Big badboon

Dragon Quest monster Big badboon
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese バブーン Romaji Babūn First appearance Dragon Quest II Old localization Magic Baboon (II NES)
Magabboon (II GBC)

The big badboon is a recurring monster in the series, first appearing in Dragon Quest II. It is a variant of the badboon with a green coat of fur.

Description

Green great apes with purple faces and ears that prefer heavy foliage to fields. The main difference from their brown-furred cousins is their ability to call for backup to assist them in battle, but the apes will still flee when threatened. They made a reappearance in the series in IX after a 22 year absence.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Big badboon (バブーン Babūn)

Original (NES)

Sprite

Experience

38

Gold

45

HP

45

MP

0

Attack

45

Defence

12

Agility

18

Evasion

¹⁄₆₄

Abilities

Calls for backup (Big badboon)
Flee

Location(s)

Lianport region
Tantegel region

Item Dropped

Medicinal herb¹⁄₁₆

Fire resistance *

⁰⁄₇

Dazzle resistance

⁰⁄₇

Snooze resistance

²⁄₇

Thwack resistance

¹⁄₇

Fizzle resistance

⁷⁄₇

Kasap resistance

¹⁄₇

Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)

Sprites

Experience

40

Gold

45

HP

38

MP

0

Attack

45

Defence

12

Agility

18

Evasion

¹⁄₆₄

Abilities

Calls for backup (Big badboon)
Flees

Location(s)

Rippleport region
Tantegel region

Item Dropped

Medicinal herb¹⁄₁₆

Fire resistance *

⁰⁄₇

Dazzle resistance

⁰⁄₇

Snooze resistance

²⁄₇

Thwack resistance

¹⁄₇

Fizzle resistance

⁷⁄₇

Kasap resistance

¹⁄₇

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake

Big badboon (バブーン Babūn)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

#061

Family

Beast

Experience

132

Gold

9

HP

91

MP

5

Attack

91

Defence

102

Agility

16

Evasion

N/A

In-game description

Burly apes covered in gaudy green fur. They're exceptionally social animals, and enjoy hunting in packs

Spell(s)

N/A

Skill(s)

Call for backup (same)
Critical Hit

Location(s)

Northern Dragon's Horn region
Rippleport region

Dropped Item

Medicinal herb (1/64)

Stolen Item

Moonwort bulb (1/8)

Frizz resistance *

0%

Sizz resistance *

0%

Explosion resistance *

0%

Ice resistance *

0%

Wind resistance *

0%

Strike resistance *

0%

Dark resistance *

0%

Lightning resistance *

0%

Drain Magic resistance

0%

Whack resistance

0%

Kamikazee resistance

0%

Poof resistance *

0%

Dazzle resistance

0%

Fizzle resistance

0%

Fuddle resistance *

0%

Paralysis resistance *

0%

Snooze resistance *

0%

Stun resistance *

0%

Deceleratle resistance *

0%

Sap resistance *

0%

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Big badboon (バブーン Babūn)

Model

Bestiary no.

#082

Family

Beast

Experience

420

Gold

96

HP

147

MP

8

Attack

106

Defence

74

Agility

62

In-game description

Swirling whirlwings of unstoppable power. If they call for a friend, prepare for the end!

Dwelling in the dank depths of the forest makes a mossy mess of their fur, but fresh, fragrant flowers also flourish there.

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Launches a vigorous attack (125% damage)
Psyche Up
Calls for backup (Big badboon)
Flees

Location(s)

Bloomingdale
Grotto (Cave/Nature, rank 1)

Item(s) dropped

Magic beast hide¹⁄₈
Strength ring¹⁄₁₂₈

Fire resistance *

0%

Ice resistance *

-25%

Wind resistance *

0%

Blast/Lightning resistance *

0%

Earth resistance *

0%

Dark resistance *

0%

Light resistance *

0%

Drain Magic resistance

0%

Whack resistance *

25%

Dazzle resistance *

0%

Fizzle resistance *

100%

Fuddle resistance *

0%

Paralysis resistance *

25%

Snooze resistance *

0%

Poison resistance *

0%

Stun resistance *

25%

Blunt resistance *

25%

Deceleratle resistance *

0%

Sap resistance *

25%

Spooky Aura resistance *

0%

Charm resistance *

50%

In other languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español castellano	Malandril grande	Great Malandril, with Malandril being the Spanish name of the Badboon
Español latinoamericano	Malandril grande	Great Malandril, with Malandril being the Spanish name of the Badboon
Français	Combabouin	combat + babouin
Deutsch	Großer Gibbonze	Great Gibbonze, with Gibbonze being the German name of the Badboon
Italiano	Gran Scimpanzer	Great Scimpanzer, with Scimpanzer being the Italian name of the Badboon
한국어	반분, Banbun	Transliteration of Japanese Babūn
简体中文	狒狒怪, Fèifèiguài	Baboon monster
繁體中文	狒狒怪, Fèifèiguài	Baboon monster

Trivia

• Baboons are a genus of Old World monkeys known for the colourful markings on their face and posteriors, dog-like faces with sharp canine teeth, and short tails. Badboons are bulkier than their real world counterparts and their stature is closer to that of orangutans or gorillas.
• Contrary to their names in earlier localisations, big badboons are completely incapable of using any magic.

Similar species

• Badboon
• Brainy badboon

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