Right at the very beginning of Dragon Quest 3, you’ll be given a personality test to decide upon your stats. Each personality type has different strengths and weaknesses, so leaving it down to chance can cause a lot of issues further down the line. 

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Some personality types are definitely preferable to others in DQ3, with the Vamp personality giving the most evenly balanced stats. However, the Vamp personality type is restricted to female Heroes. 

On the plus side, it is possible to fix your stats using Stat Seeds that are collected as you play, so even if you get a personality type that doesn’t suit your preferred gameplay style, it’s not the end of the world. And if you’re truly unhappy with your given personality, you can also change it using items or accessories. 

All personality test questions in Dragon Quest 3

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There are a total of 49 questions that you can possibly be asked during the personality test, but you’ll only get the chance to answer a small number of them. There are five possible first questions, and depending on how you answer that question, you’ll potentially end up with an entirely different result. 

The questions that you answer will eventually lead to one of eight Final Scenarios, and how you act during those scenarios will dictate which personality you end up with. This all sounds very confusing, but let’s take a closer look. 

In the tables below, the left column will show the question, while the right columns marked “Yes” and “No” will give you the number of the next question that will be asked of you if you answered respectively, eventually leading to a specific scenario:

First questions

#QuestionYesNo1Is life boring?792Do you believe that the sun in the sky above is the king of all nature…?1483Is adventuring a hardship?684Does victory come in battle?1565Do you feel more confident with strong equipment as opposed to taking allies?816

Follow-up questions

#QuestionYesNo6Do you enjoy talking with town people?787You see a cave. Do you have an urge to explore it?1058Do you spend more on weapons than armor?1099Do you help people in trouble?111210Rather than an expensive nearby inn, would you go to a cheap inn that’s far away?141311Do you have trouble sleeping because you are thinking too much?141312Do you prefer the mountains to the sea?311313Do you find boredom annoying?251414Do you dream often?181515Do you prefer magic to a sword?161916Do you wonder what it’s like to fly?172017Do you think birds are free?212218Do you ever dream of being pursued?192519Do you find the company of unfamiliar people tiresome…?202320Do you trust in the words of those who tell fortunes…?212521If you could be reborn, would it be as a prince or a princess?232222Do you find it difficult to turn down others’ requests?282323Are you able to prevent failure from preying on your mind…?244024If your opinion differs from others, would you rather let it go?342525Do you enjoy physical activity?312626Are cats cuter than dogs?272827Is it wrong to be attracted to a friend’s lover?282928Do you get embarrassed by other’s praise?293029Do you worry about what others think of the way you dress?303030Do you enjoy physical activity?Village scenario4031Do little things bother you?323432Do you put your thoughts into action right away?333633Do you have confidence in your beliefs no matter what?Desert scenario3634Do you believe that a promise, once made, can under no circumstances be broken…?353635Do you believe in Gods?Monster scenario 3636Do you get busy with one thing and lose sight of other goals?374837Do you save your favorite food for last?434938Do you daydream to amuse yourself?394039If there were one wish in the world you could have come true, could you say that wish right now?Tower scenario4140Do you have many friends?424141Do you often dwell on the past?434242Are you bothered by gossip?434443Do you think the world has more sadness than happiness?Forest scenario4544If you’re conned, do you share some of the responsibility?Theater scenario4545Do you want to grow up quickly?474646If something is unattainable, do you only want it more?Cave scenario4747If you hold onto a dream long enough, will it come true?Cave scenarioTheater scenario 48Do you hold anything precious?Castle scenario4949Do you trip on a boulder and blame yourself?Castle scenarioCave scenario

All scenarios and possible personalities in Dragon Quest 3

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Once you’ve gone through all of your questions, you’ll end up at a scenario that will decide your personality type from a list of select ones specific to the scenario you end up with. Below, you’ll find all of the scenarios, and what actions you should take in the scenario to get each specific personality type. 

Village scenario

ActionsResulting personalityCheck the dresser and steal the purse before revealing that you stole itShow-OffCheck the dresser, steal the purse, but don’t admit that you didSlippery DevilLeave the village without taking the purseShrinking Violet

Desert scenario

ActionsResulting personalityCarry the brother into townIdealistGive the brother the canteen and head to townDaredevil

Monster scenario

ActionsResulting personalityKill two or less peopleParagonKill three or more people, including childrenEggheadKill three or more people, but not women, old people, or childrenSpoilt BratKill nine or more people, but not the man hiding near the innKlutz

Tower scenario

ActionsResulting personalityJump off the towerDaydreamerGo down using the stairsSocialite

Forest scenario

ActionsResulting personalityPush 0 – 1 rocksLazybonesPush 2 – 5 rocksShow-OffPush 6 – 19 rocksPluggerPush 20 – 39 rocksDrudgePush more than 40 rocksTough Cookie

Theater scenario

ActionsResulting personalityLeave the theaterFree SpiritReply “Yes” to the man who wants to marry PonnyCrybabyReply “No” to the man who wants to marry PonnyLone Wolf“Play Dumb” when responding to the man who wants to marry PonnyLout

Cave scenario

ActionsResulting personalityIgnore the first signNarcissistIgnore the second and further signsSore LoserFollow the signs and go for the treasure chestsScatterbrainFollow the signs and save the ladyStraight ArrowFollow the signs and go up the stairsMule

Castle scenario

ActionsResulting personalityTalk to the chancellor and say “Yes” twiceVampTalk to the chancellor and say “Yes” >“No” >“Yes”WitTalk to the chancellor and say “Yes” > “No” twice > “Yes” ClownTalk to the Chancellor and say “No” >“Yes”WitTalk to the Chancellor and say “No” twiceGood EggLeave the CastleHappy Camper

How to change personality type in Dragon Quest 3

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There are two ways to change your personality type in DQ3, either temporarily or permanently. Named books that are discovered in various locations around the map provide a permanent change to personality, while accessories picked up along the way will change your personality for as long as they are equipped. 

Books that permanently change personality

If you want to change your personality (or another party member’s) using a book, you’ll need to use the book from within your Item Bag. This will consume the book and change your personality to those listed below:

BookResulting personality Look, No Pants!ClownThe Saddest Story Ever ToldCrybabyLeap Before You LookDaredevilThe Eureka MomentGeniusBeing a Better PersonGood EggLoving Living: A Grinner’s GuideHappy CamperDiary of a HardmanMeatheadThe Champion’s GuideParagonPrimm’s PrimerPrincessWould I Lie To You?Slippery DevilFail is a Four-Letter WordSore LoserTears Before BedtimeSpoilt BratThe Girl’s Own AnnualTomboyGuns’n’BunsVamp (Female)Charmer (Male)

Accessories that temporarily change personality

To change a personality type using an accessory, you’ll need to equip it on whoever you want to give a mental transformation to. This can be done through the Equipment menu, and the personality-changing effect will be removed when the accessory is removed. 

Here are all of the accessories that can change personalities and what personality you’ll end up with when they’re equipped:

AccessoryResulting personality Agility RingAcrobatMercury’s BandanaBat Out of HellGold RosaryDaydreamerSkull RingLone WolfHen’s ToothLucky DevilTen Ton ToupeeMuleRestless HeartPluggerRuby WristbandsShow-offSlime EarringsSocialiteTough Guy TattooThugWeightlifter’s BeltTough CookieCower RingWimpScholar’s SpecsWit Post Tag: Dragon Quest 3: 2D-HD Square Enix Destructoid is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy Join The Conversation