Barbatos

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Barbatos (Infurnus Shadow in the NES version and HellGiant in DQVII) is a boss monster from Dragon Quest IV and a random enemy in later games.

Appearance and 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.

Background

Dragon Quest IV

Barbatos
HP MP Experience Gold
3300 Infinite 5500 0
Attack Defense Speed
190 180 72
Dropped Item Miracle sword
Skills Blazing fire, Chilly breath, War cry
Spells Kaboom
Game Dragon Quest IV
Console DS

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.

Dragon Quest V

#178 - Barbatos
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.

Dragon Quest VII

#208 - Barbatos
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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
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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.


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