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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined (DQ7)

How to Beat Bronson and the Bristles

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Bronson and the Bristles

Bronson and the Bristles is a boss fight encountered in Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined (DQ7). See how to beat this boss, recommended equipment for the fight, and the boss' information here.

Allblades Arena Bosses
NumptonNumpton's Numpties BronsonBronson and the Bristles
HansHans and the Hands NavaNava's Knaves

How to Beat Bronson and the Bristles

Use Multi-Target Skills

Use AoE on Bronson

Bronson is fought alongside three Drake Slimes, which should be dealt with by making use of Multi-Target Skills.

Maribel has access to skills like Sizzle or Bang which can deal damage to a group of enemies.

List of All Offensive Skills

Recover HP and MP Against Bronson

Once the Fandangos are defeated, start recovering HP and MP for your party while also using skills to damage Bronson.

Use skills like Heal and HP or MP recovery items during your party's turn to be prepared for the next fight after Bronson.

Alltrades Abbey Walkthrough Guide

Conserve HP and MP

Bronson and the Bristles is the second boss fight out of Four consecutive matches, so it is best to be as efficient as possible in terms of HP and MP.

Make use of your characters' skills to Heal and recover MP as needed, so as to not enter the succeeding battles with low HP or MP.

Bronson and the Bristles Boss Moveset

Bronson and the Bristles Skills and Abilities

Skill / Ability Effect
Weapon Slice Bronson Slash
Bronson swings his weapon, dealing damage to the entire party.
Kabuff Bronson Kabuff
Bronson casts Kabuff, increasing his defence slightly.

Best Vocations to Beat Bronson and the Bristles

Recommended Character Level and Vocations

Character Level Vocation
Hero Hero 15
Ocean's Devotion: Each ally will neutralize the next attack that targets them.
Maribel Maribel 15
Mage's Rage: Guarantees that all of the user's spells will land critical hits for a few turns.
Ruff Ruff 15
Born to be Wild: Causes the user to perform two arbitrary actions per turn, before tiring and falling sleep.

List of All Vocations

The Bronson and the Bristles Boss Information

Bronson Details

Bronson Bronson EXP 352
Gold 73
Drops None
Locations
Alltrades Abbey Region (Past)
Tunnel to the Abbey: Allblades Arena (Past)
Description
A combatant confined in the battle arena under Alltrades Abbey. No lover of fighting for its own sake, he takes up his blade with tear in eye to one day reunite with his son.

Fought in the Allblades Arena (Past)

Bronson and the Bristles is the second boss fought out of the four consecutive boss fights in the Allblades Arena.

Zev will join your party temporarily during the Allblades Arena boss fights, which provides you with an additional skill caster to deal damage.

Alltrades Abbey Walkthrough Guide

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DQ7R - Tribulator IconTribulators DQ7R - Golem IconGolem DQ7R - Crabble-Rouser IconCrabble-Rouser
DQ7R - Maeve IconMaeve DQ7R - Glowering Inferno IconGlowering Inferno DQ7R - Hackrobat IconHackrobat
DQ7R - The Tinpot Dictator IconThe Tinpot Dictator DQ7R - Slaughtomaton IconSlaughtomaton DQ7R - Florin IconFlorin
DQ7R - Rashers IconRashers & Stripes NumptonNumpton's Numpties BronsonBronson and the Bristles
HansHans and the Hands NavaNava's Knaves Cardinal SinCardinal Sin

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