|Monster Masher]]
	*[[Paladin]]		*[[Paladin]]
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	Initial Monster vocations:		Initial Monster vocations:
	*[[Berserker (~~Vocation~~)\|Berserker]]		*[[Berserker (vocation)\|Berserker]]
	*[[Chimaera (~~Vocation~~)\|Chimaera]]		*[[Chimaera (vocation)\|Chimaera]]
	*[[Goodybag (~~Vocation~~)\|Goodybag]]		*[[Goodybag (vocation)\|Goodybag]]
	*[[Healslime (~~Vocation~~)\|Healslime]]		*[[Healslime (vocation)\|Healslime]]
	*[[Jawtoise (~~Vocation~~)\|Jawtoise]]		*[[Jawtoise (vocation)\|Jawtoise]]
	*[[Kingfuchsia (~~Vocation~~)\|Kingfuchsia]]		*[[Kingfuchsia (vocation)\|Kingfuchsia]]
	*[[Lips (~~Vocation~~)\|Lips]]		*[[Lips (vocation)\|Lips]]
	*[[Mandrake major (~~Vocation~~)\|Mandrake major]]		*[[Mandrake major (vocation)\|Mandrake major]]
	*[[Mimic (~~Vocation~~)\|Mimic]]		*[[Mimic (vocation)\|Mimic]]
	*[[Notso macho (~~Vocation~~)\|Notso macho]]		*[[Notso macho (vocation)\|Notso macho]]
	*[[Rockbomb (~~Vocation~~)\|Rockbomb]]		*[[Rockbomb (vocation)\|Rockbomb]]
	*[[Serial quiller (~~Vocation~~)\|Serial quiller]]		*[[Serial quiller (vocation)\|Serial quiller]]
	*[[Slime (~~Vocation~~)\|Slime]]		*[[Slime (vocation)\|Slime]]
	*[[Walking corpse (~~Vocation~~)\|Walking corpse]]		*[[Walking corpse (vocation)\|Walking corpse]]

	Intermediate Monster vocatios:		Intermediate Monster vocatios:
	*[[Automaton (~~Vocation~~)\|Automaton]]		*[[Automaton (vocation)\|Automaton]]
	*[[Barbatos (~~Vocation~~)\|Barbatos]]		*[[Barbatos (vocation)\|Barbatos]]
	*[[Bone baron (~~Vocation~~)\|Bone baron]]		*[[Bone baron (vocation)\|Bone baron]]
	*[[Delusionist (~~Vocation~~)\|Delusionist]]		*[[Delusionist (vocation)\|Delusionist]]
	*[[Dingbat (~~Vocation~~)\|Dingbat]]		*[[Dingbat (vocation)\|Dingbat]]
	*[[Draguar (~~Vocation~~)\|Draguar]]		*[[Draguar (vocation)\|Draguar]]
	*[[Drake slime (~~Vocation~~)\|Drake slime]]		*[[Drake slime (vocation)\|Drake slime]]
	*[[Golem (~~Vocation~~)\|Golem]]		*[[Golem (vocation)\|Golem]]
	*[[Malevolantern (~~Vocation~~)\|Malevolantern]]		*[[Malevolantern (vocation)\|Malevolantern]]
	*[[Rashaverak (~~Vocation~~)\|Rashaverak]]		*[[Rashaverak (vocation)\|Rashaverak]]
	*[[Seasaur (~~Vocation~~)\|Seasaur]]		*[[Seasaur (vocation)\|Seasaur]]
	*[[Well wisher (~~Vocation~~)\|Well wisher]]		*[[Well wisher (vocation)\|Well wisher]]

	Advanced Monster vocations:		Advanced Monster vocations:
	*[[Black bishop (~~Vocation~~)\|Black bishop]]		*[[Black bishop (vocation)\|Black bishop]]
	*[[Djinn genie (~~Vocation~~)\|Djinn genie]]		*[[Djinn genie (vocation)\|Djinn genie]]
	*[[Ersatz Estark (~~Vocation~~)\|Ersatz Estark]]		*[[Ersatz Estark (vocation)\|Ersatz Estark]]
	*[[Galumph (~~Vocation~~)\|Galumph]]		*[[Galumph (vocation)\|Galumph]]
	*[[Gripevine (~~Vocation~~)\|Gripevine]]		*[[Gripevine (vocation)\|Gripevine]]
	*[[Platinum king jewel (~~Vocation~~)\|Platinum king jewel]]		*[[Platinum king jewel (vocation)\|Platinum king jewel]]
	*[[Prism peacock (~~Vocation~~)\|Prism peacock]]		*[[Prism peacock (vocation)\|Prism peacock]]
	*[[Slaughtomaton (~~Vocation~~)\|Slaughtomaton]]		*[[Slaughtomaton (vocation)\|Slaughtomaton]]

	==''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''==		==''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''==

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Dragon Quest VI

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	*[[Gladiator]]		*[[Gladiator]]
	*[[Hero (Class)\|Hero]]		*[[Hero (Class)\|Hero]]
	*[[Luminary]]		*[[Luminary (Vocation)\|Luminary]]
	*[[Paladin]]		*[[Paladin]]
	*[[Ranger]]		*[[Ranger]]

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Dragon Quest VI

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	==''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''==		==''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''==
	In ''VI'', [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)\|Alltrades Abbey]] is unlocked by completing the first section of the game and defeating [[Murdaw]] in the [[Lower World]]. Because the game's cast is comprised of ~~per~~-established characters with distinct personalities and stat growth tables, vocations affect a character's capabilities through ''percentages'' rather than hard numbers. For example, if [[Ashlynn]]'s wisdom is 100 when she has no vocation, having her undertake the path of a mage will grant a 20% boost to the stat and raise it to 120. Such changes are adjusted with natural increases awarded through leveling up, and will be removed if the vocation is switched.		In ''VI'', [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)\|Alltrades Abbey]] is unlocked by completing the first section of the game and defeating [[Murdaw]] in the [[Lower World]]. Because the game's cast is comprised of pre-established characters with distinct personalities and stat growth tables, vocations affect a character's capabilities through ''percentages'' rather than hard numbers. For example, if [[Ashlynn]]'s wisdom is 100 when she has no vocation, having her undertake the path of a mage will grant a 20% boost to the stat and raise it to 120. Such changes are adjusted with natural increases awarded through leveling up, and will be removed if the vocation is switched.

	Unlike in ''III'', this game starts with nine available classes. Each of the classes has eight ranks that can be reached by battling the required number of monsters, unlocking new abilities at each interval. Through mastering the initial jobs, advanced classes can be unlocked for that character which combine aspects of the prerequisites. For example, mastering the Warrior and the [[Martial Artist]] classes will allow the character to become a [[Gladiator]]. Skills and spells mastered in one profession are permanently learned by a character.		Unlike in ''III'', this game starts with nine available classes. Each of the classes has eight ranks that can be reached by battling the required number of monsters, unlocking new abilities at each interval. Through mastering the initial jobs, advanced classes can be unlocked for that character which combine aspects of the prerequisites. For example, mastering the Warrior and the [[Martial Artist]] classes will allow the character to become a [[Gladiator]]. Skills and spells mastered in one profession are permanently learned by a character.

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	Only certain games within the series use a vocation system, with others having traits permanently fixed to characters. The system is always tied to the [[Alltrades Abbey]] present in the respective games, wherein characters can switch professions or combine past experiences to unlock advanced positions.		Only certain games within the series use a vocation system, with others having traits permanently fixed to characters. The system is always tied to the [[Alltrades Abbey]] present in the respective games, wherein characters can switch professions or combine past experiences to unlock advanced positions.

	==[[Dragon Quest III]]==		==''[[Dragon Quest III]]''==
	Vocations make their proper series debut in the third title, wherein the concept of a vocation totally defines a character's abilities. Unless various stat-boosting seeds or [[Personality\|personality]]-altering books are read in the remakes, any character in a given vocation is identical to the another of the same profession.		Vocations make their proper series debut in the third title, wherein the concept of a vocation totally defines a character's abilities. Unless various stat-boosting seeds or [[Personality\|personality]]-altering books are read in the remakes, any character in a given vocation is identical to the another of the same profession.

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	*[[Warrior]]		*[[Warrior]]

	==[[Dragon Quest VI]]==		==''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''==
	In ''VI'', [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)\|Alltrades Abbey]] is unlocked by completing the first section of the game and defeating [[Murdaw]] in the [[Lower World]]. Because the game's cast is comprised of per-established characters with distinct personalities and stat growth tables, vocations affect a character's capabilities through ''percentages'' rather than hard numbers. For example, if [[Ashlynn]]'s wisdom is 100 when she has no vocation, having her undertake the path of a mage will grant a 20% boost to the stat and raise it to 120. Such changes are adjusted with natural increases awarded through leveling up, and will be removed if the vocation is switched.		In ''VI'', [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)\|Alltrades Abbey]] is unlocked by completing the first section of the game and defeating [[Murdaw]] in the [[Lower World]]. Because the game's cast is comprised of per-established characters with distinct personalities and stat growth tables, vocations affect a character's capabilities through ''percentages'' rather than hard numbers. For example, if [[Ashlynn]]'s wisdom is 100 when she has no vocation, having her undertake the path of a mage will grant a 20% boost to the stat and raise it to 120. Such changes are adjusted with natural increases awarded through leveling up, and will be removed if the vocation is switched.

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	The Hero class is open to all characters and [[Monster recruitment\|monster recruits]], but is most easily reached by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)\|main character]]. Finally, the game has two secret classes, the [[Dragon (Class)\|Dragon]] and the [[Liquid Metal Slime (Class)\|Liquid metal slime]]--monster based professions which can only be accessed through rare scrolls.		The Hero class is open to all characters and [[Monster recruitment\|monster recruits]], but is most easily reached by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)\|main character]]. Finally, the game has two secret classes, the [[Dragon (Class)\|Dragon]] and the [[Liquid Metal Slime (Class)\|Liquid metal slime]]--monster based professions which can only be accessed through rare scrolls.

	==[[Dragon Quest VII]]==		==''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''==
	The vocation implementation remains mostly unchanged from the previous game, though in the original PSX version there existed hybrid abilities that were unlocked through mastering certain positions sequentially. For example, a character could master [[Sword Dance]] by mastering the Warrior vocation right after the [[Dancer]]. This aspect was removed in the 3DS remake, with the hidden abilities being incorporated into the normal repertoire.		The vocation implementation remains mostly unchanged from the previous game, though in the original PSX version there existed hybrid abilities that were unlocked through mastering certain positions sequentially. For example, a character could master [[Sword Dance]] by mastering the Warrior vocation right after the [[Dancer]]. This aspect was removed in the 3DS remake, with the hidden abilities being incorporated into the normal repertoire.

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	*[[Slaughtomaton (Vocation)\|Slaughtomaton]]		*[[Slaughtomaton (Vocation)\|Slaughtomaton]]

	==[[Dragon Quest IX]]==		==''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''==
	''IX'' has a system which is similar to the one in ''III'', in which a vocation defines a character and where the player may create party members and add them to the party. This can be done at the [[Quester's Rest]] located in [[Stornway]], by speaking to [[Patty]]. Party members created do not play any significant part in the plot.		''IX'' has a system which is similar to the one in ''III'', in which a vocation defines a character and where the player may create party members and add them to the party. This can be done at the [[Quester's Rest]] located in [[Stornway]], by speaking to [[Patty]]. Party members created do not play any significant part in the plot.

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	[[Category:Classes\|*]]		[[Category:Classes\|*]]

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	==[[Dragon Quest III]]==		==[[Dragon Quest III]]==
	~~In ''III''~~, the ~~player begins with only~~ [[~~Hero (Dragon Quest III)~~\|~~the Hero~~]] ~~and can enlist up to three additional party members from [[Patty's Party Planning Place]]. These characters represent different vocations and it~~ is up to the ~~player to decide what party members they want for their team. Each~~ of the jobs had its own strengths and weaknesses which allowed the player to build a team based on their own preferences. At any time, the player can leave and replace party members here. The party members who are kept in the tavern with whatever stats and equipment that they gained during their travels.		Vocations make their proper series debut in the third title, wherein the concept of a vocation totally defines a character's abilities. Unless various stat-boosting seeds or [[Personality\|personality]]-altering books are read in the remakes, any character in a given vocation is identical to the another of the same profession.

	About one-third through the game, the player will reach [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest III)\|Alltrades Abbey]] which will allow the player to change a character. Changing vocations drops a character to level 1 with half of their previous stats (and all learned spells if any), allowing particularly patient players potential to develop a perfect character without resorting to seed searching. The [[Sage]] is a hidden vocation unlocked by bringing the [[Words of Wisdom]] to the abbot or through getting a [[Gadabout]] to level 20. The Hero cannot change class at any time.		In ''III'', the player begins with only [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)\|the Hero]] and can enlist up to three additional party members from [[Patty's Party Planning Place]]. These characters represent different vocations and it is up to the player to decide what party members they want for their team, and at any time the player can leave and replace party members there. Each of the jobs has its own strengths and weaknesses which allows the player to build a team based on their own preferences. The party members who are kept in the tavern will depart the team with whatever stats and equipment that they gained during their travels.

			About one-third of the way through the game, the player will reach [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest III)\|Alltrades Abbey]] which will allow the player to change a character's vocation. Changing vocations drops a character to level 1 with half of their previous stats (and all learned spells if any), allowing particularly patient players potential to develop a perfect character without resorting to seed searching. The [[Sage]] is a hidden vocation unlocked by bringing the [[Words of Wisdom]] to the abbot or through getting a [[Gadabout]] to level 20. The Hero cannot change class at any time.

	Available vocations are:		Available vocations are:
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	==[[Dragon Quest VI]]==		==[[Dragon Quest VI]]==
	In ''VI'', [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)\|Alltrades Abbey]] is unlocked by completing the first section of the game and defeating [[Murdaw]] in the [[Lower World]].		In ''VI'', [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)\|Alltrades Abbey]] is unlocked by completing the first section of the game and defeating [[Murdaw]] in the [[Lower World]]. Because the game's cast is comprised of per-established characters with distinct personalities and stat growth tables, vocations affect a character's capabilities through ''percentages'' rather than hard numbers. For example, if [[Ashlynn]]'s wisdom is 100 when she has no vocation, having her undertake the path of a mage will grant a 20% boost to the stat and raise it to 120. Such changes are adjusted with natural increases awarded through leveling up, and will be removed if the vocation is switched.

	Unlike in ''III'', this game starts with nine available classes. Each of the classes has eight ranks that can be reached by battling the required number of monsters, unlocking new abilities at each interval. Through mastering the initial jobs, advanced classes can be unlocked for ~~the~~ character ~~that~~ combine aspects of the prerequisites. For example, by mastering the Warrior and the [[Martial Artist]] classes will allow the character to become a [[Gladiator]]. Skills and spells mastered in one profession are permanently learned by a character.		Unlike in ''III'', this game starts with nine available classes. Each of the classes has eight ranks that can be reached by battling the required number of monsters, unlocking new abilities at each interval. Through mastering the initial jobs, advanced classes can be unlocked for that character which combine aspects of the prerequisites. For example, mastering the Warrior and the [[Martial Artist]] classes will allow the character to become a [[Gladiator]]. Skills and spells mastered in one profession are permanently learned by a character.
	Available vocations are:		Available vocations are:
	*[[Dancer]]		*[[Dancer]]
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	*[[Ranger]]		*[[Ranger]]
	*[[Sage]]		*[[Sage]]
	The Hero class is open to all characters and [[Monster recruitment\|monster recruits]], but is most easily reached by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)\|main character]]. Finally, the game ~~had~~ two secret classes, the [[Dragon (Class)\|Dragon]] and the [[Liquid Metal Slime (Class)\|Liquid metal slime]]--monster based professions which can only be accessed through rare scrolls.		The Hero class is open to all characters and [[Monster recruitment\|monster recruits]], but is most easily reached by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)\|main character]]. Finally, the game has two secret classes, the [[Dragon (Class)\|Dragon]] and the [[Liquid Metal Slime (Class)\|Liquid metal slime]]--monster based professions which can only be accessed through rare scrolls.

	==[[Dragon Quest VII]]==		==[[Dragon Quest VII]]==

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	Additionally, party members can also become monsters by using Monster Hearts. By putting a monster heart in their inventory and speaking to the abbot or [[High Priestess Jacqueline]], they can become that monster. In the PSX version the character would not take on the appearance of the monster until mastering the vocation, where as they immediately become beastly in the remake. Furthermore, monster classes are the only way to permanently learn advanced skills and spells in the remake. In all, there are over fifty classes that a single character can become in ''VII''.		Additionally, party members can also become monsters by using Monster Hearts. By putting a monster heart in their inventory and speaking to the abbot or [[High Priestess Jacqueline]], they can become that monster. In the PSX version the character would not take on the appearance of the monster until mastering the vocation, where as they immediately become beastly in the remake. Furthermore, monster classes are the only way to permanently learn advanced skills and spells in the remake. In all, there are over fifty classes that a single character can become in ''VII''.

	Beginner Human Vocations:		Beginner Human Vocations:
	*[[Dancer]]		*[[Dancer]]
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	*[[Armamentalist]]		*[[Armamentalist]]
	*[[Gladiator]]		*[[Gladiator]]
	*[[Luminary]]		*[[Luminary (vocation)\|Luminary]]
	*[[Monster Master\|Monster Masher]]		*[[Monster Master\|Monster Masher]]
	*[[Paladin]]		*[[Paladin]]
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	Initial Monster vocations:		Initial Monster vocations:
	*[[Berserker (~~Vocation~~)\|Berserker]]		*[[Berserker (vocation)\|Berserker]]
	*[[Chimaera (~~Vocation~~)\|Chimaera]]		*[[Chimaera (vocation)\|Chimaera]]
	*[[Goodybag (~~Vocation~~)\|Goodybag]]		*[[Goodybag (vocation)\|Goodybag]]
	*[[Healslime (~~Vocation~~)\|Healslime]]		*[[Healslime (vocation)\|Healslime]]
	*[[Jawtoise (~~Vocation~~)\|Jawtoise]]		*[[Jawtoise (vocation)\|Jawtoise]]
	*[[Kingfuchsia (~~Vocation~~)\|Kingfuchsia]]		*[[Kingfuchsia (vocation)\|Kingfuchsia]]
	*[[Lips (~~Vocation~~)\|Lips]]		*[[Lips (vocation)\|Lips]]
	*[[Mandrake major (~~Vocation~~)\|Mandrake major]]		*[[Mandrake major (vocation)\|Mandrake major]]
	*[[Mimic (~~Vocation~~)\|Mimic]]		*[[Mimic (vocation)\|Mimic]]
	*[[Notso macho (~~Vocation~~)\|Notso macho]]		*[[Notso macho (vocation)\|Notso macho]]
	*[[Rockbomb (~~Vocation~~)\|Rockbomb]]		*[[Rockbomb (vocation)\|Rockbomb]]
	*[[Serial quiller (~~Vocation~~)\|Serial quiller]]		*[[Serial quiller (vocation)\|Serial quiller]]
	*[[Slime (~~Vocation~~)\|Slime]]		*[[Slime (vocation)\|Slime]]
	*[[Walking corpse (~~Vocation~~)\|Walking corpse]]		*[[Walking corpse (vocation)\|Walking corpse]]

	Intermediate Monster vocatios:		Intermediate Monster vocatios:
	*[[Automaton (~~Vocation~~)\|Automaton]]		*[[Automaton (vocation)\|Automaton]]
	*[[Barbatos (~~Vocation~~)\|Barbatos]]		*[[Barbatos (vocation)\|Barbatos]]
	*[[Bone baron (~~Vocation~~)\|Bone baron]]		*[[Bone baron (vocation)\|Bone baron]]
	*[[Delusionist (~~Vocation~~)\|Delusionist]]		*[[Delusionist (vocation)\|Delusionist]]
	*[[Dingbat (~~Vocation~~)\|Dingbat]]		*[[Dingbat (vocation)\|Dingbat]]
	*[[Draguar (~~Vocation~~)\|Draguar]]		*[[Draguar (vocation)\|Draguar]]
	*[[Drake slime (~~Vocation~~)\|Drake slime]]		*[[Drake slime (vocation)\|Drake slime]]
	*[[Golem (~~Vocation~~)\|Golem]]		*[[Golem (vocation)\|Golem]]
	*[[Malevolantern (~~Vocation~~)\|Malevolantern]]		*[[Malevolantern (vocation)\|Malevolantern]]
	*[[Rashaverak (~~Vocation~~)\|Rashaverak]]		*[[Rashaverak (vocation)\|Rashaverak]]
	*[[Seasaur (~~Vocation~~)\|Seasaur]]		*[[Seasaur (vocation)\|Seasaur]]
	*[[Well wisher (~~Vocation~~)\|Well wisher]]		*[[Well wisher (vocation)\|Well wisher]]

	Advanced Monster vocations:		Advanced Monster vocations:
	*[[Black bishop (~~Vocation~~)\|Black bishop]]		*[[Black bishop (vocation)\|Black bishop]]
	*[[Djinn genie (~~Vocation~~)\|Djinn genie]]		*[[Djinn genie (vocation)\|Djinn genie]]
	*[[Ersatz Estark (~~Vocation~~)\|Ersatz Estark]]		*[[Ersatz Estark (vocation)\|Ersatz Estark]]
	*[[Galumph (~~Vocation~~)\|Galumph]]		*[[Galumph (vocation)\|Galumph]]
	*[[Gripevine (~~Vocation~~)\|Gripevine]]		*[[Gripevine (vocation)\|Gripevine]]
	*[[Platinum king jewel (~~Vocation~~)\|Platinum king jewel]]		*[[Platinum king jewel (vocation)\|Platinum king jewel]]
	*[[Prism peacock (~~Vocation~~)\|Prism peacock]]		*[[Prism peacock (vocation)\|Prism peacock]]
	*[[Slaughtomaton (~~Vocation~~)\|Slaughtomaton]]		*[[Slaughtomaton (vocation)\|Slaughtomaton]]

	==''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''==		==''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''==