Bodkin bowyer
The Bodkin bowyer is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest IV. These yellow-hooded variants of the Bodkin archer can rain a flurry of arrows on foes and inflict various status effects.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
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| Bodkin bowyer | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | アローインプ |
| Romaji | Arō inpu |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen |
| Old localization | Arrop |
Characteristics
Bodkin bowyers are small goblin-like creatures with purple skin that don green robes and yellow hoods instead of the normal brown. Their golden-colored hoods indicate that they are among the strongest of the bodkins, only being surpassed later by the Bodkin bloodbow. They carry brown shortbows and their arrows have yellow fletchings. Their arrows are laced with various toxins that can either put unfortunate adventurers to sleep, or inflict paralysis, depending on the title, and they also deliver a Rain of Pain, as well. As a last resort, the bowyers will call for help from more of their kind to assist them.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
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| Bestiary No. | Family | |||||
| #042 | Humanoid | |||||
| Experience | Gold | HP | MP | |||
| 43 | 17 | 48 | 255 | |||
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Evasion | |||
| 46 | 36 | 37 | 0⁄64 | |||
| In-Game Description | Great archers in spite of their size. Capable of surrounding opponents and unleashing a fusillade of arrows upon them. When trouble beckons, they swiftly call for reinforcements. |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Call for help Multishot Sleep Attack |
| Location(s) | Kingdom of Ascantha Wisher's Peak Region |
| Item(s) Dropped | Silk robe1⁄16 Short bow1⁄256 |
| Attack Resistance | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 0% | 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% | 100% |
| Ban Dance Resistance | Dazzle Resistance | Fizzle Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 15% | 100% | 50% |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Snooze resistance * | Stun Resistance * |
| 15% | 100% | 15% | 15% |
| Sap Resistance * | |||
| 0% | |||
| Army Resistance * | |||
| 0% | |||
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
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| Dropped Item | Leather hat (common, 1/32) Leather cape (rare, 1/64) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locations | Newid Isle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Skills | Normal attack Rain of Pain Call for help Flee | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Family | Humanoid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bestiary # | #047 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Game | Dragon Quest IX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Console | DS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Japanese Name | アローインプ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Romanized Jap. | Arō inpu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | These expert archers specialise in trouble travellers with hails of well-aimed arrows. The brown hoods of the bodkin bowyers mark them out as master marksmen, mightier than mere bodkin fletchers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
| Model | Experience | Gold | Marked Version? |
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54 | 44g | Yes |
| List No. | 061 |
| Field Notes | Evil elfin fiends who wield a bow and arrow better than any other breed of bodkin. Only those who have reached the apex of archery are allowed to wear the yellow hood of the bodkin bower. |
| Location(s) | Battle of the Great Divide (N) Battle of the Great Divide (S) |
| Item(s) Dropped | Birdsong nectar Nectar |
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Tact
Bodkin bowyer appears as an A-rank monster of the Demon family as part of the limited Dragon Quest IV event on Kiryl's banner. It can learn Attack Prep, Power Blow, and Thundershower naturally and its Leader Perk raises the physical potency of allies, including itself, by 5% on a 5x5 square around it. The bodkin bowyer can also participate in Rashaverak's Battle Road as a party member.
Other Languages
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Tirador encapuchado | Lit. hooded shooter. |
 Français | Tire-flèches | Lit. arrow launcher. |
Etymology
A bodkin defines a small, blunt needle with a large eye used to punch through cloth and leather. In terms of archery, it means the archer is using less than ideal ammunition.
- A bowyer is an older occupational term that refers to one who crafts bows.
Gallery
Bodkin Bowyer (NES art)
Dragon Quest IV Trading Card
A bowkin bowyer in X.
XI polygon model.
Stars model.
Rivals card.
Tact official art.
Related Monsters
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