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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Drill sergeant
|title=Drill sergeant
|image=[[File:DQVI Harmour.png|center|250px]]
|image=[[Image:DQIX Harmour.png|center|250px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=フォロッド兵
|kanji=フォロッド兵
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==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The '''Drill sergeant''' saunters into battle glad in impressive and intimidating shining silver and gold armour, armed with a regal looking solid [[Iron shield]] and a massive halberd for hacking at those that come to prove their heroics. The horns of his helm is tipped with a gaudy gleaming gold that's enough to intimidate lesser go-getting adventurers, causing them to step out of battle before it even starts. The '''Drill sergeant''' holds nothing back in battle, violently slashing at foes to deal extra damage and slicing through all enemies with '''[[Harvest Moon]]'''. He's even capable of healing himself up with magic, further prolonging the trail. In the original [[Sony PlayStation]] version, the Falroider simply used the same sprite as a [[Harmour]].
The '''Drill sergeant''' saunters into battle glad in impressive and intimidating shining silver and gold armour, armed with a regal looking solid [[Iron shield]] and a massive halberd for hacking at those that come to prove their heroics. The horns of his helm is tipped with a gaudy gleaming gold that's enough to intimidate lesser go-getting adventurers, causing them to step out of battle before it even starts. The '''Drill sergeant''' holds nothing back in battle, violently slashing at foes with his polearm to deal extra damage. He's even capable of healing himself up with magic, further prolonging the trail. In the original [[Sony PlayStation]] version, the Falroider simply used the same sprite as a [[Harmour]].


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The Drill sergeant uses only physical attacks, stopping occasionally to heal himself when his {{HP}} starts to get low. He will concentrate on a single character and use a vicious slashing attack, which deals more damage than normal.
The Drill sergeant uses only physical attacks, stopping occasionally to heal himself when his {{HP}} starts to get low. He will concentrate on a single character and use a vicious slashing attack, which deals more damage than normal.


{{Maribel}} should use [[Sap]] twice and the rest of the party should attack, stopping only to [[Heal]]. It is also possible to put him to sleep with Maribel's [[Snooze]] spell or stun him by having [[Ruff]] use his Aooo!. This battle shouldn't cause the player much trouble.
{{Maribel}} should use [[Sap]] twice and the rest of the {{Party 7}} should attack, stopping only to [[Heal]]. It is also possible to put him to sleep with {{Maribel}}'s [[Snooze]] spell or stun him by having [[Ruff]] use his Aooo!. This battle shouldn't cause the player much trouble.
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQVII Drill sergeant.png|Boss encounter in the {{3DS}} version.
</gallery></center>


==Related Enemies==
==Related Enemies==
*[[Alarmour]]
*[[Alarmour]]
*[[Bad karmour]]
*[[Brigand]]
*[[Bronson]]
*[[Bronson]]
*[[Charmour]]
*[[Charmour]]
*[[Angel armor|Guardian angel]]
*[[Harmour]]
*[[Harmour]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQVII Drill sergeant.png|Boss encounter in the {{3DS}} version.
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII bosses]]

Latest revision as of 01:46, 3 November 2022

The Drill sergeant is a boss at Faraday Castle in the game Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past.

Characteristics[edit]

The Drill sergeant saunters into battle glad in impressive and intimidating shining silver and gold armour, armed with a regal looking solid Iron shield and a massive halberd for hacking at those that come to prove their heroics. The horns of his helm is tipped with a gaudy gleaming gold that's enough to intimidate lesser go-getting adventurers, causing them to step out of battle before it even starts. The Drill sergeant holds nothing back in battle, violently slashing at foes with his polearm to deal extra damage. He's even capable of healing himself up with magic, further prolonging the trail. In the original Sony PlayStation version, the Falroider simply used the same sprite as a Harmour.


Boss Encounter[edit]

Drill sergeant (フォロッド兵 Foroddo-hei) DQVII Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Evilarmor.gif 370 4 50 32
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
25 160 100 N/a
Bestiary No. Unnumbered boss
Spell(s) Heal
Skill(s) Makes a violent slashing attack (125% damage)
Location(s) Faraday Castle
Item(s) Dropped N/a
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
164 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 *
100% 0% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 50% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
15% 15% 100%
3DS version changes
None



Strategy[edit]

The Drill sergeant uses only physical attacks, stopping occasionally to heal himself when his HP starts to get low. He will concentrate on a single character and use a vicious slashing attack, which deals more damage than normal.

Maribel should use Sap twice and the rest of the party should attack, stopping only to Heal. It is also possible to put him to sleep with Maribel's Snooze spell or stun him by having Ruff use his Aooo!. This battle shouldn't cause the player much trouble.

Gallery[edit]

Related Enemies[edit]