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The '''cyclown''' (formerly known as '''razor wind''' and '''WindBeast''') is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. It is a blue, clown-like monster whose lower body is perpetually wrapped in a swirling whirlwind. | |||
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==Characteristics== | |||
Cyclowns are blue humanoid creatures with cartoonish faces and two antennae on top of their heads. Their most notable feature is the cyclone that they ride around on, which completely obscures their lower body and allows . They are elemental spirits associated with wind and they attack their foes with [[Wind Sickles|sharp, cutting gales]]. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===''Dragon Quest IV''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''=== | ||
===''Dragon Quest IX''=== | |||
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''=== | |||
Although cyclowns do not make an appearance in the game as enemies, an image of a cyclown can be seen at the [[Ancient Fane]] in the PS1 version of the game, representing the element of wind. | |||
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{{Enemy | {{Enemy | ||
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|locations=[[Newid Isle]]<br>[[Tower of Trades]] | |locations=[[Newid Isle]]<br>[[Tower of Trades]] | ||
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===''Dragon Quest Monsters''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''=== | ||
===''Dragon Quest Monsters 2''=== | WindBeast is a member of the [[Beast family]]. It learns [[Infernos]], [[Crack|IceBolt]], and [[VacuSlash]] naturally. Any Beast pedigree with a Material mate will create a WindBeast. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''=== | |||
===''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart''=== | ===''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart''=== | ||
==Etymology== | |||
The cyclown is based on a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamaitachi kamaitachi], a yōkai, or supernatural creature, from Japanese mythology. It is a mischievous creature, sometimes interpreted as a weasel, that rides on dust devils and is known to cut people with their sickle-like nails. The kamaitachi make frequent appearances in Japanese media, including anime, manga, and video games. | |||
==Related enemies== | ==Related enemies== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Image:Windbeast.png|WindBeast in ''Dragon Warrior Monsters'' | |||
Image:Wind_beast.png|WindBeast in ''Dragon Warrior Monsters 2'' | |||
File:DWM Box.png|The WindBeast seen on the left on the box art for ''Dragon Warrior Monsters'' | |||
File:DQHRS Cyclown.png|Cyclown tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]'' | File:DQHRS Cyclown.png|Cyclown tank in ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime|Rocket Slime]]'' | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
Revision as of 00:01, 23 February 2017
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| Cyclown | |
Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | かまいたち |
| Romaji | Kamakitachi |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest IV |
The cyclown (formerly known as razor wind and WindBeast) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. It is a blue, clown-like monster whose lower body is perpetually wrapped in a swirling whirlwind.
Characteristics
Cyclowns are blue humanoid creatures with cartoonish faces and two antennae on top of their heads. Their most notable feature is the cyclone that they ride around on, which completely obscures their lower body and allows . They are elemental spirits associated with wind and they attack their foes with sharp, cutting gales.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest VII
Although cyclowns do not make an appearance in the game as enemies, an image of a cyclown can be seen at the Ancient Fane in the PS1 version of the game, representing the element of wind.
Dragon Quest IX
| #049 - Cyclown | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dropped Item | Glass frit (common, 1/32) Agility ring (rare, 1/128) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locations | Newid Isle Tower of Trades | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Skills | Wind Sickles Psych Up | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Family | Elemental | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bestiary # | 049 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Game | Dragon Quest IX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Console | DS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | Their whipping whirlwinds slice through enemies and stop wind attacks from working. They turn heads with their hypnotic hurricanes and tempt people into their wicked world of whirling winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dragon Quest Monsters
WindBeast is a member of the Beast family. It learns Infernos, IceBolt, and VacuSlash naturally. Any Beast pedigree with a Material mate will create a WindBeast.
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart
Etymology
The cyclown is based on a kamaitachi, a yōkai, or supernatural creature, from Japanese mythology. It is a mischievous creature, sometimes interpreted as a weasel, that rides on dust devils and is known to cut people with their sickle-like nails. The kamaitachi make frequent appearances in Japanese media, including anime, manga, and video games.
Related enemies
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Gallery
WindBeast in Dragon Warrior Monsters
WindBeast in Dragon Warrior Monsters 2
- DWM Box.png
The WindBeast seen on the left on the box art for Dragon Warrior Monsters
Cyclown tank in Rocket Slime
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