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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Cyclown
|title=Cyclown
|image=[[File:Cyclown.png|180px|center]]
|image=[[File:DQIV DS Cyclown.png|285px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=かまいたち
|kanji=かまいたち
|romanji=Kamakitachi
|romanji={{tt|Kamaitachi|Sickle weasel}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
|old=Razor Wind ({{IV}} {{NES}})<br>WindBeast ({{DQM}} and {{DQM2}})
|firstappear={{DQ4}}
}}
}}
The '''cyclown''' (formerly known as '''razor wind''' and '''WindBeast''') is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. It is a blue, clown-like monster whose lower body is perpetually wrapped in a swirling whirlwind.
The '''Cyclown''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, debuting in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. It is a blue, humanish {{Elemental}} whose lower body is perpetually wrapped in a swirling whirlwind.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Cyclowns are blue humanoid creatures with cartoonish faces and two antennae on top of their heads. Their most notable feature is the cyclone that they ride around on, which completely obscures their lower body and allows . They are elemental spirits associated with wind and they attack their foes with [[Wind Sickles|sharp, cutting gales]].
Cyclowns are blue humanoid creatures with cartoonish faces and two antennae on top of their heads. Their most notable feature is the cyclone that they ride around on, which they create with their legs and completely obscures the lower halves of their body. They are elemental spirits associated with wind and they attack their foes with [[Wind Sickles|sharp, cutting gales]]. When a Cyclown is defeated in {{IX}}, their whirlwind will disappear, revealing that their lower bodies are scrawny.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Cyclown
|kanji=かまいたち
|romanji=Kamaitachi
|bestiaryNumber=#035
|sprite=[[File:Cyclown DQIV NES.gif]]
|hp=41
|mp=4
|attack=29
|defense=31
|agility=40
|exp=32
|gold=34
|spells=[[Woosh]]
|skills=None
|item=[[Hunter's bow]]({{fraction|1|32}})
|locations=[[Endor]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}} only)<br>[[Birdsong Tower]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 2, 5 & 6}})<br>[[Porthtrunnel]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})
|evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|frizz-resist=75%
|sizz-resist=75%
|bang-resist=25%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=75%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=25%
|drain-magic-resist=75%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=75%
|remake-sprites=[[File:Cyclown DQIV DS.png]]
|remake-changes=None
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
Although cyclowns do not make an appearance in the game as enemies, an image of a cyclown can be seen at the [[Ancient Fane]] in the PS1 version of the game, representing the element of wind.
Although Cyclowns do not make an appearance in the game as enemies, an image of one can be seen at the [[Ancient Fane]] in the {{PS1}} version of the game, representing the element of wind.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float=
|image=[[Image:DQIX Cyclown.png]]
|name=Cyclown
|name=Cyclown
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|kanji=かまいたち
|console=DS
|romaji=Kamaitachi
|romanji=
|bestiaryNumber=#049
|family={{Elemental}}
|description=Their whipping whirlwinds slice through enemies and stop wind attacks from working.<br><br>They turn heads with their hypnotic hurricanes and tempt people into their wicked world of whirling winds.
|model=[[Image:Cyclown DQIX.png]]
|hp=56
|hp=56
|mp=8
|mp=8
|exp=108
|gold=79
|attack=52
|attack=52
|defense=48
|defence=48
|agility=78
|agility=78
|experience=108
|spells=None
|gold=79
|droppedItem=[[Glass frit]] (common, 1/32)<br>[[Agility ring]] (rare, 1/128)
|skills=[[Wind Sickles]]<br>[[Psych Up]]
|skills=[[Wind Sickles]]<br>[[Psych Up]]
|spells=
|items=[[Glass frit]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Agility ring]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|family=Elemental
|bestiaryNumber=049
|description=Their whipping whirlwinds slice through enemies and stop wind attacks from working.<br><br>They turn heads with their hypnotic hurricanes and tempt people into their wicked world of whirling winds.
|locations=[[Newid Isle]]<br>[[Tower of Trades]]
|locations=[[Newid Isle]]<br>[[Tower of Trades]]
|}}
|fire-resist=-50%
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
|ice-resist=0%
WindBeast is a member of the [[Beast family]]. It learns [[Infernos]], [[Crack|IceBolt]], and [[VacuSlash]] naturally. Any Beast pedigree with a Material mate will create a WindBeast.
|wind-resist=50%
|blast-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|dark-resist=-25%
|light-resist=-25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=75%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=50%
|charm-resist=25%
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
===''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart''===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Cyclown
|kanji=かまいたち
|romanji=Kamaitachi
|bestiaryNumber=#079
|family={{Elemental}} & {{Floating}}
|description=The halves of their bodies concealed by swirling whirlwinds are the subject of much speculation, but they keep them closely under wraps, and are careful to let anyone get a glimpse.
|sprite=[[File:Cyclown XI sprite.png]]
|hp=67
|mp=7
|attack=75
|defense=68
|agility=60
|exp=80
|gold=28
|spells=[[Woosh]]
|skills=[[Wind Sickles]]
|items=[[Glass frit]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Agility ring]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Zwaardsrust Region]] (first act)<br>[[Seas of Erdrea|Inland Sea]] (first act, sea around Nautica/Zwaardsrust)<br>[[Dundrasil Region]] (second act)
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=50%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=-10%
|dark-resist=-10%
|zap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=75%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=0%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
====Malicious====
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious cyclown
|kanji=かまいたち・邪
|romanji={{tt|Kamaitachi・ja|Sickle weasel・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#418
|family={{Elemental}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Cyclowns who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|sprite=[[File:Cyclown XI sprite.png]]
|hp=318
|mp=21
|attack=209
|defense=240
|agility=163
|exp=1,317
|gold=270
|spells=[[Kaswoosh]]
|skills=[[Wind Sickles]]
|items=[[Glass frit]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Agility ring]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Zwaardsrust Region]] (third act)<br>[[The First Forest - Whale Way Station]] (third act)<br>[[Seas of Erdrea|Inland Sea]] (third act)
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=50%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=-10%
|dark-resist=-10%
|zap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=75%
|fuddle-resist=75%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=25%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}


==Etymology==
==={{DQM}}===
The cyclown is based on a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamaitachi kamaitachi], a yōkai, or supernatural creature, from Japanese mythology. It is a mischievous creature, sometimes interpreted as a weasel, that rides on dust devils and is known to cut people with their sickle-like nails. The kamaitachi make frequent appearances in Japanese media, including anime, manga, and video games.
{{DQMEnemy
|name=WindBeast
|kanji=かまいたち
|romanji=Kamaitachi
|sprite=[[File:Wind_beast.png]]
|level=50
|hp=2/5
|mp=2/5
|attack=2/5
|defense=2/5
|wisdom=4/5
|agility=5/5
|family={{Beast}}
|in-game-description=Creates tornadoes with its legs to defend itself
|abilities=[[Woosh|Infernos]], [[Crack|IceBolt]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Goopi's Gate #1]]
|breeding=[[Vampire cat|CatFly]] x [[Bird family]]<br>[[Beast family]] x [[Material family]]
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|fire-breath-resist=None
|bang-resist=None
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=Strong
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Strong
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=None
|whack-resist=Weak
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=None
|paralysis-resist=None
|fuddle-resist=None
|snooze-resist=None
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=Strong
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=None
|stun-resist=Strong
|ban-dance-resist=Strong
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=None
}}


==Related enemies==
==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=WindBeast
|kanji= かまいたち
|romanji=Kamaitachi
|sprite=[[File:Wind_beast.png]]
|level=50
|hp=4/10
|mp=5/10
|attack=4/10
|defense=5/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=5/10
|family={{Beast}}
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[Crack|IceBolt]], [[Woosh|Infernos]], [[Gust Slash|VacuSlash]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Beast family]] x [[Material family]]<br>[[Vampire cat|CatFly]] x [[Bird family]]
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|fire-breath-resist=None
|bang-resist=None
|crack-resist=Weak
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=Strong
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=Strong
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=None
|whack-resist=Weak
|kamikazee-resist=Weak
|poison-resist=None
|paralysis-resist=None
|fuddle-resist=None
|snooze-resist=None
|dazzle-resist=None
|sap-resist=Strong
|decelerate-resist=Strong
|fizzle-resist=None
|stun-resist=Strong
|ban-dance-resist=Strong
|gobstopper-resist=Strong
|curse-resist=None
}}
 
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}
 
 
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]] Professional''===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Cyclown
|kanji=かまいたち
|romanji=Kamaitachi
|icon=[[File:Cyclown DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|link=Nature family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,310</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>570</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>590</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>480</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>430</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>500</big></big>
|bestiary=#148
|rank=<big><big>'''F'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=These wicked wind spirits sport their whirlwinds like work attire. Their greatest desire is to welcome wanderers into their whirling worlds
|talents=[[Woosh Afficionado]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Agility Booster|Agility Booster I]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Woosh Guard]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Wooshmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Insta-Accel]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Woosher]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Snappy Comeback]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Collective Punishment]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= [[Circle of Temper]] - Lower Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]])<br>[[Circle of Fortitude]] - Lower Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Medicinal herb]] (Common)<br>[[Seed of magic]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Bullfinch DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Bullfinch]] X [[File:Winky DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Winky]]
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=-25%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=25%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=25%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=25%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=-25%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Parade]]''===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
A statue of a cyclown is [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|Treasure No. 529]] in the Monster Statues category. It can be found on [[the Paternoggin]] and its base value is 80,000 {{Gold}}.
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A model of a {{MFamilies}} from some faraway world.<ref>[[Nintendo Switch]] and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
Cyclown appeared in the 9th card pack, "Reunion and Oath of Lotozetasia" as a normal {{MFamilies}} common to all leaders. When summoned, it would inflict 1 damage to all other units in the front row.
 
 
==Trivia==
*The cyclown's original Japanese name is [[Wikipedia:Kamaitachi|kamaitachi]], a yōkai (supernatural creature) from Japanese mythology. It is a mischievous creature, sometimes interpreted as a weasel, that rides on dust devils and is known to cut people with their sickle-like nails. The kamaitachi make frequent appearances in Japanese media, including anime, manga, and video games, and they often possess wind manipulation abilities. It also shares a name and origin with the recurring [[Wind Sickles]] skill.
 
==Whirling weirdos==
*[[Spinchilla]]
*[[Spinchilla]]
*[[Whirly girly]]
*[[Whirly girly]]
{{stub}}
 
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Windbeast.png|WindBeast in ''Dragon Warrior Monsters''
Cyclown XI polygon.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
Image:Wind_beast.png|WindBeast in ''Dragon Warrior Monsters 2''
DQXI Malicious cyclown.jpg|A Malicious cyclown.
File:DWM Box.png|The WindBeast seen on the left on the box art for ''Dragon Warrior Monsters''
Cyclown dqm psx.png|{{1·2}} sprite.
File:DQHRS Cyclown.png|Cyclown tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]''
Cyclown caravan.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
DWM_Box (Front Side).png|The WindBeast seen on the left on the box art for {{Dragon Warrior Monsters}}.
DQHRS Cyclown.png|Cyclown tank in {{Rocket Slime}}.
DQotS Cyclown.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Kamaitachi.png|{{Rivals}} card.
Cyclown statue treasures icon.jpg|{{Treasures}} statue icon.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Elementals]]
[[Category:Japanese mythology]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures monster statues]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
 
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