Caped caperer

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The Caped caperer is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a demon that performs dance rituals in the depths of hell.

Characteristics[edit]

Caped caperers are wiry demons with blue skin with sunken red eyes, large pointed ears, and a tiny pair of horns on their head. They wear dark blue trousers and white shoes, along with a yellow capelet tied around their necks. The devils have a long tail poking out of the back of their pants that they can drop after battle. The caperers hop back and forth on each foot in battle and have mastered a variety of dances intended to encumber adventurers, as well as performing the lively Hustle Dance to restore the HP of their fellow monsters.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Caped caperer (グリゴンダンス Gurigondansu)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Caped caperer.png 216 0 148
Defense Agility Experience Gold
159 134 199 31
Bestiary no. #202
Family Demon
In-game description These dancers of the netherworld once played a central role in the rituals performed in honor of the Lord of Darkness. Experts in a wide variety of dance steps.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Jump attack (125% damage)
Sultry Dance
Underpants Dance
Hustle Dance
Location(s) Black Citadel
After the fall of Black Citadel:
Farebury Region (night only)
Kingdom of Ascantha (day only)
Kingdom of Trodain
Kingdom of Argonia
Item(s) dropped Boxer shorts116
Devil's tail164
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
064 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 25%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
25% 25% 25% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 100% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 15% 100% 15%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 50% 25%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
Iron fan132 replaces Boxer shorts as common drop.



Dragon Quest X[edit]

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Caped caperer (グリゴンダンス Gurigondansu)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Caped caperer XI sprite.png 218 18 170
Defense Agility Experience Gold
192 137 963 180
Bestiary no. #336
Family Demon
In-game description Dancers from the depths of hell whose movements may look amusing, but can in fact call down deadly curses.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Weird Dance
Dance of Damnation
Hustle Dance
Location(s) Champs Sauvage - Whale Way Station (second act)
Fortress of Fear (second act)
Castle Trodain (2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) dropped Extra mural132
Devil's tail1128
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a 25% 25% -125%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
0% 0% 25% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 25% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 0%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 50% -125% 0%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%


Malicious[edit]

Malicious caped caperer (グリゴンダンス・邪 Gurigondansu・ja)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Caped caperer XI sprite.png 389 28 270
Defense Agility Experience Gold
312 221 1,181 279
Bestiary no. #598
Family Demon
In-game description Caped caperers who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Weird Dance
Dance of Damnation
Hustle Dance
Location(s) The Other Side (third act)
Item(s) dropped Extra mural132
Devil's tail1128
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a 25% 25% -125%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
0% 0% 25% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 25% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 0%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 50% -125% 0%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%


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