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Image:Wind_beast.png|WindBeast in ''Dragon Warrior Monsters 2'' | Image:Wind_beast.png|WindBeast in ''Dragon Warrior Monsters 2'' | ||
Image:DWM_Box (Front Side).png|The WindBeast seen on the left on the box art for ''Dragon Warrior Monsters'' | |||
Image:DQHRS Cyclown.png|Cyclown tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]'' | |||
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Revision as of 00:47, 13 June 2017
| Dragon Quest monster | |
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| Cyclown | |
Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | かまいたち |
| Romaji | Kamakitachi |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest IV |
The cyclown (formerly known as razor wind and WindBeast) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. It is a blue, clown-like monster whose lower body is perpetually wrapped in a swirling whirlwind.
Characteristics
Cyclowns are blue humanoid creatures with cartoonish faces and two antennae on top of their heads. Their most notable feature is the cyclone that they ride around on, which completely obscures their lower body and allows . They are elemental spirits associated with wind and they attack their foes with sharp, cutting gales.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IV
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| Dropped Item | Hunter's bow | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locations | Endor area (Chapter 2) Birdsong Tower (Chapter 2 & 5) Porthtrunnel Area (Chapter 5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spells | Woosh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bestiary # | 035 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Game | Dragon Quest IV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Console | NES, PS1, DS, Mobile | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Romanized Jap. | Kamakitachi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dragon Quest VII
Although cyclowns do not make an appearance in the game as enemies, an image of a cyclown can be seen at the Ancient Fane in the PS1 version of the game, representing the element of wind.
Dragon Quest IX
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| Dropped Item | Glass frit (common, 1/32) Agility ring (rare, 1/128) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locations | Newid Isle Tower of Trades | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Skills | Wind Sickles Psych Up | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Family | Elemental | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bestiary # | 049 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Game | Dragon Quest IX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Console | DS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | Their whipping whirlwinds slice through enemies and stop wind attacks from working. They turn heads with their hypnotic hurricanes and tempt people into their wicked world of whirling winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dragon Quest Monsters
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| Spells | Infernos IceBolt VacuSlash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Family | Beast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Game | Dragon Quest Monsters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Console | GBC, PSX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WindBeast is a member of the Beast family. Any Beast pedigree with a Material mate will create a WindBeast.
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart
Etymology
The cyclown is based on a kamaitachi, a yōkai, or supernatural creature, from Japanese mythology. It is a mischievous creature, sometimes interpreted as a weasel, that rides on dust devils and is known to cut people with their sickle-like nails. The kamaitachi make frequent appearances in Japanese media, including anime, manga, and video games.
Related enemies
Gallery
WindBeast in Dragon Warrior Monsters 2
The WindBeast seen on the left on the box art for Dragon Warrior Monsters
Cyclown tank in Rocket Slime
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