Barksman

The Barksman is a bat-winged, crossbow-wielding, dog-like monster that debuted in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation and has also made appearances in the Dragon Quest Monsters series.

Dragon Quest monster Barksman

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese アロードッグ Romaji Arrow Dog First appearance Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation Old localization Arrow dog

Characteristics

These chubby canines constantly float above the ground whilst their tails wag and sweep along the floor wildly. The huge spikes protruding from their heads seem to be purely ornamental, as they only attack with their crossbows.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Barksman

Original (SFC)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

013

Recruit Rate

NA

Experience *

16

Gold

14

HP *

17

MP

0

Attack

24

Defence

19

Agility

8

Evasion

¹⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Call for backup.
Fire volley. (125% damage)

Location(s)

Gardsbane Tower

Item(s) dropped

Leather hat¹⁄₃₂

Frizz resistance *

0%

Sizz resistance *

0%

Fire Breath resistance *

0%

Bang resistance *

0%

Crack resistance *

0%

Ice Breath resistance *

0%

Woosh resistance *

0%

Strike/Rock resistance *

0%

Zap resistance *

0%

Drain Magic resistance *

100%

Whack resistance *

0%

Poof resistance *

80%

Ban Dance resistance

100%

Dazzle resistance *

0%

Fizzle resistance

100%

Fuddle resistance *

0%

Paralysis resistance *

50%

Poison resistance *

0%

Snooze resistance *

0%

Stun resistance *

0%

Sap resistance *

0%

Army resistance *

0%

Remakes (DS, Mobile)

Sprites

Notable Changes

None

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

ArrowDog

Sprite	Level cap *	HP growth	MP growth
	40	5/10	4/10
Strength growth	Resilience growth	Wisdom growth	Agility growth
6/10	4/10	5/10	4/10

Family	Beast
In-game description	It never misses with its arrows.
Abilities	Blaze, CallHelp, MouthShut
Habitat	Sea World
Breeding chart	Beast family x PutrePup

Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *	Fire Breath Resistance *	Bang Resistance *
None	None	None	None
Crack Resistance *	Ice Breath Resistance *	Woosh Resistance *	Rock/Army Resistance *
None	None	None	Strong
Water Resistance *	Zap Resistance *	Gigaslash Resistance	Magic Burst Resistance
None	None	Strong	None
Drain Magic Resistance *	Whack Resistance *	Kamikazee Resistance *	Poison Resistance *
None	None	None	None
Paralysis Resistance *	Fuddle Resistance *	Snooze Resistance *	Dazzle Resistance *
None	None	Weak	None
Fizzle Resistance	Ban Dance Resistance	Gobstopper Resistance	Stun Resistance *
None	Strong	Strong	Strong
Sap Resistance *	Decelerate Resistance *	Curse Resistance
Strong	Strong	Weak

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Related monster

• Sniping barksman

Gallery

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  Super Famicom artwork.