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[[File:DQX Monster_Master.png|thumb|right|Monster Masters in Dragon Quest X]]
<div style="text-align: center; font-size:85%;">Not to be confused with the [[Monster Wrangler]] vocation, which allows players to [[Monster recruitment|recruit monsters]].</div>
<center><small>For the similarly named skill, see [[Monster Masher (skill)]]</small></center>
{{VocationInfo
<center>''A master of monsters, able to commune with them, wield their abilities, and win their affection.'' --Description in ''Dragon Quest VII''</center>
|Image = [[File:DQotS Monster Master.png|300px]]
|Caption = Monster Masters as they appear in Dragon Quest of the Stars.
|Japanese = 魔物マスター (''Mamono Masutā'')
|Origin = [[Dragon Quest VI]] (DS Remake)
|Games = [[Dragon Quest VI]] (Remakes only)<br>[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]<br>[[Dragon Quest Walk]]
}}
The '''Monster Master''' (魔物マスター ''Mamono Masutā'') is a [[vocation]] first introduced in the remake of ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''. This vocation can sometimes put monsters to sleep or cause them to flee.


The '''Monster Master''' (魔物使い ''Mamono Tsukai'') is a recurring [[vocation]] first introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''. The vocation allows players to walk on the wild side with the finer details varying between titles, but it has also consistently focused on taming and [[Monster recruitment|making allies of monsters defeated in battle]].
==Monster master, wrangler and masher==
There is some confusion regarding the monster-focused vocations: Dragon Quest VI for the Super Famicom had the まもの使い (''Mamono Tsukai'') vocation, then the seventh game has  魔物ハンター (''Mamono Hantā''), it was changed to 魔物マスター (''Mamono Masutā'') in the [[Nintendo DS]] remake of DQVI and it's subsequent ports, the まもの使い (''Mamono Tsukai'') vocation returned in the tenth game, then まものマスター (''Mamono Masutā'') was used in both ''Stars'' and ''Walk'', then まもの使い (''Mamono Tsukai'') was used again in DQIII HD-2D and DQX Offline.


The profession is notable for frequently having its name changed even in the Japanese originals: it was changed to 魔物マスター (''Mamono Masutā'') in the [[Nintendo DS]] remake and it's subsequent ports, became 魔物ハンター (''Mamono Hantā'') in the seventh game, まもの使い (''Mamono Tsukai'') in the tenth game,  まものマスター (''Mamono Masutā'') in both ''Stars'' and ''Walk''. In all ''Monsters'' titles the vocation is called the モンスターマスター (''Monsutā Masutā''). Not counting the alternate kanji and katakana spellings, this leaves the vocation with three distinct Japanese names.
In the English side there has been consistency in the translations for the main series since Square Enix started using the Dragon Quest naming conventions: まもの使い is Monster Wrangler, 魔物ハンター is Monster Masher, and 魔物マスター is Monster Master. (Monster Masher used to be known as "Tamer" on the PS1 translation of Dragon Warrior VII).


In English the name was changed to Monster ''Masher'' for the seventh game to match the alteration in the original script but has since returned to being referred to as the Monster Master in peripheral media and spinoff titles, with three unusual exceptions. In the ''Terry's Wonderland'' event in ''Tact'' [[Terry|young Terry]] introduces himself as being a Monster ''Scout'', the {{Hero 5}} of the fifth game has the title of Legendary Monster ''Wrangler'' in ''Tact'', and in {{DQM3}} the vocation is referred to as Monster ''Wrangler'' despite the Japanese name of モンスターマスター being consistently translated as Monster Master prior.
Due to all these vocations being monster-focused, most people tend to mix them up, despite them being different: Monster Wranglers can scout monsters, while Monster Masters cannot, despite both of them using similar fighting styles and skills. Monster Masher, while similar, tames monsters and sends them to the [[Monster Meadows]].


==Description==
In [[Dragon Quest Tact]], [[Terry|young Terry]] introduces himself as being a "Monster ''Scout''", and the {{Hero 5}} of the fifth game has the title of "Legendary Monster ''Wrangler''". Later on, the game introduced a unit based on the female Monster Wrangler from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
The M.M. suffers considerable reductions to their strength, resilience, HP, and MP in all versions of ''VI'', befitting a starting vocation characters are not meant to spend too much time in. Various [[Breath attack|breath skills]] are learned through the profession, in addition to the [[Puff!]] spell upon mastery.


With the job's upgrade to an advanced vocation in ''VII'', the reductions to the mentioned stats are much less harsh, and enjoys a substantial boost to wisdom on top of a minor raise to agility and style. The [[Sony PlayStation]] version keeps the breath skills from before, but the [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake adds several support spells to give the vocation more utility.
==Appearances==
==={{DQ6}}===
The Monster Master suffers considerable reductions to their strength (-15%), resilience (-20%), HP (-20%), and MP (-30%), befitting a starting vocation characters are not meant to spend too much time in. Various [[Breath attack|breath skills]] are learned through the profession, in addition to the [[Puff!]] spell upon mastery. Monster masters have a small chance to put monsters to sleep at the start of the battle.


In ''X'', the M.M. is much more physically robust than before, boasting the third highest strength and fourth highest HP of all vocations. This is balanced by having a pitiful agility and having the bar-none worst MP available. The breath abilities are put aside in favor of skills that support their monster ally.
Monster Master is one of the prerequisites for the [[Ranger]] vocation (along with [[Merchant]] and [[Thief]]).


=={{DQ3}}==
In the original version of ''VI'', the Monster Master vocation didn't exist yet. Instead, the [[Monster Wrangler]] vocation filled its gap. Having a wrangler in the party activated the chance that a monster [[Monster recruitment|would join you upon its defeat]], however this function was dropped in the [[Nintendo DS]] remake in lieu of Slime Buddies.
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=={{DQ5}}==
====Abilities====
While the Hero of ''Dragon Quest V'' has attributes and spells more akin to a physically stronger [[priest]], he is referred to in peripheral media as the legendary monster tamer and is the first protagonist in the series' history to be able to recruit monsters.
 
=={{DQ6}}==
In the original version of ''VI'', having a master in the party activates the chance that a monster [[Monster recruitment|will join you upon its defeat]], however this function was dropped in the [[Nintendo DS]] remake in lieu of Slime Buddies. Monster Master is one of the prerequisites for the [[Ranger]] vocation (along with [[Merchant]] and [[Thief]]).
===Stat Changes===
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|Battles to Master
|165
|-
|Strength
| -15%
|-
|Agility
|Null
|-
|Resilience
| -20%
|-
|Wisdom
|Null
|-
|Style
|Null
|-
|Max HP
| -20%
|-
|Max MP
| -30%
|-
|Trait
| Low chance for a randomly selected enemy to be asleep during the first round
|}
 
===Abilities===
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===Monster Recruitment===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII Reimagined]]''===
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In the Reimagined version, Monster Master replaces Monster Masher, as the [[Monster Meadows]] are not present in this version of the game, and thus monsters cannot be tamed and sent there.
|-
 
! Rank !! Recruitable Monsters
Monster Masters can summon friendly monsters of four families (slime, zombie, beast, and dragon) to aid them during battle for one turn. They can also cast spells from the [[Zam]] line and use spells and skills such as [[Dazzle]] and [[Sow Chaos]] to cause some ailments to their enemies.
|-
| 1 || [[Slime (Recruit)|Slime]] (1/2), [[Feralball (Recruit)|Feralball]] (1/8), [[Lips (Recruit)|Lips]] (1/64)
|-
| 2 || [[Mud mannequin (Recruit)|Mud Mannequin]] (1/64), [[Walking corpse (Recruit)|Walking Corpse]] (1/32), [[Healslime (Recruit)|Healslime]] (1/16), [[Slime knight (Recruit)|Slimeknight]] (1/4)
|-
| 3 || [[Lesser Demon (Recruit)|Lesser demon]] (1/4), [[Sluggernaut (Recruit)|Sluggernaut]](1/4), [[Gustbluster (Recruit)|Gustbluster]] (1/64)
|-
| 4 || [[Rockbomb (Recruit)|Rockbomb]] (1/32), [[Dreamaera (Recruit)|Dreamaera]] (1/32), [[Battering ram (Recruit)|Battering ram]] (1/16)
|-
| 5 || [[King slime (Recruit)|King slime]] (1/64), [[Boss troll (Recruit)|Boss troll]] (1/16)
|-
| 6 || [[Liquid metal slime (Recruit)|Liquid metal slime]] (1/256)
|-
| 7 || [[Overkilling machine (Recruit)|Overkilling machine]] (1/64)
|-
| 8 || [[High djinks (Recruit)|High djinks]] (1/256)
|}


=={{DQ7}}==
To unlock this vocation, a character must master the [[Thief]] and [[Shepherd]] vocations. Mastering Monster Master and two other intermediate vocations can help a character unlock the [[Hero (vocation)|Hero]] vocation.
In ''VII'' the vocation will instead give players a greater chance to send defeated monsters off to [[The Haven|the Haven]], a wildlife preserve of sorts where monsters can interact with the party as NPCs. To become a Master, characters need to master the [[Thief]] and [[Shepherd]] vocations.


Appearance-wise, the costume of the Master looks the same for both genders, with a green cape, a purple sash tied about the waist like a belt and magenta pants, but [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|the Hero]] is shirtless and has yellow gloves and boots.
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===Stat Changes===
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|+ Proficiency
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|width="25%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Change</font>'''
|-
|-
|Battles to Master
! Level !! Type !! Name
|165 (PS1) / 143 (3DS)
|-
|-
|Strength
| 1 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Summon Slime]]
| Null
|-
|-
|Agility
| 1 || [[File:DQVIIR Debuff Skill.png|32px]] || [[Animal Magnetism]]
| +10%
|-
|-
|Resilience
| 2 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Zam]]
| Null
|-
|-
|Wisdom
| 2 || [[File:DQVIIR Debuff Skill.png|32px]] || [[Dazzle]]
| +20%
|-
|-
|Style
| 3 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Summon Zombie]]
| +5%
|-
|-
|Max HP
| 4 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Zammle]]
| -5%
|-
|-
|Max MP
| 5 || [[File:DQVIIR Debuff Skill.png|32px]] || [[Sow Chaos]]
| -5%
|-
|-
|Mastery Bonus
| 6 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Summon Beast]]
| +15 Bonus to Resilience
|}
 
===PS1 Abilities===
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|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Learns</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Battles Needed</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">MP</font>'''
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|1
| 7 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Kazam]]
|rowspan=2|Pet Owner
|[[PoisonGas]]
|rowspan=2|1
|One Group
|Has a chance to poison one group of enemies
|0
|-
|-
|[[Tamer]]
| 8 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Summon Dragon]]
|One Group
|Increases the chance of taming one group of enemies
|0
|-
|-
|2
! colspan=3| [[Let loose]] skill
|Groomer
|Nothing
|18
|
|
|
|-
|3
|Ranch Hand
|[[SleepAir]]
|33
|One Group
|Has a chance of putting one group of enemies to sleep
|0
|-
|4
|Tracker
|[[FrigidAir]]
|58
|All Enemies
|Causes ~15HP in ice damage
|0
|-
|5
|Hunter
|[[PalsyAir]]
|77
|One Group
|Has a chance of cause paralysis to one group of enemies
|0
|-
|6
|Handler
|[[BlazeAir]]
|93
|All Enemies
|Causes ~40HP in fire damage
|0
|-
|7
|Trainer
|[[PoisonFog]]
|125
|One Group
|Severely poisons one group of enemies, causing them to lose 1/6 of their HP every round
|0
|-
|-
|8
| colspan=3| [[File:DQVIIR Monster Master Icon.png|32px]] '''Positive Reinforcement''': Makes it more likely that a powerful monster will answer the call when performing a summon.
|Beast Lord
|[[Puff!|BeDragon]]
|165
|Self
|Turns the caster into an uncontrollable dragon
|18
|}
|}
 
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===3DS Abilities===
|+ Attribute Adjustments
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|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Learns</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Battles Needed</font>'''
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">MP</font>'''
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|1
! Maximum HP !! Maximum MP !! Attack !! Defence !! Magical Might !! Charm
|rowspan=2|Slime Stalker
|[[Poison Breath]]
|rowspan=2|1
|One Group
|Poisons a group of enemies.
|0
|-
|-
|[[Animal Magnetism]]
| - || - || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Up Icon.png|20px]] || - || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Up Icon.png|20px]] || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Up Icon.png|20px]]
|One Group
|Makes it more likely that monsters will come make friends with you.
|0
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|2
! Magical Mending !! Strength !! Deftness !! Resilience !! Agility
|rowspan=2|Animal Assailer
|[[Kabuff]]
|rowspan=2|14
|All Allies
|Raises the defence of all party members.
|3
|-
|-
|[[Sweet Breath]]
| [[File:DQVIIR Stats Down Icon.png|20px]] || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Up Icon.png|20px]] || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Up Icon.png|20px]] || - || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Down Icon.png|20px]]
|One Group
|A fragrant sigh that lulls a group of enemies to sleep.
|0
|-
|rowspan=3|3
|rowspan=3|Zombie Zapper
|[[Insulatle]]
|rowspan=3|12
|All Allies
|Protects the party from fire and ice attacks.
|3
|-
|[[Fire Breath]]
|One Group
|A fiery breath attack.
|0
|-
|[[Cool Breath]]
|One Group
|A chilly breath attack.
|0
|-
|rowspan=2|4
|rowspan=2|Metal Mauler
|[[Magic Barrier]]
|rowspan=2|20
|All Allies
|Forms a fortification that impedes the efficacy of enemy spells.
|3
|-
|[[Burning Breath]]
|One Group
|Paralyzes the enemy with a torrid sigh.
|0
|-
|rowspan=2|5
|rowspan=2|Demon Defeater
|[[Kasap]]
|rowspan=2|20
|One Group
|Reduces the defence of a group of enemies.
|4
|-
|[[Flame Breath]]
|One Group
|A fiercely fiery breath attack.
|0
|-
|rowspan=2|6
|rowspan=2|Troll Trouncer
|[[Puff!]]
|rowspan=2|12
|Self
|Transforms the caster into a fire-breathing dragon.
|18
|-
|[[Venom Mist]]
|One Group
|Envenomates a group of enemies.
|0
|-
|rowspan=2|7
|rowspan=2|Dragon Destroyer
|[[Inferno]]
|rowspan=2|25
|All Enemies
|A ferociously fiery breath attack.
|0
|-
|[[Chilly Breath]]
|All Enemies
|A frigidly chilly breath attack.
|0
|-
|8
|Master Masher
|[[Scorch]]
|40
|All Enemies
|A scorching inferno of burning breath.
|0
|}
|}
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=={{DQ9}}==
The monster master was originally planned to be a playable vocation in ''IX'', but this was scrapped at some point in development. The conceptual art depicts a boy wearing an outfit consisting entirely of animal hides and holding a gnarled staff.


=={{DQ10}}==
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters (series)|Monsters series]]''===
The M.M. wields [[Claw Weapon Family|Claws]], [[Whips]], and [[Axes]] in battle, and possesses the exclusive skill tree of ''Monster Mastery'' (rough translation). This skill set focuses on:
Generally speaking, the protagonist of every game in the ''Monsters'' sub series was referred to as a Monster Master until the younger [[Terry]] made an appearance in {{DQTact}}, where he dubbed himself as a Monster Scout. With the release of {{DQM3}}, the term has been retired in the spinoff series for Monster Wrangler.
*Improving the chance for a slain monster to join the party
*Kawaigaru (かわいがる)--Raising the monster's non-HP/MP stats by 20% for thirty seconds
*[[Breathtaking Bash]]--Sealing an enemy's breath attacks
*HP Link (HPリンク)--Sharing HP with a monster (prevents death until user's HP is exhausted)
*MP Link (リンク)--Sharing MP with a monster (user MP acts as a reserve for monsters)
*Emonoyobi (エモノ呼び)--Summons a monster of the same family as the target for an extra ally
 
==''[[Dragon Quest Monsters (series)|Monsters series]]''==
Generally speaking, the protagonist of every game in the ''Monsters'' sub series is an M.M.  
Certain titles will place more emphasis on this profession than others, such as treating it as a societal class in it's own right.
Certain titles will place more emphasis on this profession than others, such as treating it as a societal class in it's own right.


==''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]''==
===''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]''===
The Monster Master utilizes breath attacks and enjoys excellent HP growth, but has mediocre growth in all other stats.
The Monster Master utilizes breath attacks and enjoys excellent HP growth, but has mediocre growth in all other stats. It was a prerequisite to unlock the [[Druid]] vocation.


==''[[Dragon Quest Walk]]''==
===''[[Dragon Quest Walk]]''===
[[Image:DQ Walk Monster Masters.jpg|right|200px]]
[[Image:DQ Walk Monster Masters.jpg|right|200px]]
Monster Masters were added in a March 2022 update as part of the game's 2.5 year anniversary. Unlike the other advanced vocations, a character is able to become a Monster Master after befriending more than 35 types of monsters. Their weapons of choice are [[Wand]]s, [[Spear]]s, [[Claw Weapon Family|Claws]], and [[Whip]]s.
Monster Masters were added in a March 2022 update as part of the game's 2.5 year anniversary. Unlike the other advanced vocations, a character is able to become a Monster Master after befriending more than 35 types of monsters. Their weapons of choice are [[Wand]]s, [[Spear]]s, [[Claw Weapon Family|Claws]], and [[Whip]]s.
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==''[[Dragon Quest Monsters+]]''==
==See also==
The basis of the manga is the exploration of what it really means to be a master of monsters, focusing on the bonds a tamer makes with their companions and how this strengthens the beasts will to fight. The vocation is treated as a proper societal class with its own distinct role and expectations within a community.
*[[Monster Masher]]
 
*[[Monster Wrangler]]
==See Also==
*[[Monster recruitment]]
 
==Trivia==
*The name "Monster Master" is a title used for both [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|the Hero]] in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'' and [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''.
*The vocation's ''VII'' design is a combination of the baggy pants and prominent red and black colours worn in ''X'', and a plain set of the green tattered [[rags]] that could be equipped by several monster recruits in ''V'' and ''VI''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Monster master v-jump VI.jpg|[[Milly]] taming a [[Metal slime]] in the V-Jump guide for ''VI'', an impossibility in every version of the game
Monster_Master_DQVI_official_guide_book_profile.jpg|[[Milly]] detailing the capabilities of the vocation in the official guidebook for ''VI''
Image:DQVII Monster Masher.png|The {{Hero 7}} of [[Estard]] as a monster masher
Monster master v-jump VI.jpg|Milly taming a [[metal slime]] in the V-Jump guide for ''VI'', an impossibility in every version of the game
Image:3DS Monster Master.png|[[Maribel]] as a monster masher
Dragon_Quest_IX_male_monster_master_concept_art.jpg|Concept art of the M.M. for ''IX''. The vocation was scrapped in development and repurposed for ''X''
Dragon_Quest_IX_male_monster_master_concept_art.jpg|Concept art of the M.M. for ''IX''. The vocation was scrapped in development and repurposed for ''X''
File:X human monster master default.png|Human stock art of the vocation in ''X''
DWM_Game_manual_monster_master.png| The "Monster Master" terminology used in Dragon Warrior Monsters
File:Stars Young Terry Monster Scout.jpg|Terry referring to himself as a scout in ''Tact''
Stars Young Terry Monster Scout.jpg|Terry referring to himself as a scout in ''Tact''
Hero V Tact Legendary Monster Wrangler.jpg|The Hero of V being dubbed the Legendary Monster Wrangler in ''Tact''
DQotS Monster Master.png|In ''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars|Stars]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Not to be confused with the Monster Wrangler vocation, which allows players to recruit monsters.
Vocation
Monster Master

Monster Masters as they appear in Dragon Quest of the Stars.
Japanese name: 魔物マスター (Mamono Masutā)
Introduced in: Dragon Quest VI (DS Remake)
Appears in: Dragon Quest VI (Remakes only)
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Walk

The Monster Master (魔物マスター Mamono Masutā) is a vocation first introduced in the remake of Dragon Quest VI. This vocation can sometimes put monsters to sleep or cause them to flee.

Monster master, wrangler and masher[edit | edit source]

There is some confusion regarding the monster-focused vocations: Dragon Quest VI for the Super Famicom had the まもの使い (Mamono Tsukai) vocation, then the seventh game has 魔物ハンター (Mamono Hantā), it was changed to 魔物マスター (Mamono Masutā) in the Nintendo DS remake of DQVI and it's subsequent ports, the まもの使い (Mamono Tsukai) vocation returned in the tenth game, then まものマスター (Mamono Masutā) was used in both Stars and Walk, then まもの使い (Mamono Tsukai) was used again in DQIII HD-2D and DQX Offline.

In the English side there has been consistency in the translations for the main series since Square Enix started using the Dragon Quest naming conventions: まもの使い is Monster Wrangler, 魔物ハンター is Monster Masher, and 魔物マスター is Monster Master. (Monster Masher used to be known as "Tamer" on the PS1 translation of Dragon Warrior VII).

Due to all these vocations being monster-focused, most people tend to mix them up, despite them being different: Monster Wranglers can scout monsters, while Monster Masters cannot, despite both of them using similar fighting styles and skills. Monster Masher, while similar, tames monsters and sends them to the Monster Meadows.

In Dragon Quest Tact, young Terry introduces himself as being a "Monster Scout", and the Hero of the fifth game has the title of "Legendary Monster Wrangler". Later on, the game introduced a unit based on the female Monster Wrangler from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

The Monster Master suffers considerable reductions to their strength (-15%), resilience (-20%), HP (-20%), and MP (-30%), befitting a starting vocation characters are not meant to spend too much time in. Various breath skills are learned through the profession, in addition to the Puff! spell upon mastery. Monster masters have a small chance to put monsters to sleep at the start of the battle.

Monster Master is one of the prerequisites for the Ranger vocation (along with Merchant and Thief).

In the original version of VI, the Monster Master vocation didn't exist yet. Instead, the Monster Wrangler vocation filled its gap. Having a wrangler in the party activated the chance that a monster would join you upon its defeat, however this function was dropped in the Nintendo DS remake in lieu of Slime Buddies.

Abilities[edit | edit source]

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Slime Master N/A 1 -
2 Beast Master Sweet Breath 18 Enemy group A fragrant sigh that lulls a group of enemies to sleep. 0
3 Zombie Master Poison Breath 33 One group Poisons a group of enemies. 0
4 Nature Master Tongue Bashing 58 One enemy A punishing lick to reduce the enemy's defence. 0
5 Demon Master Cool Breath 77 All enemies A chilly breath attack. 0
6 Troll Master Flame Breath 93 All enemies A fiercely fiery breath attack. 0
7 Material Master Burning Breath 125 One group Paralyses the enemy with a torrid sigh. 0
8 Dragon Master Puff! 165 Self Transform into a fire-breathing dragon. 18

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

In the Reimagined version, Monster Master replaces Monster Masher, as the Monster Meadows are not present in this version of the game, and thus monsters cannot be tamed and sent there.

Monster Masters can summon friendly monsters of four families (slime, zombie, beast, and dragon) to aid them during battle for one turn. They can also cast spells from the Zam line and use spells and skills such as Dazzle and Sow Chaos to cause some ailments to their enemies.

To unlock this vocation, a character must master the Thief and Shepherd vocations. Mastering Monster Master and two other intermediate vocations can help a character unlock the Hero vocation.

Proficiency
Level Type Name
1 Summon Slime
1 Animal Magnetism
2 Zam
2 Dazzle
3 Summon Zombie
4 Zammle
5 Sow Chaos
6 Summon Beast
7 Kazam
8 Summon Dragon
Let loose skill
Positive Reinforcement: Makes it more likely that a powerful monster will answer the call when performing a summon.
Attribute Adjustments
Maximum HP Maximum MP Attack Defence Magical Might Charm
- - -
Magical Mending Strength Deftness Resilience Agility
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Monsters series[edit | edit source]

Generally speaking, the protagonist of every game in the Monsters sub series was referred to as a Monster Master until the younger Terry made an appearance in Dragon Quest Tact, where he dubbed himself as a Monster Scout. With the release of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, the term has been retired in the spinoff series for Monster Wrangler. Certain titles will place more emphasis on this profession than others, such as treating it as a societal class in it's own right.

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit | edit source]

The Monster Master utilizes breath attacks and enjoys excellent HP growth, but has mediocre growth in all other stats. It was a prerequisite to unlock the Druid vocation.

Dragon Quest Walk[edit | edit source]

Monster Masters were added in a March 2022 update as part of the game's 2.5 year anniversary. Unlike the other advanced vocations, a character is able to become a Monster Master after befriending more than 35 types of monsters. Their weapons of choice are Wands, Spears, Claws, and Whips.

See also[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Milly detailing the capabilities of the vocation in the official guidebook for VI
    Milly detailing the capabilities of the vocation in the official guidebook for VI
  • Milly taming a metal slime in the V-Jump guide for VI, an impossibility in every version of the game
    Milly taming a metal slime in the V-Jump guide for VI, an impossibility in every version of the game
  • Concept art of the M.M. for IX. The vocation was scrapped in development and repurposed for X
    Concept art of the M.M. for IX. The vocation was scrapped in development and repurposed for X
  • The "Monster Master" terminology used in Dragon Warrior Monsters
    The "Monster Master" terminology used in Dragon Warrior Monsters
  • Terry referring to himself as a scout in Tact
    Terry referring to himself as a scout in Tact
  • In Stars
    In Stars
Dragon Quest VI vocations
Beginner Vocations
Intermediate Vocations
Advanced Vocation
Secret Vocations
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined vocations
Character-specific Vocations
Beginner Vocations
Intermediate Vocations
Advanced Vocations
Dragon Quest of the Stars vocations
Beginner Vocations
Specialist Vocations
Super Vocations
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