Summary

Mages are a classic Vocation in theDragon Questseries and in popular fiction. Who doesn’t want to think about having the power of magic fromDragon Quest 3 HD-2D RemaketoHarry Potter? It’s a relatable class in fiction that everyone can get behind.

Mages are strong in the game and they should make the party. However, they come with a price. They don’t have good Defense and their HP is generally low. Goodarmor can fix these problems inDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakethough, so hopefully players can find the right supplies. Gear aside, let’s go through the spells that make Mages the best and rank them based on power and usefulness.

Zoom Mage ability in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake

7Zoom

Fast Travel And Escape Locations

Zoom is a great spell that will allow players tofast travel inDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. The main character can learn Zoom too but it’s always good to have a backup in the party in case there is a death. Mages can perform other beneficial environmental spells too like Tick-Tock which will turn night into day or vice versa. Certain monsters only appear at night and some places change during night as well. Fade is a good spell that can turn the party invisible to sneak past guards too.

6Drain Magic

Absorb MP From An Enemy

No matter whatweapon players equip to a Mage inDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, they are useless without MP. Restoring it is hard in the early hours of the game and the later hours, it’s expensive. That’s why Drain Magic is a good spell to learn.

It will drain a monster of MP and transfer some of it to the caster. It typically won’t restore a lot but it’s a good way to build up MP regardless of how long it takes.

Drain Magic Mage ability in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake

5Kabuff

Boost Party’s Defense

Mages excel at offensive spells but they have some good supportive ones that rival Priests too. Kabuff is a good example that will boost the party’s defenses against physical attacks. It’s a good barrier to pop up in some of the earlierboss battles inDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. Another advantageous supportive spell is Oomph which will increase attack power but just for one character. It’s a solid spell to cast on a physical specialist like a Warrior or a Martial Artist.

4Puff

Turn Into A Dragon

Puff is one of the wilder spells in the game. It will transform the user into a dragon which seems fitting as the series is calledDragon Quest. It’s also something another series took and ran with,Capcom’sBreath of Fire, which heavily features characters transforming into dragons in battle. As forDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, the caster can then breathe fire on enemies to accrue some damage but it does limit what that caster can do until transforming back. It’s a good move to use against bosses and should be held off for common battles.

3Kacrackle

Attack Enemies With Ice Magic

Mages are good with fire and ice magic. Kacrackle is their strongest ice spell which will attack all enemies with a blizzard of razor-sharp icicles. For fire, Kasizz is their strongest group spell which will burn the ground in a line. Both spells will come in handy at different times as some enemies are weaker to fire or ice. Some enemies can even absorb elements, so players should pay attention to what color damage numbers pop up. For example, green numbers are used for healing.

2Kafrizz

Launch A Giant Fireball At One Enemy

Kafrizz is the Mage’s strongest fire spell and it only works on one enemy. The caster will summon up their strength into a single ball that grows and grows until it is ready to launch at an enemy. It’s like Goku summoning a Spirit Bomb inDragon Ball Zexcept it isn’t as epic inDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.

It’s still a fitting description thoughas Akira Toriyamahad a hand in both series. Comparisons aside, Kafrizz is a powerful spell that will help get rid of bosses quickly.

Kabuff Mage ability in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake

1Kaboom

Attack Enemies With Non-Elemental Damage

Kafrizz and Kaboom are basically tied and work better in certain situations. To reiterate, Kafrizz is great to throw at bosses. Kaboom, on the other hand, is a non-elemental spell that can hit every enemy onscreen. Because there are no elements involved, Kaboom can bypass any defense. It works best whengrinding out levels in the field inDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakebut it’s not bad to use in boss battles occasionally too. Some bosses bring minions into their fight or can spawn them, which is the best time to use Kaboom. The fewer enemies players have to deal with, the better.

Puff Mage ability in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake

Kacrackle Mage ability in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake

Kafrizz Mage ability in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake

Kaboom Mage ability in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake

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