Dragon Quest VIII / Characters
Dragon Quest VIII: Characters and 3DS party unlocks
Compare the original party with Red and Morrie’s added playable roles.
Edition covered
Guides cover Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King on Nintendo 3DS, including visible encounters, instant alchemy and playable Red and Morrie. PS2 balance and features can differ. All pictures are official Nintendo 3DS media, with artwork identified separately.
9 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Playable characters
Availability and narrative roles
Quick notes
- Start with the original four roles. The hero is flexible, Yangus supplies sturdy physical damage, Jessica develops powerful magic and Angelo provides essential healing and support.
- Distinguish the 3DS extra companions. Red and Morrie become playable in the 3DS release.
- Keep support roles when rotating the party. A new attacker is not automatically a replacement for the party’s only reliable healer.
- Separate traveling characters from battle members. King Trode and Princess Medea are central to the journey, but do not occupy ordinary combat slots like the playable heroes.
Useful tip
The screenshot of Red using Fan Dango is explicitly from the 3DS edition.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo: Dragon Quest VIII 3DS features and characters | www.nintendo.com |
| Nintendo: English 3DS manual | csassets.nintendo.com |
| GameFAQs: 3DS characters and abilities | gamefaqs.gamespot.com |
| Dragon Quest Wiki: hero skill trees | dragon-quest.org |