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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Cumulus vex
|title=Cumulus vex
|image=
|image=[[Image:DQIX Cumulus Vex.png|center]]
|caption=
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=
|kanji=ヘルクラウダー
|romanji=
|romanji={{tt|Heru kuraudā|Hell clouder}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}
|old=HellCloud ({{VII}} {{PS1}})
}}
}}


The '''cumulus vex''' (formerly '''HellCloud''') is a boss is the game ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'' and a regular enemy in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''.
The '''Cumulus Vex''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing as a boss in {{Dragon Quest VII}}. It is a king of the skies whose body is made up of clouds.
 
==Characteristics==
Cumulus vex has the appearance of an old wizard whose body and clothes are completely composed of [[Elemental family|golden clouds]]. It has solid green eyes, pointed ears, and a long majestic beard that reaches down to its feet. On top of its head, it has two long strands of "hair" that stick up like horns while the rest seems to blend in with the billowing robes it is wearing. Its hands have three digits each and the bottom of its body is surrounded by grey stormclouds. It is a fearsome enemy to face in battle, calling upon razor-sharp blasts of wind that rip apart its enemies and overwhelming the unprepared with sheer numbers due to its ability to call upon '''[[Sky fry|Sky fries]]''' to aid it in battle. In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and Reimagined versions of ''VII'', it speaks in wind-based puns. Although the Cumulus vex was a boss in its first appearance, it went on to become a regular enemy when it reappeared in {{IX}}. According to its description in ''IX'', cumulus vexes may actually be a genetic mutation of the [[Freezing fog]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
|float=
|name=Cumulus vex
|image=[[Image:hellcloudvii.PNG|150 px]]
|kanji= ヘルクラウダー
|name=HellCloud
|romanji=Heru kuraudā
|game=Dragon Quest VII
|sprite=[[Image:Hellcloudvii.PNG]]
|console=PSX
|hp=3,080
|romanji=
|mp=0
|hp=3000
|exp=2,160
|mp=255
|attack=
|defense=
|agility=
|experience=2160
|gold=604
|gold=604
|droppedItem=
|attack=185
|skills=Call For Help ([[BabyCloud]]) <br> Two Turns <br> Vacuum <br> Windbeast
|defense=91
|spells=
|agility=96
|family=Elemental
|tameRate=N/a
|bestiaryNumber=291
|bestiaryNumber=#291
|captureRate=
|spells=None
|description=
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Wind Sickles]]<br>[[Thin Air]]<br>Call for backup ([[Sky fry]])
|locations=Lefa Shrine
|locations=[[Sanctum of the Cirrus]]
|}}
|items=N/a
|evasion={{fraction|2|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=100%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=50%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=100%
|remake-changes=
}}*[[Floating "family"|Floating-type]]


==Strategy==
====Stategy====
The HellCloud is a tough boss. He can attack twice in one round. The HellCloud can use wind based attack like Vacuum, that hits all of the party for about ~60HP, and Windbeast, that hits one party member for ~80HP. He can also summon BabyClouds that make this fight more difficult.  
The Cumulus vex is a tough boss, being able to act twice in a single turn. It uses wind-based attacks like [[Thin Air]], that hits all of the party for about 60 points of damage, and [[Wind Sickles]], that hits one {{Party 7}} member for 80 damage (~100 in the 3DS version). Its ability to summon multiple [[Sky fry|Sky fries]] makes the battle more difficult. Thankfully, the sky fries can be put to [[Sleep (status)|sleep]], have their spells sealed away, or [[Confusion|confused]] to take them out of the action.


Attacks that hit more than one enemy are a help. The Flame Boomerang that can be bought in [[Gorges]] is also helpful because it hits all enemies with decreasing damage. The Boom spell is effective as well. However, Howl and Stampede doesn't work on the Hellcloud. Physical attackers should focus their attacks on the HellCloud or use Sword Dance. Magic uses should heal, buff the party, and use group spells on the BabyClouds or spells that attack all enemies.
Attacks that hit more than one enemy are very helpful. Although it is expensive, the [[Flametang boomerang]] that can be purchased in [[Aeolus Vale]] will likely be the strongest weapon acquirable at that point that can hit all enemies. [[Boom]] is effective as well. Unfortunately, [[Ruff]]'s [[Call of the Wild]] and the [[Shepherd]]'s [[Lambpede]] are completely useless in the battle. Physical attackers should focus their attacks on the Cumulus vex or use [[Sword Dance]]. Spellcasters should keep the party healed, cast [[Kabuff]] and [[Oomph]] when necessary, and use group attack spells to defeat the [[Sky fry|Sky fries]]. [[Magic Barrier]] can also be cast to help protect the party, but in the 3DS version, it no longer reduces the damage taken from its wind attacks.


Make sure that you keep your party's health is above ~80HP and that you are sufficiently buffed to achieve victory.
Make sure that you keep your party's health is above 100 HP and that you are sufficiently buffed to achieve victory.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float=
|name=Cumulus vex
|image=[[Image:|200px]]
|kanji=ヘルクラウダー
|name=Cumulus Vex
|romaji=Heru kuraudā
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|bestiaryNumber=#190
|console=DS
|family={{Elemental}}
|romanji=
|description=These kings among clouds rule the skies of hell, and can channel the power of lightning into a Weakening Wave.<br><br>These {{MFamilies}}s may be the result of a mutation in the misty genes of the [[freezing fog]].
|model=[[Image:DQIX Cumulus vex.png]]
|hp=268
|hp=268
|mp=40
|mp=40
|exp=2,300
|gold=178
|attack=169
|attack=169
|defense=246
|defence=246
|agility=161
|agility=161
|experience=1400
|spells=None
|gold=144
|skills=[[Terrible Lightning]]<br>[[Weakening Wave]]
|droppedItem=[[Thunderball]] (common, 1/16)<br>[[Seed of sorcery]] (rare, 1/256)
|items=[[Thunderball]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Seed of sorcery]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|skills=Lightning<br>[[Weakening Wave]]
|locations=[[Realm of the Mighty]]<br>[[Tower of Nod]]<br>{{Grotto}} (Ice, rank 6-7, Cave, rank 7)
|spells=
|fire-resist=0%
|family=Elemental
|ice-resist=0%
|bestiaryNumber=190
|wind-resist=50%
|description=These kings among clouds rule the skies of hell, and can channel the power of lightning into a Weakening Wave.<br><br>These monsters may be the result of a mutation in the misty genes of the freezing fog.
|blast-resist=50%
|locations=[[Realm of the Mighty]]<br>[[Tower of Nod]]<br>[[Grotto]]
|rock-resist=50%
|}}
|dark-resist=0%
|light-resist=-100%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=75%
|snooze-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=50%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
Cumulus vex is set to be a boss for the first time since its debut, appearing from late April onwards. Prior to its official appearance in the game, it appeared on the Judgement tarot card alongside the Sky Fries.
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Cumulus vex appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Material family|Inorganic family]] as part of the ''Dragon Quest VII'' event. It will join the player in Chapter 4, Episode 4 of the event quests, entitled The Cumulus Vex and it stars in its own Battle Road. Cumulus vex can be fully awakened by completing the [[Cathedral of Blight]] stages based on the Howling Cave at any difficulty.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Cumulus Vex
|kanji=ヘルクラウダー
|romanji={{tt|Hell Clouder|heru kuraudā}}
|sprite= [[Image:DQT_CumulusVex.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Material.png|48px]]<br>{{Inorganic}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact SupportType.png|48px]]<br>Support
|lvl=130
|hp=1,107
|mp=440
|move=2-3
|attack=311
|defense=301
|agility=388
|wisdom=208
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Invigorate]]
|bskill2=[[Thin Air Blast]]{{tt|*|Level 16}}
|bskill3=[[Healing Wave]]{{tt|*|Level 44}}
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Healing Wave Recovery +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=Zam Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Healing Wave Recovery +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1='''Inorganic Martial Potency +10%''': Raises inorganic martial potency of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1= Max HP +20
|bperk2= AGL +15
|bperk3= Healing Wave Recovery +2%
|aperk1= '''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist= Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Half Res
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Super Weak
|martial-seal-resist=Half Res
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Super Weak
}}
 
==Trivia==
* Cumulus vex is named after [[Wikipedia:Cumulus cloud|cumulus cloud]]s, a type of cloud with a puffy white base that often leads to other types of clouds due to several factors and the English verb ''vex'', which means to annoy or irritate.


==Related Monsters==
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
*[[BabyCloud]]
*[[Sky fry]]
*[[CloudKing]]
*[[Fire fry]]
*[[FireCloud]]
*[[SeaGrudge]]
*[[Cumulus rex]]
*[[Cumulus rex]]
*[[Cumulus hex]]
*[[Cumulus hex]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQVII HellClouder.png|Boss encounter in the {{3DS}} version of ''VII''.
DQT Hell Clouder.png|The cumulus vex in {{Tact}}.
DQW Hell Clouder.jpg|Cumulus vex in {{Walk}}.
</gallery></center>
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