Rab

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) Elanor (daughter) Irwin (son-in-law)
Voice actor	Mugihito (Japanese, Dragon Quest Rivals, XI S) Alex Norton (English)

Rab (ロウ, Rō), also know 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 son and daughter-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

Rab is the former king of Dundrasil, leaving the throne when King Irwin married his daughter Queen Elanore 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 as she lay exhausted in the forest surrounding the castle. Having accompanied her father, King Carnelian, to the king's council earlier that day, she had spent time playing with queen Elanore 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 if over a waterfall 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 int he 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
Level	23	99
HP	164	570
MP	123	660
Strength	44	310
Agility	50	200
Resilience	27	210
Magical Might	92	525
Magical Mending	94	525
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	NA
Dazzle	23	3	Enemy group	NA
Squelch	23	2	One ally	NA
Sap	23	2	One enemy	NA
Crack	23	3	One enemy	NA
Snooze	23	3	Enemy group	NA
Defuddle	23	2	One ally	NA
Insulate	23	4	One ally	NA
Divine Intervention	23	4	One enemy	NA
Deceleratle	23	4	Enemy group	NA
Kasap	23	4	Enemy group	NA
Crackle	23	8	Enemy group	NA
Dedazzle	23	2	One ally	NA
Bounce	23	6	One ally	NA
Midheal	23	6	One ally	NA
Zing	23	12	One ally	NA
Whack	23	5	One enemy	NA
Moreheal	24	12	One ally	NA
Drain Magic	28	0	One enemy	NA
Multiheal	30	32	All allies	NA
Kasnooze	32	8	Enemy group	NA
Zammle	33	9	One enemy	NA
Blunt	34	6	One enemy	NA
Insulatle	40	12	All allies	NA
Kacrack	44	20	All enemies	NA
Fullheal	47	24	One ally	NA
Thwack	49	10	All enemies	NA
Kazam	52	18	One enemy	NA
Kamikazee	53	1	All enemies	NA
Kazing	54	24	One ally	NA

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 paralyze
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	24	16	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
Kazammle	36	42	One enemy	Yes	--	Up to 525~585 darkness damage, high critical hit rate

Dragon Quest Rivals

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

Trivia

• 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.

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  "The grandest master"
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  "The king of the world tree"
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  "The sun king"
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  "The sun lord"