Bantamweight

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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]

Bantamweight (おおにわとり Ōniwatori)DQIV Logo.png
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Bantamweight DQIV NES.gif 31 0 28
Defense Agility Experience Gold
22 18 20 9
Bestiary No. #015
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Sleep Attack
Location(s) Loch Tur (Chapter 1)
The Cistern Chapel (Chapter 3)
Last Chance Saloon region (Chapter 5)
Item Dropped Medicinal herb(132)
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Bang Resistance *
164 0% 75% 75%
Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 75% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Bracer Resistance Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance
0% 0% 75% 0%
Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
100% 0% 0% 100%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
Bantamweight ds.png None


Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

BigRoost (おおにわとり Ōniwatori) DWM Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Bantamweight DQM GBC.png 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]

BigRoost (おおにわとり Ōniwatori) DWM2 Taras Adventure Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Bantamweight DQM2 GBC.png 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]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Bantamweight DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Bantamweight DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 nature family icon.png 1,270 320
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
540 440 690 600
Bestiary No. #136
Rank G Rank
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 (DQM3 spring icon.pngDQM3 summer icon.pngDQM3 autumn icon.pngDQM3 winter icon.png )
Items Monster manure (Common)
Seed of wisdom (Rare)
Synthesis chart Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png X Bludgerigar DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
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 * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
0% 0% 25% 25%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
25% 0% 50% 50%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
-25% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%



Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

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.

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