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Bomboulder

The Bomboulder is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

Introduced in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, it is a reddish variant of a Rockbomb and is known for casting Kerplunk.

CharacteristicsEdit

Usually stronger than rockbombs, at least in terms of stamina, bomboulders further differentiate themselves from their equally suicidal brethren by expending their lives to support their comrades instead of doing so in an attempt to wipe out the enemy. They achieve this with their knowledge of the spell Kerplunk, making them bothersome opponents when attempting to dispose of a large group of monsters.

In the DS remakes of the Zenithia trilogy, they are further distinguished from their Rockbomb cousins by having a full grin instead of gaped teeth.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly BrideEdit

Bomboulder (メガザルロック Megazaru rokku)
Sprite
 
Bestiary No.
#143
Recruit Rate
1⁄256
Gold
70
HP
220
MP
5
Attack
105
Defence
195
Agility
52
Evasion
0/64
Spell(s)
Kerplunk
Skill(s)
Assesses the situation. (Wastes turn)
Grins maliciously. (wastes turn)
Item dropped
Dieamend1⁄64
Resistances
Frizz *
67%
Sizz *
67%
Fire Breath *
67%
Bang *
67%
Crack *
67%
Ice Breath *
67%
Woosh *
67%
Zap *
67%
Whack *
67%
Kamikazee *
67%
Poof
20%
Dazzle *
20%
Fizzle
67%
Fuddle
20%
Poison *
100%
Snooze *
20%
Stun *
100%
Sap *
0%
PS2 model
 
DS & Mobile sprite
 


Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit

Bomboulder (メガザルロック Megazaru rokku)
Original (SFC)
Sprite
 
Bestiary No.
#124
Recruit Rate
N/A
Experience *
302
Gold
84
HP *
240
MP
63
Attack
143
Defence
153
Agility
82
Evasion
0%
Spell(s)
Kerplunk
Skill(s)
Grins (Wastes turn.)
Watches and waits.
Location(s)
Greedmore Valley mine
Felonia region
Pillar of Pegasus region
Item(s) dropped
Kerplunk bracer1⁄256
Resistances
Frizz *
60%
Sizz *
60%
Fire Breath *
60%
Bang *
60%
Crack *
0%
Ice Breath *
0%
Woosh *
?
Zap *
25%
Drain Magic *
50%
Whack *
100%
Poof *
100%
Ban Dance
100%
Dazzle *
0%
Fizzle
50%
Fuddle *
50%
Paralysis *
50%
Poison *
100%
Snooze *
50%
Stun *
100%
Sap *
0%
Army *
25%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
 
Notable Changes
None


Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit

Bomboulder (メガザルロック Megazaru rokku)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
  411 50 182 130
Agility Experience Gold Recruit Rate
48 262 107 1⁄32
Bestiary No. #202
Spell(s) Kerplunk
Skill(s) Focus Strength
Cackles insanely and launches an attack. (125% damage)
Location(s) Wilted Heart region
Roamer Encampment region
El Ciclo region
Cathedral of Blight
Cave to Another World
Item(s) Dropped Kamikazee bracer1⁄256
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0/64 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 25%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 50% 100%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance *
100% 100% 50% 50%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance* Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
100% 100% 0% 50%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 15% 25%
3DS version changes
None


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

Bomboulder (メガザルロック Megazaru rokku)
Original (PS2)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#116
Family
Material
Gold
11
HP
115
MP
10
Attack
80
Defence
111
Agility
80
Evasion
0⁄64
In-game description

They often appear uninterested when first encountered, but in reality, they are merely biding their time, waiting for the best moment to attack.

Spell(s)
Kerplunk
Skill(s)
Grin maliciously. (Wastes turn.)
Psyche Up
Item(s) dropped
Stone hardhat1⁄16
Rockbomb shard1⁄64
Resistances
Attack
0%
Frizz *
50%
Sizz *
50%
Fire Breath *
50%
Bang *
50%
Crack *
50%
Ice breath *
50%
Woosh *
100%
Strike/Rock *
25%
Zap *
25%
Whack *
100%
Ban Dance
100%
Dazzle
100%
Fizzle
50%
Fuddle *
100%
Paralysis *
100%
Poison *
100%
Snooze *
100%
Stun *
50%
Sap *
100%
Army *
0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

##159 - Bomboulder
 
HP MP Experience Gold
146 26 1,300 144
Attack Defense Speed
78 180 100
Dropped Item Rockbomb shard1⁄16
Yggdrasil dew1⁄128
Locations Wyrmtail
Wyrmsmaw
Western Wormwood (high ground)
Khaalag Coast
Grotto (nature)
Skills Grins maliciously. (wastes turn.)
Desperate attack
Spells Kerplunk
Family Material
Bestiary # #159
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Japanese Name メガザルロック
Romanized Jap. Megazaru rokku
Description They're not fond of fighting, and mostly just sit there smiling, but if an ally expires, they kick in with Kerplunk to bring them back.

Sensible, soft-hearted senior citizens who keep a supply of amazing medicine handy in case of emergencies.


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Bomboulder (メガザルロック Megazaru rokku)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#326
Family
Material
Experience
1,038
Gold
173
HP
363
MP
40
Attack
162
Defence
347
Agility
71
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Strong, silent types who sit stony-faced until such time as things look grim, then sacrifice themselves to bring their buddies back.

Spell(s)
Kerplunk
Skill(s)
Smiles spookily. (Wastes turn.)
Desperate attack
Location(s)
Mount Huji (second act)
The Arborian Highlands (second act)
Pillar of Pegasus (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) Dropped
Dieamend1⁄32
Yggdrasil dew1⁄128
Resistances
Fire *
25%
Ice *
-110%
Wind *
-110%
Earth *
25%
Light *
0%
Dark *
0%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
75%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
50%
Fizzle *
25%
Fuddle *
50%
Paralysis *
50%
Poison *
100%
Snooze *
0%
Blunt
0%
Sap *
0%
Stumble *
0%
Stun *
75%
Charm *
100%
Beguile *
50%
Elemental *
0%



Vicious bomboulder (メガザルロック・強 Megazaru rokku・kyō)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#603
Family
Material
Experience
1,506
Gold
334
HP
591
MP
60
Attack
362
Defence
688
Agility
127
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Bomboulders driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Spell(s)
Kerplunk
Skill(s)
Smiles spookily. (Wastes turn.)
Desperate attack
Location(s)
The Sage's Trial - The Fierce Forest (third act, day only)
Item(s) Dropped
Dieamend1⁄32
Yggdrasil dew1⁄128
Resistances
Fire *
25%
Ice *
-110%
Wind *
-110%
Earth *
25%
Light *
0%
Dark *
0%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
75%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
50%
Fizzle *
50%
Fuddle *
50%
Paralysis *
50%
Poison *
100%
Snooze *
25%
Blunt
0%
Sap *
0%
Stumble *
0%
Stun *
75%
Charm *
100%
Beguile *
50%
Elemental *
0%


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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark PrinceEdit

Bomboulder (メガザルロック Megazaru rokku)
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
    1,390 460
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
440 640 400 560
Bestiary No. #334
Rank C
In-game description A real leader among rock-based monsters. These stalwarts' stony-faced exteriors belie their tender nature - they're more than prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to revive their buddies, should push come to shove
Talents Rockin’ Roller (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Beastsbane (lv. 1)
Sizzmeister (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Sizzer (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 1)
Big Bully (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart   X  
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% 0% -25% 25%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 50%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
50% 0% 0% 50%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
-25% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%


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

Bomboulder (メガザルロック Megazaru rokku)
Model Experience Gold
  47 22g
List No. #044
Field Notes Kindly creatures that sacrifice themselves in a flash to aid comrades caught between a rock and a hard place. They can live happily for millennia without so much as a murmur, but if provoked, they kick off with a Kerplunk.
Location(s) Arba Town (Recruit, Captain, Hero)
Big-Eye Boulevard (Grudge Match: Blue Behemoth)
Dawnsholm (Hero)
Rockscoffer's Rift (Grudge Match: Old Five-Necks)
The Fault (Captain, Hero)
Item(s) Dropped Sizeable seashell
Royal ruby
Classic nacreous necromonocle recipe
Luxury nacreous necromonocle recipe


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

Bomboulder (メガザルロック Megazaru rokku)
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
  568 84g Yes
List No. #100
Field Notes Kindly creatures that sacrifice themselves in a flash to aid comrades caught between a rock and a hard place. They can live happily for millennia without so much as a murmur, but if provoked, they kick off with a Kerplunk.
Location(s) Battle of the Pinnacle: Base
Battle of the Pinnacle: Center
The Damned Dunes
Item(s) Dropped Royal ruby
Fresh water


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TriviaEdit

  • In terms of the threat they pose, Bomboulders are nearly identical to Beelzebuzzes, monsters that preceded them by one game.

Similar speciesEdit

GalleryEdit

  • A Bomboulder in X.

  • XI polygon model.

  • A Vicious bomboulder.

  • Appearance in Stars.

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