Thwarthog

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Thwarthog is a monster that first appeared in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride.

They are a stronger, blue variant of the Warhog, and also look similar to the boss monster Slon the Rook.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Thwarthog DQV Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
155 10 170 140
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
80 393 109 N/A
Bestiary No. 148
Spell(s) Midheal
Skill(s) Defend
Flails weapon (125% damage)
Location(s) Mantleplace area
Talon Tower
Item dropped Chain mail132
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
0/64 20% 20% 20%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
20% 20% 20% 67%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
20% 100% 67% 0%
Poof resistance Poison resistance * Fuddle resistance Snooze resistance *
67% 0% 67% 67%
Dazzle resistance * Sap resistance * Fizzle resistance Stun resistance *
20% 0% 0% 67%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
Thwarthog DQV PS2.png Thwarthog DQV DS.png



Dragon Quest X[edit]

Reappearing from the start of Version 6 onwards, they can now charge at enemies with their shields, increase their allies' attack, and cause an explosion that damages the enemy and their allies, while healing their allies' injuries once again. Prior to their long awaited reappearance, 2 characters based on this monster make their debut.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

Grendal DWM Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Grendal.png 60 3/5 1/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
3/5 3/5 5/5 5/5
Family Devil
In-game description Not too clever, but uses its weapons well
Abilities Cover, FIreSlash, DrakSlash
Habitat Gate of Extinction
Breeding chart Devil family x MadDragon
EvilBeast, Gremlin, MedusaEye, SkulRider x Beast family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong None Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak None Strong None
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Strong None None Weak
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Immune Immune None None
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Weak Weak Weak Weak
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
None None None Weak
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak None



Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

Grendal DWM2 Taras Adventure Logo.png
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
60 7/10 2/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
7/10 7/10 7/10 7/10
Family Devil
In-game description
Abilities Cover, DrakSlash, FireSlash
Habitat
Breeding chart Devil family x BeastNite, MadDragon
EvilBeast, Gremlin, MedusaEye, SkulRider x Beast family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong None Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Weak None Strong None
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
Weak Strong None None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
Weak Immune Immune None
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
None Weak Weak Weak
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
Weak None None None
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
Weak Weak None



Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

Thwarthog appears as a minor enemy in the Dragon Quest V story event.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Thwarthog appears as a A-rank monster of the Beast family as part of the limited Beast Fest event, appearing alongside Marquis de Léon on his banner. Starting with Version 3.0 of the game, it can be scouted from any limited banner, as well. The thwarthog can participate in Alphyn's Battle Road as a party member.

Thwarthog (グレンデル)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Thwarthog Icon.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Beast.png
Beast
DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact DefenceType.png
Defence
Max Level HP MP Move
120 1,037 241 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
352 451 332 190 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Magic Barrier Shield Tackle* Selflessness*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Lure Stance / Stats Up Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up Shield Tackle Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25 / Stats Up Shield Tackle Potency +5% / Stats up
Leader Perks
First
Raises Sleep Res of allies, including itself, by 25% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
DEF +15 Max HP +20 Shield Tackle Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Lure Stance: When attacked by enemy:
Triggers Lure if enemy is within a 3-space straight line.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Very Weak Very Weak Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Half Res 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



Gallery[edit]

Etymology[edit]

This monster's name in the Japanese version, Grendel (misspelled in the old translation of Dragon Quest Monsters as Grendal) is most likely intended to be a reference to a villain of the same name in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf from AD 700 - 1000.

Related enemies[edit]