Monsters are the backbone of your treasure-hunting team, each bringing unique Fortes and combat roles. Understanding these is key to building an effective party:

- Launch: (e.g., Slime, Dracky) Allows you to reach high ledges and platforms. Essential for vertical exploration.
- Glide: (e.g., Dracky, Fright Knight) Enables you to float across wide gaps. Crucial for horizontal traversal.
- Sprint: (e.g., Great Sabrecat, Bunicorn) Provides a burst of speed, useful for crossing collapsing bridges, evading enemies, or reaching distant points quickly.
- Stealth: (e.g., Shadow, Ghost) Allows you to sneak past enemies undetected or through narrow passages.
- Scan: (e.g., Golem, Stone Golem) Reveals hidden items or weak points in the environment.
- Dig: (e.g., Dracky, Slime) While all monsters can assist with digging, some are more efficient.
In combat, monsters generally fall into roles like 'Attacker' (high damage), 'Defender' (high HP/defense, taunts enemies), or 'Support' (heals or buffs allies). Aim for a balanced party that covers various Fortes and combat roles for maximum versatility.
Compare monster roles & fortes inDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince