Roseguardin

Roseguardin is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

Introduced in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen as a boss monster, he is green recolor of the Restless armour charged with the task of protecting Rose at all cost.

Characteristics

Roseguardin's nature is unknown; while it is possible that he is an animated suit of armor as with the monsters he shares his design with, the novel Legend in the Dark depicts him as a humanoid man with red hair and pointed ears.

Whether Psaro the Manslayer enlisted or otherwise created him, Roseguardin's sole purpose is protecting Rose from anyone who managed to infiltrate the small fortress she dwells in. The party must kill him to speak with Rose. Though just a palette swap of a regular knight enemy, he is significantly more powerful. Moreover, he uses the Sphere of Silence to prevent the party from casting spells.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Sir Roseguardian  
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
  1,200 0 175
Defense Agility Experience Gold
155 77 6,800 0
Bestiary No. 203
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Call for back up. (Chillanodon)
Uses the Sphere of Silence.
Location(s) Rosehill tower
Item Dropped Sphere of Silence(100%)
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Bang Resistance *
064 25% 25% 75%
Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
25% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Bracer Resistance Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
100% 100% 25% 100%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
  None


He is an optional boss in Chapter 5 that can be defeated to (re)gain the Sphere of Silence. Depending on the version of the game, Sir Roseguardin will no longer be available to battle after either the defeat of Estark or the completion of Chapter 5. The latter case is rather strange as the humans who kidnapped Rose would have had to get past Sir Roseguardin, but he will still be standing after the kidnapping already took place and is somehow completely unaware that the one he is supposed to protect is no longer present.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Sir Roseguardin is a boss encountered in the Rosehill section of the Echo Chamber. The encounter is before the chosen reach the tower, and he has been driven mad by a monster's curse. Chasing Rose and her Slime around the chamber, the Luminary knocks sense into him and returns him to normal. Aghast at his actions, he vows to leave and never return, but this farewell is interrupted by the Slime who points out that the Flute of Revelation Psaro the Manslayer uses to access the tower is now broken. A Revelatree branch is required to fix the instrument.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Roseguardin
Family Undead
Rank A
Description This knight has dedicated himself to protecting one special person.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Axes, Staves
Traits Double Trouble
Resistances Whackproof, Fizzleproof, Paralysisproof
Skill Diminisher
Location -
Breeding chart Lethal armour x Bone baron or Riptide


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Roseguardin
Family Undead
Rank A
Size S
Weapons Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
Traits Counterstriker, Tactical Trooper
Resistances Vulnerable to Whack and Paralysis, Immune to Fizzle
Skill Diminisher
Location -
Breeding chart Lethal armour x Riptide or Bone baron


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

In this game, to unlock Psaro the Manslayer as a playable character, not only must the player face and defeat the demon himself, but also his two Roseguardin bodyguards.


Roseguardin (ピサロナイト Pisaro naito) 
Model Experience Gold
  1152 79g
List No. 024
Field Notes Despite their ponderous appearance, these green-clad sirs slash with surprising and sustained celerity. With memories of their past lord fading, they challenge worthy warriors to fill the void in their hollow hearts.
Location(s) Arba Town (Hero), Fields of Goold (Guardians of the Grassland), Fire Place (Grudge Match: Green Dragon), Sentinel's Square (Defenders of the Desert), Statuary Hall (Grudge Match: Sinister Statue), The Altered Altar (Grudge Match: Bearded Beast)
Item(s) Dropped Chronocrystal, Faerie flame



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

Roseguardin (ピサロナイト Pisaro naito) 
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
  22064 286g Yes
List No. 149
Field Notes Despite their ponderous appearance, these green-clad sirs slash with surprising and sustained celerity. With memories of their past lord fading, they challenge worthy warriors to fill the void in their hollow hearts.
Location(s) No Man’s Land
Item(s) Dropped Sainted soma, Venus' tear



Dragon Quest Tact

Sir Roseguardin appears as an A-rank monster of the Inorganic family during the 2022 Dragon Quest Day event, appearing alongside Psaro on his banner. He can also be challenged on In Search of Strength in his own stages.

Sir Roseguardin (ピサロナイト Pisaro naito) 
Stats


 
Family Rank Role
 
Inorganic
   
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
120 1,037 265 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
443 372 425 120 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Defensive Stance Miracle Slash* Gale Slash*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
The Guarded / Stats Up Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Gale Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Rare Buff: Rarely greatly raises DEF for 4 turns at action start.
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25 / Stats Up Gale Slash Potency +5% / Max HP +30 / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Raises physical potency of inorganic allies, including himself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +20 ATK +10 Gale Slash Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
The Guarded: Enables Cover at battle start for 3 turns.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal Immune
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Half Res Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Normal



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