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|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=つちわらし
|kanji=つちわらし
|romanji=
|romanji={{tt|Tsuchiwarashi|Earth child}}
|old=Troglodyte
|old=Troglodyte
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
|firstappear={{DQ4}}
}}
}}
The '''Lickspittle''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest IV}}.
It is a small brown goblin-like creature.
==Characteristics==
Lickspittles have the appearance of small humanoid creatures with tan skin and a tougher brown hide covering most of their torsos and the tops of their heads. Their eyes are constantly seen shut and they have huge pointy ears and long tongues sticking out of their open mouths. The Lickspittles have wiry limbs and make fast scratching attacks with their sharp claws. Despite their weak appearance, they are capable of calling upon other {{MFamilies}}s to help them overwhelm novice adventurers.
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
{{DQ4Enemy
{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Lickspittle
|name=Lickspittle
|kanji=
|kanji=つちわらし
|romanji=
|romanji=Tsuchiwarashi
|bestiaryNumber=019
|bestiaryNumber=#019
|sprite=[[File:Lickspittle DQIV NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[File:Lickspittle DQIV NES.gif]]
|hp=13
|hp=13
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|gold=10
|gold=10
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Call for help
|skills=Calls for backup (Lickspittle)
|item=[[Medicinal herb]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|item=[[Medicinal herb]]({{fraction|1|64}})
|locations=
|locations=[[Zamoksva]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Taborov]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Vrenor]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Laissez Fayre]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 4}})<br>[[Aubout du Monde]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 4}})<br>[[Gupta Gupha]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 4}})<br>[[Endor]] region ({{DQ4 Chapters 5 & 6}})
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
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|remake-changes=None
|remake-changes=None
}}
}}
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
 
{{Template:Enemy
==={{DQ5}}===
|name = Lickspittle
{{DQ5Enemy
|game = Dragon Quest V
|name=Lickspittle
|console = DS
|kanji=つちわらし
|hp = 22
|romanji=Tsuchiwarashi
|attack = 22
|bestiaryNumber=#013
|defense = 11
|sprite=[[Image:Lickspittle DQV SFC.png]]
|agility = 13
|hp=22
|experience = 8
|mp=0
|gold = 5
|attack=22
|skills =  
|defense=11
|locations=[[Faerie Lae]]<br>[[Dwarf's Den]]
|agility=13
|bestiaryNumber=13
|exp=8
|droppedItem=[[Bamboo spear]]
|gold=5
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=None
|skills=Call for backup. ([[Healslime]])
|item=[[Bamboo lance|Bamboo spear]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Faerie Lea]]<br>[[Dwarf's Den]]
|evasion=0/64
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=20%
|snooze-resist=67%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=67%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|ps2-sprites=[[Image:Lickspittle DQV PS2.png]]
|ds-mobile-sprites=[[Image:Lickspittle.png]]
}}
}}
==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
 
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
==Related enemy==
 
*[[Drooling ghoul]]
==={{DQTact}}===
*[[Frolicker]]
Lickspittle appears as an E-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Undead family]]. It can be recruited from Chapters 2-2, 5-4, 5-5, 14-2, and 14-7 of the main storyline and it can participate in the [[Ghost]] and [[Walking corpse]]'s Battle Roads as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Lickspittle
|kanji=つちわらし
|romanji=Tsuchiwarashi
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Lickspittle.png|225px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>{{Undead}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon E.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=95
|hp=493
|mp=156
|move=2
|attack=213
|defense=196
|agility=131
|wisdom=108
|weight=10
|bskill1=[[Scratch]]
|bskill2=[[Poison Breath]]{{tt|*|Level 16}}
|bskill3='''Talent Blossoming''': [[Venom Breath]]
|askill1=Max {{MP}} +5 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Zap]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Scratch]] Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>{{Poison}} Success Rate +5%
|askill4=[[Woosh]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Scratch]] Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>{{Poison}} Success Rate +5%
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=[[Scratch]] Potency +2%
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''Max {{MP}} +5''': Raises max {{MP}} by 5.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Half Res
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Super Weak
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Immune
|paralysis-resist=Super Weak
|confusion-resist=Half Res
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
 
==Etymology==
The Lickspittle's original English name, Troglodyte, is the name of a prehistoric race of people that supposedly lives in caves or holes. It can also be used as a derogatory term for someone who is reclusive and/or brutish.
:A Lickspittle is slang for a fawning toady or sycophantic person who debases themselves or gives empty flattery for the sake of personal gain.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Famicom Lickspittle.png|Famicom artwork
Famicom Lickspittle.png|{{Famicom}} artwork.
Image:Earthfiend.png|Caravan Heart sprite
DQ V Android Sabrecub And Company.jpg|Lickspittle, along with [[Great sabrecub]] and [[Bona constrictor]] fighting each other in the [[Monster Arena]] from {{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
Image:Lickspittle DQV PS2.png|PS2 model
DQX Tsuchiwarashi.jpg|A Lickspittle in {{X}}.
Image:DQIV Whack.png|[[Kiryl]] casting [[Whack]] on one.
Earthfiend.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
DQIV Whack.png|[[Kiryl]] casting [[Whack]] on one.
DQotS Lickspittle.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Tsuchiwarashi.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Lickspittle.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
*[[Drooling ghoul]]
*[[Frolicker]]


[[Category:Faeries]]
[[Category:Faeries]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Glair de lune]]

Latest revision as of 20:30, 14 March 2025

The Lickspittle is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV.

It is a small brown goblin-like creature.

Characteristics[edit]

Lickspittles have the appearance of small humanoid creatures with tan skin and a tougher brown hide covering most of their torsos and the tops of their heads. Their eyes are constantly seen shut and they have huge pointy ears and long tongues sticking out of their open mouths. The Lickspittles have wiry limbs and make fast scratching attacks with their sharp claws. Despite their weak appearance, they are capable of calling upon other monsters to help them overwhelm novice adventurers.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Lickspittle (つちわらし Tsuchiwarashi)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
Lickspittle DQIV NES.gif
Bestiary No.
#019
Gold
10
HP
13
MP
0
Attack
13
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Calls for backup (Lickspittle)
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb(1⁄64)
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
75%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
0%
Poof resistance
25%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Snooze resistance
75%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Lickspittle.png
Notable Changes
None

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

Lickspittle (つちわらし Tsuchiwarashi)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Lickspittle DQV SFC.png
Bestiary No.
#013
Recruit Rate
N/A
Gold
5
HP
22
MP
0
Attack
22
Defence
11
Agility
13
Evasion
0/64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Call for backup. (Healslime)
Location(s)
Faerie Lea
Dwarf's Den
Item dropped
Bamboo spear1⁄64
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
?
Whack resistance *
0%
Kamikazee resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
20%
Dazzle resistance *
67%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
67%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
PS2 model
Lickspittle DQV PS2.png
DS & Mobile sprite
Lickspittle.png


Dragon Quest X[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit]

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Lickspittle appears as an E-rank monster of the Undead family. It can be recruited from Chapters 2-2, 5-4, 5-5, 14-2, and 14-7 of the main storyline and it can participate in the Ghost and Walking corpse's Battle Roads as a party member.

Lickspittle (つちわらし Tsuchiwarashi)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Lickspittle.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Zombie.png
Undead		 DQTact Rank Icon E.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
95 493 156 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
213 196 131 108 10
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Scratch Poison Breath* Talent Blossoming: Venom Breath
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Max MP +5 / Stats Up Zap Res +25 / Stats Up Scratch Potency +5% / Stats Up
Poison Success Rate +5%
Fourth Fifth
Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Scratch Potency +5% / Stats Up
Poison Success Rate +5%
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Scratch Potency +2% N/a N/a
Perk Details
First
Max MP +5: Raises max MP by 5.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Very Weak Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal 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


Etymology[edit]

The Lickspittle's original English name, Troglodyte, is the name of a prehistoric race of people that supposedly lives in caves or holes. It can also be used as a derogatory term for someone who is reclusive and/or brutish.

A Lickspittle is slang for a fawning toady or sycophantic person who debases themselves or gives empty flattery for the sake of personal gain.

Gallery[edit]

Related monsters[edit]

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