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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|name=Headhunter
|name=Headhunter
|image=[[image:DQVIII_Headhunter.png|250px|center]]
|image=[[image:DQVIII_Headhunter.png|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=くびかりぞく
|kanji=くびかりぞく
|romanji=Kubikarizoku
|romanji={{tt|Kubikarizoku|Headhunting tribe}}
|firstappear= ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest II}}
|old=Hunter (DQII (NES, GBC), DQVII)
|old=Hunter (''II'' NES and ''VII'' PS1)
}}
}}
A '''Headhunter''' is a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. They are wild, leaping humanoids that wield their weapons with reckless abandon.
The '''Headhunter''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest II}}. They are wild, leaping [[Humanoid family|humanoids]] that wield their weapons with reckless abandon.


==Description==
==Description==
The Headhunter is a palette swap of the [[Berserker]] and, as such, acts in the same way. Headhunters are green humanoids with wild blond hair and a set of jagged fangs lining their mouths. They wield small hatchets and shields and they wear blue tunics and sandals with a purple cape. They also wear silver circlets around their head decorated with a blue gem. Headhunters attack wildly in combat, swinging their axes in quick succession to overwhelm their enemies. When they originally appeared, headhunters had a completely black head, but starting with ''Dragon Quest VIII'', they now have green heads like the rest of their bodies, possibly to avoid any unfortunate resemblance to real-world blackface.
Headhunters are green humanoid monsters with wild blond hair and a set of jagged fangs lining their mouths. They wield small hatchets and shields and wear blue tunics and sandals with a purple cape. They also wear silver circlets around their head decorated with a blue gem. Headhunters attack wildly in combat, swinging their axes in quick succession to overwhelm their enemies. The headhunters did not carry shields with them until remake versions of ''II''. When they originally appeared, headhunters had a completely black head, but ''VIII'' introduced a design where the monsters have green heads like the rest of their bodies, possibly to avoid any unfortunate resemblance to real-world blackface. Their original design still makes in appearance in some modern games such as ''X'' and ''Stars''.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQ2}}===
{{DQ2Enemy
{{DQ2Enemy
|name=Headhunter
|name=Headhunter
|kanji=くびかりぞく  
|kanji=くびかりぞく  
|romanji=kubikarizoku
|romanji=Kubikarizoku
|nes-sprite=
|nes-sprite=[[Image:Hunter DQII NES.png|55px]]
|nes-hp=65
|nes-hp=65
|nes-mp=
|nes-mp=0
|nes-exp=67
|nes-exp=67
|nes-gold=45
|nes-gold=45
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|nes-defense=25
|nes-defense=25
|nes-agility=70
|nes-agility=70
|nes-spells=
|nes-spells=None
|nes-locations=[[Slewse]] region <br> [[Tower of the Moon]] <br> [[Rendarak Plateau]]
|nes-locations=[[Slewse|Tuhn]] region<br>[[Tower of the Moon]]<br>[[Rendarak]] Plateau
|nes-item=[[Iron lance]]
|nes-item=[[Iron lance]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|nes-evasion=
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|nes-fire-resist=
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|nes-dazzle-resist=
|nes-dazzle-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|nes-snooze-resist=
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|3|7}}
|nes-thwack-resist=
|nes-thwack-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|nes-fizzle-resist=
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist=
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|remake-sprites=
|remake-sprites=[[Image:Hunter DQII SFC.png|55px]][[Image:Hunter DQII GBC.png|55px]][[Image:Headhunter DQII iOS.png|55px]][[Image:Berserker Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|55px]]
|remake-hp=65
|remake-hp=65
|remake-mp=
|remake-mp=0
|remake-exp=77
|remake-exp=77
|remake-gold=97
|remake-gold=97
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|remake-defense=25
|remake-defense=25
|remake-agility=57
|remake-agility=57
|remake-spells=
|remake-spells=Flees
|remake-locations=[[Slewse]] region <br> [[Tower of the Moon]]
|remake-locations=[[Slewse]] region<br>[[Tower of the Moon]]
|remake-item=[[Iron lance]] (1/16)
|remake-item=[[Iron lance]]{{fraction|1|16}}
|remake-evasion=
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|remake-fire-resist=
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-dazzle-resist=
|remake-dazzle-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist=
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-thwack-resist=
|remake-thwack-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|remake-fizzle-resist=
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-kasap-resist=
|remake-kasap-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Headhunter
|name=Headhunter
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|hp=48
|hp=48
|mp=0
|mp=0
|exp=21 (PSX)<br>32 (3DS)
|exp=21 ({{PSX}})<br>32 ({{3DS}})
|gold=10 (PSX)<br>15 (3DS)
|gold=10 ({{PSX}})<br>15 ({{3DS}})
|attack=54
|attack=54
|defense=40
|defense=40
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|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Flails its weapon about fiercely (125% damage)
|skills=Flails its weapon about fiercely (125% damage)
|locations=[[Roamer Encampment]] Region (past)<br>[[Poolside Cave]] (past)<br>[[Al-Balad]] (past)
|locations=[[Roamer Encampment]] region (past)<br>[[Poolside Cave]] (past)<br>[[Al-Balad]] region (past)
|items=[[Oaken club]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Oaken club]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Headhunter
|kanji=  
|kanji= くびかりぞく
|romanji=
|romanji=Kubikarizoku
|sprite=
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Headhunter.png]]
|hp=54
|hp=54
|mp=0
|mp=0
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|defense=53
|defense=53
|agility=43
|agility=43
|bestiaryNumber=58
|bestiaryNumber=#058
|family=[[Humanoid family|Humanoid]]
|family={{Humanoid}}
|description=Known for their jumping ability, these monsters wait for the best opportunity to attack their enemies. Watch out for their vicious slashes and formidable defense abilities.
|description=Known for their jumping ability, these monsters wait for the best opportunity to attack their enemies. Watch out for their vicious slashes and formidable defence abilities.
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Attack while defending<br> Uses [[Medicinal Herb]]s
|skills=Attacks while defending<br>Uses [[Medicinal herb]]s
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Scale shield]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Medicinal herb]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Scale shield]]{{fraction|1|64}}
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
Reappearing from the game's 3.3 version onwards, they are more stronger than in previous titles, being able to go on a rampage, cast [[Kazam]], and use a [[Double-Edged Slash]].
Headhunters began appearing in the game starting with Version 3.3, this time stronger than in previous titles. They can swing about their weapons with reckless abandon to damage characters in the surrounding area, use [[Helm Splitter]], cast [[Kazam]], and are able to land [[desperate attack]]s.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===


==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Headhunter
|name = Headhunter
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Demon family | Demon]]
|family = {{Demon}}
|rank = D
|rank = D
|description = ''These hyperactive hooligans often hyperbolise about how many heads they've hunted.''
|description = ''These hyperactive hooligans often hyperbolise about how many heads they've hunted.''
|weapons = Spears, Axes, Hammers, Staves
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Hammer}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Metal Beater]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Metal Beater]]
|resistances = Whackproof
|resistances = [[Whack]]proof
|skill = [[Berserker]], [[Attack Boost]]
|skill = [[Berserker]], [[Attack Boost]]
|location = [[Celeste Isle]]
|location = [[Celeste Isle]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Headhunter
|name = Headhunter
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Demon family | Demon]]
|family = {{Demon}}
|rank = E
|rank = E
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Axes, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|weapons = Axes, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Metal Beater]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Metal Beater]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Sap]], Immune to [[Whack]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Sap]], Immune to [[Whack]]
|skill = [[Berserker (skill) | Berserker]]
|skill = [[Berserker (skill)|Berserker]]
|location = [[Treepidation]] (night)
|location = [[Treepidation]] (night)
|breeding chart = [[Frogface]] x [[Rockbomb]] or [[Dracky]]
|breeding chart = [[Frogface]] x [[Rockbomb]] or [[Dracky]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2|Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro]]''===
==={{DQRivals}}===
Headhunter first appeared in the second card pack, "Roar of Unleashed Power" as a rare card exclusive for [[Warrior]] leaders.
* A second card known as the Robbing headhunter appeared in the ten card pack, "Frontier of Creation and Destruction" as a normal card exclusive for [[Priest]] leaders.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Bárbaro decapitador|es-meaning=Spanish for "barbarian decapitator".
|fr=Chasseur de têtes|fr-meaning=French for "headhunter".
|de=Kopfjäger|de-meaning=German for "headhunter".
|it=Cacciateste|it-meaning=Italian for "headhunter".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQVIII PS2 Headhunter.png|
DQX Kubikarizoku.jpg|A headhunter in ''X''
Image:Headhunter DQMJ DS.png|
Headhunter DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' sprite
DQotS Headhunter.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQR Kubikarizoku.png|''Rivals'' card
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Related Monster==
==Similar species==
*[[Berserker]]
*[[Berserker]]
*[[Pilferer]]
*[[Pilferer]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 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 Builders 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Scanner enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[fr:Chasseur de têtes]]

Latest revision as of 01:08, 24 September 2024

The Headhunter is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest II. They are wild, leaping humanoids that wield their weapons with reckless abandon.

Description[edit]

Headhunters are green humanoid monsters with wild blond hair and a set of jagged fangs lining their mouths. They wield small hatchets and shields and wear blue tunics and sandals with a purple cape. They also wear silver circlets around their head decorated with a blue gem. Headhunters attack wildly in combat, swinging their axes in quick succession to overwhelm their enemies. The headhunters did not carry shields with them until remake versions of II. When they originally appeared, headhunters had a completely black head, but VIII introduced a design where the monsters have green heads like the rest of their bodies, possibly to avoid any unfortunate resemblance to real-world blackface. Their original design still makes in appearance in some modern games such as X and Stars.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

Headhunter (くびかりぞく Kubikarizoku)DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Hunter DQII NES.png 65 0 82
Defense Agility Experience Gold
25 70 67 45
Abilities None
Location(s) Tuhn region
Tower of the Moon
Rendarak Plateau
Item Dropped Iron lance1⁄16
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
1⁄64 1⁄7 1⁄7 3⁄7
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
2⁄7 7⁄7 1⁄7
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Attack
Hunter DQII SFC.pngHunter DQII GBC.pngHeadhunter DQII iOS.pngBerserker Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png 65 0 82
Defense Agility Experience Gold
25 57 77 97
Abilities Flees
Location(s) Slewse region
Tower of the Moon
Item Dropped Iron lance1⁄16
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
1⁄64 0⁄7 1⁄7 0⁄7
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
1⁄7 7⁄7 0⁄7



Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Headhunter (くびかりぞく Kubikarizoku) DQVII Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
DQVII Headhunter.png 48 0 54 40
Agility Experience Gold Recruit Rate
33 21 (PSX)
32 (3DS)		 10 (PSX)
15 (3DS)		 1⁄32
Bestiary No. #032
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Flails its weapon about fiercely (125% damage)
Location(s) Roamer Encampment region (past)
Poolside Cave (past)
Al-Balad region (past)
Item(s) Dropped Oaken club1⁄128
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
1⁄64 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 *
0% 0% 100% 15%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance *
90% 100% 15% 100%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance* Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
15% 50% 0% 15%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
15% 0% 0%
3DS version changes
None



Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Headhunter (くびかりぞく Kubikarizoku)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Headhunter.png 54 0 56
Defense Agility Experience Gold
53 43 62 18
Bestiary no. #058
Family Humanoid
In-game description Known for their jumping ability, these monsters wait for the best opportunity to attack their enemies. Watch out for their vicious slashes and formidable defence abilities.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Attacks while defending
Uses Medicinal herbs
Location(s) Pickham Region
Item(s) dropped Medicinal herb1⁄8
Scale shield1⁄64
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
1⁄64 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 25%
Woosh Resistance * Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
25% 25% 25% 100%
Whack Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance
15% 100% 15% 100%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance *
50% 15% 50% 50%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
15% 15% 25%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest X[edit]

Headhunters began appearing in the game starting with Version 3.3, this time stronger than in previous titles. They can swing about their weapons with reckless abandon to damage characters in the surrounding area, use Helm Splitter, cast Kazam, and are able to land desperate attacks.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Headhunter
Family Demon
Rank D
Description These hyperactive hooligans often hyperbolise about how many heads they've hunted.
Weapons Spears, Axes, Hammers, Staves
Traits Metal Beater
Resistances Whackproof
Skill Berserker, Attack Boost
Location Celeste Isle
Breeding chart Dancing devil x Jumping jackal


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Headhunter
Family Demon
Rank E
Size S
Weapons Axes, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Metal Beater
Resistances Vulnerable to Sap, Immune to Whack
Skill Berserker
Location Treepidation (night)
Breeding chart Frogface x Rockbomb or Dracky


Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Headhunter first appeared in the second card pack, "Roar of Unleashed Power" as a rare card exclusive for Warrior leaders.

  • A second card known as the Robbing headhunter appeared in the ten card pack, "Frontier of Creation and Destruction" as a normal card exclusive for Priest leaders.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolBárbaro decapitadorSpanish for "barbarian decapitator".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisChasseur de têtesFrench for "headhunter".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschKopfjägerGerman for "headhunter".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoCacciatesteItalian for "headhunter".

Gallery[edit]

  • A headhunter in X

  • Monsters: Joker sprite

  • Stars model

  • Rivals card

Similar species[edit]

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