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{{VocationInfo
|Image = [[File:DQIX Priest Male.png|270px]]
|Caption = Art for a male priest in Dragon Quest IX.
|Japanese = 僧侶 (''Souryo'')
|Origin = [[Dragon Quest III]]
|Games = [[Dragon Quest III]]<br>[[Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake]]<br>[[Dragon Quest VI]]<br>[[Dragon Quest VII]]<br>[[Dragon Quest VII Reimagined]]<br>[[Dragon Quest IX]]<br>[[Dragon Quest X]]<br>[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]<br>[[Dragon Quest Walk]]<br>[[Dragon Quest Champions]]<br>[[Dragon Quest Smash/Grow]]
}}
<center>''A cleric in the service of all that is holy, and who is able to heal allies and cast protective spells.''
<center>''A cleric in the service of all that is holy, and who is able to heal allies and cast protective spells.''
--Description in {{Dragon Quest VII}}</center>
--Description in {{Dragon Quest VII}}</center>


The '''Priest''' (僧侶, ''Souryo'') is a class in the {{DQSeries}}. Design wise, the original depiction drew inspiration from the Catholic church, while modern versions pull from Buddhist monks.
The '''Priest''' (僧侶, ''Souryo'') is a class in the {{DQSeries}}. Design wise, the original depiction drew inspiration from the Catholic church, while modern versions pull from Buddhist monks beginning with the ninth game.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Priests specialize in healing and fortifying spells rather than offensive magic, and are some of the only characters who can learn to revive party members while in the field. Priests cannot equip heavy armor, but they can use weapons much like a [[Hero (vocation)|Hero]] or a [[Warrior]] can. Priests do have initially more strength, agility and resilience than Magi, but on the whole, their physical combat potential is average at best.
Priests specialize in healing and fortifying spells rather than offensive magic, and are some of the only characters who can learn to revive party members with the [[Zing]] and [[Kazing]] spells. Priests typically cannot equip heavy armor, but they have better options than a [[Mage]] and can also wield a wider variety of weapons. Priests do have initially more strength, agility and resilience than Magi, but on the whole, their physical combat potential is average at best.


=={{DQ3}}==
Priests were the original users of the Wind-element [[Woosh]] spells in the classic era of the series, but beginning with ''IX'' these spells have been passed on to the {{Luminary V}} and [[Minstrel]] vocations. Priests have consistently had access to the instant-death [[Whack]] spells since their appearance in ''III'', however.
===Stats===
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
====Stats====
''{{NES}} Version''
''{{NES}} Version''
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===Equipment===
====Spells====
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#439CD0"
| Level Learned || Original<br>Japanese || {{NES}}/{{GBC}}<br>Localization || Modern<br>Localization || {{MP}} || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| - ||ホイミ<br>Hoimi||Heal || [[Heal]] || 3 || Restores 30~39 HP to one ally
|-
| 2 ||ニフラム<br>Nifuramu|| Expel|| [[Poof]] || 2 || Attempts to banish one group<br>Banished monster yield no exp or gold
|-
| 5 ||ピオリム<br>Piorimu||Speedup || [[Acceleratle]] || 3 || Doubles party's agility
|-
| 7 ||マヌーサ<br>Manusa||Surround || [[Dazzle]] || 4 || Reduces one group's physical accuracy to 3/8ths
|-
| 8 ||ルカニ<br>Rukani||Sap || [[Sap]] || 3 || Reduces one foe's defence by 50%
|-
| 9 ||ラリホー<br>Rariho||Sleep || [[Snooze]] || 3 || Attempts to knock out one group
|-
| 11 ||キアリー<br>Kiari||Antidote || [[Squelch]] || 2 || Cures poison
|-
| 12 ||バギ<br>Bagi||Infernos || [[Woosh]] || 4 || Deals 8~23 Wind damage to one group
|-
| 13 ||マホトーン<br>Mahoton||Stopspell || [[Fizzle]] || 3 || Seals one group's spells
|-
| 14 ||ベホイミ<br>Behoimi||Healmore || [[Midheal]] ||  || Restores 75~94 HP to one ally
|-
| 15 ||キアリク<br>Kiariku||Numboff || [[Tingle]] || 6 || Cures one ally of paralysis
|-
| 17 ||ザメハ<br>Zameha||Awake || [[Cock-a-doodle-doo]] || 3 || Awakens a sleeping ally
|-
| 18 ||ルカナン<br>Rukanan||Defense || [[Kasap]] || 4 || Reduces all foes' defence by 50%
|-
| 20 ||バシルーラ<br>Bashirura|| Limbo|| [[Blasto]] || 7 || Attempts to banish one monster<br>Banished monster yield no exp or gold
|-
| 22 ||ザキ<br>Zaki||Beat || [[Whack]] || 7 || Attempts to instantly kill one monster
|-
| 24 ||ザオラル<br>Zaoraru|| Vivify|| [[Zing]] || 10 ||Attempts to revive one ally at half health
|-
| 26 ||バギマ<br>Bagima||Infermore || [[Swoosh]] || 6 || Deals 25~54 Wind damage to one group
|-
| 28 ||ザラキ<br>Zaraki||Defeat || [[Thwack]] || 7 || Attempts to instantly kill one group
|-
| 30 ||ベホマ<br>Behoma||Healall || [[Fullheal]] || 7 || Fully recover HP
|-
| 32 ||フバーハ<br>Fubaha||Barrier || [[Insulatle]] || 6 ||Cuts [[breath]] damage by 50%
|-
| 34 ||ベホマ<br>Behoma||Healus || [[Multiheal]] || 18 ||Heals all allies by 75~94 in battle<br>Heals 44~55 out of battle
|-
| 36 ||バギクロス<br>Bagikurosu||Infermost || [[Kaswoosh]] || 9 || Deals 60~119 Wind damage to one group
|-
| 38 ||ザオリク<br>Zaoriku||Revive || [[Kazing]] || 20 || Revives one ally to max HP
|-
| 41 ||メガンテ<br>Megante||Sacrifice || [[Kamikazee]] || 1 || Self-destructs to kill all monsters<br>Pierces [[Bounce]]
|-
|}
 
====Equipment====
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{{VersionTabs|Weapons|{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title={{Dragon Quest III}}|subtitle=All|equipmentType=Weapon}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cypress stick]]|statModifier=Attack +2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cypress stick]]|statModifier=Attack +2}}
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*♥ denotes female only equipment.
*♥ denotes female only equipment.


===Spells===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{CharacterSpellList|header|title=Dragon Quest III|subtitle={{NES}}}}
The Priests have had their crosses changed into tridents for all versions of the game. Unlike the other cases of censorship in the game, this instance is not due to the Japanese CERO ratings board but is in fact a hold over from the 2005 localization of {{DQ8}}. When the ''Dragon Quest'' series was relaunched internationally it was decided to remove all religious imagery from the games abroad and in Japan, as seen in the changing of crosses to tridents in the [[Nintendo DS]] versions of the [[Zenithia Trilogy]].
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Heal]]|level=1}}
====Stats====
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Poof]]|level=2}}
Calculated using the [[everyman]] personality.
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Acceleratle]]|level=5}} [[
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{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Dazzle]]|level=7}}
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#439CD0"
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Sap]]|level=8}}
!colspan="3"| Female !! colspan="2"| Male
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Snooze]]|level=9}}
|-
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Squelch]]|level=11}}
! Stats !! Level 1 !! Level 99 !! Level 1 !! Level 99
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Woosh]]|level=12}}
|-
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Fizzle]]|level=13}}
|Strength ||7 ||226 ||7 ||226
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Midheal]]|level=14}}
|-
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Tingle]]|level=15}}
|Resilience ||10 ||226 ||11 ||227
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Cock-a-doodle-doo]]|level=16}}
|-
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kasap]]|level=18}}
|Agility ||7 ||220 ||7 ||220
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Bazoom]]|level=20}}
|-
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Whack]]|level=22}}
|Stamina ||9 ||256 ||9 ||256
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Zing]]|level=24}}
|-
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Swoosh]]|level=26}}
|Wisdom ||12 ||312 ||11 ||311
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Thwack]]|level=28}}
|-
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Fullheal]]|level=30}}
|Luck ||5 ||238 ||5 ||238
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Insulatle]]|level=32}}
|-
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Multiheal]]|level=34}}
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#439CD0"
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kaswoosh]]|level=36}}
!colspan="5"| [[Critical Hit|Critical hit mod]]
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kazing]]|level=38}}
|-
{{CharacterSpellList|entry|spell=[[Kamikazee]]|level=41}}
!colspan="2"| Mod !! colspan="3"| Level
{{CharacterSpellList|footer}}
|-
|colspan="2"| 2 ||colspan="3"| One through ninety-nine
|-
|}
 
====Spells====
{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#439CD0"
| Level Learned || Original Japanese || English || {{MP}} || Description
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| 1 ||ホイミ<br>Hoimi|| [[Heal]] || 3 || Heals one ally by 30~40 HP
|-
|  2||ニフラム<br>Nifuramu|| [[Poof]] || 2 || Attempts to banish one mgroup<br>Banished monster yield no exp or gold
|-
|  3||マヌーサ<br>Manusa|| [[Dazzle]] || 4 || Reduces one group's physical accuracy to 3/8ths
|-
|  4||バギ<br>Bagi|| [[Woosh]] || 4 || Deals a minimum of 11~26 Wind damage to one group
|-
|  6||ルカニ<br>Rukani|| [[Sap]] || 3 || Reduces one foe's defence by 50%
|-
| 7 ||キアリー<br>Kiari|| [[Squelch]] || 3 || Cures one ally's poison
|-
|  8||ラリホー<br>Rariho|| [[Snooze]] || 3 || Attempts to knock out one group
|-
|  9||ピオリム<br>Piorimu|| [[Acceleratle]] || 3 || Raises party's agility
|-
|  10||ザメハ<br>Zameha|| [[Cock-a-doodle-doo]] || 3 || Cures one ally's slumber
|-
|  10||ザオラル<br>Zao|| [[Zin]] ||5  || Attempts to revive one ally at 1 HP
|-
| 12 ||マホトーン<br>Mahoton|| [[Fizzle]] || 5 || Seals one group's spells
|-
| 12 ||ベホイミ<br>Behoimi|| [[Midheal]] || 5 || Heals one ally by 75~95 HP
|-
| 14 ||キアリク<br>Kiariku|| [[Tingle]] || 6 ||Cures one ally's paralysis
|-
| 16 ||キアリク<br>Kiariku|| [[Magic Barrier]] || 6 || Cuts spell damage by 50%
|-
| 16 ||ルカナン<br>Rukanan|| [[Kasap]] || 5 || Reduces one group's defence by 25%
|-
| 18 ||バギマ<br>Bagima|| [[Swoosh]] || 6 || Deals a minimum of 32~55 Wind damage to one group
|-
| 18 ||バシルーラ<br>Bashirura|| [[Blasto]] || 7 || Attempts to banish one monster<br>Banished monster yield no exp or gold
|-
| 20 ||ザキ<br>Zaki|| [[Whack]] || 7 ||Attempts to instantly kill one foe
|-
| 22 ||ベホイム<br>Behoimu|| [[Moreheal]] || 7 || Heals one ally by 164~184 HP
|-
| 22 ||ザオラル<br>Zaoraru|| [[Zing]] || 10 || Attempts to revive one ally at 50% HP
|-
|26  ||ザラキ<br>Zaraki|| [[Thwack]] || 10 || Attempts to instantly kill one group
|-
| 27 ||フバーハ<br>Fubaha|| [[Insulatle]] || 8 || Cuts breath damage by 50%
|-
| 31 ||バギクロス<br>Bagikurosu|| [[Kaswoosh]] || 10 || Deals a minimum of 90~120 Wind damage to one group
|-
|32  ||ベホマ<br>Behoma|| [[Fullheal]] || 9 || Fully restores one ally's HP
|-
| 33 ||ベホマ<br>Behoma|| [[Multiheal]] || 18 || Heals the party by 75 〜94 HP
|-
| 33 ||メガンテ<br>Megante|| [[Kamikazee]] || 1 || Self-destructs to kill all monsters
|-
| 37 ||ザオリク<br>Zaoriku|| [[Kazing]] || 20 || Revives one ally to max HP
|-
|}
 
====Equipment====
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Oaken club]]|statModifier=Attack +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Copper sword]]|statModifier=Attack +10}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of Rain]]|statModifier=Attack +16}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of antimagic]]|statModifier=Attack +31}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Holy lance]]|statModifier=Attack +34}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Morning star]]|statModifier=Attack +38}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Rune staff]]|statModifier=Attack +39}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of resurrection]]|statModifier=Attack +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of sentencing]]|statModifier=Attack +42}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Staff of strife]]|statModifier=Attack +48}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Zombiesbane]]|statModifier=Attack +68}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sage's staff]]|statModifier=Attack +84}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Somatic staff]]|statModifier=Attack +96}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Demon spear]]|statModifier=Attack +96}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Godbird sceptre]]|statModifier=Attack +123}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Rubiss's sword]]|statModifier=Attack +206}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Helmets|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest III|subtitle=All|equipmentType=Helmet}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather hat]]|statModifier=Defense +3}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Feathered cap]]|statModifier=Defense +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hardwood headwear]]|statModifier=Defense +11}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[King's crown]]|statModifier=Defense +13}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Fur hood]]♥|statModifier=Defense +15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mad cap]]|statModifier=Defense +18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scholar's cap]]|statModifier=Defense +20<br>Wisdom +20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Pointy hat]]|statModifier=Defense +21}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron helmet]]|statModifier=Defense +22}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Duplic hat]]|statModifier=Defense +25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hermes' hat]]|statModifier=Defense +28}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver tiara]]♥|statModifier=Defense +30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mythril helm]]|statModifier=Defense +53}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Thinking cap]]|statModifier=Defense +60<br>Wisdom +40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Star circlet]]|statModifier=Defense +71}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mask of Implacability]]|statModifier=Defense +255}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Armor|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest III|subtitle=All|equipmentType=Armor}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scandalous swimsuit]]♥|statModifier=Defense+1}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Plain clothes]]|statModifier=Defense+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wayfarer's clothes]]|statModifier=Defense+9}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Boxer shorts]]|statModifier=Defense+10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather armour]]|statModifier=Defense+12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather dress]]♥|statModifier=Defense+16}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Shell armour]]|statModifier=Defense+17}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather cape]]|statModifier=Defense+19}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain mail]]|statModifier=Defense+21}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silk robe]]♥|statModifier=Defense+22}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cloak of evasion]]|statModifier=Defense+28}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magical robes]]|statModifier=Defense+48}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Glombolero]]|statModifier=Defense+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic armour]]|statModifier=Defense+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cat suit]]|statModifier=Defense+55}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Angel's robe]]|statModifier=Defense+63}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic bikini]]♥|statModifier=Defense+79}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon mail]]|statModifier=Defense+80}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon dojo duds]]|statModifier=Defense+87}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Spiked armour]]|statModifier=Defense+88}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon robe]]|statModifier=Defense+94}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Blessed bikini]]♥|statModifier=Defense+101}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Shimmering dress]]♥|statModifier=Defense+105}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Yggdrasil dress coat]]|statModifier=Defense+112}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Exotoga]]|statModifier=Defense+132}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Shields|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest III|subtitle=All|equipmentType=Shields}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Pot lid]]|statModifier=Defense+3}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather shield]]|statModifier=Defense+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scale shield]]|statModifier=Defense+11}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bronze shield]]|statModifier=Defense+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver platter]]|statModifier=Defense+22}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Light shield]]|statModifier=Defense+32}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magic shield]]|statModifier=Defense+40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver shield]]|statModifier=Defense+63}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mirror shield]]|statModifier=Defense+81}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Goddess shield]]|statModifier=Defense+84}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|note|text=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Accessories|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest III|subtitle=All|equipmentType=Accessories}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Strength ring]]|statModifier=Attack+9}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Tough guy tattoo]]|statModifier=Attack+11}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Weightlifter's belt]]|statModifier=Attack+13}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mighty armlet]]|statModifier=Attack+16}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Recovery ring]]|statModifier=Defence +2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Garter]]♥|statModifier=Defence+3}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Restless heart]]|statModifier=Defence+3}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Care rivière]]|statModifier=Defence+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold rosary]]|statModifier=Defence+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Necklace of immunity]]|statModifier=Defence+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dragon scale]]|statModifier=Defence+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver rosary]]|statModifier=Defence+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Slime earrings]]|statModifier=Defence+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leg warmers]]|statModifier=Defence+6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ruby wristband]]|statModifier=Defence +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Doh-hican]]|statModifier=Defence+11}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Spirit bracer]]|statModifier=Defence+17}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ten ton toupee]]|statModifier=Defence+18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cower ring]]|statModifier=Agility+12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Skull ring]]|statModifier=Agility+16}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Agility ring]]|statModifier=Agility+`22}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mercury's bandana]]|statModifier=Agility+36}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Meteorite bracer]]|statModifier=Agilityx2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Restless heart]]|statModifier=Resilience+10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Aerofoil earrings]]|statModifier=Wisdom+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Anti-freeze earrings]]|statModifier=Wisdom+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Asbestos earrings]]|statModifier=Wisdom+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Care ring]]|statModifier=Wisdom+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Scholar's specs]]|statModifier=Wisdom+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Goddess ring]]|statModifier=Wisdom+33}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Full moon ring]]|statModifier=Luck+7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ring of clarity]]|statModifier=Luck+7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Rousing ring]]|statModifier=Luck+7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bunny tail]]|statModifier=Luck+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold chain]]|statModifier=Luck+10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Golden tiara]]|statModifier=Luck+13}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hen's tooth]]|statModifier=Luck+20}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Sacred amulet]]|statModifier=Luck+30}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Elevating shoes]]|statModifier=Luck+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Dummy]]|statModifier=}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}}}
*♥ denotes female-only equipment.


=={{DQ6}}==
==={{DQ6}}===
Priest is one of the basic classes available. It is one of the prerequisites for the [[Sage]] {{Vocation}} (along with [[Mage]]), and for the [[Paladin]] vocation (along with [[Martial Artist]]).
Priest is one of the basic vocations available. It is one of the prerequisites for the [[Sage]], along with [[Mage]], and for the [[Paladin]] vocation along with [[Martial Artist]].


===Stat Changes===
====Stat Changes====
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|width="25%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Statistics</font>'''
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===Abilities===
====Abilities====
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|[[Poof]]
|[[Poof]]
|One group
|One group
|Makes undead souls vanish in a flash of light.
|Makes monsters vanish in a flash of light.
|1
|1
|-
|-
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=={{DQ7}}==
==={{DQ7}}===
[[Image:DQVII_Priest_male.png|right|border|165px]][[Image:DQVII_Priest_female.png|right|border|155px]]
[[Image:DQVII_Priest_male.png|right|border|150px]][[Image:DQVII_Priest_female.png|right|border|150px]]
Priest is one of the basic vocations available at {{Alltrades Abbey 7}}. It is a necessary prerequisite for both [[Sage]] and [[Paladin]] {{Vocation}}s.
Priest is one of the basic vocations available at {{Alltrades Abbey 7}}. It is a necessary prerequisite for both [[Sage]] and [[Paladin]] {{Vocation}}s.


===Stat Changes===
====Stat Changes====
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==={{PS1}} Abilities===
====PSX Abilities====
''While the American PSX release of the game used the old localization, the current names are also written for better navigation clarity.''
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|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Level</font>'''
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|1
|1
|Beginner
|Beginner
|[[Poof]]
|[[Poof]]<br>''(Expel)''
|1
|1
|One Group
|One Group
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|1
|1
|Beginner
|Beginner
|[[Heal]]
|[[Heal]]<br>''(Heal)''
|1
|1
|One Ally
|One Ally
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|2
|2
|Novice
|Novice
|[[Woosh]]
|[[Woosh]]<br>''(Infernos)''
|19
|19
|One Group
|One Group
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|3
|3
|Acolyte
|Acolyte
|[[Buff]]
|[[Buff]]<br>''(Upper)''
|37
|37
|One Ally
|One Ally
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|4
|4
|Prelate
|Prelate
|[[Fizzle]]
|[[Fizzle]]<br>''(StopSpell)''
|50
|50
|One Group
|One Group
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|5
|5
|Clergyman
|Clergyman
|[[Midheal]]
|[[Midheal]]<br>''(HealMore)''
|80
|80
|One Ally
|One Ally
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|6
|6
|Priest
|Priest
|[[Swoosh]]
|[[Swoosh]]<br>''(Infermore)''
|100
|100
|One Group
|One Group
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|7
|7
|Bishop
|Bishop
|[[Fullheal]]
|[[Fullheal]]<br>''(HealAll)''
|130
|130
|One Ally
|One Ally
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|8
|8
|HiPriest
|HiPriest
|[[Zing]]
|[[Zing]]<br>''(Vivify)''
|180
|180
|One Ally
|One Ally
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==={{3DS}} Abilities===
=====Hybrid Abilities=====
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|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Learns</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>'''
|-
|[[Troubadour]]
|[[Soothing Song]]<br>''(Heal Song)''
|All Allies
|Restores 20 {{HP}} to All Allies.
|0
|-
|[[Dancer]]
|[[Death Dance]]<br>''(K.O. Dance)''
|All Enemies
|Has a chance of killing all enemies.
|0
|-
|[[Sailor]]
|[[Lifeboat]]<br>''(Holy Aura)''
|All Allies
|Allies cannot be attacked but cannot attack.
|0
|-
|[[Shepherd]]
|[[Kabuff]]<br>''(Increase)''
|All Allies
|Increases the {{Defence}} of all allies.
|3
|}
 
====3DS Abilities====
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|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Level</font>'''
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Level</font>'''
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===Hybrid Abilities===
====Usefulness====
{|width="90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1" style="text-align:center"
One of the first classes that any player should choose for any party member is the Priest. All of the spells that the Priest learns are useful throughout the game. The only downside to this class is that the class takes a long time to master.
|width="20%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Hybrid</font>'''
 
|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Learns</font>'''
===[[Dragon Quest VII Reimagined]]===
|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Target</font>'''
Priest is a basic vocation focused on healing and support. Despite this, priests have access to damagin spells from the [[Woosh]] line and [[Whack]] in ''VII Reimagined''.
|width="50%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Info</font>'''
 
|width="5%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">MP</font>'''
Mastering it is needed to unlock the [[Paladin]] vocation, with [[Martial Artist]] being another requeriment. Mastering [[Mage]] alongside Priest unlocks the [[Sage]] 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 Heal Skill.png|32px]] || [[Heal]]
|-
| 1 || [[File:DQVIIR Heal Skill.png|32px]] || [[Squelch]]
|-
| 2 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Woosh]]
|-
| 2 || [[File:DQVIIR Buff Skill.png|32px]] || [[Buff]]
|-
| 3 || [[File:DQVIIR Heal Skill.png|32px]] || [[Midheal]]
|-
| 3 || [[File:DQVIIR Debuff Skill.png|32px]] || [[Fizzle]]
|-
| 4 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Crackle]]
|-
| 5 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Swoosh]]
|-
| 6 || [[File:DQVIIR Heal Skill.png|32px]] || [[Multiheal]]
|-
| 6 || [[File:DQVIIR Heal Skill.png|32px]] || [[Benediction]]
|-
| 7 || [[File:DQVIIR Heal Skill.png|32px]] || [[Zing]]
|-
| 7 || [[File:DQVIIR Damage Skill.png|32px]] || [[Whack]]
|-
| 8 || [[File:DQVIIR Buff Skill.png|32px]] || [[Grace of the Goddess]]
|-
! colspan=3| [[Let loose]] skill
|-
| colspan=3| [[File:DQVIIR Priest Icon.png|32px]] '''Born Again''': Restores all allies' HP, removes any status ailments and revives any unconcious allies with a 100% success rate.
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="width:fit-content; min-width:300px; max-width:650px; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #aa5450;"
|+ Attribute Adjustments
|-
|-
|[[Troubadour]]
! Maximum HP !! Maximum MP !! Attack !! Defence !! Magical Might !! Charm
|[[Soothing Song|Heal Song]]
|All Allies
|Restores 20 {{HP}} to All Allies.
|0
|-
|-
|[[Dancer]]
| [[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]]
|[[Death Dance]]
|All Enemies
|Has a chance of killing all enemies.
|0
|-
|-
|[[Sailor]]
! Magical Mending !! Strength !! Deftness !! Resilience !! Agility
|[[Holy Aura]]
|All Allies
|Allies cannot be attacked but cannot attack.
|0
|-
|-
|[[Shepherd]]
| [[File:DQVIIR Stats Up Icon.png|20px]] || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Down Icon.png|20px]] || - || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Down Icon.png|20px]] || [[File:DQVIIR Stats Down Icon.png|20px]]
|[[Kabuff|Increase]]
|All Allies
|Increases the {{Defence}} of all allies.
|3
|}
|}
</div>


===Usefulness===
One of the first classes that any player should choose for any party member is the Priest. All of the spells that the Priest learns are useful throughout the game. The only downside to this class is that the class takes a long time to master.


=={{DQ9}}==
==={{DQ9}}===
[[File:DQIX Priest Male.png‎|right|border|195px]][[File:DQIX Priest Female.png‎|right|border|200px]]
[[File:DQIX Priest Male.png‎|right|border|195px]][[File:DQIX Priest Female.png‎|right|border|200px]]
The Priest {{Vocation}} is available at the start of the game and has the unique skillset "Faith". Priests can also use skill points to learn {{Spear}}s, {{Wand}}s, {{Staves}}, and [[Shield]] skills. Their [[Coup-de-Grace]] is "Choir of Angels," which heals all [[party]] members and removes negative status effects.
The Priest vocation is available at the start of the game and has the unique skillset "Faith". Priests can also use skill points to learn {{Spear}}s, {{Wand}}s, {{Staves}}, and [[Shield]] skills. Their [[Coup-de-Grace]] is "[[Choir of Angels]]", which heals all [[party]] members and removes negative status effects.
Priests easily surpass the durability and curative capabilities of [[Sage]]s, but are not as {{MP}} efficient with their casting and lack the vital [[Kazing]] spell.
Priests easily surpass the durability and curative capabilities of [[Sage]]s, but are not as {{MP}} efficient with their casting and lack the vital [[Kazing]] spell.


===Stats===
====Stats====
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|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#439CD0"
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
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===Faith===
====Faith====
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!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Accolades
!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Accolades
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|}


===Spells===
====Spells====
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!style="background:#4682B4; color: white;"|Name
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===Revocation Award===
====Revocation Award====
*[[Revocation Medals]]
*[[Revocation Medals|Lifesaving Medal]]


=={{DQ10}}==
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
{{Section-Stub}}


=={{DQWalk}}==
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The Priests have been depicted as [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|statues]] with base values of 120,00, and one mouthful of a description.
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
[[File:Walk priests.jpg|right|thumb|A character changing from a warrior to a priest in ''Walk''|200px]]
[[File:Walk priests.jpg|right|thumb|A character changing from a warrior to a priest in ''Walk''|200px]]
The Priest {{Vocation}} is available to players at the beginning of the game, and gives access to {{Boomerang}}s, {{Staves}}, and {{Wand}}s.
The Priest {{Vocation}} is available to players at the beginning of the game, and gives access to {{Boomerang}}s, {{Staves}}, and {{Wand}}s.
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==Notable Priests==
==Notable Priests==
*Selectable class in {{Dragon Quest III}}.
*[[Kiryl]] is an apprentice training under the resident priest in castle [[Zamoksva]]  
*[[Kiryl]] is an apprentice training under the resident priest in castle [[Zamoksva]]  
*{{Hero 5}} of {{Dragon Quest V}} has abilities from the Priest set, and resembles a wandering monk.
*[[Nevan]] is a pious prodigy of [[Ghent]], gaining world renown despite his young age.
*[[Nevan]] is a pious prodigy of [[Ghent]], gaining world renown despite his young age.
*[[Sir Mervyn]] learns several abilities from the {{Vocation}}, and is styled after a real life Templar.
*[[Angelo]], a knight of the Templars who was raised at [[Maella Abbey]].
*[[Angelo]] is an ex-clergyman who is disgusted with the seediness of the [[church]].
*[[Sellma]]'s default {{Vocation}} is a priest when she joins the [[party]] in {{IX}}.
*[[Sellma]]'s default {{Vocation}} is a priest when she joins the [[party]] in {{IX}}.
*{{Serena 11}} is a Keeper from [[Arboria]] destined to protect the {{Luminary}}.
*[[Goobriel]], an opportunist [[Healslime]] priest from who uses his healing magic to turn a profit.
*[[Goobriel]], an opportunist [[Healslime]] priest from who uses his healing magic to turn a profit.


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*The male priest from {{Dragon Quest III}} makes a cameo appearance as an {{NPC}} in {{Dragon Quest VII}}.
*The male priest from {{Dragon Quest III}} makes a cameo appearance as an {{NPC}} in {{Dragon Quest VII}}.
*The female priest from {{Dragon Quest III}} makes a cameo appearance as an {{NPC}} in {{Dragon Quest XI}}.
*The female priest from {{Dragon Quest III}} makes a cameo appearance as an {{NPC}} in {{Dragon Quest XI}}.
*Most of the crosses worn by priests throughout the series has been altered starting with {{Dragon Quest VIII}} in order to avoid any resemblance to real world religious iconography.
*Most of the crosses worn by Priests throughout the series has been altered to a trident starting with {{Dragon Quest VIII}} in order to avoid any resemblance to real world religious iconography. With the vocations presentation shift to the oriental monk design, the cross and trident have been retired for an invented symbol that resembles the peace sign.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQIII Priest Male Famicom.png|Male priest, {{III}} {{Famicom}} artwork.
File:Priest_concept_art_DQ_III.jpg|Priest concept art, circa 1987
DQIII Priest Female Famicom.png|Female priest, {{III}} {{Famicom}} artwork.
DQIII Priest Female Famicom.png|Female Priest, {{Famicom}} artwork.
DQIIIPriestClass.png|Male and female priest, {{III}} {{Famicom}} artwork.
DQIII Priest Male Famicom.png|Male Priest, {{Famicom}} artwork.
DQIIIPriestClass.png|Male and female Priest,  {{Famicom}} artwork.
DQ3 priests.png|Male and female Priest,  {{Super Famicom}} artwork.
Dq3gbart09.jpg|Female Priest, {{Game Boy Color}} artwork.
Dq3gbart10.jpg|Male Priest, {{Game Boy Color}} artwork
Priest Appearance A III HD2D.png|Priest with Appearance A in the ''HD-2D Remake''
Priest Appearance B III HD2D.png|Priest with Appearance B in the ''HD-2D Remake''
Priest male IIIHD2D.png|Priest with Appearance A sprite
Priest female IIIHD2D.png|Priest with Appearance B sprite
Party camping III HD2D illustration.jpg|A priest camping with the party
DQ Carnival 2025 banner.jpg|Priests as depicted on the main artwork for the [https://archive.is/zypQJ| 2025 Dragon Quest Carnival]
DQIII Male Priest Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.
DQIII Male Priest Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.
DQIII Female Priest Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.
DQIII Female Priest Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series.
DQ3 priests.png|Male and female priest, {{III}} {{Super Famicom}} artwork.
File:Priest_DQVI_official_guide_book_profile.jpg|[[Nevan]] as a Priest in the ''Dragon Quest VI Official Guide Book''
Dq3gbart10.jpg|Male priest, {{Dragon Quest III}} {{Game Boy Color}} artwork
File:Priest v-jump VI.jpg|Nevan again as a Priest in the Official V-Jump guide for ''Dragon Quest VI''
Dq3gbart09.jpg|Female priest, {{Dragon Quest III}} {{Game Boy Color}} artwork.
File:X priest.png|Stock art of the vocation in ''X'', note the similarity to [[Kiryl]].
Curate_Rollo.png|Curate Rollo from ''[[Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest: Shougeki no Shippo Dan|Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest]]''.
Curate_Rollo.png|Curate Rollo from ''[[Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest: Shougeki no Shippo Dan|Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest]]''.
DQ Heroines.png|Admonishing the [[Marital Artist]] and Tsarevna Alena.
DQ Heroines.png|A female Priest seen in the upper left
DQ Stars Android Female Priest 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Female Priest 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Female Priest 2.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Female Priest 2.jpg|
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DQ Stars Android Female Priest 4.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Female Priest 4.jpg|
DQT Goobriel.png|Goobriel from {{Tact}}.
DQT Goobriel.png|Goobriel from {{Tact}}.
priest statue treasures icon.jpg|Priest statue icon from ''Dragon Quest Treasures''
priestess statue treasures icon.jpg|Priestess statue icon from ''Dragon Quest Treasures''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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{{DQVIIClasses}}
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{{DQVIIRClasses}}
{{DQIXClasses}}
{{DQIXClasses}}
{{DQXClasses}}
{{DQXClasses}}


[[Category:Dragon Quest III vocations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III vocations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake vocations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI vocations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI vocations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII vocations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII vocations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined vocations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX vocations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX vocations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X vocations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X vocations]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars vocations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk vocations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Champions vocations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Smash/Grow vocations]]
[[fr:Prêtre]]
[[fr:Prêtre]]

Latest revision as of 14:49, 8 April 2026

Vocation
Priest

Art for a male priest in Dragon Quest IX.
Japanese name: 僧侶 (Souryo)
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 cleric in the service of all that is holy, and who is able to heal allies and cast protective spells. --Description in Dragon Quest VII

The Priest (僧侶, Souryo) is a class in the Dragon Quest series. Design wise, the original depiction drew inspiration from the Catholic church, while modern versions pull from Buddhist monks beginning with the ninth game.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Priests specialize in healing and fortifying spells rather than offensive magic, and are some of the only characters who can learn to revive party members with the Zing and Kazing spells. Priests typically cannot equip heavy armor, but they have better options than a Mage and can also wield a wider variety of weapons. Priests do have initially more strength, agility and resilience than Magi, but on the whole, their physical combat potential is average at best.

Priests were the original users of the Wind-element Woosh spells in the classic era of the series, but beginning with IX these spells have been passed on to the Luminary and Minstrel vocations. Priests have consistently had access to the instant-death Whack spells since their appearance in III, however.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Stats[edit | edit source]

NES Version

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 1 99
HP 9 335
MP 8 432
Strength 4 150
Agility 5 130
Resilience 3 171
Wisdom 8 205
Luck 3 183

Spells[edit | edit source]

Level Learned Original
Japanese
NES/GBC
Localization
Modern
Localization
MP Description
- ホイミ
Hoimi
Heal Heal 3 Restores 30~39 HP to one ally
2 ニフラム
Nifuramu
Expel Poof 2 Attempts to banish one group
Banished monster yield no exp or gold
5 ピオリム
Piorimu
Speedup Acceleratle 3 Doubles party's agility
7 マヌーサ
Manusa
Surround Dazzle 4 Reduces one group's physical accuracy to 3/8ths
8 ルカニ
Rukani
Sap Sap 3 Reduces one foe's defence by 50%
9 ラリホー
Rariho
Sleep Snooze 3 Attempts to knock out one group
11 キアリー
Kiari
Antidote Squelch 2 Cures poison
12 バギ
Bagi
Infernos Woosh 4 Deals 8~23 Wind damage to one group
13 マホトーン
Mahoton
Stopspell Fizzle 3 Seals one group's spells
14 ベホイミ
Behoimi
Healmore Midheal Restores 75~94 HP to one ally
15 キアリク
Kiariku
Numboff Tingle 6 Cures one ally of paralysis
17 ザメハ
Zameha
Awake Cock-a-doodle-doo 3 Awakens a sleeping ally
18 ルカナン
Rukanan
Defense Kasap 4 Reduces all foes' defence by 50%
20 バシルーラ
Bashirura
Limbo Blasto 7 Attempts to banish one monster
Banished monster yield no exp or gold
22 ザキ
Zaki
Beat Whack 7 Attempts to instantly kill one monster
24 ザオラル
Zaoraru
Vivify Zing 10 Attempts to revive one ally at half health
26 バギマ
Bagima
Infermore Swoosh 6 Deals 25~54 Wind damage to one group
28 ザラキ
Zaraki
Defeat Thwack 7 Attempts to instantly kill one group
30 ベホマ
Behoma
Healall Fullheal 7 Fully recover HP
32 フバーハ
Fubaha
Barrier Insulatle 6 Cuts breath damage by 50%
34 ベホマ
Behoma
Healus Multiheal 18 Heals all allies by 75~94 in battle
Heals 44~55 out of battle
36 バギクロス
Bagikurosu
Infermost Kaswoosh 9 Deals 60~119 Wind damage to one group
38 ザオリク
Zaoriku
Revive Kazing 20 Revives one ally to max HP
41 メガンテ
Megante
Sacrifice Kamikazee 1 Self-destructs to kill all monsters
Pierces Bounce

Equipment[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III (All) 
Armor Modifier(s)
Scandalous swimsuit Defense+1
Plain clothes Defense+4
Wayfarer's clothes Defense+8
Boxer shorts Defense+10
Leather armour Defense+12
Leather dress Defense+15
Shell armour Defense+16
Chain mail Defense+20
Silk robe Defense+20
Cloak of evasion Defense+23
Leather kilt Defense+24
Iron armour Defense+25
Magical skirt Defense+25
Magical robes Defense+30
Glombolero Defense+30
Angel's robe Defense+35
Cat suit Defense+35
Magic armour Defense+40
Magic bikini Defense+65
Dragon robe Defense+80
Blessed bikini Defense+88
Shimmering dress Defense+90

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 female only equipment.

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

The Priests have had their crosses changed into tridents for all versions of the game. Unlike the other cases of censorship in the game, this instance is not due to the Japanese CERO ratings board but is in fact a hold over from the 2005 localization of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. When the Dragon Quest series was relaunched internationally it was decided to remove all religious imagery from the games abroad and in Japan, as seen in the changing of crosses to tridents in the Nintendo DS versions of the Zenithia Trilogy.

Stats[edit | edit source]

Calculated using the everyman personality.

Female Male
Stats Level 1 Level 99 Level 1 Level 99
Strength 7 226 7 226
Resilience 10 226 11 227
Agility 7 220 7 220
Stamina 9 256 9 256
Wisdom 12 312 11 311
Luck 5 238 5 238
Critical hit mod
Mod Level
2 One through ninety-nine

Spells[edit | edit source]

Level Learned Original Japanese English MP Description
1 ホイミ
Hoimi
Heal 3 Heals one ally by 30~40 HP
2 ニフラム
Nifuramu
Poof 2 Attempts to banish one mgroup
Banished monster yield no exp or gold
3 マヌーサ
Manusa
Dazzle 4 Reduces one group's physical accuracy to 3/8ths
4 バギ
Bagi
Woosh 4 Deals a minimum of 11~26 Wind damage to one group
6 ルカニ
Rukani
Sap 3 Reduces one foe's defence by 50%
7 キアリー
Kiari
Squelch 3 Cures one ally's poison
8 ラリホー
Rariho
Snooze 3 Attempts to knock out one group
9 ピオリム
Piorimu
Acceleratle 3 Raises party's agility
10 ザメハ
Zameha
Cock-a-doodle-doo 3 Cures one ally's slumber
10 ザオラル
Zao
Zin 5 Attempts to revive one ally at 1 HP
12 マホトーン
Mahoton
Fizzle 5 Seals one group's spells
12 ベホイミ
Behoimi
Midheal 5 Heals one ally by 75~95 HP
14 キアリク
Kiariku
Tingle 6 Cures one ally's paralysis
16 キアリク
Kiariku
Magic Barrier 6 Cuts spell damage by 50%
16 ルカナン
Rukanan
Kasap 5 Reduces one group's defence by 25%
18 バギマ
Bagima
Swoosh 6 Deals a minimum of 32~55 Wind damage to one group
18 バシルーラ
Bashirura
Blasto 7 Attempts to banish one monster
Banished monster yield no exp or gold
20 ザキ
Zaki
Whack 7 Attempts to instantly kill one foe
22 ベホイム
Behoimu
Moreheal 7 Heals one ally by 164~184 HP
22 ザオラル
Zaoraru
Zing 10 Attempts to revive one ally at 50% HP
26 ザラキ
Zaraki
Thwack 10 Attempts to instantly kill one group
27 フバーハ
Fubaha
Insulatle 8 Cuts breath damage by 50%
31 バギクロス
Bagikurosu
Kaswoosh 10 Deals a minimum of 90~120 Wind damage to one group
32 ベホマ
Behoma
Fullheal 9 Fully restores one ally's HP
33 ベホマ
Behoma
Multiheal 18 Heals the party by 75 〜94 HP
33 メガンテ
Megante
Kamikazee 1 Self-destructs to kill all monsters
37 ザオリク
Zaoriku
Kazing 20 Revives one ally to max HP

Equipment[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake  
Weapon Modifier(s)
Cypress stick Attack +2
Oaken club Attack +5
Copper sword Attack +10
Divine dagger Attack +12
Chain sickle Attack +16
Staff of Rain Attack +16
Iron lance Attack +24
Snooze stick Attack +29
Staff of antimagic Attack +31
Holy lance Attack +34
Morning star Attack +38
Rune staff Attack +39
Staff of resurrection Attack +40
Staff of sentencing Attack +42
Staff of strife Attack +48
Zombiesbane Attack +68
Sage's staff Attack +84
Somatic staff Attack +96
Demon spear Attack +96
Godbird sceptre Attack +123
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
Boxer shorts Defense+10
Leather armour Defense+12
Leather dress Defense+16
Shell armour Defense+17
Leather cape Defense+19
Chain mail Defense+21
Silk robe Defense+22
Cloak of evasion Defense+28
Magical robes Defense+48
Glombolero Defense+50
Magic armour Defense+50
Cat suit Defense+55
Angel's robe Defense+63
Magic bikini Defense+79
Dragon mail Defense+80
Dragon dojo duds Defense+87
Spiked armour Defense+88
Dragon robe Defense+94
Blessed bikini Defense+101
Shimmering dress Defense+105
Yggdrasil dress coat Defense+112
Exotoga Defense+132

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]

Priest is one of the basic vocations available. It is one of the prerequisites for the Sage, along with Mage, and for the Paladin vocation along with Martial Artist.

Stat Changes[edit | edit source]

Statistics Change
Battles to Master 160
Strength -20%
Agility -10%
Resilience -30%
Wisdom +10%
Max HP -20%

Abilities[edit | edit source]

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Neophyte Heal 1 One ally Restores at least 30 HP to a single ally. 2
Poof One group Makes monsters vanish in a flash of light. 1
2 Pilgrim Woosh 19 One group Slices through a group of enemies with a small whirlwind. 2
Squelch One ally Cures a single ally of the effects of Poison. 2
3 Cleric Buff 37 One ally Raises the Defence of a single party member. 2
Fizzle One group Prevents enemy from using magic. 3
4 Monk Midheal 50 One ally Restores at least 75 HP to a single ally. 5
Tingle Self Cures all party members of the effects of Sleep and Paralysis. 2
5 Pastor Whack 80 One enemy A Cursed incantation that sends an enemy to the hereafter. 4
Kabuff Party Raises the Defence of all party members. 3
6 Bishop Swoosh 100 One group Slices through a group of enemies with a powerful whirlwind. 4
7 Archbishop Thwack 130 One group Tries to instantly kill a group of enemies 7
Fullheal One ally Restores all HP to a single ally. 7
8 Pontiff Zing 160 One ally Occasionally resurrects a fallen ally with half HP restored. 10

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

Priest is one of the basic vocations available at Alltrades Abbey. It is a necessary prerequisite for both Sage and Paladin Vocations.

Stat Changes[edit | edit source]

Statistics Change
Battles to Master 180 (PS1) / 97 (3DS)
Strength -20%
Agility -10%
Resilience -30%
Wisdom +10%
Style Null
Max HP -20%
Max MP Null

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 Poof
(Expel)
1 One Group Banishes one group of enemies from battle. (Party does not gain Experience Points) 1
1 Beginner Heal
(Heal)
1 One Ally Heals about 30 HP to one ally. 2
2 Novice Woosh
(Infernos)
19 One Group Causes around 15 HP in wind damage to one group of enemies. 2
3 Acolyte Buff
(Upper)
37 One Ally Raises the Defence of one ally. 2
4 Prelate Fizzle
(StopSpell)
50 One Group Has a chance of preventing one group of enemies from casting spells 3
5 Clergyman Midheal
(HealMore)
80 One Ally Heals around 80 HP to one ally. 4
6 Priest Swoosh
(Infermore)
100 One Group Causes roughly 30 HP in wind damage to one group of enemies. 4
7 Bishop Fullheal
(HealAll)
130 One Ally Restores an ally to full HP. 6
8 HiPriest Zing
(Vivify)
180 One Ally Has the chance of restoring one fallen ally with half their Max HP. 8
Hybrid Abilities[edit | edit source]
Hybrid Learns Target Info MP
Troubadour Soothing Song
(Heal Song)
All Allies Restores 20 HP to All Allies. 0
Dancer Death Dance
(K.O. Dance)
All Enemies Has a chance of killing all enemies. 0
Sailor Lifeboat
(Holy Aura)
All Allies Allies cannot be attacked but cannot attack. 0
Shepherd Kabuff
(Increase)
All Allies Increases the Defence of all allies. 3

3DS Abilities[edit | edit source]

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 Neophyte Heal 1 One ally Restores at least 30 HP to a single ally. 2
Poof One group Banishes one group of enemies from battle. 1
2 Pilgrim Woosh 5 One Group Causes around 15 HP in wind damage to one group of enemies. 2
3 Cleric Buff 7 (12) One Ally Raises the Defence of one ally. 2
4 Monk Fizzle 10 (22) One Group Has a chance of preventing one group of enemies from casting spells. 3
5 Pastor Midheal 15 (37) One Ally Restores at least 75 HP to one ally. 4
6 Bishop Swoosh 15 (52) One Group Causes roughly 30 HP in wind damage to one group of enemies. 4
7 Archbishop Fullheal 15 (67) One Ally Restores an ally to full HP. 6
8 Pontiff Zing 30 (97) One Ally Has the chance of restoring one fallen ally with half their Max HP. 8

Usefulness[edit | edit source]

One of the first classes that any player should choose for any party member is the Priest. All of the spells that the Priest learns are useful throughout the game. The only downside to this class is that the class takes a long time to master.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

Priest is a basic vocation focused on healing and support. Despite this, priests have access to damagin spells from the Woosh line and Whack in VII Reimagined.

Mastering it is needed to unlock the Paladin vocation, with Martial Artist being another requeriment. Mastering Mage alongside Priest unlocks the Sage vocation.

Proficiency
Level Type Name
1 Heal
1 Squelch
2 Woosh
2 Buff
3 Midheal
3 Fizzle
4 Crackle
5 Swoosh
6 Multiheal
6 Benediction
7 Zing
7 Whack
8 Grace of the Goddess
Let loose skill
Born Again: Restores all allies' HP, removes any status ailments and revives any unconcious allies with a 100% success rate.
Attribute Adjustments
Maximum HP Maximum MP Attack Defence Magical Might Charm
Magical Mending Strength Deftness Resilience Agility
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

The Priest vocation is available at the start of the game and has the unique skillset "Faith". Priests can also use skill points to learn Spears, Wands, Staves, and Shield skills. Their Coup-de-Grace is "Choir of Angels", which heals all party members and removes negative status effects. Priests easily surpass the durability and curative capabilities of Sages, but are not as MP efficient with their casting and lack the vital Kazing spell.

Stats[edit | edit source]

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 1 99
HP 19 420
MP 14 315
Strength 9 201
Agility 14 312
Resilience 9 204
Magical Might 0 0
Magical Mending 18 400
Deftness 9 206
Charm 7 146

Faith[edit | edit source]

Accolades Required points Name Effects
Believer 8 Divination Tells its caster the experience needed to climb a level.
Acolyte/Postulant 16 Natural Magical Mending +20 Permanently adds 20 to Magical Mending.
Mendicant/Votary 28 Benediction Lifts a curse from a single ally.
Parish Priest/Nun of the Parish 40 Natural Max MP +10 Permanently adds 10 to Max MP.
Presbyter/Missionary 48 Rotstopper Protects the party from Undead enemies' attacks.
Abbot/Abbess 56 Natural Magical Mending +60 Permanently adds 60 to Magical Mending.
Bishop/Prioress 70 Alma Mater Offers up a prayer to prevent instant death attacks.
Archbishop/Mother Superior 80 Natural Max MP +20 Permanently adds 20 to Max MP.
Cardinal/Beatificant 90 Care Prayer Offers up a prayer to increase Magical Mending.
Saint 100 Natural Magical Mending +100 Permanently adds 100 to Magical Mending.

Spells[edit | edit source]

Name Level MP Description
Heal 1 2 Restores at least 30 HP to a single ally.
Squelch 3 2 Cures a single ally of the effects of Poison.
Snooze 6 3 Puts a group of enemies to Sleep.
Buff 8 3 Raises the Defence of a single party member.
Cock-A-Doodle-Doo 11 2 Awakens any Sleeping party members.
Insulate 14 4 Protects a party member from breath-based attacks.
Midheal 16 4 Restores at least 75 HP to a single ally.
Zing 18 8 Resurrects a fallen ally, but sometimes fails.
Whack 20 5 A Cursed incantation that sends an enemy to the hereafter.
Tingle 22 2 Cures all Party members of the effects of Paralysis.
Moreheal 31 8 Restores at least 165 HP to a single ally.
Thwack 34 10 A curse that sends a group of enemies to the hereafter.
Multiheal 38 16 Restores at least 100 HP to all party members.
Insulatle 43 8 Protects the whole party from breath-based attacks.
Fullheal 47 24 Restores all HP to a single ally.
Kathwack 55 20 A curse that sends all enemies to the hereafter.
Omniheal 65 128 Restores all HP to all party members.

Revocation Award[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]


Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

The Priests have been depicted as statues with base values of 120,00, and one mouthful of a description.

Dragon Quest Walk[edit | edit source]

A character changing from a warrior to a priest in Walk

The Priest Vocation is available to players at the beginning of the game, and gives access to Boomerangs, Staves, and Wands.

Notable Priests[edit | edit source]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The male priest from Dragon Quest III makes a cameo appearance as an NPC in Dragon Quest VII.
  • The female priest from Dragon Quest III makes a cameo appearance as an NPC in Dragon Quest XI.
  • Most of the crosses worn by Priests throughout the series has been altered to a trident starting with Dragon Quest VIII in order to avoid any resemblance to real world religious iconography. With the vocations presentation shift to the oriental monk design, the cross and trident have been retired for an invented symbol that resembles the peace sign.

Gallery[edit | edit source]