The Leafy larrikin is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IX. It is an animated, cyclopean plant reminiscent of an autumn maple leaf. It protects its stubby roots with geta clogs, giving it a rare Japanese touch.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
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| Leafy larrikin | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | もみじこぞう |
| Romaji | Momiji kozō |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest IX |
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit
| Leafy larrikin (もみじこぞう Momiji kozō) |  |
| Model | HP | MP | Attack |
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36 | 6 | 40 |
| Defence | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 28 | 66 | 42 | 28 |
| Bestiary no. | #033 |
| Family | Plant |
| In-game description | They flutter their leafy bodies to evade attack, and sometimes summon their buddies, the badger magers. Cross the breezy autumn's eve, Through the dells of Coffinwell, Lo, how the larrikin larks!' L. Larrikin |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Calls for backup (Badger mager) |
| Location(s) | Eastern Coffinwell |
| Item(s) dropped | Moonwort bulb1⁄8 Strong medicine1⁄32 |
| Fire Resistance * | Ice Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * | Blast/Lightning Resistance * |
| -25% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Rock Resistance * | Dark Resistance * | Light Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance |
| 0% | -25% | -25% | 0% |
| Whack Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 25% | 0% | 0% | 25% |
| Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Blunt Resistance * |
| 0% | 25% | 0% | 0% |
| Deceleratle Resistance * | Spooky Aura Resistance* | Fizzle Resistance * | Stun Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Charm Resistance * | |||
| 25% | |||
Dragon Quest XEdit
Leafy larrikins appeared from the beginning of the game. They are able to call for backup from more of their kind to assist them in battle. Starting in Version 5.0 of the game, Vicious leafy larrikins can be faced in the Netherworld, as well.
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark PrinceEdit
| Leafy larrikin (もみじこぞう Momiji kozō) |  |
| Icon | Family | Max HP* | Max MP* |
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1,350 | 660 |
| Max Attack | Max Defence | Max Agility | Max Wisdom |
| 520 | 330 | 560 | 350 |
| Bestiary No. | #156 |
| Rank | F |
| In-game description | Feisty foliage with a melancholy autumnal streak, resembling as it does reddening leaves fluttering on the breeze. Its unhappiness is mainly fuelled by its struggles to put on all its shoes each morning |
| Talents | Spicy Slasher (lv. 1) Defence Booster I (lv. 20) Sizz Ward (lv. 40) |
| Guaranteed traits | Ace Evader (lv. 1) Confusing Touch (lv. 20) Sobering Slap (lv. 40) |
| Large-size exclusive traits | Tactical Genius (lv. 1) Parting Gift (lv. 1) Strangely Alluring (lv. 60) |
| Habitat | Circle of Caprice - Lower Echelon ( ) |
| Items | Medicinal herb (Common) Seed of strength (Rare) |
| Synthesis chart |  X  |
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| Fire Resistance * | Water Resistance * | Wind Resistance * | Earth Resistance * |
| -25% | 50% | 25% | 50% |
| Explosion Resistance * | Ice Resistance * | Electricity Resistance * | Light Resistance * |
| -25% | 25% | 0% | 25% |
| Dark Resistance * | Debilitation Resistance* | Bedazzlement Resistance * | Antimagic Resistance * |
| 25% | 0% | 25% | 0% |
| MP Absorption Resistance * | Confusion Resistance * | Sleep Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * |
| 0% | 25% | 50% | 50% |
| Stun Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | ||
| -25% | 25% | ||
| Instant Death Resistance * | |||
| 0% | |||
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Dragon Quest TactEdit
Leafy larrikin appears as an E-rank monster of the Nature family during the first part of the limited True Dragon Quest X event. It can be recruited from Chapter 1, Episode 1: Where are We? of the event quests and it can be fully awakened by repeating the quest at any difficulty. The leafy larrikin can participate in Illusia's Battle Road as a party member.
| Leafy larrikin (もみじこぞう Momiji kozō) |  |
Stats
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| Family | Rank | Role | ||
 Nature |
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 Support |
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 105 | 545 | 170 | 2 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 196 | 243 | 128 | 163 | 10 |
Basic Skills
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Woosh | Moonwort Bulb* | N/a | ||
Awakening Skills
| First | Second | Third |
| Max HP +15 / Stats Up | Bang Res +25 / Stats Up | Woosh Potency +5% / Stats Up |
| Fourth | Fifth | |
| Zap Res +25 / Stats Up | Woosh Potency +5% / Stats Up | |
Leader Perks
| First | |
| N/a | |
Basic Perks
| First | Second | Third |
| Woosh Potency +2% | N/a | N/a |
Perk Details
| First | |
| Max HP +15: Raises max HP by 15. | |
| 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 | Normal | |
| Poison Resistance | Physical Lock Resistance | Spell Lock Resistance | Martial Lock Resistance | |
| Normal | Normal | Half Res | Normal | |
| Breath Lock Resistance | Hobble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | |
| Normal | Normal | Super Weak | Normal | |
| Curse Resistance | Paralysis Resistance | Confusion Resistance | Charm Resistance | |
| Super Weak | Immune | Half Res | Normal |
TriviaEdit
- A Larrikin refers to a bad mannered young man with little regard for common social conventions.
GalleryEdit
A leafy larrikin in X
Rivals card
