Jessica Albert

"It's hard to believe the lord of darkness, this single being, is threatening the entire world. What gives him the right?! Just thinking about it makes my blood boil!!! "

Jessica Albert
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Japanese name	ゼシカ・アルバート
Romaji	Zeshika Arubāto
Title	Lady
Vocation	Mage
Race	Human
Age	17
Family	Alistair (brother†) Rosalind (mother) Alexander (ancestor) Warning: Spoilers! Click expand to view content Hero (potentiel husband) Eltrio (potential father-in-law) Xia (potential mother-in-law) Chen Mui (potential grandfather-in-law)
Voice actor	Emma Ferguson (English, PS2) Jaimi Barbakoff (English, Heroes/3DS) Ayana Taketatsu (Japanese)

Jessica Albert is a character in the Dragon Quest series that appears as a playable party member in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. She later appeared in Itadaki Street Special, Fortune Street and is one of thirteen playable characters in Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below.

A girl from a good home, Jessica comes from a wealthy family in the small village of Alexandria. However, contrary to her upbringing, she is unskilled in the social niceties and expected behaviour of her environment, which often leads to conflict with her mother. She joins up with the Hero for personal reasons, strengthening the party with her flair for offensive magic. A definite firebrand, Jessica is nothing like her mother, who expects her to be prim and proper in public.

Magic is far from Jessica's only strength; she is also an outstanding fighter. Whips, staves, knives, and later swords are her weapons of choice.

Appearance and personality

Jessica is a beautiful young woman with a slender but curvaceous figure. She has red hair in a form of long pigtails with a few strands of it hanging over her face. She wears a purple blouse with sleeves starting at the upper part of her arm. She has a yellow, corsette-like, article of clothing around her stomach and waist which has a auburn belt around it that a small pouch hangs from. She has a long, maroon colored skirt that has a white frill at the bottom. You can see that she has brownish-black tights under the skirt, and pointed, brown shoes, in which the tights are tucked into.

Jessica possess a sharp tongue, and has a knack for seeing through people. She is very stubborn and at times aggressive, though her intellect keeps her from making rash decisions. This same wisdom gives her immense skill in the magical arts, learning several spells after only studying for a short period. Due to recent events afflicting the Albert family, Jessica has a slight difficulty in trusting others. This is reflected in the time it takes for her to properly join with the Hero and Yangus, and the prolonged friction between herself and Angelo. Once a person has proven their sincerity, however, Jessica becomes much more jovial and approachable around them. Coming from old money, Jessica carries an upper-class air about herself and occasionally looks down her nose at people without realizing it.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

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Jessica is introduced after The Hero and Yangus reach the top of the Tower of Alexandria, mistaking the two as the murderers of her brother, Alistair, who was in truth slain by Dhoulmagus. After witnessing a vision of her brother's demise and learning it was the evil jester, she has a change of heart and resolves to avenge her sibling. However, her mother Rosalind initially refuses, causing a very vocal falling out between the two. Jessica is next seen in Port Prospect, demanding that the ferry transport her to Peregrin Quay in spite of the danger posed by a sea monster just outside the harbor. Noticing the group, she reintroduces herself and apologies for her actions in the tower.

After joining the group and traveling to the Maella Abbey, Jessica plays a key role in wringing in the flirtatious Angelo to the group's cause. Later on, after destroying Dhoulmagus in a profane temple, Jessica retrieves the scepter from the jester's ashes to return it to castle Trodain and is suddenly possessed by its dark power. After a difficult battle in the town of Arcadia, Jessica is freed from the staff's influence and explains the truth about the party's real enemy. By the end of the story, Jessica has reconciled with her mother and informs the player of what has transpired after the defeat of Rhapthorne. During the ending credits montage, Jessica is shown entertaining a group of children with her spells.

It's strongly implied that Jessica harbors feelings for the Hero, but appears to accept that he is in love with Princess Medea. In the 3DS remake of the game, the player is given the choice of pursuing a relationship with Jessica or Medea. As with the marriage to Medea, in order to have the Hero marry Jessica, the Argon ring must be obtained.

Stats

Attribute	Starting Stats	Maximum Stats
Level	9	99
HP	41	683
MP	22	726
Strength	11	306
Agility	26	289
Resilience	9	181
Wisdom	25	556
Initial gear	Leather whip, Wayfarer's clothes, Hairband

• Jessica also possesses a 25% resistance to wind and grapple/rock damage, and full immunity to an enemy's Puff-Puff. Unfortunately, she has no innate resistance to status ailments.

Spells

Name	MP	Level	Target	Tension	Info
Frizz	2	Start	One	Yes	Fries an enemy.
Sap	3	Start	One	No	Reduces defence.
Crack	3	10	One	Yes	Icy strike on enemy.
Evac	2	11	Party	--	Teleports out of dungeon.
Sizz	4	11	Group	Yes	Burns a group of enemies.
Snooze	3	12	Group	No	Puts a group of enemies to sleep.
Bang	5	14	All	Yes	Explosion strikes all enemies.
Crackle	5	16	Group	Yes	Freezes a group of enemies.
Oomph	6	19	Ally	--	Doubles one ally's attack.
Sizzle	6	20	Group	Yes	Burns a group of enemies.
Frizzle	4	21	One	Yes	Torches an enemy.
Boom	8	23	All	Yes	Massive explosion strikes all enemies.
Insulatle	3	25	Party	--	Forms a barrier that protects the party from fire or ice breath.
Kaboom	15	33	All	Yes	Colossal explosion strikes all enemies.
Kafrizzle	10	35	One	Yes	Immolates an enemy.
Kasizzle	10	Event	Group	Yes	Cremates a group of enemies.
Kacrackle	12	Event	All	Yes	Lacerates all enemies with ice.

Abilities

Knives

Skill	Points	MP	Range	Tension	Oomph	Info	Title
Attack +5	4	--	--	--	--	Increase attack +5 when equipped with a dagger.	None
Toxic Dagger	9	3	One enemy	Yes	Yes	Half damage, 50% chance to poison unless immune	Knife fighter
Attack +10	15	--	--	--	--	Increase attack +10 when equipped with a dagger or sword.	Master blader
Assassin's Stab	22	8	One enemy	Yes	Yes	1/8th chance to kill target instantly	Serious slicer
Equip Swords	30	--	--	--	--	Enables Jessica to equip swords	Edgemaster
Critical Hit Up	40	--	--	--	--	Increases chance of critical hit with daggers & swords to 1/32nd.	Swordfighter
Attack +20	52	--	--	--	--	Increase attack +20 when equipped with a dagger or sword.	Famous fencer
Toxic Sword	66	3	One enemy	Yes	Yes	30% extra damage, always poisons unless immune	Blade ballerina
Attack +30	82	--	--	--	--	Increase attack +30 when equipped with a dagger or sword	Sword princess
Sudden Death	100	8	One	Yes	Yes	30% extra damage, 1/4th chance to kill instantly	Sword Valkyrie

Whips

Skill	Points	MP	Range	Tension	Oomph	Info	Title
Attack +5	5	--	--	--	--	Increase attack +5 when equipped with a whip.	None
Whiplash	10	4	Enemy group	Yes	First hit	1/8th chance of paralyzing enemies.	Whippersnapper
Attack +10	16	--	--	--	--	Increase attack +10 when equipped with a whip.	Ready whipper
Twin Dragon Lash	23	3	One enemy	Yes	First hit	Jessica lashes out with her whip in a double attack for 150% damage.	Whipping artist
Lady's Thong	32	2	Enemy group	Yes	First hit	Whip attack that restores 1/8th damage as HP.	Whipper ripper
Attack +15	43	--	--	--	--	Increase attack +15 when equipped with a whip	Lusty lasher
Lashings of Love	55	4	Enemy group	Yes	First hit	125% damage with a 1/4th chance to paralyze a foe for 5~8 turns.	Whip fairy
Attack +25	68	--	--	--	--	Increases attack +25 when equipped with a whip.	Superstar scourger
Queen's Thong	82	2	Enemy group	Yes	First hit	A 125% damage attack that restores 1/4th of damage dealt as HP.	Whipping angel
Serpent's Bite	100	8	Enemy group	Yes	First hit	The most powerful whip attack: Jessica's whip turns into a glowing serpent and inflicts massive strike/stone damage on an enemy group. Damage modifiers are 160% -> 130% -> 110% -> 80% -> 50% -> 30%	Lady of the lash

Staff

Skill	Points	MP	Range	Tension	Oomph	Info	Title
Acceleratle	3	3	All allies	--	--	Increases party's agility and evasion rate.	None
Kasap	7	4	Enemy group	--	--	Decreases a group of enemies' defense.	Junior staffer
Max MP +20	13	--	--	--	--	Maximum MP increases by 20 when equipped with a staff.	Staff analyst
Bounce	21	4	Self	--	--	Reflects enemy and ally spells.	Magic staffer
Magic Barrier	31	3	All allies	--	--	Increases party's resistance to hostile magic.	Chief of staff
Max MP +50	44	--	--	--	--	Maximum MP increases by 50 when equipped with a staff.	Junior magician
Caduceus	0	57	One ally	Yes	--	Restores 75~95 HP.	Staff magician
MP Recovery	70	--	--	--	--	Recovers 3~10 MP each turn.	Junior sorceress
Max MP +100	84	--	--	--	--	Maximum MP increases by 100 when equipped with a staff.	Staff sorceress
Kazing	100	15	One ally	--	--	Brings a party member back to life, completely restoring their health.	Queen sorceress

Fisticuffs

Skill	Points	MP	Range	Tension	Oomph	Info	Title
Attack +5	5	--	--	--	--	Increase attack +5 when not equipped with a weapon.	None
Agility +10	13	--	--	--	--	Increases Jessica's agility by 10 points when not equipped with a weapon.	Femme fighter
Stone's Throw	19	0	Enemy group	Yes	--	Deals 8~20 strike damage on a group of enemies.	Gladiatrix
Critical Hit Up	28	--	--	--	--	Increases chance of critical hit with no weapon equipped to 1/32.	Semifinalist
Attack +20	35	--	--	--	--	Increase attack +20 when not equipped with a weapon.	Finalist
Harvest Moon	45	6	Enemy group	Yes	First hit	Jessica performs cartwheels, attacking a group of enemies.	Colloseum champ
Evasion Up	52	--	--	--	--	Increases chance of dodging enemy attacks with no weapon equipped to 50% if her level is higher than the enemy's.	Fightin' fairy
Thin Air	68	2	All enemies	Yes	--	Jessica sends waves of thin air at the enemy.	Punching princess
Attack +35	85	--	--	--	--	Increase attack +35 when not equipped with a weapon.	Battle Queen
Magic Burst	100	All	All enemies	Yes	--	Jessica unleashes all of her MP in one destructive attack.	Queen of the Grapplers

Sex Appeal

Skill	Points	MP	Range	Tension	Oomph	Info	Title
Blow Kiss	8	0	One enemy	Yes	No	Jessica blows a kiss at the enemy that may paralyze a foe with a 1/8th chance to succeed.	None
Charm Attack	16	--	All enemies	--	--	Jessica gains a 1/16th chance to charm each enemy at the start of each turn.	None
Fuddle	26	5	Enemy group	--	--	Confuses a group of enemies.	Head-turner
Puff-Puff	38	0	One enemy	--	--	Attempts to...distract an enemy.	Charming lady
Hip Drop	48	0	One enemy	Yes	Yes	Jessica slams the enemy with her butt, dealing 30% more damage than usual.	Pretty lady
Sexy Beam	54	3	One	Yes	--	Channels sex appeal to create a damaging pink ray; deals 65~75 damage before the foe's fuddle resistance applies, confusion chance also depends on resistance.	Lovely lady
Kasnooze	68	8	Enemy group	--	--	Has a higher chance to put enemies to sleep	Sexy lady
Extra Charm Attack	78	--	All enemies	--	--	Jessica gains a 1/8th chance to charm each enemy at the start of each turn.	Gorgeous lady
Pink Typhoon	88	5	Enemy group	Yes	--	Jessica spins around creating a pink wind storm, dealing 76~84 damage.	Sultry lady
Hustle Dance	100	0	All allies	Yes	--	Jessica dances to heal 70~80 HP to the whole party.	Sexy dynamite

Equipment

WeaponsHelmetsArmorShieldsAccessories

Dragon Quest VIII (All)
Weapon	Modifier(s)
Poison needle	Attack +0
Leather whip	Attack +6
Bronze knife	Attack +9
Stone sword	Attack +12
Copper sword	Attack +13
Thorn whip	Attack +14
Wizard's staff	Attack +15
Dagger	Attack +18
Ye Olde Sword of Erdrick	Attack +20
Slime stick	Attack +22
Snakeskin whip	Attack +23
Lightning staff	Attack +24
Magma staff	Attack +28
Poison moth knife	Attack +29
Rune staff	Attack +30
Chain whip	Attack +32
Falcon knife earrings	Attack +34
Staff of divine wrath	Attack +35
Steel broadsword	Attack +35
Assassin's dagger	Attack +37
Falcon blade	Attack +37
Eagle dagger	Attack +39
Platinum sword	Attack +40
Staff of antimagic	Attack +41
Dream blade	Attack +43
Dragontail whip	Attack +47
Icicle dirk	Attack +52
Imp knife	Attack +52
Zombiesbane	Attack +54
Über falcon blade	Attack +55
Sword breaker	Attack +56
Bastard sword	Attack +61
Spiked steel whip	Attack +62
Zombie Slayer	Attack +65
Wizardly whip	Attack +68
Demon whip	Attack +72
Dragonsbane	Attack +72
Double-edged sword	Attack +76
Über double-edged sword	Attack +76
Staff of resurrection	Attack +77
Magical mace	Attack +79
Miracle sword	Attack +80
Dragon slayer	Attack +83
Blizzard blade	Attack +90
Über miracle sword	Attack +95
Scourge whip	Attack +99
Liquid metal sword	Attack +118
Erdrick's sword	Attack +120
Gringham whip	Attack +127

Dragon Quest VIII (All)
Helmet	Modifier(s)
Leather hat	Defense +3
Hairband	Defense +5
Feathered cap	Defense +9
Bunny ears	Defense +14
Fur hood	Defense +18
Coral hairpin	Defense +20
Silver tiara	Defense +24
Magical hat	Defense +25
Happy hat	Defense +31
Mad cap	Defense +32
Scholar's cap	Defense +33
Golden Tiara	Defense +43
Hexlet's hat	Defense +44
Sun crown	Defense +52
Metal king helm	Defense +55

Dragon Quest VIII (All)
Armor	Modifier(s)
Dangerous bustier	Defense+1
Jessica's outfit	Defense+3
Plain clothes	Defense+4
Wayfarer's clothes	Defense+7
Silk robe	Defense+10
Leather dress	Defense+15
Healie t-shirt	Defense+18
Dancer's costume	Defense+23
Cloak of evasion	Defense+29
Robe of serenity	Defense+34
Bunny suit	Defense+38
Magic vestment	Defense+39
Silk bustier	Defense+44
Spangled dress	Defense+46
Magic bikini	Defense+50
Nitid tutu	Defense +52
Magical skirt	Defense+55
Flowing dress	Defense+59
Hexlet's skirt	Defense +61
Shimmering dress	Defense+67
Angel's robe	Defense+73
Crimson robe	Defense+82
Princess's robe	Defense+94
Liquid metal armour	Defense +95
Abiding blazer	Defense +102
Dragon robe	Defense+103
Divine bustier	Defense+105
Metal king armour	Defense+105

Dragon Quest VIII (All)
Shields	Modifier(s)
Pot lid	Defense+2
Leather shield	Defense+4
Scale shield	Defense+7
Silver platter	Defense+8
Kitty shield	Defense+12
Light shield	Defense+17
White shield	Defense+24
Flame shield	Defense+34
Saintess shield	Defense+46
Goddess shield	Defense+55
Metal king shield	Defense+65

Dragon Quest VIII (All)
Accessories	Modifier(s)
Agility ring	Agility +15
Argon ring	Attack +20 Agility +20
Bunny tail	Agility +2
Catholicon ring	Defence +15
Devil's tail	Agility +10
Dragon's scale	Defence +5
Elevating shoes	Agility +5
Fishnet stockings	Defence +8
Full moon ring	Defence +10
Garter	Defence +6
Goddess ring	Wisdom +20
Gold bracer	Defence +4
Gold ring	Defence +10
Gold rosary	Wisdom +5
Gospel ring	Defence +5
Holy talisman	Defence +10
Lady's ring	Defence +2
Life bracer	Defence +5 Max HP +30
Meteorite bracer	Agility +50
Mighty armlet	Attack +15
Prayer ring	Defence +5
Recovery ring	Defence +15
Ring of awakening	Defence +10
Ring of clarity	Defence +10
Ring of immunity	Defence +10
Ring of truth	Defence +10
Ruby of protection	Defence +15
Scholar's specs	Wisdom +15
Skull ring	Agility +15
Slime earrings	Defence +4
Sorcerer's ring	Wisdom +10 Max MP +30
Strength ring	Attack +5
Templar's ring	Defence +5
Templar Captain's ring	Attack +10 Wisdom +10
Titan belt	Attack +10
Tough guy tattoo	Attack +8

Outfits

Jessica's appearance changes when she equips certain armor, such as:

Appearance	Outfit Name	Description
	Jessica's home attire	This is the outfit Jessica is first seen wearing when meeting her, a prim piece that alludes to the Albert family's social standing. This is Jessica's only outfit that doesn't show off her mature curves. She has a white dress shirt with a red tie. Her skirt is long and black.
	Jessica's default clothing	This is Jessica's regular clothing, first donned after she vacates the Albert mansion.
	Dancer's costume	This outfit consists of a white bra, and a reddish-orange skirt tied off at the hip.
	Bunny Costume	This outfit appears when Jessica wears the Bunny suit, Bunny ears, and Fishnet stockings at the same time. The result is a black Playboy Bunny outfit. If Jessica has only one or two of the garments equipped, King Trode will demand that the player finish the set on the Battle Records screen.
	Magic bikini	This outfit has low defense but increases Jessica's magic greatly. This outfit is a blue and yellow bikini with a miniskirt-like article of clothing around her waist.
	Dangerous bustier	The only purpose of this outfit is to use it in the Alchemy Pot to make the Divine Bustier. And for a little bit of eye candy. It is black with a open slash in the front which is laced to keep from falling apart. It straps around the back and and the part covering her rear is shaped like a heart.
	Divine bustier	Jessica's best outfit. It increases her evasion and defense greatly. She has a purple, low-cut bustier that is tied off to a choker, both with golden wing decorations. In the middle of the corset is a gold lacing that shows her skin, but can look like a zipper if not examined closely. The back has gold lacing similar to the front. She has a miniskirt attached to the blouse, but most of her legs are covered by white, decorated with purple and gold, tights that are attached to the bustier by a garter. She wears long, white gloves with a similar decoration as her tights. She has wings (strictly for style) on her back and her pigtails are tied with purple hairbands with gold decorations. This whole outfit strongly resembles the Staff of resurrection.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

On April 15, 2011, Jessica began appearing as a special guest at the Quester's Rest in Stornway. This could be downloaded through the DQVC using Nintendo's Wi-Fi channel when it was still available. When spoken to, she will give the Hero different pieces of her outfit if certain conditions are fulfilled.

• Jessica's frock - Received when talking to her.
• Jess's tresses - Received when it is the player's birthday.
• Posh pumps - Received after the inn is fully expanded.

A special Accolade is earned if the Hero wears all of the parts of Jessica's costume. However, it is only possible for a female Hero to earn this Accolade as certain parts of Jessica's costume are female-only.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Jessica appears at Chateau Felix after the issue with Tom and Saber have been wrapped up. She has recently lost her personality and become a docile wallflower that felt homesick and sent word for her mother to rendezvous with her at the zoo. When the Luminary speaks with Rosalind, she explains that this is nothing like the daughter she knows and asks for help in restoring her usual bullheadedness. Rosalind also mentions that she's heard of certain books that can change a person's character, and suggests following any leads on those.

The player is given the option to have Jessica read a copy of The Champion's Code, Guns' n' Buns, and The Girl's Own Annual. The third book is the right one to set her back in her ways, and her mother rewards the Luminary with a Goddess Whip as thanks. Jessica initially thinks her mother is trying to convince her to return home and abandon her revenge binge, but then decides to spend time with her in the chateaux.

"Tee hee hee! You really are a marvel, Mother! I promise I'll never wander off on any silly old adventures again! I couldn't bear to be away from you for even a second!"

—Jessica's new docile personality

"Cor blimey! Mum! Wotchoo doin' 'ere, eh? If yer worried about me avengin' Alistair, don't be—I'm all set to chop 'ooever got 'im clean in two wiv me axe! 'Oo's this bloke you've brought wiv you, anyway? 'E don't look like much. An' wot's 'e got 'is 'air parted like Angelo's for? Don't 'e know not to take fashion tips off that lemon?

'Oo are you? You don't look like much. An' wot've you got yer 'air parted like Angelo's for? Don't you know not to take fashion tips off that lemon? But never mind all that rubbish—I need to get out there an' avenge me bruvver's death! I'm all set to chop 'ooever got 'im clean in two wiv me axe! "

—After being given the champion's code; speaking to Rosalind and then the Luminary directly

"Oh, I'm just fine Mother! But I'm not so sure about you! I mean, what are you wearing!? Wouldn't you feel so much more liberated if you shed a few layers?...Oh! Where did this handsome young man come from? You're lovely, aren't you? Tell me...have you ever had a puff-puff before? "

—After reading GnB, same lines when spoken to directly

"Mother! What are you doing here!? Wait, I know...You're here to tell me to stop thinking about avenging Alistair, aren't you? Well, forget it! I'm not giving up, and I'm not going home with you, and that's the end of it! I will have my revenge! It's my destiny, and no one can stop me! "

—After reading the girl's own annual

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Jessica appears as one of the playable characters in the game. She uses Whips as her weapon of choice.

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Jessica appears as one of the playable characters in the game once again. She uses Whips as her weapon of choice.

Etymology

• Jessica is a female given name of Hebrew origin that means foresighted or to see before.
• Albert is the English derivative of the Germanic Adalbert, which means "noble" as well as "bright" as in cleverness. These meanings reflect Jessica's position in high society and her innate intelligence.

Nomenclature

Language	Translation	Meaning
中文 (繁體)	潔西卡	Jiexika

Gallery

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  Concept art.
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  Expression concepts
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  Tension art.
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  Itadaki Street Portable.
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  Itadaki Street DS.
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  Fortune Street.
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  Dragon Quest Rivals
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  Jessica's outfit.
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  Jessica using her magic to burn down the vines at Trodain Castle.
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  Jessica wearing the hexlet's skirt and hexlet's hat in the 3DS version.
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  Jessica wearing the abiding blazer and scholar's specs in the 3DS version.
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  Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below.
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  Jessica casting Crack on a group of skeletons.
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  Jessica wielding the Plat o' One Tails whip in Dragon Quest Heroes II.

See also

• Evil Jessica