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{{Monster Infobox
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]{{Wikia}}
|title=Wickerman
|image=[[Image:DQV_Wickerman.png|center|225px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ともしびこぞう
|old=None
|romanji={{tt|Tomoshibi kozō|Torch lad/kid}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest V}}
}}
 
The '''Wickerman''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{DQ5}}.
 
It is an animated candle with a ghastly green flame. Its name is a play on the term "wicker man" and the wicks on top of their head.
 
==Characteristics==
Wickermen are anthropomorphic [[Material family|candles]] made of purple wax that are lit with a green flame on top of their heads. They have a look of mischief on their faces and wield wicked sharp knives in their hands, which they are known to drop after battle. The candles are able to utilize the flame on their head to cast simple fire magic at their opponents.
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Wickerman
|kanji=ともしびこぞう
|romanji=Tomoshibi kozō
|bestiaryNumber=#046
|sprite=[[Image:Lightboy.gif]]
|hp=41
|mp=6
|attack=51
|defense=36
|agility=22
|exp=42
|gold=37
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=Flee
|item=[[Bronze knife]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|locations=[[Whealbrook Adit]] (G2)<br>[[Uptaten Towers]] area (G2)
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=67%
|sizz-resist=67%
|fire-breath-resist=67%
|bang-resist=67%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=20%
|snooze-resist=20%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=20%
|drain-resist=20%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=20%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Wickerman DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[File:Wickerman.png]]
}}
 
==={{DQ7}} {{3DS}}===
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Wickerman
|kanji=ともしびこぞう
|romanji=Tomoshibi kozō
|sprite=
|hp=41
|mp=6
|exp=63
|gold=56
|attack=51
|defense=36
|agility=22
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|16}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #022
|spells=[[Frizz]]
|skills=
|locations=[[DLC Tablet|A Poisonous Party<br>A Beastly Treat<br>Monstrous Menagerie]]
|items=[[Bronze knife]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=60%
|sizz-resist=60%
|bang-resist=60%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=80%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=15%
|drain-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=15%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=15%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=50%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=50%
|army-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Wickerman appears as a C-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Inorganic family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest V}} event. It can be recruited from Upper Level West of the [[Knightmare Towers]] at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline in Chapter 2, Episode 2: We're Here! The wickerman can participate in [[Kon the Knight]] and [[Wax murderer]]'s Battle Roads as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Wickerman
|kanji=ともしびこぞう
|romanji=Tomoshibi kozō
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Wickerman.png|200px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Material.png|48px]]<br>{{Inorganic}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon C.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=105
|hp=538
|mp=196
|move=2
|attack=346
|defense=238
|agility=272
|wisdom=128
|weight=20
|bskill1=[[Sizz]]
|bskill2=[[Smouldering Slash]]{{tt|*|Level 16}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=[[Sizz]]-type Physical Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Woosh]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Smouldering Slash]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Zam]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Smouldering Slash]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=ATK +3
|bperk2=[[Smouldering Slash]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''[[Sizz]]-type Physical Potency +5%''': Raises [[Sizz]]-type physical potency by 5%.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Immune
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Half Res
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Super Weak
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Half Res
|confusion-resist=Super Weak
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
 
==Etymology==
A [[Wikipedia:wicker man|wicker man]] is a giant effigy of a man that was allegedly used by druids of the Celtic people in human and animal sacrifice. They are also used in modern times by neopagans without human or animal sacrifices and burned at festivals and ceremonies.
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQVII Wickerman.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake. ({{3DS}})
DQX Tomoshibi Kozo.jpg|A Wickerman in {{X}}.
DQR Tomoshibi Kozo.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>
 
==Related monsters==
===Similar species===
*[[Apostandle]]
*[[Chocolantern]]
*[[Dark candle]]
*[[Killer torch|Grim candle]]
*[[Torchgan]]
*[[Wax murderer]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII 3DS enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
 
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Latest revision as of 14:33, 28 March 2023

The Wickerman is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride.

It is an animated candle with a ghastly green flame. Its name is a play on the term "wicker man" and the wicks on top of their head.

Characteristics[edit]

Wickermen are anthropomorphic candles made of purple wax that are lit with a green flame on top of their heads. They have a look of mischief on their faces and wield wicked sharp knives in their hands, which they are known to drop after battle. The candles are able to utilize the flame on their head to cast simple fire magic at their opponents.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Wickerman (ともしびこぞう Tomoshibi kozō)DQV Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Lightboy.gif 41 6 51 36
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
22 42 37 N/A
Bestiary No. #046
Spell(s) Frizz
Skill(s) Flee
Location(s) Whealbrook Adit (G2)
Uptaten Towers area (G2)
Item dropped Bronze knife116
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
0/64 67% 67% 67%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
67% 0% 0% 0%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
0% 20% 0% 0%
Poof resistance Poison resistance * Fuddle resistance Snooze resistance *
20% 0% 0% 20%
Dazzle resistance * Sap resistance * Fizzle resistance Stun resistance *
0% 0% 20% 20%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
Wickerman DQV PS2.png Wickerman.png



Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past 3DS[edit]

Wickerman (ともしびこぞう Tomoshibi kozō)
DQ7-PSX-LOGO-ICON.png
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
41 6 51 36
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
22 63 56 116
Bestiary No. DLC #022
Spell(s) Frizz
Skill(s)
Location(s) A Poisonous Party
A Beastly Treat
Monstrous Menagerie
Item(s) Dropped Bronze knife164
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
064 60% 60% 50%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
60% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 15% 0%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
80% 0% 50% 0%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
15% 0% 15% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
15% 0% 0%


Dragon Quest X[edit]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Wickerman appears as a C-rank monster of the Inorganic family as part of the limited Dragon Quest V event. It can be recruited from Upper Level West of the Knightmare Towers at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline in Chapter 2, Episode 2: We're Here! The wickerman can participate in Kon the Knight and Wax murderer's Battle Roads as a party member.

Wickerman (ともしびこぞう Tomoshibi kozō)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Wickerman.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Material.png
Inorganic
DQTact Rank Icon C.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
105 538 196 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
346 238 272 128 20
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Sizz Smouldering Slash* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Sizz-type Physical Potency +5% / Stats Up Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Smouldering Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25 / Stats Up Smouldering Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
ATK +3 Smouldering Slash Potency +2% N/a
Perk Details
First
Sizz-type Physical Potency +5%: Raises Sizz-type physical potency by 5%.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Normal Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Immune Normal Normal Half Res
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Super Weak Normal



Etymology[edit]

A wicker man is a giant effigy of a man that was allegedly used by druids of the Celtic people in human and animal sacrifice. They are also used in modern times by neopagans without human or animal sacrifices and burned at festivals and ceremonies.

Gallery[edit]

Related monsters[edit]

Similar species[edit]