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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Wax murderer
|title=Wax murderer
|image=[[Image:DQV_Wax_Murderer.png|250px|center]]
|image=[[Image:DQMJ Wax Murderer.png|250px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=おばけキャンドル
|kanji=おばけキャンドル
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}}
}}


The '''Wax murderer''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{DQ5}}.
The '''Wax murderer''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{DQ5}}.


==Characteristics==  
==Characteristics==  
Wandering wispy monsters that wield and wave a massive sharp knife for slashing at prey, using the [[Material family|lit wick]] on the top of their horrific waxy heads to fling '''Frizz''' fire magic. They usually creep up on unsuspecting travelers exploring haunted manors, monstrously leaping and lunging out of the dark. Wax drips from atop their heads, leaving behind a trail of ghastly grease that can be used to track their whereabouts.
Wandering wispy {{MFamilies}}s that wield and wave a massive sharp knife for slashing at prey, using the [[Material family|lit wick]] on the top of their horrific waxy heads to fling '''[[Frizz]]''' fire magic. They usually creep up on unsuspecting travelers exploring haunted manors, monstrously leaping and lunging out of the dark. Wax drips from atop their heads, leaving behind a trail of ghastly grease that can be used to track their whereabouts.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The '''Wax murderer''' appears as an evil monster in the '''Ghost Busting!''' [[DLC Tablet]]. They're on par with the usual strength of the monster from {{Dragon Quest V}}, complete with the same fiery spell.
The '''Wax murderer''' appears as an evil monster in the '''Ghost Busting!''' [[DLC Tablet]]. They're on par with the usual strength of the {{MFamilies}} from {{Dragon Quest V}}, complete with the same fiery spell.
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Wax murderer
|name=Wax murderer
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|wisdom=5/5
|wisdom=5/5
|agility=5/5
|agility=5/5
|family= [[Material family|Material]]
|family= {{Material}}
|in-game-description=Its candle will remain lit until it dies
|in-game-description=Its candle will remain lit until it dies
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[Whistle]], [[PsycheUp]]
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[Whistle]], [[PsycheUp]]
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|wisdom=7/10
|wisdom=7/10
|agility=6/10
|agility=6/10
|family=[[Material family|Material]]
|family={{Material}}
|in-game-description=Falls asleep if the flame dies.
|in-game-description=Falls asleep if the flame dies.
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[PsycheUp]], [[Whistle]]
|abilities=[[Frizz|Blaze]], [[PsycheUp]], [[Whistle]]
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|name = Wax murderer
|name = Wax murderer
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Material family|Material]]
|family = {{Material}}
|rank = E
|rank = E
|description = ''Few monsters can hold a light to these sparky fellows.''
|description = ''Few {{MFamilies}}s can hold a light to these sparky fellows.''
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = -
|traits = -
|resistances = Sagproof
|resistances = [[Sag]]proof
|skill = [[Fire Fighter]]
|skill = [[Fire Fighter]]
|location = [[Palaish Isle]] (Temple)
|location = [[Palaish Isle]] (Temple)
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|name = Wax Murderer
|name = Wax Murderer
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Material family|Material]]
|family = {{Material}}
|rank = F
|rank = F
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Frizzmeister]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Frizzmeister]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Woosh]], Immune to [[Sag]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Woosh]], Immune to [[Sag]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


==={{DQMJ2P}}===
==={{DQM3}}===
{{Stub}}
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Wax murderer
|kanji=
|romanji=
|icon=[[File:Wax murderer DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,360</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>390</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>510</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>600</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>490</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>480</big></big>
|bestiary=#430
|rank=<big><big>'''G'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Once humble candles decorating the walls of dark castles, a wicked sorcerer breathed monstrous life into these tallowy tough guys
|talents=[[Spicy Slasher]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Frizzmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Agent of Chaos]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Close Scraper]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Frizzer]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Eggsoskeleton DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Eggsoskeleton]] X [[File:Putrefido DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Putrefido]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=0%
|water-resist0=%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=25%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=25%
|light-resist=25%
|dark-resist=0%
|debilitation-resist=25%
|bedazzlement-resist=-25%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=25%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}


==={{DQStars}}===
==={{DQStars}}===
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Wax murderer appears as a D-rank monster of the Inorganic family as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest V'' event. It can be recruited from Lower Level East of the [[Knightmare Towers]] at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 1, Episode 3: Searching for Clues. The wax murderer stars in its own Battle Road and it can also participate in [[Kon the Knight]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
Wax murderer appears as a D-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Inorganic family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest V}} event. It can be recruited from Lower Level East of the [[Knightmare Towers]] at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 1, Episode 3: Searching for Clues. The Wax murderer stars in its own Battle Road and it can also participate in [[Kon the Knight]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Wax murderer
|name=Wax murderer
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|romanji=Obake kyandoru
|romanji=Obake kyandoru
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Wax Murderer.png|200px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Wax Murderer.png|200px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Material.png|48px]]<br>Inorganic
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Material.png|48px]]<br>{{Inorganic}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon D.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon D.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=90
|lvl=100
|hp=465
|hp=497
|mp=142
|mp=152
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=288
|attack=308
|defense=176
|defense=188
|agility=165
|agility=177
|wisdom=183
|wisdom=196
|weight=15
|weight=15
|bskill1=[[Frizz]]
|bskill1=[[Frizz]]
|bskill2=[[Flame Slash]]
|bskill2=[[Flame Slash]]{{tt|*|Level 16}}
|bskill3=N/a
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=ATK +5 / Stats Up
|askill1=ATK +5 / Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Frizz]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Flame Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Flame Slash]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Woosh]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Flame Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Flame Slash]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=Flame Slash Potency +2%
|bperk1=[[Flame Slash]] Potency +2%
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
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}}
}}


==Related monsters==
==Similar wicked wicks==
*[[Apostandle]]
*[[Apostandle]]
*[[Chocolantern]]
*[[Chocolantern]]
*[[Dark candle]]
*[[Dark candle]]
*[[Grim candle]]
*[[Killer torch|Grim candle]]
*[[Torchgan]]
*[[Torchgan]]
*[[Wickerman]]
*[[Wickerman]]
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<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Wax Murderer Super Famicom art.png|{{Super Famicom}} art.
Wax Murderer Super Famicom art.png|{{Super Famicom}} art.
DQVII Wax murderer.png|Appearance in ''VII'''s '[['The Big Book of Beasts']]' in the remake.
DQ V Android Uptaten Towers 19.jpg|Hungry Wax murderers in [[Uptaten Towers]] from {{V}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQX Obake Candle.jpg|A wax murderer in ''X''.
DQ V Android Uptaten Towers 20.jpg|
Madcandle 1.png|''Caravan Heart'' sprite.
DQVII Wax murderer.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s '[['The Big Book of Beasts']]' in the remake. ({{3DS}})
Waxmurderer DQMJ DS.png|''Joker'' model.
DQX Obake Candle.jpg|A Wax murderer in {{X}}.
Madcandle 1.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Waxmurderer DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} model.
DQMBRV Wax Murderer.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Wax Murderer.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Wax Murderer1.png|
DQMBRV Wax Murderer1.png|
DQ Stars Android Jinkster 2.jpg|Appearance with [[Jinkster]] in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Jinkster 2.jpg|Appearance with [[Jinkster]] in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Jinkster 3.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Jinkster 3.jpg|
DQotS Wax Murderer.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQotS Wax Murderer.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Obake Candle.png|''Rivals'' card.
DQR Obake Candle.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQTCG Wax Murderer.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
DQTCG Wax Murderer.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]

Latest revision as of 17:37, 22 January 2024

The Wax murderer is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride.

Characteristics[edit]

Wandering wispy monsters that wield and wave a massive sharp knife for slashing at prey, using the lit wick on the top of their horrific waxy heads to fling Frizz fire magic. They usually creep up on unsuspecting travelers exploring haunted manors, monstrously leaping and lunging out of the dark. Wax drips from atop their heads, leaving behind a trail of ghastly grease that can be used to track their whereabouts.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Wax murderer (おばけキャンドル Obake kyandoru)DQV Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Waxmurderer DQV SNES.gif 24 3 21 17
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
13 12 11 1⁄16
Bestiary No. #026
Spell(s) Frizz
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Uptaten Towers
Porgie Estate area
Item dropped Bronze knife1⁄16
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
0⁄64 67% 20% 20%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
0% 0% 20% 0%
Poof resistance Poison resistance * Fuddle resistance Snooze resistance *
20% 0% 0% 20%
Dazzle resistance * Sap resistance * Fizzle resistance Stun resistance *
20% 0% 0% 0%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
Waxmurderer DQV PS2.png DQV Wax murderer DS.png



Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The Wax murderer appears as an evil monster in the Ghost Busting! DLC Tablet. They're on par with the usual strength of the monster from Dragon Quest V, complete with the same fiery spell.

Wax murderer (おばけキャンドル Obake kyandoru)
DQ7-PSX-LOGO-ICON.png
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
24 3 21 17
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
13 20 17 1⁄32
Bestiary No. DLC #116
Spell(s) Frizz
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Ghost Busting!
Item(s) Dropped Bronze knife1⁄16
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0⁄64 60% 25% 15%
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% 0% 15%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
80% 0% 80% 0%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
15% 15% 0% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
0% 0% 0%


Dragon Quest X[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

MadCandle (おばけキャンドル Obake kyandoru) DWM Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Mad candle.png 35 3/5 4/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
2/5 2/5 5/5 5/5
Family Material
In-game description Its candle will remain lit until it dies
Abilities Blaze, Whistle, PsycheUp
Habitat Goopi's Gate #1
Breeding chart Material family x Beast family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None Strong None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None None Weak
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
None Weak None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Strong Strong None None
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
None None None None
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak None



Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

MadCandle (おばけキャンドル Obake kyandoru) DWM2 Taras Adventure Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Madcandle.png 35 7/10 6/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
5/10 3/10 7/10 6/10
Family Material
In-game description Falls asleep if the flame dies.
Abilities Blaze, PsycheUp, Whistle
Habitat Canal
Breeding chart Material family x Beast family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
None None Strong None
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
None None None Weak
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
None None Weak None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None Strong Strong None
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
None None None None
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None Weak Weak Weak
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Weak None



Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Wax murderer
Family Material
Rank E
Description Few monsters can hold a light to these sparky fellows.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits -
Resistances Sagproof
Skill Fire Fighter
Location Palaish Isle (Temple)
Breeding chart Bag o' laughs x Mummy boy


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Wax Murderer
Family Material
Rank F
Size S
Weapons Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits Frizzmeister
Resistances Vulnerable to Woosh, Immune to Sag
Skill Fire Fighter
Location -
Breeding chart Mud mannequin x Mischievous mole
Weaken beakon x Stump chump


Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Wax murderer DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Wax murderer DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 undead family icon.png 1,360 390
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
510 600 480 490
Bestiary No. #430
Rank G Rank
In-game description Once humble candles decorating the walls of dark castles, a wicked sorcerer breathed monstrous life into these tallowy tough guys
Talents Spicy Slasher (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Frizzmeister (lv. 1)
Agent of Chaos (lv. 20)
Close Scraper (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Debilitator (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Frizzer (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Eggsoskeleton DQM3 portrait.png X Putrefido DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
0% ? 0% 25%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
25% 50% 25% 25%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
0% 25% -25% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
50% 25% 0% 25%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%



Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Wax murderer appears as a D-rank monster of the Inorganic family as part of the limited Dragon Quest V event. It can be recruited from Lower Level East of the Knightmare Towers at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in the second part of the storyline from Chapter 1, Episode 3: Searching for Clues. The Wax murderer stars in its own Battle Road and it can also participate in Kon the Knight's Battle Road as a party member.

Wax murderer (おばけキャンドル Obake kyandoru)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Wax Murderer.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Material.png
Inorganic		 DQTact Rank Icon D.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
100 497 152 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
308 188 177 196 15
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Frizz Flame Slash* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
ATK +5 / Stats Up Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up Flame Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Flame Slash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Flame Slash Potency +2% N/a N/a
Perk Details
First
ATK +5: Raises ATK by 5.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Normal Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Normal Normal Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Immune Normal Normal Half Res
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Super Weak Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Super Weak Normal



Similar wicked wicks[edit]

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