Barbatos

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For the monster vocation in Dragon Quest VII, see Barbatos (vocation).


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]

Barbatos (ヘルバトラー Herubatorā)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
Barbatos DQIV NES.gif
Bestiary No.
#206
Experience
5,500
Gold
0
HP
3,300
MP
255
Attack
190
Defence
180
Agility
72
Evasion
064
Spell(s)
Kaboom
Skill(s)
Occassionally acts twice per turn
Chilly Breath
Inferno
War Cry
Location(s)
The Four Dens of Nadiria (North-west)
Item Dropped
None
Frizz resistance *
75%
Sizz resistance *
75%
Bang resistance *
75%
Crack resistance *
25%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
100%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
100%
Fizzle resistance
75%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
100%
Sap resistance *
75%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Barbatos DQIV PSX.png
Notable Changes
None

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]

Barbatos (ヘルバトラー Herubatorā)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Sprite
Barbatos DQV SNES.gif
Bestiary No.
#178
Recruit Rate
1256
Experience
1,165
Gold
215
HP
480
MP
65
Attack
205
Defence
192
Agility
124
Evasion
064
Spell(s)
Kaboom
Skill(s)
Attacks while laughing. (125% damage)
Inferno
Location(s)
Mt. Zugzwang (miniboss x2)
Estark's Labyrinth
Item dropped
Hell sabre164
Frizz resistance *
20%
Sizz resistance *
67%
Fire Breath resistance *
67%
Bang resistance *
100%
Crack resistance *
20%
Ice Breath resistance *
20%
Woosh resistance *
20%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
?
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance *
20%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
67%
Fizzle resistance
67%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Poison resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
100%
Sap resistance *
67%
PS2 model
Barbatos DQV PS2.png
DS & Mobile sprite
Barbatos DQIV PSX.png


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]

Barbatos (ヘルバトラー Herubatorā)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Sprite
Hellgiant.gif
Bestiary No.
#208
Recruit Rate
132
Experience
300 (PS1)
450 (3DS)
Gold
175 (PS1)
263 (3DS)
HP
410
MP
70
Attack
210
Defense
145
Agility
100
Evasion
064
Spell(s)
Frizzle
Kaboom
Location(s)
Cathedral of Blight 4F-2F
Cave to Yet Another World (fire area)
Item(s) Dropped
Staff of divine wrath1128
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
60%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Strike/Rock resistance *
50%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance *
100%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
100%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
50%
Sap resistance *
15%
Army resistance *
0%
3DS version changes
Barbatos Heart can be received by making a custom Traveller's Tablet with Barbatos as the boss.


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Barbatos (ヘルバトラー Herubatorā)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
DQIX NDS Barbatos.png
Bestiary no.
#201
Family
Demon
Experience
3,400
Gold
187
HP
355
MP
30
Attack
199
Defence
255
Agility
178
In-game description

Beasts whose burning rage causes them to spit flames and cast Kaboom. Protected against pyrotechnical techniques.

The weeny wings on their backs bloom into spectacular, sky-soaring sails when they return to their hellish home.

Spell(s)
Kaboom
Location(s)
Realm of the Mighty
Tower of Nod
Eastern Stornway (island)
Western Coffinwell (outside tower)
Grotto (Water, rank 6-7, Ruins, rank 8)
Item(s) dropped
Terrible tattoo116
Raging bull helm1128
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
-50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
Dazzle resistance *
100%
Fizzle resistance *
25%
Fuddle resistance *
75%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
75%
Stun resistance *
75%
Blunt resistance *
50%
Deceleratle resistance *
50%
Sap resistance *
50%
Spooky Aura resistance *
25%
Charm resistance *
90%


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]

Barbatos (ヘルバトラー Herubatorā)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Barbatos XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#281
Family
Demon
Experience
1,635
Gold
319
HP
1,060
MP
48
Attack
374
Defence
371
Agility
119
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

Fearsome fixtures of monster arenas everywhere, they have complete confidence in their abilities, and think humans are a hilarious joke.

Spell(s)
Kaboom
Location(s)
Mount Huji (third act)
The Champs Sauvage - Whale Way Station (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Devil's tail164
Hell sabre1256
Fire resistance *
50%
Ice resistance *
-125%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
25%
Dark resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
50%
Beguile resistance *
50%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

This monster does not have a vicious, nor a malicious variant.

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Barbatos (ヘルバトラー Herubatorā)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Barbatos DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 demon family icon.png 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 Marquis de léon DQM3 portrait.png X Moosifer DQM3 portrait.png
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]

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

Barbatos (ヘルバトラー Herubatorā)
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
Barbatos Dragon Quest Heroes.png 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]

Barbatos (ヘルバトラー Herubatorā)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Barbatos Dragon Quest Heroes.png 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]

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

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.

Barbatos (ヘルバトラー Herubatorā)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Barbatos.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Devil.png
Demon
DQTact Rank Icon S.png DQTact MagicType.png
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
140 1,157 556 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
278 376 412 482 50
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Brimming Magic Hellburst* Hellflash*
Awakening Skills
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
Leader Perks
First
Raises Sizz-type spell potency of allies, including himself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around him.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max MP +15
WIS +15
Nadirian Blessing: Reduces damage by 15% for 3 turns at battle start. Hellflash Potency +2%
Perk Details
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.

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