Barbatos

Dragon Quest Monster Barbatos

Art by Akira Toriyama Kanji ヘルバトラー First Appearance Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Old Localization {{{old}}}

Barbatos (Infurnus Shadow in the NES version and HellGiant in DQVII) is a boss monster from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen and a random enemy in later games.

Appearance and Characteristics

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. His dialogue indicates that he is loyal to Psaro.

Background

Dragon Quest IV

Barbatos
HP MP Experience Gold 3300 Infinite 5500 0 Attack Defense Speed 190 180 72
Dropped Item	Miracle sword
Skills	Blazing fire, Chilly breath, War cry
Spells	Kaboom
Game	Dragon Quest IV
Console	DS

This brutal bovine 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

#178 - Barbatos
HP MP Experience Gold 480 65 1165 215 Attack Defense Speed 205 192 124
Dropped Item	Hell sabre
Locations	Mt. Zugzwang (miniboss x2) Estark's Labyrinth
Skills	Inferno
Spells	Kaboom
Capture Rate	1/256
Bestiary #	178
Game	Dragon Quest V
Console	DS

A pair of these fiends appear near the summit of Mt. Zugzwang. In the room right before the lair of Grandmaster Nimzo, a 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 heroes in battle.

Dragon Quest VII

#208 - Barbatos
HP MP Experience Gold 410 70 175 175 Attack Defense Speed 210 140 100
Dropped Item	Staff of Divine Wrath (1/128) HellGiant Heart (rare)
Locations	Dark Palace Zion Cave
Skills	Inferno Spooky Aura
Spells	Kafrizzle Kaboom
Family	Demon
Capture Rate	1⁄32
Bestiary #	208
Game	Dragon Quest VII
Console	PSX

It can be found in the Dark Palace and Zion Cave. There is a rare chance that the Barbatos will drop a Barbatos Heart, allowing a character to become a Barbatos, after taking it to Alltrades Abbey.

Dragon Quest IX

#201 - Barbatos
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HP MP Experience Gold 355 30 3400 187 Attack Defense Speed 199 255 178
Dropped Item	Terrible tattoo (common, 1/16) Raging bull helm (rare, 1/128)
Locations	Realm of the Mighty Tower of Nod Eastern Stornway (island) Western Coffinwell (outside tower) Grotto
Skills	Psyche Up
Spells	Kaboom
Family	Demon
Bestiary #	201
Game	Dragon Quest IX
Console	DS
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.

Related Enemies

• Moosifer
• HellGiant
• Master moosifer

See Also

• Barbatos (Class)

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