Robbin' 'Ood
Robbin' 'Ood is a character and recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation. He is most infamous for his mini-boss battles in III and appears three separate times throughout the game, committing heinous criminal acts in all but one of his appearances.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
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| Robbin' 'Ood | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | カンダタ カンダタおやぶん |
| Romaji | Kandata |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest III |
| Old localization | Kandar |
Appearance and personality
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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 Dragon Quest 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 cockney-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 Dragon Quest 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 Dragon Quest XI.
Main series appearances
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
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. In the original Famicom and NES version, retrieving the crown is optional, though the encounter is referenced after defeating him later. The fight for the crown is mandatory in the remakes as he doesn't show up in his other hideout until then.
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. He 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.
| RobbinOod (カンダタ Kandata) |  |
| Sprite | Level | HP | MP | |
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63 | 150 (300 SFC) | 0 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 65 (70 SFC) | 42 (54 SFC) | 19 (10 SFC) | 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% | |||
| RobbinOod (second battle) (カンダタ Kandata) | |
| Sprite | Level | HP | MP | |
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63 | 400 (700 SFC) | 0 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 89 (95 SFC) | 40 (70 SFC) | 35 (23 SFC) | 4800 | 0 |
| Bestiary No. | #155 |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Brutal Strike Recovers 50 HP per turn (NES only) |
| 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% | |||
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Though he isn't fought or encountered, a diary can be found on a bookshelf in Cove's Cove where the thief Kirk Buzzer mentions his hope of being likened to him. Though the name given is Robbin' Hood.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
| Robbin' hood (カンダタ Kandata) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
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1040 | 25 | 235 | 80 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 30 | 1150 | 500 | N/A | |
| Bestiary No. | Unnumbered boss monster |
| 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% | |
| 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 |
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Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
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.
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
| 4305 | 75 | 474 | 162 | |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 60 | 3493 | 750 | NA | |
| Bestiary No. | S54 |
| Spell(s) | Midheal |
| Skill(s) | Brutal hit |
| Location(s) | Tablet |
| Item(s) Dropped | Stone axe1⁄8 |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * |
| 70% | 30% | 30% | 70% |
| Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * |
| 100% | 30% | 100% | 100% |
| Poof Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Burning Breath Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance * | Ban Dance Resistance |
| 100% | 50% | 15% | 100% |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
| 100% | 15% | 100% | |
Dragon Quest X
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Robbin' hood is supposed to be obtainable by collecting all the monsters and skill in the game. However, due to an oversight, the game includes Robbin' hood itself in this check, meaning the player would have to already have it in order to receive it. This makes it unobtainable through normal gameplay.
| Robbin' hood | |
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| Family | Demon |
| Rank | S |
| Description | An infamous bandit who steals from the rich and gives to no one. |
| Weapons | Spears, Axes, Hammers, Staves |
| Traits | Psycho |
| Resistances | Whackproof, Inactionproof |
| Skill | Bounty Hunter |
| Location | - |
| Breeding chart | - |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
| Robbin' hood | |
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| Family | Demon |
| Rank | S |
| Size | S |
| Weapons | Axes, Spears, Hammers, Staves |
| Traits | Psycho, Imposing |
| Resistances | Immune to Whack and Inaction |
| Skill | Bounty Hunter |
| Location | Chance encounter |
| Breeding chart | - |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
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Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
| Robbin' 'Ood (カンダタ Kandata) |  |
| Model | Experience | Gold | Marked Version? |
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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. |
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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.
Similar species
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Dragon Quest Sofubi Monster merchandise series.
Joker 1 model.
X White Day.
Itadaki Street Special.
Appearance in Stars.
