Killer torch

Dragon Quest monster Killer torch
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese キラートーチ Romaji Kirātōchi First appearance Dragon Quest X Old localization Grim candle

The Killer torch, also known as the Grim candle, is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest X.

It is a powerful variant of the Wax murderer made of red wax that wields a sickle in its hand.

Characteristics

Killer torches are anthropomorphic walking candles made of blood red wax, their wicks lit with an ghastly blue flame. They have traded out the knives wielded by their waxy cousins, instead choosing to wield a wicked sharp scythe in their right hands. Their eerie fires give them the ability to cast both fire and darkness magic on their enemies and they are known for taking adventurers by surprise by using Channel Anger after sustaining enough damage.

Appearances

Dragon Quest X

Killer torches make their debut in Version 1.0 of the game, being encountered in the Calsadra Volcano. They can cast both Frizzle and Zammle and will use Channel Anger on themselves after taking enough damage.

Dragon Quest Tact

Killer torch appears as an A-rank monster of the Inorganic family appearing alongside the Extreme killing machine on its banner.

Killer torch (キラートーチ Kirātōchi)

Stats

Family		Rank		Role
Inorganic				Magic
Max Level		HP	MP	Move
120		940	367	2
Attack	Defense	Agility	Wisdom	Weight
206	242	440	380	35

Basic Skills

First		Second		Third
Frizz		Zammle*		Magma Blast*

Awakening Skills

First	Second	Third
Rage Awakening / Stats Up	Woosh Res +25 / Stats Up	Magma Blast Potency +5% / Stats Up Frizz-type Spell Potency +10%: Raises Frizz-type spell potency by 10%.
Fourth	Fifth
Zam Res +25 / Stats Up	Magma Blast Potency +5% / Stats Up Auto MP Regen (S): Restores 4% of max MP at action start.

Leader Perks

First

Raises Frizz-type spell potency of allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.

Basic Perks

First	Second	Third
Max MP +10	WIS +10	Magma Blast Potency +2%

Perk Details

First

Rage Awakening: Triggers Channel Anger when HP drops to 50% or less, up to 1 time per battle.

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	Normal
Poison Resistance	Physical Lock Resistance	Spell Lock Resistance	Martial Lock Resistance
Immune	Normal	Half Res	Normal
Breath Lock Resistance	Hobble Resistance *	Stun Resistance *	Dazzle Resistance
Normal	Super Weak	Normal	Normal
Curse Resistance	Paralysis Resistance	Confusion Resistance	Charm Resistance
Normal	Half Res	Super Weak	Normal

Gallery

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  A Killer torch in X.

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  Killer torch and Extreme killing machine in Tact.

Related monsters

Similar species

• Wax murderer
• Wickerman
• Chocolantern
• Icky wicky