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{{VocationInfo
The '''Dingbat''' is a monster class available in the game ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''.
|Image = [[File:DQVII SkyDevil.png|240px]]
|Japanese = フライングデビル (''Furaingudebiru'')
|Origin = [[Dragon Quest VII]]
|Games = [[Dragon Quest VII]]
}}
The '''Dingbat''' is an intermediate monster vocation in {{Dragon Quest VII}}.


==Description==
==Description==
The [[Dingbat]] offers an slight to moderate increase in most categories and a drop in wisdom. The class also has an increase chance to cause a critical hit, with the frequency being calculated as ''rank 1 = 1/256, 2 = 1/256, 3 = 1/64, 4 = 1/32, 5 = 1/16, 6 = 1/16, 7 = 1/16, 8 = 1/8''.
The [[Dingbat]] is an unusual red demon with bird-like features and a huge pair of wings on its back that is a versatile attacker. It offers an slight to moderate increase in most categories and a drop in Wisdom. The vocation also has an increased chance to land a critical hit, with the frequency being calculated as ''rank 1 = 1/256, 2 = 1/256, 3 = 1/64, 4 = 1/32, 5 = 1/16, 6 = 1/16, 7 = 1/16, 8 = 1/8''.


Additionally, reaching rank 8 will grant a character with a weak resistance to '''all''' elements (except Maelstrom and fire breath) and a strong resistance to all status ailments and rock/strike skills.
Additionally, reaching rank 8 will grant a character with a slight resistance to '''all''' elements (except Woosh and fire breath) and a strong resistance to all status ailments and strike skills. Mastering the vocation is required in order to become a [[Barbatos (vocation)|Barbatos]] or a [[Prism peacock (vocation)|Prism peacock]].


==Requirements==
==Requirements==
The SkyDevil requires a character to master the [[Jawtoise (Class)|Jawtoise]], [[Chimaera (class)|Chimaera]], and [[Kingfuchsia (Class)|Kingfuchsia]] classes. A Dingbat Heart can also be won in the '''Lucky Panel''' game in the [[Immigrant Town (Dragon Quest VII)|Grand Slum]] casino. Finally, it can be obtained in battle by fighting Dingbats in the [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VII)|Alltrades]] region in disc 2.
To become a Dingbat, a character needs to master the [[Jawtoise (Vocation)|Jawtoise]], [[Chimaera (Vocation)|Chimaera]], and [[Kingfuchsia (Vocation)|Kingfuchsia]] classes or have a monster heart in their inventory when going to {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} to change their vocation. A '''Dingbat Heart''' can also be won from the '''Lucky Panel''' game in [[The Haven]]'s casino. Additionally, it can be dropped from Dingbats in the [[Hidden Pyramid]] or the {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} region in the present after the events at the [[Cathedral of Blight|Cathedral of Light]]. However, dingbats only have a {{fraction|1|512}} chance of dropping their heart after battle.
*In the Nintendo 3DS version, it is also possible to acquire a Dingbat heart by creating a custom [[Traveller's Tablet]] with a Dingbat as the boss.


==[[Dragon Quest VII]]==
===Stat Changes===
===Stat Changes===
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|1
|1
|Sky Sprite
|Batlet<BR>(SkySprite)
|Nothing
|Nothing
|0
|0
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|-
|2
|2
|Sky Imp
|Bat Boy<BR>(SkyImp)
|[[Wing Clipper]]
|[[Wing Clipper]]
|18
|18
|One Enemy
|One Enemy
|25% more damage to Bird types, regular damage to all other enemies
|Deals extra damage to flying foes.
|0
|0
|-
|-
|3
|3
|Familiar
|Bat Influence<BR>(Familiar)
|Nothing
|Nothing
|40
|40
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|-
|4
|4
|Sky Fiend
|Bat Company<br>(SkyFiend)
|[[Zing]]
|[[Zing]]
|65
|65
|One Ally
|One Ally
|Has the chance of reviving one ally with 50% HP
|Has the chance of restoring one fallen ally with half their Max HP.
|8
|8
|-
|-
|5
|5
|Cacodemon
|Assault and Batterer<br>(Cacodemon)
|Nothing
|Nothing
|92
|92
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|-
|6
|6
|Sky Demon
|Bat to the Bone<br>(SkyDemon)
|[[Harvest Moon]]
|[[Harvest Moon]]
|130
|130
|All Enemies
|All Enemies
|Attacks all enemies with decreasing damage
|A leap followed by a fierce flurry of blows that damage all enemies.
|0
|0
|-
|-
|7
|7
|Hellborn
|Superbat<br>(Hellborn)
|[[Thin Air]]
|[[Thin Air]]
|160
|160
|All Enemies
|All Enemies
|Causes wind damage to all enemies
|Summons a sea of vacuum vortexes to savagely slice into the enemy.
|0
|0
|-
|-
|8
|8
|Inferno
|King Ding<br>(Inferno)
|[[Falcon Slash]]
|[[Falcon Slash]]
|190
|190
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
A familiar is an animal spirit that serves a witch or sorceress.
* The PS1 accolade for rank 3, [[Wikipedia:Familiar|Familiar]], is an animal spirit that serves a witch or sorceress.
* The PS1 accolade for rank 5, [[Wikipedia:Cacodemon|Cacodemon]], is an evil spirit or a demon.
 
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[[Category:Classes]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII vocations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII classes]]

Latest revision as of 13:34, 24 February 2026

Vocation
Dingbat (vocation)

Japanese name: フライングデビル (Furaingudebiru)
Introduced in: Dragon Quest VII
Appears in: Dragon Quest VII

The Dingbat is an intermediate monster vocation in Dragon Quest VII.

Description[edit | edit source]

The Dingbat is an unusual red demon with bird-like features and a huge pair of wings on its back that is a versatile attacker. It offers an slight to moderate increase in most categories and a drop in Wisdom. The vocation also has an increased chance to land a critical hit, with the frequency being calculated as rank 1 = 1/256, 2 = 1/256, 3 = 1/64, 4 = 1/32, 5 = 1/16, 6 = 1/16, 7 = 1/16, 8 = 1/8.

Additionally, reaching rank 8 will grant a character with a slight resistance to all elements (except Woosh and fire breath) and a strong resistance to all status ailments and strike skills. Mastering the vocation is required in order to become a Barbatos or a Prism peacock.

Requirements[edit | edit source]

To become a Dingbat, a character needs to master the Jawtoise, Chimaera, and Kingfuchsia classes or have a monster heart in their inventory when going to Alltrades Abbey to change their vocation. A Dingbat Heart can also be won from the Lucky Panel game in The Haven's casino. Additionally, it can be dropped from Dingbats in the Hidden Pyramid or the Alltrades Abbey region in the present after the events at the Cathedral of Light. However, dingbats only have a 1⁄512 chance of dropping their heart after battle.

  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, it is also possible to acquire a Dingbat heart by creating a custom Traveller's Tablet with a Dingbat as the boss.

Stat Changes[edit | edit source]

Statistics Change
Battles to Master 190
Strength +5%
Agility +10%
Resilience Null
Wisdom -10%
Style +10%
Max HP +5%
Max MP Null
Mastery Bonus +20 Bonus to Agility

Abilities[edit | edit source]

Level Title
(PSX) 		Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Batlet
(SkySprite) 		Nothing 0
2 Bat Boy
(SkyImp) 		Wing Clipper 18 One Enemy Deals extra damage to flying foes. 0
3 Bat Influence
(Familiar) 		Nothing 40
4 Bat Company
(SkyFiend) 		Zing 65 One Ally Has the chance of restoring one fallen ally with half their Max HP. 8
5 Assault and Batterer
(Cacodemon) 		Nothing 92
6 Bat to the Bone
(SkyDemon) 		Harvest Moon 130 All Enemies A leap followed by a fierce flurry of blows that damage all enemies. 0
7 Superbat
(Hellborn) 		Thin Air 160 All Enemies Summons a sea of vacuum vortexes to savagely slice into the enemy. 0
8 King Ding
(Inferno) 		Falcon Slash 190 One Enemy Attacks one enemy twice with 75% power 0

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The PS1 accolade for rank 3, Familiar, is an animal spirit that serves a witch or sorceress.
  • The PS1 accolade for rank 5, Cacodemon, is an evil spirit or a demon.
Dragon Quest VII vocations
Beginner Human Vocations
Intermediate Human Vocations
Advanced Human Vocations
Beginner Monster Vocations
Intermediate Monster Vocations
Advanced Monster Vocations
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