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Personality typeis an extremely important character trait inDragon Quest 3 Remake. While many new players will simply assume the personality type assigned to your character has no real meaning, this would be incorrect, and will likely cause them to miss one ofDQIII Remake’s most important character building mechanics. This guide will show playershow personality type works inDragon Quest 3 Remake, andhow to change them.
Personality Type, Explained – Dragon Quest 3 Remake
Opening Personality Test:
Very early inDragon Quest 3 Remake,players will be asked a series of seemingly innocuous questions that seem to probe for certainpersonality traits. Those players new toDragon Quest 3will likely assume that, like most games with similar mechanics, the questions will have no real impact on their playthrough. Longtime fans of the series will know that this is a big mistake.
In fact, the opening quiz is an extremely complexpersonality test, which assigns your character a personality type based on the answers you have given. There are a massive range of possible personalities inDragon Quest 3 Remake, and yours will determine how your player develops over the course of the game.
Luckily, there is a way to both temporarily and permanently change personality type, which we will explain in detail below.
Personality and Stats:
While there aren’t many personalities that are flat-out detrimental to your character, there are many that are nowhere near as beneficial as the best personality types, and therefore result in your player developing far slower than they should have.
The best personality types, likeVamp, Genius, Wit,andLucky Devil,all increase special stats extremely quickly, without slowing the increase of any others. Which personality you go for will depend on your playstyle, as well as whether you’re creating the Hero protagonist, or new party member.
Party Member Personalities:
When yourecruit new party members inDragon Quest 3 Remake,they will be randomly assigned a personality type. You can change their personality type through the methods that will be listed in the next section.
How to Change Personality Type in Dragon Quest 3 Remake
There are several reasons why you may wish to change personality type inDragon Quest 3 Remake.When you discover your new party members' personalities don’t match their vocation, you’ll likely want to begin looking for something better.
When you reach the point that you begin utilizingDragon Quest 3 Remake’s vocation changing mechanic for your party, you’ll likely want to change their personality type to fit their new class.
Whatever the reason, there are two key methods forchanging personality type inDragon Quest 3 Remake:
How to Find and Use Accessories to Change Personality Type:
Accessories can be acquired through a variety of methods inDragon Quest 3 Remake.First and foremost, they can be found at merchants throughout the game world. Any time you enter a new town or settlement, check all item dealers, weapon merchants, and anyone else selling gear and equipment. The rarest items will be harder to come by this way, but the rarest items aren’t always what you’ll need.
The next most common method of obtaining the accessories you’ll need is throughtreasureandstealing.If you are looking for accessories to help switch personality types, consider recruiting a thief. They will not only steal items during enemy encounters, they will also learn theNose for Treasureability, which reveals how much treasure can be found in your immediate vicinity.
When you find an accessory that provides a desired personality type, make sure toequipit in themain accessory slot.The sub-accessory slot will not impart any personality-altering effects on the character.
Accessories are often the best route for changing the protagonist’s personality type, as they can be easily removed if you do not like the results.
How to Find and Use Books to Change Personality Type:
Booksare almost exclusively found in the variousbookshelvesof the game world. There are exceptions to this rule, as they can sometimes be stolen from enemies, or given as rewards. There is even the odd chest or drawer that may contain them. But, more often than not, they will be found on bookshelves.
Any time you enter a room inDragon Quest 3 Remake,make sure to thoroughly examine it for bookshelves. They will not always be lined up along the rear walls. Make sure to slowly walk along the edge of every wall in the room, looking for the tell-taleinteractprompt. Not all books will contain personality changes, but the vast majority of them do.
Make sure you are absolutely certain you wish to change personality types permanently before reading a book. If you can, use a new save slot to back up your file before reading the book. If you have the opportunity to use an accessory to try the personality type temporarily first, take it. New personalities can drastically affect the way your stats increase when leveling up, so make certain you’re absolutely sure before taking the plunge.
How to View All Personality Types in Dragon Quest 3 Remake
If you would like to know which personality type you should aim for, take the time to read the full list in the game’sTraveller’s Tips. To find this section, follow these steps:
