Crack-billed platypunk

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The Crack-billed platypunk is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV.

It is a variant of the Platypunk that has learned how to cast magic.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Crack-billed platypunk (メイジももんじゃ Meiji momonja)DQIV Logo.png
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Crack-billedplatypunk DQIV NES.gif 25 3 30
Defense Agility Experience Gold
30 17 18 30
Bestiary No. #050
Spell(s) Crack
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Gupta Gupha (Chapter 4 only)
Palais de Léon region (Chapter 4 only)
Lakanaba region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Item Dropped Leather hat(1256)
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Bang Resistance *
132 25% 0% 0%
Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 75%
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Bracer Resistance Poof Resistance Fuddle Resistance
25% 0% 100% 0%
Snooze Resistance Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
25% 25% 0% 25%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites Notable Changes
Crack billed platypunk ds.png None


Dragon Quest X[edit]

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

Crack-billed platypunk (メイジももんじゃ Meiji momonja)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Crack billed platypunk XI sprite.png 134 12 106
Defense Agility Experience Gold
107 89 216 43
Bestiary no. #168
Family Beast
In-game description All those nights of reading under the covers finally paid off when these perspicacious platypunks finally unlocked the secrets of spellcasting.
Spell(s) Crack
Crackle
Skill(s) Gobstopper
Underpants Dance
Well Weird Dance
Location(s) The Snærfelt (first act)
The Hekswood (first act)
The Royal Library (third act)
Imperial Pantry of Parthenia (3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Item(s) dropped Fine fur116
Hairy vest1128
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a -110% 25% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 0%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
0% 0% 0%



Vicious crack-billed platypunk (メイジももんじゃ・強 Meiji momonja・kyō)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Crack billed platypunk XI sprite.png 163 32 139
Defense Agility Experience Gold
151 131 831 147
Bestiary no. #321
Family Beast
In-game description Crack-billed platypunks driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
Spell(s) Kacrack
Kacrackle*
Skill(s) Gobstopper
Well Weird Dance
Location(s) The Snærfelt (second act)
The Hekswood (second act)
The Sage's Trial - The Fierce Forest (third act)
Item(s) dropped Fine fur116
Hairy vest1128
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a -110% 25% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 0%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
25% 0% 0% 0%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
0% 0% 0%


Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Crack-billed platypunk (メイジももんじゃ Meiji momonja)DQHII Logo.png
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Crack billed platypunk DQH2.png 218 44g Yes
List No. #079
Field Notes A prince among platypunks who can cast powerful spells. It ain't no Sap, but is sure can sling it. Simple spells aren't enough for this power-hungry punk, so it trains on a daily basis to increase its magical might.
Location(s) Battle of Mt. Neverest, Blacka Pastures
Item(s) Dropped Magic beast hide, Twisted talons



Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Crack-billed platypunk appears as a D-rank monster of the Beast family. It can be recruited from Chapters 4-4, 6-3, 8-6, 10-1, and 11-1 of the main storyline, as well as the Orc King Fortuneteller stage from The Beastliest Beast of Bravas Qualifiers during the limited Beast Fest event at any difficulty. The crack-billed platypunk can participate in the Battle Roads of the Great sabrecub, Rashaverak, Jolly sasquash, Dark sabrecub, and Krystalinda as a party member.

Crack-billed platypunk (メイジももんじゃ Meiji momonja)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Crack Billed Platypunk.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Beast.png
Beast
DQTact Rank Icon D.png DQTact MagicType.png
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
100 372 185 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
235 216 177 217 15
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Crack Bang* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
WIS +5/Stats Up Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Bang Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25/Stats Up Bang Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Bang Potency +2% N/a N/a
Perk Details
First
WIS +5: Raises WIS by 5.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Half Res Normal Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Very Weak Normal Super Weak
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Super Weak 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
Normal Normal Normal Normal



Etymology[edit]

The crack-billed platypunk's name is a pun based on its ability to cast Crack and the duck-billed platypus, an unusual mammal that lives in Australia.

Related monsters[edit]

Similar Species[edit]

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