Tinpot Dictator
The Tinpot Dictator is a minor character and boss in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past.
Dragon Quest monster | |
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Tinpot Dictator | |
Art by Akira Toriyama | |
Japanese | マシンマスター |
Romaji | Mashinmasutā |
First appearance | Dragon Quest VII |
Old localization | Machinoid (DQ VII PS1) |
CharacteristicsEdit
The Tinpot Dictator is humanoid in appearance. His attire consists of a surcoat overlaid on top of a sleeveless haubergeon. He dons a bucket-like helmet with six vertical eye-slits on the front of it and two red horns sticking out of its sides. Two additional curved horns come out of the sides of his face. He wields a ball-and-chain flail in battle.
Main series appearancesEdit
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit
Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
250 | 12 | 48 | 40 | |
Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
45 | 180 | 70 | NA |
Bestiary No. | 287 |
Spell(s) | Sap |
Skill(s) | Summon Automaton Furious swing (125% damage) |
Location(s) | Automaton Stronghold (Past) |
Item(s) Dropped |
Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
0⁄64 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * |
0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * |
100% | 0% | 50% | 100% |
Poof Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Burning Breath Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance * | Ban Dance Resistance |
100% | 15% | 50% | 100% |
Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
80% | 15% | 100% |
3DS version changes |
None |
StrategyEdit
The Tinpot Dictator can summon automatons in battle, the player should ignore that and concentrate on the Dictator. Maribel should use Sap twice to remove his defense. If she has learned Heal as well, then she should be the designated healer. Kiefer should be using Flame Slash and if he has learned Focus Strength, he should use that in conjunction with Flame Slash. The Hero and Ruff should use physical attacks. After the Tinpot Dictator is defeated, defeat all remaining automatons to win the battle. Make sure to save some Medicinal herbs and MP for the next fight because the party fights the Slaughtomaton after their victory.
EtymologyEdit
A tinpot dictator is a pejorative term referring to an absolute ruler that possesses poor leadership and/or organization skills. The term refers to the Victorian invention of the tin pot, an inexpensive metal disposable container that was the precursor to the tin can.
Related monstersEdit