Skills (Dragon Quest IX)

Skills in Dragon Quest IX are awarded using a points based system that is tied to character level. As a character gains levels, they may apply a certain number of skill points toward class-specific skills. For full lists of each different skill type, see Lists of skills in Dragon Quest IX.

Earning Skill Points

For each character class, a total of 200 skill points can be earned by growing from level 1 to 99. These points are distributed in a bell curve over the span of levels.

Applying Skill Points

For each class, only a subset of skills are available to be improved using skill points. This means that strategy must be applied in order to maximize the capabilities of a character as they gain levels and change classes.

Classes/Skills Matrix

This table does not include skills which are available to only a single class or the Hero skills.

Class	Sword	Spear	Staff	Knife	Shield	Claws	Whip	Fan	Axe	Hammer	Fisticuffs	Wand	Bow	Boomerang
Warrior	X	X		X	X
Thief	X			X		X					X
Minstrel	X				X		X	X
Priest		X	X		X							X
Martial Artist			X			X		X			X
Mage				X	X		X					X
Gladiator	X								X	X	X
Armamentalist	X				X							X	X
Paladin		X			X					X		X
Ranger					X				X		X		X	X
Sage					X			X				X	X	X
Luminary					X		X	X						X