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|kanji=アローインプ | |kanji=アローインプ | ||
|romanji={{tt|Arō inpu|Arrow-imp}} | |romanji={{tt|Arō inpu|Arrow-imp}} | ||
|old=Arrop ( | |old=Arrop ({{IV}} {{NES}}) | ||
|firstappear={{ | |firstappear={{DQ4}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Bodkin bowyer''' is a recurring | The '''Bodkin bowyer''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first introduced in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. | ||
These yellow-hooded variants of the [[Bodkin archer]] can rain a flurry of arrows on foes and inflict various [[status effect]]s. | |||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Bodkin bowyers are small [[Humanoid family|goblin]]-like creatures with purple skin that don green robes and yellow hoods instead of the normal brown. Their golden-colored hoods indicate that they are among the strongest of the bodkins, only being surpassed later by the Bodkin bloodbow. They carry brown shortbows and their arrows have yellow fletchings. Their arrows are laced with various toxins that can either put unfortunate adventurers to | Bodkin bowyers are small [[Humanoid family|goblin]]-like creatures with purple skin that don green robes and yellow hoods instead of the normal brown. Their golden-colored hoods indicate that they are among the strongest of the bodkins, only being surpassed later by the [[Bodkin bloodbow]]. | ||
They carry brown shortbows and their arrows have yellow fletchings. Their arrows are laced with various toxins that can either put unfortunate adventurers to {{Sleep}}, or inflict [[Paralysis]], depending on the title, and they also deliver a '''[[Rain of Pain]]''', as well. As a last resort, the Bowyers will call for help from more of their kind to assist them. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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|gold=16 | |gold=16 | ||
|spells=None | |spells=None | ||
|skills=Calls for backup (Bodkin bowyer)<br>[[Sleep Attack]] | |skills=Calls for backup. (Bodkin bowyer)<br>[[Sleep Attack]] | ||
|item=[[Wayfarer's clothes]]({{fraction|1|256}}) | |item=[[Wayfarer's clothes]]({{fraction|1|256}}) | ||
|locations=South of the [[Last Chance Saloon]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>Desert north of [[Bath]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Porthrunnel]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}}) | |locations=South of the [[Last Chance Saloon]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>Desert north of [[Bath]] ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})<br>[[Porthrunnel]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}}) | ||
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|agility=37 | |agility=37 | ||
|bestiaryNumber=#042 | |bestiaryNumber=#042 | ||
|family= | |family={{Humanoid}} | ||
|description=Great archers in spite of their size. Capable of surrounding opponents and unleashing a fusillade of arrows upon them. When trouble beckons, they swiftly call for reinforcements. | |description=Great archers in spite of their size. Capable of surrounding opponents and unleashing a fusillade of arrows upon them. When trouble beckons, they swiftly call for reinforcements. | ||
|spells=None | |spells=None | ||
|skills=Calls for backup (Bodkin bowyer)<br>[[Rain of Pain|Multishot]]<br>[[Sleep Attack]] | |skills=Calls for backup. (Bodkin bowyer)<br>[[Rain of Pain|Multishot]]<br>[[Sleep Attack]] | ||
|locations=[[Kingdom of Ascantha]] ( | |locations=[[Kingdom of Ascantha|Kingdom]] of [[Ascantha]] ([[Day-night cycle|Day only]]).<br>Outside of [[Wisher's Peak]]. | ||
|items=[[Silk robe]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Short bow]]{{fraction|1|256}} | |items=[[Silk robe]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Short bow]]{{fraction|1|256}} | ||
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | |evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | ||
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|bestiaryNumber=#047 | |bestiaryNumber=#047 | ||
|family={{Humanoid}} | |family={{Humanoid}} | ||
|description=These expert archers specialise in trouble travellers with hails of well-aimed arrows.<br><br>The brown hoods of the bodkin bowyers mark them out as master marksmen, mightier than mere bodkin | |description=These expert archers specialise in trouble travellers with hails of well-aimed arrows.<br><br>The brown hoods of the bodkin bowyers mark them out as master marksmen, mightier than mere [[bodkin fletcher]]s. | ||
|model=[[Image:DQIX Bodkin bowyer.png|85px]] | |model=[[Image:DQIX Bodkin bowyer.png|85px]] | ||
|hp=58 | |hp=58 | ||
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|agility=56 | |agility=56 | ||
|spells=None | |spells=None | ||
|skills=[[Rain of Pain]]<br>Calls for backup (Bodkin bowyer)<br>Flees | |skills=[[Rain of Pain]]<br>Calls for backup. (Bodkin bowyer)<br>Flees | ||
|items=[[Leather hat]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Leather cape]]{{fraction|1|64}} | |items=[[Leather hat]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Leather cape]]{{fraction|1|64}} | ||
|locations=[[Newid Isle]] | |locations=[[Newid Isle]] | ||
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==={{DQ10}}=== | ==={{DQ10}}=== | ||
Bodkin bowyers appeared from the beginning of the game. They regained their ability to put enemies to | Bodkin bowyers appeared from the beginning of the game. They regained their ability to put enemies to {{Sleep}} with their [[Sleep Attack|attack]]s, along with being able to unleash a [[Rain of Pain]] and call for backup from more of their kind. | ||
==={{DQ11}}=== | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
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|gold=45 | |gold=45 | ||
|spells=None | |spells=None | ||
|skills=[[Sleep Attack]]<br>Calls for backup (Bodkin bowyer)<br>[[Rain of Pain]] | |skills=[[Sleep Attack]]<br>Calls for backup. (Bodkin bowyer)<br>[[Rain of Pain]] | ||
|items=[[Leather hat]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Leather cape]]{{fraction|1|128}} | |items=[[Leather hat]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Leather cape]]{{fraction|1|128}} | ||
|locations=[[The Hekswood]] ( | |locations=[[The Hekswood]] (First and second acts.) | ||
|evasion=N/a | |evasion=N/a | ||
|fire-resist=0% | |fire-resist=0% | ||
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|elemental-resist=0% | |elemental-resist=0% | ||
}} | }} | ||
====Malicious==== | ====Malicious==== | ||
{{DQ11Enemy | {{DQ11Enemy | ||
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|gold=277 | |gold=277 | ||
|spells=None | |spells=None | ||
|skills=[[Sleep Attack]]<br>Calls for backup (Malicious bodkin bowyer)<br>[[Rain of Pain]] | |skills=[[Sleep Attack]]<br>Calls for backup. (Malicious bodkin bowyer.)<br>[[Rain of Pain]] | ||
|items=[[Leather hat]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Leather cape]]{{fraction|1|128}} | |items=[[Leather hat]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Leather cape]]{{fraction|1|128}} | ||
|locations=[[The Hekswood]] (third act) | |locations=[[The Hekswood]] (third act) | ||
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}} | }} | ||
=== | ==={{DQSwords}}=== | ||
{{Stub}} | {{Stub}} | ||
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==={{DQTact}}=== | ==={{DQTact}}=== | ||
Bodkin bowyer appears as an A-rank | Bodkin bowyer appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Demon family]] as part of the original ''Dragon Quest IV'' event alongside [[Kiryl]] on his banner. It could eventually be scouted from any limited banner, as well. The bodkin bowyer can participate in [[Rashaverak]]'s Battle Road as a party member. | ||
{{DQTactEnemy | {{DQTactEnemy | ||
|name=Bodkin bowyer | |name=Bodkin bowyer | ||
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|romanji=Arō inpu | |romanji=Arō inpu | ||
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Bodkin Bowyer.png|225px]] | |sprite=[[Image:DQT Bodkin Bowyer.png|225px]] | ||
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>Demon | |family=[[Image:Tact Icon Devil.png|48px]]<br>{{Demon}} | ||
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]] | |rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]] | ||
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack | |role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}} | ||
|lvl=130 | |lvl=130 | ||
|hp=977 | |hp=977 | ||
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|bskill2=[[Power Blow]]{{tt|*|Level 24}} | |bskill2=[[Power Blow]]{{tt|*|Level 24}} | ||
|bskill3=[[Thundershower]]{{tt|*|Level 44}} | |bskill3=[[Thundershower]]{{tt|*|Level 44}} | ||
|askill1=Zap-Type Physical Potency +10% / Stats Up | |askill1=[[Zap]]-Type Physical Potency +10%/Stats Up | ||
|askill2=Crack Res +25 / Stats Up | |askill2=[[Crack]] Res +25/Stats Up | ||
|askill3=Thundershower Potency +5% / Stats Up | |askill3=[[Thundershower]] Potency +5%/Stats Up | ||
|askill4=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up | |askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25/Stats Up | ||
|askill5=Thundershower Potency +5% / Stats Up | |askill5=[[Thundershower]] Potency +5%/Stats Up | ||
|lperk1=Raises physical potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it. | |lperk1=Raises physical potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it. | ||
|bperk1=ATK +10 | |bperk1={{ATK}} +10 | ||
|bperk2=AGL +15 | |bperk2={{AGL}} +15 | ||
|bperk3=Thundershower Potency +2% | |bperk3=Thundershower Potency +2% | ||
|aperk1='''Zap-Type Physical Potency +10%''': Raises [[Zap]]-type physical potency by 10%. | |aperk1='''[[Zap]]-Type Physical Potency +10%''': Raises [[Zap]]-type physical potency by 10%. | ||
|frizz-resist=Normal | |frizz-resist=Normal | ||
|sizz-resist=Half Res | |sizz-resist=Half Res | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* A ''[[Wiktionary:bodkin|bodkin]]'' is a small, blunt needle with a large eye used to punch through cloth and leather. In terms of archery, it means the archer is using less than ideal ammunition. | *A ''[[Wiktionary:bodkin|bodkin]]'' is a small, blunt needle with a large eye used to punch through cloth and leather. In terms of archery, it means the archer is using less than ideal ammunition. | ||
** A ''bowyer'' is an older occupational term that refers to one who crafts bows. | **A ''bowyer'' is an older occupational term that refers to one who crafts bows. | ||
==Related | ==Related {{Monster}}s== | ||
===Similar Species=== | ===Similar Species=== | ||
*[[Bodkin archer]] | *[[Bodkin archer]] | ||
*[[Bodkin fletcher]] | *[[Bodkin fletcher]] | ||
*[[Bodkin bloodbow]] | *[[Bodkin bloodbow]] | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<center><gallery> | |||
Bodkin_Bowyer Famicom.png|{{Famicom}} art. | |||
DQIV Arrow Imp Card.jpg|{{Dragon Quest IV}} Trading Card. | |||
DQX Arrow imp.jpg|A Bowkin bowyer in {{X}}. | |||
DQXI Bodkin bowyer.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model. | |||
DQXI Malicious bodkin bowyer.jpg|A Malicious bodkin bowyer | |||
DQS Bodkin bowyer.jpg|{{Stars}} model. | |||
DQR Arrow Imp.png|{{Rivals}} card. | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
Revision as of 01:27, 24 June 2024
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Bodkin bowyer | |
Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | アローインプ |
| Romaji | Arō inpu |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen |
| Old localization | Arrop (IV NES) |
The Bodkin bowyer is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest IV.
These yellow-hooded variants of the Bodkin archer can rain a flurry of arrows on foes and inflict various status effects.
Characteristics
Bodkin bowyers are small goblin-like creatures with purple skin that don green robes and yellow hoods instead of the normal brown. Their golden-colored hoods indicate that they are among the strongest of the bodkins, only being surpassed later by the Bodkin bloodbow.
They carry brown shortbows and their arrows have yellow fletchings. Their arrows are laced with various toxins that can either put unfortunate adventurers to Sleep, or inflict Paralysis, depending on the title, and they also deliver a Rain of Pain, as well. As a last resort, the Bowyers will call for help from more of their kind to assist them.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
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| Bestiary No. | Family | |||||
| #042 | Humanoid | |||||
| Experience | Gold | HP | MP | |||
| 43 | 17 | 48 | 255 | |||
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Evasion | |||
| 46 | 36 | 37 | 0⁄64 | |||
| In-Game Description | Great archers in spite of their size. Capable of surrounding opponents and unleashing a fusillade of arrows upon them. When trouble beckons, they swiftly call for reinforcements. |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Calls for backup. (Bodkin bowyer) Multishot Sleep Attack |
| Location(s) | Kingdom of Ascantha (Day only). Outside of Wisher's Peak. |
| Item(s) Dropped | Silk robe1⁄16 Short bow1⁄256 |
| Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice breath Resistance * |
Woosh Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| Ban Dance Resistance | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 15% | 100% | 50% |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Snooze resistance * | Stun Resistance * |
| 15% | 100% | 15% | 15% |
| Sap Resistance * | |||
| 0% | |||
| Army Resistance * | |||
| 0% | |||
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Dragon Quest X
Bodkin bowyers appeared from the beginning of the game. They regained their ability to put enemies to Sleep with their attacks, along with being able to unleash a Rain of Pain and call for backup from more of their kind.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Malicious
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors
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Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
| Model | Experience | Gold | Marked Version? |
| 54 | 44g | Yes |
| List No. | #061 |
| Field Notes | Evil elfin fiends who wield a bow and arrow better than any other breed of bodkin. Only those who have reached the apex of archery are allowed to wear the yellow hood of the bodkin bower. |
| Location(s) | Battle of the Great Divide (N) Battle of the Great Divide (S) |
| Item(s) Dropped | Birdsong nectar Nectar |
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Tact
Bodkin bowyer appears as an A-rank monster of the Demon family as part of the original Dragon Quest IV event alongside Kiryl on his banner. It could eventually be scouted from any limited banner, as well. The bodkin bowyer can participate in Rashaverak's Battle Road as a party member.
| Family | Rank | Role | ||
Demon |
Attack |
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 130 | 977 | 328 | 2 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 531 | 235 | 461 | 163 | 35 |
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Attack Prep | Power Blow* | Thundershower* | ||
| First | Second | Third |
| Zap-Type Physical Potency +10%/Stats Up | Crack Res +25/Stats Up | Thundershower Potency +5%/Stats Up |
| Fourth | Fifth | |
| Sizz Res +25/Stats Up | Thundershower Potency +5%/Stats Up | |
| First | |
| Raises physical potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it. | |
| First | Second | Third |
| ATK +10 | AGL +15 | Thundershower Potency +2% |
| First | |
| Zap-Type Physical Potency +10%: Raises Zap-type physical potency by 10%. | |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | |
| Normal | Half Res | Half Res | Very Weak | |
| Bang Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Zam Resistance * | Snooze Resistance | |
| Normal | Normal | Very Weak | Half Res | |
| Poison Resistance | Physical Lock Resistance | Spell Lock Resistance | Martial Lock Resistance | |
| Normal | Normal | Normal | Super Weak | |
| Breath Lock Resistance | Hobble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | |
| Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | |
| Curse Resistance | Paralysis Resistance | Confusion Resistance | Charm Resistance | |
| Immune | Super Weak | Half Res | Normal |
In Other Languages
Trivia
- A bodkin is a small, blunt needle with a large eye used to punch through cloth and leather. In terms of archery, it means the archer is using less than ideal ammunition.
- A bowyer is an older occupational term that refers to one who crafts bows.
Related Monsters
Similar Species
Gallery
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- Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies
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