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As implied by its nomenclature, '''Jolly Rager''' is a skill associated with the [[Pirate]] vocation. Similar to [[Tidal Wave]] and [[Maelstrom]], it uses the [[woosh]] attribute for resistance checks.
'''Jolly Rager''' is a skill in the series.
 
==Characteristics==
This skill calls forth a powerful storm to damage a single group of enemies.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
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Jolly Rager is learned upon reaching rank 3 of the Pirate vocation in both versions of ''VII'', and it deals 50~70 damage to an enemy group for no MP. Though superior to Tidal Wave because of its damage range and ability to be used anywhere, it is inferior to [[Thin Air]].  
Jolly Rager deals 50~70 Woosh-type damage to a single group of enemies and costs no MP to use. It is learned by advancing to rank 3 as a [[Pirate]]. On the enemy side, it is only used by [[Rashers]] during the first battle against him.
*In the Nintendo 3DS version, it is learned now by advancing to rank 2 as a Pirate and is an advanced vocational skill that can only be used as a Pirate. Due to the removal of Tidal Wave in the 3DS version, it is used by [[Shelligator]] and the [[Water Spirit]], as well. It will inflict around 30~40 damage to the entire party, similar to Tidal Wave's damage range.


Due to the removal of Tidal Wave in the 3DS version of ''VII'', monsters that used that skill use Jolly Rager instead. Their damage range has been reduced to Tidal Wave's original 30~40, effectively making it a mere cosmetic change.
==={{DQ7R}}===
Jolly Rager is now an enemy-only skill is used by Rashers, [[Gracos]], and Rampaging Rashers. It is no longer used by the Water Spirit.


==Etymology==
==Name Origin==
The Jolly ''Roger'' is a real life term for the flag flown on pirate vessels even in modern times. Its most popular depiction shows a skull with crossed femurs.
Jolly Rager is named after the [[Wikipedia:Jolly Roger|Jolly ''Roger'']], a real life term for the flag flown on pirate ships. Its most popular depiction shows a skull with crossed femurs on a field of black.
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Latest revision as of 19:05, 3 August 2026

Jolly Rager is a skill in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

This skill calls forth a powerful storm to damage a single group of enemies.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Jolly Rager deals 50~70 Woosh-type damage to a single group of enemies and costs no MP to use. It is learned by advancing to rank 3 as a Pirate. On the enemy side, it is only used by Rashers during the first battle against him.

  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, it is learned now by advancing to rank 2 as a Pirate and is an advanced vocational skill that can only be used as a Pirate. Due to the removal of Tidal Wave in the 3DS version, it is used by Shelligator and the Water Spirit, as well. It will inflict around 30~40 damage to the entire party, similar to Tidal Wave's damage range.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

Jolly Rager is now an enemy-only skill is used by Rashers, Gracos, and Rampaging Rashers. It is no longer used by the Water Spirit.

Name Origin[edit | edit source]

Jolly Rager is named after the Jolly Roger, a real life term for the flag flown on pirate ships. Its most popular depiction shows a skull with crossed femurs on a field of black.