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Gadabout
Dragon Quest III

Gadabout

Uncover the secrets of Dragon Quest III's Gadabout class! Learn about its unique high Luck growth, unpredictable actions, and how it's the only class that can freely change into a Sage.

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Uncover the secrets of Dragon Quest III's Gadabout class! Learn about its unique high Luck growth, unpredictable actions, and how it's the only class that can freely change into a Sage.

Alright, let's talk about the Gadabout in Dragon Quest III. This isn't your typical class; it's actually uncontrollable in battle, meaning the character will just do whatever they feel like doing. Sometimes it's helpful, sometimes it's a total disaster! So, why would you even bother with a Gadabout? Well, it's all about challenging yourself, and more importantly, it's the *only* class that can change into a Sage without needing those tricky 'Words of Wisdom'. This is your golden ticket to having a third Sage in your party if you're aiming for that.

Here's a look at their base stats and how they grow:

Base StatsStrengthAgilityResilienceWisdomLuck
Male436210
Female435310
GrowthLowLowAverageLowHigh

As you can see, their Luck growth is through the roof, which explains their unpredictable nature. Their other stats are pretty average to low, so don't expect them to be your main damage dealer or tank.

Now, the really wild part is their personalities. These can drastically affect what they do, especially when their stats are high in certain areas. It's a bit of a gamble, but it can lead to some interesting outcomes. Here's a breakdown of how stats influence personality chances for males:

MaleHighestSecondStrengthAgilityResilienceWisdomLuckPersonality%Personality%Personality%Personality%Personality%Personality%Personality%
StrengthAny11+Idealist35.29%Meathead35.29%Sore Loser29.41%
Strength≤10YesAcrobat37.50%Clown37.50%Scatterbrain25.00%
Strength≤10YesDaredevil55.56%Thug44.44%
Strength≤10YesLone wolf44.44%Genius33.33%Slippery Devil22.22%
Strength≤10YesEveryman28.57%Narcissist21.43%Crybaby14.29%Daydreamer14.29%Socialite14.29%Spoilt Brat7.14%
AgilityAny12+Acrobat42.86%Bat out of Hell42.86%Daredevil14.29%
AgilityAny7–11Scatterbrain34.78%Acrobat26.09%Sore Loser21.74%Narcissist17.39%
AgilityYes≤6Idealist33.33%Lone Wolf33.33%Thug33.33%
Agility≤6YesYesEveryman34.48%Klutz20.69%Show-Off20.69%Socialite13.79%Crybaby10.34%
Agility≤6YesSlippery Devil50.00%Clown37.50%Contrarian12.50%
ResilienceAny11+Gourmand33.33%Ironclad33.33%Toug Cookie33.33%
ResilienceAny6–10Drudge33.33%Gourmand27.78%Mule22.22%Lothario16.67%
ResilienceYes≤5Thug60.00%Daredevil40.00%
ResilienceYes≤5YesYesClown25.00%Everyman25.00%Lazybones25.00%Daydreamer12.50%Lone Wolf12.50%
WisdomAny10+Wit66.67%Genius33.33%
WisdomAny6–9Clown33.33%Lothario25.00%Slippery Devil25.00%Egghead16.67%
WisdomAny≤5Lazybones22.22%Free Spirit16.67%Spoilt Brat16.67%Everyman11.11%Lone Wolf11.11%
LuckAny9+Lucky Devil100.00%
LuckAny6–8Happy camper36.36%Lout27.27%Lothario18.18%Spoilt Brat18.18%
LuckAny≤5Clown20.69%Lazybones20.69%Lothario20.69%Crybaby13.79%Narcissist10.34%Free Spirit6.90%Socialite6.90%

And here's the same for females:

FemaleHighestSecondStrengthAgilityResilienceWisdomLuckPersonality%Personality%Personality%Personality%Personality%Personality%Personality%
StrengthAny11+Idealist26.09%Meathead26.09%Tomboy26.09%Sore Loser21.74%
Strength≤10YesAcrobat37.50%Clown37.50%Scatterbrain25.00%
Strength≤10YesAmazon40.00%Daredevil33.33%Thug26.67%
Strength≤10YesLone Wolf44.44%Genius33.33%Slippery Devil22.22%
Strength≤10YesEveryman28.57%Narcissist21.43%Crybaby14.29%Daydreamer14.29%Socialite14.29%Spoilt Brat7.14%
AgilityAny12+Acrobat42.86%Bat Out of Hell42.86%Daredevil14.29%
AgilityAny7–11Scatterbrain34.78%Acrobat26.09%Sore Loser21.74%Narcissist17.39%
AgilityYes≤6Idealist25.00%Lone Wolf25.00%Thug25.00%Tomboy25.00%
Agility≤6YesYesEveryman34.48%Klutz20.69%Show-Off20.69%Socialite13.79%Crybaby10.34%
Agility≤6YesSlippery Devil50.00%Clown37.50%Contrarian12.50%
ResilienceAny11+Gourmand33.33%Ironclad33.33%Tough Cookie33.33%
ResilienceAny6–10Drudge40.00%Gourmand33.33%Mule26.67%
ResilienceYes≤5Thug60.00%Daredevil40.00%
ResilienceYes≤5YesYesClown20.00%Everyman20.00%Lazybones20.00%Vamp20.00%Daydreamer10.00%Lone Wolf10.00%
WisdomAny10+Wit66.67%Genius33.33%
WisdomAny6–9Clown30.77%Vamp30.77%Slippery Devil23.08%Egghead15.38%
WisdomAny≤5Lazybones22.22%Free Spirit16.67%Spoilt Brat16.67%Everyman11.11%Lone Wolf11.11%
LuckAny9+Princess100.00%

So, if you're looking for a unique challenge or want that third Sage, the Gadabout is your guy (or gal!). Just be prepared for some chaos in battle!

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