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|kanji=くびかりぞく
|kanji=くびかりぞく
|romanji=Kubikarizoku
|romanji=Kubikarizoku
|firstappear= ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
|firstappear= {{DQ2}}
|old=Hunter (DQII (NES, GBC), DQVII)
|old=Hunter ({{II}} ({{NES}}, {{GBC}}), {{VII}})
}}
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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.
A '''Headhunter''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}. They are wild, leaping {{Humanoid}}s 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.
The Headhunter is a palette swap of the [[Berserker]] and, as such, acts in the same way. Headhunters are green {{Humanoid}}s 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.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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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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|agility=43
|agility=43
|bestiaryNumber=58
|bestiaryNumber=58
|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 {{MFamilies}}s wait for the best opportunity to attack their enemies. Watch out for their vicious slashes and formidable defense abilities.
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Attack while defending<br> Uses [[Medicinal Herb]]s
|skills=Attack 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 stronger than in previous titles, being able to go on a rampage, cast [[Kazam]], and use a [[Double-Edged Slash]].
Reappearing from the game's 3.3 version onwards, they are stronger than in previous titles, being able to go on a rampage, cast [[Kazam]], and use a [[Double-Edged Slash]].


===''[[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, {{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]]''===
==={{DQMJ2P}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQVIII PS2 Headhunter.png|
DQVIII PS2 Headhunter.png|
Image:Headhunter DQMJ DS.png|
Headhunter DQMJ DS.png|
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


Revision as of 00:40, 28 May 2024

A Headhunter is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. They are wild, leaping Humanoids that wield their weapons with reckless abandon.

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.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Headhunter (くびかりぞく kubikarizoku)DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
65 ? 82
Defense Agility Experience Gold
25 70 67 45
Abilities
Location(s) Slewse region
Tower of the Moon
Rendarak Plateau
Item Dropped Iron lance
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
? ? ? ?
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
? ? ?
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Attack
65 ? 82
Defense Agility Experience Gold
25 57 77 97
Abilities
Location(s) Slewse region
Tower of the Moon
Item Dropped Iron lance (1/16)
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
? ? ? ?
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
? ? ?



Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

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 (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

DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
54 0 56
Defense Agility Experience Gold
53 43 62 18
Bestiary no. 58
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 defense abilities.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Attack 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

Reappearing from the game's 3.3 version onwards, they are stronger than in previous titles, being able to go on a rampage, cast Kazam, and use a Double-Edged Slash.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

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

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 Monsters: Joker 2 Professional

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Gallery

  • DQVIII PS2 Headhunter.png
  • Headhunter DQMJ DS.png
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