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|kanji=ヘルバトラー
|kanji=ヘルバトラー
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|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen]]''
|old=Infurnus Shadow, HellGiant
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
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'''Barbatos''' ('''Infurnus Shadow''' in the NES version and '''HellGiant''' in ''DQVII'') is a boss monster from ''[[Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen]]'' and a random enemy in later games.
'''Barbatos''' is a boss monster in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' that has since become a regular enemy in the series noteworthy for being a dangerous encounter in the late stage of a game.


==Appearance and Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Barbatos is one of [[Psaro the Manslayer|Psaro the Manslayer's]] top generals and guards one of the four towers that maintain the barrier surrounding [[Castle Nadiria]]. He is a powerful spell caster, and with the exception of [[Aamon]], possesses the most powerful magical capabilities of the four. His dialogue indicates that he is loyal to [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]].
Barbatos is one of [[Psaro the Manslayer|Psaro the Manslayer's]] top generals and guards one of the four towers that maintain the barrier surrounding [[Castle Nadiria]]. He is a powerful spell caster, and with the exception of [[Aamon]], possesses the most powerful magical capabilities of the four. His dialogue indicates that he is loyal to [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]].


==Background==
==appearances==
===''Dragon Quest IV''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
{{Enemy
{{DQ4Enemy
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|name=Barbatos
|name=Barbatos
|game=Dragon Quest IV
|kanji=
|console=DS
|romanji=
|romanji=
|hp=3300
|bestiaryNumber=206
|mp=Infinite
|sprite=[[Image:Barbatos DQIV NES.gif]]
|hp=3,300
|mp=255
|attack=190
|attack=190
|defense=180
|defense=180
|agility=72
|agility=72
|experience=5500
|exp=5,500
|gold=0
|gold=0
|droppedItem=Miracle sword
|spells=[[Kaboom]]
|skills=Blazing fire, Chilly breath, War cry
|skills=Occassionally acts twice per turn<br>[[Chilly Breath]]<br>[[Inferno]]<br>[[War Cry]]
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|locations=The [[Four Dens of Nadiria]]
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|frizz-resist=75%
This brutal bovine is immune to Whack, Poof, Fuddle, Dazzle, Snooze, Drain Magic, and is highly resistant to all forms of attack magic except for Woosh and Zap spells. He casts [[Kaboom]] and breathes intense flames. He drops the [[Miracle Sword]] when he dies.
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|bang-resist=75%
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|remake-sprites=[[File:Barbatos DQIV PSX.png]]
|remake-changes=None
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This grating goat is immune to Whack, Poof, Fuddle, Dazzle, Snooze, Drain Magic, and is highly resistant to all forms of attack magic except for Woosh and Zap spells. He casts [[Kaboom]] and breathes intense flames. He drops the [[Miracle Sword]] when he dies.


===''Dragon Quest V''===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
{{Enemy
{{Enemy
|name = Barbatos
|name = Barbatos
|game = Dragon Quest V
|game = Dragon Quest V
|console = DS
|console = DS
|image=
|image=[[File:Barbatos DQV SNES.gif]]
|hp = 480
|hp = 480
|mp = 65
|mp = 65
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A pair of these fiends appear near the summit of Mt. Zugzwang. In the room right before the lair of [[Grandmaster Nimzo]], a chest containing the [[Orichalcum fangs]] can be found. When [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|the hero]] attempts to open the chest, the pair break down the door and engage the heroes in battle.
A pair of these fiends appear near the summit of Mt. Zugzwang. In the room right before the lair of [[Grandmaster Nimzo]], a chest containing the [[Orichalcum fangs]] can be found. When [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|the hero]] attempts to open the chest, the pair break down the door and engage the heroes in battle. The cannot be recruited in this battle due to the polluting evil of [[Mt. Zugzwang]], but they can join the party when found again as a normal encounter n [[Estark's Labyrinth]].  


===''Dragon Quest VII''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
{{Enemy
{{Enemy
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{{Clear}}


===''Dragon Quest IX''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
{{Enemy
{{Enemy
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|float=
|image=[[Image:|200px]]
|image=[[Image:DQIX NDS Barbatos.png]]
|name=Barbatos
|name=Barbatos
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|game=Dragon Quest IX
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|}}


{{Clear}}
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''===
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==Related Enemies==
==Related monsters==
*[[Abullddon]]
*[[Master moosifer]]
*[[Moosifer]]
*[[Moosifer]]
*[[HellGiant]]
*[[Master moosifer]]


==See Also==
==Etymology==
*[[Barbatos (Class)]]
Barbatos is the name of a duke of hell described in the Lesser Key of Solomon, being described as a humanoid who can speak with animals, conciliates rulers, and predict the future. The demon's name is derived from the Latin ''Barbatus'', meaning "Bearded". The localization team did their demonological homework, as this perfectly describes the monster.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Barbatos DQIV NES.gif|
File:DQ7 Barbatos art.png|Artwork for the alternative color scheme in ''DQVII''
Image:Barbatos DQV PS2.png|
Image:Barbatos DQV PS2.png|Polygon model for the ps2 remake of ''DQV''
Image:DQIX NDS Barbatos.png|
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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{{DQIV}}
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[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]

Revision as of 02:35, 29 June 2019

Barbatos is a boss monster in Dragon Quest IV that has since become a regular enemy in the series noteworthy for being a dangerous encounter in the late stage of a game.

Characteristics

Barbatos is one of Psaro the Manslayer's top generals and guards one of the four towers that maintain the barrier surrounding Castle Nadiria. He is a powerful spell caster, and with the exception of Aamon, possesses the most powerful magical capabilities of the four. His dialogue indicates that he is loyal to Psaro.

appearances

Dragon Quest IV

Barbatos DQIV Logo.png
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Barbatos DQIV NES.gif 3,300 255 190
Defense Agility Experience Gold
180 72 5,500 0
Bestiary No. 206
Spell(s) Kaboom
Skill(s) Occassionally acts twice per turn
Chilly Breath
Inferno
War Cry
Location(s) The Four Dens of Nadiria
Item Dropped None
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Bang Resistance *
064 75% 75% 75%
Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
25% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Bracer Resistance Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
100% 100% 75% 75%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
Barbatos DQIV PSX.png None


This grating goat is immune to Whack, Poof, Fuddle, Dazzle, Snooze, Drain Magic, and is highly resistant to all forms of attack magic except for Woosh and Zap spells. He casts Kaboom and breathes intense flames. He drops the Miracle Sword when he dies.

Dragon Quest V

#178 - Barbatos
Barbatos DQV SNES.gif
HP MP Experience Gold
480 65 1165 215
Attack Defense Speed
205 192 124
Dropped Item Hell sabre
Locations Mt. Zugzwang (miniboss x2)
Estark's Labyrinth
Skills Inferno
Spells Kaboom
Capture Rate 1/256
Bestiary # 178
Game Dragon Quest V
Console DS

A pair of these fiends appear near the summit of Mt. Zugzwang. In the room right before the lair of Grandmaster Nimzo, a chest containing the Orichalcum fangs can be found. When the hero attempts to open the chest, the pair break down the door and engage the heroes in battle. The cannot be recruited in this battle due to the polluting evil of Mt. Zugzwang, but they can join the party when found again as a normal encounter n Estark's Labyrinth.

Dragon Quest VII

#208 - Barbatos
Hellgiant.gif
HP MP Experience Gold
410 70 175 175
Attack Defense Speed
210 140 100
Dropped Item Staff of Divine Wrath (1/128)
HellGiant Heart (rare)
Locations Dark Palace
Zion Cave
Skills Inferno
Spooky Aura
Spells Kafrizzle
Kaboom
Family Demon
Capture Rate 132
Bestiary # 208
Game Dragon Quest VII
Console PSX

It can be found in the Dark Palace and Zion Cave. There is a rare chance that the Barbatos will drop a Barbatos Heart, allowing a character to become a Barbatos, after taking it to Alltrades Abbey.

Dragon Quest IX

#201 - Barbatos
DQIX NDS Barbatos.png
HP MP Experience Gold
355 30 3400 187
Attack Defense Speed
199 255 178
Dropped Item Terrible tattoo (common, 1/16)
Raging bull helm (rare, 1/128)
Locations Realm of the Mighty
Tower of Nod
Eastern Stornway (island)
Western Coffinwell (outside tower)
Grotto
Skills Psyche Up
Spells Kaboom
Family Demon
Bestiary # 201
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Description Beasts whose burning rage causes them to spit flames and cast Kaboom. Protected against pyrotechnical techniques.

The weeny wings on their backs bloom into spectacular, sky-soaring sails when they return to their hellish home.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

Dragon Quest Heroes

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Related monsters

Etymology

Barbatos is the name of a duke of hell described in the Lesser Key of Solomon, being described as a humanoid who can speak with animals, conciliates rulers, and predict the future. The demon's name is derived from the Latin Barbatus, meaning "Bearded". The localization team did their demonological homework, as this perfectly describes the monster.

Gallery