Bantamweight
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Bantamweight | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | おおにわとり |
| Romaji | Ōniwatori |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest IV |
| Old localization | Giant Bantam, BigRoost |
The Bantamweight is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV. It is a giant chicken monster the size of a grown man.
Characteristics[edit]
Bantamweights are large roosters that have grown to an enormous size, but are still able to fly with the wings on their back. On top of their heads, they have a tall comb that gives them the appearance of having a mohawk, and a red wattle underneath their beaks. They attack by slamming down their large rears on their enemies. In the original appearance, they are able to put foes to sleep with their attacks, making them dangerous for new adventurers to face when alone. According to their description in Dragon Quest Monsters, the bantamweights' meat is good enough to eat. The monsters have not made a reappearance in the main series since their debut.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]
Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
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40 | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Strength growth | Resilience growth | Wisdom growth | Agility growth |
| 2/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Family | Bird |
| In-game description | Its firm flesh is good eating |
| Abilities | Sandstorm, VacuSlash, Dodge |
| Habitat | Gate of Bewilder, Gate of Peace |
| Breeding chart | |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| None | None | None | None |
| Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Rock/Army Resistance * |
| None | None | Strong | Strong |
| Zap Resistance * | Gigaslash Resistance | Magic Burst Resistance | Drain Magic Resistance * |
| Strong | Strong | None | None |
| Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * |
| None | None | None | None |
| Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance |
| None | None | None | None |
| Ban Dance Resistance | Gobstopper Resistance | Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * |
| Strong | Strong | Strong | None |
| Decelerate Resistance * | Curse Resistance | ||
| None | None | ||
Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
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40 | 4/10 | 3/10 |
| Strength growth | Resilience growth | Wisdom growth | Agility growth |
| 5/10 | 7/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Family | Bird |
| In-game description | |
| Abilities | Dodge, SandStorm, VacuSlash |
| Habitat | Sky World (Tara's Adventure) |
| Breeding chart | N/A |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| None | None | None | None |
| Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Rock/Army Resistance * |
| None | None | Strong | Strong |
| Water Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Gigaslash Resistance | Magic Burst Resistance |
| None | Strong | Strong | None |
| Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance * | Poison Resistance * |
| None | None | None | None |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * |
| None | None | None | None |
| Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | Gobstopper Resistance | Stun Resistance * |
| None | Strong | Strong | Strong |
| Sap Resistance * | Decelerate Resistance * | Curse Resistance | |
| None | None | None | |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional[edit]
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]
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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]
| Icon | Family | Max HP* | Max MP* |
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1,270 | 320 |
| Max Attack* | Max Defence * | Max Agility * | Max Wisdom * |
| 540 | 440 | 690 | 600 |
| Bestiary No. | #136 |
| Rank | G |
| In-game description | These thumping great chickens have learned how to fly. Thanks to their highly-developed flight muscles, they can strike with the power of a trained pugilist |
| Talents | Hulk (lv. 1) Defence Booster I (lv. 20) Debilitation Ducker (lv. 40) |
| Guaranteed traits | Strong Starter (lv. 1) Sleepy Touch (lv. 20) Ultra Crafty Sleeper (lv. 40) |
| Large-size exclusive traits | Tactical Titan (lv. 1) Little Menace (lv. 1) Sobering Slap (lv. 60) |
| Habitat | Gradely Grasslands (   
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| Items | Monster manure (Common) Seed of wisdom (Rare) |
| Synthesis chart |  X  |
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| Fire Resistance * | Water Resistance * | Wind Resistance * | Earth Resistance * |
| -25% | 50% | 25% | 50% |
| Explosion Resistance * | Ice Resistance * | Electricity Resistance * | Light Resistance * |
| -25% | 0% | 25% | 50% |
| Dark Resistance * | Antimagic Resistance * | Bedazzlement Resistance * | Confusion Resistance * |
| 0% | 25% | 25% | 0% |
| Debilitation Resistance* | MP Absorption Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * |
| 0% | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Sleep Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | ||
| 50% | -25% | ||
| Instant Death Resistance * | |||
| 0% | |||
Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]
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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]
Bantamweight appeared in the 10th card pack, "Frontier of Creation and Destruction" as a super rare card exclusive for Martial Artist leaders.
Etymology[edit]
A Bantam is a species of domestic chicken. The term also refers to a weight class in various martial arts, such as boxing, MMA, and kickboxing, encompassing fighters ranging from 115LBs to 135LBs, depending on the sport.
Similar species[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Rivals card
