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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined (DQ7)

How to Beat Moostapha

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Moostapha 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.

How to Beat Moostapha

Use Kabuff

Moostapha only uses Physical Attacks, allowing you to easily counter it by casting Kabuff to raise the party's Defence.

Make sure to keep an eye on Kabuff's duration and cast it as needed to keep it active throughout the fight.

How to Learn Kabuff and Effects

Lower Moostapha's Attack

Lower Moostapha's Attack to further reduce the damage it can deal. Use skills like Attack Attacker to deal damage and reduce its Attack in one turn.

If you do not have a party member played as a Warrior or Chevalier, you can instead use other skills that reduce the Attack stat of enemies.

List of All Debuffing Skills

Moostapha Boss Moveset

Moostapha Skills and Abilities

Skill / Ability Effect
Normal Attack Moostapha attack one target, dealing damage.
Muster Strength Moostapha raises its attack for its next skill.
Stomp Moostapha stomps a single target, dealing damage.

Best Vocations to Beat Moostapha

Recommended Character Level and Vocations

Character Level Vocation
Hero Hero 43 Primary:
Warrior Warrior
Secondary:
Gladiator Gladiator
Sir Mervyn Sir Mervyn 43 Primary:
Champion Champion
Secondary:
Gladiator Gladiator
Maribel Maribel 43 Primary:
Mage Mage
Secondary:
Sage Sage
Aishe Aishe 43 Primary:
Priest Priest
Secondary:
Luminary Luminary

Moostapha Boss Information

Moostapha Details

Moostapha Moostapha EXP 6200
Gold 650
Drops None
Locations ()
Description
The despicable demon who drowned the town of Nottagen in darkness, causing no end of pain to its inhabitants and indeed himself—a secret clean freak, he couldn't stand all the mud the worms of woe tracked in.

Fought in Nottagen (Past)

Moostapha can be fought at Nottagen during the Past.

Moostapha is the first boss fought during the Nottagen storyline, followed by the Malign Vine.

Nottagen Walkthrough Guide

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