Barbatos
| Dragon Quest monster | |
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| Barbatos | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ヘルバトラー |
| Romaji | Herubatorā |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest IV |
| Old localization | Infurnus Shadow HellGiant |
Barbatos is a boss monster in Dragon Quest IV that has since become a regular enemy in the Dragon Quest series noteworthy for being a dangerous encounter in the late stage of a game.
Characteristics[edit]
Barbatos is one of Psaro the Manslayer's top generals and guards one of the four towers that maintain the barrier surrounding Castle Nadiria. He is a powerful spell caster, and with the exception of Aamon, possesses the most powerful magical capabilities of the four and often has an affinity for powerful explosive spells. His dialogue indicates that he is loyal to Psaro. Barbatos has the upper body of a solidly-built human man with a large pair of wings on his back, a huge pair of curved horns on his head, and pointed ears, while his lower body is that of a goat. His skin is light blue and his hair and the fur on his lower half is indigo or purple, depending on the game. He has a forked beard and the horns on his head are bronze-coloured. When Barbatos reappeared in VII, he had tan-coloured skin with brown fur on his lower half and grey hair and horns instead of the normal colouration.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]
This grating goat is immune to Whack, Poof, Fuddle, Dazzle, Snooze, Drain Magic, and is highly resistant to all forms of attack magic except for Woosh and Zap spells. He casts Kaboom and breathes intense flames. He drops the Miracle sword when he dies.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]
A pair of these fiends appear near the summit of Mt. Zugzwang. In the room right before the lair of Grandmaster Nimzo, a treasure chest containing the Orichalcum fangs can be found. When the Hero attempts to open the chest, the pair break down the door and engage the party in battle. They cannot be recruited in this battle due to the polluting evil of Mt. Zugzwang, but they can join the party when found again as a normal encounter in Estark's Labyrinth.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
Dragon Quest X[edit]
Appearing as a boss for the first time since IV, it has been strengthened considerably, using abilities and spells like Kaboomle, Scorch, and Eldritch Eclipse to decimate players.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
This monster does not have a vicious, nor a malicious variant.
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 Professional[edit]
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]
| Icon | Family | Max HP* | Max MP* |
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1,400 | 380 |
| Max Attack* | Max Defence * | Max Agility * | Max Wisdom * |
| 600 | 360 | 420 | 520 |
| Bestiary No. | #425 |
| Rank | A |
| In-game description | Strong enough to defeat a dragon in mere seconds using only his bare hands, Barbatos spells disaster for any battlefield he descends upon. His one weakness is the sacred light of the sun |
| Talents | Warmonger (lv. 1) |
| Guaranteed traits | Magical Moment (lv. 1) Insta-Ping (lv. 20) Ultra Crafty Cracker (lv. 40) |
| Large-size exclusive traits | Tactical Genius (lv. 1) Slimesbane (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 60) |
| Habitat | This monster has no natural habitat |
| Items | N/A |
| Synthesis chart |  X  |
| Notable synthesis | |
| Fire Resistance * | Water Resistance * | Wind Resistance * | Earth Resistance * |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Explosion Resistance * | Ice Resistance * | Electricity Resistance * | Light Resistance * |
| -25% | 25% | -25% | -25% |
| Dark Resistance * | Antimagic Resistance * | Bedazzlement Resistance * | Confusion Resistance * |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Debilitation Resistance* | MP Absorption Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Poison Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | -25% | 0% |
| Sleep Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | ||
| 0% | 50% | ||
| Instant Death Resistance * | |||
| 25% | |||
Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]
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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]
| Model | Experience | Gold |
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170 | 92g |
| List No. | #096 |
| Field Notes | This demon's powers are the envy of his fellow fiends. He pounds prey with spells before closing in for the kill. Has served as the personal bodyguard to many a demonic despot, but in truth, finds the job hellishly stressful. |
| Location(s) | Arba Town (Recruit) Big-Eye Boulevard (Grudge Match: Bearded Beast) The Altered Altar (Showdown: Bearded Beast) |
| Item(s) Dropped | Celestial skein, Magic beast horn, Classic sorcerer's ring recipe, Luxury sorcerer's ring recipe |
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]
| Model | Experience | Gold | Marked Version? |
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9917 | 582g | Yes |
| List No. | #110 |
| Field Notes | This demon's powers are the envy of his fellow fiends. He pounds prey with spells before closing in for the kill. Has served as the personal bodyguard to many a demonic despot, but in truth, finds the job hellishly stressful. |
| Location(s) | Battle of the Pinnacle: Base Battle of the Pinnacle: Centre Redrock Ravine |
| Item(s) Dropped | Magic beast horn Monocle |
Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]
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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]
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Dragon Quest Walk[edit]
Barbatos appeared as a boss in Chapter 3 of the Dragon Quest IV event held in November 2019, later appearing as a powerful monster in various places. He has the ability to perform desperate attacks, cast Boom, and use War Cry, Flame Breath, and Chilly Breath. Barbatos can also be scouted as a monster companion, as well.
Dragon Quest Tact[edit]
Barbatos first appeared as a boss during the original Dragon Quest IV event, eventually appearing as a S-rank monster of the Demon family on his own banner alongside Shogum. He can be faced in the event story Chapter 4, Episode 2: The Second Barrier, as well as in the Den of Barbatos on the Road to Psaro's Peak. Barbatos is joined by a pair of Canniboxes and Drackymas when faced in his Den.
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| Family | Rank | Role | ||
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 140 | 1,157 | 556 | 2 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 278 | 376 | 412 | 482 | 50 |
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Brimming Magic | Hellburst* | Hellflash* | ||
| First | Second | Third |
| Nadirian Spirit/Stats Up | Crack Res +25/Stats Up | Hellflash Potency +5%/Stats Up |
| Fourth | Fifth | |
| Sizz Res +25/Stats Up | Hellflash Potency +5%/Stats Up | |
| First | |
| Raises Sizz-type spell potency of allies, including himself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around him. | |
| First | Second | Third |
| Max MP +15 WIS +15 |
Nadirian Blessing: Reduces damage by 15% for 3 turns at battle start. | Hellflash Potency +2% |
| First | |
| Nadirian Spirit: Restores MP and raises spell potency/recovery for 3 turns at the start of 2nd, 4th, and 6th turns. | |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | |
| Normal | Half Res | Half Res | Very Weak | |
| Bang Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Zam Resistance * | Snooze Resistance | |
| Normal | Normal | Very Weak | Half Res | |
| Poison Resistance | Physical Lock Resistance | Spell Lock Resistance | Martial Lock Resistance | |
| Normal | Normal | Half Res | Normal | |
| Breath Lock Resistance | Hobble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | |
| Normal | Super Weak | Normal | Normal | |
| Curse Resistance | Paralysis Resistance | Confusion Resistance | Charm Resistance | |
| Normal | Super Weak | Normal | Immune |
Etymology[edit]
Barbatos is the name of a duke of hell described in The Lesser Key of Solomon, being described as a humanoid who can speak with animals, conciliates rulers, and predict the future. The demon's name is derived from the Latin Barbatus, meaning "Bearded". The localization team did their demonological homework, as this perfectly describes the monster.
Similar species[edit]
Gallery[edit]
IV. (Cell phone)
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V. (Cell phone)
Artwork for the alternative color scheme in VII.
Barbatos in X.
XI polygon model
Monster Battle Road Victory cut-in.
Appearance in Dragon Quest of the Stars.
Stars model.
Rivals card.
Tact polygon model.
Tact official art.
Shogum and Barbatos in Tact.
Barbatos in Walk.
Key art for The Dark Prince.
DQ Trading Card.
Scan Battlers card.
