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|kanji=かれくさネズミ
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|romaji={{tt|Karekusa nezumi|Dry grass mouse}}
|romaji={{tt|Karekusa nezumi|Dry grass mouse}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
|firstappear={{DQ11}}
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The '''Haystack needler''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''. It is a small mouse-like creature wielding a sharp sewing needle.
The '''Haystack needler''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest XI}}.
 
It is a small mouse-like creature wielding a sharp sewing needle.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Haystack needlers are diminutive [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] creatures with brown cotton fluff balls like dry straw on their bodies. Along with the sharp needles they use as weapons, this variety of needlers have bolstered their offensive capabilities by hurling small bombs at their enemies. They have light grey skin, a maroon grass skirt, brown shoes, and a brown leather mask with eyes shaped like buttons. The needlers have two fluff balls coming out of the tops of their masks and fluff on their chins in the shape of a beard, as well as a fluffy tail.
Haystack needlers are diminutive {{Humanoid}} creatures with brown cotton fluff balls like dry straw on their bodies. Along with the sharp needles they use as weapons, this variety of [[needler]]s have bolstered their offensive capabilities by hurling small bombs at their enemies. They have light grey skin, a maroon grass skirt, brown shoes, and a brown leather mask with eyes shaped like buttons. The needlers have two fluff balls coming out of the tops of their masks and fluff on their chins in the shape of a beard, as well as a fluffy tail.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Haystack needler
|name=Haystack needler
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|gold=23
|gold=23
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Throws a bomb (~30 damage to a party member)<br>[[Sultry Dance]]<br>Flee
|skills=Throws a bomb. (~30 damage to a {{Party 11}} member.)<br>[[Sultry Dance]]<br>Flee
|items=[[Lambswool]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Lambswool]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Gallopolis Region|Gallopolis Region - Celestial Sands]] (first act)<br>[[The Cryptic Crypt]] (second act)
|locations=[[Gallopolis Region|Gallopolis Region - Celestial Sands]] (first act)<br>[[The Cryptic Crypt]] (second act)
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|gold=256
|gold=256
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Throws a bomb (~200 damage to a party member)<br>[[Sultry Dance]]<br>Flee
|skills=Throws a bomb. (~200 damage to a {{Party 11}} member.)<br>[[Sultry Dance]]<br>Flee
|items=[[Lambswool]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Lambswool]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Rockbomb shard]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Gallopolis Region]] (third act, day only)<br>[[The Hotto Steppe]] (third act, 3DS version only)
|locations=[[Gallopolis Region]] (third act, day only)<br>[[The Hotto Steppe]] (third act, 3DS version only)
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
==={{DQM3D}}===
Haystack needler appears as an E-rank monster of the [[Beast family]] exclusive to the SP version of the game.
Haystack needler appears as an E-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Beast family]] exclusive to the SP version of the game.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key]]''===
==={{DQM2R}}===
Haystack needler appears once again as the same rank and family in the SP version.
Haystack needler appears once again as the same rank and family in the SP version.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The haystack needler's name is based on the English idiom "[[Wiktionary:needle in a haystack|like finding a needle in a haystack]]", which means something that is difficult or impossible to locate or something that is needlessly complex.
The Haystack needler's name is based on the English idiom "[[Wiktionary:needle in a haystack|like finding a needle in a haystack]]", which means something that is difficult or impossible to locate or something that is needlessly complex.


==Related monsters==
==Related {{MFamilies}}s==
*[[Needler]]
*[[Needler]]
*[[Pine needler]]
*[[Pine needler]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQXI Haystack needler.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
DQXI Haystack needler.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Malicious haystack needler.jpg|A malicious haystack needler
DQXI Malicious haystack needler.jpg|A Malicious haystack needler.
DQR Karakusa Nezumi.png|''Rivals'' card
DQR Karakusa Nezumi.png|{{Rivals}} card.
Eraser 0020 Haystack Needler.jpg|A haystack needler in ''Keshi Keshi''
Eraser 0020 Haystack Needler.jpg|A Haystack needler in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


Latest revision as of 04:20, 9 January 2024

The Haystack needler is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest XI.

It is a small mouse-like creature wielding a sharp sewing needle.

Characteristics[edit]

Haystack needlers are diminutive Humanoid creatures with brown cotton fluff balls like dry straw on their bodies. Along with the sharp needles they use as weapons, this variety of needlers have bolstered their offensive capabilities by hurling small bombs at their enemies. They have light grey skin, a maroon grass skirt, brown shoes, and a brown leather mask with eyes shaped like buttons. The needlers have two fluff balls coming out of the tops of their masks and fluff on their chins in the shape of a beard, as well as a fluffy tail.

Appearances[edit]

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

Haystack needler (かれくさネズミ Karekusa nezumi)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Haystack needler XI sprite.png 39 12 46
Defense Agility Experience Gold
44 45 50 23
Bestiary no. #053
Family Humanoid
In-game description These dapper dancers are said to have the deftest steps in the business, and spend their days sashaying across the sands with friends and family.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Throws a bomb. (~30 damage to a party member.)
Sultry Dance
Flee
Location(s) Gallopolis Region - Celestial Sands (first act)
The Cryptic Crypt (second act)
Item(s) dropped Lambswool1⁄32
Rockbomb shard1⁄256
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance *
N/a -110% -110% -110%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
-110% -110% -110% -110%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 50% 0%
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% 0% 0% 0%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
0% 0% 0%



Malicious haystack needler (かれくさネズミ・邪 Karekusa nezumi・ja)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Haystack needler XI sprite.png 439 18 310
Defense Agility Experience Gold
276 206 1,172 256
Bestiary no. #588
Family Humanoid
In-game description Haystack needlers who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Throws a bomb. (~200 damage to a party member.)
Sultry Dance
Flee
Location(s) Gallopolis Region (third act, day only)
The Hotto Steppe (third act, 3DS version only)
Item(s) dropped Lambswool1⁄32
Rockbomb shard1⁄128
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance *
N/a -110% -110% -110%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
-110% -110% -110% -110%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 0%
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%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]

Haystack needler appears as an E-rank monster of the Beast family exclusive to the SP version of the game.

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

Haystack needler appears once again as the same rank and family in the SP version.

Etymology[edit]

The Haystack needler's name is based on the English idiom "like finding a needle in a haystack", which means something that is difficult or impossible to locate or something that is needlessly complex.

Related monsters[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • XI polygon model.

  • A Malicious haystack needler.

  • Rivals card.

  • A Haystack needler in Keshi Keshi.

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