Pirate is one of the intermediate vocations available in Dragon Quest VII. Keeping with the title's nautical theme, they embody the ferocity and unpredictability of the seven seas.

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A privateer who's at his best when doing battle on the high seas. A master of both attack and defence. --Description from Dragon Quest VII

Description

The pirate is toughened by the high seas and a life of banditry. The pirate has high agility and has a chance of stealing items from enemies after battle. The pirate combines the skills of a Sailor and a Thief.

Dragon Quest VII

Stat Changes

Statistics Change
Battles to Master 200 (PS1) / 166 (3DS)
Strength +10%
Agility +10%
Resilience +20%
Wisdom -10%
Style Null
Max HP +5%
Max MP -10%
Mastery Bonus +15 Bonus to Agility
  • Pirates become highly resistant to woosh damage as they advance in rank, with the reduction being calculated as rank 1 = 204/256, 2 = 204/256, 3 = 204/256, 4 = 179/256, 5 = 179/256, 6 = 179/256, 7 = 153/256, 8 = 50%

PSX Abilities

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info MP
1 ShipWreck Antidote 1 One Ally Cures one ally of poison 2
2 Barnacle FairWind 20 Self Reflects fire and ice breath once 0
3 Swab Hurricane 50 One group Causes ~60HP in wind damage to one group of enemies 0
4 Cutthroat StepGuard 80 Field Protects the party from swamp and trap damage on the field 2
5 Buccaneer MapMagic 110 Field Makes hidden treasure sparkle on the screen 2
6 Smuggler StrongD 140 Self Reduces damage to 90 percent for one turn 0
7 Marauder CoralRain 170 All Enemies Causes ~90HP damage 8
8 Sea Dog Whirlpool 200 One Group Causes ~140HP in wind damage 12

3DS Abilities

Level Title Learns Battles Needed Target Info 'MP
1 Bilge Rat Squelch 1 One Ally Cures a single ally of the effects of poison. 2
2 Deck Swabber Jolly Rager 16 One Group Summons a staggering storm that smashes into a group of enemies. 0
3 Scurvy Dog Coral Grief 24 All Enemies Whirling swirls of coral-filled water cut into all enemies at once. 8
Backdraft Self Whips up a tailwind that bounces breath attacks back at the enemy. 0
4 Salty Seadog Defending Champion 24 Self Greatly reduces the damage infliced by physical attacks. 0
Thin Air All Enemies Summons a sea of vacuum vortexes to savagely slice into the enemy. 0
5 Buccaneer Kaswoosh 24 One Group A twister that terrorises a group of enemies. 8
Lifeboat All Allies A vestal vessel floats your crew up and out of harm's way. 10
6 Swashbuckler Kamikazee 24 All Enemies Go out with a bang...and have a blast doing it! 1
Oomph One Ally Doubles a single party member's attack power. 6
7 Dread Pirate Maelstrom 24 One Group Whips up a group of enemies into an enormous whirlpool. 12
8 Scourge of the Sea Sword Dance 30 All Enemies Attacks enemies randomly with successive sword slashes. 2

Notable Pirates