Merry man
The Merry man is henchman employed by the infamous bumbling bandit Robbin' 'Ood. These monsters are golden recolours of the more common restless armour in all but one appearance, being the fifth game.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Merry man | |
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| Japanese | カンダタこぶん（DQV） |
| Romaji | Kandata kobun |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride |
Localization history
The merry man is the same monster as the robbin' 'oodlum and robbin' huddle, with the three being named カンダタこぶん (Kandata kobun) in Japanese. The robbin' 'oodlum name has been used three times where as robbin huddle name is only used in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation to signify that the goons are slightly stronger than the robbin' 'oodlums. All other appearances of the カンダタこぶん use merry man to better match their boss' Robin Hood pun.
Appearance
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
| Merry man |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
 |
500 | 30 | 130 | 90 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 65 | 750 | 150 | N/A | |
| Bestiary No. | Unnumbered boss |
| Spell(s) | Snooze |
| Skill(s) | None |
| Location(s) | See below |
| Item dropped | Mini medal1⁄8 |
| Evasion | Frizz resistance * | Sizz resistance * | Fire Breath resistance * | |
| 0/64 | 20% | 20% | 20% | |
| Bang resistance * | Crack resistance * | Ice Breath resistance * | Woosh resistance * | |
| 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | |
| Zap resistance * | Drain Magic resistance * | Whack resistance * | Kamikazee resistance * | |
| 20% | 0% | 100% | 100% | |
| Poof resistance | Poison resistance * | Fuddle resistance | Snooze resistance * | |
| 100% | 100% | 20% | 100% | |
| Dazzle resistance * | Sap resistance * | Fizzle resistance | Stun resistance * | |
| 100% | 20% | 0% | 20% | |
| PS2 model | DS & Mobile sprite |
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- Coburg: Found along the western castle wall, guarding a Treasure chest containing Hela's armour
- Stockenbarrel: Found behind Bianca Whitaker's house, guarding a chest containing a Silk bustier.
- Precaria: To reach him, the player must pass through the windmill to reach the ledge where he's standing. He is guarding a chest containing Stolos' staff.
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
| Merry Man (カンダタ子分 Kandata kobun) |  |
| Model | Experience | Gold |
 |
70 | 77g |
| List No. | 104 |
| Field Notes | A long-suffering servant of Robbin' 'Ood, who manages to stay merry despite his master's domineering manner. As a token of his undeclared devotion, Robbin' neglects his own wardrobe to garb his guardians in golden armour. |
| Location(s) | Only appears during the Alena and Kiryl quest-lines. The monster is not missable. |
| Item(s) Dropped | None |
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
| Merry man (カンダタ子分 Kandata kobun) |  |
| Model | Experience | Gold | Marked Version? |
| |
1000 | 77g | No |
| List No. | 158 |
| Field Notes | A long-suffering servant of Robbin' 'Ood, who manages to stay merry despite his master's domineering manner. As a token of his undeclared devotion, Robbin' neglects his own wardrobe to garb his guardians in golden armour. |
| Location(s) | |
| Item(s) Dropped | None |
Dragon Quest Treasures
Merry men will accompany their boss when he raids Eggshell Island for the treasures put on display by the player.
Similar species
Gallery
Encountered in Coburg. (Cell phone)
Encountered in Stockenbarrel. (Cell phone)
Encountered in Precaria. (Cell phone)
