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{{Monster Infobox
[[Image:Nature-beetleboy.jpg]] 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.
|title=Beetleboy
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Beetleboy.png|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=かぶとこぞう
|romanji={{tt|Kabuto kozō|Helmet kid/lad}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
}}
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==
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Beetleboy
|kanji=かぶとこぞう
|romanji=Kabuto kozō
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-17.gif|130px]]
|hp=16
|mp=0
|exp=12
|gold=10
|attack=26
|defense=36
|agility=16
|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.
|family=[[Bug family|Bug]]
|spells=None
|skills=Lowers his horned head and charges (damage and stun for one turn)
|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}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=50%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=25%
|death-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=15%
|shock-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Beetleboy
|image = 
|family = [[Nature family | Nature]]
|rank = B
|description = ''A natural speedster, this beetle excels in body slams.''
|weapons = Spears, Axes, Hammers, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Psycho]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to Frizz, Sleepproof
|skill = [[Hive Mind]]
|location = [[Fert Isle]]
|breeding chart = [[Scissor beatle]] x [[Notso macho]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Beetleboy
|image = 
|family = [[Nature family | Nature]]
|rank = B
|size = S
|weapons = Axes, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Psycho]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Frizz]], Immune to [[Abiliterator]] and Sleep
|skill = [[Hive Mind]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Yabby]] x [[Cyber slime]] or [[Dancing flame]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==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.
 
==Similar species==
*[[Battle beetle]]
*[[Beetlebully]]
*[[Iron rhino]]
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Beetleboy DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model
DQMBRV Beetleboy.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in
DQMBRV Beetleboy1.png
DQotS Beetleboy.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQR Kabuto Kozo.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
 
{{DQVIII}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 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 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.

CharacteristicsEdit

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.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

Beetleboy (かぶとこぞう Kabuto kozō)
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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: JokerEdit

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 2Edit

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


TriviaEdit

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 speciesEdit

GalleryEdit

  • Monsters: Joker model

  • Battle Road Victory cut-in

  • Stars model

  • Rivals card

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