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How to Beat Smothers

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

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How to Beat Smothers

Fought Only Using Sir Mervyn

Smothers is fought using only Sir Mervyn, so make sure to use his skills efficiently.

Cycle between offensive and healing skills to keep Sir Mervyn healthy, and easily clear the boss fight.

Sir Mervyn Best Vocations and Build

Smothers Boss Moveset

Smothers Skills and Abilities

Skill / Ability Effect
Normal Attack Smothers attack one target, dealing damage.
Kerfrizz Smothers casts Kerfrizz, dealing damage to the entire party.

Best Vocations to Beat Smothers

Recommended Character Level and Vocations

Character Level Vocation
Sir Mervyn Sir Mervyn 34 Primary:
Gladiator Gladiator
Secondary:
Paladin Paladin

Smothers Boss Information

Smothers Details

Smothers Smothers EXP 9400
Gold 1323
Drops
Mercury Mercury's Bandana
Locations ()
Description
Beyond delighted to have been entrusted by his master with such a momentous duty, this chimaerical cur attempted to snuff out Buccanham's Guiding Light.

Fought in Malign Shrine (Past)

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