Face invader

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The Face invader is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest X. Its name is be a pun based on the classic arcade game Space Invaders developed by Taito, a subsidiary of Square Enix.

Characteristics[edit]

The face invader consists of a small driver riding around in a huge mechanical suit designed to look like a fearsome monster. The front of the suit looks like a face with sharp fangs, wears a shaggy straw skirt, and has spikes on its shoulders and knees. Most of the suit is bronze-colored with a maroon outer back shell and the front of the "face" is dark blue with neon green eyes. It is able to breathe out flames from its mouth and it wields a large pair of curved horns colored a gradation of green to orange. These horns are sharp enough to shatter ice when charging.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest X[edit]


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

Face invader (ルバンカ Rubanka)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Face invader XI sprite.png 175 17 131
Defense Agility Experience Gold
216 41 418 55
Bestiary no. #167
Family Machine
In-game description They may look like monsters, but they're actually machines, and if you can defeat their drivers, you can take them for a spin yourself.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Deflects attacks
Flame Breath
Muster Strength
Location(s) The Snærfelt (first act)
The Hekswood (first act, 3DS version only)
Item(s) dropped Lava lump116
Royal ruby1128
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a 50% 25% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
-110% 0% 0% -110%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
100% 100% 100% -125%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
25% 50% 25% 50%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 99% 100% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
100% 0% 0%

If a face invader is sparkling, it can be ridden after being defeated in battle. When it charges, it can break through glaciers and it will also protect the party from taking damage on electrified floor.


Vicious face invader (ルバンカ・強 Rubanka・kyō)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Face invader XI sprite.png 345 27 167
Defense Agility Experience Gold
329 70 988 170
Bestiary no. #317
Family Machine
In-game description Face invaders driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Deflects attacks
Becomes Pepped up
Inferno*
Scorch*
Muster Strength
Location(s) The Snærfelt (second act)
The Hekswood (second act, 3DS version only)
Drustan's Labyrinth - Path to Trial Isle (third act)
The Luminary's Trial - Citadel of Spite (third act)
Item(s) dropped Lava lump116
Royal ruby1128
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a 50% 25% 0%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
-110% 0% 0% -110%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
100% 100% 100% -125%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
25% 50% 25% 50%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 99% 100% 100%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
100% 0% 0%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

The face invader appears as a C-rank monster of the Material family.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Face invader (ルバンカ Rubanka) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Face invader DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 material family icon.png 1,350 530
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
420 460 500 670
Bestiary No. #335
Rank C Rank
In-game description These may look like mighty monsters, but they are actually mechs made for combat. If the pilot is polished off, it may even be possible to comandeer them
Talents Firebrand (lv. 1)
Debilitation Ducker (lv. 20)
Defence Booster I (lv. 40)
Guaranteed traits Defensive Impulse (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Zammer (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Cragger (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Magical Moment (lv. 1)
Personal Grudge (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Fortitude - Upper Echelon (DQM3 autumn icon.png)
Items Sage's elixir (Common)
Astral amulet (Rare)
Synthesis chart Antguzzler DQM3 portrait.png X Living statue DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
25% 0% -25% 0%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
25% 50% 50% 25%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
0% 50% -25% 0%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
25% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%



Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]


Similar species[edit]

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