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{{VocationInfo
{{VocationInfo
|Image = [[File:DQIX Mage Female.png|300px]]
|Image = [[File:DQIX Mage Female.png|200px]]
|Caption = Artwork for Dragon Quest IX.
|Caption = Artwork for Dragon Quest IX.
|Japanese = 魔法使い (''Mahōtsukai'')
|Japanese = 魔法使い (''Mahōtsukai'')
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--Description in {{Dragon Quest VII}}.</center>
--Description in {{Dragon Quest VII}}.</center>


The '''Mage''' (魔法使い, ''Mahōtsukai'', lit. Magic User) is a recurring vocation in the {{DQSeries}}. An iconic staple of medieval fantasy, the magi typically have high {{Wisdom}} and {{MP}} to facilitate their offensive spellcasting, but low {{Strength}}, {{Resilience}} and poor equipment choices that hamper their physical prowess and survivability.
The {{translation|'''Mage'''|魔法使い|Mahōtsukai|Magic User}} is a recurring vocation in the {{DQSeries}}. An iconic staple of medieval fantasy, the magi typically have high {{Wisdom}} and {{MP}} to facilitate their offensive spellcasting, but low {{Strength}}, {{Resilience}} and poor equipment choices that hamper their physical prowess and survivability.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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| 2 || メラ<br>Mera || Blaze || [[Frizz]] || 2 || A simple fire spell; affects one enemy  
| 2 || メラ<br>Mera || Blaze || [[Frizz]] || 2 || A simple fire spell; affects one enemy  
|-
|-
| 4 ||スカラ<br>Sukara || Upper|| [[Buff]] || 3 || Raise one ally's defence
| 4 ||スカラ<br>Sukara || Upper|| [[Buff]] || 3 || Raise one ally's defence
|-
|-
| 5 ||ヒャド<br>Hyado|| IceBolt|| [[Crack]] || 3 ||Ice damage to one foe  
| 5 ||ヒャド<br>Hyado|| IceBolt|| [[Crack]] || 3 ||Ice damage to one foe  
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| 7 ||ギラ<br>Gira||Fireball || [[Sizz]] || 4 || Fire damage to one group
| 7 ||ギラ<br>Gira||Fireball || [[Sizz]] || 4 || Fire damage to one group
|-
|-
| 8 ||スクルト<br>Sukuruto||Increase|| [[Kabuff]] || 4 || Raise the party's defence
| 8 ||スクルト<br>Sukuruto||Increase|| [[Kabuff]] || 4 || Raise the party's defence
|-
|-
| 9 ||リレミト<br>Riremito|| Outside|| [[Evac]] || 8 ||Exit a dungeon  
| 9 ||リレミト<br>Riremito|| Outside|| [[Evac]] || 8 ||Exit a dungeon  
|-
|-
|11 ||イオ<br>Io||Bang|| [[Bang]] || 5 || Fire damage to all foes
|11 ||イオ<br>Io||Bang|| [[Bang]] || 5 || Fire damage to all foes
|-
|-
| 12 ||ボミオス<br>Bomiosu||Slow|| [[Deceleratle]] || 3 || Lowers all foes' agility
| 12 ||ボミオス<br>Bomiosu||Slow|| [[Deceleratle]] || 3 || Lowers all foes' agility
|-
|-
| 13 ||ルーラ<br>Rura||Return|| [[Zoom]] || 8 || Fly to any location
| 13 ||ルーラ<br>Rura||Return|| [[Zoom]] || 8 || Fly to any location
|-
|-
| 14 ||ベギラマ<br>Begirama||Firebane|| [[Sizzle]] || 6 || Fire damage to one group
| 14 ||ベギラマ<br>Begirama||Firebane|| [[Sizzle]] || 6 || Fire damage to one group
|-
|-
| 15 ||マホトラ<br>Mahotora|| RobMagic|| [[Drain Magic]] || 0 ||Siphon MP from one foe  
| 15 ||マホトラ<br>Mahotora|| RobMagic|| [[Drain Magic]] || 0 ||Siphon MP from one foe  
|-
|-
|15 ||インパス<br>Inpasu||X-ray|| [[Peep]] || 3 || Check t a treasure chest's contents
|15 ||インパス<br>Inpasu||X-ray|| [[Peep]] || 3 || Check t a treasure chest's contents
|-
|-
| 17 ||メラミ<br>Merami||BlazeMore|| [[Frizzle]] || 6 || Fire damage to one foe
| 17 ||メラミ<br>Merami||BlazeMore|| [[Frizzle]] || 6 || Fire damage to one foe
|-
|-
| 19 ||トラマナ<br>Toramana||StepGuard|| [[Safe Passage]] || 2 ||Void terrain damage  
| 19 ||トラマナ<br>Toramana||StepGuard|| [[Safe Passage]] || 2 ||Void terrain damage  
|-
|-
|19 ||ヒャダルコ<br>Hyadaruko||Snowblast|| [[Crackle]] || 6 ||Ice damage to one group  
|19 ||ヒャダルコ<br>Hyadaruko||Snowblast|| [[Crackle]] || 6 ||Ice damage to one group  
|-
|-
| 21 ||バイキルト<br>Baikiruto||Bikill|| [[Oomph]] || 6 || Raise one ally's attack
| 21 ||バイキルト<br>Baikiruto||Bikill|| [[Oomph]] || 6 || Raise one ally's attack
|-
|-
| 23 ||イオラ<br>Iora|| Boom|| [[Boom]] || 9 || Fire damage to all foes
| 23 ||イオラ<br>Iora|| Boom|| [[Boom]] || 9 || Fire damage to all foes
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| 29 ||ベギラゴン<br>Begiragon|| Firevolt|| [[Kasizzle]] || 12 || Fire damage to one group
| 29 ||ベギラゴン<br>Begiragon|| Firevolt|| [[Kasizzle]] || 12 || Fire damage to one group
|-
|-
|30 ||シャナク<br>Shyanaku|| CurseOff|| [[Sheen]] || 18 || Lifts a curse
|30 ||シャナク<br>Shyanaku|| CurseOff|| [[Sheen]] || 18 || Lifts a curse
|-
|-
| 33 ||レムオル<br>Remuoru|| Invisible|| [[Fade]] || 15 || Turn the party invisible
| 33 ||レムオル<br>Remuoru|| Invisible|| [[Fade]] || 15 || Turn the party invisible
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| 36 ||メラゾーマ<br>Merazoma|| Blazemost|| [[Kafrizzle]] || 12 ||Fire damage to one foe  
| 36 ||メラゾーマ<br>Merazoma|| Blazemost|| [[Kafrizzle]] || 12 ||Fire damage to one foe  
|-
|-
|37 ||モシャス<br>Moshyasu|| Transform|| [[Morph]] || 12/9 || Transform into an ally
|37 ||モシャス<br>Moshyasu|| Transform|| [[Morph]] || 12/9 || Transform into an ally
|-
|-
|38 ||イオナズン<br>Ionazun|| Explodet|| [[Kaboom]] || 18 || Fire damage to all foes
|38 ||イオナズン<br>Ionazun|| Explodet|| [[Kaboom]] || 18 || Fire damage to all foes
|-
|-
| 40 ||パルプンテ<br>Parupunte|| Chance|| [[Hocus Pocus]] || 20 || Rubiss knows what may happen
| 40 ||パルプンテ<br>Parupunte|| Chance|| [[Hocus Pocus]] || 20 || Rubiss knows what may happen
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| 1 || メラ<br>Mera || [[Frizz]] || 2 || Deals a minimum of 8~13 Fire damage to one foe
| 1 || メラ<br>Mera || [[Frizz]] || 2 || Deals a minimum of 8~13 Fire damage to one foe
|-
|-
| 2 ||スカラ<br>Sukara || [[Buff]] || 3 || Increase one ally's defence
| 2 ||スカラ<br>Sukara || [[Buff]] || 3 || Increase one ally's defence
|-
|-
| 4 ||ヒャド<br>Hyado|| [[Crack]] || 3 || Deals a minimum of 25~35 Ice damage to one foe
| 4 ||ヒャド<br>Hyado|| [[Crack]] || 3 || Deals a minimum of 25~35 Ice damage to one foe
|-
|-
| 7 ||ギラ<br>Gira|| [[Sizz]] || 4 || Deals a minimum of 17~28 Fire damage to all foes
| 7 ||ギラ<br>Gira|| [[Sizz]] || 4 || Deals a minimum of 17~28 Fire damage to all foes
|-
|-
| 8 ||スクルト<br>Sukuruto|| [[Kabuff]] || 5 || Increase the party's defence
| 8 ||スクルト<br>Sukuruto|| [[Kabuff]] || 5 || Increase the party's defence
|-
|-
| 9 ||リレミト<br>Riremito|| [[Evac]] || 0 || Exit a dungeon
| 9 ||リレミト<br>Riremito|| [[Evac]] || 0 || Exit a dungeon
|-
|-
| 10 ||ボミオス<br>Bomiosu|| [[Deceleratle]] || 3 || Decrease the enemy's agility
| 10 ||ボミオス<br>Bomiosu|| [[Deceleratle]] || 3 || Decrease the enemy's agility
|-
|-
|11 ||イオ<br>Io|| [[Bang]] || 5 || Deals a minimum of 14~21 Explosion damage to all foes
|11 ||イオ<br>Io|| [[Bang]] || 5 || Deals a minimum of 14~21 Explosion damage to all foes
|-
|-
| 12 ||ルーラ<br>Rura|| [[Zoom]] || 0 || Fly to a location
| 12 ||ルーラ<br>Rura|| [[Zoom]] || 0 || Fly to a location
|-
|-
| 12 ||マホトラ<br>Mahotora|| [[Drain Magic]] || 0 || Siphons MP from one foe
| 12 ||マホトラ<br>Mahotora|| [[Drain Magic]] || 0 || Siphons MP from one foe
|-
|-
| 13 ||ベギラマ<br>Begirama|| [[Sizzle]] || 6 || Deals a minimum of 32~46 Fire damage to one group
| 13 ||ベギラマ<br>Begirama|| [[Sizzle]] || 6 || Deals a minimum of 32~46 Fire damage to one group
|-
|-
|15 ||インパス<br>Inpasu|| [[Peep]] || 3 || Expose a treasure chest as legitimate or a mimic
|15 ||インパス<br>Inpasu|| [[Peep]] || 3 || Expose a treasure chest as legitimate or a mimic
|-
|-
| 16 ||メラミ<br>Merami|| [[Frizzle]] || 6 || Deals a minimum of 56~70 Fire damage to one foe
| 16 ||メラミ<br>Merami|| [[Frizzle]] || 6 || Deals a minimum of 56~70 Fire damage to one foe
|-
|-
| 19 ||トラマナ<br>Toramana|| [[Safe Passage]] || 2 || Prevent terrain damage
| 19 ||トラマナ<br>Toramana|| [[Safe Passage]] || 2 || Prevent terrain damage
|-
|-
|19 ||ヒャダルコ<br>Hyadaruko|| [[Crackle]] || 6 || Deals a minimum of 48~58 Ice damage to one group
|19 ||ヒャダルコ<br>Hyadaruko|| [[Crackle]] || 6 || Deals a minimum of 48~58 Ice damage to one group
|-
|-
| 21 ||バイキルト<br>Baikiruto|| [[Oomph]] || 6 || Raise one ally's attack
| 21 ||バイキルト<br>Baikiruto|| [[Oomph]] || 6 || Raise one ally's attack
|-
|-
| 22 ||マホカンタ<br>Mahokanta|| [[Bounce]] || 8 || Deflect all spells for a few turns
| 22 ||マホカンタ<br>Mahokanta|| [[Bounce]] || 8 || Deflect all spells for a few turns
|-
|-
| 23 ||イオラ<br>Iora|| [[Boom]] || 9 || Deals a minimum of 48~64 Explosion damage to all foes
| 23 ||イオラ<br>Iora|| [[Boom]] || 9 || Deals a minimum of 48~64 Explosion damage to all foes
|-
|-
| 25 || ラナルータ<br>Ranaruta|| [[Tick-Tock]] || 12 || Change day to night and vice versa
| 25 || ラナルータ<br>Ranaruta|| [[Tick-Tock]] || 12 || Change day to night and vice versa
|-
|-
| 25 ||ヒャダイン<br>Hyadain|| [[Kacrack]] || 10 || Deals a minimum of 68~85 Ice damage to all foes
| 25 ||ヒャダイン<br>Hyadain|| [[Kacrack]] || 10 || Deals a minimum of 68~85 Ice damage to all foes
|-
|-
| 27 ||メダパニ<br>Medapani|| [[Fuddle]] || 6 || Confuses one foe
| 27 ||メダパニ<br>Medapani|| [[Fuddle]] || 6 || Confuses one foe
|-
|-
| 29 ||ベギラゴン<br>Begiragon|| [[Kasizz]] || 12 || Deals a minimum of 88~122 Fire damage to one group
| 29 ||ベギラゴン<br>Begiragon|| [[Kasizz]] || 12 || Deals a minimum of 88~122 Fire damage to one group
|-
|-
|30 ||シャナク<br>Shyanaku|| [[Sheen]] || 18 || Lifts a curse from one ally
|30 ||シャナク<br>Shyanaku|| [[Sheen]] || 18 || Lifts a curse from one ally
|-
|-
| 31 ||レムオル<br>Remuoru|| [[Fade]] || 15 || Turns the party invisible
| 31 ||レムオル<br>Remuoru|| [[Fade]] || 15 || Turns the party invisible
|-
|-
| 31 ||メラゾーマ<br>Merazoma|| [[Kafrizz]] || 12 || Deals a minimum of 160~190 Fire damage to one foe
| 31 ||メラゾーマ<br>Merazoma|| [[Kafrizz]] || 12 || Deals a minimum of 160~190 Fire damage to one foe
|-
|-
| 33 ||アバカム<br>Abakamu|| [[Click]] || 0 || Opens any lock
| 33 ||アバカム<br>Abakamu|| [[Click]] || 0 || Opens any lock
|-
|-
| 34 ||マヒャド<br>Mahyado|| [[Kacrackle]] || 14 || Deals a minimum of 92~124 Ice damage to all foes
| 34 ||マヒャド<br>Mahyado|| [[Kacrackle]] || 14 || Deals a minimum of 92~124 Ice damage to all foes
|-
|-
|36 ||モシャス<br>Moshyasu|| [[Morph]] || 12 || Transform into an ally
|36 ||モシャス<br>Moshyasu|| [[Morph]] || 12 || Transform into an ally
|-
|-
| 37 ||ドラゴラム<br>Doragoramu|| [[Puff!]] || 24 || Become a fire-breathing dragon
| 37 ||ドラゴラム<br>Doragoramu|| [[Puff!]] || 24 || Become a fire-breathing dragon
|-
|-
|38 ||イオナズン<br>Ionazun|| [[Kaboom]] || 18 || Deals a minimum of 120~160 Explosion damage to all foes
|38 ||イオナズン<br>Ionazun|| [[Kaboom]] || 18 || Deals a minimum of 120~160 Explosion damage to all foes
|-
|-
| 40 ||パルプンテ<br>Parupunte|| [[Hocus Pocus]] || 20 || Only Rubiss knows what may happen
| 40 ||パルプンテ<br>Parupunte|| [[Hocus Pocus]] || 20 || Only Rubiss knows what may happen
|-
|-
|}
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====Usefulness====
====Usefulness====
The Mage's spells are useful after the events at {{Alltrades Abbey 7}}, but when combined with the mastered [[Priest]] class, the character can become a [[Sage]] and learn much more devastating spells and a [[Druid]] afterwards.
The Mage's spells are useful after the events at {{Alltrades Abbey 7}}, but when combined with the mastered [[Priest]] class, the character can become a [[Sage]] and learn much more devastating spells and a [[Druid]] afterwards
 
==={{DQ7R}}===
Mage is a basic vocation oriented to dealing magical damage. It has access to a great pool of damaging like [[Frizzle]], [[Boom]] or [[Kafrizz]], and debuffing spells like [[Snooze]], [[Kasap]], or [[Blunt]].
 
Unlocking Mage alongside [[Priest]] unlocks the [[Sage]] vocation, while doing so alongside [[Warrior]] unlocks the [[Armamentalist]] vocation.
 
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: flex-start;">
{| class="wikitable" style="width:fit-content; min-width:300px; max-width:650px; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #aa5450;"
|+ Proficiency
|-
! Level !! Type !! Name
|-
| 1 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Frizz]]
|-
| 1 || [[File:DQVIIR Debuff Skill.png|32px]] || [[Snooze]]
|-
| 2 || [[File:DQVIIR Debuff Skill.png|32px]] || [[Dazzle]]
|-
| 2 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Bang]]
|-
| 3 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Frizzle]]
|-
| 3 || [[File:DQVIIR Debuff Skill.png|32px]] || [[Sap]]
|-
| 4 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Sizzle]]
|-
| 4 || [[File:DQVIIR Debuff Skill.png|32px]] || [[Kasap]]
|-
| 5 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Drain Magic]]
|-
| 5 || [[File:DQVIIR Debuff Skill.png|32px]] || [[Blunt]]
|-
| 6 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Boom]]
|-
| 7 || [[File:DQVIIR Buff Skill.png|32px]] || [[Channel Anger]]
|-
| 8 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Kafrizz]]
|-
! colspan=3| [[Let loose]] skill
|-
| colspan=3| [[File:DQVIIR Mage Icon.png|32px]] '''[[Mage's Rage]]''': Guarantees that all of the user's spells will land critical hits for a few turns.
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="width:fit-content; min-width:300px; max-width:650px; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #aa5450;"
|+ Attribute Adjustments
|-
! Maximum HP !! Maximum MP !! Attack !! Defence !! Magical Might !! Charm
|-
| [[File:DQVIIR Stats Down Icon.png|20px]] || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Up Icon.png|20px]] || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Down Icon.png|20px]] || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Down Icon.png|20px]] || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Up Icon.png|20px]] || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Up Icon.png|20px]]
|-
! Magical Mending !! Strength !! Deftness !! Resilience !! Agility
|-
| [[File:DQVIIR Stats Up Icon.png|20px]] || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Down Icon.png|20px]] || - || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Down Icon.png|20px]] || -
|}
</div>


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
[[File:DQIX Mage Male.png‎|right|border|195px]][[File:DQIX Mage Female.png‎|right|border|200px]]
[[File:DQIX Mage Male.png‎|right|border|195px]][[File:DQIX Mage Female.png‎|right|border|200px]]
The Mage class is available at the start of the game and has the unique skillset "Spellcraft". Mages can also use skill points to learn {{Knife}}, {{Wand}}, {{Whip}}, and [[Shield]] skills. Their [[Coup-de-Grace]] is "0 Zone," which reduces their {{MP}} cost to zero for a few turns.
The Mage class is available at the start of the game and has the unique skillset "Spellcraft". Mages can also use skill points to learn [[List of knife skills in Dragon Quest IX|Knife]], [[List of wand skills in Dragon Quest IX|Wand]], [[List of whip skills in Dragon Quest IX|Whip]], and [[List of shield skills in Dragon Quest IX|Shield]] skills. Their [[Coup-de-Grace]] is "0 Zone," which reduces their {{MP}} cost to zero for a few turns.


Compared to a [[Sage]], Magi have fewer options in battle. However, this is made up for in sheer {{Magical Might}}, with the Magus' proficiency far surpassing the [[Sage]]'s even before stat-boosting equipment is taken into consideration. This makes them excellent at crowd control and inflicting incredible damage to bosses.
Compared to a [[Sage]], Magi have fewer options in battle. However, this is made up for in sheer {{Magical Might}}, with the Magus' proficiency far surpassing the [[Sage]]'s even before stat-boosting equipment is taken into consideration. This makes them excellent at crowd control and inflicting incredible damage to bosses.
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|}


===Revocation Award===
====Revocation Award====
*[[Revocation Medals|Mager Achievement]]
*[[Revocation Medals|Mager Achievement]]


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
====Skills====
<tabber>
|-|Heavy Wands=
{|cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Skill Points</font>'''
|valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Learns</font>'''
|-
| 3
| MP Absorb +6%
|-
| 7
| [[Beelzefreeze]]
|-
| 13
| Haywire Rate +2%
|-
| 21
| [[Quickfire Caster]]
|-
| 31
| Large MP Recovery After Battle
|-
| 44
| [[Staff of Salvation]]
|-
| 57
| Magical Might +60
|-
| 70
| [[Ring of Wrack and Ruin - Zero]]
|-
| 84
| Maximum MP +150
|-
| 100
| Magical Might +60
|-
| 110
| 20% Quickfire Caster on Action
|-
| 120
| [[Fire Break]]
|-
| 130
| 10% Psyche Up on Action
|-
| 140
| [[Zing Stick]]
|-
| 150
| Damage+ on Spell Haywire
|}
|-|Knives=
|-|Whips=
|-|Fisticuffs=
|-|Shields=
|-|Spellcraft=
{|cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
|valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Skill Points</font>'''
|valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Learns</font>'''
|-
| 8
| [[Wizard Ward]]
|-
| 18
| Magical Might +10
|-
| 26
| Maximum MP +10
|-
| 38
| [[Spooky Aura]]
|-
| 46
| Spell Haywire Hit+
|-
| 54
| Magical Might +10
|-
| 68
| [[Sage's Breath]]
|-
| 78
| Magical Might +10
|-
| 88
| Maximum MP +10
|-
| 100
| [[Channel Anger]]
|-
| 110
| Spell Haywire Hit+
|-
| 120
| Magical Might +20
|-
| 130
| [[Kacrackle]]
|-
| 140
| MP Saver +2%
|-
| 150
| [[Kafrizzle]]
|}
</tabber>


==={{DQTreasures}}===
==={{DQTreasures}}===
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==={{DQWalk}}===
==={{DQWalk}}===
[[File:Walk magi cropped.png|right|thumb|Cropped image of the status screen in ''Walk''|200px]]
[[File:DQW Mages.jpg|right|thumb|Official art of Mages from ''Walk''|250px]]
The Mage {{Vocation}} is available to players at the onset of an adventure, and gives access to [[Knives]], {{Wand}}s, and {{Whip}}s.
The Mage vocation is one of the basic vocations in the game and is the starting vocation of the fourth party member. They specialise in equipping purple-coloured Monster Hearts and their preferred weapons are [[Knife (weapon type)|Knives]], {{Wand}}s, and {{Whip}}s. Reaching Level 50 as a Mage is one of the requirements to become a [[Sage]] or an [[Armamentalist]].
{{Clear}}
 
==={{DQSG}}===
Mage is one of the basic vocations in the game and the starting vocation of the second party member. They specialise in equipping purple-coloured Memories and their preferred weapons are {{Wand}}s and {{Whip}}s. When controlling the Mage, their passive ability "[[Sage's Breath]]" will periodically increase the [[Coup de Grâce]] gauge slightly. They also have the "Vim" party boon, which increses the party's Coup de Grâce gauge charge. Reaching Level 50 as a Mage is one of the requirements to become a [[Sage]].
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Level !! Boon
|-
| Level 5 || Magical Might +10<br>Increases the character's magical might.
|-
| Level 10 || Magical Damage +5%<br>Increases magical damage.
|-
| Level 15 || Coup de Grâce Magical Damage +5%<br>Increases Coup de Grâce magical damage.
|-
| Level 20 || (Hero) Magical Might +10<br>Increases the character's magical might on all vocations.
|-
| Level 30 || Critical Spell Chance +1%<br>Increases the character's critical spell chance.
|-
| Level 40 || Magical Damage +5%<br>Increases magical damage.
|-
| Level 50 || (Hero) Magical Defence +10<br>Increases the character's magical defence on all vocations.
|-
| Level 55 || Magical Might +10<br>Increases the character's magical might.
|}


==Notable Mages==
==Notable Mages==
*[[Princess of Moonbrooke]] is the first mage in the series, being the original dedicated caster from the kingdom of [[Moonbrooke]].
*[[Princess of Moonbrooke]]'s vocation is listed as Mage in some versions of ''Dragon Quest II''.
*[[Borya]] is the court magician of [[Zamoksva]].
*[[Borya]] is the court magician of [[Zamoksva]].
*[[Maya]], [[Nera Briscoletti|Nera]], and {{Madchen}} learn several Mage spells naturally.
*[[Maya]] is a Dancer and learns several Mage spells.
*[[Bianca Whitaker|Bianca]] learns many Mage spells and her initial {{Vocation}} in ''[[Theatrhythm Dragon Quest]]'' is a mage. She is also referred to as a Mage in ''[[Dragon Quest: Your Story]]''.
*[[Bianca]] learns many Mage spells and her initial vocation in ''[[Theatrhythm Dragon Quest]]'' is a Mage. She is also referred to as a Mage in ''[[Dragon Quest: Your Story]]''.
*[[Ashlynn]] is the descendant of a long line of mages, and hails from a city of sorcerers, [[Sorceria]].
*[[Ashlynn]] is the descendant of a long line of mages, and hails from a city of sorcerers, [[Sorceria]].
*[[Jessica]] from [[Alexandria]] trained herself in magical arts prior to joining the party.
*[[Jessica]] from [[Alexandria]] trained herself in magical arts prior to joining the party.
*[[Erinn]]'s default vocation is a Mage when she joins the party in {{IX}}.
*[[Erinn]]'s default vocation is a Mage when she joins the party in ''Dragon Quest IX''.
*{{Veronica 11}} is a Keeper from [[Arboria]] and has trained in offensive magic from a young age to aid the {{Luminary 11}}.
*{{Veronica 11}} is a Keeper from [[Arboria]] and has trained in offensive magic from a young age to aid the {{Luminary 11}}.
*[[Popp]] is a mage who is a companion of [[Dai]] and one of the Disciples of Avan.
*[[Popp]] is a Mage who is a companion of [[Dai]] and one of the Disciples of Avan.
*Masopho, the mage in the fake hero Deroline's party. He dresses identically to the male Mage from ''III''.
*Masopho, the Mage in the fake hero Deroline's party. His design is based on the male Mage from ''Dragon Quest III''.
*[[Hadlar]], the former Dark Lord who was defeated by the hero Avan. He wields powerful destructive spells such as [[Kasizz]] and [[Kaboom]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Mage_concept_art_DQ_III.jpg|Mage concept art, circa 1987
File:Mage concept art DQ III.jpg|Mage concept art, circa 1987
DQIII Mage Female Famicom.png|Female mage, {{III}} {{Famicom}} artwork.
File:DQIII Mage Female Famicom.png|Female mage, {{III}} {{Famicom}} artwork.
DQIII Mage Male Famicom.png|Male mage, {{III}} {{Famicom}} artwork.
File:DQIII Mage Male Famicom.png|Male mage, {{III}} {{Famicom}} artwork.
DQIIIMageClass.png|Male and female mage, {{III}} {{Famicom}} artwork.
File:DQIIIMageClass.png|Male and female mage, {{III}} {{Famicom}} artwork.
DQ3 mages.png|Male and female mage, {{III}} {{Super Famicom}} artwork.
File:DQ3 mages.png|Male and female mage, {{III}} {{Super Famicom}} artwork.
Dq3gbart08.jpg|Female mage, {{III}} {{Game Boy Color}} artwork
File:Dq3gbart08.jpg|Female mage, {{III}} {{Game Boy Color}} artwork
Mage female III HD2D.png|Female mage, HD-2D artwork
File:Mage Appearance A III HD2D.png|Mage with Appearance A in the ''HD-2D Remake''
Mage male III HD2D.png|Male mage, HD-2D artwork
File:Mage Appearance B III HD2D.png|Mage with Appearance B in the ''HD-2D Remake''
Mage female IIIHD2-D.png|Female mage, HD-2D sprite
File:Mage male IIIHD2-D.png|Mage with Appearance A sprite
Mage male IIIHD2-D.png|Male mage, HD-2D sprite
File:Mage female IIIHD2-D.png|Mage with Appearance B sprite
Mage female style 1 III HD2D.png
File:Dragon Quest III GBC box art.png|Riding on Ramia on the cover of the GBC version
Mage female style 2 III HD2D.png
File:Party camping III HD2D illustration.jpg|A Mage camping with the party
Mage female style 3 III HD2D.png
File:DQ Carnival 2025 banner.jpg|Mages as depicted on the main artwork for the [https://archive.is/zypQJ| 2025 Dragon Quest Carnival]
Mage female style 4 III HD2D.png
File:DQIII Male Mage Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.
Mage male style 1 III HD2D.png
File:DQIII Female Mage Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.
Mage male style 2 III HD2D.png
File:DQIII Wisdom.png|Oh, so ''[[List of character statistics#Wisdom|wise]]''.
Mage male style 3 III HD2D.png
File:DQIII MP.png|Maximum {{MP}}.
Mage male style 4 III HD2D.png
File:Mage DQVI official guide book profile.jpg|[[Ashlynn]] as a Mage in the ''Dragon Quest VI Official Guide Book''
Dragon_Quest_III_GBC_box_art.png|Riding on Ramia on the cover of the GBC version
File:Mage v-jump VI.jpg|Ashlynn again as a Mage in the V-Jump guide for ''Dragon Quest VI''
Party camping III HD2D illustration.jpg|Camping with the party in HD
File:DQMCH Mage.png|{{DQMCH}}.
DQ Carnival 2025 banner.jpg|Mages as depicted on the main artwork for the [https://archive.is/zypQJ| 2025 Dragon Quest Carnival]
File:DQVIII Mage.png|A mage NPC from {{VIII}}.
DQIII Male Mage Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.
File:Torneko no Daibōken 3 Mage Male.png|''Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3''.
DQIII Female Mage Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.
File:Torneko no Daibōken 3 Mage Female.png|''Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3''.
DQIII Wisdom.png|Oh, so ''[[List_of_character_statistics#Wisdom|wise]]''.
File:DQ Heroines.png|Watching the [[Gadabout]] and {{Maya}} dance.
DQIII MP.png|Maximum {{MP}}.
File:DQ Stars Android Male Mage 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
File:Mage_DQVI_official_guide_book_profile.jpg|[[Ashlynn]] showing off as a Mage in the official guidebook for ''VI''
File:DQ Stars Android Male Mage 2.jpg|
File:Mage v-jump VI.jpg|Ashlynn charging up [[Frizz]] in the V-jump guide
File:DQ Stars Android Male Mage 3.jpg|
DQMCH Mage.png|{{DQMCH}}.
File:DQ Stars Android Male Mage 4.jpg|
DQVIII Mage.png|A mage NPC from {{VIII}}.
File:DQRA Rekisen no Mahotsukai.png|Veteran male mage in {{Rivals}}.
Torneko no Daibōken 3 Mage Male.png|''Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3''.
File:DQRA Rekisen Mahotsukai.png|Veteran female mage in {{Rivals}}.
Torneko no Daibōken 3 Mage Female.png|''Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3''.
File:Eraser 0005 Mage (Girl).jpg|Veteran female mage in ''[[Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi|Keshi Keshi]]''.
DQ Heroines.png|Watching the [[Gadabout]] and {{Maya}} dance.
File:male mage statue treasures icon.jpg|Male mage statue icon from ''Dragon Quest Treasures''
DQ Stars Android Male Mage 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
File:female mage statue treasures icon.jpg|Female mage statue icon from ''Dragon Quest Treasures''
DQ Stars Android Male Mage 2.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Male Mage 3.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Male Mage 4.jpg|
DQRA Rekisen no Mahotsukai.png|Veteran male mage in {{Rivals}}.
DQRA Rekisen Mahotsukai.png|Veteran female mage in {{Rivals}}.
Eraser 0005 Mage (Girl).jpg|Veteran female mage in ''[[Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi|Keshi Keshi]]''.
female mage statue treasures icon.jpg|The witch's statue in ''Treasures''...
male mage statue treasures icon.jpg|...and the wizard's
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Latest revision as of 13:18, 25 August 2026

Vocation
Mage

Artwork for Dragon Quest IX.
Japanese name: 魔法使い (Mahōtsukai)
Introduced in: Dragon Quest III
Appears in: Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Champions
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow
A magic-user who fights with spells, and is able to master a wealth of attack magic. --Description in Dragon Quest VII.

The Mage (魔法使い, Mahōtsukai?, lit. Magic User) is a recurring vocation in the Dragon Quest series. An iconic staple of medieval fantasy, the magi typically have high Wisdom and MP to facilitate their offensive spellcasting, but low Strength, Resilience and poor equipment choices that hamper their physical prowess and survivability.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

As the premiere magical vocation, the Mage specializes in casting destructive and debilitating spells, but performs poorly at melee combat; though magi have high Wisdom and Magical Might, they are physically frail and cannot equip heavy weapons such as Swords, Axes, Spears, or heavy armour.

Magi focus on crowd control, with most spells targeting multiple enemies at once to harm or hinder through a variety of elemental, debilitating, and impeding spells such as Sizzle, Deceleratle and Snooze. Offensive spells that do focus on one enemy usually keep pace with the physical attacks of melee characters until the late game, where it is better to buff such a character with Oomph instead. A Mage can also use the Evac spell to get the party out of a dungeon when things are dire, and can cast Zoom in most games as well.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

Stats[edit | edit source]

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Spells[edit | edit source]

Level Learned Original Japanese NES/GBC Localization Modern Localization MP Description
2 メラ
Mera		 Blaze Frizz 2 A simple fire spell; affects one enemy
4 スカラ
Sukara		 Upper Buff 3 Raise one ally's defence
5 ヒャド
Hyado		 IceBolt Crack 3 Ice damage to one foe
7 ギラ
Gira		 Fireball Sizz 4 Fire damage to one group
8 スクルト
Sukuruto		 Increase Kabuff 4 Raise the party's defence
9 リレミト
Riremito		 Outside Evac 8 Exit a dungeon
11 イオ
Io		 Bang Bang 5 Fire damage to all foes
12 ボミオス
Bomiosu		 Slow Deceleratle 3 Lowers all foes' agility
13 ルーラ
Rura		 Return Zoom 8 Fly to any location
14 ベギラマ
Begirama		 Firebane Sizzle 6 Fire damage to one group
15 マホトラ
Mahotora		 RobMagic Drain Magic 0 Siphon MP from one foe
15 インパス
Inpasu		 X-ray Peep 3 Check t a treasure chest's contents
17 メラミ
Merami		 BlazeMore Frizzle 6 Fire damage to one foe
19 トラマナ
Toramana		 StepGuard Safe Passage 2 Void terrain damage
19 ヒャダルコ
Hyadaruko		 Snowblast Crackle 6 Ice damage to one group
21 バイキルト
Baikiruto		 Bikill Oomph 6 Raise one ally's attack
23 イオラ
Iora		 Boom Boom 9 Fire damage to all foes
24 マホカンタ
Mahokanta		 Bounce Bounce 8 Deflect spells for a few turns
25 ラナルータ
Ranaruta		 Day-Night Tick-Tock 12 Change the time of day
26/32 ヒャダイン
Hyadain		 Icespears Kacrack 9 Ice damage to all foes
27 メダパニ
Medapani		 Chaos Fuddle 5 Confuses one foe
29 ベギラゴン
Begiragon		 Firevolt Kasizzle 12 Fire damage to one group
30 シャナク
Shyanaku		 CurseOff Sheen 18 Lifts a curse
33 レムオル
Remuoru		 Invisible Fade 15 Turn the party invisible
32/26 マヒャド
Mahyado		 Snowstorm Kacrackle 12 Ice damage to one group
33 アバカム
Abakamu		 Open Click 0 Opens any lock
34 ドラゴラム
Doragoramu		 BeDragon Puff! 24 Transform into a dragon
36 メラゾーマ
Merazoma		 Blazemost Kafrizzle 12 Fire damage to one foe
37 モシャス
Moshyasu		 Transform Morph 12/9 Transform into an ally
38 イオナズン
Ionazun		 Explodet Kaboom 18 Fire damage to all foes
40 パルプンテ
Parupunte		 Chance Hocus Pocus 20 Rubiss knows what may happen
  • The NES version of the game is bugged and swapped level at which Kacrack & Kacrackle are learned

Equipment[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III (All) 
Weapon Modifier(s)
Cypress stick Attack +2
Bronze knife Attack +8
Poison needle Attack +10
Divine dagger Attack +14
Wizard's staff Attack +15
Staff of Rain Attack +16
Thorn whip Attack +18
Boomerang Attack +19
Staff of antimagic Attack +20
Edged boomerang Attack +24
Assassin's dagger Attack +25
Snooze stick Attack +30
Staff of strife Attack +33
Rune staff Attack +40
Flametang boomerang Attack +42
Lightning staff Attack +45
Sage's staff Attack +50
Somatic staff Attack +65

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 ladies only.
  • ♂ denotes men only.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Stats[edit | edit source]

Calculated using the everyman personality.

Female Male
Stats Level 1 Level 99 Level 1 Level 99
Strength 6 196 7 197
Resilience 9 208 10 209
Agility 9 343 7 341
Stamina 8 255 8 255
Wisdom 12 378 12 376
Luck 9 328 7 326
Critical hit mod
Mod Level
3 One through ninety-nine

Spells[edit | edit source]

Level Learned Original Japanese English MP Description
1 メラ
Mera		 Frizz 2 Deals a minimum of 8~13 Fire damage to one foe
2 スカラ
Sukara		 Buff 3 Increase one ally's defence
4 ヒャド
Hyado		 Crack 3 Deals a minimum of 25~35 Ice damage to one foe
7 ギラ
Gira		 Sizz 4 Deals a minimum of 17~28 Fire damage to all foes
8 スクルト
Sukuruto		 Kabuff 5 Increase the party's defence
9 リレミト
Riremito		 Evac 0 Exit a dungeon
10 ボミオス
Bomiosu		 Deceleratle 3 Decrease the enemy's agility
11 イオ
Io		 Bang 5 Deals a minimum of 14~21 Explosion damage to all foes
12 ルーラ
Rura		 Zoom 0 Fly to a location
12 マホトラ
Mahotora		 Drain Magic 0 Siphons MP from one foe
13 ベギラマ
Begirama		 Sizzle 6 Deals a minimum of 32~46 Fire damage to one group
15 インパス
Inpasu		 Peep 3 Expose a treasure chest as legitimate or a mimic
16 メラミ
Merami		 Frizzle 6 Deals a minimum of 56~70 Fire damage to one foe
19 トラマナ
Toramana		 Safe Passage 2 Prevent terrain damage
19 ヒャダルコ
Hyadaruko		 Crackle 6 Deals a minimum of 48~58 Ice damage to one group
21 バイキルト
Baikiruto		 Oomph 6 Raise one ally's attack
22 マホカンタ
Mahokanta		 Bounce 8 Deflect all spells for a few turns
23 イオラ
Iora		 Boom 9 Deals a minimum of 48~64 Explosion damage to all foes
25 ラナルータ
Ranaruta		 Tick-Tock 12 Change day to night and vice versa
25 ヒャダイン
Hyadain		 Kacrack 10 Deals a minimum of 68~85 Ice damage to all foes
27 メダパニ
Medapani		 Fuddle 6 Confuses one foe
29 ベギラゴン
Begiragon		 Kasizz 12 Deals a minimum of 88~122 Fire damage to one group
30 シャナク
Shyanaku		 Sheen 18 Lifts a curse from one ally
31 レムオル
Remuoru		 Fade 15 Turns the party invisible
31 メラゾーマ
Merazoma		 Kafrizz 12 Deals a minimum of 160~190 Fire damage to one foe
33 アバカム
Abakamu		 Click 0 Opens any lock
34 マヒャド
Mahyado		 Kacrackle 14 Deals a minimum of 92~124 Ice damage to all foes
36 モシャス
Moshyasu		 Morph 12 Transform into an ally
37 ドラゴラム
Doragoramu		 Puff! 24 Become a fire-breathing dragon
38 イオナズン
Ionazun		 Kaboom 18 Deals a minimum of 120~160 Explosion damage to all foes
40 パルプンテ
Parupunte		 Hocus Pocus 20 Only Rubiss knows what may happen

Equipment[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake  
Weapon Modifier(s)
Cypress stick Attack +2
Bronze knife Attack +8
Poison needle Attack +10
Boomerang Attack +11
Divine dagger Attack +12
Staff of Rain Attack +16
Thorn whip Attack +19
Wizard's staff Attack +21
Edged boomerang Attack +24
Snooze stick Attack +29
Staff of antimagic Attack +31
Rune staff Attack +39
Staff of resurrection Attack +40
Staff of sentencing Attack +42
Gusterang Attack +46
Staff of strife Attack +48
Swallowtail Attack +52
Lightning staff Attack +53
Assassin's dagger Attack +55
Flametang boomerang Attack +65
Sage's staff Attack +84
Empress's whip♥ Attack +94
Somatic staff Attack +96
Metal wing boomerang Attack +102
Aurora staff Attack +115
Godbird sceptre Attack +123
Hunter's moon Attack +131
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
Tortoise shell Defense+15
Leather dress♥ Defense+16
Leather cape Defense+19
Silk robe♥ Defense+22
Cloak of evasion Defense+28
Magical skirt♥ Defense+29
Fizzle-retardant suit Defense+46
Glombolero Defense+50
Magic armour Defense+50
Agility gilet Defense+52
Agility+30
Party dress♥ Defense+52
Smart suit Defense+54
Cat suit Defense+55
Wizard's robe Defense+50
Wisdom+20
Angel's robe Defense+63
Flowing dress Defense+75
Magic bikini♥ Defense+79
Dragon robe Defense+94
Flame armour Defense+94
Blessed bikini♥ Defense+101
Shimmering dress♥ Defense+105
Godbird robe Defense+125

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 | edit source]

Mage is one of the basic classes available. It is one of the prerequisites for the Sage vocation (along with Priest), and for the Armamentalist Vocation (along with Warrior).

Stat Changes[edit | edit source]

Statistics Change
Battles to Master 180
Strength -40%
Agility -5%
Resilience -40%
Wisdom +20%
Max HP -40%
Max MP +10%

Abilities[edit | edit source]

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Novice Frizzle 1 One enemy Burns a single enemy with a large fireball. 4
Snooze One group Puts a group of enemies to Sleep. 3
2 Apprentice Sizz 13 One group Singes a group of enemies with a blazing fire. 4
Dazzle One group Envelops a group of enemies in illusions. 5
3 Magician Sizzle 28 One group Burns a group of enemies enemies with a blazing wall of fire. 6
Zoom Self Teleports to a previously visited town. 1
4 Enchanter Fuddle 43 One group Sends a group of enemies into a state of Confusion. 5
Kasap Self Reduces the Defence of a group of enemies. 4
5 Conjurer Boom 75 All enemies Engulfs all enemies in a large explosion. 8
Evac Self Escapes to world map. 8
6 Sorcerer Crackle 105 Enemy group Rips into a group of enemies with sharp icicles. 5
Drain Magic One enemy Steals MP from a single enemy. 0
7 Wizard Kasnooze 145 Enemy group Puts a group of enemies into a deep Sleep. 5
8 Archmage Kasizzle 180 One group Scorches a group of enemies with blazing hellfire. 10
Bounce Self Forms a protective barrier that reflects all spells. 4

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

Mage is one of the basic vocations available at Alltrades Abbey. It is a prerequisite for the Sage and Armamentalist vocations.

Stat Changes[edit | edit source]

Statistics Change
Battles to Master 170 (PS1)
80 (3DS)
Strength -40%
Agility -5%
Resilience -40%
Wisdom +20%
Style +10%
Max HP -40%
Max MP +10%

PSX Abilities[edit | edit source]

While the American PSX release of the game used the old localization, the current names are also written for better navigation clarity.

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Beginner Sizz
(Firebal) 		1 One Group Does ~20 HP in flame damage. 4
2 Novice Snooze
(Sleep) 		13 One Group May cause Sleep in one group of enemies. 3
3 Dabbler Zoom
(Return) 		28 Field Return to previously visited locations. 1
4 Magician Evac
(Outside) 		43 Field Allows the party to escape dungeons and caves. 8
Sap
(Sap) 		One Enemy Cuts one enemy's Defence in half. 3
5 Sorcerer Frizzle
(Blazemore) 		70 One Enemy Causes ~80 HP in fire damage. 4
6 Wizard Boom
(Boom) 		105 All Enemies Causes ~60 HP in explosion damage. 8
Dazzle
(Surround) 		One Group May cause fog in one group of enemies. 3
7 Warlock Sizzle
(Firebane) 		135 One Group Causes ~40 HP in flame damage. 6
8 Archmage Crackle
(SnowStorm) 		170 One Group Causes ~50 HP in ice damage. 5
Hybrid Abilities[edit | edit source]
Hybrid Learns Target Info MP
Troubadour Cursed Verse
(Curse Song) 		One Group Lowers the Defence of one group of enemies. 0
Dancer Absorb Magic
(TakeMagic) 		Self Absorbs the MP from one magic spell. 0
Martial Artist Fire Breath
(Fire Air) 		All Enemies Does ~10 HP in fire damage. 0
Jester Fuddle
(Panic All) 		One Group May cause Confusion in one group of enemies. 5
Sailor Lightning
(Lightning) 		All Enemies Causes ~40 HP in Electric Damage. 0
Shepherd Kasnooze
(Sleep All) 		One Group Has a better chance of causing Sleep in one group of enemies. 5
Thief Drain Magic
(Rob Magic) 		One Enemy Steals ~25 MP from one enemy. 0

3DS Abilities[edit | edit source]

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Hobbyist Sizz 1 One Group Singes a group of enemies with blazing fire. 4
2 Apprentice Snooze 5 One Group Puts a group of enemies to Sleep. 3
3 Magician Zoom 10 Field Return to previously visited locations. 1
Absorb Magic Self Absorb the MP of an incoming spell. 2
4 Enchanter Evac 18 Field Exit instantly from dungeons, caves, etc. 8
Sap One Enemy Reduces the defence of a single enemy. 3
5 Conjurer Frizzle 28 One Enemy Burns a single enemy with a large fireball. 4
6 Sorcerer Boom 40 All Enemies Engulfs all enemies in a large explosion. 8
Dazzle One Group Envelops a group of enemies in illusions. 5
7 Wizard Sizzle 55 One Group Burns a group of enemies with fierce fire. 6
8 Archmage Crackle 80 One Group Rains razor-sharp icicles on a group of enemies. 5

Usefulness[edit | edit source]

The Mage's spells are useful after the events at Alltrades Abbey, but when combined with the mastered Priest class, the character can become a Sage and learn much more devastating spells and a Druid afterwards

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

Mage is a basic vocation oriented to dealing magical damage. It has access to a great pool of damaging like Frizzle, Boom or Kafrizz, and debuffing spells like Snooze, Kasap, or Blunt.

Unlocking Mage alongside Priest unlocks the Sage vocation, while doing so alongside Warrior unlocks the Armamentalist vocation.

Proficiency
Level Type Name
1 Frizz
1 Snooze
2 Dazzle
2 Bang
3 Frizzle
3 Sap
4 Sizzle
4 Kasap
5 Drain Magic
5 Blunt
6 Boom
7 Channel Anger
8 Kafrizz
Let loose skill
Mage's Rage: Guarantees that all of the user's spells will land critical hits for a few turns.
Attribute Adjustments
Maximum HP Maximum MP Attack Defence Magical Might Charm
Magical Mending Strength Deftness Resilience Agility
- -

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

The Mage class is available at the start of the game and has the unique skillset "Spellcraft". Mages can also use skill points to learn Knife, Wand, Whip, and Shield skills. Their Coup-de-Grace is "0 Zone," which reduces their MP cost to zero for a few turns.

Compared to a Sage, Magi have fewer options in battle. However, this is made up for in sheer Magical Might, with the Magus' proficiency far surpassing the Sage's even before stat-boosting equipment is taken into consideration. This makes them excellent at crowd control and inflicting incredible damage to bosses.

Stats[edit | edit source]

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 1 99
HP 18 390
MP 16 364
Strength 4 96
Agility 18 401
Resilience 7 162
Magical Might 18 400
Magical Mending 0 0
Deftness 14 304
Charm 7 155

Spellcraft[edit | edit source]

Accolades Required points Name Effects
Mediocre Invoker 8 Wizard Ward Creates a barrier that protects the caster from magic.
Charm School Graduate 18 Natural Magical Might +20 Permanently adds 20 to Magical Might.
Sort-of Sorcerer 26 Spooky Aura Reduces an enemy's resistance to magic.
Good Speller 38 Natural Max MP +10 Permanently adds 10 to Max MP.
Abracadaberer 46 Focus Pocus Restores some MP on next turn.
Mentalist 54 Critical Spell Rate Up Spells are more likely to go haywire or get a serious boost (the magic equivalent of a Critical Hit)
Whizzard/Wicked Witch 68 Channel Anger Temporarily improves Magical Might.
Mager General 78 Natural Magical Might +60 Permanently adds 60 to Magical Might.
Hardcore Sorcerer/Sorceress 88 Natural Max MP +20 Permanently adds 20 to Max MP.
Master Caster 100 Natural Magical Might +100 Permanently adds 100 to Magical Might.

Spells[edit | edit source]

Name Level MP Description
Frizz 1 2 Singes a single enemy with a small fireball.
Acceleratle 4 4 Raises the agility of all party members.
Crack 6 3 Pierces a single enemy with razor-sharp icicles.
Sap 7 4 Reduces the defence of a single enemy.
Evac 8 3 Exit instantly from dungeons, caves, and towers.
Bang 11 5 Damages all enemies with a small explosion.
Safe Passage 13 2 Travel with impunity across harmful terrain.
Crackle 16 8 Rips into a group of enemies with sharp icicles.
Fuddle 19 5 Sends a group of enemies into Confusion.
Bounce 21 4 Forms a protective barrier that reflects all enemy spells.
Kasap 25 8 Reduces the Defence of a group of enemies.
Boom 28 10 Engulfs all enemies in a large explosion.
Frizzle 30 6 Burns a single enemy with a large fireball.
Oomph 33 8 Increases the attack of a single party member.
Kacrack 40 24 Lacerates all enemies with a raw volley of rasping ice.
Blunt 42 8 Decreases the Attack of a single enemy.
Kaboom 47 28 Blasts all enemies with a violent explosion.
Kafrizz 53 18 Incinerates a single enemy with an enormous fireball.
Kafrizzle 64 45 Cremates a single enemy with an enormous fireball.
Kacrackle 68 50 Tears into all enemies with giant shards of ice.

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The Mage vocation is one of the basic vocations in the game and is the starting vocation of the fourth party member. They specialise in equipping purple-coloured Monster Hearts and their preferred weapons are Knives, Wands, and Whips. Reaching Level 50 as a Mage is one of the requirements to become a Sage or an Armamentalist.

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Mage is one of the basic vocations in the game and the starting vocation of the second party member. They specialise in equipping purple-coloured Memories and their preferred weapons are Wands and Whips. When controlling the Mage, their passive ability "Sage's Breath" will periodically increase the Coup de Grâce gauge slightly. They also have the "Vim" party boon, which increses the party's Coup de Grâce gauge charge. Reaching Level 50 as a Mage is one of the requirements to become a Sage.

Level Boon
Level 5 Magical Might +10
Increases the character's magical might.
Level 10 Magical Damage +5%
Increases magical damage.
Level 15 Coup de Grâce Magical Damage +5%
Increases Coup de Grâce magical damage.
Level 20 (Hero) Magical Might +10
Increases the character's magical might on all vocations.
Level 30 Critical Spell Chance +1%
Increases the character's critical spell chance.
Level 40 Magical Damage +5%
Increases magical damage.
Level 50 (Hero) Magical Defence +10
Increases the character's magical defence on all vocations.
Level 55 Magical Might +10
Increases the character's magical might.

Notable Mages[edit | edit source]

  • Princess of Moonbrooke's vocation is listed as Mage in some versions of Dragon Quest II.
  • Borya is the court magician of Zamoksva.
  • Maya is a Dancer and learns several Mage spells.
  • Bianca learns many Mage spells and her initial vocation in Theatrhythm Dragon Quest is a Mage. She is also referred to as a Mage in Dragon Quest: Your Story.
  • Ashlynn is the descendant of a long line of mages, and hails from a city of sorcerers, Sorceria.
  • Jessica from Alexandria trained herself in magical arts prior to joining the party.
  • Erinn's default vocation is a Mage when she joins the party in Dragon Quest IX.
  • Veronica is a Keeper from Arboria and has trained in offensive magic from a young age to aid the Luminary.
  • Popp is a Mage who is a companion of Dai and one of the Disciples of Avan.
  • Masopho, the Mage in the fake hero Deroline's party. His design is based on the male Mage from Dragon Quest III.

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Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Mage concept art, circa 1987
    Mage concept art, circa 1987
  • Female mage, III Famicom artwork.
    Female mage, III Famicom artwork.
  • Male mage, III Famicom artwork.
    Male mage, III Famicom artwork.
  • Male and female mage, III Famicom artwork.
    Male and female mage, III Famicom artwork.
  • Male and female mage, III Super Famicom artwork.
    Male and female mage, III Super Famicom artwork.
  • Female mage, III Game Boy Color artwork
    Female mage, III Game Boy Color artwork
  • Mage with Appearance A in the HD-2D Remake
    Mage with Appearance A in the HD-2D Remake
  • Mage with Appearance B in the HD-2D Remake
    Mage with Appearance B in the HD-2D Remake
  • Mage with Appearance A sprite
    Mage with Appearance A sprite
  • Mage with Appearance B sprite
    Mage with Appearance B sprite
  • Riding on Ramia on the cover of the GBC version
    Riding on Ramia on the cover of the GBC version
  • A Mage camping with the party
    A Mage camping with the party
  • Mages as depicted on the main artwork for the 2025 Dragon Quest Carnival
    Mages as depicted on the main artwork for the 2025 Dragon Quest Carnival
  • Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou series.
    Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou series.
  • Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou series.
    Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou series.
  • Oh, so wise.
    Oh, so wise.
  • Maximum MP.
    Maximum MP.
  • Ashlynn as a Mage in the Dragon Quest VI Official Guide Book
    Ashlynn as a Mage in the Dragon Quest VI Official Guide Book
  • Ashlynn again as a Mage in the V-Jump guide for Dragon Quest VI
    Ashlynn again as a Mage in the V-Jump guide for Dragon Quest VI
  • Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart.
    Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart.
  • A mage NPC from VIII.
    A mage NPC from VIII.
  • Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3.
    Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3.
  • Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3.
    Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3.
  • Watching the Gadabout and Maya dance.
    Watching the Gadabout and Maya dance.
  • Appearance in Stars.
    Appearance in Stars.
  • Veteran male mage in Rivals.
    Veteran male mage in Rivals.
  • Veteran female mage in Rivals.
    Veteran female mage in Rivals.
  • Veteran female mage in Keshi Keshi.
    Veteran female mage in Keshi Keshi.
  • Male mage statue icon from Dragon Quest Treasures
    Male mage statue icon from Dragon Quest Treasures
  • Female mage statue icon from Dragon Quest Treasures
    Female mage statue icon from Dragon Quest Treasures
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