Bodkin bowyer
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Bodkin bowyer | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | アローインプ |
| Romaji | Arō inpu |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest IV |
| Old localization | Arrop (IV NES and Torneko 2 PS1) |
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.
Characteristics[edit]
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.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
Dragon Quest X[edit]
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 Age[edit]
Malicious[edit]
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit]
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Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]
| Model | Experience | Gold | Marked Version? |
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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 Builders[edit]
Dragon Quest Tact[edit]
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.
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Attack Prep | Power Blow* | Thundershower* | ||
| 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 | |
| First | |
| Raises physical potency of allies, including itself, by 5% in a 5x5 square around it. | |
| First | Second | Third |
| ATK +10 | AGL +15 | Thundershower Potency +2% |
| 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 Languages[edit]
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Tirador encapuchado | Spanish for "hooded shooter". |
 Français | Tire-flèches | French for "arrow launcher". |
 Deutsch | Bogenwicht | German for "bow goblin/sprite". |
 Italiano | Tegolas | A play on the fictional character Legolas, a bow-wielding Elf from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. |
Trivia[edit]
- 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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Similar species[edit]
