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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Jowler
|title=Jowler
|image=[[File:Jowler vintage art.jpg|200px]]
|image=[[File:Jowler vintage art.jpg|275px]]
|caption=
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マムー  
|kanji=マムー  
|romanji=Mamu
|romanji=Mamū
|old=None
|old=None
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
|firstappear={{DQ5}}
}}
}}
The '''Jowler''' is a monster that debuted in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''. It is a green, ape-like oddity with a blue mane running down its back.
The '''Jowler''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, debuting in {{Dragon Quest V}}.
{{Clear}}
 
It is a green, ape-like oddity with a blue mane running down its back.
 
==Characteristics==
Jowlers are great lumbering {{Beast}}s with wrinkled green skin and enormous jaws that walk about on their knuckles like gorillas. They have shaggy blue manes and short horns on their heads and backs. The brutes attack by punching foes with their enormous fists or delivering powerful kicks with their hind legs. As the jowlers have no ability in magic to speak of, they will call for aid from other {{MFamilies}}s to keep them healed in battle.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
{{DQ5Enemy
{{DQ5Enemy
|name=Jowler
|name=Jowler
|kanji=  
|kanji=マムー
|romanji=
|romanji=Mamū
|bestiaryNumber=#115
|bestiaryNumber=#115
|sprite=[[File:Jowler V snes.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Jowler V snes.png]]
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|tameRate=N/A
|tameRate=N/A
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Calls for backup ([[Cureslime]])<br>Kicks character (125% damage)
|skills=Calls for backup.  ([[Cureslime]])<br>Kicks character. (125% damage)
|item=[[Seed of Agility]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|item=[[Seed of agility]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Knick-Knackatory]]<br>Central Continent<br>[[Ancient Ruins]] area (G3)
|locations=[[Knick-knackatory]]<br>Central Continent<br>[[Ancient Ruins]] area (G3)
|evasion=1/64
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=20%
|sizz-resist=20%
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|dazzle-resist=20%
|dazzle-resist=20%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
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{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Jowler
|name=Jowler
|kanji= マムー  
|kanji=マムー
|romanji=
|romanji=Mamū
|bestiaryNumber=#129
|bestiaryNumber=#129
|family=[[Beast family|Beast]]
|family={{Beast}}
|description=Don't make the mistake of overlooking these lumbering, lantern-jawed beasts just because they're cute--they'll clobber you good.  
|description=Don't make the mistake of overlooking these lumbering, lantern-jawed beasts just because they're cute—they'll clobber you good.  
|sprite=[[File:Jowler XI sprite.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Jowler XI sprite.png]]
|hp=456
|hp=456
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|gold=105
|gold=105
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Calls for back-up ([[Medislime]])<br>Hard kick (125% damage)
|skills=Calls for backup. ([[Medislime]])<br>Gives character a good kicking. (125% damage)
|items=[[Magic beast horn]] {{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Spellbound bough]] {{fraction|1|32}}
|items=[[Magic beast horn]] {{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Spellbound bough]] {{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[First forest]], first act<br>[[Insula occidentalis]], first act<br>[[Hekswood]], second act<br>[[Neverglade]], ''S'' edition only
|locations=[[Insula Occidentalis]] (first act)<br>[[The First Forest]] (first act)<br>[[The Hekswood]] (first act)<br>[[Neverglade]] ({{3DS}} and {{Definitive Edition}} only)
|evasion=N/A
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
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|whack-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|poison-resist=-125%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
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{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious jowler
|name=Malicious jowler
|kanji= マムー
|kanji=マムー・邪
|romanji=
|romanji={{tt|Mamū・ja|Mamū・evil}}
|bestiaryNumber=#575
|bestiaryNumber=#575
|family=[[Beast family|Beast]]
|family={{Beast}}
|description=Jowlers who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.  
|description=Jowlers who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.  
|sprite=[[File:Jowler XI sprite.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Jowler XI sprite.png]]
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|gold=414
|gold=414
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Calls for back-up (Malicious [[Elysium bird]])<br>Hard kick (125% damage)
|skills=Calls for backup. (Malicious [[Elysium bird]])<br>Gives character a good kicking. (125% damage)
|items=[[Magic beast horn]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Cumulonimbough]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|items=[[Magic beast horn]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Cumulonimbough]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[First forest]], third act
|locations=[[The First Forest]] (third act)
|evasion=N/A
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=0%
|fire-resist=0%
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|whack-resist=25%
|whack-resist=25%
|poof-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|poison-resist=-125%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
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|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
==={{DQM2R}}===
Jowler appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Beast family]] exclusive to the SP version of the game, released for mobile phones in 2018.
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Jowler
|kanji=マムー
|romanji=Mamū
|icon=[[File:Jowler DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 beast family icon.png|link=Beast family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,410</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>300</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>620</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>540</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>300</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>440</big></big>
|bestiary=#259
|rank=<big><big>'''C'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Strange creatures known for their giant jaws. Don't let their charming countenances disarm you, though - these fiesty fiends pack a serious sucker punch!
|talents=[[Paragon]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Stunner]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Major Downer]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Deadly Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Rando-Muster]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Collective Punishment]] (lv. 60)
|habitat= This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Nardragon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Nardragon]] X [[File:Hellion DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Hellion]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=50%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=-25%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=-25%
|sleep-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|stun-resist=50%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
==Etymology==
The [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/jowl jowl] usually means the jaw or cheek of the subject in question. This same area on the jowler is rather prominent, especially in the remakes where animations accentuate those parts of the {{MFamilies}}.


==Similar species==
==Similar species==
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*[[Prowler jowler]]
*[[Prowler jowler]]


==Etymology==
==Gallery==
The [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/jowl jowl] usually means the jaw or cheek of the subject in question. This same area on the jowler is rather prominent, especially in the remakes where animations accentuate those parts of the monster.
<center><gallery>
Jowler modern.png|Modern artwork.
DQXI Jowler.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious jowler.jpg|A Malicious jowler.
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[fr:Crinocéphale]]

Latest revision as of 23:39, 12 January 2024

The Jowler is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, debuting in Dragon Quest V.

It is a green, ape-like oddity with a blue mane running down its back.

Characteristics[edit]

Jowlers are great lumbering Beasts with wrinkled green skin and enormous jaws that walk about on their knuckles like gorillas. They have shaggy blue manes and short horns on their heads and backs. The brutes attack by punching foes with their enormous fists or delivering powerful kicks with their hind legs. As the jowlers have no ability in magic to speak of, they will call for aid from other monsters to keep them healed in battle.

Appearances[edit]

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

Jowler (マムー Mamū)DQV Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Jowler V snes.png 99 0 105 45
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
51 183 37 N/A
Bestiary No. #115
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Calls for backup. (Cureslime)
Kicks character. (125% damage)
Location(s) Knick-knackatory
Central Continent
Ancient Ruins area (G3)
Item dropped Seed of agility1⁄64
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
1⁄64 0% 20% 20%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
20% 67% 67% 0%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
0% 100% 67% 0%
Poof resistance Poison resistance * Fuddle resistance Snooze resistance *
67% 100% 20% 67%
Dazzle resistance * Sap resistance * Fizzle resistance Stun resistance *
20% 0% 100% 20%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
Jowler DQV PS2.png Jowler V DS.png



Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Jowler (マムー Mamū)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Jowler XI sprite.png 456 18 177
Defense Agility Experience Gold
135 66 678 105
Bestiary no. #129
Family Beast
In-game description Don't make the mistake of overlooking these lumbering, lantern-jawed beasts just because they're cute—they'll clobber you good.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Calls for backup. (Medislime)
Gives character a good kicking. (125% damage)
Location(s) Insula Occidentalis (first act)
The First Forest (first act)
The Hekswood (first act)
Neverglade (3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) dropped Magic beast horn 1⁄16
Spellbound bough 1⁄32
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance *
N/A 0% 0% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
0% 0% 0% -110%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 100% -125%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 25% 0% 0%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
0% 0% 0%



Malicious jowler (マムー・邪 Mamū・ja)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Jowler XI sprite.png 1,046 48 327
Defense Agility Experience Gold
335 145 1,525 414
Bestiary no. #575
Family Beast
In-game description Jowlers who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Calls for backup. (Malicious Elysium bird)
Gives character a good kicking. (125% damage)
Location(s) The First Forest (third act)
Item(s) dropped Magic beast horn1⁄16
Cumulonimbough1⁄32
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance *
N/A 0% 0% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
0% 0% 0% -110%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 25% 100% -125%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 25%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 50% 0% 25%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%


Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

Jowler appears as an A-rank monster of the Beast family exclusive to the SP version of the game, released for mobile phones in 2018.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Jowler (マムー Mamū) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Jowler DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 beast family icon.png 1,410 300
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
620 540 440 300
Bestiary No. #259
Rank C
In-game description Strange creatures known for their giant jaws. Don't let their charming countenances disarm you, though - these fiesty fiends pack a serious sucker punch!
Talents Paragon (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Ultra Crafty Stunner (lv. 1)
Major Downer (lv. 20)
Deadly Touch (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Rando-Muster (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Nardragon DQM3 portrait.png X Hellion DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
50% 0% 50% 25%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% -25% 0% 0%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
0% -25% 50% 25%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
50% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%



Etymology[edit]

The jowl usually means the jaw or cheek of the subject in question. This same area on the jowler is rather prominent, especially in the remakes where animations accentuate those parts of the monster.

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Modern artwork.

  • XI polygon model.

  • A Malicious jowler.

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