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The '''Cruelcumber''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} that made its debut in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''. It is an anthropomorphic spear-wielding summer squash.
The '''Cruelcumber''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}} that made its debut in {{Dragon Quest IX}}. It is an anthropomorphic spear-wielding summer squash.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The Cruelcumber and their cousins are tribal looking [[Nature family|vegetables]] with deranged smiles, their tongues flailing about as they fight. Interestingly, a bit of dishwater blonde hair extends from the tip of their stem, giving them a look reminiscent of the ''[[Wikipedia:chonmage|Chonmage]]'', a traditional Japanese topknot hairstyle.
The Cruelcumber and their cousins are tribal looking [[Nature family|vegetables]] with deranged smiles, their tongues flailing about as they fight. Interestingly, a bit of dishwater blonde hair extends from the tip of their stem, giving them a look reminiscent of the ''[[Wikipedia:chonmage|Chonmage]]'', a traditional Japanese topknot hairstyle. Cruelcumbers have a rivalry with [[Orc]]s over who are the better spearmen.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|name=Cruelcumber
|name=Cruelcumber
|image=[[File:Cruelcumber DQIX.png]]
|kanji=ズッキーニャ
|family=Plant
|romaji=Zukkīnya
|game= Dragon Quest IX
|bestiaryNumber=#002
|family={{Plant}}
|description=Poky little vegetables that often trouble travellers, but are terribly sour losers.<br><br>The violent vestiges of veggies vetoed by unadventurous eaters. They fight for the favor they didn't find as food.
|model=[[File:Cruelcumber DQIX.png]]
|hp=10
|hp=10
|mp=2
|mp=2
|exp=3
|gold=5
|attack=12
|attack=12
|defense=9
|defence=9
|agility=10
|agility=10
|experience=3
|spells=None
|gold=5
|skills=None
|droppedItem=[[Antidotal herb]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|128}}      
|items=[[Antidotal herb]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|bestiaryNumber=#002
|locations=[[Angel Falls (region)|Angel Falls]]
|locations=[[Angel Falls]]
|fire-resist=-125%
|romanji=Zukkīnya
|ice-resist=-125%
|description="Poky little vegetables that often trouble travellers, but are terribly sour losers."<br>"The violent vestiges of veggies vetoed by unadventutous eaters. They fight for the favor they didn't find as food."
|wind-resist=-125%
|blast-resist=-125%
|rock-resist=-125%
|dark-resist=-125%
|light-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=0%
|charm-resist=0%
}}
}}
At the start of the game, one cruelcumber and two [[slime]]s are fought off by the {{Hero 9}} and [[Aquila]] before they can threaten [[Erinn]] and her grandfather.


At the start of the game, one cruelcumber and two [[slime]]s are fought off by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IX)|hero]] and [[Aquila]] before they can threaten [[Erinn]] and her grandfather.
==={{DQ10}}===
Cruelcumbers began appearing in Version 5.0 of the game, this time being stronger than both their zumeanie and scourgette cousins by virtue of being introduced later in the game. They can perform [[Multithrust]] and lunging attacks with their spears, as well as being able to cast [[Oomph]].


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
Cruelcumbers reappear from the start of the Version 5 onwards, now being the strongest of their family.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Cruelcumber
|name=Cruelcumber
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|romanji=Zukkīnya
|romanji=Zukkīnya
|bestiaryNumber=#006
|bestiaryNumber=#006
|family=[[Nature family|Nature]]
|family={{Nature}}
|description=Monsters made when uneaten cucumbers are inhabited by evil spirits. Each crafts it own spear, so no two are exactly the same length.
|description=Monsters made when uneaten cucumbers are inhabited by evil spirits. Each crafts it own spear, so no two are exactly the same length.  
|sprite=[[Image:Cruelcumber XI sprite.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Cruelcumber XI sprite.png]]
|hp=14
|hp=14
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|gold=6
|gold=6
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Parry<br>Flee
|skills=Deflects attacks<br>Flee
|items=[[Moonwort bulb]] {{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Cypress stick]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Moonwort bulb]] {{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Cypress stick]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Heliodor Region]] (first act)<br>[[The Kingsbarrow]] (second act)<br>[[Heliodorian Foothills]] (third act)
|locations=[[Heliodor Region]] (first act)<br>[[The Kingsbarrow]] (second act)<br>[[Heliodorian Foothills]] (third act)
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|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
}}
Now back to the first of its kind for the first time since its debut, they are one of the first monsters fought by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]] on his quest. This monster does not have a vicious, nor a malicious variant.
Now back to the first of its kind for the first time since its debut, they are one of the first monsters fought by the Luminary on his quest. This monster does not have a vicious, nor a malicious variant.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
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===''[[Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest 3: Daikaizoku to Shippodan]]''===
===''[[Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest 3: Daikaizoku to Shippodan]]''===


==Variants==
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The cruelcumber appears as a statue and is Treasure No. 548 in the Monster Statues 2 category. Its base value is 80,000 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A model of a monster from some faraway world.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
 
==Related monsters==
===Similar species===
*[[Monogette]]
*[[Monogette]]
*[[Scourgette]]
*[[Scourgette]]
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Image:SMM3_Cruelcumber.png|''Slime MoriMori 3''
Image:SMM3_Cruelcumber.png|''Slime MoriMori 3''
Image:Cruelcumber card.jpg|''Dragon Quest'' Trading Card Game
Image:Cruelcumber card.jpg|''Dragon Quest'' Trading Card Game
</gallery></centeR>
Cruelcumber statue treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon
</gallery></center>
 
==References==
<references/>


[[Category:Plant monsters]]
[[Category:Plant monsters]]

Revision as of 04:05, 4 October 2023

The Cruelcumber is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that made its debut in Dragon Quest IX. It is an anthropomorphic spear-wielding summer squash.

Characteristics

The Cruelcumber and their cousins are tribal looking vegetables with deranged smiles, their tongues flailing about as they fight. Interestingly, a bit of dishwater blonde hair extends from the tip of their stem, giving them a look reminiscent of the Chonmage, a traditional Japanese topknot hairstyle. Cruelcumbers have a rivalry with Orcs over who are the better spearmen.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Cruelcumber (ズッキーニャ Zukkīnya)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Cruelcumber DQIX.png
Bestiary no.
#002
Family
Plant
Gold
5
HP
10
MP
2
Attack
12
Agility
10
In-game description

Poky little vegetables that often trouble travellers, but are terribly sour losers.

The violent vestiges of veggies vetoed by unadventurous eaters. They fight for the favor they didn't find as food.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
None
Location(s)
Angel Falls
Item(s) dropped
Antidotal herb1⁄8
Moonwort bulb1⁄128
Fire resistance *
-125%
Ice resistance *
-125%
Wind resistance *
-125%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
-125%
Earth resistance *
-125%
Dark resistance *
-125%
Light resistance *
-125%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
0%


At the start of the game, one cruelcumber and two slimes are fought off by the Hero and Aquila before they can threaten Erinn and her grandfather.

Dragon Quest X

Cruelcumbers began appearing in Version 5.0 of the game, this time being stronger than both their zumeanie and scourgette cousins by virtue of being introduced later in the game. They can perform Multithrust and lunging attacks with their spears, as well as being able to cast Oomph.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Cruelcumber (ズッキーニャ Zukkīnya)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Cruelcumber XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#006
Family
Nature
Gold
6
HP
14
MP
0
Attack
15
Defence
11
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Monsters made when uneaten cucumbers are inhabited by evil spirits. Each crafts it own spear, so no two are exactly the same length.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Deflects attacks
Flee
Location(s)
Heliodor Region (first act)
The Kingsbarrow (second act)
Heliodorian Foothills (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Moonwort bulb 1⁄16
Cypress stick1⁄64
Fire resistance *
-110%
Ice resistance *
-110%
Wind resistance *
-110%
Earth resistance *
-110%
Light resistance *
-110%
Dark resistance *
-110%
Zap resistance *
-110%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
0%
Poof resistance
0%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
-125%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
0%
Beguile resistance *
0%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Now back to the first of its kind for the first time since its debut, they are one of the first monsters fought by the Luminary on his quest. This monster does not have a vicious, nor a malicious variant.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest 3: Daikaizoku to Shippodan

Dragon Quest Treasures

The cruelcumber appears as a statue and is Treasure No. 548 in the Monster Statues 2 category. Its base value is 80,000 gold.

GameDescription
Dragon Quest Treasures Logo.png
A model of a monster from some faraway world.[1]

Related monsters

Similar species

Gallery

  • A cruelcumber in X.

  • XI polygon model

  • Rivals card

  • Slime MoriMori 3

  • Dragon Quest Trading Card Game

  • Treasures icon

References

  1. ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.
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