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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Beetleboy
|title=Beetleboy
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Beetleboy.png|200px]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Beetleboy.png|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=かぶとこぞう
|kanji=かぶとこぞう
|romanji=
|romanji={{tt|Kabuto kozō|Helmet kid/lad}}
|firstappear={{DQ8}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
}}
}}
The '''Beetleboy''' is an anthropomorphic rhinoceros beetle first introduce in {{DQ8}}.  
The '''beetleboy''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}.
 
Introduced in {{Dragon Quest VIII}}, it's an anthropomorphic rhinoceros beetle.
 
==Characteristics==
Beetleboys are [[Bug family|insectoid]] warriors with armored black carapaces ready to charge in battle like a raging bull. They have teal colored markings all over their body and wear red handkerchiefs around their necks. They are known for performing charging attacks with their horned heads to knock down novice adventurers. Although the beetles may be tough opponents to those just starting on their journey, they will fall quickly in battle due to their limited HP.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Beetleboy
|kanji=  
|kanji=かぶとこぞう
|romanji=
|romanji=Kabuto kozō
|sprite=
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-17.gif|130px]]
|hp=16
|hp=16
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|defense=36
|defense=36
|agility=16
|agility=16
|bestiaryNumber=17
|bestiaryNumber=#017
|description=Despite their weighty appearance, these insectoid monsters are quite swift. They like to tackle their opponents head-on with the help of their huge horns.
|description=Despite their weighty appearance, these insectoid monsters are quite swift. They like to tackle their opponents head-on with the help of their huge horns.
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Knock Down (stun)
|skills=Lowers his horned head and charges (damage and stun for one turn)
|locations=[[Farebury Region]]
|locations=[[Farebury Region]]<br>[[Alexandria Region]]<br>[[Tower of Alexandra]]<br>[[Kingdom of Trodain]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Leather hat]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Leather hat]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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|remake-changes=
|remake-changes=
}}
}}
===''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''===
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Beetleboy
|name = Beetleboy
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
{{Stub}}
{{DQMJ2monster
==Related monster==
|name = Beetleboy
===Battle beetle===
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Battle beetle
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Battle_Beetle.png|200px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji= アーマービートル
|romanji=
|firstappear={{DQ8}}
}}
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=
|hp=57
|mp=12
|exp=96
|gold=22
|attack=105
|defense=161
|agility=61
|bestiaryNumber=102
|description=The armoured pink carapaces of these insect monsters are highly resistant to physical attacks and spells. Try using magic to lower their defense before attacking.
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|spells=[[Buff]]
|skills=Knock down
|locations=[[Baccarat]]
|items=[[Templar's Equipment#Templar's shield|Templar's shield]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Iron helmet]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=50%
|sizz-resist=50%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=50%
|crack-resist=50%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=50%
|death-resist=50%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=50%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
 
===Beetlebully===
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Beetlebully
|image=[[Image:DQMJ_Beetlebully.png|220px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ヘラクレイザー
|romanji=
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''
}}
The '''Beetlebully''' is a variant exclusive to the ''Joker'' sub-series, in which it is a high-ranking member of the Nature family.
 
===''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Beetlebully
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Nature family | Nature]]
|family = [[Nature family | Nature]]
|rank = S
|rank = B
|description = ''Their huge horns are heralded as the horror of the insect world.''
|size = S
|weapons = Spears, Axes, Hammers, Staves
|weapons = Axes, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Psycho]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Psycho]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to Frizz, Dazzleproof
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Frizz]], Immune to [[Abiliterator]] and Sleep
|skill = [[Bounty Hunter]]
|skill = [[Hive Mind]]
|location = -
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Beetleboy]] x [[Metal king slime]]
|breeding chart = [[Yabby]] x [[Cyber slime]] or [[Dancing flame]]
}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{clear}}


{{Stub}}
==Trivia==
The beetleboy and its variants are based on the [[Wikipedia:Japanese rhinoceros beetle|Japanese rhinoceros beetle]], also known as ''Allomyrina dichotoma''. In Japan, they are also known as ''kabutomushi'' (かぶとむし) due to their horned heads' similarity to a samurai's helmet. Males often fight with each other with their horns over mates and territory.


===Iron rhino===
==Similar species==
{{Monster Infobox
*[[Battle beetle]]
|title=Iron rhino
*[[Beetlebully]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Iron_Rhino.png|200px]]
*[[Iron rhino]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=アイアンダッシュ
|romanji=Iron Dash
|firstappear={{DQ8}}
}}
The '''Iron Rhino''' is a silver variant of the beetleboy, notable for having an excellent level of resistances to nearly all elements and status ailments not entirely dissimilar to the [[Metal Slime]].
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[Image:Iron_rhino.png]]
|hp=48
|mp=0
|exp=138
|gold=68
|attack=123
|defense=255
|agility=107
|bestiaryNumber=146
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|description=A silver beetle-monster. Protected by its iron-hard carapace, it can shatter boulders with a headbutt.
|spells=None
|skills=[[Body Slam]]
|locations=[[Arcadia]] Region
|items=[[Farmer's scythe]] (common)<br>[[Iron helmet]] (rare)
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=50%
|woosh-resist=50%
|crack-resist=50%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=50%
|grapple-resist=25%
|troop-resist=25%
|death-resist=50%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQVIII PS2 Beetleboy.png|
Beetleboy DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model
Image:Beetleboy DQMJ DS.png|
DQMBRV Beetleboy.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in
Image:DQVIII PS2 Battle beetle.png|
DQMBRV Beetleboy1.png
Image:DQVIII PS2 Iron rhino.png|
DQotS Beetleboy.jpg|''Stars'' model
Image:Beetlebully DQMJ DS.png|
DQR Kabuto Kozo.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


{{DQVIII}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[fr:Scarablindé]]

Latest revision as of 09:16, 10 June 2025

The beetleboy is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

Introduced in Dragon Quest VIII, it's an anthropomorphic rhinoceros beetle.

Characteristics[edit]

Beetleboys are insectoid warriors with armored black carapaces ready to charge in battle like a raging bull. They have teal colored markings all over their body and wear red handkerchiefs around their necks. They are known for performing charging attacks with their horned heads to knock down novice adventurers. Although the beetles may be tough opponents to those just starting on their journey, they will fall quickly in battle due to their limited HP.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Beetleboy (かぶとこぞう Kabuto kozō)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
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Bestiary No. Family
#017 Bug
Experience Gold HP MP
12 10 16 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
26 36 16 1⁄64
In-Game Description Despite their weighty appearance, these insectoid monsters are quite swift. They like to tackle their opponents head-on with the help of their huge horns.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Lowers his horned head and charges (damage and stun for one turn)
Location(s) Farebury Region
Alexandria Region
Tower of Alexandra
Kingdom of Trodain
Item(s) Dropped Medicinal herb1⁄32
Leather hat1⁄64
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 50%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 25% 100% 0%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 0% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
25%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Beetleboy
Family Nature
Rank B
Description A natural speedster, this beetle excels in body slams.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Traits Psycho
Resistances Vulnerable to Frizz, Sleepproof
Skill Hive Mind
Location Fert Isle
Breeding chart Scissor beatle x Notso macho


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Beetleboy
Family Nature
Rank B
Size S
Weapons Axes, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Psycho, Crafty Abiliterator
Resistances Vulnerable to Frizz, Immune to Abiliterator and Sleep
Skill Hive Mind
Location -
Breeding chart Yabby x Cyber slime or Dancing flame


Trivia[edit]

The beetleboy and its variants are based on the Japanese rhinoceros beetle, also known as Allomyrina dichotoma. In Japan, they are also known as kabutomushi (かぶとむし) due to their horned heads' similarity to a samurai's helmet. Males often fight with each other with their horns over mates and territory.

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Monsters: Joker model

  • Battle Road Victory cut-in

  • DQMBRV Beetleboy1.png

  • Stars model

  • Rivals card

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