Bulldozer

Dragon Quest monster Bulldozer
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese アークバッファロー Romaji Ākubaffarō First appearance Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Old localization Archbison

The Bulldozer is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV.

It is a stronger variant of the Bullfinch that can Paralyse enemies with its breath.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Bulldozer (アークバッファロー Ākubaffarō)

Original (NES)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

#094

Experience

121

Gold

72

HP

90

MP

0

Attack

95

Defence

85

Agility

39

Evasion

¹⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Burning Breath

Location(s)

Burland region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Strathbaile region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Femiscyra region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Cascade Cave region (Chapters 5 & 6)

Item Dropped

Seed of strength(¹⁄₁₂₈)

Resistances

Frizz *

25%

Sizz *

0%

Bang *

25%

Crack *

25%

Woosh *

0%

Zap *

0%

Drain Magic

100%

Whack *

25%

Kamikazee Bracer

0%

Poof

100%

Dazzle

25%

Fizzle

100%

Fuddle

25%

Snooze

0%

Sap *

25%

Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)

Sprites

Notable Changes

None

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Bulldozer (アークバッファロー Ākubaffarō)

Original (PS2)

Sprite

Bestiary no.

#127

Family

Beast

Experience

117

Gold

31

HP

131

MP

0

Attack

125

Defence

90

Agility

68

Evasion

⁰⁄₆₄

In-game description

Feisty monsters that resemble giant bulls. They paralyze opponents with Burning Breath before charging in for a ferocious attack.

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Burning Breath
Flee
Psyche Up

Location(s)

East Argonia
Savella Region (day only)

Item(s) dropped

Cowpat¹⁄₈
Fresh milk¹⁄₁₆

Resistances

Attack

0%

Frizz *

0%

Sizz *

0%

Fire Breath *

0%

Bang *

0%

Crack *

0%

Ice breath *

0%

Woosh *

0%

Strike/Rock *

0%

Zap *

0%

Drain Magic

100%

Whack *

15%

Ban Dance

100%

Dazzle

50%

Fizzle

100%

Fuddle *

50%

Paralysis *

15%

Poison *

15%

Snooze *

50%

Stun *

15%

Sap *

15%

Army *

0%

Remake (3DS, Mobile)

Notable Changes

Dragon Quest Tact

Bulldozer appears as an A-rank monster of the Beast family as part of the limited Dragon Quest VIII event alongside Dhoulmagus on his banner. It can also take part in Trap box's Battle Road as a party member.

Bulldozer (アークバッファロー Ākubaffarō)

Stats

Family		Rank		Role
Beast				Attack
Max Level		HP	MP	Move
120		832	282	4
Attack	Defense	Agility	Wisdom	Weight
523	275	445	131	35

Basic Skills

First		Second		Third
Burning Breath		Breathtaking Bash*		Rampage*

Awakening Skills

First	Second	Third
Battle Bravado / Stats Up	Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up	Rampage Potency +5% / Stats Up Breath Lock Success Rate +5%
Fourth	Fifth
Zam Res +25 / Stats Up	Rampage Potency +5% / Stats Up Breath Lock Success Rate +5%

Leader Perks

First

Raises physical potency of beast allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.

Basic Perks

First	Second	Third
ATK +10	AGL +15	Rampage Potency +2%

Perk Details

First

Battle Bravado: Raises ATK and AGL for 2 turns at action start until turn 3.

Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *	Crack Resistance *	Woosh Resistance *
Normal	Normal	Very Weak	Half Res
Bang Resistance *	Zap Resistance *	Zam Resistance *	Snooze Resistance
Very Weak	Normal	Half Res	Super Weak
Poison Resistance	Physical Lock Resistance	Spell Lock Resistance	Martial Lock Resistance
Normal	Normal	Normal	Normal
Breath Lock Resistance	Hobble Resistance *	Stun Resistance *	Dazzle Resistance
Normal	Half Res	Immune	Half Res
Curse Resistance	Paralysis Resistance	Confusion Resistance	Charm Resistance
Super Weak	Normal	Normal	Normal

Gallery

• 

  Stars model.

• 

  Bulldozer and Dhoulmagus in Tact.

• 

  Tact party icon.

Related monsters

• Bullfinch
• Buffalo wing