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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.

CharacteristicsEdit

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.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the ChosenEdit

Bodkin bowyer (アローインプ Arō inpu)
Original (NES)
Sprite
 
Bestiary No.
#068
Gold
16
HP
27
MP
0
Attack
46
Defence
36
Agility
21
Evasion
1⁄16
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Calls for backup (Bodkin bowyer)
Sleep Attack
Location(s)
Desert south of the Last Chance Saloon
Porthrunnel region
Item Dropped
Wayfarer's clothes(1⁄256)
Resistances
Frizz *
25%
Sizz *
0%
Bang *
0%
Crack *
0%
Woosh *
0%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
25%
Poof
100%
Dazzle
25%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle
0%
Snooze
25%
Sap *
0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
 
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

Bodkin bowyer (アローインプ Arō inpu)
Original (PS2)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#042
Family
Humanoid
Gold
17
HP
48
MP
255
Attack
46
Defence
36
Agility
37
Evasion
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)
Calls for backup (Bodkin bowyer)
Multishot
Sleep Attack
Location(s)
Kingdom of Ascantha (Day only)
Outside of Wisher's Peak
Item(s) dropped
Silk robe1⁄16
Short bow1⁄256
Resistances
Attack
0%
Frizz *
0%
Sizz *
0%
Bang *
0%
Crack *
0%
Ice breath *
0%
Woosh *
0%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
100%
Ban Dance
100%
Dazzle
15%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle *
50%
Paralysis *
15%
Poison *
100%
Snooze *
15%
Stun *
15%
Sap *
0%
Army *
0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

Bodkin bowyer (アローインプ Arō inpu)
Model
 
Bestiary no.
#047
Family
Humanoid
Gold
62
HP
58
MP
255
Attack
58
Defence
52
Agility
56
In-game 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.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Rain of Pain
Calls for backup (Bodkin bowyer)
Flees
Location(s)
Newid Isle
Item(s) dropped
Leather hat1⁄32
Leather cape1⁄64
Resistances
Fire *
0%
Ice *
0%
Wind *
0%
Blast/Lightning *
0%
Earth *
0%
Dark *
0%
Light *
-25%
Whack *
0%
Dazzle *
25%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
25%
Paralysis *
25%
Snooze *
25%
Poison *
0%
Stun *
25%
Blunt *
0%
Sap *
0%
Charm *
25%


Dragon Quest XEdit

Bodkin bowyers appeared from the beginning of the game. They regained their ability to put enemies to Sleep with their attacks, along with being able to unleash a Rain of Pain and call for backup from more of their kind.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Bodkin bowyer (アローインプ Arō inpu)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#172
Family
Humanoid
Gold
45
HP
105
MP
8
Attack
96
Defence
108
Agility
93
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Don't let these master archers put you to sleep with their poisonous arrows-the second you do, they'll follow up with a ruinous Rain of Pain.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Sleep Attack
Calls for backup (Bodkin bowyer)
Rain of Pain
Location(s)
The Hekswood (first and second acts)
Item(s) Dropped
Leather hat1⁄64
Leather cape1⁄128
Resistances
Fire *
0%
Ice *
0%
Wind *
0%
Earth *
0%
Light *
-10%
Dark *
-10%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
0%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
25%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
0%
Paralysis *
25%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
50%
Blunt
0%
Sap *
0%
Stumble *
0%
Stun *
25%
Charm *
0%
Beguile *
25%
Elemental *
0%


MaliciousEdit

Malicious bodkin bowyer (アローインプ・邪 Arō inpu・ja)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#582
Family
Humanoid
Experience
1,175
Gold
277
HP
357
MP
16
Attack
245
Defence
289
Agility
210
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Bodkin bowyers who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Sleep Attack
Calls for backup (Malicious bodkin bowyer.)
Rain of Pain
Location(s)
The Hekswood (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Leather hat1⁄64
Leather cape1⁄128
Resistances
Fire *
0%
Ice *
0%
Wind *
0%
Earth *
0%
Light *
-10%
Dark *
-10%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
0%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
25%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
0%
Paralysis *
25%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
50%
Blunt
0%
Sap *
0%
Stumble *
0%
Stun *
25%
Charm *
0%
Beguile *
25%
Elemental *
0%


Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of MirrorsEdit

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

Bodkin bowyer (アローインプ Arō inpu)
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
  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 BuildersEdit

Bodkin Bowyer (アローインプ Arō inpu)
Chapter 2
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
356 30 18 N/A
Location(s)
Ancient Palace
Sprite  


Dragon Quest TactEdit

Bodkin bowyer appears as an A-rank monster of the Demon family as part of the original Dragon Quest IV event alongside Kiryl on his banner. It could eventually be scouted from any limited banner, as well. The bodkin bowyer can participate in Rashaverak's Battle Road as a party member.

Bodkin bowyer (アローインプ Arō inpu)
Stats


 
Family Rank Role
 
Demon		    
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
130 977 328 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
531 235 461 163 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Attack Prep Power Blow* Thundershower*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Zap-Type Physical Potency +10%/Stats Up Crack Res +25/Stats Up Thundershower Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25/Stats Up Thundershower Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Raises physical potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
ATK +10 AGL +15 Thundershower Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Zap-Type Physical Potency +10%: Raises Zap-type physical potency by 10%.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Half Res Half Res Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Normal Very Weak Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Super Weak
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Immune Super Weak Half Res Normal


In Other LanguagesEdit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolTirador encapuchadoSpanish for "hooded shooter".
  FrançaisTire-flèchesFrench for "arrow launcher".
  DeutschBogenwichtGerman for "bow goblin/sprite".
  ItalianoTegolasA play on the fictional character Legolas, a bow-wielding Elf from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

TriviaEdit

  • A bodkin is 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.

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