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Maeve is one of the first significant bosses you’ll face in Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. Soon after arriving on Ballymalloy, you’ll meet Maeve and hear the heroic story of her brother, who set out alone to save the town but never returned because others failed to help him. At first, she won’t be upfront about her intentions, but you’ll eventually realize that the monster problems plaguing the town are Maeve’s way of seeking revenge for her brother, making it your job to stop her.
### How to Defeat the Crabble-Rouser
Right after it’s revealed that Maeve is behind everything, you’ll need to fight the Crabble-Rouser. Keep in mind that the statues where you can restore your HP and MP usually appear just before the boss fights, so it’s smart to stop and save there to replenish yourself. Remember, if you lose a boss fight, you’ll have to revert to an earlier save or pay gold to try again, so saving at the right moment saves time and money.
The fight with the Crabble-Rouser is essentially a warm-up but also the main event for this fight. Given how early it is in the game, your party might not be very strong, but luckily, the enemies aren’t too tough either. Here’s the recommended approach:
| Party Member | Priorities |
| — | — |
| Player | Focus on buffing the team and healing when necessary. |
| Maribel | Use Frizz magic to deal damage. |
| Kiefer | Use Flame Slash to attack. |
This battle should go smoothly as long as you buff your defenses and keep healing. You won’t need to use items unless absolutely necessary — just focus on maintaining your team’s health and stats. Maeve’s main attack will usually be Frizz, so defense buffs and healing are key. Watch out for moments when she boosts her defense; during those times, it’s best to heal and strengthen your party until her defense returns to normal.
### How to Defeat Maeve
After defeating Crabble-Rouser, a short cutscene will play, and you’ll be pulled into the fight with Maeve. During this scene, she will change her form, and you’ll gain a new party member to fight alongside you. You won’t be able to control this temporary helper directly, but that’s not a problem in this battle.
At the start, your MP will likely be low, so use any Phials you have to restore your magic power. Once your MP is back, begin attacking. Besides restoring MP, don’t waste healing items, since they shouldn’t be necessary here. Buffs are also not crucial for this fight. Here’s the recommended setup:
| Party Member | Priorities |
| — | — |
| Player | Use regular attacks if you haven’t unlocked Aqua Slash yet. Heal only if someone is low from previous battles. No need to worry about buffs here. |
| Maribel | Use Frizz magic to deal damage. |
| Kiefer | Use Flame Slash to attack. |
Maeve’s attacks are minimal — often, she won’t attack at all, and when she does, her hit will deal only 1 damage. The main goal here is to end the fight quickly. Keep attacking and ignore defenses or buffs, as they aren’t necessary. Once you chip away at her health, she’ll go down swiftly, concluding her storyline and this chapter of your adventure.
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