Rab

"The former monarch of the fallen realm of Dundrasil, and our Hero's grandfather. He fled on the fateful night his kingdom found itself overcome by monsters, and has wandered the world ever since with Princess Jade. It's a little known fact that he's actually the youngest of three brothers."

—XI loading screen profile

Rab
Dragon Quest XI
Sprite(s)
Japanese name	ロウ
Romaji	Rō
Title	King of Dundrasil
Vocation	Sage
Race	Human
Age	70's
Family	Hero (grandson) Eleanor (daughter) Irwin (son-in-law)
Voice actor	Mugihito (Japanese, Dragon Quest Rivals, XI S) Alex Norton (English)

Rab (ロウ, Rō^?, lit. Rou), also known by his formal title of Lord Robert, is a character in Dragon Quest XI. Despite his advanced age, he displays considerable abilities as a martial artist and magical prowess. He is a former king of Dundrasil, and is the grandfather of the Luminary.

Appearance and personality

Rab is an elderly gentleman with a bushy pair of eyebrows and matching mustache, and covers his bald head with a red fez. He wears a red open vest with intricate yellow patterns over a long-sleeved white tunic and a black sash worn around his waist. He also wears a pair of orange trousers, leather shoes worn with yellow socks, and he walks around with the help of a cane. Rab is also always seen carrying a large backpack.

Rab is a jolly old man who does his best to keep a positive attitude despite the tragedies his family has suffered in the past as well as the hardship he and his companions endure on their journey, often humming a tune to himself to relief stress. Rab rarely loses his temper with anyone, and even when he scolds a character he follows it up with sage advice gleaned from the experiences of his long life. In regards to monsters, however, Rab is much more ferocious and will typically have the most dynamic and aggressive Party Chat just before boss battles and fixed encounters--he still carries a strong grudge for the assault on castle Dundrasil and murder of his daughter and son-in-law.

Rab is seen as a grandfatherly figure by all members of the party, especially Jade and the Luminary due to their shared past and blood relation, respectively. His laid back and casual demeanor made him a popular figure among Erdrea's royals during his time as king-- and later advisor--of Dundrasil, speaking plainly and amicably with aristocracy and peasants alike. During his travels with Jade he has rubbed elbows with important figures in several towns, which makes certain accommodations much easier for the party in the present. Being a former disciple of Grand Master Pang during his childhood training in Angri-La, Rab practices a daily fitness routine based on the martial art that can be seen when the party is camping. Rab is also a bit of a dirty old man, keeping a copy of the Ogler's Digest magazine on his person, and he longs to get a copy of the out-of-print first issue. He frequently comments on the more curvaceous women the group encounters, particularly bunny girls, and one of his pep abilities involves getting a nosebleed to power up.

Despite his eccentricities and the humor at his expense they often bring, Rab is just as determined to save the world from the forces of evil as the rest of his companions, seeking to avenge his fallen kingdom and family while guiding his grandson to be the ultimate hero of legend.

Appearances

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

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Rab is the former king of Dundrasil, leaving the throne when King Irwin married his daughter Queen Eleanor approximately 16 years ago. His wife had passed away sometime prior to this and is not shown within the game, but it is stated that she was a beautiful woman Rab first met at a bookstore in Dundrasil's castle-town. In accordance with the royal family's tradition of sending male heirs off the Angri-La to recieve martial arts training, Rab spent six years of his youth in the mountain temple learning the ways enlightenment via the path of the fist. Though the training itself was a success, Rab would become infamous amongst the monks for reviving no less than 10,000 strikes to his backside from Grand Master Pang's Naughty stick, a "record" the exasperated woman doubts will be broken in her life time.

Sixteen years before the beginning of the game, a council of kings took place in Dundrasil to discuss the reincarnation of the fabled Luminary as Rab's newborn grandson. Catastrophe would strike on that very night, however, with the monster hordes of Mordegon siege Dundrasil to kill the infant before he can grow to challenge the evil sorcerer. Rab was unable to save the lives of his daughter and son-in-law and was barely able to escape the castle's destruction himself, but he did encounter princess Jade of Heliodor and helped her out of the river which she had fallen into. Having accompanied her father, King Carnelian, to the king's council earlier that day, she had spent time playing with queen Eleanor and the newborn Luminary when the monsters attacked. Being entrusted with the infant's life by the queen, Jade carried his basket into the forest and lost it over river rapids as she fled her pursuers. Hearing her story, the hope that his grandson still lives took hold of Rab's heart and he set out alongside the princess to travel the world in the hopes of finding him.

Rab is first encountered by the party in Octagonia as a participant in the tournament alongside Jade. Without revealing his identity to the party, he assists in the battle against monster beneath the town and admonishes Vince Vanquish for relying on such dangerous stimulants to win his battles in the tournament, but agrees to keep the matter a secret as the young martial artist only did it for the good of the town's orphanage. Once the Yellow orb is claimed by the Luminary, Rab asks the group to accompany him and Jade to the ruins of Dundrasil where he explains the situation and his connection to the man. The party holds a candle light vigil for the fallen King and Queen, with Rab tearing up as he proclaims that their son is still alive.

The quiet ceremony is interrupted by the arrival of Hendrik and his soldiers arrive to arrest the Luminary, and the group temporarily disbands before reuniting to assemble the rest of the legendary orbs and ascend the rainbow bridge to Yggdrasil. When the Luminary takes the Sword of Light from the heart of the flying tree, the party is ambushed by King Carnelian, Hendrik, and Jasper. Defeated and moments from being killed, Veronica uses her magic to scatter her friends to the four corners of Erdrea and give them a chance to strike back against Mordegon.

Months later the Luminary, having temporarily lost his divine powers in a gamble by Queen Marina to keep his location hidden from Mordegon, finds Rab training at the zenith of the Angri-La mountain chain. He returned to the temple to begin his training all over again to prepare for a counterattack against Mordegon, and is found severely emaciated and in deep meditation--with an ogler's digest at his side. Overjoyed to see his grandson once more, the duo receive a special lesson from Grand Master Pang to learn the incredible Pearly Gates and Quadraslash skills. the two master their abilities and also discover the powerful Solar Flair pep combo attack, departing Angri-La to recover their remaining companions.

Rab is a Sage, capable of using both offensive and recovery magic, including the Crack, Zam, and Whack series of spells. He also possesses characteristics of a Martial Artist, being capable of wielding claws. He can also equip two-handed heavy wands. His armor choices are mostly limited to robes, lightweight clothing, crowns, and hats.

Base stats & pep bonus

Attribute	Starting Stats	Maximum Stats	Skills
Level	23	99	-
HP	164	570	-
MP	123	660	+100
Strength	44	310	+5
Agility	50	200	+60
Resilience	27	210	-
Magical Might	92	525	+15
Magical Mending	94	525	+15
Deftness	49	230	-
Charm	40	170	-
Initial gear	Rab's cane, Fur poncho, Thief's turban Iron claws (in inventory)
Pep boost	Magical might +20% (40%), magical mending +20% (40%) Magical critical hit rate up (magical critical hit rate further increased) Parenthesis includes pep-up power-up bonuses.

Spells

Name	Level	MP	Target	Description
Zam	23	6	One enemy	Up to 73~81 darkness damage when Rab reaches 145 magical might Twice as likely to go haywire
Dazzle	23	3	Enemy group	Makes enemies hallucinate making them miss most of the time.
Squelch	23	2	One ally	Cures of Poison.
Sap	23	2	One enemy	Lowers defence, 100% accurate at 799 magical might.
Crack	23	3	One enemy	Up to 43~53 damage at 172 magical might.
Snooze	23	3	Enemy group	Sends enemy to sleep, 100% accurate at 999 magical might.
Defuddle	23	2	All allies	Cures all party members of confusion.
Insulate	23	4	One ally	Increases breath resistance slightly for a single ally.
Anathematise	23	4	One enemy	Reduces spell resistance, 75% accuracy at 799 magical mending.
Deceleratle	23	4	One enemy	Decreases agility for a single enemy.
Kasap	23	4	All enemies	Decreases defence 100% accurate at 799 magical might.
Crackle	23	8	Enemy group	Up to 88~104 damage at 249 magical might.
Dedazzle	23	2	One ally	Cures ally of bedazzlement and blindness.
Bounce	23	6	One ally	Reflects spells to the caster.
Midheal	23	6	One ally	Up to 85~105 HP restored.
Zing	23	12	One ally	Attempts to revive one ally, 75% success at 231 magical mending.
Whack	23	5	One enemy	Insta kill one enemy, 75% accurate at 900 magical might.
Moreheal	24	12	One ally	Up to 350~370 HP restored
Drain Magic	28	0	One enemy	Steals some MP from a single enemy.
Multiheal	30	32	All allies	Up to 330~350 HP restored to all allies.
Kasnooze	32	8	All enemies	Sends all enemies to sleep, 100% accurate at 999 magical might.
Zammle	33	9	One enemy	Up to 105~110 darkness damage at 238 magical might Twice as likely to go haywire
Blunt	34	6	One enemy	Decreases ATK by 25% for a single enemy.
Insulatle	40	12	All allies	Slightly Increases breath resistance
Kacrack	44	20	All enemies	Up to 224~256 damage at 323 magical might
Fullheal	47	24	One ally	Restores all HP to a party member.
Thwack	49	10	Enemy Group	Insta kill a group of enemies, 75% accuracy at 900 magical might.
Kazam	52	18	One enemy	Up to 238~323 darkness damage when Rab reaches 323 magical might Twice as likely to go haywire
Kamikazee	53	1	All enemies	Makes an explosion in a way to instakill all enemies but Rab dies after casting. 50/50 chance of working. And isn’t affected by bounce
Kazing	54	24	One ally	Revives an ally. Always works unlikely zing. HP restored is based on Magical mending.

Event abilities

Name	MP	Target	Description
Pearly Gates	24	All enemies	Wind damage to all enemies, 135~165 base and 265~295 cap when Rab's strength reaches 200. Possesses a 20% chance to lower Zap resistance one stage, ghouls take 150% damage.

Character builder

Heavy Wands

Name	Skill points	MP	Range	Pep	Oomph	Info
Beelzefreeze	3	2	One enemy	--	Yes	150% damage to Demon family monsters, 25% chance to paralyse
MP Absorption When Wielding +2%	4	--	--	--	--	N/A
Antimagic	5	2	One enemy	--	--	Attempts to fizzle foes for 2~4 turns
Staff of Salvation	5	4	One ally	Yes	--	Restores up to 130~150 HP to an ally
Maximum MP When Wielding +10	6	--	--	--	--	N/A
Minor MP Recovery After Battle	6	--	--	--	--	2~3 MP restored after each battle
Magical Might When Wielding +10	8	--	--	--	--	N/A
MP Absorption When Wielding +4%	8	--	--	--	--	N/A
Magical Might When Wielding +10	10	--	--	--	--	N/A
Maximum MP +20	10	--	--	--	--	N/A
Zing Stick	10	12	One ally	Yes	--	100% revival chance with up to half HP restored
Magical Might When Wielding +20	12	--	--	--	--	N/A
Magical Might When Wielding +20	12	--	--	--	--	N/A
Maximum MP +30	14	--	--	--	--	N/A
Moderate MP Recovery After Battle	14	--	--	--	--	4~6 MP restored after each battle
Magical Mending When Wielding +30	16	--	--	--	--	N/A
Magical Might When Wielding +30	16	--	--	--	--	N/A

Claws

Name	Skill points	MP	Range	Pep	Oomph	Info
Attack Power When Wielding +5	3	--	--	--	--	N/A
Propeller Blade	4	2	One enemy	--	Yes	Wind damage based on attack value that ignores enemy's defence, second attack is Rab's level
Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +2%	6	--	--	--	--	N/A
Dodge Chance When Wielding +2%	6	--	--	--	--	N/A
Attack Power When Wielding +10	8	--	--	--	--	N/A
Can Opener	8	4	One enemy	--	Yes	300% (plus 10) damage to Machine family enemies, 200% damage to all other categories
Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +2%	10	--	--	--	--	N/A
Dodge Chance When Wielding +4%	10	--	--	--	--	N/A
MP Absorption When Wielding +2%	10	--	--	--	--	N/A
Hawkeye Claw	12	5	One enemy	--	Yes	180%~220% damage to normal monsters, 1~2 damage to metal slimes, cannot miss
Critical Hit Chance When Wielding +2%	13	--	--	--	--	N/A
Dodge Chance When Wielding +4%	13	--	--	--	--	N/A
Air Raiser	14	12	One enemy	--	Yes	Up to 415~455 wind damage plus (level * 1.5 +10)
Attack Power When Wielding +15	14	--	--	--	--	N/A
Hardclaw	14	10	One enemy	--	First hit	Strike one enemy for 130%, 120%, 110%, 360% damage total
MP Absorption When Wielding +4%	14	--	--	--	--	N/A
Rake 'n' Break	16	12	One enemy	--	Yes	260% damage that removes buffs
Wild Animaul	16	24	One enemy	--	First hit	Attack one enemy for 150%, 100%, 100%, 50%, 50% damage, 450% damage total
Hand of God	20	24	One enemy	--	Yes	Up to 380~460 light damage to one enemy

Enlightenment

Name	Skill points	MP	Range	Pep	Oomph	Info
Benediction	4	2	One ally	--	--	Cures curses
Maximum MP +10	6	--	--	--	--	N/A
M-Pathy	6	38	One ally	--	--	Donates 38 MP
Right as Rain	6	12	All allies	Yes	--	Restores up to 52 HP to all allies for five turns
Magical Mending +5	10	--	--	--	--	N/A
Magical Might +5	10	--	--	--	--	N/A
Strength +5	10	--	--	--	--	N/A
Caster Sugar	12	16	Self	--	--	Raises magical might and mending by 25% for 4~6 turns
Magical Mending +10	13	--	--	--	--	N/A
Magical Might +10	13	--	--	--	--	N/A
Agility +20	16	--	--	--	--	N/A
Maximum MP +30	16	--	--	--	--	N/A
Maximum MP +30	16	--	--	--	--	N/A
Pep Chance +5%	16	--	--	--	--	N/A
Pep-Up Power-Up	16	--	--	--	--	N/A
Agility +20	20	--	--	--	--	N/A
Maximum MP +30	20	--	--	--	--	N/A
Clear Your Mind	25	10	One enemy	--	--	Removes buffs
Infinite Wisdom	25	32	Self	--	--	Raises magical might and mending by 50%, lasts 4~6 turns
Kacrackle	36	60	All enemies	Yes	--	Up to 688~752 ice damage at 900 magical might
Kazammle	36	42	One enemy	Yes	--	Up to 525~585 darkness damage at 900 magical might Twice as likely to go haywire

Equipment

WeaponsHelmetsArmorAccessories

Dragon Quest XI (S: Definitive Edition)
Weapon	Modifier(s)
Faerie staff	Attack +15
Iron claws	Attack +15
Rab's cane	Attack +15
Wizard's staff	Attack +17
Watermaul wand	Attack +20
Rod of rapidity	Attack +22
Rune staff	Attack +23
Silver claws	Attack +23
Staff of sentencing	Attack +23
Lightning staff	Attack +24
Hocus locus	Attack +27
Infernails	Attack +27
Shiverstick	Attack +28
Steel claws	Attack +29
Staff of antimagic	Attack +30
Crow's claws	Attack +31
Spirit staff	Attack +33
Staff of divine wrath	Attack +35
Lightning conductor	Attack +36
Platinum claws	Attack +36
Tsunami staff	Attack +36
Celestial sceptre	Attack +38
Kestrel claws	Attack +41
Sage's staff	Attack +45
Cobra claws	Attack +47
Hieroglyph staff	Attack +48
Ice claws	Attack +49
Siren's staff	Attack +50
Kite claws	Attack +51
Magma staff	Attack +51
Dragon claws	Attack +52
Beast claws	Attack +53
Sacrosanct staff	Attack +53
Crimson claws	Attack +54
Bright staff	Attack +55
Wyrmwand	Attack +55
Fire claws	Attack +56
King cobra claws	Attack +57
Beastmaster claws	Attack +58
Supreme sage's staff	Attack +63
Combusticlaws	Attack +66
Monster slashers	Attack +66
Shinning staff	Attack +70
Dragonlord claws	Attack +74
Staff of resurrection	Attack +77
Crystal claws	Attack +80
Orichalcum claws	Attack +81
Brilliant staff	Attack +84
Dragovian lord claws	Attack +88
Rod of paradise	Attack +88
Staff of eternity	Attack +90
Frostfire fingers	Attack +93
Decimators	Attack +95
Aurora staff	Attack +104
Godbird sceptre	Attack +104
Xenlon claws	Attack +109

Dragon Quest XI (S: Definitive Edition)
Helmet	Modifier(s)
Bandana	Defense +1
Leather hat	Defense +3
Pointy hat	Defense +5
Feathered cap	Defense +8
Turban	Defense +12
Stone hardhat	Defense +15
Iron helmet	Defense +16
Fur hood	Defense +18
Bronze helmet	Defense +18
Malleable mask	Defense +19
Hermes' hat	Defense +20
Mercury's bandana	Defense +23
Hocus hat	Defense +24
Magical hat	Defense +25
Crown of dundrasil	Defense +28
Disturbin' turban	Defense +30
Happy hat	Defense +31
Iron headgear	Defense +32
Gold circlet	Defense +33
Papillon mask	Defense +33
Scholar's cap	Defense +33
Minister's mitre	Defense +34
Star circlet	Defense +42
Sun crown	Defense +45
Skull helm	Defense +49
Autumn shower hat	Defense +51
Phantom mask	Defense +51
Spring breeze hat	Defense +51
Summer cloud hat	Defense +51
Winter sky hat	Defense +51
Yggdrasil crown	Defense +51
Apollo's crown	Defense +68

Dragon Quest XI (S: Definitive Edition)
Armor	Modifier(s)
Plain clothes	Defense +4
Arriviste's vest	Defense +5
Elevating vest	Defense +5
Vest for success	Defense +5
Wayfarer's clothes	Defense +7
Leather armour	Defense +11
Templar's uniform	Defense +13
Chain mail	Defense +20
Fur poncho	Defense +29
Gallopitan garb	Defense +35
Tortoise shell	Defense +37
Hairy vest	Defense +38
Magic vestment	Defense +39
Fizzle-retardant suit	Defense +40
Glombolero	Defense +40
Smart suit	Defense +40
Wizard's robe	Defense +43
Prince's pea coat	Defense +44
Agility gilet	Defense +45
Drasilian dress coat	Defense +47
King's coat	Defense +53
Sage's robe	Defense +55
Emperor's attire	Defense +61
Dragon dojo duds	Defense +62
Pallium regale	Defense +65
Twinkling tuxedo	Defense +67
Liquid metal jacket	Defense +70
Freebooter's bolero	Defense +72
Crimson robe	Defense +73
Yggdrasil dress coat	Defense +80
Dragon robe	Defense +88
Metal king jacket	Defense +101
Potentate's pallium	Defense +105
Exotoga	Defense +120
Legendary armour	Defense +120
Metal king armour	Defense +126

Dragon Quest XI (S: Definitive Edition)
Accessories	Modifier(s)
Aerofoil earrings	Defense +5 Charm +10
Agility ring	Defense +5 Agility +17
All-weather earrings	Defense +5 Charm +16
Angel's sandals	Agility +25
Anti-freeze earrings	Defense +5 Charm +10
Archangel's boots	Defense +25
Asbestos earrings	Defense +5 Charm +10
Assasin	Critical +1% Defense +2 Charm +5
Blackout earrings	Defense +5 Charm +16
Bling-bling belt	Defense +2 Charm +11
Bow tie	Defense +2 Charm +10
Brainy bracer	M. Might +20 M. Mend +20
Brigand's mitts	Defense +6 Deftness +32
Bunny tail	Defense +7
Caligae of clarity	M. Mend +20
Care ring	Defense +5
Carer rivière	Defense +3
Catholicon ring	Defense +5
Choker of riddance	Defense +3
Cinderblock earrings	Defense +5 Charm +16
Concrete earrings	Defense +5 Charm +10
Devil's tail	Defense +2 Agility +10
Dogged collar	Defense +4 Attack +8
Dragon scale	Defense +8 Attack +9
Earthwyrm's eye	Defense +7 HP +16 Charm +35
Elfin charm	Defense +10
Freebooter's gloves	Defense +48
Full moon collar	Defense +3
Full moon ring	Defense +5
Gloomy gloves	Deftness +22
Gold bracer	Defense +4 Charm +6
Gold chain	Defense +1 HP +5 Charm +5
Gold ring	Defense +5 Charm +8
Gold rosary	M. Might +5 M. Mend +5
Guru's gloves	M. Might +17 M. Mend +17 Deftness +40
Healer	Defense +2 Charm +5
Holy talisman	Defense +5
Life bracer	Defense +3 HP +30
Life ring	Defense +5 HP +5
Lucky dragon's wing	Defense +7
Meteorite bracer	Defense +100
Mighty armlet	Attack +15
Minister's mitts	M. Mend +20 Deftness +48
Mirror earrings	Defense +5 Charm +10
Monarch mark	Defense +10 M. Might +30 M. Mend +30
Murky mittens	Deftness +32
Mystic	Defense +2 Charm +5
Necklace of immunity	Defense +3
Ogler's digest	Defense +1
Papillon pendant	Defense +3 HP +10 MP +10
Pink pearl ring	Defense +5 MP +10 Charm +10
Prayer ring	Defense +5 Charm +10
Protective pendant	Defense +3
Ring of clarity	Defense +5
Ring of immunity	Defense +5
Ring of riddance	Defense +5
Ring of truth	Defense +5
Rosary	M. Mend +6 MP +8
Rousing ring	Defense +5
Rousing rose collar	Defense +3
Rubber earrings	Defense +5 Charm +10
Rubber gloves	Defense +3 Deftness +12
Ruby of protection	Defense +16
Safety goggles	Defense +3
Scholar's specs	M. Might +15 M. Mend +15 Charm +15
Shield-bearer	Block +1% Parry +1% Charm +5 Defense +10
Skull ring	Defense +5
Slime earrings	Defense +2 Charm +6
Sorcerer's ring	Defense +5 MP +10
Sorcerer's stone	M. Mend +13 M. Might +14
Sovereign seal	Defense +7 Charm +35
Springheel boots	Defense +25
Spirit bracer	Defense +7 MP +30
Star of clarity	Defense +3
Strength ring	Attack +5
Supplicant	Defense +2 Charm +5
Titan belt	Defense +5 Attack +12
Tough guy tattoo	Attack +8
Torc of truth	Defense +3
Traveller's hood	Defense +4
Trickster	Evasion+1% Defense +2 Charm +5
Utility belt	Defense +2 Deftness +15
Vanguard	Defense +2 Charm +5 Agility +10
Venus' tear	Defense +7 Charm +35
Warlock	Defense +2 M. Might +3 M. Mend +3 Charm +5
Wings of serendipity	Defense +5 Charm +20
Wristorative	Defense +7

Shypox dialogue

In battle:

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• Rab suddenly starts thinking about bunny girls and lets out a lecherous chuckle…

• Rab suddenly remembers making what he thought was a great pun, only to be greeted with groans…

• Rab suddenly becomes paranoid that the enemy is laughing at him for being old…

• Rab reflects on some of his life’s low moments…

• Rab closes his mouth just in time to stop a burp escaping!

• Rab recalls all the girls who spurned his advances in his youth…

• Rab starts humming a terrible tune, and notices the enemy staring at him…

• Rab suddenly remembers a particularly mean prank he and his brothers played long ago…

• Rab realises his usually meticulously combed moustache has gone all bristly…

• Rab recalls dyeing his hair blonde to impress his future wife…

• Rab notices the corner of an Ogler’s Digest poking out of his breast pocket…

• Rab recalls a dark, dark episode from his past…

• Rab accidentally shouts out ‘puff-puff’ when trying to cast a spell!

• Rab recalls the time he put his back out trying to do a cool move…

• Rab tries to give the enemy a puff-puff…but fails miserably!

• Rab comes up with a great idea…that he promptly forgets thanks to old age.

• Rab takes another look at the outfit he’s wearing…

• Out of nowhere, Rab’s face suddenly turns bright red!

• Rab thinks over some of the ‘cool’ spell names he came up with as a kid…

• Rab feels the enemy staring into his very soul…

• Rab comes over all ticklish and starts giggling…

• Rab thinks about a soppy poem he wrote when he was younger…

• Rab notices that he’s got some food stuck in his teeth!

• Rab’s eyes meet the enemy’s, and he’s suddenly strangely flustered…

• Rab realises that his flies are undone!

• Rab remembers the time his mum got mad when he wet the bed…

• Rab suddenly becomes convinced he might have wet himself…

• Suddenly, all Rab can think of is puff-puffs!

• Rab catches himself thinking he might be kind of handsome…

• The elastic in Rab’s pants suddenly snaps with a twang!

• Rab suddenly remembers the time when he slipped up on some horse poo…

• A particularly racy Ogler’s Digest cover suddenly pops into Rab’s head, and he giggles sheepishly…

When speaking to townsfolk:

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• Rab opens his mouth to try and speak to the person in front of him…

• But he can’t forget the look Jade gave him the time he said he wanted to be a bunny girl.

• But he suddenly remembers a time when his stomach growled really loudly while he was addressing the people of Dundrasil.

• But he suddenly catches himself singing a little song under his breath to stop him from losing his nerve.

• But he suddenly remembers being convinced he’d grow less shy with age…and realises it wasn’t true!

• But they catch him grinning idiotically to himself after coming up with the pun to end all puns.

• But he suddenly notices that one of his moustache hairs is sticking out at a weird angle.

• But he’s suddenly convinced they’re a highly respected thinker and bon viveur he’s read about, and gets all shy.

• But he suddenly remembers that the reason his favourite waistcoat has no buttons is because they all popped off due to his burgeoning belly.

• But he’s suddenly struck by how absent-minded he’s been getting lately, and immediately forgets what he was going to say.

• But he suddenly remembers getting down on one knee in front of everyone to propose to his late wife.

• But he’s suddenly paranoid that they might have noticed him beaming admiringly at his big, round belly a moment ago.

• But he suddenly remembers the time he tried to strike up a conversation with a bunny girl, only to be completely ignored.

• But he suddenly remembers he’s been wearing the same pants for days.

• But he suddenly remembers the time he tried desperately to seek out a way of transforming himself into a bunny girl.

• But he suddenly remembers how, as a child, he thought the Five O’clock Shadow was some kind of superhero who appeared at five every day.

• But he suddenly remembers self-importantly giving his friends some advice that turned out to be completely wrong.

Dragon Quest Rivals

Rab is present as a player avatar and as the subject of several cards.

Trivia

• Rab is 70 years old, measuring 130cm tall and weighing 70kg.
• His favourite thing about himself is his thick white moustache. His favourite food is Dundrasil sandwiches. He sings songs to relieve stress.
• His motto is 'Old, but spry'
• One line of Rab's dialogue was changed for Dragon Quest XI S. When he recommends that the party travel to Puerto Valor, he now acknowledges that the town is "off to the northwest of Gondolia." In the original version of Dragon Quest XI, his dialogue was much the same, except that he did not say where Puerto Valor was.
• In the international fan poll for Dragon Quest XI that was released by Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, Rab placed last in popularity among the playable party members, with a total of 152 votes.
• Rab is the party member who levels up at the slowest rate, and he also has the second lowest agility growth rate after the eighth party member.
• Each of the Luminary's companions represents one of the classes in Dragon Quest III. Rab represents the Sage. His ability to use claws indicates that he was a Martial Artist prior to his class change.

Gallery

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  Combat pose
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  Expression chart
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  Battle expression 1
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  Battle expression 2
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  Battle expression 3
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  Battle sprite artwork
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  "the gadabout"
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  "The grandest master"
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  Grandest master concept art
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  "The king of the world tree"
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  "The sun god"
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  "The sun king"
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  "The sun lord"
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  Rab in deep meditation at the summit of Angri-La
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  Mask worn at the Octagonia tournament
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  Rivals card artwork