Funghoul

A funghoul is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series.

Introduced in Dragon Quest III, it is a dim-witted mushroom monster utterly dedicated to putting adventurers to sleep with peculiar spores.

CharacteristicsEdit

A funghoul is a spotted, red-capped mushroom with stalks thick enough to serve as a face and body. It has stubby arms, small feet, sad, yellow eyes, and a fanged mouth with a tongue lolling out. In some spinoff games, it is considered part of the undead family as the Obake (おばけ) in its Japanese name refers to a type of yōkai or ghost in folklore.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit

Funghoul (おばけキノコ Obake kinoko)
Original (NES)
Sprite
 
Bestiary No.
#020
Level
9
Gold
18
HP
24
MP
0
Attack
30
Defense
12
Evasion
064
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Flee
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
Skyfell Tower
Isis Region
Item Dropped
Holy water132
Resistances
Fire *
0%
Crack *
0%
Woosh *
0%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
0%
Poof
70%
Dazzle
70%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle
100%
Snooze
25%
Sap *
25%
Remakes sprites


Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeEdit

Funghoul (おばけキノコ Obake kinoko)
Sprite
 
Bestiary No.
#021
Family
None
Gold
7
HP
48
MP
9
Attack
44
Defence
62
Agility
26
Evasion
0/64
In-game description

Ghastly fungi that thrive in dark recesses. A single sniff of their sporific Sweet Breath is enough to send even the most caffeinated traveller straight to sleep

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
Skyfell Tower
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb18
Resistances
Fire *
-125%
Explosion *
0%
Ice *
0%
Wind *
0%
Strike *
0%
Lightning *
0%
Whack *
0%
Poof *
0%
Dazzle
0%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle *
0%
Paralysis *
0%
Snooze *
25%
Stumble *
0%
Stun *
0%
Sap *
0%


Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the ChosenEdit

Funghoul (おばけキノコ Obake kinoko)
Original (NES)
Sprite
 
Bestiary No.
#023
Gold
15
HP
19
MP
0
Attack
19
Defence
15
Agility
10
Evasion
164
Spell(s)
None
Item Dropped
Medicinal herb(1128)
Resistances
Frizz *
0%
Sizz *
0%
Bang *
0%
Crack *
25%
Woosh *
0%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
0%
Poof
100%
Dazzle
75%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle
100%
Snooze
25%
Sap *
0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
 
Notable Changes
None

Notably in this game, Funghouls have the ability to inflict poison on the party instead of putting them to sleep. This is the only game where they do so.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly BrideEdit

Funghoul (おばけキノコ Obake kinoko)
Sprite
 
Bestiary No.
#045
Recruit Rate
116
Gold
35
HP
35
MP
0
Attack
45
Defence
37
Agility
24
Evasion
064
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
Fortuna area (G3)
Whealbrook area (G2)
Roundbeck area (G2)
Outside Uptaten Towers (G2)
West of Zoomingale (near Lunar Zoombloom)
Item dropped
Antidotal herb
Resistances
Frizz *
0%
Sizz *
0%
Bang *
20%
Crack *
0%
Ice Breath *
0%
Woosh *
0%
Zap *
0%
Drain Magic *
100%
Whack *
0%
Kamikazee *
0%
Poof
20%
Dazzle *
67%
Fizzle
100%
Fuddle
20%
Poison *
67%
Snooze *
0%
Stun *
0%
Sap *
0%
PS2 model
 
DS & Mobile sprite
 


Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

Funghoul (おばけきのこ Obake kinoko)
Original (PS2)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#019
Family
Plant
Gold
12
HP
22
MP
0
Attack
21
Defence
18
Agility
14
Evasion
064
In-game description

Mushroom-shaped monsters with a sweet breath that puts enemies to sleep. They grow in humid areas like grasslands and deep forests.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Sweet Breath
Item(s) dropped
Antidotal herb132
Plain cheese1128
Resistances
Attack
0%
Frizz *
0%
Sizz *
0%
Bang *
0%
Crack *
0%
Ice breath *
0%
Woosh *
0%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
0%
Ban Dance
100%
Dazzle
50%
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

Funghoul (おばけキノコ Obake kinoko)
Model
 
Bestiary no.
#015
Family
Plant
Gold
20
HP
22
MP
3
Attack
25
Defence
17
Agility
19
In-game description

Flambe these foul fungi to stop them sending you to sleep with their sickly Sweet Breath.

Mushroom-like monsters who loves musty, manky places, and relish rolling around in freshly fallen leaves.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Sweet Breath
Item(s) dropped
Medicinal herb18
Sleeping hibiscus1128
Resistances
Fire *
-25%
Ice *
0%
Wind *
0%
Blast/Lightning *
0%
Earth *
0%
Dark *
-25%
Light *
-25%
Whack *
0%
Dazzle *
0%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
0%
Paralysis *
0%
Snooze *
0%
Poison *
0%
Stun *
0%
Blunt *
0%
Sap *
0%
Charm *
0%


Dragon Quest XEdit

A funghoul began appearing in Version 5.0 of the game, being encountered in the Netherworld and is quite stronger than its typical early game appearances. As always, it is able to put opponents to sleep with their its Sweet Breath.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Funghoul (おばけきのこ Obake kinoko)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#020
Family
Nature
Gold
11
HP
18
MP
8
Attack
20
Defence
22
Agility
14
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Massive mushroom monsters with the faces of men. Beware - one breath of the sweet-smelling odour they exude can send you into a deep, deep sleep.

Spell(s)
N/A
Skill(s)
Sweet Breath
Flee
Location(s)
Heliodorian Foothills (first and third acts, night)
The Manglegrove (first and third acts)
Item(s) Dropped
Sleeping hibiscus116
Wakerobin132
Resistances
Fire *
-10%
Ice *
0%
Wind *
0%
Earth *
0%
Light *
-10%
Dark *
-10%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
0%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
0%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
0%
Paralysis *
0%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
50%
Blunt
0%
Sap *
0%
Stumble *
0%
Stun *
0%
Charm *
100%
Beguile *
0%
Elemental *
0%


ViciousEdit

Vicious funghoul (おばけきのこ・強 Obake kinoko・kyō)
Sprite
 
Bestiary no.
#215
Family
Nature
Gold
67
HP
102
MP
16
Attack
108
Defence
103
Agility
79
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

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

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
Heliodorian Foothills (second act)
The Manglegrove (second act)
The Sage's Trial - The Fierce Forest (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Sleeping hibiscus116
Wakerobin132
Resistances
Fire *
-10%
Ice *
0%
Wind *
0%
Earth *
0%
Light *
-10%
Dark *
-10%
Zap *
0%
Whack *
0%
Poof
100%
Dazzle *
0%
Fizzle *
100%
Fuddle *
0%
Paralysis *
0%
Poison *
0%
Snooze *
50%
Blunt
0%
Sap *
0%
Stumble *
0%
Stun *
0%
Charm *
100%
Beguile *
0%
Elemental *
0%


Dragon Quest Monsters: JokerEdit

Funghoul
Family Undead
Rank F
Description Pestilent creatures that spawn in moist, dark places.
Weapons Swords, Whips, Claws, Staves
Traits -
Resistances Vulnerable to Frizz, Poisonproof
Skill Graveheart, Attack Boost
Location Xeroph Isle
Breeding chart Stump chump x Lips


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2Edit

Funghoul
Family Undead
Rank F
Size S
Weapons Swords, Whips, Staves
Traits Crafty Poisoner
Resistances Immune to Poison, Vulnerable to Frizz
Skill Graveheart
Location Treepidation
Breeding chart Stump chump x Lips or Dracky


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3Edit

Funghouls are Rank F nature monsters that can be found on the Spirit Road. They occasionally drop a Punchshroom as a treasure item.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark PrinceEdit

Funghoul (おばけキノコ Obake kinoko)
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
    1,340 420
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
580 550 500 410
Bestiary No. #429
Rank G
In-game description These great big gurning mushrooms spring up in their dozens in damp locales. They propogate by putting travellers to sleep and seeding them with their spores
Talents Stinker (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Beastsbane (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Sleeper (lv. 20)
Somnolent Skin (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Titan (lv. 1)
Major Downer (lv. 1)
Insult to Injury (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Conquest - Lower Echelon (    )
Circle of Caprice - Lower Echelon (    )
Items Smelling salts (Common)
Seed of resilience (Rare)
Synthesis chart   X  
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% 0% 0% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% 50% 25% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
50% 0% -25% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
25% 50% 25% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
-25% 25%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%


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

Dragon Quest TactEdit

Funghoul appears as an E-rank monster of the Nature family. It can be recruited from Chapters 5-7, 7-1, 9-2, 14-1, 14-3, and 14-6 of the main storyline. The Funghoul can participate in Stump chump and Crabid's Battle Roads as a party member.

Funghoul (おばけきのこ Obake kinoko)
Stats


 
Family Rank Role
 
Nature
   
Debuff
Max Level HP MP Move
95 653 132 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
213 196 97 108 10
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Sweet Breath Glacier Slash* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Max HP +15/Stats Up Crack Res +25/Stats Up Glacier Slash Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25/Stats Up Glacier Slash Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Glacier Slash 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 Normal Half Res Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Normal Half Res Immune
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal 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 Normal Half Res Normal


TriviaEdit

  • A funghoul's name is a combination of the words "fungi" and "ghoul", a type of demon from pre-Islamic Arabian mythology that is said to feast on corpses. Its name may also be a pun on the often mispronounced Italian curse word "fongool", or "vaffanculo".

Similar sporesEdit

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