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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
| title=Cyclops
| title=Cyclops
| image=[[Image:Cyclops.png|280px]]
| image=[[Image:Cyclops.png|250px]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
| firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''
| kanji=サイクロプス
| kanji=サイクロプス
| romanji=}}
|old=Cyclops
The '''Cyclops''' is a mono-eyed member of the [[Demon family]] and the premiere giant enemy in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Series]]
| romanji=Saikuropusu
}}
The '''Cyclops''' is a monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''.
==Characteristics==
The [[gigantes]]' less popular dark blue cousin, the cyclops can't quite match up to its contemporary but is still strong in its own right. Originally depicted as a weaponless dolt, this juggernaut brings more brawn than brains to the battlefield.
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQ2}}===
{{DQ2Enemy
|name=Cyclops
|kanji=サイクロプス
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ2-NES-CYCLOPS.png]]
|nes-hp=115
|nes-mp=0
|nes-exp=188
|nes-gold=99
|nes-attack=121
|nes-defense=32
|nes-agility=90
|nes-spells=
|nes-locations=[[Rendarak]]
|nes-item=[[Banishing bell]] ({{fraction|1|32}})
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|nes-fire-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|nes-dazzle-resist={{fraction|1|7}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|3|7}}
|nes-thwack-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|nes-kasap-resist={{fraction|3|7}}
|remake-sprites=[[File:DQ2-SNES-CYCLOPS.png]][[File:DQ2-GBC-CYCLOPS.png]][[File:DQII IOS Cyclops Sprite.png|58px]][[File:DQII Switch Cyclops Sprite.png|60px]]
|remake-hp=115
|remake-mp=0
|remake-exp=257
|remake-gold=99
|remake-attack=121
|remake-defense=42
|remake-agility=43
|remake-spells=
|remake-locations=[[Rendarak]]
|remake-item=[[Banishing bell]] ({{fraction|1|32}})
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|remake-fire-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-dazzle-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|3|7}}
|remake-thwack-resist={{fraction|2|7}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-kasap-resist={{fraction|3|7}}
}}
==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Cyclops
|kanji=サイクロプス
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|sprite=
|hp=115
|mp=0
|exp=193
|gold=149
|attack=121
|defense=42
|agility=47
|tameRate=1/32
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #023
|spells=None
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]
|locations=Muscle Mountain
|items=[[Knuckledusters]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=50%
|drain-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=15%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=15%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=50%
|army-resist=0%
}}
====Monster Meadow quotes====
*''Gah! I blinked first!''
 
*''I'm trying not to blink!''


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
*''I've got my eye on you!''
{{Enemy
{{Section-Stub}}
|float=
==={{DQ8}}===
|image=
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Cyclops
|name=Cyclops
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|kanji=サイクロプス
|console=PS2
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|romanji=
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Cyclops.png]]
|hp=482
|hp=482
|mp=0
|mp=0
|exp=443
|gold=69
|attack=254
|attack=254
|defense=112
|defense=112
|agility=94
|agility=94
|experience=443
|gold=69
|droppedItem=[[Amor seco essence]] (common)<br>[[Giant mallet]] (rare)
|skills=
|spells=
|family=Demon
|bestiaryNumber=195
|bestiaryNumber=195
|family=[[Demon family|Demon]]
|description=A one-eyed giant possessing incredible strength. Fond of splitting the skulls of enemies with a swing of its enormous club.
|description=A one-eyed giant possessing incredible strength. Fond of splitting the skulls of enemies with a swing of its enormous club.
|spells=None
|skills=[[Critical Hit|Desperate attack]]
|locations=[[Untrodden Groves]]
|locations=[[Untrodden Groves]]
|}}
|items=[[Amor seco essence]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Giant mallet]]{{fraction|1|64}}
 
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=50%
|poison-resist=15%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{Enemy
|float=
|float=
|image=[[Image:|200px]]
|image=[[File:DQIX Cyclops Sprite.png]]
|name=Cyclops
|name=Cyclops
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|console=DS
|console=DS
|romanji=
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|hp=355
|hp=355
|mp=8
|mp=8
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|gold=84
|gold=84
|droppedItem=[[Oaken club]] (common, 1/16)<br>[[Fur vest]] (rare, 1/128)
|droppedItem=[[Oaken club]] (common, 1/16)<br>[[Fur vest]] (rare, 1/128)
|skills=Critical strike
|skills=[[Critical Hit|Critical strike]]
|family=Demon
|family=Demon
|bestiaryNumber=157
|bestiaryNumber=157
|description= Towering titans who may be sort of sluggish, but more than make up for it with insane strength, huge HP and crippling criticals.<br>Their clubs are incredibly useful, doubling as backscratchers, pillows and any number of other advantageous items.
|description= Towering titans who may be sort of sluggish, but more than make up for it with insane strength, huge HP and crippling criticals.<br><br>Their clubs are incredibly useful, doubling as backscratchers, pillows and any number of other advantageous items.
|locations=[[Wyrmtail]]<br>[[Wyrmwing]]<br>[[Wyrmneck]]<br>[[Wyrmsmaw]]<br>[[Western Wormwood]] (island)
|locations=[[Wyrmtail]]<br>[[Wyrmwing]]<br>[[Wyrmneck]]<br>[[Wyrmsmaw]]<br>[[Western Wormwood]] (island)
|}}
|}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Clear}}
{{Section-Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
 
{{DQ11Enemy
==Variants==
|name=Cyclops
===Gigantes===
|kanji=サイクロプス
The '''Gigantes''' (ギガンテス) is a cyclops with light blue skin, a blue eye, and considerably more bulk.
|romanji=Saikuropusu
{{Enemy
|bestiaryNumber=
|name = Gigantes
|family=[[Demon]]
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''
|description=The golden rule when fighting these terrifying one-eyed titans is not to if you can--sometimes discretion really can be the better part of valour.
|console = DS
|sprite=[[File:DQXI Cyclops Sprite.png]]
|image=
|hp=551
|hp = 350
|mp=20
|mp = 0
|attack=209
|attack = 210
|defense=156
|defense = 110
|agility=16
|agility = 77
|exp=792
|experience = 570
|gold=120
|gold = 70
|spells=
|droppedItem = [[Seed of strength]]
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]<br>[[Crackerwhack]]
|skills = [[Frenzy]]<br>Stomp
|items=[[Blue eye]] (Common)<br>[[Hairy vest]] (Rare)
|spells =
|locations=[[Arborian Highlands]] (Act 1)<br>[[Manglegrove]] (Act 2)<br>[[Costa Valor]] (Act 2)
|bestiaryNumber=170
|evasion=
|captureRate=[[Gigantes (Recruit)|1/32]]
|fire-resist=0%
|locations=[[Nadiria]]<br>[[Mt. Zugzwang]]<br>[[Estark's Labyrinth]]
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=-125%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=25%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=100%
|elemental-resist=100%
}}
}}
 
====Malicious====
{{Enemy
{{spoiler|start}}
|float=
{{DQ11Enemy
|image=
|name=Cyclops
|name=Gigantes
|kanji=サイクロプス
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|romanji=Saikuropusu
|console=PS2
|bestiaryNumber=
|romanji=
|family=[[Demon]]
|hp=710
|description=Cyclopses who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
|mp=0
|sprite=[[File:DQXI Cyclops Sprite.png]]
|attack=285
|hp=1222
|defense=148
|mp=40
|agility=99
|attack=304
|experience=511
|defense=287
|gold=36
|agility=48
|droppedItem=[[Amor seco essence]] (common)<br>[[Elfin elixir]] (rare)
|exp=3204
|skills=
|gold=490
|spells=
|spells=
|family=Demon
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]<br>[[Crackerwhack]]
|bestiaryNumber=208
|items=[[Blue eye]] (Common)<br>[[Hairy vest]] (Rare)
|description=The fury of the Lords of Darkness taken physical form as a powerful monster. Combines sheer size and strength with an overwhelming hatred for anything human.
|locations=[[Emerald Coast]] (Post game)<br>[[Arborian Highlands]] (Post game)<br>[[Manglegrove]] (Post game) <br>[[Insula Cognita]] (Post game)
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]
|evasion=
|}}
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=-125%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-125%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poof-resist=100%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=50%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=50%
|beguile-resist=25%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}
{{Section-Stub}}


{{Enemy
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''===
|float=
{{Section-Stub}}
|image=
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
|name=Gigantes
{{Section-Stub}}
|game=''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
==Etymology==
|console=DS
''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclopes Cyclopes]'' are mythical creatures originating from Greek and Roman mythology. Three different varieties of cyclopes can be distinguished; Brontes, Steropes and Arges are featured in Hesiod's ''Theogeny'', in Homer's ''Odyssey'' they are depicted as uncilivised shepherds, and lastly the builders who constructed the eponymous Cyclopean walls of Mycenae and Tiryns.
|romanji=
==Related Monsters==
|hp=640
*[[Gigantes]]
|mp=9
*[[Gigantifungi]]
|attack=212
*[[Atlas]]
|defense=190
*[[Atlas' stool]]
|agility=115
*[[Queen Ferz]]
|experience=3200
*[[Mushy cyclops]]
|gold=110
*[[Golden goliath]]
|droppedItem=[[Strength ring]] (common, 1/64)<br>[[Ace of clubs]] (rare, 1/128)
*[[Tweedledoom and Tweedledeath]]
|skills=Critical strike
{{Stub}}
|family=Demon
{{DQII}}
|bestiaryNumber=192
{{DQVII}}
|description=Stupidly strong, stamina-heavy and slightly slapdash smashers who can be licked with lightning.<br>Some say they're massive sports fans, so much so that they've named their race after their favourite team.
{{DQVIII}}
|locations=[[Realm of the Mighty]]<br>[[Tower of Nod]]<br>[[Western Coffinwell]] (outside tower)<br>[[Eastern Stornway]] (island)
{{DQIX}}
|}}
{{DQX}}
==Gallery==
{{DQXI}}
<Gallery>
{{DQS}}
Image:DQII_Gigantes.png| A Gigantes
[[Category:Greek mythology]]
File:Slime MoriMori DQ Gigantes.png|''Slime Morimori Dragon Quest''
File:DQTCG Gigantes.png|''DQ'' Trading Card Game card
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VII 3DS enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Demons]]

Revision as of 09:47, 15 March 2020

The Cyclops is a monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest II.

Characteristics

The gigantes' less popular dark blue cousin, the cyclops can't quite match up to its contemporary but is still strong in its own right. Originally depicted as a weaponless dolt, this juggernaut brings more brawn than brains to the battlefield.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Cyclops (サイクロプス Saikuropusu)DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQ2-NES-CYCLOPS.png 115 0 121
Defense Agility Experience Gold
32 90 188 99
Abilities
Location(s) Rendarak
Item Dropped Banishing bell (132)
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
116 07 17 37
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
27 77 37
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Attack
DQ2-SNES-CYCLOPS.pngDQ2-GBC-CYCLOPS.pngDQII IOS Cyclops Sprite.pngDQII Switch Cyclops Sprite.png 115 0 121
Defense Agility Experience Gold
42 43 257 99
Abilities
Location(s) Rendarak
Item Dropped Banishing bell (132)
Evasion Fire Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Snooze Resistance
116 07 07 37
Thwack Resistance Fizzle Resistance Kasap Resistance
27 77 37



Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Cyclops (サイクロプス Saikuropusu)
DQ7-PSX-LOGO-ICON.png
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
115 0 121 42
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
47 193 149 1/32
Bestiary No. DLC #023
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Desperate attack
Location(s) Muscle Mountain
Item(s) Dropped Knuckledusters1128
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
064 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 *
0% 0% 100% 50%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 0% 50% 15%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
50% 0% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
15% 0% 0%


Monster Meadow quotes

  • Gah! I blinked first!
  • I'm trying not to blink!
  • I've got my eye on you!

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Cyclops (サイクロプス Saikuropusu)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Cyclops.png 482 0 254
Defense Agility Experience Gold
112 94 443 69
Bestiary no. 195
Family Demon
In-game description A one-eyed giant possessing incredible strength. Fond of splitting the skulls of enemies with a swing of its enormous club.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Desperate attack
Location(s) Untrodden Groves
Item(s) dropped Amor seco essence132
Giant mallet164
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 0% 0% 0%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
50% 15% 50% 50%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 15% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

#157 - Cyclops
DQIX Cyclops Sprite.png
HP MP Experience Gold
355 8 1400 84
Attack Defense Speed
170 150 75
Dropped Item Oaken club (common, 1/16)
Fur vest (rare, 1/128)
Locations Wyrmtail
Wyrmwing
Wyrmneck
Wyrmsmaw
Western Wormwood (island)
Skills Critical strike
Family Demon
Bestiary # 157
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Romanized Jap. Saikuropusu
Description Towering titans who may be sort of sluggish, but more than make up for it with insane strength, huge HP and crippling criticals.

Their clubs are incredibly useful, doubling as backscratchers, pillows and any number of other advantageous items.

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Cyclops (サイクロプス Saikuropusu)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQXI Cyclops Sprite.png 551 20 209
Defense Agility Experience Gold
156 16 792 120
Bestiary no.
Family Demon
In-game description The golden rule when fighting these terrifying one-eyed titans is not to if you can--sometimes discretion really can be the better part of valour.
Spell(s)
Skill(s) Desperate attack
Crackerwhack
Location(s) Arborian Highlands (Act 1)
Manglegrove (Act 2)
Costa Valor (Act 2)
Item(s) dropped Blue eye (Common)
Hairy vest (Rare)
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
? 0% 50% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
0% -125% 0% -125%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 50% 0% 25%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
100% 100% 100%


Malicious

Warning: Spoilers!
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Cyclops (サイクロプス Saikuropusu)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQXI Cyclops Sprite.png 1222 40 304
Defense Agility Experience Gold
287 48 3204 490
Bestiary no.
Family Demon
In-game description Cyclopses who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
Spell(s)
Skill(s) Desperate attack
Crackerwhack
Location(s) Emerald Coast (Post game)
Arborian Highlands (Post game)
Manglegrove (Post game)
Insula Cognita (Post game)
Item(s) dropped Blue eye (Common)
Hairy vest (Rare)
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
? 0% 50% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
0% -125% 0% -125%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 50% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 25%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%



Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

Dragon Quest Swords

Etymology

Cyclopes are mythical creatures originating from Greek and Roman mythology. Three different varieties of cyclopes can be distinguished; Brontes, Steropes and Arges are featured in Hesiod's Theogeny, in Homer's Odyssey they are depicted as uncilivised shepherds, and lastly the builders who constructed the eponymous Cyclopean walls of Mycenae and Tiryns.

Related Monsters