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Best Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince

Genes are everything!

One of the things that makes a monster good in Dragon Quest Monsters is their Traits. Here’s a list of the best ones in The Dark Prince.

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Must have Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince

Traits are unique to a monsters’ species. They usually dictate the best talents you can give them. For example, Jester Slime has a trait called “Major Downer,” which adds an additional debuff if it lowers the stat of any enemy.

That said, here’s a list of a couple of Traits I found extremely useful in the game.

TraitDescription
Meister TraitsIncreases the potency of a specific pool of magic attacks (e.g. Bang, Crack) and decreases MP consumption for them
Ultra Crafty TraitsIncreases the potency of whatever element or debuff it's attached to
Crafty DevilMakes it easier to inflict any status ailment
Bigger UpperExtends the duration of skills that raise stats. In addition, randomly grants invincibility, the ability to reflect spells or breath attacks, or raises evasion
Major DownerExtends the duration of skills that lower stats. In addition, randonmy prevents breath attacks, critical hits, and the casting of magic. Can also bedazzle the enemy.
Metal SkinReduces damage received by 1/3 but doubles MP consumption
Slick SkinSometimes causes direct attacks to miss
Supreme SidestepperMakes it much easier to avoid enemy attacks
Tactical TrooperSometimes allows the monster to perform two actions in a row
Tactical CommanderLets the monster perform two actions in a row
Tactical TitanLets the monster perform two to three actions in a row
Insult to InjuryIncreases DMG to enemies with status ailments
Stunning SkinSometimes stuns an enemy that physically attacks it (good with the Selflessness skill)
Naked AmbitionSometimes increases critical hits if no accessory is equipped
EchonomistSometimes casts the same spell twice
Critical SensationMakes it much easier to land critical hits
Critical MastermindMakes it much easier to land critical spells
Little MenaceIncreases DMG against small (S) monsters
Strong StarterIncreases DMG up to Round 3 but lowers it after that (good in PvP)
Last GaspAutomatically revives a single ally once per battle
Deadly TouchRegular attacks sometimes instantly kills the enemy

Related: Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince Synthesis Guide [All Special Synthesis Combinations]

How to find monsters with specific Traits in The Dark Prince

In order to know which monster(s) have the Trait you need to filter them using your Monsterpedia. Follow the below steps:

1. Open Settings.

2. Go to Adventure Journal and select Monsterpedia.

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3. Open filters. Set the Trait to your chosen one.

Again, these Traits are useless without the correct Talent, so be sure you’re giving your monsters the right ones.

For more help with Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, take a look at All Mini Medal Locations in Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince here at Pro Game Guides.


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Bianca Versoza
Bianca has over three years of experience in gaming journalism, specializing in anything remotely turn-based and strategic, like Pokémon, Final Fantasy, and Honkai: Star Rail. She's a huge fan of Square Enix, RPGs, party games, and visual novels, but will play anything with a banger OST. She's a proud early bird.