Best Starting Party Members in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

In Dragon Quest 3 Remake, the makeup of your party will have a considerable impact on overall gameplay. While returning players may feel confident in selecting members for themselves, players new to the game or the Dragon Quest series may have a hard time deciding whether to use the members automatically assigned to their party or not. This guide will show players how to create the best starting party in Dragon Quest 3 Remake, and how to use them effectively.

How to Make the Best Starting Party For New Players – Dragon Quest 3

Those players that are new to the Dragon Quest series, and Dragon Quest 3 Remake, will have a lot to learn when they first begin the game. It is for this reason that the best starting party for new players will be the party automatically assigned to you at Patty’s Party Planning Place in Aliahan. When you go to hire your party, you will be assigned the following members:

Each class has an important role to play in creating the perfect balance between members. If you’d like to experiment with different party makeups from the start, we will discuss that below. Here, we will look at what makes this the best starting party in Dragon Quest 3 Remake.

Understanding Party Synergy in Dragon Quest 3 Remake:

The reason why the members automatically assigned to you are the best starting party has to do not only with the way they work together, but in the way they teach you to use the party as a team. One of the most important aspects of combat in Dragon Quest 3 Remake is learning how to control all team members as a cohesive unit.

First, let’s look at the Hero. This is “your character” in DQIII Remake. The Hero is meant to be a well-rounded leader, and has access to the most varied set of Spells and Abilities. Over the course of the game, the Hero will collect some spells and abilities from nearly every class in Dragon Quest 3 Remake. They are not meant to be a one-person wrecking ball, and while they may be far more powerful in the early-game, they will come to rely heavily on their party members as the game progresses.

Pairing the Hero with a Mage makes perfect sense, and is the only member of the party that we never switched out for another class. The Mage has access to the most powerful spells in DQIII Remake.

Magic is extremely important in combat, as many of the game’s strongest enemies will be weak to some form of magic attack, and the Mage is the best option in these situations. The Mage also has the ability to transform into the much more powerful Sage later in the game.

The Priest will be extremely important for new players, as they possess the most potent healing spells. They also have access to a wide variety of buffs and debuffs that can make a big difference if players choose to utilize them. While they are not necessary for the long haul, all new players should take advantage of the Priest class.

Finally, the Warrior is a master of pure physical combat. In the early-game, you will need a member other than the Hero who acts as a tank, and the Warrior fills this role perfectly. Because the Mage and Priest have low HP, you may find yourself closing out fights with just the Hero and the Warrior. Once the Hero has leveled up past level 5, they can protect the other members, and the Warrior can be the first to go.

Changing Party Members in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

If you wish to experiment with other starting party members, we have two recommendations. However, your best bet is to try one of them at a time, switching them out for the Warrior. The Mage and Priest have far too much utility for new players. However, if you absolutely want to go for a no-magic combat team, switch out the Mage and Warrior, and use the Priest just for healing.

See our guide on recruiting new members in Dragon Quest 3 Remake for a complete rundown on how to switch out unwanted party members.

Using the Thief:

The first and best alternate starting party member is the Thief. This is the only option we would seriously consider for new players as an alternate for the Warrior. The Thief can steal items from enemies, is capable of sneaking up and recruiting scared monsters for the Monster Arena, and will eventually learn an ability that tells you exactly how much treasure is left in your present area.

The Thief is also able to use the Boomerang and Whip weapons, which are great for crowd control, especially once leveled-up.

Using the Martial-Artist:

The Martial Artist class is a possible replacement for the Warrior, mostly because it is the most comparable. These hand-to-hand specialists are capable of dealing extremely high damage to single enemies, and gain HP fast when leveling up. However, over time, the Thief has more wide-ranging utility, and would be our final recommendation for an alternate starting party member.