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'''Robbin' 'Ood'''  is a recurring boss character in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series, most infamous fer 'is miniboss battles in ''III''.  'E appears three separate times throughout the game, committing 'einous criminal acts in all but one of 'is appearances.
'''Robbin' 'Ood'''  is a recurring boss character in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series, most infamous for his miniboss battles in ''III''.  He appears three separate times throughout the game, committing heinous criminal acts in all but one of his appearances.
==Localization inconsistency==
==Localization inconsistency==
The character currently localized as ''Robbin Ood'' has had a very bizarre experience with the English language since the merger of [[Enix]] and Square in 2004. Originally, Enix of America simply romanized his name as ''Kandar'', and this remained consistent until the release of the first Joker game. In that title, the character was dubbed ''Robbin Hood'' and this name was kept through the localization of the DS version of DQ V.
The character currently localized as ''Robbin' 'Ood'' has had a very bizarre experience with the English language since the merger of [[Enix]] and Square in 2004. Originally, Enix of America simply romanized his name as ''Kandar'', and this remained consistent until the release of the first Joker game. In that title, the character was dubbed ''Robbin Hood'' and this name was kept through the localization of the DS version of DQ V.


The localization of the second Joker game created a problem by interpreting '''カンダタおやぶん''' (Boss Kandar) as a separate person altogether. The intent that this was an advanced, stronger version of the same character was either ignored by Square-Enix's localization staff or simply not understood, and as such was given the name ''Prince o' thieves''. This has lead to confusion among fans, as the only palette swap of the common Hoodlum enemies to have anything to do with banditry has been Kandar/Robbin Ood throughout the entire series.
The localization of the second Joker game created a problem by interpreting '''カンダタおやぶん''' (Boss Kandar) as a separate person altogether. The intent that this was an advanced, stronger version of the same character was either ignored by Square-Enix's localization staff or simply not understood, and as such was given the name ''Prince o' thieves''. This has lead to confusion among fans, as the only palette swap of the common Hoodlum enemies to have anything to do with banditry has been Kandar/Robbin Ood throughout the entire series.


The situation became more convoluted with the localization of the cell phone port of the third game, in which the Robbin hood name was shortened to a more cockeny-accented ''Robbin Ood''. The reason for this is currently unknown.
The situation became more convoluted with the localization of the cell phone port of the third game, in which the Robbin Hood name was shortened to a more cockeny-accented ''Robbin' 'Ood''. The reason for this is currently unknown.


Robbin ood's henchmen have also suffered inconsistent adaptations into English, with the ''Robbin huddle'' enemy that debuts in DQ III being split into two groups when no distinction existed in the original Japanese. An entirely new English name (''Merry man'') was assigned to these same goons for their return in DQ XI.  
Robbin' 'Ood's henchmen have also suffered inconsistent adaptations into English, with the ''Robbin huddle'' enemy that debuts in DQ III being split into two groups when no distinction existed in the original Japanese. An entirely new English name (''Merry man'') was assigned to these same goons for their return in DQ XI.  


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
====Story====
====Story====
Robbin' 'Ood and [[Robbin' 'oodlum|'is 'enchmen]] first appear in the [[Skyfell Tower]] west of [[Khoryv]].  'E went and stole the crown from the king of [[Romaria]], an' left the place in such a rut that the 'ero is recruited by the king to retrieve the crown. 'Owever, fightin' the bloke is an optional sidequest, an' failin' to retrieve the crown does not prevent the 'ero from continuin' the game.   
Robbin' 'Ood and [[Robbin' 'oodlum|his henchmen]] first appear in the [[Skyfell Tower]] west of [[Khoryv]], having stolen the crown from the king of [[Romaria]] and leaving the place in chaos. This forces the king to recruit the hero on a sidequest to retrieve the crown. However, performing the sidequest is optional, and failing to retrieve the crown does not prevent the hero from continuing the game.   


Wivhin the tower, Ol' Robbin' attempts to thwart the party by openin' a trap door beneath the group's feet.  Upon returnin' to the previous floor, the 'ero finds the ol' geezer has up an' vanished.  'Owever, after leapin' off the edge where Robbin' 'ad been standin', the 'ero finds 'im several floors below.  This results in the first genuine boss fight o' the game. After the battle, the 'ero acquires the king o' Romaria's crown after the big sap starts beggin' fer 'is life.   
Within the tower, Robbin' attempts to thwart the party by opening a trap door beneath the group's feet.  Upon returning to the previous floor, the hero finds the enemy has vanished.  However, after leaping off the edge where Robbin' had been standing, the hero finds him several floors below.  This results in the first genuine boss fight of the game (assuming the hero doesn't skip the side quest). After the battle, the hero acquires the king of Romaria's crown after Robbin' starts begging for his life.   


The rotter's second appearance is in the appropriately named [[Kidnapper's Cave]] a little nort' west o' [[Baharata]]. Robbin' 'Ood an' [[Robbin' huddle|'is goons]] advance in their criminal careers by kidnappin' the luvly couple [[Gopal Gupta]] & [[Tanaya]], 'olding 'em fer ransom. Upon freein' the young luvers, the 'ero is confronted by the would-be kingpin 'imself, and meets 'im in melee. After receivin' a second thrashin' from the party, the crook pleads for mercy claimin' all the while that 'e'll change 'is ways fer real this time.
The monster's second appearance is in the appropriately named [[Kidnapper's Cave]], about northwest of [[Baharata]]. Robbin' 'Ood and [[Robbin' huddle|his goons]] advance in their criminal careers by kidnapping [[Gopal Gupta]] & [[Tanaya]], holding them for ransom. Upon freeing the young lovers, the hero is confronted by the would-be kingpin himself, who challenges him to battle. After receiving a second defeat from the party, the crook pleads for mercy, claiming that he'll change his ways for real.


Robbin' 'Ood's final appearance is in the castletown of [[Tantegel]]. 'E claims to have changed 'is evil ways an' now acts as a typical NPC.  'E provides the 'ero wiv information about the location of the [[Sunstone]].
Robbin' 'Ood's final appearance is in the castle-town of [[Tantegel]]. H claims to have changed his evil ways and now acts as a typical NPC, now providing the hero with information about the location of the [[Sunstone]].


====In Battle====
====In Battle====

Revision as of 10:31, 6 March 2020

Robbin' 'Ood is a recurring boss character in the Dragon Quest series, most infamous for his miniboss battles in III. He appears three separate times throughout the game, committing heinous criminal acts in all but one of his appearances.

Localization inconsistency

The character currently localized as Robbin' 'Ood has had a very bizarre experience with the English language since the merger of Enix and Square in 2004. Originally, Enix of America simply romanized his name as Kandar, and this remained consistent until the release of the first Joker game. In that title, the character was dubbed Robbin Hood and this name was kept through the localization of the DS version of DQ V.

The localization of the second Joker game created a problem by interpreting カンダタおやぶん (Boss Kandar) as a separate person altogether. The intent that this was an advanced, stronger version of the same character was either ignored by Square-Enix's localization staff or simply not understood, and as such was given the name Prince o' thieves. This has lead to confusion among fans, as the only palette swap of the common Hoodlum enemies to have anything to do with banditry has been Kandar/Robbin Ood throughout the entire series.

The situation became more convoluted with the localization of the cell phone port of the third game, in which the Robbin Hood name was shortened to a more cockeny-accented Robbin' 'Ood. The reason for this is currently unknown.

Robbin' 'Ood's henchmen have also suffered inconsistent adaptations into English, with the Robbin huddle enemy that debuts in DQ III being split into two groups when no distinction existed in the original Japanese. An entirely new English name (Merry man) was assigned to these same goons for their return in DQ XI.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

Story

Robbin' 'Ood and his henchmen first appear in the Skyfell Tower west of Khoryv, having stolen the crown from the king of Romaria and leaving the place in chaos. This forces the king to recruit the hero on a sidequest to retrieve the crown. However, performing the sidequest is optional, and failing to retrieve the crown does not prevent the hero from continuing the game.

Within the tower, Robbin' attempts to thwart the party by opening a trap door beneath the group's feet. Upon returning to the previous floor, the hero finds the enemy has vanished. However, after leaping off the edge where Robbin' had been standing, the hero finds him several floors below. This results in the first genuine boss fight of the game (assuming the hero doesn't skip the side quest). After the battle, the hero acquires the king of Romaria's crown after Robbin' starts begging for his life.

The monster's second appearance is in the appropriately named Kidnapper's Cave, about northwest of Baharata. Robbin' 'Ood and his goons advance in their criminal careers by kidnapping Gopal Gupta & Tanaya, holding them for ransom. Upon freeing the young lovers, the hero is confronted by the would-be kingpin himself, who challenges him to battle. After receiving a second defeat from the party, the crook pleads for mercy, claiming that he'll change his ways for real.

Robbin' 'Ood's final appearance is in the castle-town of Tantegel. H claims to have changed his evil ways and now acts as a typical NPC, now providing the hero with information about the location of the Sunstone.

In Battle

RobbinOod DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (NES)
Sprite Level HP MP
Kandar DQIII NES.gif 63 150 0
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
65 42 19 2200 0
Bestiary No. 144
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Brutal Strike
Defend
Location(s) Skyfell Tower
Item Dropped None
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
1⁄16 25% 25% 0%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
0% 100% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance
100% 100% 25% 25%
Fizzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance *
100% 25% 25%
Remakes sprites


The Geezer's got a 25% chance to dodge sap an' 'ot an' cold spells, but other than that 'e ain't so special. Wreck 'is goons and go to town on 'im!


RobbinOod (second battle) DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (NES)
Sprite Level HP MP
Kandar2 DQIII NES.gif 63 400 0
Attack Defense Agility Experience Gold
89 40 35 4800 0
Bestiary No. 155
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Brutal Strike
Recovers 50 HP per turn
Location(s) Kidnapper's Cave
Item Dropped None
Evasion Fire Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0⁄64 25% 25% 0%
Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance
0% 100% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Fizzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Deceleratle Resistance *
100% 25% 100%
Remakes sprites


'E's kept 'is sap an' tempur'atchre resistance but e's still the same ol geezer regardless.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Robbin' hood DQV Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Kandar.gif 1040 25 235 80
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
30 1,150 500 N/A
Bestiary No. Unnumbered boss
Spell(s) Midheal
Skill(s) Desperate attack
Location(s) Riteof Passage
Item dropped Stone Axe1⁄8
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
0/64 20% 20% 20%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
20% 0% 0% 20%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
0% 100% 100% 100%
Poof resistance Poison resistance * Fuddle resistance Snooze resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Dazzle resistance * Sap resistance * Fizzle resistance Stun resistance *
20% 0% 0% 100%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
Robbinhood DQV PS2.png



Dragon Quest VII

Robbin' 'Ood appears as the boss in the DLC Tablet Treasure Hunt in the Nintendo 3DS Version of Dragon Quest VII. Along with Hammer and the second version of Putric Stinkenheimer, Robbin' 'Ood cannot be tamed and thus only encounter in the tablet.

The Staff of resurrection is given as a reward for defeating him the first time.

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Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End

Robbin' 'Ood DQHII Logo.png
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
12165 67g No
List No. 160
Field Notes This axe-wielding outlaw is all mouth and no trousers—when his victims turn violent, he begs for forgiveness.
His customary costume doesn't leave a lot to the imagination. As far as Robbin's concerned, if you've got it, flaunt it.
Location(s)
Item(s) Dropped



Trivia

  • Robbin' 'Ood is a reference to and pun on the name of the legendary English outlaw Robin Hood. This reference is continued with an advanced version of Robbin' 'Ood in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2: known in Japanese as Boss Kandata (カンダタおやぶん), it is called "Prince o' Thieves" in English after a common epithet for Robin Hood. The enemies accompanying a Robbin' 'Ood are sometimes known as merry men, after Robin Hood's own merry men.
  • His Japanese name, Kandata (カンダタ), comes from the short story The Spider's Thread by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa.
  • Robbin' 'Ood's frequently changing name is ironically appropriate, as criminals often go through many aliases throughout their careers.

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